Reference No: F&A0411(A)Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The focus of the case is on the entry strategy of Spartek Ceramics India Limited., especially product selection, technology, marketing, and financial strategies of a start-up venture. It examines the alternative growth strategies open to the company in the context of changing industry structure and increased competition. The case also ... More
Reference No: CMA0707TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note provides a framework for analysing agricultural and rural development policies. Four models are used 4-S to link spatial, seasonal, sectoral, and social aspects of a policy. 3-A to link access, assurance, and ability. Socio-ecological paradigms to analyse the relationship between ecological variables and portfolio choices of the households. ... More
Reference No: CMA0697TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistics consist of two parts: descriptive and inferential. Knowledge of some basic statistical concepts is a prerequisite for developing deep into the theory of statistical inference and econometric analysis. Concepts like population vs. sample, parameters vs. statistics, and frequency distribution vs. probability distribution are brought out. ... More
Reference No: BP0225TECPages: 40Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note on the television industry describes government policies governing the manufacture and sale of TV sets in the 70s and 80s. It also covers the trends in the world consumer electronics industry, which supplied the technology and some components of the Indian industry as well as trends in the ... More
Reference No: F&A0408Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: BHEL is a very large public sector company employing about 75,000 employees and about Rs. 10,000 crore capital. In the beginning of 1986, the company was considering its long term strategy of changing its business portfolio mix in a way that it could help to maintain the company's high growth with profitability and ... More
Reference No: CMA0705Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The government silk filature, Chikkahalli is one of the four such units owned by the government of Karnataka. These units purchase silkworm cocoons from regulated cocoon markets and sell reeled silk in the silk exchanges. The Chikkahalli unit had been incurring losses for several years and all measures to improve ... More
Reference No: BP0217(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Phiroz Poonawalla, a partner in Union Steel Industries. His company is sick. The characteristics of the products, markets, technology, and location of the company are described. The past actions taken by him are presented. Phiroz Poonawalla is required to diagnose the causes of ... More
Reference No: CMA0695TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note discusses economic and managemental aspects of horticultural crops in general and some sleeked fruits and vegetables in particular. It has been noted that a laissez faire attitude has prevailed in framing policies and programmes for horticultural development. Nevertheless, prospects seem to be promising. ... More
Reference No: OB0184(C)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the various systems like recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and control used by Natural Resources Corporation to manage its people and the feelings of the people working at different levels in the company. A team of consultants is required to evaluate the people management processes in the company ... More
Reference No: BP0224Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The focus of this case is on a service industry which operates as an enterprise. The case focuses on the mission, strategy, structure, systems, skill, and staff of the organization. This case can be used for discussing the 7-S framework. ... More
Reference No: BP0214TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note describes the experience of using games as pedagogy. In the first part, the outcome of a game played in the class is described. In the second, the suitability of games as pedagogy for different groups of participants and subject matter is discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0693TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The green revolution in India has been analysed extensively in the literature. However, the political forces which forced the choices, current economic challenges, and future problems which make the green revolution non-sustainable have not been touched upon adequately. This note discusses the issues which deserve attention if agriculture in the 90 ... More
Reference No: BP0220(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the system developed by Power Projects and Products Limited for identifying and evaluating opportunities for the company. The senior management team at the company is required to evaluate the system and decide whether to accept it or not. ... More