Reference No: STR0476Pages: 25Published on: 17, August, 2023
Abstract: In 2022, Berger Paints Ltd. (Berger) was one of the leading paint manufacturing companies in India. Despite the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic affecting businesses worldwide, Berger had reported promising revenue and profit figures and indicated strong growth potential for the future.
With modest beginnings in 1923, Berger was able to grow to become ... More
Reference No: STR0468Pages: 23Published on: 11, November, 2022
Abstract: What started as a FMCG distributor in 1967 in Kenya as Export Finance Company, is now a dynamic global conglomerate across 48 countries and 5 continents — Export Trading Group. ETG was taken over by the then CFO Mahesh Patel after exit of the founding stakeholders. It was then when the company shifted its ... More
Reference No: CMA0309(C)Pages: 7Published on: 3, March, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the problems of implementation of the performance budget in the construction activities of a dairy project. It has been shown that all parts of a performance budget should be implemented simultaneously if the budget is to serve as a management control mechanism. ... More
Reference No: CISG0042(B)Pages: 5 Published on: 19, November, 1998
Abstract: Indian Railways is the world's second largest railway system under a single management, and the largest in Asia. IR has a regular work-force of 1.6 million employees. Its fleet of rolling stock includes over 9000 locomotives, 30,000 passenger cars (coaches), and 350,000 freight cars. IR is a multi-gauge multi-traction system, covering over 100,000 km of ... More
Reference No: MAR0190Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case has used a fairly a sophisticated a methodology to develop a scale to measure job discontent among Development Officers of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. The methodology involve first generating a large number of items covering various dimensions of job discontent. The statements are then systematically screened ... More
Reference No: P&IR0207Pages: 22Published on: 31, March, 2009
Abstract: The Indian Insurance Industry is facing tough times not only in the business front but also in attracting and retaining talent in the sales function. Aviva India had re-entered the Indian life insurance market in 1995, but started business operations a few years later. In addition to the bank assurance business ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(B)Pages: 12Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the steps taken to strengthen the internal communication channel in order to bring about employee engagement during the branding exercise of the bank in 2005 and to make it a deep change of style of business rather than only a change in logo and colours. ... 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: STR0451(B)Pages: 9Published on: 31, December, 2020
Abstract: Madan Mohanka set up Tega Industries Ltd. in 1976 to manufacture abrasion-resistant rubber mill lining products used in the mining and mineral processing industries. In 2011, as part of its inorganic expansion strategy, Tega bought a company in Chile. However, post-acquisition, several managerial, legal and commercial problems crept up in its manufacturing ... More
Reference No: BP0247Pages: 37Published on: 1, August, 1997
Abstract: Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) was the second largest Indian shipping company, operating 48 ships. During 1994-95, GESCO had a turnover of Rs. 824.67 crore. The company had more than tripled its turnover over the previous five years. With the changing economic environment and increasing competition, the company was considering strategies for ... More
Reference No: F&A0022Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the absorption of a sick bank by a large scheduled bank, and focuses on the problems of valuation and postmerger administrative and management problems. ... More
Reference No: F&A0142Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the problem of handling an undisciplined employee at a bank's branch office. The employee, who is an active union member, has an unflattering performance record. Repeated memos from the branch manager fail to improve his performance. Ultimately, the branch manager, with the concurrence of the head office, conducts ... More
Reference No: PROD0171Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: CPCL is a joint sector firm set up with Japanese collaboration to produce acrylic plastic using the by?product of a petrochemical complex??a highly poisonous gas??as a key raw material. Although the manufacturing process was sound, the company was beset with a number of problems during its two? ... More