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: F&A0372Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This is a collection of four caselets in C-V-P analysis presented in the ascending order of difficulty moving from breakeven analysis with physical units to breakeven without physical units, and on to long term breakeven, cash breakeven, shutdown volume, and profit planning. ... More
Reference No: CMA0624TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The meaning and origin of the concepts of environment and ecology are traced. Reasons for enhanced concern for environmental consequences of development projects are discussed in the context of the basic functions of the biosphere and their relationship with man. The importance of natural environment is also brought out in ... More
Reference No: CMA0609Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case contains information on a project on dairy development in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. The scheme was prepared by the State Bank of India to provide financial help to the beneficiaries. It gives an opportunity to apply the principles of project formulation and appraisal by judging the viability of ... More
Reference No: CMA0654TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The issue of land reforms is gaining attention due to various challenges confronting us in agricultural and industrial fields. The paper reviews various implications of land reform for production employment, savings, marketed surplus, equity, etc. and traces the evolution of various measures from ancient times. Raises some issues which suggest ... More
Reference No: CMA0622TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The term "rural" connotes the presence of a certain combination of characteristics. So long these characteristics are present, the society remains rural. The purpose of "rural development" would then be to remove/overcome the influence of these characteristics. This note describes, in brief, twelve characteristics which, individually and interactively, keep ... More
Reference No: CMA0606TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Discusses the importance of agro-processing and its relationship with agricultural and industrial sectors in the course of economic development. Provides a basis for discussing questions like why developing agro-processing industries are crucial to the economic development process of developing countries; and what could be done to accelerate their development. ... More
Reference No: CMA0651TECPages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Raises issues concerning our economy; discusses the key constraints, including physical and institutional, faced by the agricultural sector; and throws light on the regional aspects in the development of agriculture. It then studies the growth of agriculture in the last three decades vis-a-vis all important economic indications like national product, ... More
Reference No: CMA0616Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case deals with the problem of linkage between inputs distribution credit and credit given to the farmers by the banking institutions in India. Quantitative and qualitative data are provided to analyse this problem in the cooperative credit structure in a backward taluka in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat with a ... More
Reference No: CMA0660Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: It is generally assumed that contradiction developments are less severe in the developed world. The case, based on interviews with farm workers in England, provides some aspects of credit, product and labour markets in which the workers may have to operate simultaneously. The relationship of the worker with the employer ... More
Reference No: CMA0604TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note first discusses four alternative techniques of modernization of paddy processing. It then goes on to describe some of the reasons for partial modernization. Finally, the note poses the problem of choosing one of the four alternative techniques of modernization to allocate a given amount of fixed investment. For ... More
Reference No: CMA0614TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Discusses the importance of credit planning, elements of planning strategy, steps in preparing credit plans, and role of lead banks in credit planning at the branch level. The objective is to make the reader aware of the environmental and other constraints which must be appreciated in planning the credit supply ... More
Reference No: CMA0625TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Raises issues relating to environmental and economic aspects of tree crops with special reference to energy farms, including methodology for assessing the societal costs and benefits. ... More
Reference No: CMA0612TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Shows the importance of the project approach for development activities, and gives an introduction to the project cycle and a description of its stages. Feasibility criteria for judging the desirability of a project in an area are also given. The note also enumerates the desirable features of a good project ... More
