Reference No: P&IR0209Pages: 3Published on: 1, June, 2011
Abstract: Shweta, Head, India Operations of FV IT Labs, was facing a decision dilemma. While she was aware of irrational behaviour on part of the founder and CEO of the company at times, there seemed to be nothing she could do about it. From trivial matters like bill payments to approval ... More
Reference No: CMA0550Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The article reviews the technological dimension, marketing, distribution channels, and market development of veterinary products. The other areas covered are target estimation, pricing of products, and market personnel management. ... More
Reference No: BP0351Pages: 10Published on: 1, October, 2013
Abstract: This case provides an opportunity to identify and discuss issues in sustenance of an incumbent's strategy in the changing environment. The context is the practice of Nadi Nidan (pulse diagnosis) and treatment of disorders based on this according to Ayurveda, the ancient system of Indian medicine. It describes the functioning ... More
Reference No: F&A0559(B)Pages: 11Published on: 23, August, 2021
Abstract: NTL suffered huge losses in its foreign exchange hedging activities as its highly complex leveraged structured products backfired badly in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007 and 2008. The CFO and the Treasury head have both been sacked, and Joshi, the new CFO, has embraced aggressive litigation as NTL’ ... More
Reference No: BP0337(C)Pages: 41Published on: 31, March, 2011
Abstract: This is the third case from a three cases series. 2004 onwards, Eureka Forbes Ltd. (EFL) took unique initiatives to collect knowledge of its sales people. Various contests were devised and the learning was ploughed back into the organization. It also helped the organization to face various challenges. The challenge now ... More
Reference No: PROD0178TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with various aspects of short interval scheduling (SIS) such as significance and applications in various areas like production planning and control, fabrication and assembly work, maintenance, engineering work, clerical operations, and material handling. Management reporting in an SIS environment is also dealt with. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0204Pages: 36Published on: 4, March, 2008
Abstract: PepsiCo's takeover of Duke & Sons Ltd. gave the company extra growth and a competitive edge that it was looking for to enter and compete with its other rivals in the food and beverage industry in India. The company faced enormous challenges during the transition period and it took almost a ... More
Reference No: IITCOE0009Pages: 13Published on: 30, December, 2019
Abstract: This case focuses on regulatory institutions in a fast-changing evolving policy domain of the telecom sector in developing countries, which are typically characterised by a weak institutional environment, making operationalisation of new instruments that may require regulation across sectors difficult.
The case highlights the criticality of appropriate regulatory design for ... More
Reference No: MAR0442Pages: 13Published on: 14, February, 2014
Abstract: The case is about journey of Getit Infoservices Pvt. Ltd which has been pioneer in Yellow Pages industry in India. With the emergence of internet and voice in directional media, Getit has to deal with new competitors who have challenged its leading player status. The role of the salesforce becomes ... More
Reference No: CISG0130TECPages: 12Published on: 3, March, 2016
Abstract: NoSQL refers to a new class of database systems used in big data environments. These database systems aim to address some of the limitations of traditional database management systems. This technical note describes the key challenges in traditional database systems and introduces the concept of NoSQL databases. The design for ... More
Reference No: P&IR0145Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with a situation of conflict leading to lockout in a company. After a comparatively peaceful existence for nearly fifteen years, the industrial relations situation started deteriorating. The internal as well as the external environment had undergone a radical change. A new union leader adopts the strategy of ... More
Reference No: OB0117TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the conflict?cooperation problem in industrial settings. After a brief mention of the Lewinian theory of conflict, potential sources of industrial conflict as well as the ways and methods of reducing and resolving the industrial conflict have been suggested. Taking the position that conflict and cooperation are two extremes ... 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: QM0242Pages: 19Published on: 23, October, 2000
Abstract: Farmaid Tractors Limited (FTL) was a tractor company with a 20% market share, and aiming to be the market leader within next five years. The tractor industry in India had become very competitive, with growth in capacity outstripping the growth in demand. Customer preference and demands had changed in the context ... More