Reference No: CMA0218Pages: 2Published on: 2, September, 1970
Abstract: A farmer in Southern India had three acres of dry land and twenty acres of wet land. Because of the uncertainty of canal irrigation, he could not extend the area under sugarcane and other wet crops. He wanted to dig a well to supplement canal irrigation. He approached one of ... More
Reference No: CMA0220Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 1970
Abstract: The case is based on the loan application of a farmer submitted to the bank for expanding his Dairy Farm. The loan proposal was first processed by the Branch Manager then by the Regional Officer. The Regional Office recommended the proposal to the Agricultural Finance Department, reviewed the whole case ... More
Reference No: CMA0214Pages: 6Published on: 2, August, 1970
Abstract: The case is based on the enterprising farmer, who had increased his income, by making use of the credit facility provided by the bank. Agricultural Credit Advisor of the bank was wondering how to make use of such farmers for deposit mobilization. ... More
Reference No: CMA0238Pages: 3Published on: 2, February, 1970
Abstract: A farmer having 45 acres of dry paddy land and 3.5 acres of wet paddy came to know about the profitability of growing hybrid maize and applied for a loan of Rs.600/- to the Branch of a commercial bank. Bank manager was to appraise the loan application in the light of ... More
Reference No: F&A0134Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with the efforts of the bank's O&M department to evolve work norms for assessing staff needs at the bank's branches, and discusses the practical problems faced by regional managers in this regard. ... More
Reference No: F&A0142Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the problem of handling an undisciplined employee at a bank's branch office. The employee, who is an active union member, has an unflattering performance record. Repeated memos from the branch manager fail to improve his performance. Ultimately, the branch manager, with the concurrence of the head office, conducts ... More
Reference No: F&A0174(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (A) describes the process of extending banking operations into a traditionally backward rural area. It brings out the strategy adopted by the management of a major commercial bank for opening a rural branch and the branch manager's approach to the problem of communicating the benefits of banking to the ... More
Reference No: F&A0132Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of maintaining discipline in a major branch of a large bank. Employees stop work following the sudden breakdown of airconditioning equipment, leave the office, and mark incorrect time in the registers while leaving. The local union leaders stage a noisy demonstration within the ... More
Reference No: F&A0155(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes a large commercial bank's system of performance appraisal for its branches along five major dimensions: 1) growth in deposits/advances (depending on whether they are deposits-heavy or advance-heavy branches), 2) profits or losses, 3) staff relations, 4) efficiency in internal branch routine, and 5) customer service. In actual practice, however, the management ... More
Reference No: F&A0178Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. S.L. Roy had been Chief Electrician (Radio & Radar) in the Indian Naval Service, and a research assistant in Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. He has been attracted by the technician entrepreneur scheme of Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation, state-level development bank extending liberal financial assistance to technicians desiring to set ... More
Reference No: F&A0138(B)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This case can be discussed in light of the students' expectations at the end of the discussion of Case (A). The union-management relations strain further in spite of the apparent rapport emerging at the end of Case (A). Describes the various facets of the conflict and provides some understanding ... More
Reference No: F&A0171(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the marketing of the personal loan programme and the role it plays in FNCB's overall marketing strategy. Segmentation as a tool in marketing is well illustrated. In addition, the budgeting process in marketing planning can be well treated through this case. An effective use of the case can ... More
Reference No: MAR0084Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case presents a recorded dialogue between an insurance salesman and a prospect. Students are expected to evaluate the sales presentation made by the salesman, and are required to identify the special problems that an insurance salesman faces when calling on the prospects in view of the important differences that ... More
Reference No: F&A0137Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case is in two parts. Part A describes the background of union-management relations in a large bank in which a scheme of joint consultation at the head office and regional offices was launched. Part B describes the structure and working of the joint consultative committee at the regional ... More