Search results for 'Management'

Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: CMHS0036(B) Pages: Published on: 24, February, 2015

Abstract: Urbanization is an important demographic shift worldwide, marking a nation’s march from an agricultural based economy to an industrialized and service-based economy. By 2050, over 70% of the world’s population would be living in cities. Urbanization is one of the leading global trends of the 21st century that has a ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Padmanabhan, Gita;

Reference No: PROD0216 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This case describes the reservation process for Gujarat Mail at the Ahmedabad railway station. Data is provided on the demand pattern for reservations and related transactions. An appropriate queuing system will have to be designed to ensure reasonable service levels to the customer. The possible impact of computerization would also ... More

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Authors: Kaul, Asha; Singla, Chitra;

Reference No: STR0479 Pages: 18 Published on: 29, December, 2023

Abstract: Set in 2021, the case presents the challenges faced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (henceforth BIS) in its journey of hallmarking gold in India - from voluntary hallmarking in 2000 to mandatory hallmarking in 2021. As a government organisation, BIS was tasked with the responsibility of protecting consumer interest and increasing export ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Mote, V L;

Reference No: F&A0166 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1971

Abstract: This is a case study of planning in a large metropolitan branch of the bank. The case underlines how creative aspects of the planning process can suffer if planning is reduced to a mechanistic target setting and budgeting exercise, with or without formal use of environmental data. It is widely ... 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: Gupta, Vishal; Turaga, Rama Mohana; Mittal, Shweta;

Reference No: PSG0123 Pages: 19 Published on: 28, July, 2017

Abstract: ‘Saksham’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of one of the largest public sector companies in India, the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), provides specific training in skills required for plastic industry to low-income communities potentially affected by GAIL’s business operations. Unlike a typical GAIL CSR programme, which ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0239 Pages: 3 Published on: 9, August, 1996

Abstract: This case deals with the issue of centralized despatch and dynamic allocation versus decentralized despatch under a static allocation situation. Use of an LP model and consequential managerial issues are highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

Reference No: PSG0088 Pages: 37 Published on: 24, April, 2003

Abstract: This case is on China Post that, like India Post, operates in a developing country with a large population and vast distances. For China Post, the period of around 1998 was one of transformation, with reform being the only way to survive the challenge of changing times. On the threshold of ... More

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Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

Reference No: CMA0773EX Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1998

Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0011(D) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Depicts the attitude of management, its policy of appeasement, and the resultant settlement. ... More

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Authors: Sharma, Meenakshi;

Reference No: COMM0015 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, February, 2017

Abstract: The case deals with a situation where the protagonist, Abhik Roy, who heads a manufacturing unit of Pradhan Chemicals has committted something on behalf of his unit, to senior management. He now faces the challenge of getting the entire unit to go along with the initiative he has announced. He ... More

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Authors: Shukla, P R;

Reference No: PROD0186 Pages: 34 Published on: 1, January, 1984

Abstract: This case highlights the issues involved in job evaluation. Legal disputes, union-management relations and viewpoints on job evaluation and the procedure to be followed can be discussed. The case has specific reference to the existing Wage Board and its recommendations. ... More

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