Reference No: P&IR0209Pages: 3Published on: 1, June, 2011
Abstract: Shweta, Head, India Operations of FV IT Labs, was facing a decision dilemma. While she was aware of irrational behaviour on part of the founder and CEO of the company at times, there seemed to be nothing she could do about it. From trivial matters like bill payments to approval ... More
Reference No: OB0209Pages: 21Published on: 9, June, 2011
Abstract: Lupin, a transnational pharmaceutical company, had put in place a talent management process to ensure achievement of its ambitious organisational goals. The company emerged successful in creating acceptance for talent management in the organisation. But a few challenges persisted, most critical of them being: how do you manage talent in ... More
Reference No: CIPR0010Pages: 44Published on: 13, July, 2011
Abstract: The case focuses on the problems of getting environmental clearance for the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). While the concept of a second airport for Mumbai began as early as 1995, the planning began more actively in 2007, after the modernisation process of the existing airport was put in place. The NMIA ... More
Reference No: CIPR0011Pages: 39Published on: 11, August, 2011
Abstract: In February 2011, Mr Ajay Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director of Arshiya International Limited, had to decide a way forward for his rail container business following Ministry of Railways new circular on haulage. This circular, which levied commodity specific haulage in domestic segment, along with other conditions on siding usage had ... More
Reference No: PROD0295Pages: 45Published on: 2, September, 2011
Abstract: ACC Limited, under Project 30-30, had targeted to produce and sell 30 million tons (mt) of cement in the year 2011. In May 2011, the Head of Central Logistics had found the target of the project to have become increasingly difficult to achieve. He believed that to sell 30 mt of cement, 30 mt had ... More
Reference No: COMM0007Pages: 20Published on: 9, September, 2011
Abstract: The case discusses the initiation of Sampoorna Parivartan (Total Transformation) at Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL) which operates in the real estate and construction sector in south India. In 14 years, BEL had grown to become a conglomerate of five companies generating business worth Rs. 500 crore in 2010. Given the growth in business ... More
Reference No: CISG0117Pages: 33Published on: 14, November, 2011
Abstract: Take Solutions, Middle East and Africa (TSMEA) was a joint venture owned by the Aldamer family from Saudi Arabia, TSL from India and WJ Towell Group from Oman. TSMEA was a distributor, system integrator and after sales service provider to Intermec handheld computers in the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) segment ... More
Reference No: BP0342Pages: 5Published on: 15, November, 2011
Abstract: ONGC vs. Sumitomo - Supreme Court of India, 28 July, 2010 - is an example of a dispute in an international contract, with an arbitration clause, which could have been avoided. Ironically, it took almost two decades to be finally decided. The purpose of this case is to make the readers think ... More
Reference No: CMHS0012Pages: 11Published on: 2, December, 2011
Abstract: Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial (ARAM) Weavers' Hospital was set up in 1996 in Ranchi by the Chotanagpur Regional Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Union Ltd, to fulfill the dream of Mr. Ansari who dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of the weaver community. Starting as a 75 bed secondary care health facility, ARAM ... More
Reference No: RJMC0020Pages: 15Published on: 21, May, 2012
Abstract: Dr. Ala Narayana, Director, National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad (NIIMH), in late 2011, is considering a review of the progress of the institute since its foundation in 1956, in order to develop a strategy and an action plan for the future. The need for this planning was felt since NIIMH ... More
