Reference No: CMA0335(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case describes various economic factors affecting the Sri Lanka paddy-rice system. Historical data are available on production, yield, prices, storage capacity, milling capacity, distribution arrangements. Some of the problems of the existing system are also identified. ... More
Reference No: CMA0325Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes a society whose main activity was selling dried prawns in Burma. When this market closed down it was necessary to change over to freezing. Consequently, the society was not able to run on a viable basis. The case tries to answer the following questions: 1) What are the factors responsible ... More
Reference No: CMA0332Pages: 2Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The paddy marketing board had taken over the operations of a sick rice mill. The board had the option of getting paddy milled through custom hiring basis or through running the mill. Relevant costs on these two alternatives are provided. ... More
Reference No: CMA0324(A)Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on plans drawn up for developing fisheries in a promising area. The case can be used to identify steps involved in planning. The following issues are raised: 1) analysis of factors responsible for the present state of affairs of the society; 2) are the activities planned consistent with ... More
Reference No: CMA0330Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: A private rice mill in Sri Lanka is operating on the custom milling basis for the Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board. The cost and revenue of the mill are mentioned. The case can be used to 1) determine the breakeven volume that the mill should be hling; 2) the minimum charge the ... More
Reference No: CMA0338Pages: 15Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes the plans developed by the Small Farmers Development Agency, Cannanore. The case can be used to illustrate the relationship between objectives the activities included in the plan. It can also be used to highlight the importance of quantitative targets for any evaluation process. ... More
Reference No: CMA0329(B)Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: After identifying the variables influencing the marketing surplus, an attempt is made to quantify the marketable surplus available in a given region. The case provides the data needed for such an analysis. ... More
Reference No: CMA0336Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case outlines a system of production, market arrivals, storage capacity, milling capacity, consumption requirements in Sri Lanka. After reviewing the present position, some assumptions were required to be made on the following aspects: 1) adequacy of the existing storage milling capacity, 2) utilization of excess capacities if available, 3) optimum transport pattern ... More
Reference No: CMA0326Pages: 13Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is an integrated case incorporating the activities taken up by a district cooperative fish marketing federation. These activities include production enhancement, procurement, processing, marketing. The case can be used to discuss the following issues: 1) identification of factors responsible for the growth of the society meaningful indicators to measure growth, 2) ... More
Reference No: CMA0334Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the milling arrangements made by the paddy marketing board. Paddy stored in ten places was distributed among sixteen mills. ... More
Reference No: CMA0324(B)Pages: 10Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is a continuation of Case (A). The regional society had prepared a plan for solving many of the problems facing the fisherman. The society had plans for introducing fifty mechanized boats and the linkage of production with storage, processing, and marketing. The plan had also envisaged export of prawns, ... More
Reference No: CMA0323Pages: 19Published on: 19, August, 1975
Abstract: This case gives against of the communication processes involved in the rabi production campaign. It brings out 1) the complex administrative problems involved in planning implementing a development programme, especially in planning supplying various inputs in a coordinated manner within a specified period, 2) the role functions of functionaries operating at various ... More
Reference No: CMA0353Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 1975
Abstract: The case provides an illustration of the application of the area approach of financing which is widely prevalent in India. For this purpose, it uses identification of the village as a possible strategy to the area approach. It provides information for comparing the area (group) with scattered individual approaches of ... More
