Reference No: CMA0072(B)Pages: 17Published on: 25, October, 1966
Abstract: The case exhibits the role of a manager in making the dairy viable through phased programme. It involves an integrated approach on managerial functions for production enhancement, procurement, processing (including product mix considerations) and distribution. It highlights the points on 1) planning, implementation and control of the different actions to be ... More
Reference No: CMA0054Pages: 9Published on: 2, November, 1966
Abstract: This case is about development of a thresher for Indian farmers and the main considerations for such development. It highlights vital points like operating cost; utility period its effect on operating cost; replacement effect of alternatives; feasibility of offering economically viable unit; etc. ... More
Reference No: CMA0070Pages: 11Published on: 7, November, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with two major issues, viz. product mix pricing policy of a dairy unit. It brings out differences between long-term objectives and short-term objectives of that dairy. The management is faced with the problem of having its proper share in the milk-market of Belapur. This situation leads to ... More
Reference No: CMA0052Pages: 14Published on: 1, December, 1966
Abstract: The case pertains to food policy in one of the states in India. The issue is whether the state should encourage conversions of area under cash crops such as cotton groundnut to food crops. ... More
Reference No: CMA0024Pages: 7Published on: 20, December, 1966
Abstract: The state minister for agriculture revenue was worried about the unsatisfactory production of food crops. A research project was conducted to find the variations in yield of crops within the State and to suggest "better" land use planning. The teaching focus is on planning. ... More
Reference No: CMA0053Pages: 7Published on: 21, December, 1966
Abstract: A technical note on the scope of using mechanized farm machinery, viz. tractors, power tillers, oil engines, etc. in India. The matter is discussed in general from the feasibility and potential market points of view. ... More
Reference No: CMA0060Pages: 8Published on: 26, December, 1966
Abstract: The case is on planning, implementation control concepts applied to seed multiplication programmes. It brings out the factors affecting block-level seed multiplication programmes. A technical note on seed multiplication is required. ... More
Reference No: CMA0061(A)Pages: 12Published on: 28, December, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with different methods used at the district level in estimating the requirement of crude oil for lift irrigation plants. A method to estimate the requirement of crude oil from the existing data based on on engineering principles is also introduced. ... More
Reference No: CMA0071Pages: 15Published on: 31, December, 1966
Abstract: The case refers to the managerial considerations like cost-benefit ratio, incremental cost, incremental revenue and profitability through the use of different types of chilling equipment by a dairying organisation. The decision-maker has to compare the performance of different equipments for given sets of conditions with a view to choose the ... More
Reference No: CMA0140Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is based on the Government Policy regarding merchant exporters in the export business de-oiled groundnut cake. This case brings into focus the issues relating to separate functions performed by merchants vis-a-vis exports by manufacturers in that agricultural commodity. ... More
Reference No: CMA0079Pages: 12Published on: 7, February, 1967
Abstract: The case is about a study of the economics of exporting raw materials for cattle feed and substituting the exported quantity of nutrients by growing fodder crops versus not exporting it. The case was used for class discussion as one of the macro-level problems of Indian Agriculture in MAI course. ... More
