Operations Management & Strategic Management – CRACKER is a high-precision, exam-analytics–driven preparation manual for CMA Intermediate – Group II | Paper 9, designed to translate syllabus knowledge into marks-oriented performance. Rather than presenting theory in isolation, this book systematically dissects past CMA examinations under the New Syllabus, identifies repetitive testing patterns, and presents fully solved exam questions in a structure aligned with ICMAI's evaluation approach. This Edition reflects a mature editorial evolution of the CRACKER series, integrating module-wise marks analytics (2023–2025), year-wise trend analysis, and precise cross-mapping with CMA Study Material modules, thereby enabling students to prioritise topics that genuinely drive scoring outcomes in the examination hall.

The Present Publication is the 6^th Edition for the June/Dec. 2026 Exams. This book is authored by Amarendra Kumar, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete Coverage of Past Examination Questions (New Syllabus)] Fully solved questions from Dec. 2023 to Dec. 2025 exams. It includes both short-answer (2–4 marks) and long-answer (7–8 marks) questions. The solutions framed strictly as per the CMA examiner's expectations
• [Module-wise Marks Distribution (2023–2025)] A unique analytical table quantifies average marks weightage per module, enabling intelligent prioritisation. This transforms preparation from guesswork to a data-driven focus
• [Previous Exams Trend Analysis (Year-wise & Question-wise)] Detailed tables mapping each exam question number to topic and marks
• [Chapter-opening Tabular Summaries] Each module begins with a concise tabular snapshot, outlining:
  • Core themes
  • Exam relevance
  • Linkage with past questions
  • Ideal for rapid revision and pre-exam consolidation
• [Exact Module-wise Comparison with CMA Study Material] A dedicated table that ensures zero syllabus deviation and the confidence that nothing examinable is missed

The book is divided into two clearly demarcated sections, exactly as per the CMA syllabus:

• Section A – Operations Management
  • Operations Management – Introduction
  • Operations Planning (Demand Forecasting, Capacity Planning, EBQ, Scheduling)
  • Designing the Operational System and Control
  • Production Planning & Control
  • Productivity Management & Quality Management
  • Project Management
  • Economics of Maintenance & Spares Management
• Section B – Strategic Management
  • Strategic Management – Introduction
  • Strategic Analysis & Strategic Planning
  • Formulation & Implementation of Strategy
  • Digital Strategy
• Each topic is supported by exam-tested questions, reinforcing both conceptual clarity and application readiness

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Preliminary Analytical Section
  • Module-wise Marks Distribution
  • Previous Exams Trend Analysis
  • Module-wise Comparison with CMA Study Material
• Module-wise Arrangement
  • Chapters aligned strictly with CMA modules
  • Questions presented chronologically and thematically
• Answer Presentation
  • Examiner-friendly language
  • Structured headings and sub-points
  • Logical sequencing suitable for 7-mark descriptive answers
• This structure allows students to simulate real exam conditions while practising