Reference No: CIPR0005Pages: 30Published on: 26, April, 2010
Abstract: This case focuses on the way forward for Hyderbad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL) as of July 2009, when the earlier winning bidder had to be served with a termination notice due to non compliance towards financial closure. The top management of HMRL was considering various alternatives before them: 1) Whether the second ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0003Pages: 34Published on: 25, November, 2024
Abstract: The case discusses the organisation – planning, construction, running and the winding-up – of the month-long Pramukh Swami Maharaj (PSM) Shatabdi Mahotsav (centenary festival) on a gigantic 600-acre site called the ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar ’ held at the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat from December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023. The case presents the details of ... More
Reference No: PROD0327(A)Pages: 19Published on: 22, March, 2021
Abstract: This case deals with a project on establishing a rural piped water supply scheme in a village of Bihar. The Joint Chief Engineer, Public Health Division, Patna, Bihar, wanted to have a meeting to discuss his project. His team consisted of the village head, the Joint Chief Engineer (JEC) or ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the discussions between the case writer and the company's executive. It describes the overall assessment of the introduction of PERT in a new company by the Chief Executive himself. The discussions revolve around the consideration of advantages of PERT by the managerial and supervisory cadres. Thought is also given ... More
Reference No: CTL0006Pages: 32Published on: 19, May, 2025
Abstract: Against the backdrop of India’s unprecedented investments in urban and regional rail-based mass transportation systems, this case introduces Ms. Anuradha Dey, the Managing Director (MD) of a major Metro Rail Corporation, who is leading a major metro rail construction program in a medium-sized city of India. Ms. Dey is ... More
Reference No: O&DS0002Pages: 16Published on: 16, October, 2023
Abstract: Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GNFC) received a communication in October 2021 from Western Railways (WR) directing GNFC to remove the pipeline adjacent to railway bridge no. 502 near Bharuch, which was used pump water to GNFC plant reservoir from Gadkhol water storage. This storage is located 11 km south of ... More
Reference No: HRM0243Pages: 9Published on: 22, April, 2019
Abstract: Sanjay Sahay, Additional Director General of Karnataka Police and the mastermind behind the fully operational IT ecosystem for Karnataka police reviewed the challenges and bottlenecks in the implementation of the system. He pondered upon the next steps in the direction of national implementation of the technology and his future career ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: A continuation of Case (A) P&IR0038(A), this case describes the changes in the industrial relations structure of the company following expansion of the production programme and the appointment of a personnel manager. It also gives an account of how pressures of technology and market, combined with managerial changes ... More
Reference No: CISG0094Pages: 22Published on: 19, June, 2007
Abstract: The case describes a situation where an officer in an organization develops small software that would have helped the organization in growth of its business. In spite of being a very useful application it acceptability is very low. The software has impact on the personal relationship of software project manager ... More
Reference No: IMG0013TECPages: 11Published on: 24, July, 1996
Abstract: This is a set of about 20 slides prepared using Harvard Graphics for computerized projection purposes. It outlines ideas about core competence to facilitate operationalization of the concept by managers. Its coverage includes a) the core competence effect b) the dimensions of core competence c) the tests for core competence d) ... More
Reference No: F&A0478Pages: 9Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by Sales Officer who is exploring setting-up new outlet in recently constructed expressway. The case describes the situation and discusses how he developed various assumptions based on report submitted by valuer, survey feedback carried out by an independent agency, his past experience and the ... More
