Reference No: CMA0521TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note presents the social and economic profiles of three villages - Vilayatpur of Jullander district in Punjab, Sarangpur of Allahabad district in UP, and Zawar, a tribal village of Udaipur district in Rajasthan. It discusses the process and direction of social change which these villages witnessed due to (a) ... More
Reference No: PSG0045Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case traces the evolution of a rural health project in a backward district. It describes the reasons for the project team's work in this field and identifies its activities and their interrelationships. Managerial responses in terms of charges that have taken place in the project over time are presented. ... More
Reference No: MAR0420EXPages: 4Published on: 8, March, 2011
Abstract: The exercise presents a decision situation for a FMCG company which is on an expansion path and is looking to introduce its product in a new geographic market of neighbouring state. Before they finalize the channel partner, they have to assess the market scenario in the new market. For this, ... More
Reference No: OB0191Pages: 24Published on: 27, March, 1998
Abstract: Asoka Spintex, formerly known as Asoka Mill Ltd., was set up in 1920, not doing well. Most of textile mills in the country were not doing well in the 1980s owing to rising costs, competition from powerlooms, and heavy demand recession. To meet this situation, the company decided to upgrade the ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(B)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the decision problem of discontinuing some items from the product line of the company. Arguments in favour and against continuing two specific products are given. In case these products are withdrawn, implications on company's costs, revenues and profits are described. ... More
Reference No: RJMC0049Pages: 3Published on: 5, June, 2025
Abstract: This case presents a disciplinary dilemma faced by Principal Mihir when an eighth-grade student at his school, Riya, was involved in an incident of aggression. The immediate situation suggested a straightforward violation of the school's zero-tolerance policy towards violence, leading Mihir to suspend Riya. However, as the case unfolds, deeper ... More
Reference No: O&DS0007(B)EXPages: 4Published on: 6, January, 2025
Abstract: Shruti, the Production Manager at SYS Fertilizers, is drafting a budget to optimize profits for nitric acid plant. SYS Fertilizers produce nitric acid in three concentrations, i.e. 60%, 68%, and 98%. Prices vary for each concentration and distribution channel via tankers, containers, and pipelines.
Shruti's challenge is to strategise a plan aligning ... More
Reference No: BP0300Pages: 23Published on: 26, August, 2005
Abstract: SMF is secondary care medical facility created to provide quality health care at an affordable price (or value for money) to the middle class Indian population. This facility is a realization of the passion of the founder to provide quality health care at affordable price to the middle income group ... More
Reference No: CIIE0012Pages: 10Published on: 12, July, 2018
Abstract: The case narrates the experiences of a fresh MBA graduate, Ryan, from a top business school in India. After graduating, he joined his traditional family business with the aim to transform it, accelerate growth and start a new business line. Ryan starts several initiatives over one year but his efforts ... More
Reference No: CISG0028TECPages: 10Published on: 22, March, 1995
Abstract: Presentation Graphics Software packages are primarily meant for business presentations; hence, they can be used for preparing the display part of any presentation, particularly of presentations made in a classroom. This note discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using presentation graphics for classroom teaching. It also enlists common features of ... More
Reference No: MAR0266TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The purpose of the note is to familiarize readers with the Indian distribution scene the large size of the distribution task, kinds of functionaries working and the type of functions performed by them, evaluation of the performance of the Indian distribution system, including the government's keen interest with respect to ... More
Reference No: F&A0193(C)Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case focuses on top management's attitude to management control systems. System design considerations, which need to be borne in mind, to ensure that the system is understood and used by top management are hinted at. The impact of top management's personal inclinations and preferences, on the design of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0071(A)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case discusses Tata Iron and Steel Company's decision to expand the output of steel to 2 million tonnes in 1956. It involves all the relevant micro and macrolevel factors such as government policy, project planning, technological change, return on investment, etc. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(A)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the reaction of the employees of a State Electricity Board to some serious accidents that took place within the organization. It describes the steps taken by the employees' association in bringing to the management's notice the fact that the accidents were due to the negligence of some ... More