Reference No: BP0334Pages: 10Published on: 22, September, 2010
Abstract: This is a fictitious story which helps to understand different branches of intellectual property rights - patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, Geographical Indications, and trade secrets. Himanshu starts out on a business by himself and realizes the challenges involved. It is now in his hands to build his business, tackle competition, ... More
Reference No: MAR0416(B)Pages: 21Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: The objective of the case is to evaluate and develop suitable market research to enhance understanding of customer perception of a firm; construct the brand idea from the market research; evaluate the success of advertising in increasing brand recall, attitude, relationship building and customer acquisition in a retail financial services ... More
Reference No: F&A0486Pages: 4Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: The case helps students in integrating three financial statements and provides an opportunity to prepare a statement of cash flows using two sequential balance sheets. It covers transactions relating to issue of shares and debentures, depreciation, refundable and non-refundable security deposits, provision for doubtful debts, goods distributed free of cost, ... More
Reference No: MAR0415Pages: 27Published on: 10, June, 2010
Abstract: The case describes how Radio Mirchi dealt with competition in the Bangalore FM radio market. Radio Mirchi's market share in Bangalore started declining within a few months of its successful launch, following the entry of new competitors in the market. The case discusses strategies adopted by the company to regain ... More
Reference No: MAR0411(A)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 2009
Abstract: The case charts out the journey of an online news portal from the state of Bihar. The organization has grown largely based on the pro bono support of people from many sectors and facets of life. The portal has so far been managed by the husband-wife team. On completion of ... More
Reference No: CISG0106Pages: 7Published on: 14, July, 2009
Abstract: Vehicle theft has assumed menacing proportions in India. Every year, thousands of vehicles are stolen. These vehicles are then sold back to unsuspecting customers. The case explores the possibility of creating an IT-based system which would help the unsuspecting citizens to verify credentials of the second-hand vehicle by providing relevant ... More
Reference No: CISG0104TECPages: 306Published on: 23, June, 2009
Abstract: This note introduces the main feature of spread sheet through several examples. There are also several exercises at the end of the note. The examples and exercises are of interest to students of management. The feature discussed are those of Microsoft Office Excel 2007 version. ... More
Reference No: MAR0405Pages: 16Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: GuruKool, a unique training initiative for frontline sales personnel in retail businesses of the Future Group, was spearheaded by Sanjay Jog, Chief People Officer, Future Group, in April 2006. Implementing the programme, however, was more difficult than he had expected, and its results also were not as brilliant. Sanjay was thus ... More
Reference No: CISG0102Pages: 24Published on: 18, March, 2009
Abstract: A project may fail because of several causes. A rigorous root cause analysis is required before the failure in addressed. In this case, the low delivery rate in a symptom and the root comes are not the people themselves, out the way the working environment in shaped by the Project ... More
Reference No: PSG0106 Pages: 18Published on: 2, December, 2008
Abstract: A massive flood of August 2006 in the city of Surat caused major human tragedy and damage to the property estimated at Rs 22,000 crore. Given the repeated floods in Surat policy makers, administrators, experts, and people have to rethink about how to improve dam management to reduce the risk of floods. ... More
Reference No: BP0324(A)Pages: 15Published on: 21, October, 2008
Abstract: The case explores ONGC, an Indian Crude Oil producing company. In 2008, two executives of ONGC Mr Rajagopala Rao and Mr Debashish Das were contemplating implementation of Knowledge Management System in their organization. Though the company had already implemented various IT and KM initiatives, it was going through a tough phase ... More
