Reference No: MAR0347Pages: 19Published 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
Reference No: COMM0001(A)Pages: 9Published on: 8, November, 2002
Abstract: Pennar Investor Services Private Limited (PISPL); a share registry company, was set up in 1994 by the Pennar Group of companies initially to service Pennar shareholders and then to take on similar work for other companies. The client companies were doing very well and the fees for maintaining the shares and ... More
Reference No: COMM0001(B)Pages: 6Published on: 8, November, 2002
Abstract: Pennar Investor Services Private Limited (PISPL); a share registry company, was set up in 1994 by the Pennar Group of companies initially to service Pennar shareholders and then to take on similar work for other companies. The client companies were doing very well and the fees for maintaing the shares and ... More
Reference No: BP0282(A)Pages: 16Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the dilemma of Mr. Ramkumar, General Manager of Finance, of Tube Investments of India Limited. Ramkumar has been asked to take up the leadership of TI Cycles. If he decides to accept the offer, it would be the first general management assignment for him. There are career ... More
Reference No: BP0280(A)Pages: 17Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the situation of TI Cycles in 1997. The Vice President, and General Manager of the company are required to assess the opportunities for new product development to accelerate the growth and competitiveness of TI Cycles. The case provides the background for identifying product market opportunities for improving the ... More
Reference No: BP0282(B)Pages: 12Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the initiatives of Ramkumar who took over as the Vice President of TI Cycles, and the corporate management of Tube Investments of India Limited to turn around the organization and create a platform for future growth. The protagonist Ramkumar is expected to review the performance and decide ... More
Reference No: BP0280(C)Pages: 18Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the processes used by a cycle manufacturing company (TI) for developing an innovative offer -- geared bicycles, for the Indian market. It also briefly describes the current methodology of product development used at TI. The case can be used for understanding the key steps in new offer ... More
Reference No: BP0282(C)Pages: 29Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the performance, competitive situation, and regulatory environment of TI Cycles in 2000-01. It presents the key initiatives of the management of TI Cycles between 1994-95 and 2000-01 in manufacturing, internationalization, new product development, organizational restructuring and new culture building. Mr. Hari, the new President of TI Cycles ... More
Reference No: ECO0348Pages: 27Published on: 31, December, 2002
Abstract: This paper deals with the evaluation of the civil aeronautics sectors since the 1930s in the background of Government intervention & technological changes. The paper has tried to contrast the active interference by European nations in the domestic aviation sector with the comparatively "hands off" approach of the US, and the ... More
Reference No: CMHS0017Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) administers three large general hospitals namely, VS Hospital, SCL Hospital, and LG Hospital for providing tertiary health care services to its citizens. As teaching hospitals, VS, SCL, and LG Hospitals are bound by the norms laid down by the Medical Council of India (MCI) regarding the ... More
Reference No: MAR0352(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: The case describes the market research carried out by TI Cycles for assessing the opportunity available for geared bicycles in India. It presents the background of the company, its marketing function, the new product development process, and the performance till 1996-97. The case provides a detailed plan for market research ... More
Reference No: PROD0252Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: The case presents the materials management issues related to a large hospital. Provides an opportunity to find a unified solution to issues related to materials function. The structure, co-ordination and processes can be also discussed to improve the effectiveness of material function. ... More
Reference No: CMHS0017-HindiPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: अहमदाबाद नगर निगम (एएमसी) अपने नागरिकों को तृतीयक स्तर की स्वास्थ्य देखभाल सेवाएँ उपलब्ध कराते हुए तीन बड़े अस्पतालों का संचालन करता है, जो हैं - वी.एस. अस्पताल, एस.सी.एल. अस्पताल, एवं एल.जी. अस्पताल। शिक्षा अस्पताल के रूप में, वी.एस., एस.सी.एल., एवं एल.जी. अस्पताल भारतीय चिकित्सा परिषद् (एमसीआई) द्वारा निर्धारित नियमों से कार्मिकों अथवा विभागों एवं रोगियों की देखभाल व शिक्षा के संबंध में बाध्य है। ये नियम एमबीबीएस तथा एमडी कोर्स के लिए दाखिला प्राप्त वार्षिक छात्रों की संख्या पर आधारित होते हैं। अकादमिक वर्ष 2000-01 के प्रारम्भ से, एएमसी ने नये वार्षिक एमबीबीएस दाखिले में 50 बैठकों की वृद्धि की। एएमसी चिकित्सा कॉलेजों के डीन ने प्रति वर्ष 150 वार्षिक दाखिलों के लिए एमसीआई के नियमों का अनुपालन करने के लिए प्रत्येक अस्पताल में चिकित्सा विभागों की पहचान की है। अस्पताल के अधीक्षक रोगी देखभाल के बारे में इस पुनर्गठन के प्रभाव के बारे में चिंतित हैं। ... More
Reference No: MAR0369Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: A group of colleagues went out for dinner at a restaurant, which was part of one of the top hotel chains. They were disappointed with their entire experience at this restaurant. The case provides details about the incident and what had followed thereafter. In the process, the case highlights issues ... More
Reference No: MAR0349Pages: 16Published 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
