Reference No: HRM0263Pages: 11Published on: 3, December, 2024
Abstract: This case focuses on the human resource management (HRM) practices adopted by an integrated facilities management company in the UAE. Despite its people-first approach, the company faced challenges related to issues of employees’ conduct. These issues primarily arose from a lack of HRM strength and multicultural sensitivities. The case presents ... More
Reference No: CMA0810Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 2004
Abstract: With the competition growing in the seed industry, especially in niche market segments, the sales revenue of MAHYCO was falling over the past couple of years. Supply chain management was viewed as an important source of competitive advantage. Availability, quality and competitive pricing were key customer expectations. To achieve this, ... More
Reference No: STR0458(B)Pages: 14Published on: 16, March, 2021
Abstract: This case describes the transformation of the HR organisation of Mahindra’s AFS sector from 2013 to 2017. The CHRO and his team designed and implemented a blueprint aimed at enhancing the strategic role of HR. The migration from a traditional to a strategic role entailed anticipating and allaying apprehensions related to ... More
Reference No: PSG0081Pages: 24Published on: 26, February, 2001
Abstract: Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) catered to about 50 percent of the dredging requirements in India, most of which were at the major ports. This market share had dropped from a 95 percent level, over the past few years, due primarily to liberalization and ports moving away from a nomination basis to ... More
Reference No: MAR0264TECPages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1995
Abstract: The note delineates important distribution management decision areas like designing of system of distribution, selection of channel members, developing and improving capabilities of channel members, and systems of working with channel members, including evaluation and control. The current management practices with respect to each of the decision (sub-decision) areas are ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(B)Pages: 36Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: FoodWorld is a division of Spencer's, the retailing company of RPG Enterprises (RPG). This case focuses on the supply chain strategy. The key issues were 1) what to stock, 2) where and whom to source from, 3) how to reduce total delivery time from vendor to store and 4) how to reduce the cost ... 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: MAR0414Pages: 13Published on: 26, March, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with Allegiance Corp Bank's Private Banking Function. Allegiance Corp Bank is a Private Sector bank operational in India since early 90's. Private Banking, at Allegiance Corp Bank is a function that caters to High Networth Individuals and cross sells investment products to them. Services include free of ... More
Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More
Reference No: OB0224Pages: 18Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: The case, “Shivani Carriers Pvt. Ltd.: Managing Employee Motivation at the Bottom of the Pyramid”, has been designed to teach students about the basic principles of employee motivation. The case is also a representative example of the problems faced by small and medium-sized businesses in employee acquisition, motivation, and retention, ... More
Reference No: F&A0187Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The management of Brown (India) Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidy of the Brown Group, UK, was considering various alternatives for raising additional funds for expansion, either by borrowing or by an issue of shares to the Indian public. If the shares are issued to the Indian public, what should ... 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: PSG0107Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 2009
Abstract: The top management of MPSEZ met to decide on the final price band of its public issue, which was the first of its kind in India. While the lead underwriter had suggested a price band of Rs. 400-440, the company officials were not very sure about the same. It was ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(C)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case deals with the factors that facilitate comparison with standards of performance, budgeted or past, separating financial information and performance indicators. The reporting formats used in one of the four product groups are analyzed with a view to developing understanding of design variables in management reporting systems. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More