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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0058 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More

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Authors: Joseph, Jerome; Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R;

Reference No: PSG0055 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case describes the organizational form and structure of passenger road transport undertakings in Tamil Nadu. Since nationalization in 1971, major decisions regarding the organizational form were taken. Road transport undertakings were set up in Tamil Nadu under the Companies Act, which is supposed to be RTC Act (which was the ... More

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Authors: Manikutty, S; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PSG0067 Pages: 27 Published on: 23, February, 1994

Abstract: This case emphasizes the decision making process of infrastructure investments for the two modes of transportation of petroleum products between Kandla Port and North West India. Indian Oil Corporation made a proposal in 1981 for a new pipeline between Kandla and Bhatinda, in order to cater to the increased projected traffic ... More

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Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

Reference No: F&A0432 Pages: 12 Published on: 9, March, 1996

Abstract: In the last annual general body meeting the chairman had recommended that dividend policy be specified in terms of payout ratio rather than dividend per share. He had also suggested that the company pay lower dividends and reinvest a larger portion of profits. The company now has to decide on ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

Reference No: PSG0073 Pages: 15 Published on: 20, May, 1997

Abstract: This case focuses on the expansion decision of a Singapore based shipyard, Jurong Shipyard Limited (JSL). While exploring the options of expansion of facilities, JSL found three choices emerging. Firstly, the company could construct a new graving dockyard. Secondly, it could opt for building a new floating dockyard. Thirdly, it ... More

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Authors: Banerjee, Bibek; Raghuram, G; Rangaraj, Narayan;

Reference No: MAR0321 Pages: 29 Published on: 3, May, 1999

Abstract: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRC) was set up as a Public Sector company under the Ministry of Railways in July 1990 to bridge the 738 km "Konkan Gap" by providing a railway connection between Roha (150 kms South of Mumbai) and Thokur (about 22 kms North of Mangalore). KRC completed the project at a ... More

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Authors: Venaik, Sunil; Raghuram, G; Sharma, Yashoverman;

Reference No: MAR0344 Pages: 45 Published on: 12, February, 2001

Abstract: The note discusses the characteristics of the shipping industry and professional ship management services industry. It describes how contemporary global marketing management concepts and tools can be used to enhance the competitive position and performance of firms offering professional ship management services. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0347 Pages: 19 Published on: 24, October, 2002

Abstract: The Pallavan Transport Corporation (PTC) was the major urban transport service provider for the city of Madras and its environs. The Corporation had introduced faster services (by reducing bus stoppages), called V and J services, for city buses over some routes. Towards the end of 1987, about 15% of the buses were ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Venkataraman, Krishnan;

Reference No: MAR0349 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 2003

Abstract: This case is based on the real life experience of an emotionally traumatic incident, caused due to the poor servicing by Delta Airlines, and their travel agent. The post incident communication and the subsequent proceedings in the Consumer Court are discussed in the case. The case brings out interesting aspects ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Verma, Sanjay; Dixit, K L; Kapshe, Sanjeevan;

Reference No: PSG0093 Pages: 30 Published on: 15, July, 2004

Abstract: This case attempts to explore the opportunities available for the Indian Railways to be a major logistics and infrastructure provider for handling the port-based traffic of Gandhidham Area. This case focuses on two of the major ports in that area, namely, Kandla and Mundra. This case examines the performance of ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Parikh, Nayan;

Reference No: PSG0095 Pages: 10 Published on: 4, November, 2004

Abstract: Mhow Ghatabillod road was a critical link connecting growing industrial areas around Indore in Madhya Pradesh. The condition of the road was poor. There was an urgent need to improve the road. Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited decided to develop the project on a Build, Operate and Transfer ... More

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Authors: Koshy, Abraham;

Reference No: MAR0378 Pages: 32 Published on: 24, April, 2006

Abstract: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, the flagship company of the Mahindra group with a turnover of `55 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), was planning to launch their new sports utility vehicle as a strategic response to the rapidly changing hues of the Indian automobile market. The case describes the rationale of the new product activity ... More

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