Reference No: CMA0368Pages: 4Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. Prasad, an agricultural officer from the adjoining state, was selected by UPSC for deputation to Paharpur as Director of Agriculture. Assuming the Director's position, Mr. Prasad takes several unorthodox steps within his own department in relation to the external system. His major emphasis in the process is the need ... More
Reference No: CMA0412Pages: 19Published on: 12, October, 1976
Abstract: The paper portrays the profiles of a tribal district in Bihar. This includes area profile notes on 1) geographical features and infrastructure, 2) economic structure, and 3) social structure. The concluding part describes the origin and rise of a separatist Santhal movement, and poses the problems the movement has thrown up. ... More
Reference No: CMA0409Pages: 2Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The Project officer of a Comprehensive Area Development Programme is faced with the problem of allocating limited supply of fertilizers and pesticides among compeitng crop activities. A liner programming formulation would lead to an optimum solution. ... More
Reference No: CMA0408Pages: 4Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. AO has been managing a government potato seed farm since 1970s. The farm is recognized as well-managed. Mr. AO's initiative and innovation have been recognized, but he wishes for a transfer. He renews his request when he learns that the seed farm project has been upgraded and higher-level posts ... More
Reference No: CMA0420Pages: 5Published on: 17, December, 1976
Abstract: A social system constitutes the interaction of a plurality of individuals whose relations are patterned after a set of norms and expectations. When a system is analysed, the elements which make it a system and the processes which help the system to persist have to be taken into consideration. There ... More
Reference No: F&A0312(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More
Reference No: PROD0117Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More
