Reference No: CISG0049EXPages: 8Published on: 8, October, 1998
Abstract: India, the second largest country in Asia, and the seventh largest country in the world, has a coastline stretching over 7000 km. However, sea transportation has not received much attention of the policy makers. Port development and management are very critical concerns for facilitating international trade and thereby the national economic ... More
Reference No: BP0323(A)Pages: 27Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA of Norway was a traditional ship owning company that had diversified into the ?Maritime Services' sector. In addition to cargo transportation, its two main ?service' business areas were Ship Management (Barber International) and Port Agency (Barwil), established in 1975. Both companies had become big brand names in their ... More
Reference No: PSG0130Pages: 33Published on: 27, February, 2019
Abstract: This is a case of a crisis project management which showcases the unpredictable nature of the project and the role of management in handling the crisis. It is the case of a very severe cyclonic storm hitting the city of Visakhapatnam plant during October, 2014. The whole city was devastated and ... More
Reference No: F&A0570Pages: 8Published on: 9, May, 2022
Abstract: Bella Lopez, a data analytics entrepreneur and real estate asset management consultant is not satisfied with the available real estate market indices. She has access to a large amount of housing transactions data and considers developing her own house price indices at a more granular geographic level. She applies her ... More
Reference No: F&A0552(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, June, 2020
Abstract: This case is a sequel to the “IndiGrid: Creating India’s First Power Transmission InvIT (A)” case. It describes the deal that would replace the trust’s original sponsor, Sterlite Power, with a new set of KKR-led financial investors. It provides an opportunity to discuss the consequences of this change ... More
Reference No: JSW0003TECPages: 11Published on: 20, March, 2025
Abstract: The role of the Supreme Court in formulating a policy to ameliorate air quality control in Delhi is an example of judicial activism. It can be said to be necessary due to lack of effective action by the legislature and the executive. The creation of the Commission for Air Quality ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case can be used to discuss the management control system in a new project. An existing MCS for a large construction company is described and management problems faced by the company in handling a new project are highlighted. The new MCS that can be suitable for the situation can ... More
Reference No: CMA0533Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: A state marketing federation, taking advantage of the scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation, started a cold storage without a detailed feasibility report. The unit failed to get sufficient volume of business. Inefficient management made the cold storage unpopular with the users. some consultants were called in to suggest ... More
Reference No: F&A0569Pages: 12Published on: 16, November, 2022
Abstract: Midway through construction, a hotel developer realised that costs had risen too much to be feasible for equity capital. They repositioned the asset as a ResiTel wherein each suite would be sold as a condominium unit to retail buyers. This called for setting up two separate entities: one (PropCo) for ... More
Reference No: BP0144(G)Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0153Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case relates to a strike situation. It shows how the management deals with the situation and how, with the help of government intervention, an agreement is finally reached between the management and the trade union. ... More
