Reference No: CMA0367Pages: 5Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Jhum or shifting cultivation is the major occupation of the tribes of the North-Eastern region. There have been controversies about the illeffects of jhuming and also about the problems of controlling of jhuming. So, Mr. Das, an Officer-in-charge of jhum control activities, NECR, attends a sminar on jhum cultivation, where ... More
Reference No: CMA0412Pages: 19Published on: 12, October, 1976
Abstract: The paper portrays the profiles of a tribal district in Bihar. This includes area profile notes on 1) geographical features and infrastructure, 2) economic structure, and 3) social structure. The concluding part describes the origin and rise of a separatist Santhal movement, and poses the problems the movement has thrown up. ... More
Reference No: CMA0409Pages: 2Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The Project officer of a Comprehensive Area Development Programme is faced with the problem of allocating limited supply of fertilizers and pesticides among compeitng crop activities. A liner programming formulation would lead to an optimum solution. ... More
Reference No: CMA0406TECPages: 12Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses the relevance of various theoretical concepts of area planning to development tasks. It examines in particular the applicability of these concepts to tribal development. The actual processes of drawing up plans for tribal development are discussed in the context of the framework developed earlier. ... More
Reference No: CMA0411TECPages: 13Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses findings of a field survey regarding poverty and unemployment in Panchmahals district of Gujarat. Alternative ways of employment generation are evaluated and a strategy for employment generation is suggested. ... More
Reference No: CMA0408Pages: 4Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. AO has been managing a government potato seed farm since 1970s. The farm is recognized as well-managed. Mr. AO's initiative and innovation have been recognized, but he wishes for a transfer. He renews his request when he learns that the seed farm project has been upgraded and higher-level posts ... More
Reference No: CMA0416TECPages: 8Published on: 1, December, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the organizational setup at all-India and regional levels for research into rice commodity, and the contribution of various institutes for the rice crop. ... More
Reference No: CMA0419TECPages: 4Published on: 17, December, 1976
Abstract: The community is the smallest territorial group that can embrace all aspects of social life. According to Macabre and Page, the bases of community are locality and community sentiment. Merton views social structure as comprising "the patterned arrangements or role-sets, status-sets, and status sequences." The Indian village community for example ... More
Reference No: CMA0420Pages: 5Published on: 17, December, 1976
Abstract: A social system constitutes the interaction of a plurality of individuals whose relations are patterned after a set of norms and expectations. When a system is analysed, the elements which make it a system and the processes which help the system to persist have to be taken into consideration. There ... More
Reference No: CMA0349TEC Pages: 16Published on: 23, December, 1976
Abstract: Gives details of foodgrains distribution programme in India. Regional imbalances in the availability of cereals in the administrative structure are comprehensively dealt with. ... More
Reference No: CMA0422(B)TEC Pages: 12Published on: 23, December, 1976
Abstract: Deals with different aspects of the sugarcane marketing system operative in India and focuses on the problems of marketing by the producers. ... More
Reference No: BP0101Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More
Reference No: QM0096(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More