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  1. Shivani Carriers Pvt Ltd: Managing Employee Motivation at the Bottom of the Pyramid

    Authors: Sharda, Kirti;

    Reference No: OB0224 Pages: 18 Published 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

  2. Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd.: The Challenge of Growing a Family Business

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Unnithan, Anandakuttan; Jacob, Joshy;

    Reference No: P&IR0211 Pages: 22 Published on: 25, June, 2013

    Abstract: Based in Kerala, Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd. (PVSL) is a leading automobile dealer of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL). PVSL is categorized as a Platinum Plus dealer by MSIL, an honour reserved for top performing dealers. The company’s innovative business practices and Human Resource Management approach have enabled ... More

  3. Industrial Gases Private Limited (B)

    Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Mehta, Kiran J; Shah, B G;

    Reference No: F&A0115(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multiproduct situation. Suggestions are also made ... More

  4. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

  5. Police IT Ecosystem of Karnataka State Police

    Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil K; Verma, Sanjay; Ray, Prantika;

    Reference No: HRM0243 Pages: 9 Published on: 22, April, 2019

    Abstract: Sanjay Sahay, Additional Director General of Karnataka Police and the mastermind behind the fully operational IT ecosystem for Karnataka police reviewed the challenges and bottlenecks in the implementation of the system. He pondered upon the next steps in the direction of national implementation of the technology and his future career ... More

  6. ULTRON: Managing Warehouse Space and Item Obsolescence

    Authors: Roy, Debjit; Pratap, Mayank; Raj, Premm H;

    Reference No: PROD0317 Pages: 12 Published on: 10, April, 2018

    Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More

  7. The Unstoppable Journey: Transformation of Apollo Tyres Ltd.

    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

  8. Madras Refineries Limited

    Authors: Murthy, L S; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0202 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More

  9. Machine Learning for Management Applications

    Authors: Yegneshwar, S;

    Reference No: CISG0002TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... More

  10. Swami and His Friends at the Malgudi Post Office

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0238 Pages: 4 Published on: 9, August, 1996

    Abstract: This case exercise enables an understanding of applying Queuing models in the context of Queues in a post office. The issues of universalization of country due to computerization, appropriate segmentation of client system to help demand analysis are also highlighted. ... More

  11. Creating Synergies for Business Transformation: Brigade Enterprises Limited

    Authors: Khanna, Varun; Kaul, Asha;

    Reference No: COMM0010 Pages: 17 Published on: 16, January, 2013

    Abstract: In 2009 Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL), with operations in the real estate sector and construction in South India, prepared a blueprint for implementing Total Transformation in the organization.  A central communication channel was identified as a “must” area for improvement. Active and passive measures were adopted to make the internal communication ... More

  12. ABC State Road Transport Corporation: Fuelling Plan of Buses

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Padmanabhan, Geeta;

    Reference No: QM0224 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1992

    Abstract: This case describes how the fueling plan of buses can affect the fuel expenditure, since the prices of fuel differ in various locations. The objective of this case is to pick up fuel at the cheapest points, ensuring that there is enough fuel to travel from one fueling point to ... More

  13. Shiva Financial Services

    Authors: Rama Rao, T P;

    Reference No: CISG0087EX Pages: 10 Published on: 19, July, 2005

    Abstract: This case is based on the experience of a small financial firm, Shiva Financial Services (SFS), involved in the collection of bills for a large cell phone operator. SFS uses electronic spreadsheets extensively in monitoring the collection process. The case illustrates the way SFS uses the spreadsheet software for data ... More

  14. Asian Toys

    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

  15. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited: The Corporate Planning Process **

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0269 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More

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