Search results for 'strategic management cases'

Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar; Jain, Abhinandan K; Dixit, M R; Bhat, Ramesh;

Reference No: BP0315 Pages: 18 Published on: 11, July, 2006

Abstract: The case describes how strategic changes could be undertaken in a large oil sector company through management development programmes (MDPs). Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has been conducting MDPs for its sales officers in the retail business division since two years. This initiative was based on recommendations and efforts of ... More

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Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar;

Reference No: P&IR0198(A)TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 26, June, 2006

Abstract: Human Resource Planning plays a strategic role in implementing the organizational objectives. This note describes the role of HR planning in an organization and its effect on other organizational processes. It also gives the HR planning choices that could be adopted under different business strategy situations. These strategies can be ... More

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Authors: Bandyopadhyay, Tathagata; Raghuram, G; Sharma, Yashoverman; Shukla, Niraja;

Reference No: CIPR0002 Pages: 47 Published on: 18, November, 2009

Abstract: Kolkata Port (KoPT) had achieved a turnaround from having made a loss of Rs 7.5 crores (cr) in the year 2000-01 to a net surplus of Rs 465.1 cr in the year 2006-07. A variety of initiatives had been taken during the intervening years with a focus on tariff rationalization, revenues from ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

Reference No: BP0292 Pages: 13 Published on: 24, April, 2003

Abstract: The area director of ASEAN, DHL Worldwide Express, who also looked after DHL International Private Limited (Singapore) (DHLS), was reflecting on the business pitch in the context of the uncertainty posed by the developing IT sector. While it brought with it new and efficient ways with which to manage logistics, ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PSG0071 Pages: 60 Published on: 25, March, 1996

Abstract: This case focuses on the strategic management issues of a medium sized shipping company head-quartered in London with other operating locations in Cyprus and Bombay. The case highlights issues in managing a global business. It also brings forth issues in entrepreneurship, showing the drive of a non-resident Indian who started ... More

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Authors: Agarwal, Promila; Karna, Amit;

Reference No: HRM0246 Pages: 24 Published on: 24, September, 2020

Abstract: The case describes the internal growth workshop initiative at Vedanta Group. Anil Agarwal in 1976 founded Vedanta as a scrap-metal dealership in Mumbai (then Bombay). Over the years, Anil pursued a very aggressive growth journey with a vision to create a leading global natural resource company. The principal objective of discussing ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Madhavan, T;

Reference No: PSG0096(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 17, December, 2004

Abstract: The Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, is the most popular temple in India. With an expected annual traffic of nearly 20 million, average daily traffic above 50,000 and an average annual growth rate of 7%, managing the pilgrim flow presents a tremendous challenge to the temple management authorities. The TTD management ... More

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Authors: Lahiri, Saikat; Bose, Indranil; Majumdar, Adrija;

Reference No: IS0145 Pages: 18 Published on: 29, November, 2023

Abstract: Rebel Foods started as a quick service restaurant and eventually morphed into a cloud kitchen provider. The company launched multi-brand cloud kitchens, leveraging the same food preparation space and delivery infrastructure to serve a variety of food missions. Its technology stack included software for inventory management, kitchen management and delivery, ... More

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Authors: Sharma, Sunil;

Reference No: STR0458(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 16, March, 2021

Abstract: This case describes the transformation of the HR organisation of Mahindra’s AFS sector from 2013 to 2017. The CHRO and his team designed and implemented a blueprint aimed at enhancing the strategic role of HR. The migration from a traditional to a strategic role entailed anticipating and allaying apprehensions related to ... More

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Authors: Singh, Manjari; Vohra, Neharika;

Reference No: P&IR0193 Pages: 5 Published on: 29, April, 2005

Abstract: This case study is about a small enterprise in the manufacturing sector that has aligned its human resource management practices with its business strategy. The case explores how three parameters namely; customer satisfaction through assured quality, networking with local industries and employee management are key to the success of this ... More

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Authors: Madhavan, T; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: IMG0013TEC Pages: 11 Published 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

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Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar;

Reference No: P&IR0198(B)TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 20, June, 2006

Abstract: This note deals with the selection procedure in human resource management. It highlights the decision making process while selecting a candidate for a job and defines general management requirements for various strategic situations. It also gives steps in the process of selection. ... More

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Authors: Sharma, Yashoverman; Bhatnagar, Deepti; Raghuram, G; Sahay, Arvind;

Reference No: BP0323(A) Pages: 27 Published 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

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Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar;

Reference No: P&IR0198(D)TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 20, June, 2006

Abstract: This note is the fourth in the series on Human Resource Management. Various aspects of compensation management are described here. Compensation helps in attracting and retaining employees in the organization. The components of compensation consist of the base salary, pay incentives and indirect compensation. The design of a compensation system ... More

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