Reference No: CMA0311Pages: 3Published on: 1, November, 1974
Abstract: A television set was installed in a village for enabling the cultivators to watch a programme on agricultural practices (Krishi Darshan). But the set was used mainly for entertainment purposes. Villagers from nearby areas used to frequent the village for watching the entertainment programmes. This and various other factors led ... More
Reference No: CMA0306TEC Pages: 13Published on: 17, October, 1974
Abstract: Various principles and methods of evolving a performance budget are discussed along with the areas of application of performance budgeting to government systems. ... More
Reference No: CMA0304Pages: 13Published on: 16, October, 1974
Abstract: The chief executive officer of a district (CEO) introduced some changes in methods of work and other organizational practices. He introduced PERT and CPM at the district level trained various officers in the new techniques. After his transfer from the district, the organization reverted back to the old practice. This ... More
Reference No: CMA0267TECPages: 9Published on: 16, September, 1974
Abstract: Various methods of obtaining the first feasible solution for the transportation model are discussed. Tests for optimality and the procedures for continuing iterations are also discussed. As an illustration, transportation model for fertilizers has been used. ... More
Reference No: CMA0275Pages: 2Published on: 13, September, 1974
Abstract: It is a Schematic budget of the income and expenditure of a Agro-Services societies prepared on the basis of data collected in a taluka survey. ... 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: CMA0313Pages: 7Published on: 24, July, 1974
Abstract: This case discusses the problem as to the decision whether an investment for expanding the production facilities through additional equipment and of labour is worthwhile for Kishore Bharat. ... More
Reference No: CMA0266(B)Pages: 5Published on: 20, February, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the investment decisions on the processing of paddy in Sri Lanka. There is a comparison between the existing system of processing and a new system of processing. The objective of the case is to show how the capital budgeting technique could be used for investment decisions in paddy ... More
Reference No: MAR0111Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case is based on a survey report of blade users. Perceptions of various segments of users of razor blades are assessed in this survey. ... More
Reference No: OB0073TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note poses some questions about the role of the modern administrator in the context of the social, economic and political realities within which he has to function. Questions are raised regarding the inevitability of the conventional notions about the dysfunctional aspects of bureaucratic culture. The note can serve as ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(C)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the attempts at resolving the industrial dispute between the management and the union through bilateral negotiations with the help of the government's labour department administration and an outside trade union leader. ... More
Reference No: F&A0223Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the budget formulation and settlement process arising out of the consultants' recommendations for providing the required linkage between the corporate management's expectations and the potential and opportunities perceived by the operating and executive managements. The nature of participation and involvement of all levels of management from corporate management to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case is a sequel to The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (A) P&IR0058 case. It gives a running account of how the management reacted to an employee's request for cancellation of transfer and the subsequent series of events that took place at the instance of the employee, the management ... More
