Reference No: CISG0080Pages: 13Published on: 5, September, 2003
Abstract: In early 1999, Canto Systems Limiteds (CSL) bid was the only response to Queen Port Trusts (QPT) tender for the supply/ installation of hardware, and the development of software. The tender quote, however, did not include any documented basis for determining the total person-months and bid amounts. While the final contract ... More
Reference No: MAR0383Pages: 14Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: Abstract The case describes locations, facilities, infrastructure, market, manpower, customer profile, competition and performance of one training and experimentation outlet. It also describes different types of experiments (operations, service, and customer related) conducted at the outlet. Outlet in-charge / sales officer is faced with the issues of deciding what research/ experiments ... More
Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More
Reference No: BP0235(A)Pages: 44Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: Electronics Corporation of India Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, faces the problem of formulating product market strategy and evolving an overall corporate strategy. Consideration has to be given to the needs of the planned nuclear programme, cash generations, opportunities of growth, and the needs ... More
Reference No: PSG0065TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note describes the concept of MOUs conditions for their effectiveness, origin of the concept, different kinds of MOUs and their format, the mechanisms of monitoring MOUs and the lessons for meaningful application of MOU concept. It briefly describes the experiences in some countries and discusses the reasons for the ... More
Reference No: BP0397Pages: 15Published on: 10, January, 2017
Abstract: The case documents the evolution of an eye care hospital promoted by not-for profit organization located in Mandvi, District-Surat, close to the tribal community of Gujarat state, India.
In a short span of five years (as of 2016), the trust has evolved as a community hospital. The value proposition of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0403Pages: 8Published on: 12, December, 2008
Abstract: The case talks about how Nokia issued product advisory that dealt with crisis of overheating caused in specific lot of batteries of Nokia handset, the result that publicity and consumer response are outlined. The case covers messages issued by company using different communication channels. The case highlights issues of marketing ... More
Reference No: F&A0408Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: BHEL is a very large public sector company employing about 75,000 employees and about Rs. 10,000 crore capital. In the beginning of 1986, the company was considering its long term strategy of changing its business portfolio mix in a way that it could help to maintain the company's high growth with profitability and ... More
Reference No: BP0263Pages: 9Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More
Reference No: F&A0405Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The case focuses on the process of business reorganization and divestment decision. The need for emphasizing both financial and non-financial aspects of reorganization is highlighted. The case also provides opportunity to discuss the financial policy of the company in the context of its corporate philosophy. ... More
Reference No: CMA0825Pages: 17Published on: 28, June, 2024
Abstract: SFarmsIndia is a unique online platform that seeks to match agricultural landowners directly with potential buyers. After a successful first venture (Slanutak-1), the founders were considering launching another platform (Slanutak-2) that would offer fractional ownership of land. They needed to decide on (1) an optimal crop rotation plan; (2) a company structure; ... More
Reference No: F&A0217Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising long term funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between short term borrowing and medium term bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
