Reference No: COMM0011Pages: 16Published on: 20, July, 2013
Abstract: Michael, Managing Partner of Meenachil Konkretes, a small rural unit in Kerala, India, that manufactured concrete blocks, found that the plant did not achieve full production because of absenteeism among his workers. As they divided the earnings equally among themselves, they rejected Michael's suggestion to increase the team size or ... More
Reference No: F&A0510Pages: 7Published on: 24, July, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with risk management issues related to a large calendar spread position in a highly seasonal and volatile commodity (natural gas). Apart from fundamental factors affecting the supply and demand for natural gas, the spread is also exposed to transient price movements in the futures market itself. The ... More
Reference No: F&A0509Pages: 5Published on: 24, July, 2013
Abstract: The case is about an Indian company hedging soya oil price risk in the US futures market instead of in the Indian market to take advantage of better liquidity and wider choice of hedging instruments there. A stable long run relationship (cointegration) between the two markets appeared to make the ... More
Reference No: BP0361Pages: 20Published on: 30, July, 2013
Abstract: Director, Fisheries Department, Mizoram Government, wanted to develop the fisheries sector by utilizing natural land water & fish resources, not only for augmenting food production of state to reach a stage of self dependency for fish requirement, but also to generate employment, developing leadership, team building & entrepreneurial skill among the people. ... More
Reference No: BP0360Pages: 20Published on: 31, July, 2013
Abstract: The case illustrates an entrepreneurial voyage and venture creation and through it helps in identifying the reasons and causes for that venture’s failure. It also enables discussion on the importance of planning a venture, more importantly; financing, managing, growing, and ending a venture and on how to avoid the ... More
Reference No: MAR0438Pages: 11Published on: 13, August, 2013
Abstract: The case illustrates the sequence of events that played out between the customer and his interaction with a Bank from which he availed a credit card and a loan. The failure of service deliverables and deficiencies in the processes of the bank resulted in default of the loan amount and ... More
Reference No: BP0362Pages: 6Published on: 26, August, 2013
Abstract: This exercise describes the competitive dynamics situation faced by two large companies, Colgate – Palmolive and Proctor and Gamble in oral care business. Both of them introduced a tooth whitening solutions and anticipated to sustain their competitive lead. P&G introduced its solution in August 2000 and Colgate followed it in September 2002. ... More
Reference No: RJMC0027Pages: 6Published on: 25, September, 2013
Abstract: The case illustrates situations that often arise in an organization that have ethical dilemmas for various functionaries in the organization. The perspective of the functionaries is coloured by the role they play in the organization and their perception of their responsibility and accountability. Should pragmatism in such tricky situations over-ride ... More
Reference No: QM0257Pages: 3Published on: 25, September, 2013
Abstract: Management decisions require concepts, frameworks, and techniques to be applied from several functions and disciplines simultaneously to find solutions. The case illustrates the application of optimization along with financial evaluation of investment decisions, to a decision on warehousing facing Sytel. The case identifies the elements of cash flows that are ... More
Reference No: BP0363 (A)Pages: 35Published on: 30, September, 2013
Abstract: This case mainly talks about the journey of IFCI since its inception amidst the institutional changes that had taken place in India; how the changing institutional context of an emerging economy like India could affect the growth path of a firm in a regulated industry; and how a leadership style ... More
Reference No: BP0367Pages: 20Published on: 15, November, 2013
Abstract: The case describes a born global Indian enterprise in R& D that developed and leveraged knowledge-intensive business services in speciality chemicals, custom synthesis of genes and contract research co-evolving dynamic capabilities in partnership with multinationals from Europe and North America. Challenges concerned fostering a credible talent management ecosystem where scientific ... More
Reference No: PSG0113Pages: 12Published on: 26, November, 2013
Abstract: The case provides an opportunity to discuss the state of policing as a service in India. It contains a short review of key reports that have been brought out over the years on reforms needed in policing in India to make police a force that is responsive to the needs ... More
Reference No: BP0350Pages: 8Published on: 21, December, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with sovereignty and issues related to doing business in a foreign land. It highlights aspects of taking political risk for granted and factoring in or not factoring in the legal environment, which includes the rule of law and independence of judiciary, in a particular jurisdiction. The case ... More
Reference No: RJMC0028Pages: 19Published on: 23, December, 2013
Abstract: The Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow is preparing to face two challenges: maintaining the educational purpose of transforming students into down-to-earth managers and lifelong champions of the institute, and attracting and retaining good faculty. The case illustrates the institutional processes that a school which is part of a chain ... More
Reference No: F&A0512Pages: 23Published on: 2, January, 2014
Abstract: This case describes the use of securitization by Microfinance institutions. Even though securitization with tranching received a bad name during the financial crisis it can be used to relax financial constraints for Microfinance institutions which provide loans to the poor. The case elaborates how IFMR Trust Pioneer II facilitates a ... More
