Reference No: F&A0500Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: In India the government provided tax benefits to bonds issued for financing infrastructure projects. The tax benefit is provided either by allowing the investment to be deducted from taxable income or by providing tax exemption on the interest income. Following the financial crisis the US government has provided benefits directly ... More
Reference No: BP0356Pages: 17Published on: 18, January, 2013
Abstract: This case provides an opportunity to develop criteria for the selection of a leader who would lead a well established conglomerate. It provides details about the initiatives of the predecessors, the changing environment of businesses, internal concerns and the challenges before the new leader. A list of the contenders for ... More
Reference No: BP0355TECPages: 11Published on: 24, January, 2013
Abstract: The rule of law is different from the rule of an individual, and is supposed to be essential for the development of any economy, and for peace, harmony and order in society. It connotes the supremacy of law, equality and predominance of legal spirit. However, unfortunately, it has been observed ... More
Reference No: BP0353Pages: 6Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: The case is based on an organization that is guided by the mission to help an under-privileged community. The strategy of the organization therefore is coloured by absence of concern for financial viablity. After becoming aware of the need to enhance operational efficiency, the CEO realizes that a re-engineering of ... More
Reference No: F&A0498Pages: 5Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: The case covers a diverse set of concepts in costing in a context that can be understood by every student. The case initiates students to direct costs, indirect costs and the method of allocating indirect and overhead costs to arrive at the traditional full cost for a product. The case ... More
Reference No: BP0354Pages: 8Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: The case is based on an organization that is guided by the mission to help an under-privileged community. The strategy of the organization therefore is coloured by absence of concern for financial viablity. After becoming aware of the need to enhance operational efficiency, the CEO realizes that a re-engineering of ... More
Reference No: F&A0499EPPages: 1Published on: 25, January, 2013
Abstract: This one page case extends the situation described in the classic case ‘Smoky Valley café’. It conjures up a situation whereby the business is appropriated by one of the two partners. This makes the dis-inherited partner eligible to ask for payment. The instructor may discuss various ways in which compensation ... More
