Reference No: CMA0506Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case describes the 1979 status of "social forestry" activities in the state of Gujarat with particular emphasis on the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad Extension Circle. The social forestry activities considered are those in no-tribal, non-forest areas, viz. roadside and canal bank plantations, village woodlots, private tree farms, institutional premises, and botanical ... More
Reference No: CMA0487TEC Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses the different techniques of investment analysis from the points of view of an enterprise and the economy as a whole. A separate section has been used to distinguish between financial and economic analyses. The techniques discussed include payback period, average annual rate of return on investment, net ... More
Reference No: CMA0483Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case raises several questions about how to prioritize the relative importance of credit and non-credit factors in promoting fertilizer use. It also discusses the relative importance of two types of short-term agricultural credit - direct and indirect. These questions are posed with a view to understanding the contribution of ... More
Reference No: F&A0321Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes a controversy between the marketing manager, who instructs his department to dispose of the accumulated stock of sarees at a price discount of 15%, and the financial advisor, who asserts that the discount would result in a huge loss to the corporation. The controversy provides an opportunity for discussing the ... More
Reference No: CMA0480Pages: 33Published on: 4, July, 1979
Abstract: Highlights the problems in dairy at aggregate level. Gives information on growth of industry, present status, and future plans. The function of dairy cooperatives and their operation has been discussed in detail. It draws specific attention to utilization of sheep and goat milk. The problem of non-economic value of solid ... 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: OB0118TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This technical note is based on the author's research of the nature and processes of the emergent social personality of young professionals in India. It explores the nature of transactions between these young professionals and the organizational hierarchy so heavily loaded with experienced managers. The note further postulates how Indian ... More
Reference No: CMA0521TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note presents the social and economic profiles of three villages - Vilayatpur of Jullander district in Punjab, Sarangpur of Allahabad district in UP, and Zawar, a tribal village of Udaipur district in Rajasthan. It discusses the process and direction of social change which these villages witnessed due to (a) ... More
Reference No: CMA0474Pages: 5Published on: 20, December, 1980
Abstract: This case opens by highlighting the problems of current land use in a hot arid region. Tree plantation activity is considered as one alternative to annual crops. Five tree species adaptable to the hot arid area region have been identified. Relevant data on the costs of and returns from the ... 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: 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: CMA0548Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Helps in understanding the gains of vertical integration in a commodity system, and the long-term gains of processing versus short-term gains of marketing the commodity in original form. ... More
Reference No: CMA0546(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Narrates the events which took place from 1975 to 1977. It pertains to decision-making for mid-course corrections in the project having made substantial investment. It has the flavour of decision-making where political relations and bilateral assistance are involved. ... More
Reference No: CMA0554Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This is a chapter of a proposed book on management in agricultural system. It discusses the concept of agribusiness and gives a comparison of agribusiness between developing and developed countries. In the end it discusses a case study of agricultural system in India with special emphasis on agribusiness. ... More
