Reference No: F&A0341Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Raises the issue of the impact on production when an item is repeatedly produced because of the increasing efficiency of workers due to learning (or experience). ... More
Reference No: QM0158Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More
Reference No: CMA0514Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Scientific forestry in India has been followed since over a century. It is the responsibility of the forest department, manned by members of the Indian Forest Service and the State Forest Services. Forestry education is confined to the forest colleges only. Altogether the development of forestry has so far occurred ... More
Reference No: CMA0535Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Mr. Badruzaman assumed charge as special officer of Kundha Industrial Tea Factory. He started examining the possibilities of increasing the income of farmer members. He realized that improvement in the quality of leaf received by the factory would increase the income of farmers. But, as a cooperative, he encountered resistance ... More
Reference No: CMA0524Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the uncertainties involved in providing tubewells in Chaloda village as a part of the developmental activities of a voluntary agency. Though, formal sources are available for financing the project, the farmers are not organized in getting the finances and managing the project. For want of data of the risk ... More
Reference No: F&A0338Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: An introductory case in internal auditing. The role and the detailed duties and responsibilities of the internal audit department are described. The department's utility and effectiveness are the issues for discussion. ... More
Reference No: PROD0164Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The case deals with the design of an optimal preventive maintenance cycle for a machine with a pre?specified preventive maintenance schedule and breakdown pattern. The aim is to develop a cycle that will minimize expected cost of preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs per period. ... More
Reference No: CMA0386Pages: 10Published on: 13, December, 1979
Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More
Reference No: CMA0477Pages: 6Published on: 9, July, 1979
Abstract: Describes the issues related to a grassroot level weavers organization, with special reference to expenditure sharing among the member weavers. The case raises the problems of internal group dynamics and the external system. ... More
Reference No: CMA0476Pages: 5Published on: 9, July, 1979
Abstract: Describes the traditional business practices in the unorganized/decentralized handloom sector with special reference to the master-weavers system. The managerial need to protect the human needs of the weavers through organization interventions are the basic issues raised in the case. ... More
Reference No: CMA0479Pages: 12Published on: 4, July, 1979
Abstract: The case identifies the characteristics of commercial poultry entrepreneurs in relation to their socio-economic characteristics, managerial skills, etc. It also studies the input structure of egg production and the relationship between input and output. An identification of marketing channels has been covered. ... More
