Taxmann’s Cracker – Operations Management & Strategic Management (OMSM) (CMA-Intermediate) (New Syllabus) by Amarendra Kumar for Dec 2026 Exams – 7th Edition July 2026.

Operations Management & Strategic Management (Paper 9) requires a blend of quantitative precision and strategic thinking. Taxmann’s CRACKER is engineered to reorganize this entire syllabus into the format that actually earns marks in the examination hall. Designed for both first-pass learning and high-intensity final revision, this 7th Edition (July 2026) by Amarendra Kumar delivers a disciplined, question-driven approach that is perfectly aligned with the New Syllabus 2022.

Designed for Exam-Condition Practice

The book follows a consistent, revision-friendly architecture from start to finish, moving students from analysis → revision → practice → self-assessment:

• Strategic Front Section: Before opening a chapter, students get a data-backed map of the syllabus. The Module-wise Marks Distribution and Previous Exams Trend Analysis reveal exactly which topics carry the most weight.

• Quick Review Summaries: Every one of the 11 modules opens with a crisp, tabular recap of its core concepts, definitions, and diagrams for fast recall.

• Categorized Question Bank: Past questions are split into Objective Questions (MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false, match-the-following) and Descriptive/Short-note questions. Every question carries its originating session and mark allocation.

• Sectional Additional Practice: Dedicated practice sets for both Section A (Operations) and Section B (Strategic) reinforce learning beyond just past papers.

• Module-wise Solved Papers: Four recent attempts (Dec 2024, June 2025, Dec 2025, and June 2026) are presented with complete suggested answers, mapped topic-wise.

Syllabus Coverage: Section A & Section B

The book follows the paper’s exact two-part structure across all 11 modules, ensuring you practice exactly as the paper is set:

• Section A – Operations Management (Modules 1–7): Covers Operations Planning, System Design, Production Planning & Control, Productivity & Quality Management, Project Management, and Maintenance Economics.

• Section B – Strategic Management (Modules 8–11): Covers Strategic Analysis & Planning, Strategy Formulation & Implementation, and modern Digital Strategy.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• CMA Intermediate Candidates: The ultimate practice-and-revision tool for students preparing for the Paper 9 (Group II) examinations targeting the Dec 2026 and June 2027 sittings.

• Coaching Institutes & Faculty: A highly structured, objective-and-descriptive resource for setting mock exams and guiding intensive classroom practice.

About the Author

Amarendra Kumar is a distinguished educator with an M.Sc. in Mathematics and an M.Phil, possessing specialized expertise in statistics, operations management, and operations research. As a visiting faculty member at the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), he contributes significantly to the academic community.

With over 22 years of teaching experience, Amarendra is dedicated to imparting education with a focus on deep conceptual clarity. His teaching repertoire spans multiple academic levels and professional courses, including Operations Management for CMA (Intermediate), Operations Research for CA (Final), and Quantitative Techniques for MBA Programs.

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