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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Piggery Development in Assam as a Source of Supplementary Income for Marginal Farmers

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Bartamuli, G C;

    Reference No: CMA0468 Pages: 7 Published on: 26, December, 1978

    Abstract: The importance of encouraging subsidiary activities to generate additional income/employment for marginal farmers has been discussed. Financial costs of and returns from one such activity - swine rearing on a small scale - with and without subsidies from a developmental agency have been worked out. A sensitivity analysis on ... More

  2. Research for Product Positioning for Vanishing Cream

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0234 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case deals with the problem of constructing a questionnaire for the product positioning study. ... More

  3. Multipurpose Worker Scheme: A Study of Pilot Implementation in Channi PHC

    Authors: Maru, Rushikesh M; Murthy, Nirmala; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PSG0002 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of an integrated scheme combining health, family planning, and nutrition programme (MPW Scheme) through evaluating its pilot implementation in Chhani PHC. To fully exploit the MPW's scheme strengths and to realize the ultimate goal of better health, two areas need careful consideration: a shift ... More

  4. Project for The Development of Forests and Plantations in Tripura: The Choice of Species

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Mohan, Deepinder;

    Reference No: CMA0488 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case opens by highlighting that over 2,27,000 hectares or 59 per cent of the total forest land in Tripura supports less than twenty trees per hectare and is, thus, utilized. The Tripura Forest Development and Plantations Corporation has prepared a project to place 5,200 hectares of this land under intensive management. The ... More

  5. ABS Plastics: Marketing Strategy

    Authors: Parekh, Jayshree; Khurana, Rakesh;

    Reference No: MAR0243 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) was manufactured for the first time in India by ABS Plastics Limited. The company had to direct its strategies to two different levels: the end-users of the plastic products and the manufacturers of plastic goods. Students are required to suggest marketing strategies for this purpose. ... More

  6. Dangs Forest: Waghai Timber Sales Depot

    Authors: Mehta, S C; Thomas, Philip S; Maslekar, A R;

    Reference No: CMA0507 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The problem here is to introduce a rudimentary marketing orientation in a forest service operation which is already engaged in logging and sale activities. A variety of sales arrangements - auctions, long term contracts, transfers to a sister unit (saw mill) "retail" sale of firewood etc are described in the ... More

  7. Dreamflower Talc Company

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0229 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics and competes in the skin preparations segment of this market with its wellknown products. This case discusses the development of Pond's Dreamflower Talc campaigns in detail. It also gives a summary of the advertisements of ... More

  8. Weigh Master Company Limited

    Authors: Arul, M J;

    Reference No: OB0061 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Mr. Rego, a fresh post?graduate, responds to a job advertisement, and is selected for a sales job. He joins the company, completes the induction training, and goes selling. His supervisor's style of dealing with him is unacceptable to Rego. He, therefore, resigns; but not until he has "got even" ... More

  9. Relative Roles of Direct and Indirect Rural Credit in Promoting Fertilizer Use

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Patel, M S;

    Reference No: CMA0483 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case raises several questions about how to prioritize the relative importance of credit and non-credit factors in promoting fertilizer use. It also discusses the relative importance of two types of short-term agricultural credit - direct and indirect. These questions are posed with a view to understanding the contribution of ... More

  10. Chargeout for Computer Facilities at IIMA

    Authors: Ramamurthy, B; Govindarajan, V; Kaul, Mohan;

    Reference No: F&A0333 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Details the pricing problem faced by the Computer Centre at IIM Ahmedabad after installation of the PDP 11/70 computer. Pricing policies for different resources and different uses are explored. ... More

  11. Choice of Energy Technology for Lift Irrigation

    Authors: Moulik, T K; Purushotham, P;

    Reference No: CMA0545 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case deals with the decision-making criteria about the choice of the alternative energy sources for lift irrigation in semi-arid regions. The decision-making process and alternatives are focused both in relation to the farmers (i.e., the consumers) and the manufacturers or dealers (i.e., the markets of irrigation pumps, ... More

  12. Hukamchand Institute of Management

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0154 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case is concerned with setting up a relational data base management system for a hypothetical but realistic application. The application is to provide a query answering capability for a teaching institute for students, grades, courses and instructors. ... More

  13. Panchvati Handloom Development Corporation Limited **

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0039 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and processes in a state handloom corporation as in existence at the end of two years of operations. The evolutionary process in crystallizing the structure and the apparently flexible style of the managing director are highlighted. Students are expected to evaluate the existing systems ... More

  14. Tez Micro Computers (B)

    Authors: Parekh, Jayshree; Khurana, Rakesh;

    Reference No: MAR0207(B) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case deals with the positions taken by various microcomputer-manufacturing companies that came into the market after Tez Computers Limited. In light of the positions taken by competitors, should the company change its position, or should it maintain the same old position? ... More

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