Reference No: QM0230Pages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More
Reference No: COMM0020Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case concerns a situation in a plant where a HR manager finds that a candidate for a job opening is someone with whom she has a troubling history. She approaches the General Manager, Operations and shares the details of her experiences and her concerns about this person’s candidature. ... More
Reference No: IMG0015EXPages: 7Published on: 31, July, 1998
Abstract: Asian Toys faces the unfortunate situation of closing down its operations owing to injuries caused by the use of its products, by children, and the resultant adverse publicity. However, the key issues are product recall, compensation to victims, and the extent of information to be released to Public. Asian Toys ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(D)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, end users, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... More
Reference No: P&IR0209Pages: 3Published on: 1, June, 2011
Abstract: Shweta, Head, India Operations of FV IT Labs, was facing a decision dilemma. While she was aware of irrational behaviour on part of the founder and CEO of the company at times, there seemed to be nothing she could do about it. From trivial matters like bill payments to approval ... More
Reference No: OB0224Pages: 18Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: The case, “Shivani Carriers Pvt. Ltd.: Managing Employee Motivation at the Bottom of the Pyramid”, has been designed to teach students about the basic principles of employee motivation. The case is also a representative example of the problems faced by small and medium-sized businesses in employee acquisition, motivation, and retention, ... More
Reference No: HRM0243Pages: 9Published on: 22, April, 2019
Abstract: Sanjay Sahay, Additional Director General of Karnataka Police and the mastermind behind the fully operational IT ecosystem for Karnataka police reviewed the challenges and bottlenecks in the implementation of the system. He pondered upon the next steps in the direction of national implementation of the technology and his future career ... More
Reference No: IS0136Pages: 14Published on: 28, March, 2018
Abstract: The case is meant to be used in an introductory course on Data Visualization or Analytics in either a business school or any other context where students have had some exposure to management topics. This case primarily focuses on introducing students to the basic philosophy and techniques of exploratory data ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More
Reference No: OB0233Pages: 7Published on: 26, June, 2018
Abstract: Mohan Dixit, Head, Sales and Marketing, India Operations, EuroMotoCorp Pvt. Ltd., an automobile manufacturing multinational company headquartered in Munich, Germany. This case outlines the harried nature of his life: professional problems (decrease in the market share, not being able to say 'no', unable to delegate, pressed for time, member of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0206Pages: 41Published on: 10, September, 2008
Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More
Reference No: CISG0002TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... More
Reference No: P&IR0211Pages: 22Published on: 25, June, 2013
Abstract: Based in Kerala, Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd. (PVSL) is a leading automobile dealer of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL). PVSL is categorized as a Platinum Plus dealer by MSIL, an honour reserved for top performing dealers. The company’s innovative business practices and Human Resource Management approach have enabled ... More
Reference No: O&DS0001Pages: 8Published on: 3, August, 2023
Abstract: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) is a Miniratna company of the Government of India (GoI), under the Ministry of Textiles. CCI has been serving in the field of marketing of Indian cotton for the past five decades. As an independent entity under GoI, CCI undertakes Minimum Support Price ... More
Reference No: PROD0079TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This is a comprehensive note covering all aspects of work simplification/time and motion study. The note covers in detail method study, motion study and various work measurement techniques. The note is prepared on the basis of several books and other published materials. ... More
