Reference No: CMA0113Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case discusses a typical position where a Block Development Officer operates as an ex-officio chairman of a marketing society which has an operating capital of over two lakhs of rupees. It shows the kinds of political social problems that such a chairman has to face and the kind of ... More
Reference No: F&A0158Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Focuses on the introduction of formal strategic planning in the organization. The mechanics of the first strategic planning exercise are dealt with in detail. The issue of the linkages between this exercise and the other planning and control activities in the organization is raised. ... More
Reference No: MAR0090Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case outlines the information needs of a company in planning the introduction of any product. The investigation process used by the company's marketing research executive for meeting the various information needs is given. Students are expected to evaluate the investigation process and the information generated by the research. On ... More
Reference No: F&A0179(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Relates to the introduction of a formal planning system in the international division of the bank. Includes issues of the process of selling and introducing the system and technical design considerations. For maximum effectiveness, this case should be followed in the next class session by Case (B),F&A0180 which ... More
Reference No: CMA0210Pages: 17Published on: 10, November, 1971
Abstract: The Atomic Energy Commission was considering the feasibility of establishing a plant for preserving onion through radiation. It was proposed that this plant would be established in Nasik district of Maharashtra. A feasibility study was prepared considering the production and making pattern of onions and the storage loss during different ... More
Reference No: F&A0156(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Describes how the top management of a large and growing bank contemplates setting up an organization for providing an induction and refresher training programme to its clerical staff. The case studies the details of the training organisation's setup at the head office; and the region, content and objectives of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0091Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This case brings out the basic aspects of the marketing concept and can be used to illustrate the major differences between marketing and selling. The company gives the impression that it is selling almost everything it can produce; but a deeper analysis brings out the lack of marketing concept, absence ... More
Reference No: F&A0156(B)Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A sequel to Estella Bank (A) F&A0156, this case describes the working of one of the twenty-seven training centres set up by the bank, as part of its training scheme for clerical staff, and documents data on the training scheme. ... More
Reference No: MAR0101Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A pharmaceutical company seeks the help of a consultant to study their distribution strategy. The company deals in ethical products and distributes them directly to chemists, hospitals and selected doctors without the use of any wholesale channel. Though the system has worked fairly satisfactorily, the company intends to examine if ... More
Reference No: F&A0147Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Sanjay, the branch manager, is dissatisfied with his performance evaluation during 1965. He has doubts about the soundness of the appraisal system where five different functionaries at the head office evaluate performance. Each functionary evaluates the manager's performance with respect to the work (deposits, advances, public relations, inspection, follow-ups, etc.) for ... More
Reference No: F&A0166Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This is a case study of planning in a large metropolitan branch of the bank. The case underlines how creative aspects of the planning process can suffer if planning is reduced to a mechanistic target setting and budgeting exercise, with or without formal use of environmental data. It is widely ... More
Reference No: CMA0198Pages: 7Published on: 11, December, 1970
Abstract: The case depicts the problem in the formation of a cooperative society setting up a cold storage its utilization. It tells about the behaviour of different caste groups in relation to the running the uses of the cold storage. Students can led to identify the group problems in setting up ... More
Reference No: CMA0207Pages: 7Published on: 3, December, 1970
Abstract: The case raises the problem of developing strategy for deposit mobilization by a branch manger. It highlights how a particular strategy adopted by the manager worked. Along with that it further gives the future course of events that are expected. As a result a question of developing a new strategy ... More
Reference No: CMA0208Pages: 4Published on: 18, November, 1970
Abstract: This case brings out the importance of functional and channel relationship of Taluka Purchase and Sales Unions in the fertilizer distribution channel, especially in the present context of decontrol of fertilizers. It also tackles the relationship between the functions to be performed and the decisions about he distribution channel. ... More
Reference No: CMA0221Pages: 5Published on: 14, October, 1970
Abstract: The bank opened a new branch at taluka level particularly for financing agricultural sector. Leaders of the cooperative banks were not enthusiastic about the role the bank would be able to play. Hence, the bank officials were concerned how to bring the coordination between the commercial banks and the cooperative ... More