Reference No: P&IR0193Pages: 5Published on: 29, April, 2005
Abstract: This case study is about a small enterprise in the manufacturing sector that has aligned its human resource management practices with its business strategy. The case explores how three parameters namely; customer satisfaction through assured quality, networking with local industries and employee management are key to the success of this ... More
Reference No: F&A0476Pages: 10Published on: 22, March, 2005
Abstract: Hedging of future forecasted revenues. Accounting issues and issues of hedging policy. Economic and transaction exposure. Exchange Rate Forecasting geography: India. ... More
Reference No: F&A0475Pages: 8Published on: 22, March, 2005
Abstract: Accounting and Valuation of Interest Rate caps demarcation between intrinsic value and time value for the purposes of hedge accounting. Accounting errors and restatements geography: United States. ... More
Reference No: CMA0811(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2005
Abstract: Chilli is the main earner in the Indian spices export basket. In 2003,, incidents of adulteration of chilli powder (using carcinogenic dyes) by some unscrupulous and careless exporters led to large-scale product recalls in the UK and tainted the image of the Indian spice export industry. This resulted in a complete ... More
Reference No: CISG0089Pages: 33Published on: 1, January, 2005
Abstract: The case focuses on a company that is the largest manufacturer of printing ink in India, 12th largest manufacturer in the world and aims to join elite group of top five ink manufactures in the world. The company has a very humane culture where loyalty to the promoters is very ... More
Reference No: PROD0285Pages: 28Published on: 21, December, 2004
Abstract: Mr. Bhat, the Senior Vice President, Marketing, of Titan Industries Limited was examining the domestic growth scenario of Titan watches. The sales of Titan Industries Limited as of August 1996 showed a drop of 11 per cent over the previous year. The traditional strengths of Titan have been in marketing, especially retailing, ... More
Reference No: PSG0096(A)Pages: 9Published on: 17, December, 2004
Abstract: The Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, is the
most popular temple in India. With an expected annual traffic of
nearly 20 million, average daily traffic above 50,000 and an average
annual growth rate of 7%, managing the pilgrim flow presents
a tremendous challenge to the temple management authorities. The TTD management ... More
Reference No: MAR0358(C)Pages: 9Published on: 8, November, 2004
Abstract: The Director of National Institute of Tobacco was faced with the decision problem of pricing of mini cigarettes in India with a focus on likely recommendation to government regarding excise duty (For details refer to Bingo Brands A and B). The case describes the research design and the results obtained ... More
Reference No: PSG0095Pages: 10Published on: 4, November, 2004
Abstract: Mhow Ghatabillod road was a critical link connecting growing industrial areas around Indore in Madhya Pradesh. The condition of the road was poor. There was an urgent need to improve the road. Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited decided to develop the project on a Build, Operate and Transfer ... More
Reference No: BP0299Pages: 32Published on: 28, October, 2004
Abstract: The case describes the vision of Dr. Venkataswamy, the founder of Aravind Eye Hospital at Madurai, Tamilnadu, and the history of its development of places the present activities of what has grown into an eye care system in the context of the eye problems in India especially blindness. The ability ... More
Reference No: CISG0082Pages: 24Published on: 13, September, 2004
Abstract: The case discusses evolution of ?Knowledge Management initiatives in Infosys Technologies Limited. The organizational process, structure and design, schemes for investigation and technology architecture have been discussed. ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(C)Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(D)Pages: 4Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
Reference No: PROD0260(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 2004
Abstract: The series of cases present an opportunity to optimize transportation cost of a cement company. On annual turnover of 6 billion (INR), 20% is spent on transportation. There are basically two options for the mode choice (Rail and Road). Broad gauge and metre gauge is an additional complication. Quantity based discounts by ... More
