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Authors: Raghuram, G; Vohra, Neharika;

Reference No: PSG0081 Pages: 24 Published 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

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0092(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More

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Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

Reference No: BP0313(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 13, July, 2006

Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More

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Authors: Singh, J P;

Reference No: IMG0015EX Pages: 7 Published on: 31, July, 1998

Abstract: Asian Toys faces the unfortunate situation of closing down its operations owing to injuries caused by the use of its products, by children, and the resultant adverse publicity. However, the key issues are product recall, compensation to victims, and the extent of information to be released to Public. Asian Toys ... More

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Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Koshy, Abraham; Oburai, Prathap; Joy, Roshni;

Reference No: P&IR0206 Pages: 41 Published on: 10, September, 2008

Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More

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Authors: Manikutty, S; Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0171 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1984

Abstract: The Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 and was modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in USA. The Case describes the origin of the DVC idea, its setup, and its experiences in the first two decades of operations. The Case raises the interesting question of how DVC was ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0290 Pages: 35 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More

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Authors: Pandey, I M;

Reference No: F&A0446 Pages: 4 Published on: 22, September, 1998

Abstract: The case deals with a proposal to be prepared by materials manager for buying a new brand sawing machine, the purchase of which could stop sub-contracting of the cutting operation. To get the budget sanctioned, he has to justify his case before the management with attractive return on such an ... More

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Authors: Chudasama, Nishchal; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: MAR0350 Pages: 10 Published on: 27, April, 2003

Abstract: The case ventures to explore the typical distribution channel in the Indian market. The case revolves around his company, Logistics Solutions, a 100-year-old trading and distribution firm, which provides carrying and forwarding services to JOSH Denims, a leading manufacturer and marketer of denim garments. Over a year, an entire tier ... More

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Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar; Ray, Prantika;

Reference No: HRM0239(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 13, December, 2017

Abstract: The chairman of the 60-year old company Texica, Ashutosh Verma approached Dr. Asim Vakil, who has a wide experience in consulting turnaround activities in declining organizations. The organization had undergone few rounds of downsizing and was also reporting about 15-20% attrition in the organization. Dr. Vakil was requested to redesign ... More

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Authors: Ramachandran, K; Bhaskaran, P B;

Reference No: BP0246 Pages: 6 Published on: 22, February, 1996

Abstract: The case narrates the background and the process of implementation of a button cell manufacturing project. Although the promoters were professionally qualified and market potential impressive on paper, they failed to realize the market realities. The financial position of the company erodes over a period of time especially with the ... More

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