Reference No: CMA0755Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the issues arising from the change in procurement policy towards quality of cotton for the manufacture of cloth free from specks for export market. While some cleaning of raw material is possible at the factory level, the basic parameters of quality cannot be altered. The focus ... More
Reference No: CMA0735TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: Mulberry sericulture and its related infrastructure facilities were examined across the states in India. Further cocoon production and marketing systems were also examined to rate different states in relation to some market characteristics.
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Reference No: CMA0753Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of procurement of raw material faced by an oilseeds processing company under the competitive environment. The competitors are medium to large private and cooperative seed enterprises. The focus is to evolve a long term strategy for procurement of adequate quantities at low cost. ... More
Reference No: CMA0729TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the pre and post-reform performance of the agricultural sector with a view to assess the latter's strategy to depend more on (barter) terms of trade for its growth. It shows that this strategy has deteriorated the growth in non-price factors as well as in agricultural production and ... More
Reference No: CMA0751TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note after describing seed growers and organizers identifies the need for their training for smooth implementation of seed production programme by a seed enterprise. The focus is to develop skills for the quality seed production. ... More
Reference No: MAR0307(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case describes the situation of an Indian company that has successfully supplied chlorine containers, manufactured according to British specifications, to a buyer in Malaysia. The same buyer has a requirement for ammonia containers and has been using ammonia containers manufactured according to Japanese specifications. The company has to decide ... More
Reference No: CMA0746Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This case gives the detailed plan for launching a seed business and raising bank loan for the venture. The focus of discussion is the overall feasibility of the venture with emphasis on technical and financial viability. ... More
Reference No: F&A0428TECPages: 5Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the Modigliani-Miller capital structure irrelevance propositions and highlights the underlying assumptions. The tax shield benefit and financial distress costs, including agency related costs, of debt financing are then discussed. The note concludes with some guidelines for an optimal capital structure. ... More
Reference No: F&A0423TECPages: 7Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses portfolio theory and the principles of diversification; the role of market model assumptions in simplifying the portfolio selection problem; and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) as an equilibrium condition flowing from portfolio theory. ... More
Reference No: BP0235(G)Pages: 8Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Control Systems Group (CSG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. This Group is one of ECIL's most important Groups in terms of turnover and in terms of the importance of the product. The Group is in the business of producing and supplying ... More
Reference No: BP0235(H)Pages: 8Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Instruments Group (IG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. IG deals with a variety of instruments, both nuclear and non-nuclear. Its main feature is that it deals with a very wide variety of products, and many of these are sold in very ... More
Reference No: F&A0432Pages: 12Published on: 9, March, 1996
Abstract: In the last annual general body meeting the chairman had recommended that dividend policy be specified in terms of payout ratio rather than dividend per share. He had also suggested that the company pay lower dividends and reinvest a larger portion of profits. The company now has to decide on ... More
Reference No: PSG0071Pages: 60Published on: 25, March, 1996
Abstract: This case focuses on the strategic management issues of a medium sized shipping company head-quartered in London with other operating locations in Cyprus and Bombay. The case highlights issues in managing a global business. It also brings forth issues in entrepreneurship, showing the drive of a non-resident Indian who started ... More