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List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Swaran Singh's Dilemma

    Authors: Gaikwad, V R; Mote, V L; Ranade, C G; Seetharaman, S P;

    Reference No: CMA0533 Pages: 21 Published 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

  2. Mr. Chana Manages Liquidity Requirements on His Farm

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0553 Pages: 8 Published 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

  3. Industrial Belts (India) Limited (A)

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Vyas, Preeta H;

    Reference No: MAR0276(A) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case describes broad decision problems, research objectives, a two phase research plan, and details of each phase of research about a stores item (V belts) used by industrial units. The sampling plan and data collection approach/instrument used in each phase of the study are also described. A preliminary ... More

  4. Western Utility Strike

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0153 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case relates to a strike situation. It shows how the management deals with the situation and how, with the help of government intervention, an agreement is finally reached between the management and the trade union. ... More

  5. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (E): Agriculture Research, Training and Technical Assistance

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(E) Pages: 32 Published 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

  6. Product Design Services (B)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0261(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: In Case (A) (MAR0261(A)), four proposed studies were presented. In this case, data generated through these studies is presented. Problems of data preparation and analysis are raised. Special problems related to interpretation of data collected through depth interview studies are brought into focus. ... More

  7. Snowball (Part I to V)

    Authors: Swamy, S; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0170 Pages: 8 Published 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

  8. PSA Prepares for Wage Negotiation (B)

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0147(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Refers to the preparations made by a union for negotiating a new wage agreement. Case (A) P&IR0147(A) deals with collection of data by the union. Case (B) shows how the union obtains the help of a group of academicians in analyzing and interpreting the data with a view ... More

  9. Akal Sugar Factory

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0551 Pages: 11 Published 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

  10. International Builders Limited

    Authors: Haribhakti, Shailesh;

    Reference No: F&A0349 Pages: 3 Published 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

  11. Crysta-Plast Chemicals Limited

    Authors: Shukla, P R; Thomas, P S;

    Reference No: PROD0171 Pages: 19 Published 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

  12. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (C): Rubber Processing factory

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(C) Pages: 39 Published 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

  13. Raj (India) Limited

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0145 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with a situation of conflict leading to lockout in a company. After a comparatively peaceful existence for nearly fifteen years, the industrial relations situation started deteriorating. The internal as well as the external environment had undergone a radical change. A new union leader adopts the strategy of ... More

  14. Antyodaya (A)

    Authors: Khanna, Inderjit; Subramanian, Ashok; Kataria, Raj;

    Reference No: PSG0047(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The cases Antyodaya (A) and (B) present the experience of planning and implementing a target group specific development programme of a state government. The cases highlight the positive features in the implementation of the programme and raise questions about its design in the context of the kind of beneficiaries, the ... More

  15. Steel Furniture and Office Equipment

    Authors: Jain, V K; Mittal, R K; Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0279 Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The report deals with entrepreneurial selection of a project, and working out and analyzing details of feasibility report. It makes use of tools of management decisionmaking, applicable at various stages in the planning of a project by an entrepreneur. ... More

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