Reference No: CMA0656(B)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note provides a brief discussion of the concept of agri-business as it evolved at Harvard Business School. The social implications of the concept for the poor are illustrated with the example of vertically integrated dairy cooperatives. The issues are raised with specific reference to value addition and its distribution ... More
Reference No: RJMC0027Pages: 6Published on: 25, September, 2013
Abstract: The case illustrates situations that often arise in an organization that have ethical dilemmas for various functionaries in the organization. The perspective of the functionaries is coloured by the role they play in the organization and their perception of their responsibility and accountability. Should pragmatism in such tricky situations over-ride ... More
Reference No: PROD0153TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses coordinated production (replenishment) for items grouped as a "family" using major‑minor setup cost criterion. Some real‑life situations comprising such a family are presented. A model and an iterative procedure is provided to determine the optimal decisions û (a) the family cycle time (T*), and (b) the item multiples ( ... More
Reference No: QM0247Pages: 20Published on: 16, September, 2005
Abstract: This note addresses stratified sampling concepts introduced in a formulaic manner in managerial statistics textbooks like Anderson et al. [ASW02] or Levin et al. [LR97] that are used in Quantitative Methods III course. The authors argue that the sequential process for determining sample sizes suggested by authors like Anderson et ... More
Reference No: F&A0500Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: In India the government provided tax benefits to bonds issued for financing infrastructure projects. The tax benefit is provided either by allowing the investment to be deducted from taxable income or by providing tax exemption on the interest income. Following the financial crisis the US government has provided benefits directly ... More
Reference No: F&A0506Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: This case deals with hedging and risk management in companies. Surya Textiles had significant export revenues in euros and was looking for innovative ways of hedging foreign exchange risk to make their treasury a profit centre. Target Redemption Forward which hedged the euros into dollars was an attractive option which ... More
Reference No: IRC0001Pages: 13Published on: 11, July, 2005
Abstract: Aviva, UK's largest insurance group, had successfully established itself as a competitor in the Indian insurance market. However, it still faced problems like other insurance companies related to retaining its sales force. The company was looking forward to grow further and capture untapped markets. This case describes the importance and ... More
Reference No: CISG0100(B)-HindiPages: 5Published on: 29, August, 2008
Abstract: आधारभूत कम्प्यूटर सेवाओं के उपयोग के लिए प्रत्येक परिवार सक्षम बने ऐसे उद्देश्य के साथ केरल सरकार ने एक ई-साक्षरता परियोजना शुरू की थी।इस परियोजना का प्रारम्भ मलप्पुरम् जिले से किया गया और जिले भर में टैलि-सेन्टर भी स्थापित किये गये थे। इस केस में एक उपयुक्त ग्राम्य कनेक्टिविटी टैकनोलोजी की आधार-सामग्री को पहचानने पर ध्यान दिया गया और उसी के आर्किटेक्चर डिजाइन को पहचानने पर भी ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया है। ... More
Reference No: CISG0100(A)-HindiPages: 6Published on: 29, August, 2008
Abstract: आधारभूत कम्प्यूटर सेवाओं के उपयोग के लिए प्रत्येक परिवार सक्षम बने ऐसे उद्देश्य के साथ केरल सरकार ने एक ई-साक्षरता परियोजना शुरू की थी। इस परियोजना का प्रारम्भ मलप्पुरम् जिले से किया गया और जिले भर में टैलि-सेन्टर भी स्थापित किये गये थे। इस केस में एक उपयुक्त ग्राम्य कनेक्टिविटी टैकनोलोजी की आधार-सामग्री को पहचानने पर ध्यान दिया गया और उसी के आर्किटेक्चर डिजाइन को पहचानने पर भी ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया है। ... More
Reference No: BP0356Pages: 17Published on: 18, January, 2013
Abstract: This case provides an opportunity to develop criteria for the selection of a leader who would lead a well established conglomerate. It provides details about the initiatives of the predecessors, the changing environment of businesses, internal concerns and the challenges before the new leader. A list of the contenders for ... More
Reference No: F&A0502Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: Vedanta group has grown through acquisitions with significant intra-group cross-holdings and the presence of minority shareholders.The 2011-12 Annual report lists 99 subsidiaries. The case describes an earlier failed attempt in 2008 to simplify the group structure and an ongoing attempt expected to be completed by early 2013.Apart from simplifying the group ... More
Reference No: F&A0501Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: The Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project is an industrial and development investment owned by private shareholders and the Lao Government, backed by commercial lenders and international financial institutions including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Majority of this electricity will be exported to Thailand, earning the Lao government an ... More
Reference No: CMA0122Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: One of the important policy questions being debated today is the viability of village cooperative societies. The case discusses an administrative set-up where governmental machinery is the decision maker of such issues as viability. It shows how mass prescriptions tend to ignore circumstances pertinent to individual business situations. It further ... More
