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Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

Reference No: BP0446 Pages: 11 Published on: 14, December, 2020

Abstract: This case introduces the genre of “wicked problems” in strategy. InspirOn Engineering is a third-generation textile machinery family business. The patriarch, in his 72nd year, has announced his retirement without a succession plan. Chinese acquisitions in Germany have transformed the competitive landscape into two business divisions. The leadership has to ... More

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Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

Reference No: BP0313(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 13, July, 2006

Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More

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Authors: Mahapatra, Diptiranjan; Khurana, Shikha; Karna, Amit;

Reference No: STR0475 Pages: 27 Published on: 12, July, 2023

Abstract: This case describes the growth strategy of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) from its inception as a joint venture (JV) firm between GAIL (a state-owned enterprise [SOE]) and British Gas plc (a multinational conglomerate) in 1986. The case covers three distinct periods. The first stage examines the formation of the JV and ... More

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Authors: Bagchi, Samrat; Sharma, Kamal; Agarwal, Promila ;

Reference No: STR0474 Pages: 19 Published on: 13, June, 2023

Abstract: This case explores the transition of 3i Infotech Limited becoming a digital ecosystem orchestrator in the international market from a software services provider based out of India. As a new CEO took over the company in 2021, the company has been forced to offload its products division while the services/ transactions ... More

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Authors: Mathur, Ajeet;

Reference No: BP0408(B) Pages: 21 Published on: 20, December, 2017

Abstract: India’s diagnostics business valued at USD 10 billion was growing at 20% annually. Several players with different business models competed. Dr. Lal PathLabs, the world’s largest histopathology centre led with a menu of 3,500 tests, 1,600 collection centres and 7,000 pick-up points. Its Initial Public Offer had been oversubscribed 33.41 times and the team ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: MAR0317(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 18, August, 1998

Abstract: A-One Starch Products Limited was established in the late thirties. It was a member of a large business group, and had been manufacturing starch and its derivatives for many diverse industries. It was the acknowledged industry leader for its "technology and product quality". The case describes the corn wet milling ... More

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Authors: Jena, Sanjay Kumar; Singla, Chitra;

Reference No: STR0465 Pages: 27 Published on: 31, March, 2022

Abstract: The case describes the journey of Raymond Group, an Indian family business group. The case focuses on the dispute between Vijaypat Singhania and his son, Gautam Singhania, over a “housing agreement”. The case has been prepared using data only from secondary sources. Therefore, it is information rich and narrates both ... More

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Authors: Lahiri, Saikat; Bose, Indranil; Majumdar, Adrija;

Reference No: IS0145 Pages: 18 Published on: 29, November, 2023

Abstract: Rebel Foods started as a quick service restaurant and eventually morphed into a cloud kitchen provider. The company launched multi-brand cloud kitchens, leveraging the same food preparation space and delivery infrastructure to serve a variety of food missions. Its technology stack included software for inventory management, kitchen management and delivery, ... More

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Authors: Kiran, B S; Sharma, Rajat;

Reference No: MAR0515 Pages: 14 Published on: 5, January, 2021

Abstract: Tokri.com, a Pune-based hyperlocal e-grocery player was fighting an uphill battle. Its two main domain rivals, Big Basket and Grofers, with diverse business models, were marginally ahead in the race. Conventional brick-and-mortar players and the unorganised local mom-and-pop stores too were fiercely holding on to customers. Tokri planned a ... More

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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

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Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

Reference No: MAR0274 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1982

Abstract: The case gives the details of the business outlook and the proposed strategy for a newly set up company, Electronic Controls Corporation. The company had been founded by six technocrats and underwent rapid growth within a fiveyear period. ECC was one of a group of three companies and was ... More

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Authors: Verma, Sanjay; Thakuria, Shubhi;

Reference No: BP0425 Pages: 21 Published on: 3, January, 2019

Abstract: This case study focuses on an educational institution and how it should strategise its online education programme. The case presents an opportunity to analyse the management education sector in India along with the future trends and aspirations of contemporary learners (students). The study points out the key decision variables and ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0022 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the expressed objectives of retaining the small size of the business by the founder and chief executive of a pharmaceutical company with a record for rapid growth in the fast growing pharmaceutical industry. The case includes the history, growth and financial data of the company as ... More

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