Reference No: CMA0533Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: A state marketing federation, taking advantage of the scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation, started a cold storage without a detailed feasibility report. The unit failed to get sufficient volume of business. Inefficient management made the cold storage unpopular with the users. some consultants were called in to suggest ... More
Reference No: CMA0553Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the issues arising out of circumstances in which the farmers make decisions about the management of capital flows on their farms. It primarily concerns the financial environment existing in the rural areas. The objective is to identify the areas of intervention in the flow process for ... More
Reference No: MAR0276(B)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case describes preliminary analysis done on the data collected in Phase II of the research described in Case (A) (MAR0276(A)). It can be used for understanding and evaluating the preliminary data analysis. Use of some non parametric statistical techniques could be demonstrated for making inferences about different segments ... More
Reference No: PROD0171Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: CPCL is a joint sector firm set up with Japanese collaboration to produce acrylic plastic using the by?product of a petrochemical complex??a highly poisonous gas??as a key raw material. Although the manufacturing process was sound, the company was beset with a number of problems during its two? ... More
Reference No: F&A0350Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding which product is to be produced and which department is to operate in order to minimize cost. Although no probabilities are introduced, the full solution requires working out relationships of output quantities with input quantities and input prices. ... 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: MAR0261(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Relates to description of findings and action recommendations following the preparation and initial analysis of data [presented in Case (B) (MAR0261(B))]. Issues raised relate to drawing of inferences out of analysis of data; combining inferences from several studies; deriving action recommendations from findings; and evaluation of findings and recommendations. ... 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: 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: 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: F&A0348Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the capital budgeting process followed by one of the largest companies in India - TISCO. It gives an account of the practical aspects of investment analysis. The difficulties in using the sophisticated investment techniques are also highlighted. ... 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: P&IR0147(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Refers to the preparations made by a union for negotiating a new wage agreement. Case (A) deals with collection of data by the union. Case (B) P&IR0147(B) shows how the union obtains the help of a group of academicians in analyzing and interpreting the data with a view ... More
Reference No: MAR0275(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The marketing situation of the company is described; relevant details of the business and economic environment are also given in order to focus on the major business problems of the company. A review is made of the possible marketing strategy in order to assess the potential contribution of various marketing ... More
