Reference No: BP0331Pages: 18Published on: 5, October, 2009
Abstract: This case discuses the process of unbundling and restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB). The UPSEB had accumulated losses of Rs. 6500 crores by year 2000. The state government trifurcated UPSEB into three separate corporations, each handling generation, transmission and distribution of power. There was strong protest against the trifurcation ... More
Reference No: OB0246(A)Pages: 23Published on: 29, March, 2023
Abstract: This case highlights the loopholes in succession planning and issues of corporate governance at the multinational conglomerate Tata Group headquartered in Mumbai, India. This is a three-part case which highlights the dramatic removal of Cyrus Mistry from the chairmanship of Tata Group. The case is based on excerpts from the ... More
Reference No: BP0319(B)Pages: 23Published on: 14, February, 2007
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Thermax (A). It describes strategy formulation and implementation associated with decisions over investment and internationalization after the firm raised capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). While resolving top management succession issues, the firm finds itself in a business downturn that sharply erodes its ... More
Reference No: OB0249(A)Pages: 4Published on: 26, June, 2025
Abstract: Part A explores the struggles of a CLO in a fast-growing organization where they have to balance risk and caution in decision-making. Within the top management team, the CLO’s call for cautious decision making is considered an impediment by other team members within the CXO level team. ... More
Reference No: PSG0098(A)Pages: 44Published on: 5, April, 2006
Abstract: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is the first airport in the joint sector, with large-scale public participation. The new airport project was conceived as an alternative to the then existing naval airport, which was not capable of handling wide-bodied aircraft due to runway limitations. The Cochin airport project throws up ... More
Reference No: MAR0468Pages: 41Published on: 9, May, 2016
Abstract: The case deals with comparison of two events namely Bhopal Gas Tragedy and BP Oil Spill Tragedy. Specifically, the case compares the negotiation process and the outcome of negotiation process. In other words, the case compares how negotiation was carried out on behalf of victims of these tragedies and resulted ... More
Reference No: HRM0258Pages: 25Published on: 22, March, 2023
Abstract: The Everest Premiere League (EPL) is a leading franchise-based Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in Nepal. Despite challenges from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), local competitors and sponsors, the EPL has established itself as a cult figure in the Himalayan region by successfully mitigating these challenges. The case focuses on ... More
Reference No: MAR0491Pages: 7Published on: 31, March, 2017
Abstract: Fish TV, one of the largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) television operator in India found itself in trouble. Customers had accused the company of misleading them by way of false advertising and were now asking for restitution. Rajeev Batra, CEO of Fish TV was now facing a dilemma as to whether the ... More
Reference No: BP0144(G)Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... More
Reference No: BP0040(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case describes the history of the company since its incorporation (in 1960) to 1968. It focuses on the major proxy fight between the Firestone Rubber and Tyre Company and the Kilachand interests which arose over the issue of the appointment of a firm in which the Kilachands were interested as the ... More
Reference No: PSG0123Pages: 19Published on: 28, July, 2017
Abstract: ‘Saksham’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of one of the largest public sector companies in India, the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), provides specific training in skills required for plastic industry to low-income communities potentially affected by GAIL’s business operations. Unlike a typical GAIL CSR programme, which ... More
Reference No: BP0395Pages: 12Published on: 12, July, 2017
Abstract: The case deals with an Urban Cooperative Bank situated in Ahmedabad, known as Ahmedabad Peoples Urban Cooperative Bank (APUCB). The bank had come under the scanner of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during 2009 because of mismanagement. It had failed to resolve its liquidity crisis even after the Reserve Bank of ... More
Reference No: BP0081(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case follow upon the Punjab National Bank (AR) (BP0081) case, describing the changes that were introduced by Mr Prakash Tandon, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank, in organization, budgeting, personnel, culture, public relations and publicity, and performance. The case sets the stage for an evaluation of the ... More
Reference No: BP0008Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is to follow the case "An Interview with a Young Businessman" (OB0019). It deals with the problems faced by the young man who wrestled with the ethics of management in the previous case. Students should evaluate his actions in light of his problems and his point of view ... More
