Reference No: CMA0309(A)Pages: 17Published on: 7, November, 1974
Abstract: The formulation of a scheme aimed at providing milk to a major city and resettling Adivasis is discussed. The focus of the scheme is on promoting efficient use of land for animal husbandry and milk production purposes. The government, commercial dairies, and individual farmers are the three partners in the ... More
Reference No: CMA0309(B)Pages: 14Published on: 17, October, 1974
Abstract: The case discusses the application of performance budgeting to a large Adivasi rehabilitation-cum-milk production project undertaken by a state government. Various procedures and formats for obtaining performance budgets in the entire scheme have been discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0274Pages: 4Published on: 14, September, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with the objectives and rationale of the input manufacturing firms collaborating in the area/sectional development programmes, the nature of schemes, the agencies with which collaboration may be sought, terms of collaboration, the problems of coordination. ... More
Reference No: CMA0271TEC Pages: 2Published on: 13, September, 1974
Abstract: The note spells out the following steps - identifying representative blocks, identifying bankable schemes in different sectors, allocation of districts in different blocks, identifying central villages, identifying the infrastructure requirements. It also discusses the implementation strategy. ... More
Reference No: CMA0262Pages: 12Published on: 17, August, 1974
Abstract: An agro-chemicals firm is considering expanding the production of two of its major pesticides in powder form. It feels that the markets are located in the north west south-east parts of the country. The bulk of the products consists of filler material, which has to be transported for over 700 km. ... More
Reference No: CMA0270TECPages: 14Published on: 16, August, 1974
Abstract: This note explains the concept of performance budgeting, steps in the formulation of the performance budget and its applications in government operations. The illustrative performance budget of an irrigation project in Maharashtra is also presented. ... More
Reference No: CMA0309(C)Pages: 7Published on: 3, March, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the problems of implementation of the performance budget in the construction activities of a dairy project. It has been shown that all parts of a performance budget should be implemented simultaneously if the budget is to serve as a management control mechanism. ... More
Reference No: CMA0266(D)Pages: 20Published on: 20, February, 1974
Abstract: This is an integrated case which deals with the storage and processing systems in the rice industry in Sri Lanka. Deals with the policy problems of modernization of paddy-rice system and also investment decisions. It can be used for showing how the capital budgeting technique can be used for such ... More
Reference No: CMA0308(B)Pages: 4Published on: 21, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with the findings of the expert committee set up by Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board to suggest changes in the organizational structure of the Board. The attempt is to find out the feasibility of adoption of the suggested changes by the expert committee in the existing organizational ... More
Reference No: CMA0308(A)Pages: 10Published on: 21, January, 1974
Abstract: The case focuses on the problems the Paddy Marketing Board of Sri Lanka faces in the procurement of rice paddy, maintenance of quality control measures and high cost of procurement. A suitable organizational strategy has to be evolved under the existing system in order to achieve maximum efficiency. ... More
Reference No: F&A0213Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the structural problems encountered by a service organization in implementing the recommendations of the Review Committee set up to redefine its objectives and recommend appropriate organizational changes. It also describes the activities of the service organization and requires the formulation of an appropriate structure consistent with its operations and ... More
Reference No: OB0007TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the nature and functions of formal norms within organizations. An analysis of the norms leads to the introduction of the concept of bureaucracy and functions of rules within an organization. The note also discusses the power dimension within organizations and the corresponding commitment generated among members. Finally, the ... More
Reference No: F&A0186Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... More
Reference No: F&A0229TECPages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note discusses some aspects of the measurement of the benefits from investment and the development of criteria for choosing a project. The focus of the discussion is on how to build uncertainty about the behaviour of several key input factors underlying the projected rate of return explicitly in the ... More
