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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

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Authors: Laha, Arnab K; Dutta, Goutam;

Reference No: PROD0297 Pages: 19 Published on: 15, February, 2014

Abstract: In this case we describe the gradual transformation of India's largest private sector steel manufacturer Tata Steel that enabled it to win the coveted Deming Prize for quality. The case discusses how the company is able to maintain a relentless focus on meeting the customers' needs, sustain a culture for ... More

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Authors: Bhadra, Dhiman;

Reference No: QM0263TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 20, January, 2014

Abstract: This technical note introduces the concept of Statistics and motivates its importance as an applied field of study. It elaborates on the various stages of a statistical study and explains some of the key notations and terminologies used in the subject. ... More

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Authors: Bhadra, Dhiman;

Reference No: QM0265TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 23, January, 2014

Abstract: Goodness of fit tests is a statistical technique used to ascertain whether a given sample originates from a particular distribution (or population). There are different kinds of goodness of fit tests based on the context of study and the population of interest. This technical note discusses two of the most ... More

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Authors: Barua, Samir K.;

Reference No: F&A0513 Pages: 11 Published on: 30, January, 2014

Abstract: The financial crisis of 2007-08 originated in indiscriminate lending by housing finance companies to borrowers who were in no position to pay back the amount borrowed. The delinquencies arose when the EMIs went up due to rising interest rate and the price of homes declined. Variable rate of interest often ... More

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Authors: Bhadra, Dhiman;

Reference No: QM0266TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 25, January, 2014

Abstract: Categorical data analysis constitute a major branch of Statistics and deals with analyzing, quantifying and interpreting dependence patterns between categorical variables i.e. variables whose observations belong to any one of a set of categories. In this module, we will go over some of the common techniques of evaluating the ... More

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Authors: Varma, Jayanth R.;

Reference No: F&A0509 Pages: 5 Published on: 24, July, 2013

Abstract: The case is about an Indian company hedging soya oil price risk in the US futures market instead of in the Indian market to take advantage of better liquidity and wider choice of hedging instruments there. A stable long run relationship (cointegration) between the two markets appeared to make the ... More

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Authors: Bhadra, Dhiman;

Reference No: QM0264TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 20, January, 2014

Abstract: This technical note introduces the concept of sampling in the context of statistical studies. Some common sampling mechanisms are discussed along with the associated concepts. Different types of sample surveys and the associated biases are discussed. Finally, some of the major types of observational studies are explained along with relevant ... More

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Authors: Vijaya Sherry Chand;

Reference No: RJMC0028 Pages: 19 Published on: 23, December, 2013

Abstract: The Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow is preparing to face two challenges: maintaining the educational purpose of transforming students into down-to-earth managers and lifelong champions of the institute, and attracting and retaining good faculty. The case illustrates the institutional processes that a school which is part of a chain ... More

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Authors: Sharma, Rajeev;

Reference No: RJMC0030 Pages: 39 Published on: 2, January, 2014

Abstract: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Vidyamandir (KDAV) is located in the township of Reliance refinery in Jamnagar. The school has classes from preschool to grade XII with more than 3000 children and 198 teachers. The case describes process of change as conceived and implemented during five year tenure of Mr. Sundaram as principal of ... More

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Authors: Guha, Apratim;

Reference No: QM0262TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 20, December, 2013

Abstract: This note contains material to be used to teach the basic concepts of point and interval estimation. Topics covered include the basic ideas of point estimation, unbiasedness and consistency. Also discussed are the method of moment estimators, ideas regarding standard error estimation and computation of confidence intervals. Methods to determine ... More

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Authors: Somani, Nikhil; Narayanan, Aditya; Raghuram, G.;

Reference No: CIPR0014(B) Pages: 22 Published on: 11, July, 2013

Abstract: This case discusses the risks of doing business in emerging markets with changing political landscapes, as witnessed by GMR Male International Airport Private Limited (GMIAL) in Maldives. In June 2010, after a competitive bidding overseen by a World Bank arm, GMIAL won the contract to operate and expand the Male airport ... More

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