Reference No: MAR0436Pages: 3Published on: 27, June, 2013
Abstract: The case is about a service provided to rail commuters who lack the time to attend to their daily chores because of the long hours spent in commuting. It talks about the process of building the business of providing a laundry pick up and drop off service at the railway ... More
Reference No: BP0359Pages: 7Published on: 27, June, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with an ethical dilemma of an entrepreneur. Chandran, a qualified contractor, had secured an electrical contract from a premier government organization. It was a turnkey project to be executed in a given period of time. In the process of work, he comes across major problems. He could ... More
Reference No: MAR0435Pages: 3Published on: 27, June, 2013
Abstract: ABS Tyres was a medium sized 2-wheeler tyre manufacturer which sold most of its tyres through the OEM channel (sale of tyres fitted in new vehicle). It had minimal presence in the replacement market, the direct to consumer market for tyres. The management felt that an evaluation of the market ... More
Reference No: CIPR0013Pages: 60Published on: 27, June, 2013
Abstract: This case is based on a review of the Memorandum of Understanding between Rajasthan State Warehousing Corporation (RSWC), a government owned corporation and Shree Shubham Logistics Limited (SSLL), a private entity. In this context, it highlights the issues and challenges in managing Public Private Partnerships in rural infrastructure in agri ... More
Reference No: F&A0508Pages: 8Published on: 2, July, 2013
Abstract: The case describes two episodes where the basic valuation model (cost of carry model) for single stock futures appears to break down. The first involves market manipulation and the second involves an unexpected change in the record date for an already announced dividend. This breakdown leads to large losses for ... More
Reference No: IMG0018Pages: 16Published on: 4, July, 2013
Abstract: The case traces the evolution of the offshore Analytics operations of a large US based bank in India. It recounts the challenges of coupling geographically-disparate, culturally-alien and, somewhat antagonistic groups of employees within the organization to ensure a productive operation. It touches upon the unique dimensions of organization design in ... More
Reference No: BP0358TECPages: 14Published on: 15, July, 2013
Abstract: Problems of poor quality are not uncommon. This may happen in a business to business or consumer contract. The law is very clear – whatever has been promised must be delivered. To speed up things, consumer courts have been established to resolve disputes. In case of non-consumers, the issues have to ... More
Reference No: ECO0352Pages: 4Published on: 16, July, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of forecasting inflation rate in the short, medium, and long term for the Indian Economy. Various macroeconomics theories and models for explaining and predicating inflation will have to be used while discussing the case. It will show the application of all these theories and ... More
Reference No: COMM0011Pages: 16Published on: 20, July, 2013
Abstract: Michael, Managing Partner of Meenachil Konkretes, a small rural unit in Kerala, India, that manufactured concrete blocks, found that the plant did not achieve full production because of absenteeism among his workers. As they divided the earnings equally among themselves, they rejected Michael's suggestion to increase the team size or ... More
