Reference No: COMM0029 Pages: 22Published on: 9, December, 2022
Abstract: On May 27, 2020, a blowout occurred in Well No. 5 at Baghjan (Assam); the well, owned by Oil India Ltd., caught fire on June 9, 2020. For almost five and a half months, the company tried to douse the 200-foot high flame but failed to do so. Finally, on Day 173, Oil India Ltd succeeded ... More
Reference No: CMHS0038TECPages: 17Published on: 1, April, 2016
Abstract: Medical errors do happen in health care service delivery, like errors in any service industry or manufacturing industry. But, how serious are medical errors?. The seminal article "To Err is Human, Building a Safer Health System" (IOM, 1999) reported that preventable medical errors accounted for the death at least 44,000 people, and ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published on: 13, July, 2006
Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More
Reference No: MAR0460TECPages: 6Published on: 16, March, 2015
Abstract: This note aims at introducing the students to the concept of sponsorship valuation and pricing. It explains challenges to sponsorship valuation, factors affecting valuation. It discusses sources of sponsorship value and various approaches for sponsorship valuation like cost plus pricing, historical data approach, equivalent opportunity approach, etc. It also highlights ... More
Reference No: COMM0018Pages: 6Published on: 21, August, 2017
Abstract: The case deals with the situation faced by Anuj Pathak who has returned to his home country after many years overseas. He is trying to settle into his new workplace and is keen to show results by getting his team to deliver. Knowing that he has a strong team of ... More
Reference No: COMM0024Pages: 15Published on: 30, December, 2019
Abstract: The case deals with Axel Motor’s expansion into India and the clash between expectations and communication styles of the Indian subsidiary and Headquarters. While the subsidiary wants to follow a responsive, market-driven approach to product design and marketing strategy, the top management is driven by the strong belief that ... More
Reference No: MAR0466Pages: 10Published on: 23, September, 2015
Abstract: Parle Agro entered the salted snack market with launch of baked wheat snack, branded as Hippo. Inspite of serious competition from players like PepsiCo, ITC, and Marico, Hippo was a success due to its offbeat positioning and marketing communication which involved social message and fun. Hippo’s successful launch created ... More
Reference No: IS0150Pages: 6Published on: 30, October, 2025
Abstract: The case revolves around Zoya Hariri, an analyst who works in the Customer Feedback group of an upcoming airline based in India. When analysing changes in the Net Promoter Score, Hariri realised that the company was facing rising customer dissatisfaction. Although the overall NPS for the company had been increasing, ... More
Reference No: MAR0379Pages: 24Published on: 24, April, 2006
Abstract: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M), the flagship company of the Mahindra group with a turnover of Indian Rupee (Rs) 55 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), launched their new sports utility vehicle "Scorpio" in August 2002. In the year 2003, Scorpio was rated as the most successful new brand launch in the country. Several initiatives were ... More
Reference No: MAR0469TECPages: 12Published on: 17, July, 2015
Abstract: Sensor based technologies, since their integration into mobile phones, have started playing an important role in mobile based transactions. The note provides examples of sensor based communications in daily life. It provides a detailed explanation of the two most commonly used technologies - Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low ... More
Reference No: CMHS0050Pages: 16Published on: 23, February, 2026
Abstract: This case examines the multilayered emergency response to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, which resulted in 260 fatalities. The narrative follows the initial hours through the subsequent weeks, centring on Civil Hospital as the operational hub for trauma care, mass fatality management, family assistance and public communication. ... More
Reference No: CMA0152(C)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The text examines the comparative situation between the Sarangpur ICD, the District Milk Procurement Cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme which provides the market. The case shows, in action, the communications between the PO, his parallel officers in the cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme and how each ... More
Reference No: MAR0386Pages: 15Published on: 20, August, 2007
Abstract: This case describes various marketing activities undertaken by Emami and gives an overview of fairness cream industry, competitors and their strategies to gain a share in the new growing segment. The brand manager wonders whether the new brand will add some value to the corporate brand Emami, whether positioning aimed ... More