Reference No: QM0261TECPages: 7Published on: 19, November, 2013
Abstract: This note contains material to be used to teach the basic concepts of sampling distributions. Topics covered include the formulas to compute the expectation, variance and large sample distribution of sample mean for various sampling schemes. A number of examples are provided to illustrate the concepts. ... More
Reference No: BP0367Pages: 20Published on: 15, November, 2013
Abstract: The case describes a born global Indian enterprise in R& D that developed and leveraged knowledge-intensive business services in speciality chemicals, custom synthesis of genes and contract research co-evolving dynamic capabilities in partnership with multinationals from Europe and North America. Challenges concerned fostering a credible talent management ecosystem where scientific ... More
Reference No: QM0259TECPages: 13Published on: 12, November, 2013
Abstract: This note contains material to be used to teach the basics of discrete distributions. Topics covered include definitions of various basic concepts, description of various common discrete distributions, their usage and common properties. A number of examples are provided to illustrate the concepts. ... More
Reference No: QM0260TECPages: 8Published on: 12, November, 2013
Abstract: This note contains material to be used to teach the basics of continuous distributions. Topics covered include definitions of various basic concepts, description of various common continuous distributions, their usage and common properties. A number of examples are provided to illustrate the concepts. ... More
Reference No: QM0258TECPages: 9Published on: 12, November, 2013
Abstract: This note contains material to be used to teach the basic concepts of sampling. Topics covered include definitions of various basic concepts, description of basic sampling schemes, allocation schemes and a discussion on biases in sampling. A number of examples are provided to illustrate the concepts. ... More
Reference No: BP0365TECPages: 14Published on: 10, October, 2013
Abstract: Banking in India involves difficult decisions regarding being conservative and risk averse, or liberal with much greater propensity to take risks. It boils down to how the bankers, individuals, make decisions which impact and are impacted by the external business environment and also by closely held and practised ethical values. ... More
Reference No: BP0364TECPages: 9Published on: 5, October, 2013
Abstract: A contract is entered into by the parties to ensure certainty, but it does not ensure certainty due to several reasons. Act of God and anything beyond the control of the parties is covered by the ‘force majeure’ clause and is recognised by law of contracts. There may be uncertainty ... More
Reference No: BP0363 (A)Pages: 35Published on: 30, September, 2013
Abstract: This case mainly talks about the journey of IFCI since its inception amidst the institutional changes that had taken place in India; how the changing institutional context of an emerging economy like India could affect the growth path of a firm in a regulated industry; and how a leadership style ... More
Reference No: QM0257Pages: 3Published on: 25, September, 2013
Abstract: Management decisions require concepts, frameworks, and techniques to be applied from several functions and disciplines simultaneously to find solutions. The case illustrates the application of optimization along with financial evaluation of investment decisions, to a decision on warehousing facing Sytel. The case identifies the elements of cash flows that are ... More
Reference No: RJMC0027Pages: 6Published on: 25, September, 2013
Abstract: The case illustrates situations that often arise in an organization that have ethical dilemmas for various functionaries in the organization. The perspective of the functionaries is coloured by the role they play in the organization and their perception of their responsibility and accountability. Should pragmatism in such tricky situations over-ride ... More
Reference No: BP0362Pages: 6Published on: 26, August, 2013
Abstract: This exercise describes the competitive dynamics situation faced by two large companies, Colgate – Palmolive and Proctor and Gamble in oral care business. Both of them introduced a tooth whitening solutions and anticipated to sustain their competitive lead. P&G introduced its solution in August 2000 and Colgate followed it in September 2002. ... More
