Reference No: BP0314Pages: 15Published on: 22, June, 2006
Abstract: The central issue in this case relates to the expansion plan (growth option) of a traditional furniture company in the contract of growing options in the Indian furniture industry. The case provides adequate details on the growth and evolution of the firm, the competitor's profile, and the consumer expectations by ... More
Reference No: MAR0080Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of an overseas customer. Various problems arising out of exporters' lack of knowledge about the importing country, customer expectations in the overseas market, and the shipping arrangement for transporting the goods to the market are emphasized. The intricacies of customer relationship and problems of ... More
Reference No: ECO0004Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Considers the demand, production and investment targets of the three Five Year Plans to reassess the growth prospects of the machine tools industry. The case is also concerned with the development of demand indicators for the industry as a guideline for the company's planning. "A Note on Machine Tool Industry" ... More
Reference No: F&A0513Pages: 11Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: The financial crisis of 2007-08 originated in indiscriminate lending by housing finance companies to borrowers who were in no position to pay back the amount borrowed. The delinquencies arose when the EMIs went up due to rising interest rate and the price of homes declined. Variable rate of interest often ... More
Reference No: P&IR0072(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More
Reference No: CMA0780EXPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This case focuses on the owner/entrepreneur's perspective of a small enterprise in a new market (dried flower exports). Currently, a large part of the business risk is borne by the importer. The supply and processing risk is borne by the entrepreneur. However, possibilities and long term strategies might require ... More
Reference No: COMM0017EXPages: 4Published on: 29, March, 2017
Abstract: The HRD Department at Apogee Ltd had launched a newsletter Apogee Connections in an electronic format about 180 months back. Although meant to be a bimonthly that would initially begin as a quarterly publication, it has so fact had only three issues. The newsletter seems to have not gained much interes ... More
Reference No: P&IR0072(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Case (C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) P&IR0078(D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: P&IR0072(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More
Reference No: RJMC0023Pages: 5Published on: 18, June, 2012
Abstract: The State Innovation & Research Foundation, Solapur (SIRF) was a voluntary network of 300 government primary school teachers, established in 2006 as a platform for innovative teachers. In 2012, after organizing a successful conference, the Secretary felt that the time had come to expand and scale up operations. However, funding was a major constraint, ... More
Reference No: OB0034(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(D)Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (C) P&IR0078(C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: O&DS0007(B)EXPages: 4Published on: 6, January, 2025
Abstract: Shruti, the Production Manager at SYS Fertilizers, is drafting a budget to optimize profits for nitric acid plant. SYS Fertilizers produce nitric acid in three concentrations, i.e. 60%, 68%, and 98%. Prices vary for each concentration and distribution channel via tankers, containers, and pipelines.
Shruti's challenge is to strategise a plan aligning ... More