Reference No: BP0156TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: As the Indian business community has to function within the constraints of the overall economic policy framework and regulations formulated by the states, this note briefly describes the various channels of access and influence employed by business groups in India, both individually and collectively, in the formulation of public policy ... More
Reference No: CMA0020Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The chairman of the union is faced with a problem of developing a policy of advising the member co-operative societies to increase the volume of business by pooling cotton from the farmers in order to effect economies of sale. The teaching focus is on the problems of "pooling" cotton and ... More
Reference No: CMA0656(A)TEC Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note provides a brief discussion of the concept of agri-business as it evolved at Harvard Business School. The social implications of the concept for the poor are illustrated with the example of vertically integrated dairy cooperatives. The issues are raised with specific reference to value addition and its distribution ... More
Reference No: BP0444Pages: 15Published on: 30, September, 2020
Abstract: The case describes the entrepreneurial trajectory of Madan Mohanka and his family business, Tega India Limited. The company was at an inflection point, when product demand in India for industrial rubber products for material handling in mining and mineral processing stagnated and competition intensified. The Swedish collaborators of Tega were ... More
Reference No: CMA0567TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses 1) the rationale for banking credit for input distribution business; 2) relative importance of such credit in the amount of indirect rural credit; 3) future requirements of input distribution credit; 4) terms and conditions of such credit provided by the commercial banks; 5) credit problems of the input retailers; and 6) criteria for determining their ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(D)Pages: 5Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A, Part-B, Part-C and the report on HYVP in Thanjavur District (The report, if taught). In November 1966, Mr. Madhavan called a conference of his key staff in Thanjavur. All the DAOs, the Subject Matter Specialists and the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Thanjavur-Trichy circle) were present. The agenda ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(C)Pages: 7Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A & Part-B of the same case. It is intended as an exercise both in project proposal formation in evaluating a project proposal. Mr. Krishnan, Secretary, Agricultural Department, Government of Madras, had received a proposal for seed multiplication and distribution submitted by Mr. Madhavan to the Government of ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(B)Pages: 4Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case just follows the case "Planning in Thanjavur (A). The pilot project being successful, the second phase of planning begins, raising the question "what next?". Aspects such as how to decide planning horizons, how much of pre-planning is necessary, time lag, role of the extension agency, integrated approach to ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(A)Pages: 3Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) proposed pilot projects to test demonstrate some newly evolved strains of food crops in different parts of India. The Government of Madras had to decide whether to accept the proposal. Its paddy crops specialist was considering the project proposal in terms of its ... More
Reference No: CMA0148TECPages: 14Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Describes the growth of farm power, especially tractors power tillers, in India. The note includes information on firms which manufacture tractors/power tillers in collaboration with foreign firms. Familiarizes students with the past, present, future trends of the input industry concerned. ... More
Reference No: CMA0745Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case gives information on the activities of a seed company along with details of financial costs and returns from the existing business as well as from the business in future with an expansion plan proposed separately. The issues for discussion are what should be the basis for determining the ... More
Reference No: CMA0713Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case deals with assessing the potential for promoting institutional credit for farm inputs distribution business of M/s B K Agrochemicals in Palanpur taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat State. For this purpose three factors are to be analysed. These are : (a) inputs market environment, (b) loan appraisal and ... More
Reference No: F&A0047TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Explains the significance and usefulness of presenting business situations in the form of breakeven charts, and illustrates all known variations in presentation. It describes the concept behind constructing breakeven charts and defines the various terminologies connected with them. ... More
Reference No: CMA0492TEC Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses two connotations of the concept of sustained forest yield, i.e. continuity of growth and continuity of supply. Some desirable aspects of sustained yield have been discussed. It points out that in India the concept seems to have been used independently of management in a business sense, ... More
Reference No: CMA0386Pages: 10Published on: 13, December, 1979
Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More
