Reference No: CMA0339TECPages: 8Published on: 26, July, 1975
Abstract: The note deals with the experience of various rural development programmes in India. It gives the background of the emergence of target group specific area specific rural development during the Fifth Five Year Plan. ... More
Reference No: CMA0361(A)Pages: 15Published on: 7, December, 1975
Abstract: This case is meant to show the application of various criteria used in ascertaining the economic feasibility of agricultural projects. Various policy implications emerging out of the economic feasibility analysis can also be brought out. ... More
Reference No: CMA0354TECPages: 12Published on: 22, October, 1975
Abstract: Provides details which need to be taken into account while seeking funds from a bank for a minor irrigation project. Also provides information for discussing the feasibility of investment in such projects from the viewpoints of economic financial considerations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0412Pages: 19Published on: 12, October, 1976
Abstract: The paper portrays the profiles of a tribal district in Bihar. This includes area profile notes on 1) geographical features and infrastructure, 2) economic structure, and 3) social structure. The concluding part describes the origin and rise of a separatist Santhal movement, and poses the problems the movement has thrown up. ... 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
Reference No: CMA0299TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note deals with issues which are often discussed in terms of a false dichotomy of agriculture versus industrial development. Though economic development leads to a decline in the relative importance of the agricultural sector, it plays a crucial role in the process of developing an underdeveloped country by making ... More
Reference No: CMA0287Pages: 5Published on: 14, December, 1974
Abstract: Deals with decision-making processes in an Indian village. It draws attention to the fact that when individuals economic interests are involved, social authority in the village becomes indifferent neutral. It neither imposes its authority on any individual nor comes forward to help the weak. ... More
Reference No: CMA0245Pages: 17Published on: 7, February, 1972
Abstract: The case provides comparison between old and modernized machinery in respect of milling performance. It highlights the nature of problems that arise in the process of modernization. It also helps in evaluation of milling performance. ... More
Reference No: CMA0054Pages: 9Published on: 2, November, 1966
Abstract: This case is about development of a thresher for Indian farmers and the main considerations for such development. It highlights vital points like operating cost; utility period its effect on operating cost; replacement effect of alternatives; feasibility of offering economically viable unit; etc. ... More
Reference No: CMA0066Pages: 18Published on: 16, December, 1966
Abstract: The case is meant for teaching linear programming technique for product mix in a profit maximization problem in a cost minimization problem. ... More
Reference No: BP0339Pages: 18Published on: 29, April, 2011
Abstract: The case deals with Arihant Retail, a family business firms located at Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a small scale firm, with a turnover of ` 340 million in 2009-10. Mr. Vishal Surana, the young Chief Executive of Arihant, dreams of making this into a ` 3 billion store by 2015. He has ... More
Reference No: CISG0049EXPages: 8Published on: 8, October, 1998
Abstract: India, the second largest country in Asia, and the seventh largest country in the world, has a coastline stretching over 7000 km. However, sea transportation has not received much attention of the policy makers. Port development and management are very critical concerns for facilitating international trade and thereby the national economic ... More
Reference No: CISG0090Pages: 26Published on: 31, March, 2006
Abstract: This case focuses on the challenges being faced by Employees Provident Fund Office (EPFO) in the era of economic liberalization. It provides opportunity to discuss issues in process improvements, organizational culture and performance incentives especially with respect to government departments. ... More
Reference No: CISG0097TECPages: 26Published on: 9, October, 2007
Abstract: This note presents an overview of techniques for estimating the Software size and effort. It discusses the function point counting method in detail with illustrations. The effort estimation models based on activity based costing, economic stream (COCOMO II), and manpower deployment stream (Putnam), are presented in the note with illustrations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0185(A)Pages: 5Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: The Dudhudyog Dairy serving a large metropolitan city is facing the problem of shortage of milk. In order to study the feasibility of enlarging the procurement area, the Dairy has conducted some enquiries regarding the socio-economic characteristics in adjoining areas of the present collection zone. The case focuses the factors ... More