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: CMA0756Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case reflects on the problems of a large tomato paste plant in the raw material procurement from contract growers. The company is confronted with the constraints of international tomato paste price and high domestic prices of tomato due to demand supply gap. The focus is to develop a strategy ... More
Reference No: CMA0737TECPages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The note describe the salient features of the national project on biogas development. The strategies of implementing the project by two nodal a agencies are examined to assess their impact on the development of the Biogas programmer among the rural communities.
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Reference No: CMA0754Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of a green tea leaves (GTL) processing factory where the farmers are asking for a higher price of GTL. The issue is to evolve a long term strategy to ensure regular flow of GTL at a reasonable price such that farmers maximize returns from ... More
Reference No: CMA0733TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The note deals with market constraints faced by the rears in the disposal of the cocoon in the major silk producing area. Subsequently, the rears formed a cooperative processing unit for relating silk yarn and its disposal. The performance of the society is assessed in terms of pooling the cocoons ... More
Reference No: CMA0752TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note emphasises the importance of and process of arriving at workforce requirements, their qualifications, recruitment, training and retention to achieve efficiency in quality seed production. ... 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: PROD0232Pages: 15Published on: 25, March, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the implementation of Just-in-Time at Eicher Tractors in the mid 1980s. It also highlights the extensive preparatory work Eicher had to do before it could start implementing Just-in-Time. The case also brings out the role JIT plays in the philosophy of the company and the changes that ... More
