Reference No: RJMC0017Pages: 7Published on: 27, May, 2011
Abstract: Dr. Narendran, Director, Indian Medicine (Siddha) College, has been requested by the Head of the College's Pharmacology Department to ensure intellectual protection for, and commercialisation of, a formulation that he had developed for coronary atherosclerosis. Such a request has been made for the first time in the College, and the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0209Pages: 3Published on: 1, June, 2011
Abstract: Shweta, Head, India Operations of FV IT Labs, was facing a decision dilemma. While she was aware of irrational behaviour on part of the founder and CEO of the company at times, there seemed to be nothing she could do about it. From trivial matters like bill payments to approval ... More
Reference No: MAR0421(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, June, 2011
Abstract: The case describes the decision situation of assessing whether to set up production facilities for producing synthetic menthol. The context covers the description of the company, the product : menthol, production process of menthol, international trade, and government environment. The rest of the case describes the decision problems, research problems, information ... More
Reference No: MAR0421(B)Pages: 6Published on: 8, June, 2011
Abstract: The case describes briefly the problem definition stage and details of the research plan for collecting information to address the question: "whether to set up a plant for manufacturing synthetic menthol through the process invented by the R&D Division of Chemical Products Limited?". The plan includes a description of ... More
Reference No: OB0209Pages: 21Published on: 9, June, 2011
Abstract: Lupin, a transnational pharmaceutical company, had put in place a talent management process to ensure achievement of its ambitious organisational goals. The company emerged successful in creating acceptance for talent management in the organisation. But a few challenges persisted, most critical of them being: how do you manage talent in ... More
Reference No: PROD0295Pages: 45Published on: 2, September, 2011
Abstract: ACC Limited, under Project 30-30, had targeted to produce and sell 30 million tons (mt) of cement in the year 2011. In May 2011, the Head of Central Logistics had found the target of the project to have become increasingly difficult to achieve. He believed that to sell 30 mt of cement, 30 mt had ... More
Reference No: COMM0007Pages: 20Published on: 9, September, 2011
Abstract: The case discusses the initiation of Sampoorna Parivartan (Total Transformation) at Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL) which operates in the real estate and construction sector in south India. In 14 years, BEL had grown to become a conglomerate of five companies generating business worth Rs. 500 crore in 2010. Given the growth in business ... More
Reference No: CIIE0002Pages: 12Published on: 1, November, 2011
Abstract: Kwench Library Solutions (Kwench), a Mumbai-based start-up that offered library services to corporate clients, looked anxiously for angel funding to establish itself and expand to other parts of the country. The time - the first few months of the 2008-09 global recession - was particularly bad. The angel investors who ... More
Reference No: RJMC0018Pages: 32Published on: 4, November, 2011
Abstract: The case describes the evolution and progress of the project based method (PBM) of teaching at Smt. Sulochana Devi Singhania School, an Indian Council for Secondary Education School, in grades I to IV over a 15 year period. It delineates the roles played by Mr. Rasikbhai, educational advisor to the school, ... More
Reference No: MAR0422Pages: 31Published on: 14, November, 2011
Abstract: Prayas is a unique healthcare initiative, launched in India by Sanofi-Aventis, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, with the objectives of updating the medical knowledge of doctors in semi-urban and rural areas, bridging the gap between diagnosis and treatment, and making available quality medicines at affordable prices. This case discusses the ... More
Reference No: CISG0117Pages: 33Published on: 14, November, 2011
Abstract: Take Solutions, Middle East and Africa (TSMEA) was a joint venture owned by the Aldamer family from Saudi Arabia, TSL from India and WJ Towell Group from Oman. TSMEA was a distributor, system integrator and after sales service provider to Intermec handheld computers in the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) segment ... More
Reference No: BP0342Pages: 5Published on: 15, November, 2011
Abstract: ONGC vs. Sumitomo - Supreme Court of India, 28 July, 2010 - is an example of a dispute in an international contract, with an arbitration clause, which could have been avoided. Ironically, it took almost two decades to be finally decided. The purpose of this case is to make the readers think ... More
Reference No: CMHS0012Pages: 11Published on: 2, December, 2011
Abstract: Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial (ARAM) Weavers' Hospital was set up in 1996 in Ranchi by the Chotanagpur Regional Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Union Ltd, to fulfill the dream of Mr. Ansari who dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of the weaver community. Starting as a 75 bed secondary care health facility, ARAM ... More
Reference No: MAR0427Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2012
Abstract: Tihar Jail (TJ), one of the largest prisons in the world. However, TJ functions as a reformation and rehabilitation centre which aims at transforming the convicts into better human beings and employable citizens. As a part of this effort, it operates a factory and a baking school in its premises. ... More
