Reference No: BP0363(B)Pages: 24Published on: 12, June, 2015
Abstract: IFCI Limited-a non-banking financial corporation in India was struggling with issues of negative Capital Adequacy Ratio and high non-performing assets till 2007. The company had not done any business for a decade until 2007. July, 2007 was the time when Atul Rai joined the company as the CEO. This case revolves around the ... More
Reference No: OB0220Pages: 10Published on: 28, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes issues arising out of matrix virtual teams. On the one hand, the protagonist of the case, Vasundhara, feels that she was unable to perform because of inadequate support from supervisors and unclear task boundaries. On the other hand, her superior, Mahesh, feels that her rating is justified ... More
Reference No: BP0389Pages: 16Published on: 28, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the financial and non financial performance of Starbucks, a large organisation provided as on 2007. Howard Schultz, the promoter and chairman of the corporation is disturbed by the decline in the performance of Starbucks, especially the dilution of customer experience. He is required to analyse what happened and ... More
Reference No: BP0385Pages: 10Published on: 26, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the journey of a Doctor from curiosity to product formulation to enterprise promotion and presents the problems faced by him in succeeding commercially. The innovator perceives the innovation to be a medical success and a commerical non startec. The case provides an opportunity to evaluate the efforts ... More
Reference No: BP0384Pages: 18Published on: 12, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the innovations of a medical practitioner over six decades of practice. It provides an opportunity to the participants to analyse the motivation, processes, constraints and outcomes or innovating efforts of individuals as opposed to corporates. During his career Dr. Shah has experimented with novel methods of treatment, ... More
Reference No: P&IR0228Pages: 11Published on: 5, May, 2015
Abstract: Ostensibly the case is about an employee resigning from the organization due to lack of support, job clarity, and information about reporting structure. It addresses issues of socialization process, performance appraisal, and communication issue between colleagues in a consulting organization. The case serves as medium for diagnosis and action planning ... More
Reference No: PSG0119Pages: 40Published on: 28, April, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the events following an incident of a rape in a taxi associated with Uber, by its driver. Uber was an application based taxi operator. The events raised several issues for government systems and processes, such as need for regulation of new formats of business like application based ... More
Reference No: F&A0520Pages: 30Published on: 23, April, 2015
Abstract: The Tata owned Coastal Gujarat Power Limited is seeking to reopen Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with state owned distribution utilities because of increase in imported coal prices resulting from a change in Indonesian laws. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has decided to provide relief through a “compensatory tariff”. This ... More
Reference No: BP0387Pages: 11Published on: 22, April, 2015
Abstract: The case describes a situation where the government as the dominant majority shareholder in a listed Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) directs the PSE through its executive Chairman (a government selected executive) to buy a part of government’s stakes in another listed PSE, in which also the government is a ... More
Reference No: CIPR0020(B)Pages: 13Published on: 22, April, 2015
Abstract: Cost-benefit analyses for the new greenfield airport 'Notre Dame des Landes' near Nantes (France) were tools to justify major sunk costs expenditures. A structured approach to forecasting traffic over the long run and to infer appropriate revenues versus costs are essential parts of it. A scenario-based approach was chosen which ... More
Reference No: BP0386Pages: 9Published on: 22, April, 2015
Abstract: The case is focused on governance issues that arise in case of joint ventures. The case is based on one of the most successful joint ventures (JV) in the history of corporate India between Honda Motor Company of Japan and the Munjal family of India. They established Hero Honda Motor ... More
Reference No: PROD0306Pages: 2Published on: 22, April, 2015
Abstract: The Case provides an opportunity to students to learn about the basic concepts in Project Management using a situation that can be easily understood by all. The case provides the instructor an opportunity to demonstrate to the students as to how precedence relationships are to be generated from assertions made ... More
Reference No: CMA0815Pages: 15Published on: 31, March, 2015
Abstract: Ashutosh Sinha is managing VIMPL as rural distribution business involving Villgro stores and village level entrepreneurs (VLE). After spending two years in evolving the business model which provides sustainable products to improve rural livelihood, he has recently started selling FMCG products through VIMPL network. As he decides to expand the ... More
Reference No: MAR0470(A)Pages: 25Published on: 31, March, 2015
Abstract: Launched in 2005, Aava natural mineral water is one of the key brands in the natural mineral water market in India. It had sales of over Rs. 15 crore (150 million) in 2012 and it is the second largest brand and a volume leader in the natural mineral water category. The case discusses the ... More
