Reference No: PSG0072Pages: 30Published on: 28, October, 1996
Abstract: This case focuses on the future strategic directions required for the continued growth of PSPCL, a Thailand based tramp-shipping company. The company currently has 27 secondhand vessels, all in the handy size range. The company was considering the following strategic choices: a) Extent of fleet expansion, b) Should new builds be ... More
Reference No: IMG0013TECPages: 11Published on: 24, July, 1996
Abstract: This is a set of about 20 slides prepared using Harvard Graphics for computerized projection purposes. It outlines ideas about core competence to facilitate operationalization of the concept by managers. Its coverage includes a) the core competence effect b) the dimensions of core competence c) the tests for core competence d) ... More
Reference No: PSG0071Pages: 60Published on: 25, March, 1996
Abstract: This case focuses on the strategic management issues of a medium sized shipping company head-quartered in London with other operating locations in Cyprus and Bombay. The case highlights issues in managing a global business. It also brings forth issues in entrepreneurship, showing the drive of a non-resident Indian who started ... More
Reference No: F&A0433Pages: 16Published on: 9, March, 1996
Abstract: The chief executive of a shipping company must decide on an investment-cum-financing (project finance) decision, which represents entry into the refer business. So far the company has been operating only tankers and bulk carriers. ... More
Reference No: BP0245TECPages: 14Published on: 22, February, 1996
Abstract: This note describes the structure of India's computer industry in 1992. It gives the evolution of the industry, the entry barriers, the profiles of the major players and the market in the various segments of the computer industry. The note enables a structural analysis of the industry to be made and ... More
Reference No: BP0246Pages: 6Published on: 22, February, 1996
Abstract: The case narrates the background and the process of implementation of a button cell manufacturing project. Although the promoters were professionally qualified and market potential impressive on paper, they failed to realize the market realities. The financial position of the company erodes over a period of time especially with the ... More
Reference No: BP0244TECPages: 25Published on: 22, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the structure of India's TV industry in 1992. It gives the evolution of the industry, the entry barriers, the profiles of the major players, the market and the main suppliers, both for black & white (B&W) and colour TVs. The note enables a structural analysis of the industry ... More
Reference No: BP0235(A)Pages: 44Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: Electronics Corporation of India Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, faces the problem of formulating product market strategy and evolving an overall corporate strategy. Consideration has to be given to the needs of the planned nuclear programme, cash generations, opportunities of growth, and the needs ... More
Reference No: BP0235(H)Pages: 8Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Instruments Group (IG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. IG deals with a variety of instruments, both nuclear and non-nuclear. Its main feature is that it deals with a very wide variety of products, and many of these are sold in very ... More
Reference No: BP0235(F)Pages: 9Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Communication Systems Group (CNSG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. This Group is one of ECIL's most important Groups in terms of turnover and in terms of the importance of the product. CNSG is in the business of communication equipment, including antennae, ... More
Reference No: BP0235(D)Pages: 12Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Consumer Electronics Group (CEG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. CEG is mainly in the business of manufacturing and marketing black and white and colour TVs. It was among the earliest manufacturers of TVs and had built a solid brand image in ... More
Reference No: BP0235(B)Pages: 22Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes a situation faced by a multiproduct, multidivisional company when its environment underwent a considerable change. The Electronics Corporation of India (ECIL) was formed as a public sector undertaking to develop electronics products, mainly import substitutes. ECIL had a protected and supportive environment till 1976. In this environment, ECIL ... More
Reference No: BP0235(G)Pages: 8Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Control Systems Group (CSG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. This Group is one of ECIL's most important Groups in terms of turnover and in terms of the importance of the product. The Group is in the business of producing and supplying ... More
Reference No: BP0235(E)Pages: 9Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Computer Group of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. This Group is one of ECIL's most important Groups in terms of turnover and in terms of the importance of the product. It had developed, through its own efforts, India's first computer and subsequent ... More
Reference No: BP0235(C)Pages: 29Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes a situation faced by a multiproduct, multidivisional public sector company, ECIL. The company deals with a wide variety of electronic equipment, components and systems. The company is running into losses and needs to be turned around. The case presents an overall picture of the company at the ... More
