Reference No: CMA0751TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note after describing seed growers and organizers identifies the need for their training for smooth implementation of seed production programme by a seed enterprise. The focus is to develop skills for the quality seed production. ... More
Reference No: PROD0234Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the setting of an inplant logistics systems and procedures, related to despatch of finished goods and material of a very large petrochemical complex in India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0738TECPages: 34Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The note deals with the conceptual framework and usefulness of the cost benefit analyses in the development projects. Various items of costs and monetary benefits occurred over the time by the installation of biogas plants of two technologies are examined to analysis the benefits ... More
Reference No: CMA0749TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the need for planning seed production, the components of production planning and considerations in developing implementable plans for seed production activity for an enterprise. ... More
Reference No: CMA0729TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the pre and post-reform performance of the agricultural sector with a view to assess the latter's strategy to depend more on (barter) terms of trade for its growth. It shows that this strategy has deteriorated the growth in non-price factors as well as in agricultural production and ... More
Reference No: CMA0736Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the performance of the selected filiature units in terms of capacity utilization, cost structure and sales strategies of silk yann. ... More
Reference No: CMA0756Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case reflects on the problems of a large tomato paste plant in the raw material procurement from contract growers. The company is confronted with the constraints of international tomato paste price and high domestic prices of tomato due to demand supply gap. The focus is to develop a strategy ... More
Reference No: CMA0746Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This case gives the detailed plan for launching a seed business and raising bank loan for the venture. The focus of discussion is the overall feasibility of the venture with emphasis on technical and financial viability. ... More
Reference No: F&A0429TECPages: 4 Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the concepts of zero coupon bonds, yield to maturity, spot rates, forward rates and term structure. The implications of various theories of term structure for interest rate movements and the strategy of "riding the yield curve" are highlighted. The note concludes with a brief overview of methods ... More
Reference No: F&A0425TECPages: 4Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the assumptions underlying the M-M dividend irrelevance proposition and the implications of the violations of these assumptions for optimal dividend policy. ... More
Reference No: F&A0423TECPages: 7Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses portfolio theory and the principles of diversification; the role of market model assumptions in simplifying the portfolio selection problem; and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) as an equilibrium condition flowing from portfolio theory. ... More
Reference No: F&A0431TECPages: 8Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note provides an overview of the concepts underlying project evaluation ?present value arithmetic, identification of project cash flows, criteria for investment decisions, the weighted average cost of capital, and the relationship between net present value (NPV) and the market value of equity. ... More
Reference No: F&A0428TECPages: 5Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the Modigliani-Miller capital structure irrelevance propositions and highlights the underlying assumptions. The tax shield benefit and financial distress costs, including agency related costs, of debt financing are then discussed. The note concludes with some guidelines for an optimal capital structure. ... More
