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: F&A0502Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: Vedanta group has grown through acquisitions with significant intra-group cross-holdings and the presence of minority shareholders.The 2011-12 Annual report lists 99 subsidiaries. The case describes an earlier failed attempt in 2008 to simplify the group structure and an ongoing attempt expected to be completed by early 2013.Apart from simplifying the group ... More
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: OB0212Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: The case describes the performance evaluation system that has been put in place by Ravi Kumar, the MD to ensure that Oystar Hassia is able to design, deliver, service, sell its packaging machines seamlessly in all parts of the world. The performance evaluation system is periodic, regular, able to take ... More
Reference No: F&A0501Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: The Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project is an industrial and development investment owned by private shareholders and the Lao Government, backed by commercial lenders and international financial institutions including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Majority of this electricity will be exported to Thailand, earning the Lao government an ... More