Reference No: CMA0762Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This is a case of successful innovation in which the needs of several parties (farmers, cold storage owners, and bank) are addressed. Development of this innovation was aided by changes in the decision making process, autonomy, etc. The importance of small changes in the product is the focal point in ... More
Reference No: PSG0073Pages: 15Published on: 20, May, 1997
Abstract: This case focuses on the expansion decision of a Singapore based
shipyard, Jurong Shipyard Limited (JSL). While exploring the options
of expansion of facilities, JSL found three choices emerging.
Firstly, the company could construct a new graving dockyard. Secondly,
it could opt for building a new floating dockyard. Thirdly,
it ... More
Reference No: QM0240EXPages: 10Published on: 30, June, 1997
Abstract: This case deals with the project management of computerization of registration sorting by the Department of Post in Ahmedabad. An assessment of activity times shows that the project would go beyond the deadline. The PERT/CPM network highlights activities for possible crashing. ... More
Reference No: PROD0238Pages: 12Published on: 3, July, 1997
Abstract: Madura Accessories (MA), a division of Coats Viyella India Limited, was in the tailoring accessories business. MA had sales of Rs 75 crore with a profit before interest and tax of Rs 9 crore. MA supplies interlinings, zips, needles, etc. This case focuses on the supply chain management of the interline business ... More
Reference No: F&A0443Pages: 12Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case on international financing decisions covering capital structure decisions, choice of maturity, market timing, and foreign exchange risks. ... More
Reference No: F&A0441Pages: 2 Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: Apart from raising the issue of true cost of borrowing, using a complex financial instrument (with the benefit of hindsight), this case brings in the added dimension of comparison with a competitor, who achieves an apparently cheaper financing. This case is a sequel to Essar Steel (1993) (F&A0421). ... More
Reference No: CMA0773EXPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More
Reference No: CMA0768Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case deals with the methodology for estimating agricultural input distribution credit requirement. It also aims at examining the consistency of the existing credit portfolio for input distribution business and seeks to evolve alternative criterian for existing banking practices particularly in backward areas where PACS are defunct. It further seeks ... More
Reference No: CMHS0015Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case addresses the concerns of a hospital in providing medical care to its patients - both inpatients and outpatients. These concerns have become very serious of late, since the costs for providing quality health care has been increasing in recent few years. Critical success factors for the hospital's performance ... More
Reference No: CMA0777Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case examines some of the export finance related issues such as credit limit, interest rate, monitoring sanctions of export credit, etc. based on the existing norms and analyzing data of a public limited company engaged in grains and pulses processing. ... More
Reference No: CMA0774EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case discusses the existing norms of commercial banks' input distribution credit to private dealers. Based on the profile of two private dealers the case seeks to examine the desirability of formulating alternative loan appraisal and monitoring criterion based on business performance and ability to meet short-term and long-term debt ... More
Reference No: CMA0769EXPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case seeks to evolve guidelines for prioritizing banks assistance for three food processing industries based on lending criterion of security and efficiency in their business. The three food-processing industries are grains and pulses, edible oils, and sugar mills. ... More
Reference No: CMA0765Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: The case describes how a nationalized commercial bank appraises the working capital loan of a farmer. It also provides information on how the bank may strike a balance between meeting seasonal cash deficits and new technology adoption goals that the bank emphasizes. Based on both of these the case raises ... More
Reference No: CMA0775Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case identifies some issues related to the functions of finance in rural development. The case seeks to answer three questions: Why the functions of finance arise? How rural households in India have met their credit needs since 1951? What objections financial institutions have in meeting the financial needs of rural ... More
