Reference No: F&A0502Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: Vedanta group has grown through acquisitions with significant intra-group cross-holdings and the presence of minority shareholders.The 2011-12 Annual report lists 99 subsidiaries. The case describes an earlier failed attempt in 2008 to simplify the group structure and an ongoing attempt expected to be completed by early 2013.Apart from simplifying the group ... More
Reference No: BP0356Pages: 17Published on: 18, January, 2013
Abstract: This case provides an opportunity to develop criteria for the selection of a leader who would lead a well established conglomerate. It provides details about the initiatives of the predecessors, the changing environment of businesses, internal concerns and the challenges before the new leader. A list of the contenders for ... More
Reference No: BP0354Pages: 8Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: The case is based on an organization that is guided by the mission to help an under-privileged community. The strategy of the organization therefore is coloured by absence of concern for financial viablity. After becoming aware of the need to enhance operational efficiency, the CEO realizes that a re-engineering of ... More
Reference No: F&A0499EPPages: 1Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: This one page case extends the situation described in the classic case ‘Smoky Valley café’. It conjures up a situation whereby the business is appropriated by one of the two partners. This makes the dis-inherited partner eligible to ask for payment. The instructor may discuss various ways in which compensation ... More
Reference No: BP0353Pages: 6Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: The case is based on an organization that is guided by the mission to help an under-privileged community. The strategy of the organization therefore is coloured by absence of concern for financial viablity. After becoming aware of the need to enhance operational efficiency, the CEO realizes that a re-engineering of ... More
Reference No: F&A0498Pages: 5Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: The case covers a diverse set of concepts in costing in a context that can be understood by every student. The case initiates students to direct costs, indirect costs and the method of allocating indirect and overhead costs to arrive at the traditional full cost for a product. The case ... More
Reference No: OB0213Pages: 16Published on: 5, March, 2013
Abstract: This case is in four parts, highlighting the crossroads at which the protagonist Savita finds herself in and the difficulties she faces in balancing her career aspirations with family responsibilities. A Fellow of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Savita’s dilemmas concern working in a prestigious management institute in ... More
