Reference No: CMA0538(D)Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Deals with cashewnut development through the Plantation Corporation of Kerala as a sub-project of the Kerala Agricultural Development Project. A delay in government procedures in transferring property from one department to the government-owned corporation has created problems. It raises questions as to why these procedural problems were not taken into ... More
Reference No: ECO0277Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the evolution and growth of the export business of a small scale unit within the context of the overall business policy of the organization. It focuses on the costs and benefits of the exporting activity and also on the organizational aspects of splitting up the family ... More
Reference No: CMA0548Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Helps in understanding the gains of vertical integration in a commodity system, and the long-term gains of processing versus short-term gains of marketing the commodity in original form. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0146(C)EXPages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The exercise deals with seven typical problems of managing human resources.Case (C) gives the set of conclusions reached by the group.
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Reference No: OB0163TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This note discusses the change process, the change roles and steps, as well as the individual elements, especially from the point of view of a person working within the organization. It provides seven keys for changing from within, based on the author's varied experience. ... More
Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0538(B)Pages: 62Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with the sub-project on small farm development with special reference to tree crop development (coconut and pepper). It goes into the details of the cost-benefit analysis of the sub-project and raises questions as to what impact the delay in the implementation of the project and changes in ... More
Reference No: CMA0474Pages: 5Published on: 20, December, 1980
Abstract: This case opens by highlighting the problems of current land use in a hot arid region. Tree plantation activity is considered as one alternative to annual crops. Five tree species adaptable to the hot arid area region have been identified. Relevant data on the costs of and returns from the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0139TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Highlights important steps in the process of analysis after data have been collected. It outlines how analysis should be carried out. It is useful for students /participants taking courses in research methodology. ... More
Reference No: OB0115TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Nonverbal communication confirms, contradicts or acts as a powerful substitute for verbal communication in almost all interpersonal transactions. In his book, "Manwatching??A Field Guide to Human Behaviour," highly illustrated with field observations, Desmond Morris shows how people signal their attitudes, desires and innermost feelings more powerfully through unconscious bodily ... More
Reference No: MAR0220TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: There is a set of ingredients that have to be blended in order to accomplish marketing objectives. Advertising is one of the several forces contributing to awareness, comprehension, conviction and action. Other factors will vary, depending on whether it is a consumer or industrial product. Advertising decisions have to be ... More
Reference No: CMA0528TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Contains the description of various concepts frequently confronted in the study of agricultural finance. These include agricultural finance, direct and indirect finance, financial intermediation, financial instruments, credit, loan, liquidity, leverage, collaterals or security, delinquency, default and foreclosure, various cost concepts and single proprietorship. ... More
Reference No: F&A0342Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the considerations behind the bonus and dividend policy decisions, the complexities of these decisions, and their inter-dependence, more so in a profit declining situation. The implications of bonus decisions on future dividend policies are also illustrated. ... More
