Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More
Reference No: QM0229Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case illustrates a second level application of a spreadsheet. The context is manpower planning in a road transport undertaking. ... More
Reference No: F&A0137Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case is in two parts. Part A describes the background of union-management relations in a large bank in which a scheme of joint consultation at the head office and regional offices was launched. Part B describes the structure and working of the joint consultative committee at the regional ... More
Reference No: CMA0504Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Considerable forest lands have been deforested in the last couple of decades for various reasons. One of the most important causes of depletion has been unauthorized cultivation by local people. Periodically, considering the urgency of distribution of land to landless people, the government has been regularizing such encroachments. But, at ... More
Reference No: CMA0763Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: The case throws light on how bottom-up, decentralized, and autonomous approach can be helpful in the promotion of loan services. The case discusses how one of the managers identified the need of farmers and tried to develop a suitable product. However, the case also highlights the problems faced in implementation ... More
Reference No: F&A0509Pages: 5Published 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
Reference No: F&A0174(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (B) describes how the main objective of extending banking services to the rural areas could not be met by the traditional concepts and procedures. Hence, the management designed a new scheme based mainly on the concept of project management. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0074Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case gives the organization and functions of the personnel department of an international company. It describes areas of personnel management, which are centrally controlled, and areas that are decentralized in different countries. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0028Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Union-management problems arise following the introduction of a grievance settlement procedure, even though it was done in pursuance of government policy and according to the rules laid down by the tripartite Indian Labour Conference. ... More
Reference No: MAR0523 Pages: 11Published on: 16, June, 2021
Abstract: The case delineates the situation faced by Shemaroo Entertainment Limited (Shemaroo) related to the company’s rebranding exercise, product portfolio and future course of action. Shemaroo was founded in 1962 by Buddhichand Maroo as a book circulating library in Mumbai that moved into the Video Home System (VHS) space and went ... More
Reference No: PROD0235Pages: 5 Published on: 9, August, 1996
Abstract: This case deals with the decision of centralizing warehousing and distribution across three divisions of a company versus the statuesque of a decentralized distribution. Specific decision issues, criteria for analysis and a plan for a study have to be arrived at, in the form of a proposal. ... More
Reference No: F&A0443Pages: 12Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case on international financing decisions covering capital structure decisions, choice of maturity, market timing, and foreign exchange risks. ... More
Reference No: CISG0041Pages: 14Published on: 28, September, 1996
Abstract: The case presents the features of an ERPS. It also describes the implementation process experience in an organization in the contract of materials management system. ... More