Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. SPHDC: Discounting for Stock Clearance

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0321 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Describes a controversy between the marketing manager, who instructs his department to dispose of the accumulated stock of sarees at a price discount of 15%, and the financial advisor, who asserts that the discount would result in a huge loss to the corporation. The controversy provides an opportunity for discussing the ... More

  2. Structure of Marketing Channel for Cotton

    Authors: Ranade, C G;

    Reference No: CMA0473TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 20, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note explains two distinct marketing channels in cotton, and poses some questions regarding price spread across the channels. ... More

  3. Cooperative processing socieities and marketing Finance in Cottons

    Authors: Ranade, C G;

    Reference No: CMA0470 Pages: 5 Published on: 20, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case Provides material for discussing how the R.B.I ?s Policies Related to short tame credit for agriculture marketing can affect business of cotton cooperative ... More

  4. Irrigation and Fertilizer Resources and Public Policy

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0471TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, February, 1979

    Abstract: That irrigation and fertilizers contribute significantly to the growth of agricultural output is a common fact. Similarly, investment in irrigation, flood control and drainage is a matter of social overhead capital and hence the role of public policy is also well recognized. What needs, however, to be appreciated is the ... More

  5. The Accelerated Egg Machine

    Authors: Singh, Amarjeet; ;

    Reference No: CMA0479 Pages: 12 Published on: 4, July, 1979

    Abstract: The case identifies the characteristics of commercial poultry entrepreneurs in relation to their socio-economic characteristics, managerial skills, etc. It also studies the input structure of egg production and the relationship between input and output. An identification of marketing channels has been covered. ... More

  6. Are We Adequate?

    Authors: Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: CMA0476 Pages: 5 Published on: 9, July, 1979

    Abstract: Describes the traditional business practices in the unorganized/decentralized handloom sector with special reference to the master-weavers system. The managerial need to protect the human needs of the weavers through organization interventions are the basic issues raised in the case. ... More

  7. Prayas Fails **

    Authors: Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: CMA0477 Pages: 6 Published on: 9, July, 1979

    Abstract: Describes the issues related to a grassroot level weavers organization, with special reference to expenditure sharing among the member weavers. The case raises the problems of internal group dynamics and the external system. ... More

  8. Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society

    Authors: Vyas, V S;

    Reference No: CMA0386 Pages: 10 Published on: 13, December, 1979

    Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More

  9. The Function of Finance in Rural Development: A Micro-Perspective

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0518TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: This note provides information for analysing the following three questions: 1. Why does the function of finance arise? 2. How have the rural households in India met their financial or rather credit needs in the last three decades? 3. What roles and objectives have the financial institutions in India visualized for meeting the ... More

  10. Product Design Services (A)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0261(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Relates to strategic issues of continuing in the business, and evolving an appropriate marketing strategy for promoting product design services offered. Issues raised relate to diagnosing critical problems requiring resolution, identifying needed information, and designing appropriate research studies and instruments for data collection. Four different studies were designed: 1) of users ... More

  11. Appointing a Consultant for Retailing Tea

    Authors: Seetharaman, S P; Mohanan, N;

    Reference No: CMA0537TEC Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Incoserve, an apex organization of eleven cooperative processing units, decide to start marketing of packeted tea. For this purpose, it approached three consultants for deciding an appropriate logo and marketing strategy. The case presents the three consultant's report. Each consultant has come up with a unique suggestion for marketing, and ... More

  12. Economic Sampling Plan

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0166TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: This problem deals with the methodology of finding a minimum cost acceptance-sampling plan where the relevant costs are the cost of inspection and the cost of undetected defectives. Sampling is by attributes. ... More

  13. Data Analysis in Research

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0139TEC Pages: 8 Published 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

  14. Long Term Production Planning at Panchatantra Corporation

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R; Anantaram, B;

    Reference No: QM0158 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More

  15. Autoparts (Private) Limited

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0341 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Raises the issue of the impact on production when an item is repeatedly produced because of the increasing efficiency of workers due to learning (or experience). ... More

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