Reference No: CMA0551Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Relates to the high per-unit cost of sugar production in cane processing unit. It aims at a decision about expansion of existing cane crushing capacity and integration of best processing to prolong the crushing season so that overhead costs per unit of output of sugar are reduced. The analysis involves ... More
Reference No: CMA0538(E)Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Pertains to the sub-project on Agricultural Research. With a very laudable objective to help accelerate research on tree crops, this activity was included as a sub-project. The case raises the question of relevance of the type of research to be included in this sub-project. It also raises questions as to ... More
Reference No: BP0170Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Mr Soni, Branch Manager of Safe Bank, is called upon to handle an altercation between a bank employee and a client, which, while seemingly trivial, has the potential to turn into a union- management conflict. The situation unfolds itself in bits and pieces over two days and becomes a matter ... More
Reference No: F&A0349Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The basic elements of the control system initially envisaged by the company were 1) PERT/cost system to monitor project progress and related costs; 2) material and labour cost standards to form the basis of comparison with actuals; and 3) an overhead budget which identified the various manufacturing, finance, and administration overheads by ... More
Reference No: P&IR0148Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Grindlays Bank has a strike for nearly ninety days. Several issues arise as a result of the bank bringing out advertisements favouring its position. Newspaper reports and critical comments are also included in the case. The case can be used as a basis for discussing the role of management, union ... More
Reference No: CMA0538(C)Pages: 39Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the sub-project of establishing rubber processing factories in the cooperative sector in Kerala to improve the economic conditions of small farmers. It shows how project management becomes helpless as action is delayed by authorities which have entered into an agreement with the World Bank. It also ... More
Reference No: PSG0001Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case investigates the variables that characterize human relations in a PHC. It describes the functions and position of each official at the PHC level and their relationships, and traces the patterns of conflict and adjustment. ... More
