Reference No: CMA0432Pages: 21Published on: 13, April, 1977
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of financing an agricultural input dealer. The main problem that the bank encountered was the sudden non-utilization of the credit limit that was sanctioned to the concerned dealer. With a view to finding out solution to this problem the case provides information relating to ( ... More
Reference No: CMA0425(B)Pages: 5Published on: 17, January, 1977
Abstract: The case primarily discusses the wet and dry fish selling operations of a fisheries cooperative union and its member bodies in comparison with their export activities. Participants have to evaluate which operations have been more successful and why. ... More
Reference No: CMA0426TEC Pages: 6Published on: 17, January, 1977
Abstract: The note tries to systematise concerns regarding fisheries development. It also explains verbally a mathematical model developed by Food and Agricultural Organisation for analysing fisheries development. ... More
Reference No: CMA0425(A) Pages: 7Published on: 17, January, 1977
Abstract: The case discusses the objectives and the performance of fisheries cooperative union whose main activity has been the export of a certain variety of fish. Its overall objective, however, is to promote fisheries development. Participants are asked to analyse if the organization has been able to do so. ... More
Reference No: MAR0185Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More
Reference No: PROD0132TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes in detail the "systematic layout planning" technique of plant layout. Various steps involved in the use of the technique, i.e. product?quantity analysis, flow of materials analysis, analysis of activity relationship, construction of flow and/or activity relationship diagram, determination of space requirements, construction of space relationship diagram, ... More
Reference No: F&A0304Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More
Reference No: QM0120Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the problem of traffic congestion at a busy crossing in Ahmedabad. Data has been provided on the pattern of arrival of different modes of transport from different directions at the square. Issues arising out of heterogeneity in modes of transportation are raised and alternative ways of resolving this problem ... More
Reference No: P&IR0031(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More
Reference No: MAR0117TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the nature of measurement in marketing. The existing ways of measuring knowledge and attitude scaling techniques like Thurstone's law of comparative judgement, semantic differential scaling, Thurstone's differential scale and Qsort have been discussed. Aspects of validity and reliability, and methods for establishing them are included in the note. ... More
Reference No: PSG0019Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More
Reference No: PSG0037Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... More