Reference No: RJMC0015TECPages: 6Published on: 19, November, 2010
Abstract: This note provides a very brief introduction to some of the sociological terms and concepts used in discussions on the socio-political environment. It is primarily meant for the use of the students of the course Socio-cultural Environment of Business, offered at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. However, it can ... More
Reference No: F&A0477Pages: 9Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced, in 2004, by a sales officer of a public sector undertaking, in helping a retail dealership (of petrol, diesel, and lubricating oils) to grow. The dealership retails in a growing suburb of a metro. He wants to help the dealership of the filling station to ... More
Reference No: BP0282(C)Pages: 29Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the performance, competitive situation, and regulatory environment of TI Cycles in 2000-01. It presents the key initiatives of the management of TI Cycles between 1994-95 and 2000-01 in manufacturing, internationalization, new product development, organizational restructuring and new culture building. Mr. Hari, the new President of TI Cycles ... More
Reference No: BP0262Pages: 47Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case describes the strategy formulation and implementation issues facing the top management of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. In 1998, the company was among the top five pharmaceuticals companies in India. Significant domestic and international changes in the competitive, regulatory, and technological environment had threatened the sustenance of the performance of the ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(A)Pages: 7Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the branding exercise undertaken by Bank of Baroda in June 2005. It sets the context of the changing industry environment, and describes how the bank took the decision to undertake a repositioning exercise through a major transformation. At the same time, the top management recognized that changes ... 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&IR0198(E)TECPages: 5Published on: 20, June, 2006
Abstract: This note deals with career planning and development in human resource management. Success in career depends on the right match between organizational needs and individual career needs. It requires processes and activities to enhance self-identity with work. The note describes various aspects of career planning and steps for effective career ... 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: BP0319(C)Pages: 29Published on: 1, December, 2010
Abstract: The case describes the turnaround of Thermax Limited and risk management after growth stall and an organisational crisis requiring evaluation and restructuring of the business portfolio. The conflicts between sustainable growth and shareholder value are addressed through selective internationalisation, new collaborations for innovations in disruptive technologies and strategic management of ... 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: 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: 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
Reference No: OB0229TECPages: 9Published on: 14, March, 2018
Abstract: In our problems lie our greatest opportunities. Appreciative inquiry creates a dialogic environment that excites imagination. The appreciative conversations that take place one to one, in small groups, and in ever larger circles, serve to build trust and strengthen relationships allowing for the disruption of old patterns of thinking. This ... 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
