Reference No: QM0117(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case begins with a letter from the mill's factory manager to Professor Shah of IIMA, inviting him to work on a costing system for the mill. Professors Shah and Mote meet the executives of the mill to discuss the details about the project. The discussions reveal that the Chief ... More
Reference No: CMA0019Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The manager of the cotton ginning factory is considering whether he should replace old gins with modern ones. The teaching focus is on the problems of processing the innovation needed. ... More
Reference No: PSG0083Pages: 24Published on: 19, June, 2001
Abstract: The Head, Gujarat, Tata Infotech Limited (TIL) was reviewing the financial bid for the Gujarat State Wide Area Network (GSWAN) project. The bid was for a uniform quarterly revenue to be received from the Government of Gujarat (GoG) over eight years for Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession of the project. Of the ... More
Reference No: RJMC0049Pages: 3Published on: 5, June, 2025
Abstract: This case presents a disciplinary dilemma faced by Principal Mihir when an eighth-grade student at his school, Riya, was involved in an incident of aggression. The immediate situation suggested a straightforward violation of the school's zero-tolerance policy towards violence, leading Mihir to suspend Riya. However, as the case unfolds, deeper ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(C)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the problems of the long term fare policy and profit planning of the transport undertaking. Students are to discuss and analyze the company's approach, and its assumptions and limitations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0086Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organizations, viz. procurement. The specific aspect dealt with in this case is on local transport of milk up to the pick-up point. An example of a village level Milk Producers Cooperative Society is quoted, which is facing ... More
Reference No: CISG0051Pages: 13Published on: 11, March, 1999
Abstract: Implementing an integrated information system such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) promises tremendous benefits to the organization. However, there are several challenges and issues that organizations face while attempting to implement such a package. Examples include review of adoption of new business processes, integration of business processes across different departments, ... More
Reference No: OB0191Pages: 24Published on: 27, March, 1998
Abstract: Asoka Spintex, formerly known as Asoka Mill Ltd., was set up in 1920, not doing well. Most of textile mills in the country were not doing well in the 1980s owing to rising costs, competition from powerlooms, and heavy demand recession. To meet this situation, the company decided to upgrade the ... More
Reference No: MAR0319(B)Pages: 16Published on: 1, June, 1999
Abstract: Ahmedabad based Ashima Attires (AA) had just decided to launch a ready to stitch (RTS) shirting and trouser fabric brand called Icon based on recommendations made by a consulting company. The product had to be launched in August 1997 in some of the states in India, starting with Gujarat. The CEO ... More
Reference No: ECO0057Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case contains an account of a dispute between the mill owners' association and the state government in regard to the linking of the dearness allowance with the latest series based to the cost of living index prepared by the Labour Bureau, Simla. It highlights the various aspects connected with ... More
Reference No: F&A0564Pages: 13Published on: 24, December, 2021
Abstract: In March 2021, Nayan Parikh & Consultants (NPC) has to decide how to recover the loan that it had extended to Shrenikbhai Vimawala, Chairman and Managing Director, Shrenik Limited against a pledge of Shrenik shares. When NPC granted the loan to Vimawala a year earlier, it was to be paid back within 3 ... More
Reference No: F&A0178Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. S.L. Roy had been Chief Electrician (Radio & Radar) in the Indian Naval Service, and a research assistant in Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. He has been attracted by the technician entrepreneur scheme of Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation, state-level development bank extending liberal financial assistance to technicians desiring to set ... More
