Reference No: MAR0321Pages: 29Published on: 3, May, 1999
Abstract: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRC) was set up as a Public Sector company under the Ministry of Railways in July 1990 to bridge the 738 km "Konkan Gap" by providing a railway connection between Roha (150 kms South of Mumbai) and Thokur (about 22 kms North of Mangalore). KRC completed the project at a ... More
Reference No: F&A0549Pages: 16Published on: 20, January, 2020
Abstract: In November 2017, Arthur and Kathleen Breitman, the founders of Tezos, confronted a governance crisis that threatened to destroy their project and expose them to serious legal risks. All developmental activities in Tezos were stalled after Breitmans lost access to the funds raised through an initial coin offering (ICO) four months ... More
Reference No: CMA0524Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the uncertainties involved in providing tubewells in Chaloda village as a part of the developmental activities of a voluntary agency. Though, formal sources are available for financing the project, the farmers are not organized in getting the finances and managing the project. For want of data of the risk ... More
Reference No: BP0359Pages: 7Published on: 27, June, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with an ethical dilemma of an entrepreneur. Chandran, a qualified contractor, had secured an electrical contract from a premier government organization. It was a turnkey project to be executed in a given period of time. In the process of work, he comes across major problems. He could ... More
Reference No: PSG0097TECPages: 5Published on: 26, March, 2006
Abstract: Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) was first formally adopted as a planning tool for overseas development activities by USAID in the early 1970s. Its origins can possibly be traced back to the private sector management concept of "Management by Objectives" approach of the 1960s. LFA has since been adopted and adapted ... More
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: CIPR0004(A)Pages: 36Published on: 23, March, 2010
Abstract: This case focuses on risk identification in the context of a railway Public Private Partnership (PPP) project. The perspective is that of a lender. The project was to provide broad gauge (BG) rail connectivity to Pipavav port from Surendranagar, over a distance of 265 kms. The case provides the salient features ... 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: PROD0280(B)Pages: 7Published on: 16, July, 2004
Abstract: The case series deals with the successful initiation of Tata Steel in various fields. This resulted in Tata Steel becoming lowest cost steel producer in the world. The case series documents the various initiations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0408Pages: 4Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. AO has been managing a government potato seed farm since 1970s. The farm is recognized as well-managed. Mr. AO's initiative and innovation have been recognized, but he wishes for a transfer. He renews his request when he learns that the seed farm project has been upgraded and higher-level posts ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0001Pages: 13Published on: 19, January, 2022
Abstract: This case discusses the challenges faced by the CEO and senior leaders of the nonprofit organization, Digital Green, as they experimented with ideas which had vast commercial potential. Digital Green produced videos of best farming practices and shared these videos with small and marginal farmers to help them increase their ... More
Reference No: BP0182TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note presents a comprehensive view of the various dimensions of formal corporate planning. It covers aspects like stepwise process for formulating corporate plans effectively and efficiently; discussion of various types of plans like strategic, operational and project plans; organizing for planning and the role of the corporate planner; reasons ... More
Reference No: PSG0019Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More
Reference No: CMA0708Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The case provides information on mulberry silk production in India, and silk production and processing facilities in different states. It also provides information on a silk yarn factory, indicating physical coefficient and financial implications, project costs, raw material requirement and consumption, employment generation, working capital needs, annual sales, viable and ... More
Reference No: CIPR0001(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, December, 2006
Abstract: The government has created an environment for rapid development to take place in infrastructure. However, managing the involvement of private partners as well as providing firm regulation requires institutions. Local governments at the city level have little experience in managing this process. This case uses the bus rapid transit system ... More