Reference No: F&A0423TECPages: 7Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses portfolio theory and the principles of diversification; the role of market model assumptions in simplifying the portfolio selection problem; and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) as an equilibrium condition flowing from portfolio theory. ... More
Reference No: MAR0468Pages: 41Published on: 9, May, 2016
Abstract: The case deals with comparison of two events namely Bhopal Gas Tragedy and BP Oil Spill Tragedy. Specifically, the case compares the negotiation process and the outcome of negotiation process. In other words, the case compares how negotiation was carried out on behalf of victims of these tragedies and resulted ... More
Reference No: CMHS0046TECPages: 7Published on: 18, May, 2021
Abstract: India has the highest burden of soil-transmitted helminth infections globally, with 430 million children at risk of parasitic intestinal worms. This note analyses the impact of the Primary School Deworming Project (PSDP) in Kenya from 1998 to 2020. In the first follow-up, students were healthier and stayed in school longer. Twenty years later, ... More
Reference No: CMA0664TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Team building is a group effort. However, teams are differentiated from groups. Teams possess only four of the essential elements of groups, viz. goal sharing, interdependence, commitment, and accountability. The team-building process, involves five stages of development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. A team leader requires skills of both ... 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: CMHS0042Pages: 16Published on: 10, April, 2018
Abstract: Developments in medical technology have led to an increasing number of cancer survivors. Unfortunately, the medical treatments to save human lives leave behind several physical and psycho-social side effects (such as pain and emotional breakdowns), which adversely affect the quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors. In this case study, ... More
Reference No: PSG0140Pages: 34Published on: 16, November, 2021
Abstract: The case discusses the uncertainties and complexities faced by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation during the construction of India’s first under river metro in Kolkata. Kolkata East West Metro Corridor project comprises of an under river tunnel that is constructed underneath river Hooghly.
The major task of KMRC was to ... More
Reference No: CIPR0003(B)Pages: 35Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More
Reference No: CMA0402TECPages: 18Published on: 16, August, 1976
Abstract: The note points out that sharp acceleration in pesticide use is required to achieve the Fifth Plan targets. For this purpose, it is important to understand the nature of cultivators' effective demand for pesticides. To generate such an understanding and provoke discussion on the subject, the note presents findings of ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(F)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More
Reference No: CIPR0007(A)Pages: 16Published on: 6, July, 2010
Abstract: In May 2005, the Committee on Infrastructure took a decision that the Ministry of Railways, in consultation with Planning Commission, would prepare a policy for permitting private and public sector operators to run container trains through the Indian Railways (IR) network. CONCOR, a listed subsidiary of IR, was the only container ... More
Reference No: JSW0005TECPages: 13Published on: 2, July, 2025
Abstract: Often, arbitral awards are challenged in a court of law on the grounds of “public policy”. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, amended over the years, deals with the issue of public policy in detail. Over the last three decades, the phrase “public policy” has gone through several changes, both legislatively ... More
Reference No: GRC0001Pages: 18Published on: 21, December, 2009
Abstract: Sexual harassment at workplace is often ignored. The reasons may the fear of being fired, singled out, discriminated, nitpicking, being burdened with avoidable work, etc. There may be another serious reason which is of unavailability of an efficacious, just, fair and reasonable legal remedy. While making a decision, the courts ... More
Reference No: BP0096TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note identifies and discusses the different instruments through which the government and the Parliament ensure accountability and control over the managements of public sector undertakings in India. ... More
Reference No: CIPR0003(A)Pages: 16Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More