Reference No: CMA0781TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This technical note discusses major recent strengths and weaknesses of Indian agriculture with some past perspective. The purpose is to introduce the students with the present basic strong and weak characteristics and performance of this sector. And the second purpose is to provide an opportunity to discuss how to facilitate ... More
Reference No: MAR0538(C)Pages: 10Published on: 12, August, 2024
Abstract: The DS Group was a well-established name in the Indian food and confectionery industry; its offerings in mouth fresheners, confectionery, dairy products and spices were already popular in the market. With an ability to deliver premium-quality innovative products and set trends, the group established itself as a multi-diversified conglomerate that ... More
Reference No: STR0496Pages: 18Published on: 31, December, 2025
Abstract: Arvind Limited, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, was a leading textile conglomerate and ranked among the world's largest fabric manufacturers. It manufactured and supplied fabrics to global brands, including Calvin Klein, Gap Inc., Tommy Hilfiger, and the U.S. Polo Association. The sustainability-profitability dilemma was one of the key challenges ... More
Reference No: MAR0538(B)Pages: 6Published on: 12, August, 2024
Abstract: The DS Group was a well-established name in the Indian food and confectionery industry; its offerings in mouth fresheners, confectionery, dairy products and spices were already popular in the market. With an ability to deliver premium-quality innovative products and set trends, the group established itself as a multi-diversified conglomerate that ... More
Reference No: CMA0787TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This note first discusses which of the three strategies of extensive farming, intensive agriculture, and seed and resource centred technical change may be chosen. Reasons for its choice are also briefly indicated, besides stating what major factors determine it. It then goes on to identify organizational and management framework for ... More
Reference No: STR0484Pages: 32Published on: 31, March, 2025
Abstract: Natural diamonds have long been associated with luxury and exclusivity. The global diamond supply chain is susceptible to socio-economic, technological, and geopolitical disruptions. Furthermore, the uneven distribution of diamond deposits across various countries increases the supply chain’s vulnerability. How should traditional natural diamond firms sustain their business amidst these ... More
Reference No: BP0290Pages: 22Published on: 25, February, 2003
Abstract: The case presents the situation faced by a Trust based hospital regarding its expansion and future growth. There is adequate background information on product and services offered, operational efficiency, cost of services and performances. The issue before the hospital is to grow in the chosen area of Kidney treatment or ... More
Reference No: BP0323(A)Pages: 27Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA of Norway was a traditional ship owning company that had diversified into the ?Maritime Services' sector. In addition to cargo transportation, its two main ?service' business areas were Ship Management (Barber International) and Port Agency (Barwil), established in 1975. Both companies had become big brand names in their ... More
Reference No: JSW0003TECPages: 11Published on: 20, March, 2025
Abstract: The role of the Supreme Court in formulating a policy to ameliorate air quality control in Delhi is an example of judicial activism. It can be said to be necessary due to lack of effective action by the legislature and the executive. The creation of the Commission for Air Quality ... More
Reference No: MAR0452TECPages: 13Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: This article provides a strategic overview of essential elements of marketing communication and communication planning. The starting point for to any marketing communication is its objective accordingly this article first discusses various objectives of a communication plan. Next it elaborates on various media vehicles that are available for the purpose ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published 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
Reference No: MAR0537Pages: 31Published on: 4, September, 2023
Abstract: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) handles all online and mobile ticketing for the Indian Railways, the largest passenger carrier in the world, with an annual footfall of more than 8 billion. The IRCTC wished to monetise its data assets and floated a tender in July 2022 to engage a ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More
Reference No: CMA0489Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case is based on an on-going project for raising coffee and rubber plantations over 8,000 hectares in one of the states in North-Eastern India. Besides others, the major objective of the project is to wean the shifting cultivators away from their age old profession which is considered to be socially ... More
Reference No: F&A0281(B)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In Case (B), described are the responsibilities and job description of a project manager (and the related information system). Some of the organizational problems arising out of the present project administration are presented. The case brings out the problem of reconciling conflicting objectives of technological development and project execution on ... More