Reference No: ECO0339TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, March, 2000
Abstract: This note presents some results in Optimization Theory that are useful in economics. The theory is developed for the case of two variable optimization problems in a self-contained manner. ... More
Reference No: BP0253Pages: 17Published on: 2, March, 2000
Abstract: The case discusses the evolution and growth of a start-up entrepreneurial venture in ice cream manufacture. It examines the overall corporate strategy and the consistency or otherwise of the functional strategies pursued by the company management. ... More
Reference No: MAR0336TECPages: 5Published on: 14, March, 2000
Abstract: This case describes logit analysis in an applied framework. It is specifically designed for a session in marketing research and information systems module. The note also compares the use of logistic regression/MNL vis-?-vis discriminant analysis. ... More
Reference No: MAR0337Pages: 11Published on: 16, March, 2000
Abstract: This case provides a setting to develop a data analysis plan. Research objectives and research design in this case do not blend well and hence these are additional complications. This case provides adequate opportunity to students to resolve issues using multiple sources of secondary information. Paucity of appropriate information in ... More
Reference No: MAR0338(A)Pages: 9Published on: 30, March, 2000
Abstract: This case focuses on the use of secondary source data to perform segmentation analysis. There is ample opportunity to structure the business problem based on the symptoms described. It is based on a moderately sized credit card company in Mid-West United States. ... More
Reference No: MAR0338(B)Pages: 11Published on: 30, March, 2000
Abstract: The case focuses on the use of secondary source data to perform segmentation analysis. There is ample opportunity to structure the business problem based on the symptoms described. The case is based on a moderately sized credit card company in mid-West United States. ... More
Reference No: F&A0454Pages: 24Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: Daewoo is the third largest South Korean chaebols with diverse activities, including trading (more than 3000 different products in over 165 countries), construction, shipbuilding, machinery, automobiles, financial services, hotels, electronics, and telecommunications. Nevertheless, Daewoo finds itself in bad trouble on a number of counts, following the economic meltdown of 1997. The situation is ... More
Reference No: F&A0452Pages: 10 Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: Set in the backdrop of the 1997 economic crisis, the case deals with the problem faced by a leading finance company of Thailand, Phatra Thanakit. The company finds its very existence threatened under the onslaught of the crisis, and faces a number of agonizing choices. Should it become an integrated bank? ... More
Reference No: F&A0450Pages: 16Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: Bank NISP has all along been an excellently managed bank in terms of its asset growth, profitability, liquidity ratio, capital adequacy ratio- in short, every significant parameter of performance. It has braved the acute crisis facing the Indonesian economy in general and the private banking sector in particular, extremely well. ... More
Reference No: F&A0453Pages: 13Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: The case deals with strategic corporate finance issues in the backdrop of the economic downturn of 1997 in Thailand. The case presents a situation in which the foreign exchange losses arising from a steep depreciation of currency threatens to wipe out the networth of the company. The company faces bankruptcy, if ... More
Reference No: F&A0451Pages: 6 Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: The case, set in the context of the Far-Eastern economic crisis, represents a complex total return swap. The deal is complex since it involves multiple currency, offshore investment vehicles, and back-to-back contracts. The case particularly highlights the inherent risks in such complex arrangements, which even the experts fail to see. ... More
Reference No: CISG0058TECPages: 15Published on: 28, April, 2000
Abstract: In this note we have discussed what are the modeling tools used in the analysis of systems, and how these should be used. Further, how each component of information should be modeled, has also been discussed. ... More
Reference No: CISG0059TECPages: 18Published on: 28, April, 2000
Abstract: In this note two different types of models: Logical and Physical have been discussed. These have been explained using the concept of Perfect Technology. Impact of Imperfect technology on design of information system has also been discussed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0456EX(C)Pages: 9Published on: 15, May, 2000
Abstract: A case dealing with fall-out of the use of derivatives in managing commodity (gold) price risk. Involves analysis of the linkages between corporate strategy, capital structure and the hedging strategy, as well as the risk analysis of derivative positions. ... More
