Reference No: BP0095Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The public sector steel companies in India represent an overwhelmingly dominant segment of the total steel industry of the country. As such, corporate long range planning assumes dimensions which almost seem to overlap with the task of national log range planni The case provides an introduction to the complexity of ... More
Reference No: QM0100(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: QM0088Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the use of computers for management applications in Air India over the decade 1965-66 to 1975-76. It discusses the applications taken up, and the organizational structure of the computer department. ... More
Reference No: QM0101(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: CMA0380TECPages: 8Published on: 31, December, 1975
Abstract: The note discusses the need for monitoring performance in the execution of a project, based upon the project logic. Problems of obtaining processing using relevant data are discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0382Pages: 5, 6Published on: 16, December, 1975
Abstract: This is a case on investment analysis. An entrepreneur was considering the feasibility of buying trawlers. Based on the available data, he was convinced of the desirability of investing in trawlers. When he approached a bank for a loan, the bank manager questioned the profitability of the scheme. It was ... More
Reference No: CMA0372TECPages: 11Published on: 26, October, 1975
Abstract: A concept of system is developed and applied to the agricultural economy of India. The objective of this note is to show how different components of agricultural economy are interrelated, how managers and administrators concerned with agricultural development programmes and projects have to be aware of this interrelationship while making ... 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: CMA0373Pages: 9Published on: 4, October, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on the estimation study on an SFDA/MFAL scheme in Assam. The case presents the targets achieved and some reasons for the shortfall in achieving the targets. It can be used to highlight the role of estimation as a management function. ... More
Reference No: CMA0362Pages: 12Published on: 4, October, 1975
Abstract: Describes the findings of an evaluation study of the poultry duck farms in Assam. The case can be used to illustrate the yardsticks for evaluating the performance of a programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0371Pages: 12Published on: 1, October, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the various steps followed in conducting a marketing research activity for fish in an urban area. The results of the study are summarized. It can be used to illustrate the steps involved in marketing research and the possible uses of the research findings. ... 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
