Reference No: CMA0338Pages: 15Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes the plans developed by the Small Farmers Development Agency, Cannanore. The case can be used to illustrate the relationship between objectives the activities included in the plan. It can also be used to highlight the importance of quantitative targets for any evaluation process. ... More
Reference No: CMA0325Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes a society whose main activity was selling dried prawns in Burma. When this market closed down it was necessary to change over to freezing. Consequently, the society was not able to run on a viable basis. The case tries to answer the following questions: 1) What are the factors responsible ... More
Reference No: CMA0324(A)Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on plans drawn up for developing fisheries in a promising area. The case can be used to identify steps involved in planning. The following issues are raised: 1) analysis of factors responsible for the present state of affairs of the society; 2) are the activities planned consistent with ... More
Reference No: CMA0352TECPages: 5Published on: 1, October, 1975
Abstract: Discusses the rationale behind different systems of classification of cooperative societies, the systems followed by the Reserve Bank of India, some of the states in India. It illustrates the uses of information by the managers of the cooperative societies and the cooperative department officials. ... More
Reference No: CMA0384TECPages: 8Published on: 11, October, 1975
Abstract: This is a factual note providing information on the growth in the levels of use of some market-purchased inputs. It also provides information which indicates scope for further growth in the use of these inputs. It aims at providing material for discussion on raising the levels of use of agricultural ... More
Reference No: CMA0379Pages: 9Published on: 15, December, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the linkages between the programme objectives and activities. The case illustrates a situation in which there was no precise linking between the programme objectives and activities. Consequently all the follow up was done only in terms of activities and thereby each activity became an end in ... More
Reference No: CMA0417TECPages: 33Published on: 17, December, 1975
Abstract: The note discusses the agri-business system prevalent in India. Important agricultural commodities are specifically dealt with to highlight their importance in the overall system. ... More
Reference No: BP0076(C)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives extracts from the recommendation of a study committee on Indian Airlines which submitted its recommendations in 1971. Only recommendations dealing with reorganization are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: MAR0149TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes how Markov analysis can help in predicting longrun market shares based on elementary brand switching data. A short, selfadministered exercise is included. ... More
Reference No: OB0086TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to highlight some of the definitions, theories, functions and the emergence of a leader. The issue whether the leader and leadership is a property of the group or is the characteristic of an individual is discussed. Fourteen functions that a leader can perform and its relationship with ... More
Reference No: MAR0180(A)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1969, CARE India executives were interested in selling the idea of proper nutrition for a healthier life to the rural population. They believed that the same marketing principles, style of advertising and media strategy used in urban commercial sales campaigns could be applied to a rural noncommercial campaign. A ... More
Reference No: BP0087(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the setting up Steel Authority of India Limited as a holding company for steel and associated input industries. It contrasts the various forms of organizations for government administration of indusry - joint stock company form, departmental undertaking, and the statutory corporation. ... More
Reference No: MAR0169Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: There had been a great deal of similarity in the advertising for transistor radios. Early in 1972, the agency for Phillips wanted to break new ground in campaigning. But the company managers asked if a distinctive treatment would make sense to the less sophisticated target consumers in semiurban markets. Besides ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(G)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The planning manager wonders how effective the budgetary control and performance-reporting system has been in terms of its original objectives. Operational and managerial issues relating to environmental scanning, target setting, potential identification, etc., and an inadequate effort on the part of head office officials to guide their branch managers in ... More