Reference No: F&A0491Pages: 21Published on: 18, April, 2011
Abstract: The case discusses various options available to GE Capital to manage its liquidity and solvency crises which were aggravated during the height of the financial crisis of 2008. GE Capital needs to decide how to restructure its liabilities to meet its urgent liquidity needs while maintaining its long-term growth and competitive ... More
Reference No: BP0014(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The second case in this series, case (B) (BP0015) describes the policy making and operating organization of the dairy and raises the question of whether it requires change or improvement in light of the dairys objectives and the losses which it is sustaining. ... More
Reference No: PROD0237Pages: 5Published on: 20, November, 1996
Abstract: National Semiconductor Co. is unable to meet the growing demand of the customers in spite of having adequate, production capacity. The manufacturing manager is trying to develop a planning system that will schedule production effectively. The pressure of both batch and discrete processors on the manufacturing line further complicates the ... More
Reference No: PROD0016(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case reviews operating procedures of the company in view of the need for increased production and the plant superintendent's proposal to buy new machinery to provide additional production capacity. ... More
Reference No: OB0234Pages: 23Published on: 21, August, 2018
Abstract: The case describes how a leader simultaneously addresses various aspects of business and people management to achieve a turnaround. The actions taken by the leader to get rid of the non-functional practices, nurture the existing practices, and create new strategies and processes to accomplish business growth are described. The leader ... More
Reference No: GRC0001Pages: 18Published on: 21, December, 2009
Abstract: Sexual harassment at workplace is often ignored. The reasons may the fear of being fired, singled out, discriminated, nitpicking, being burdened with avoidable work, etc. There may be another serious reason which is of unavailability of an efficacious, just, fair and reasonable legal remedy. While making a decision, the courts ... More
Reference No: P&IR0185Pages: 26Published on: 27, February, 2002
Abstract: Scooter India Ltd., a government of India owned enterprise, secured the license to produce two wheelers at a time when its demand far exceeded supply in the country. Government of India, the owner of the company, controlled the industry. Yet, the company could not report profits for nearly 25 years since ... More
Reference No: CMA0262Pages: 12Published on: 17, August, 1974
Abstract: An agro-chemicals firm is considering expanding the production of two of its major pesticides in powder form. It feels that the markets are located in the north west south-east parts of the country. The bulk of the products consists of filler material, which has to be transported for over 700 km. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0206Pages: 41Published on: 10, September, 2008
Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More
Reference No: CMA0741TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The note deals with the programmes and policies pursued by the government of India to promote manufacturing of leather products and their exports. ... More
Reference No: IMG0006Pages: 13Published on: 25, February, 1994
Abstract: This case narrates the growth of Core Parenterals into a major international player. Issues such as vision, top management leadership, choice of product, and future growth strategies can be highlighted with this case. ... More
Reference No: CISG0052Pages: 18Published on: 6, April, 1999
Abstract: This case describes the evolution of information system in a medium scale engineering company. This poses the problem of should the company decide to go in for an ERP solution or not. The case describes the setting that may lead to formulation of an IT strategy, the gaps in the ... More
Reference No: BP0337(C)Pages: 41Published on: 31, March, 2011
Abstract: This is the third case from a three cases series. 2004 onwards, Eureka Forbes Ltd. (EFL) took unique initiatives to collect knowledge of its sales people. Various contests were devised and the learning was ploughed back into the organization. It also helped the organization to face various challenges. The challenge now ... More
Reference No: MAR0354TECPages: 19Published on: 6, October, 2004
Abstract: This material has been prepared as an aid to teaching Advertising Management. It considers the theoretical background and guidelines on the practice of advertising suggested in textbooks, and places these guidelines alongside the applications of these principles in real life situations. The material is not intended to be comprehensive, and ... More
