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  1. Department of Post - Strategy for the New Millennium

    Authors: Barua, Samir K; Bhatnagar, Deepti; Jain, Abhinandan K; Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PSG0089 Pages: 65 Published on: 24, April, 2003

    Abstract: This case focuses on the problems facing the DOP, so that an appropriate strategy for a sustainable future can be evolved. The DOP was faced with the task of dealing with dichotomous demands that often challenged the organizations culture, and the mind set of senior executives. On the one hand, ... More

  2. Credit or Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS)

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0773EX Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1998

    Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More

  3. China Post

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

    Reference No: PSG0088 Pages: 37 Published on: 24, April, 2003

    Abstract: This case is on China Post that, like India Post, operates in a developing country with a large population and vast distances. For China Post, the period of around 1998 was one of transformation, with reform being the only way to survive the challenge of changing times. On the threshold of ... More

  4. Punjab Machinery Company (A)

    Authors: Hegde, B K;

    Reference No: PROD0006(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

    Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Core Competence: A Strategic Overview (Computerized Slides)

    Authors: Madhavan, T; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: IMG0013TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 24, July, 1996

    Abstract: This is a set of about 20 slides prepared using Harvard Graphics for computerized projection purposes. It outlines ideas about core competence to facilitate operationalization of the concept by managers. Its coverage includes a) the core competence effect b) the dimensions of core competence c) the tests for core competence d) ... More

  10. Jet Airways: Flying into the ground

    Authors: Banga, Charu; Kumar, Abhay; Deodhar, Swanand;

    Reference No: STR0466 Pages: 17 Published on: 11, May, 2022

    Abstract: In 2018-19, Jet Airways stood nearly grounded. An airline that, just 5 years ago, had spread its wings across the world witnessed a stunning turnaround in its fate. The company appeared to face a perfect storm, with competition from low-cost carriers and increasing fuel prices. To excel and be a market ... More

  11. One Simple ABB: Global SAP/ ERP Consolidation

    Authors: Shukla, Bhavin;

    Reference No: CISG0112 Pages: 22 Published on: 17, March, 2011

    Abstract: ABB, a conglomerate in power and automation, implemented one single SAP across geographical regions via a concept of One-Simple-ABB (OSA) and Regional ERP Management Service Center (REMSC). ABB-India, as the big-brother, took up the challenge to consolidate the ERP's (200+ systems) across the South Asia region with a plethora of challenges ... More

  12. Public Health Programs: Policy Development, Planning and Implementation

    Authors: Ramani, K V;

    Reference No: CMHS0034TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 18, March, 2015

    Abstract: In this note, we discuss the concepts of policy, planning, and implementation & control decisions for program/project management in any organization and relate these to the core functions of public health program management. We describe the (i) policy making process through an illustration of the UNAIDS policies for HIV/AIDS ... More

  13. Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited

    Authors: Dalvadi, Yagnesh; Tilak, Madhura; Makwana, Chetna; Chand, Vijaya Sherry;

    Reference No: RJMC0042 Pages: 7 Published on: 5, January, 2016

    Abstract: Mr D M Patel, Senior Manager, Mobile Fish-selling Vans project, Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited (GFCCA), had to present a plan to the Governing Body for the project which had been making losses for the last few years. He had GFCCA’s annual accounts for 2009-2010 with him, but ... More

  14. A Note on Supply Chain Management

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj;

    Reference No: PROD0231TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, October, 1995

    Abstract: This note introduces the issues related to managing supply chains. It discusses the managerial constructs in Supply Chain Management and highlights operational problems associated with coordinating activities across different entities in a supply chain. ... More

  15. Spreadsheet Through Examples (Excel Version)

    Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: CISG0057TEC Pages: 98 Published on: 24, June, 1999

    Abstract: This note describes the features of the spread package, MS Excel through several examples. The emphasis is on those features that are of particular interest to management students. The examples deal with what-if analysis, financial analysis, data and string manipulation, database operations and macros. There are twenty problems, and a ... More

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