Reference No: MAR0489TECPages: 7Published on: 1, June, 2017
Abstract: This technical note introduces the concept of Discriminant Analysis for managers. The note starts by explaining the two objectives of discriminant analysis. It provides the background of discriminant analysis technique by covering assumptions and manner of writing hypothesis statements. A comparison with other similar multivariate techniques is also provided. The ... More
Reference No: BP0410Pages: 8Published on: 12, July, 2017
Abstract: Sale of real estate property requires registration of sale documents which prevents fraud of the same property being sold to multiple buyers. However, a means to avoid registration was devised and put to use in certain parts of North India. This involved creating a set of three documents - an ... More
Reference No: MAR0492Pages: 23Published on: 28, July, 2017
Abstract: BigBasket.com had emerged as one of the major players in highly competitive Indian online grocery retailing market by employing inventory based model. On 22 March 2016, Big Basket had secured Series D funding worth USD 150 million from the United Arab Emirates-based Abraaj group for driving its future growth. A few days ... More
Reference No: COMM0018Pages: 6Published on: 21, August, 2017
Abstract: The case deals with the situation faced by Anuj Pathak who has returned to his home country after many years overseas. He is trying to settle into his new workplace and is keen to show results by getting his team to deliver. Knowing that he has a strong team of ... More
Reference No: BP0415Pages: 12Published on: 29, August, 2017
Abstract: The ‘state’ as defined in Article 12 includes ‘other authorities’, and these are subject to the constitutional limitations. The right to equality requires them to not act arbitrarily. A body which is an instrumentality or agency of the government is ‘other authority’. The term has been subject to judicial interpretation. The ... More
Reference No: HRM0236Pages: 14Published on: 26, September, 2017
Abstract: The case discusses issues in the process of professionalising a family-owned manufacturing firm in the steel tubes and pipes industry. Set during 2008-2012, the case highlights the increased competition and the consequent growth in the sector that drives the need for professionalisation. In order to remain competitively relevant, the owners, ... More
Reference No: BP0413Pages: 14Published on: 26, September, 2017
Abstract: A person can approach the High Court directly under Article 226 for a violation of a Fundamental Right. The Fundamental Rights, however, are available only against the bodies which are ‘state’ within Article 12 of the Constitution. The judgement of the Supreme Court in Dr. Janet Jeyapaul v. SRM University extends the ... More
Reference No: MAR0493(A)Pages: 14Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Case presents the reflections of Mr Deepak Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of MakeMyTrip (MMT) about a meeting he had called for assessing the need and defining the problem for re-designing the home page of MMT, a leading on line travel organisation. The responsibilities and views of Heads of Technology, ... More
Reference No: BP0416Pages: 11Published on: 25, October, 2017
Abstract: Business contracts are formed through negotiations, where the parties agree on some terms, disagree on others and keep yet others undecided. Over a period of time, they see themselves as having moved from being negotiating parties to contracting parties, settling on most of the terms. The law, however, states that ... More
Reference No: BP0417Pages: 8Published on: 1, November, 2017
Abstract: All business-to-business contracts have now come to be done on standard contract terms. Every company has its General Conditions of Contract on which it would deal with its customers. Business parties negotiate, converge and do business with each other. However, if a dispute arises, both the parties claim that there ... More
