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List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Indian Railways' Computerized Passenger Reservation System

    Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0213 Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Computerization of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) is a key strategy in the corporate plan (1985- 2000) of the Indian Railways. As a part of this strategy, computerized PRS had been implemented in Delhi, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta by the end of 1988. The PRS in the secondlevel cities of Hyderabad, ... More

  2. SEWA: A Trade Union with a Difference

    Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti;

    Reference No: OB0173 Pages: 31 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: SEWA, or the Self?Employed Women's Association, is a trade union devoted to the cause of the upliftment of poor, self?employed women. Unions are often known as protest organizations aimed at wrestling maximum advantages from the employers for their worker? members. SEWA as a trade union has pitched itself ... More

  3. Reliance: The Sturdy Bubble

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0393 Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Deals with innovative financial strategies and accounting policies adopted by Reliance Industries. The case covers the entire life history of the company, thus providing an opportunity for financial and strategy analysis. To save computational work, appropriate ratios and funds flow analysis is provided in the Appendix. Market price data are ... More

  4. 20th Century Finance Corporation Ltd

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0384 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The case discusses accounting policy issues such as depreciation, deferred tax, capitalization of interests, etc. in a leasing company. It also provides an opportunity for financial analysis, interfirm comparison, evaluation of financial strategies and evaluation of share price. ... More

  5. Perceived Risk and Rural Entrepreneurship (Parts I & II)

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0667 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Six sets of situations have been reproduced from "The Rural University: Experiment in Educational Innovation" to identify four types of risks, viz. technical, economic, social, and environmental. The case analysis suggests that there could be at least three propositions about "risk and rural entrepreneurship." These are: 1) In any set of ... More

  6. Indian Airlines: Caravelle Maintenance Planning

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Narayanan, N;

    Reference No: QM0211 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The case depicts a maintenance planning and scheduling problem for the Caravelle aircraft fleet of Indian Airlines. Major inspections and maintenance required to be carried out after a specified number of flying hours are described. The objective is to develop preventive maintenance schedules to ensure proper utilization of the available ... More

  7. Prabhat Manufacturing Company

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0391 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: This is an introductory case on rights issue. It discusses the fixing of rights issue premium, evaluation of a right, and the effect of the rights issue on earnings per share (EPS) and dividend per share (DPS). ... More

  8. Sohan Pan House

    Authors: Gupta, Nirmal; Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0294 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Highlights the working of a small retail shop (pan house), covering the starting of the shop, present status, products handled, and return on investment with different margins earned on various product categories. This case helps in understanding the functioning of a retailer and the various issues involved in retail management. ... More

  9. State Civil Supplies Corporation: Retailing of Medicines

    Authors: Barua, Samir K; Raghunathan, V;

    Reference No: F&A0382 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The case depicts a real-life situation primarily concerned with overstocking of inventory in a trading activity (retailing of medicines). Other issues that are effectively brought out in the case relate to the development of appropriate incentive schemes for the entire staff involved directly or indirectly with the operations and development ... More

  10. Managing a Messy Task

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0662 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The case relates to mess management in an educational institute which is used by four hundred and fifty students and by four hundred non-supervisory staff who are unionized, frequently resorting to mass leave, campaigns and agitation. There is a mess committee represented by students, faculty, the warden and the staff ... More

  11. Mayank's Dilemma

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0389 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Introduces the various concepts of inflation accounting. It questions the assumptions behind generally accepted accounting principles, and explores other alternatives like current cost and purchasing power, and adjusted financial statements. The distinction between accounting income and economic income is highlighted. ... More

  12. Shyam Lal and Associates

    Authors: Bhat, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0396 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The objective of this case is to discuss the time value of money and the role of discount rate in discounting procedure while evaluating any investment project or repayment schedule. The importance of concepts like present value and future value is discussed. Students are assigned to use factors like FVFn, ... More

  13. Selection of Executive Trainees in Godrej

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0179 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case examines the practice and issues involved in the selection of executive trainees in Godrej. ... More

  14. Bovine Development in India: An Overview of Policies and Programmes

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Ahuja, Vinod;

    Reference No: CMA0676 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: Fact pertaining to livestock in India, and a historical overview of the policies and programmes for bovine development have been presented in this case which provides a basis for discussion on the objectives, relevance, and execution of policies and strategies for cattle and buffalo development. ... More

  15. Hindustan Lever Limited

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0405 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case focuses on the process of business reorganization and divestment decision. The need for emphasizing both financial and non-financial aspects of reorganization is highlighted. The case also provides opportunity to discuss the financial policy of the company in the context of its corporate philosophy. ... More

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