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  1. Note from a Job Seeker

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju;

    Reference No: P&IR0200EX Pages: 5 Published on: 10, August, 2006

    Abstract: Describes the experience of a middle manager in search of a job. The recruitment process, designed by a major automobile company and the offer handling process leaves a different perception on the job seeker. ... More

  2. Hard Knocks on a Software Company

    Authors: Monippally, M M;

    Reference No: COMM0004 Pages: 11 Published on: 11, September, 2006

    Abstract: This case is about the way Pragati Software Private Limited, a small but profitable software training company set up in Mumbai by an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad sent away half its employees in three rounds of layoff in its tenth year. ... More

  3. Defining Competency Levels for Different Roles

    Authors: Oza, Purvi; Varkkey, Biju;

    Reference No: P&IR0202EX Pages: 4 Published on: 15, November, 2006

    Abstract: Competencies are the underlying knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to successfully perform a job. The exercise deals with developing competency framework for specific jobs. The exercise is done in context of an academic institute which provides various courses on management. The purpose of the exercise is to study/define different ... More

  4. Winning Hearts and Minds of Workers and the Trade Union: PepsiCo Acquires Duke & Sons Ltd, India

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Mehta, Khushi;

    Reference No: P&IR0204 Pages: 36 Published on: 4, March, 2008

    Abstract: PepsiCo's takeover of Duke & Sons Ltd. gave the company extra growth and a competitive edge that it was looking for to enter and compete with its other rivals in the food and beverage industry in India. The company faced enormous challenges during the transition period and it took almost a ... More

  5. DISHA - Career @ Analytics

    Authors: Laha, Arnab Kumar; Das, M Sumita;

    Reference No: P&IR0203 Pages: 14 Published on: 4, March, 2008

    Abstract: The knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) industry employs some of the most highly skilled knowledge workers in India. The employees in this industry are mostly post-graduates and come from diverse backgrounds?engineering, economics, statistics, management, commerce, sciences,etc. Being an industry of recent origin the career paths of the employees in ... More

  6. Hari, Krishnan or Imagination?

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Mohan, Devi;

    Reference No: P&IR0205 Pages: 4 Published on: 28, March, 2008

    Abstract: The movie Harikrishanan, starring two leading actors was a commercial success but raise issues related to art, business and responsibity. ... More

  7. The Unstoppable Journey: Transformation of Apollo Tyres Ltd.

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Koshy, Abraham; Oburai, Prathap; Joy, Roshni;

    Reference No: P&IR0206 Pages: 41 Published on: 10, September, 2008

    Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More

  8. Oil and Natural Gas Commission: Towards a Blueprint for Knowledge Management (A)

    Authors: Verma, Sanjay; Dixit, M R;

    Reference No: BP0324(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 21, October, 2008

    Abstract: The case explores ONGC, an Indian Crude Oil producing company. In 2008, two executives of ONGC Mr Rajagopala Rao and Mr Debashish Das were contemplating implementation of Knowledge Management System in their organization. Though the company had already implemented various IT and KM initiatives, it was going through a tough phase ... More

  9. Launching a new DCF Branch at Aviva Life Insurance Co India

    Authors: Varkkey, Biju; Joy, Roshni;

    Reference No: P&IR0207 Pages: 22 Published on: 31, March, 2009

    Abstract: The Indian Insurance Industry is facing tough times not only in the business front but also in attracting and retaining talent in the sales function. Aviva India had re-entered the Indian life insurance market in 1995, but started business operations a few years later. In addition to the bank assurance business ... More

  10. Babajob.com: Digitizing the Informal Job Sector

    Authors: Rangnathan, Kavitha; Sarin, Ankur;

    Reference No: CISG0109 Pages: 25 Published on: 14, October, 2009

    Abstract: BabaJob.com - based in Bangalore, India - is a unique for-profit venture that aims to connect workers in the informal job sector (cooks, gardeners, drivers etc) to potential employers. It uses a variety of information and communication technologies like the web, mobile phones, IVRS (interactive voice response systems) and ... More

  11. Bank of Baroda's Branding Exercise (B)

    Authors: Sharma, Meenakshi;

    Reference No: COMM0006(B) Pages: 12 Published on: 26, February, 2010

    Abstract: The case deals with the steps taken to strengthen the internal communication channel in order to bring about employee engagement during the branding exercise of the bank in 2005 and to make it a deep change of style of business rather than only a change in logo and colours. ... More

  12. Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND)

    Authors: Joshi, Sanjay; Ramani, K V; Mavalankar, Dileep;

    Reference No: CMHS0005 Pages: 6 Published on: 10, May, 2010

    Abstract: Inter-sectoral convergence between Health and Nutrition activities is the focus of the Village Health Nutrition Day (VHND) programme under NRHM of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The ASHAs, Angan Wadi Workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and the Panchayati Raj Institute members work as a team to ... More

  13. Yashoda Interventions

    Authors: Joshi, Sanjay; Ramani, K V; Mavalankar, Dileep;

    Reference No: CMHS0006 Pages: 7 Published on: 10, May, 2010

    Abstract: Yashodas in the maternity wards are a source of support to women at the time of childbirth. Yashodas ensure that mothers and newborns stay for at least 48 hours at the institution so that health care services such as immunization, nutrition and hygiene are provided. The case highlights the issues faced ... More

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