Reference No: ECO0155Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Deals with a pricing problem in the public sector. The pricing of natural gas, which was obtained as a by product in some of the oilfields of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission, became a controversial issue because of the monopolistic position of the Commission. An arbitrator was appointed by ... More
Reference No: F&A0059Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The director of a public limited company earns income from sources like salaries, interest from securities, capital gains, dividends, etc., which are subject to personal income taxation. The case is an exercise in the different provisions of personal income taxation. ... More
Reference No: PSG0135Pages: 38Published on: 9, February, 2021
Abstract: Oil India Limited (OIL) wanted to replace pumps and generators in nine pumping stations located in three states of India—Bihar, West Bengal and Assam—with 1157-km-long pipelines. This case deals with several types of uncertainties and complexities faced by the project team: selection of pumps, monsoon (weather) problems, drawing ... More
Reference No: HRM0248(A)Pages: 17Published on: 10, February, 2022
Abstract: In the year 2013, Dr. Nalin Shinghal was selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Central Electronics Limited (CEL). Before accepting the offer he felt the need for detailed discussion and understanding with his family before accepting the offer. CEL was a loss-making Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) ... More
Reference No: MAR0403Pages: 8Published on: 12, December, 2008
Abstract: The case talks about how Nokia issued product advisory that dealt with crisis of overheating caused in specific lot of batteries of Nokia handset, the result that publicity and consumer response are outlined. The case covers messages issued by company using different communication channels. The case highlights issues of marketing ... More
Reference No: IITCOE0005(A)Pages: 31Published on: 19, January, 2015
Abstract: Case A uses the context of unfair, non-transparent process of spectrum allocation by the Indian government to private operators that led to Supreme Court (SC) cancel 122 licenses. It gives scope to discuss the relationship between policy and regulatory agencies and their effectiveness, role of other institutes outside telecom sector such ... 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: ECO0356Pages: 35Published on: 3, March, 2016
Abstract: The case describes how Togo was devastated by a combination of poor public policy and risk-averse foreign investors. The case provides a setting for the study of both Country Risk and Political Risk from the perspective of multilateral aid development financing agencies, foreign investors and citizens in a developing country ... More
Reference No: CMA0471TECPages: 8Published on: 1, February, 1979
Abstract: That irrigation and fertilizers contribute significantly to the growth of agricultural output is a common fact. Similarly, investment in irrigation, flood control and drainage is a matter of social overhead capital and hence the role of public policy is also well recognized. What needs, however, to be appreciated is the ... More
Reference No: CIPR0011Pages: 39Published on: 11, August, 2011
Abstract: In February 2011, Mr Ajay Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director of Arshiya International Limited, had to decide a way forward for his rail container business following Ministry of Railways new circular on haulage. This circular, which levied commodity specific haulage in domestic segment, along with other conditions on siding usage had ... More
Reference No: PSG0107Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 2009
Abstract: The top management of MPSEZ met to decide on the final price band of its public issue, which was the first of its kind in India. While the lead underwriter had suggested a price band of Rs. 400-440, the company officials were not very sure about the same. It was ... More
Reference No: ECO0160Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Discusses the problem of improving the pricing system for movies to be tackled by the cultural committee of the National Institute of communication Mahmedabad, The committee's basic objective in to provide best possible programmers to the institute's community. Therefore, the pricing system is to be decided from different alternatives in ... More
Reference No: BP0123TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note raises some general questions on evaluating any public enterprise's performance with respect to its objectives, and illustrates the performance, budgeting and accountability measures
of State Trading Corporation of India. ... More
