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: F&A0275Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More
Reference No: ECO0171TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Various methods of estimating the demand for steel in India, and the difficulties theoretical and practical inherent in such an exercise are discussed. The supplementary note discusses the latest attempt at estimating the demand with the help of the end-use method. ... More
Reference No: MAR0122Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company wants to expand its business by taking up the manufacture and marketing of razor blades. The company executives happen to have access to a blade users' survey. The case provides an opportunity to examine how various existing brands are positioned, and possible and desirable product position for the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0116TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Although several methods of performance appraisal are discussed, the main thrust is on the issues and problems in appraisal. Such issues and problems as the errors of judgement, lack of relationship between evaluation and promotion, the dual role of supervisor as a judge and helper, and the training of supervisors ... More
Reference No: F&A0237Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Mr. Kanjibhai Jivabhai Malam was planning the operations of the society and was worried whether the bank loan would be sufficient to meet its requirements. He also wanted to know when funds would be surplus so that he could plan for their optimum use. The case involves the preparation of ... More