Reference No: F&A0307Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More
Reference No: BP0106Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Focuses on: How does one evaluate a given strategy? How does an organization exploit different opportunities? What are the abilities of the organization to take risks? What are the critical areas in a given situation and how do these affect corporate performance? ... More
Reference No: BP0167Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Sets out an industrialist's response to demands, pressures, and threats to help the Congress Party financially during the Emergency. After briefly introducing the subject of political finance by businesses, the first part discusses the relevant political environment during Emergency, the industry and the industrialist, and the types and nature of ... More
Reference No: ECO0237Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case discusses how the passing of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act affects the working of the small scale chemical units located in the Industrial Estate at Nandesari. ... More
Reference No: PSG0017Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The Shivpur Urban Centre was the poorest performing centre. The authorities of FPAI wanted to know the reason for poor performance and asked two doctors to investigate the cause. This case describes the visit of these doctors to the centre and their interviews with the staff. They also visit one ... More
Reference No: CMA0425(A) Pages: 7Published on: 17, January, 1977
Abstract: The case discusses the objectives and the performance of fisheries cooperative union whose main activity has been the export of a certain variety of fish. Its overall objective, however, is to promote fisheries development. Participants are asked to analyse if the organization has been able to do so. ... More
Reference No: CMA0425(B)Pages: 5Published on: 17, January, 1977
Abstract: The case primarily discusses the wet and dry fish selling operations of a fisheries cooperative union and its member bodies in comparison with their export activities. Participants have to evaluate which operations have been more successful and why. ... More
Reference No: CMA0432Pages: 21Published on: 13, April, 1977
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of financing an agricultural input dealer. The main problem that the bank encountered was the sudden non-utilization of the credit limit that was sanctioned to the concerned dealer. With a view to finding out solution to this problem the case provides information relating to ( ... More
Reference No: CMA0435Pages: 12Published on: 28, June, 1977
Abstract: One of the first impressions one bets while looking at the Agrarian structure in India is the extreme differentiation in the landholdings and income of the peasantry. This paper discusses the main facts related to this cause, and it is revealed that barring a few states, the implementation of the ... More
Reference No: CMA0431Pages: 12Published on: 12, July, 1977
Abstract: The branch manager in concerned with the question of how he could increase his deposit from the Small farmers and other low and Medium income village in his area of operation. Supporting qualitative and quantitative information are given to weigh this concern and also to identify suitable courses of action. ... More
Reference No: CMA0440Pages: 9Published on: 27, July, 1977
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of organizational structure for family planning and health services in UP. It discusses the areas of decentralization in relation to planning and control, keeping in view task typology. ... More
Reference No: CMA0445Pages: 8Published on: 16, August, 1977
Abstract: This case discusses the strategies of rural development in India pursued since the 1950s. These have been influenced by two distinct schools of thought. The first advocates profound structural changes, particularly those in land relationship, to promote growth with justice, and the second, advocates the need for tackling the immediate ... More
