Reference No: BP0144(D)Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews the company's performance during a seven-year period--1974-75 to 1980-81. Voltas had resorted to certain operational strategies having significant financial implications: 1) it altered its method of calculating depreciation on its fixed assets; 2) it entered into foreign collaboration for its international operations; 3) it absorbed two of its affiliate companies with ... More
Reference No: MAR0280Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of communicating special features of a trademark referring to processing of fabric to the target audience. A comprehensive research was commissioned by the company for obtaining data on behavioural characteristics and awareness of advertising for this and similar processes. The focus is on the ... More
Reference No: BP0144(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the growth of Voltas over a 25-year period. The case identifies the significant changes in the companys strategies during this period. It highlights the challenges of the 1980s, and the opportunities and threats facing the company. ... More
Reference No: BP0171Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 and was modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in USA. The Case describes the origin of the DVC idea, its setup, and its experiences in the first two decades of operations. The Case raises the interesting question of how DVC was ... More
Reference No: CMA0599(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Focuses on problems in achieving planned targets of the fisheries cooperative in terms of ownership of boats and harvesting of fish from the sea. ... More
Reference No: QM0195Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case describes a problem faced by the President of Dharwar Drilling Society. In areas around Dharwar irrigation is essential for increasing agricultural production. The way to get water is through drilling. However, the well drilled may be dry, hence the farmers are reluctant to take a chance. The President ... More
Reference No: BP0188Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Illustrates how managers are likely to face an awkward situation if they act on an impulse without first being sure of their facts. Naik assumes that Patil, one of his subordinates, is the one who has been promoted and congratulates him. Patil takes it for granted that his boss knows ... More