Reference No: BP0364TECPages: 9Published on: 5, October, 2013
Abstract: A contract is entered into by the parties to ensure certainty, but it does not ensure certainty due to several reasons. Act of God and anything beyond the control of the parties is covered by the ‘force majeure’ clause and is recognised by law of contracts. There may be uncertainty ... More
Reference No: CIPR0012Pages: 16Published on: 22, June, 2013
Abstract: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) suggested the construction of a dedicated express metro line from the city centre to the airport, which had just been handed over to a private party for development. The airport was expected to handle 18 million passengers by 2010 ’11, and 70 million by 2034-’35. The passenger movement ... More
Reference No: CMHS0022(A)Pages: 11Published on: 17, September, 2013
Abstract: Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital(BIACHospital) is a comprehensive non-profit cancer care centre equipped with the latest facilities for diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancers.The surgical oncology department formed the backbone of the comprehensive cancer care of the patient that the hospital offered in a structured coordinated ... More
Reference No: F&A0504Pages: 6Published on: 22, April, 2013
Abstract: Susan, a dog lover and an entrepreneur, wanted to start a franchise of Dog Shop in Ahmedabad. She had the data regarding the demand and costs incurred by Dog Shop on various verticals in its first year of operations. Based on this data and using an appropriate investment appraisal technique, ... More
Reference No: RJMC0026Pages: 30Published on: 8, June, 2013
Abstract: The case is about a post graduate institute of management education established in Pune in the year 2004 by Prof. M. S. Pillai. The Institute is visualised as a ‘leadership gurukulam’ where students become principled, inspiring leaders capable of making contribution to business and spread happiness in the world. None of ... More
Reference No: OB0213Pages: 16Published on: 5, March, 2013
Abstract: This case is in four parts, highlighting the crossroads at which the protagonist Savita finds herself in and the difficulties she faces in balancing her career aspirations with family responsibilities. A Fellow of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Savita’s dilemmas concern working in a prestigious management institute in ... More
Reference No: BP0362Pages: 6Published on: 26, August, 2013
Abstract: This exercise describes the competitive dynamics situation faced by two large companies, Colgate – Palmolive and Proctor and Gamble in oral care business. Both of them introduced a tooth whitening solutions and anticipated to sustain their competitive lead. P&G introduced its solution in August 2000 and Colgate followed it in September 2002. ... More
Reference No: QM0209Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with scheduling multiple projects under resource constraints. It also deals with a tradeoff analysis of reducing the project duration vis-à-vis the benefit of doing so. ... More
Reference No: F&A0500Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: In India the government provided tax benefits to bonds issued for financing infrastructure projects. The tax benefit is provided either by allowing the investment to be deducted from taxable income or by providing tax exemption on the interest income. Following the financial crisis the US government has provided benefits directly ... 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: BP0356Pages: 17Published on: 18, January, 2013
Abstract: This case provides an opportunity to develop criteria for the selection of a leader who would lead a well established conglomerate. It provides details about the initiatives of the predecessors, the changing environment of businesses, internal concerns and the challenges before the new leader. A list of the contenders for ... More
Reference No: F&A0502Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: Vedanta group has grown through acquisitions with significant intra-group cross-holdings and the presence of minority shareholders.The 2011-12 Annual report lists 99 subsidiaries. The case describes an earlier failed attempt in 2008 to simplify the group structure and an ongoing attempt expected to be completed by early 2013.Apart from simplifying the group ... More
Reference No: F&A0501Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: The Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project is an industrial and development investment owned by private shareholders and the Lao Government, backed by commercial lenders and international financial institutions including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Majority of this electricity will be exported to Thailand, earning the Lao government an ... More