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: CMA0469Pages: 15Published on: 11, December, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of marketing tobacco in a taluka, and raises the question of management problems relating to marketing efficiencies of tobacco leaves from growers to manufacturers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0466Pages: 10Published on: 21, September, 1978
Abstract: Discusses various considerations in exercising convertibility options by the all-India term-lending institutions - IDBI, IFCI, LIC, and UTI and to highlight the uncertain variables in taking decisions on convertibility options and ways of handling them. ... More
Reference No: CMA0462(A)Pages: 21Published on: 21, September, 1978
Abstract: The case is designed to bring out all aspects of financial and economic appraisal for financing an agro-industrial unit (cottonseed processing plant). Sensitivity analysis and preparation of feasibility report can also be taught. ... More
Reference No: CMA0423(A)Pages: 12Published on: 22, May, 1978
Abstract: The case describes an experiment by a Farmers' Service Cooperative Society in financing agriculture. It includes data on the increase in the net income of farmers due to greater investment and modern agricultural practices, and highlights the importance of risk coverage under such an experiment. The concept of risk, the ... 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
Reference No: CMA0461(A)Pages: 11Published on: 15, February, 1978
Abstract: Part A raises the following issues: 1) What factors would a rural borrower consider in his decision to substitute formal lenders for informal ones in an area like Dharampur? and 2) What should be the objectives and broad content of the credit policies of the formal lenders who are required to substitute ... More
Reference No: CMA0460Pages: 8Published on: 14, February, 1978
Abstract: Discusses problems in managing the government/enterprise interface in the marketing of pesticides. Changes in government policies regarding credit, distribution channels, subsidy and other factors, and their impact on the pesticides market in general and that of the company in particular have been highlighted. ... More
Reference No: MAR0195Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes the recent entry of a textile machinery components manufacturer into the market, and discusses the old pricing strategy. The company needs a strategy with regard to pricing and other elements for introducing new products. The case can be used to illustrate alternative pricing strategies at the introductory and other ... More
Reference No: PSG0035Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case describes a visit to a sub-centre and the discussions the case writer had with the ANM about her work, her problems, and her relationships with the village dais. The problems of meagre medicine supply to the sub-centre and slack in demand for services have also been outlined. ... More
