Reference No: F&A0579Pages: 17Published on: 31, July, 2025
Abstract: In mid-July 2022, Masayoshi Son, the Chief Executive Officer of SoftBank had to decide upon the best way to monetize its ownership of ARM after a proposed merger with Nvidia failed in February 2022 due to regulatory challenges. The plans for an IPO in London had to be shelved after the collapse ... More
Reference No: PROD0308Pages: 29Published on: 19, March, 2016
Abstract: Cummins Generator Technologies India Limited (CGTIL) was in the process of setting up a world-class factory at Ranjangaon based on "lean" production principles. The project team, however, went a step ahead and married "green" with "lean". While lean is about taking the system inefficiencies out, the green is about harmony ... More
Reference No: RJMC0002(A)Pages: 4Published on: 24, April, 2006
Abstract: The case presents the dilemma of Mr. Bhattacharya, the principal of Chandrabala Modi Academy, a three-year-old co-educational school, having classes up to grade VIII, located in the city of Ankleshwar in the industrial belt of Western India, in responding to a request made by a senior official of the Police ... More
Reference No: IRC0001Pages: 13Published on: 11, July, 2005
Abstract: Aviva, UK's largest insurance group, had successfully established itself as a competitor in the Indian insurance market. However, it still faced problems like other insurance companies related to retaining its sales force. The company was looking forward to grow further and capture untapped markets. This case describes the importance and ... More
Reference No: CMA0514Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Scientific forestry in India has been followed since over a century. It is the responsibility of the forest department, manned by members of the Indian Forest Service and the State Forest Services. Forestry education is confined to the forest colleges only. Altogether the development of forestry has so far occurred ... More
Reference No: PROD0078Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Presents a situation where there is scope for simplification of work and for relating the simplification to financial implications. Provides an opportunity to students to quantify the benefits of suggested work simplifications and their effects on the workload of employees. In a sense it makes the students challenge the conventional ... More
Reference No: MAR0384Pages: 20Published on: 24, January, 2007
Abstract: As the heat increases during summer, the demand for room air conditioners (RAC) spirals and so does the advertising for them. Post liberalization, with the entry of MNCs, there is a huge competition in the RAC industry of India. Keeping in view the growing popularity of air-conditioners, major consumer durable ... More
Reference No: P&IR0030Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More
Reference No: OB0204(B)Pages: 37Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: In May 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group took the decision of acquiring Unitor. The price was settled at 73.5 NOK. Despite obvious complementarity, it wasn't an easy decision. The acquisition had posed major challenges due to diversity in geographies, systems, products and markets. It was anticipated that this move would, mainly, ... More
Reference No: CMA0828Pages: 10Published on: 21, April, 2025
Abstract: Sid’s Farm, founded by Dr Kishore Indukuri in 2013, has emerged as a transformative dairy brand in India’s adulterated milk market. Driven by the vision of delivering pure, unadulterated milk, the company has grown from a 20-cow farm to processing 43,000 litres of milk daily with rigorous 45-step quality checks. ... More
Reference No: QM0249TECPages: 7Published on: 28, November, 2005
Abstract: In this technical note we discuss some useful techniques for gathering sensitive data. We discuss three methods of Randomized response surveys warner's methods, unrelated questions method and a method for gathering sertives quantitative data. All there methods has been extensively field tested and has been found to be of great ... More
Reference No: BP0266Pages: 36Published on: 27, April, 2001
Abstract: The case presents the history and managerial initiatives of a fast growing organization in consumer durable industry. The industry is charasterized by the presence of several competing (National/Multinational) players, changing consumer needs and preferences and MNC's access national market and vice-versa. The organization needs to take stock of what ... More
Reference No: BP0376Pages: 14Published on: 8, April, 2014
Abstract: The case provides rich description of an actual decision making situation related to selection of a consulting company. An Indian company that has recently acquired a US-based manufacturer of widgets, intends to capture 20% market share in the Indian widget market. When in-house efforts did not yield results, the company decided ... More
Reference No: P&IR0011(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Demands are made by the Pilots' Guild for selection for jet training. Their demands, and the problems created by them for additional allowances and on seniority issues, form the basis for class discussion. ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(B)Pages: 12Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the steps taken to strengthen the internal communication channel in order to bring about employee engagement during the branding exercise of the bank in 2005 and to make it a deep change of style of business rather than only a change in logo and colours. ... More