Reference No: HRM0248(A)Pages: 17Published on: 10, February, 2022
Abstract: In the year 2013, Dr. Nalin Shinghal was selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Central Electronics Limited (CEL). Before accepting the offer he felt the need for detailed discussion and understanding with his family before accepting the offer. CEL was a loss-making Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) ... More
Reference No: PROD0280(A)Pages: 13Published on: 16, July, 2004
Abstract: The case series deals with the successful initiation of Tata Steel in various fields. This resulted in Tata Steel becoming lowest cost steel producer in the world. The case series documents the various initiations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0468Pages: 7Published on: 26, December, 1978
Abstract: The importance of encouraging subsidiary activities to generate additional income/employment for marginal farmers has been discussed. Financial costs of and returns from one such activity - swine rearing on a small scale - with and without subsidies from a developmental agency have been worked out. A sensitivity analysis on ... More
Reference No: PROD0327(A)Pages: 19Published on: 22, March, 2021
Abstract: This case deals with a project on establishing a rural piped water supply scheme in a village of Bihar. The Joint Chief Engineer, Public Health Division, Patna, Bihar, wanted to have a meeting to discuss his project. His team consisted of the village head, the Joint Chief Engineer (JEC) or ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case can be used to discuss the management control system in a new project. An existing MCS for a large construction company is described and management problems faced by the company in handling a new project are highlighted. The new MCS that can be suitable for the situation can ... More
Reference No: F&A0399TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note is a description of various steps involved in preparation and appraisal of financial estimates of a project. The emphasis is on accuracy of various assumptions behind the financial estimates. To assess the risk inherent in a proposal, sensitivity analysis with regard to main assumptions must form an integral ... More
Reference No: CMA0341TEC Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note is meant as an exercise in applying various investment criteria to an agricultural project which was financed by a commercial bank. Additionally, it raises the issue of financing small versus rich farmers, considering their capacity to repay loans for a project like cattle development. ... More
Reference No: PSG0016Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A project was undertaken under the aegis of India Population Project in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to study the possible effects of improved nutrition on human fertility. This case describes the objectives of the programme and includes a review of the project undertaken in Karnataka in 1974. ... More
Reference No: CIPR0009Pages: 39Published on: 18, May, 2011
Abstract: It was December 13, 2010. The Government of Uttar Pradesh announced their plan to urbanize the entire area along the Yamuna Expressway (YE) in order to prevent haphazard growth of urban sprawls on the flanks of the YE. The YE was conceived in 1997 as a dream project of Ms Mayawati, the then ... More
Reference No: CIPR0001(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, December, 2006
Abstract: Banks have an important role to play in infrastructure development in India through project financing. The case deals with the risks associated with a government led transport infrastructure project from lenders perspective. A large public bank has to decide on financing the bus rapid transit system (BRTS) proposed for Ahmedabad. ... More
Reference No: CMA0523Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Shilpi, a research organization, conducted a study of the handloom development programme in the country. A review of the literature, including survey of a representative group of weavers, weaver cooperatives, and master weavers, was made to identify the problems of the weavers, the objectives and contents of the programme and ... 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: PROD0160Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Part I deals with basic computations in PERT network, namely: 1) computation of critical path, 2) expected time to complete the project, 3) probability of completing the project by specified due dates, and 4) manpower loading. Part II deals with the problem of resource levelling in projects under conditions of, 1) single resource requirement, and 2) ... More
Reference No: BP0304Pages: 14Published on: 25, June, 2005
Abstract: This case presents the situation faced by Mr. Sundaram as he took charge of Atul Vidyalaya, an ICSE affiliated school in Valsad, Gujarat State, as its principal. The case describes the objectives of the school, the policies and practices followed by the board of trustees, the expectations of the trustees, ... More
