Reference No: BP0396Pages: 27Published on: 23, November, 2016
Abstract: Trouble was brewing for Nestle in India with a lab test finding MSG in Maggi noodles, a product brand which had been adjudged ‘most powerful’ and ‘most trusted’ in India;it was being banned in different parts of the country. Paul Bulcke, CEO of Nestle SA, arrived in New Delhi ... More
Reference No: COMM0013(A)Pages: 16Published on: 15, June, 2016
Abstract: The case describes the Maggi debacle faced by Nestle in India. On May 21, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Nestle India to recall Maggi after confirming presence of high levels of lead and Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) in the product. The case traces the events in the Maggi crisis ... More
Reference No: BP0393Pages: 25Published on: 16, February, 2016
Abstract: This case describes the social cultural challenges confronted by Mr. Srikanth, President, Rotary Club, Chennai in making a village near Chennai in rural Tamil Nadu, Open Defecation Free (ODF). It highlights the role of a non-profit organization such as the Rotary Club and behavioural change consultants such as Feedback Foundation ... More
Reference No: COMM0012Pages: 11Published on: 16, November, 2015
Abstract: The Brand Ambassador campaign was launched in Hyderabad on January 8, 2013 with the intent to bring awareness and dispel negativity about the Metro Rail project. A two-year review in 2015 revealed that although many of the initial problems had been overcome, and negativity considerably reduced, the campaign had only achieved partial sucess. ... More
Reference No: BP0349Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 2012
Abstract: The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression to its citizens. This freedom is not absolute and the State can impose reasonable restrictions. Of late, certain incidents have shown this freedom to be under threat. The case highlights some of such events. It makes the readers think about ... More
Reference No: BP0348Pages: 42 minutesPublished on: 5, September, 2012
Abstract: The Constitution of India provides freedom of speech and expression to all the citizens of India. This freedom, however, is not absolute. "Reasonable" restrictions can be imposed by the State. The term "reasonable" has not been defined anywhere. It is up to the judiciary to determine the reasonableness of any ... More
Reference No: COMM0009Pages: 31Published on: 27, August, 2012
Abstract: As a new corporation, the Delhi Metro (DMRC) began its relationship with the media, with a clean slate, and its care with the public relations function made for the establishment of a very cordial relationship with the print media and led to positive image building in the public eye. However, ... More
Reference No: CMHS0020(A)Pages: 12Published on: 11, July, 2012
Abstract: Dr. Alexander Thomas, CEO, Bangalore Baptist Hospital invited one of the case writers to his hospital to develop a case study. " By God's grace our hospital has grown from an 80 bed secondary care centre to a multi super specialty hospital over the years. We have been awarded the "Excellence in ... More
Reference No: BP0332Pages: 14Published on: 30, March, 2010
Abstract: Political uncertainties may often result in unanticipated events. In this case, non-confirmation by Niger, an African country, of a huge order for sorghum (jowar) resulted in a long legal battle for Shakti Bhog Foods Limited, which had chartered a ship, from Kola Freight, to carry the cargo on the assumption ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(A)Pages: 7Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the branding exercise undertaken by Bank of Baroda in June 2005. It sets the context of the changing industry environment, and describes how the bank took the decision to undertake a repositioning exercise through a major transformation. At the same time, the top management recognized that changes ... More
