Reference No: COMM0025 Pages: 22Published on: 10, September, 2020
Abstract: On March 18, 2019, Yuvraj Mehta, head Corporate Brand Management & Communications (CBMC) at Larsen & Toubro (L&T), heard about negative media narratives against L&T, following a high-profile merger and acquisition (M&A) between the company and Mindtree. Some of the allegations against L&T were “hostile takeover” and “destruction of Mindtree’ ... More
Reference No: COMM0023TECPages: 15Published on: 17, June, 2019
Abstract: This technical note presents the pedagogic approach to teaching and sharpening critical thinking and written communication used at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) in the Written Analysis and Communication (WAC) course and provides a conceptual model for the course. Examining both the importance of these objectives and the ... More
Reference No: COMM0013(A)Pages: 16Published on: 15, June, 2016
Abstract: The case describes the Maggi debacle faced by Nestle in India. On May 21, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Nestle India to recall Maggi after confirming presence of high levels of lead and Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) in the product. The case traces the events in the Maggi crisis ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(A)Pages: 7Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the branding exercise undertaken by Bank of Baroda in June 2005. It sets the context of the changing industry environment, and describes how the bank took the decision to undertake a repositioning exercise through a major transformation. At the same time, the top management recognized that changes ... More
Reference No: OB0233Pages: 7Published on: 26, June, 2018
Abstract: Mohan Dixit, Head, Sales and Marketing, India Operations, EuroMotoCorp Pvt. Ltd., an automobile manufacturing multinational company headquartered in Munich, Germany. This case outlines the harried nature of his life: professional problems (decrease in the market share, not being able to say 'no', unable to delegate, pressed for time, member of ... More
Reference No: COMM0028Pages: 18Published on: 28, December, 2021
Abstract: Nadia Chauhan, Chief Marketing Officer at Parle Agro set her vision in 2017 to become the dominant player in the beverages segment and to double the turnover to INR 10,000 Cr. by 2022. She had been prompted by the success of the company over the last five years when Parle Agro had doubled ... More
Reference No: PSG0101Pages: 26Published on: 23, February, 2007
Abstract: Rapid technological changes and convergence of media had made "triple play" (i.e. voice, video, and internet) available on a single channel. In India, traditionally the cable TV network provided TV services and telecom network provided telecom/internet services. While some telecom companies had upgraded their networks to provide for ... More
Reference No: OB0204(B)Pages: 37Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: In May 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group took the decision of acquiring Unitor. The price was settled at 73.5 NOK. Despite obvious complementarity, it wasn't an easy decision. The acquisition had posed major challenges due to diversity in geographies, systems, products and markets. It was anticipated that this move would, mainly, ... More
Reference No: OB0184(C)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the various systems like recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and control used by Natural Resources Corporation to manage its people and the feelings of the people working at different levels in the company. A team of consultants is required to evaluate the people management processes in the company ... More
Reference No: OB0117TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the conflict?cooperation problem in industrial settings. After a brief mention of the Lewinian theory of conflict, potential sources of industrial conflict as well as the ways and methods of reducing and resolving the industrial conflict have been suggested. Taking the position that conflict and cooperation are two extremes ... More
Reference No: CMHS0020(A)Pages: 12Published on: 11, July, 2012
Abstract: Dr. Alexander Thomas, CEO, Bangalore Baptist Hospital invited one of the case writers to his hospital to develop a case study. " By God's grace our hospital has grown from an 80 bed secondary care centre to a multi super specialty hospital over the years. We have been awarded the "Excellence in ... More
Reference No: COMM0013(B)Pages: 10Published on: 28, May, 2020
Abstract: After a tumultuous five months, Nestle India was exonerated in the Maggi crisis just in time for Diwali. Although the mood was one of vindication, the leadership team with Suresh Narayanan at the helm, knew they faced a major challenge to regain lost glory. Stock price had plummeted along with ... More
Reference No: STR0479Pages: 18Published on: 29, December, 2023
Abstract: Set in 2021, the case presents the challenges faced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (henceforth BIS) in its journey of hallmarking gold in India - from voluntary hallmarking in 2000 to mandatory hallmarking in 2021. As a government organisation, BIS was tasked with the responsibility of protecting consumer interest and increasing export ... More
Reference No: F&A0138(B)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This case can be discussed in light of the students' expectations at the end of the discussion of Case (A). The union- management relations strain further in spite of the apparent rapport emerging at the end of Case (A). Describes the various facets of the conflict and provides some understanding ... More
