Reference No: BP0158TEC(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This and the subsequent four notes discuss the issues and processes in the area of interface between government and public undertakings. This note takes an verview of the interface and discusses the philosophy and the rationale behind government undertaking of economic enterprises. The possible areas of interface
are listed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0494Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Grazing in forest land is an important service provided by the Indian forests to the local population. The increasing number of cattle and receding forest areas have created problems. Professional Kathiawadi graziers from Gujarat have migrated to some parts of Maharashtra where they have found new and profitable pastures in ... More
Reference No: ECO0263Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: It is a case on demand forecasting through the regression and trend methods. The annual data for nineteen years for cotton textile demand in India and its determinants are used to analyze and project future demand for cotton textiles. It provides a review of the demand theory, and insights for ... More
Reference No: MAR0243Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) was manufactured for the first time in India by ABS Plastics Limited. The company had to direct its strategies to two different levels: the end-users of the plastic products and the manufacturers of plastic goods. Students are required to suggest marketing strategies for this purpose. ... More
Reference No: BP0166Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Discusses the gap between the prescribed structures and the actual processes taking place in a government undertaking, and the styles adopted by the principal actors to respond to this anomaly. Also raises questions about the consequences of such a gap for the individuals concerned and the system of government corporation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0468Pages: 7Published on: 26, December, 1978
Abstract: The importance of encouraging subsidiary activities to generate additional income/employment for marginal farmers has been discussed. Financial costs of and returns from one such activity - swine rearing on a small scale - with and without subsidies from a developmental agency have been worked out. A sensitivity analysis on ... More
Reference No: CMA0463Pages: 4Published on: 11, December, 1978
Abstract: Terraced cultivation has been conceived of as an alternative to shifting cultivation in the hills. The case deals with one such experience in Meghalaya. Facts collected by an independent research agency have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion-whether the effort is in the economic interests of the jhumias ... More
Reference No: CMA0450Pages: 14Published on: 4, May, 1978
Abstract: The chief of the agricultural finance division of a southern bank was examining the guidelines for implementing the programme of financing primary agricultural credit cooperative societies. His main concern was to operationalize this programme keeping in mind the financial and organizational efficiency of the primaries and the present system of ... More