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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0233(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: The team of consultants engaged in defining L&T's businesses, and streamlining its management planning and control systems, identifies four major "product groups" as distinct businesses of L&T. The existing reporting system in relation to one of these four groups is described. The case seeks to identify the determinants ... More

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Authors: Kaul, Asha; Desai, Avani; Sharma, Sanjeev; Chakravarty, Urjani; Arora, Shubhda;

Reference No: COMM0030 Pages: 17 Published on: 28, December, 2023

Abstract: BuyHive, a sourcing platform, had been launched in 2020 during the pandemic. It was a Business-to-Business (B2B) tech-enabled sourcing and aggregator platform that connected buyers with suppliers using global sourcing experts and technology. After three years of organic growth, the company made projections, charting exponential growth of USD 600 million in ... More

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Authors: Wadhva, C D; Bhandari, B R;

Reference No: ECO0233 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: This case deals with the intricacies of international contracting in the export-import business, including the problems of exchange rate fluctuations. The case specifically focuses on the export contract of Super Traders Ltd, Bombay (an export house), with the Textile Trading Corporation, Tedda (Tedda Arab Kingdom), concluded in 1964 on a principal ... More

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Authors: Mukherjee, Saral; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PROD0290 Pages: 15 Published on: 24, May, 2007

Abstract: Bayer CropScience is a world leader in the crop protection business. Significant challenges exist in ensuring availability of pesticides to farmers spread all over India. Indian agriculture is predominantly rain fed and crucially depends on the seasonal monsoon. Different pests may attack the standing crop during different phases of the ... More

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Authors: Vijaya Sherry Chand;

Reference No: RJMC0015TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 19, November, 2010

Abstract: This note provides a very brief introduction to some of the sociological terms and concepts used in discussions on the socio-political environment. It is primarily meant for the use of the students of the course Socio-cultural Environment of Business, offered at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. However, it can ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: OB0001(B) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: OB0001(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, Akhileshwar;

Reference No: BP0428 Pages: 9 Published on: 12, February, 2019

Abstract: Contracts term of commercial sale of goods have a ‘title retention clause’, preventing the transfer of ownership till the seller is fully paid. The unpaid seller gets the right to repossess the goods from the buyer. Exigencies of businesses have led to introduction of further clauses allowing the buyer to ... More

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Authors: Gaikwad, V R; Mote, V L; Ranade, C G; Seetharaman, S P;

Reference No: CMA0533 Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: A state marketing federation, taking advantage of the scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation, started a cold storage without a detailed feasibility report. The unit failed to get sufficient volume of business. Inefficient management made the cold storage unpopular with the users. some consultants were called in to suggest ... More

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Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

Reference No: BP0313(A) Pages: 4 Published on: 22, May, 2006

Abstract: ITC Limited was the first large Indian transnational firm to undertake significant diversification and restructuring as part of its corporate strategy. The diversification strategy was designed by visionary leaders and professional managers from within. The strategy required to be supported by generating profits from low margin high volume traditional businesses ... More

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Authors: Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: F&A0186 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... More

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Authors: Manikutty, S; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: BP0293 Pages: 32 Published on: 24, April, 2003

Abstract: This case describes the DHL (Express) division of Airfreight Limited and its attempt in nurturing the Indian air express market. Towards the end of 1997, due to changes in the market, the company was facing some major choices. These were (I) how to run the two segments of business, namely, the ... More

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0024 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The note contains factual information regarding and role played by the Managing Agency system in the promotion, Financial and management of Indian business. The existing information o this system is document in this note which servers as a background reading material for "Flogging the Dead Horse Should the Managing Agency ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0042 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The owner of Pandya Farms was wondering whether he should expand the production of hybrid maize seed in view of the state government entering the business. He was also worried by the attitude of the political workers regarding the pricing of hybrid maize seed as they did not differentiate in ... More

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