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  1. WMS(B): Restructuring Post Unitor Acqusition

    Authors: Sahay, Arvind; Bhatnagar, Deepti; Raghuram, G; Sharma, Yashoverman;

    Reference No: OB0204(B) Pages: 37 Published 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

  2. Indian Food Specialties Limited

    Authors: Deodhar, Satish Y; Tirupati, D;

    Reference No: CMA0805 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 2002

    Abstract: Indian Food Specialties Limited (IFS) introduced tools of Food Quality Management in May 2000 in response to changing market conditions and poor profitability. Spoilage in the production process was very high and the company had incurred losses for three successive years starting from 1996-97. The company addressed quality concerns by introducing ... More

  3. Vadia MPCS **

    Authors: Patel, S M;

    Reference No: CMA0085 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1966

    Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organisations viz. procurement. The specific aspect covered in this case is chilling of milk and its effect on reduction of sourage. An example of a village-level milk producers cooperative society is quoted. The incremental expenses of cooling ... More

  4. Matsushita in India: Preparing Industrial Persons

    Authors: Satia, J K; Thomas, J S; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: P&IR0160 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Matsushita Electric of Japan is among the world's largest consumer electronics companies. Half of its sales and a quarter of its workers are, however, outside Japan. The case describes the operations of Novino Batteries, one of two nearly identical Matsushita joint ventures in India that were established in 1972. The case ... More

  5. Larsen and Toubro Limited (B)

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0233(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: The team of consultants engaged in defining L&T's businesses, and streamlining its management planning and control systems, identifies four major "product groups" as distinct businesses of L&T. The existing reporting system in relation to one of these four groups is described. The case seeks to identify the determinants ... More

  6. Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Way to Manage Change

    Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Shah, Binita;

    Reference No: OB0229TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 14, March, 2018

    Abstract: In our problems lie our greatest opportunities. Appreciative inquiry creates a dialogic environment that excites imagination. The appreciative conversations that take place one to one, in small groups, and in ever larger circles, serve to build trust and strengthen relationships allowing for the disruption of old patterns of thinking. This ... More

  7. Indian Railways: Freight Operations Information System

    Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0230 Pages: 44 Published 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

  8. Long Range Planning in the Public Sector Steel Industry**

    Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

    Reference No: BP0095 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The public sector steel companies in India represent an overwhelmingly dominant segment of the total steel industry of the country. As such, corporate long range planning assumes dimensions which almost seem to overlap with the task of national log range planni The case provides an introduction to the complexity of ... More

  9. Surviving the Recession: Venus Jewel

    Authors: Rao, Indu; Bhatnagar, Deepti;

    Reference No: OB0206 Pages: 23 Published on: 3, September, 2009

    Abstract: The Indian diamond industry witnessed a severe recession in the year 2008. The industry is already showing signs of recovery in 2009 led by its large sized firms. This case presents facts from a study conducted in a large sized Indian diamond processing firm which has existed for the last 40 years and ... More

  10. Rampur Textile Mills Limited**

    Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

    Reference No: BP0029 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: A large diversified industrial organization whose main business is in textiles considers a proposal to acquire a "sick" textile mill in Ahmedabad. Financial data has been provided about the sick mill, and the case includes two reports submitted to top management on the merits of the proposal, one by an ... More

  11. Amalgamation of Investa with TELCO (B) **

    Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

    Reference No: F&A0035 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

    Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More

  12. The Camlin Way

    Authors: Joseph, Jerome; Kulsreshth, Vaishali;

    Reference No: P&IR0182 Pages: 22 Published on: 25, October, 1996

    Abstract: The case tries to capture the human resource management ethos, policies and practices in a family business organization. Insights into how the organization manages the transition from an ethos based on personal relationships to a systems driven organization can be gained by analyzing the case. ... More

  13. Eastern Iron Works Limited **

    Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

    Reference No: PROD0031 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

    Abstract: The increasing cost of maintenance of the company's large generating station is worrying the management. The case describes maintenance planning and control procedures in all its different sections, viz. boiler houses, turbine sections, cooling towers, etc. The budgets and cost control procedures are also given. The student is required to ... More

  14. Process of Reasoning

    Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0042TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The note deals with the basic elements of the reasoning process needed in management situations for comprehending and communicating effectively through everyday language. Most of the examples in this note are drawn from "Shaldon & Sons" and "Cooper Fabrics, Inc" (Harvard Business School cases) and students' written analyses of these cases. ... More

  15. I am Omnipresent

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Mrinmoy Majumder;

    Reference No: P&IR0209 Pages: 3 Published 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

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