Reference No: CIPR0019Pages: 25Published on: 13, May, 2014
Abstract: With the financial crisis hitting the European periphery, extreme cases of misallocation of public funds can be identified within the island of Madeira. Ready availability of funding along with political discourses of structural development were instrumental in realizing infrastructure on a grand scale whose financial returns are very uncertain. Governance ... More
Reference No: CMA0442TECPages: 19Published on: 2, August, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with the development, structural, and organizational characteristics of regular markets in India. The note examine the possibility of improvements in the marketing structure. ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(B)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case is a continuation of Indian Products Limited (A): Plan for Data Analysis. It describes the process of data preparation, including preparation of the codebook, and proposed data analysis plan for achieving the objectives of the research described in case (A). The objectives were to assess whether an opportunity ... More
Reference No: STR0458(B)Pages: 14Published on: 16, March, 2021
Abstract: This case describes the transformation of the HR organisation of Mahindra’s AFS sector from 2013 to 2017. The CHRO and his team designed and implemented a blueprint aimed at enhancing the strategic role of HR. The migration from a traditional to a strategic role entailed anticipating and allaying apprehensions related to ... More
Reference No: OB0237TECPages: 10Published on: 22, July, 2021
Abstract: Leadership is the process of influencing an individual or a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Knowledge workers usually have distinct goal orientations, values, need structures and behavioural patterns. Their tasks usually involve a high risk of failure and frequent disruptions, delays and setbacks. Based on research that ... More
Reference No: BP0087(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a complementary case to the SAIL (A) case. While the (A) case describes the organization structure and systems of the holding company, (B) case describes the concerns of Parliament. (B) case can either be used along with the (A) case or in a separate session after the (A) ... More
Reference No: MAR0219TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Explains how advertising helps to bridge the communication gap between producers and consumers. Personal selling and advertising are two forms of business communications to which consumers respond. Advertising is done in a nonpersonal manner through intermediaries or media. The function of advertising is to contribute towards the greater availability ... 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: BP0446Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: O&DS0005EXPages: 3Published on: 22, April, 2024
Abstract: Palak Sheth is the proprietor of Vastrapur Widgets Limited (VWL), which manufactures widgets for machines that produce engineering goods. Sheth is facing a dilemma regarding an export order for 1,000 units. The dilemma is whether VWL should use the existing raw material or discard it and use new raw material, which ... More
Reference No: CMA0811(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2005
Abstract: Chilli is the main earner in the Indian spices export basket. In 2003,, incidents of adulteration of chilli powder (using carcinogenic dyes) by some unscrupulous and careless exporters led to large-scale product recalls in the UK and tainted the image of the Indian spice export industry. This resulted in a complete ... More
Reference No: CMA0043(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case covers the attempts made by the State Government in finalizing its plan for a period of five-years. The Working Committee appointed by the Government considers the availability of resources and resource allocation and the steps to be taken for implementing the Plan. ... More
Reference No: CMA0491TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Forest Development corporations have been formed in 16 state and Union Territories in India with the objective of intensive forest management through facilitating the flow of institutional finance. The note discusses the procedures and problems of acquiring institutional finance for forestry development projects. Steps to enhance bankability of such projects have ... More
Reference No: MAR0092(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More