Reference No: F&A0179(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Relates to the introduction of a formal planning system in the international division of the bank. Includes issues of the process of selling and introducing the system and technical design considerations. For maximum effectiveness, this case should be followed in the next class session by Case (B),F&A0180 which ... More
Reference No: F&A0162TECPages: 37Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Describes the different work measurement techniques and the types of banking activities where work measurement techniques can be successfully applied. A list of selected references on the subject has also been included. ... More
Reference No: F&A0156(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Describes how the top management of a large and growing bank contemplates setting up an organization for providing an induction and refresher training programme to its clerical staff. The case studies the details of the training organisation's setup at the head office; and the region, content and objectives of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0081TECPages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Deals with the problem of handling acts of misconduct among the staff in banks. It identifies various types of misconduct and the legal and operating procedures of issuing charge sheets, appointing enquiry officers, conducting domestic enquiries, and issuing suspension orders. ... More
Reference No: F&A0147Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Sanjay, the branch manager, is dissatisfied with his performance evaluation during 1965. He has doubts about the soundness of the appraisal system where five different functionaries at the head office evaluate performance. Each functionary evaluates the manager's performance with respect to the work (deposits, advances, public relations, inspection, follow-ups, etc.) for ... More
Reference No: F&A0166Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This is a case study of planning in a large metropolitan branch of the bank. The case underlines how creative aspects of the planning process can suffer if planning is reduced to a mechanistic target setting and budgeting exercise, with or without formal use of environmental data. It is widely ... More
Reference No: F&A0156(B)Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A sequel to Estella Bank (A) F&A0156, this case describes the working of one of the twenty- seven training centres set up by the bank, as part of its training scheme for clerical staff, and documents data on the training scheme. ... More
Reference No: F&A0148Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Deals with the recruitment and selection of clerical staff in a regional bank undergoing rapid expansion particularly outside its main region of operations. The main issue involved here is, personalized versus formal methods of recruitment and selection. The case describes how two groups of clerks were selected-one through the personalized ... More
Reference No: CMA0207Pages: 7Published on: 3, December, 1970
Abstract: The case raises the problem of developing strategy for deposit mobilization by a branch manger. It highlights how a particular strategy adopted by the manager worked. Along with that it further gives the future course of events that are expected. As a result a question of developing a new strategy ... More
Reference No: CMA0221Pages: 5Published on: 14, October, 1970
Abstract: The bank opened a new branch at taluka level particularly for financing agricultural sector. Leaders of the cooperative banks were not enthusiastic about the role the bank would be able to play. Hence, the bank officials were concerned how to bring the coordination between the commercial banks and the cooperative ... More
Reference No: CMA0206Pages: 8Published on: 1, October, 1970
Abstract: The case raises the issues of who and how should the farmers' demand for credit be determined. These issues are raised with a view to analyse their policy implications for the supply of credit vis-a-vis availability of credit. The case focuses these problems in the context of changing agriculture. ... More
Reference No: CMA0205Pages: 7Published on: 1, October, 1970
Abstract: The case raises the question of the concept of surplus relevant for the purpose judging potentialities of mobilizing deposits from agriculture. It provides findings of a research study on potentialities for mobilizing investible funds from a group of farmers in a district in Gujarat. These findings are provided with a ... More
Reference No: CMA0218Pages: 2Published on: 2, September, 1970
Abstract: A farmer in Southern India had three acres of dry land and twenty acres of wet land. Because of the uncertainty of canal irrigation, he could not extend the area under sugarcane and other wet crops. He wanted to dig a well to supplement canal irrigation. He approached one of ... More
Reference No: CMA0213Pages: 6Published on: 2, September, 1970
Abstract: The fact that large number of small farmers were scattered in rural areas called for a wide network of rural branches. In order to evolve ways and means to minimize operating cost of handling small accounts, it was found necessary to curb the use of farm credit for non-farm purposes. ... More
Reference No: CMA0219Pages: 9Published on: 2, September, 1970
Abstract: A leading bank in Western India gave a loan of Rs.2,50,000 to a farmer. The first installment due was not paid according to the schedule the farmer made a request to the branch manager not to insist for immediate repayment. This matter was put up by the Head Office before ... More
