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Authors: Monippally, M M; Krishna, Sunanda;

Reference No: COMM0005 Pages: 13 Published on: 13, May, 2009

Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More

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Authors: Rao, Indu; Bhatnagar, Deepti;

Reference No: OB0206 Pages: 23 Published on: 3, September, 2009

Abstract: The Indian diamond industry witnessed a severe recession in the year 2008. The industry is already showing signs of recovery in 2009 led by its large sized firms. This case presents facts from a study conducted in a large sized Indian diamond processing firm which has existed for the last 40 years and ... More

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Authors: Vohra, Neharika; Saxena, Siddharth;

Reference No: OB0221 Pages: 8 Published on: 16, March, 2016

Abstract: The case is about a micro to small manufacturing setup, Microsign, which has been in existence for the last thirty five years. Microsign has been growing year on year and generates a modest revenue of a little over 50 million. It proudly delivers highest quality products to its clients. The feature ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Shah, Binita;

Reference No: OB0229TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 14, March, 2018

Abstract: In our problems lie our greatest opportunities. Appreciative inquiry creates a dialogic environment that excites imagination. The appreciative conversations that take place one to one, in small groups, and in ever larger circles, serve to build trust and strengthen relationships allowing for the disruption of old patterns of thinking. This ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Brahmbhatt, Kruti;

Reference No: OB0232TEC Pages: 15 Published on: 26, June, 2018

Abstract: Our lives are defined by the decisions we make. Important decisions are generally made in the face of great uncertainty, with incomplete information and often under time pressure. This note aims to present briefly a model of how we make decisions and the associated heuristics and biases. It provides a ... More

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Authors: Vohra, Neharika; Agarwalla, Smriti; Basoya; Snehil;

Reference No: CIIE0012 Pages: 10 Published on: 12, July, 2018

Abstract: The case narrates the experiences of a fresh MBA graduate, Ryan, from a top business school in India. After graduating, he joined his traditional family business with the aim to transform it, accelerate growth and start a new business line. Ryan starts several initiatives over one year but his efforts ... More

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Authors: Vohra, Neharika; Narain. Arohini; Bhatnagar, Deepti;

Reference No: OB0234 Pages: 23 Published on: 21, August, 2018

Abstract: The case describes how a leader simultaneously addresses various aspects of business and people management to achieve a turnaround. The actions taken by the leader to get rid of the non-functional practices, nurture the existing practices, and create new strategies and processes to accomplish business growth are described. The leader ... More

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