Reference No: MAR0381Pages: 10Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by a Sales Officer who had recently taken charge of his area in a Mini Metro. He was trying to understand the dealership in his area from the point of view of their operations, performances, competition, and opportunities for improvement.
The case describes one ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published on: 13, July, 2006
Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More
Reference No: BP0315Pages: 18Published on: 11, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes how strategic changes could be undertaken in a large oil sector company through management development programmes (MDPs). Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has been conducting MDPs for its sales officers in the retail business division since two years. This initiative was based on recommendations and efforts of ... More
Reference No: PROD0287(A)Pages: 20Published on: 4, July, 2006
Abstract: Hakkai Creates, a successful SME in Japan, is a producer of tiny precision plastic parts as well as molds used for making these miniature parts. It is a supplier to some of the leading manufacturers of electronics and telecom products like Sony, National Panasonic, Casio, Sanyo etc. It has developed ... More
Reference No: PROD0287(B)Pages: 3Published on: 4, July, 2006
Abstract: Hakkai Creates has been supplying precision plastic parts to one of its key customers (who had moved its operations to China) from a plant in China. The end product of this customer has failed in the global market. Hakkai Creates is looking for option-should it return back to Niigata or ... More
Reference No: P&IR0198(A)TECPages: 5Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Human Resource Planning plays a strategic role in implementing the organizational objectives. This note describes the role of HR planning in an organization and its effect on other organizational processes. It also gives the HR planning choices that could be adopted under different business strategy situations. These strategies can be ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
Reference No: PSG0099Pages: 9Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Many organization face variable demand for their services over any given year. One such organization is the Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, where demand for surgeries shoots up in the summer months and drops off in the other months. Thus the staffing of surgeons in different surgical departments so that ... More
Reference No: PROD0289Pages: 17Published on: 22, June, 2006
Abstract: The case presents the details of logistics operations of a consumer durable product in India. Based on the description related to forecasting, production, planning, dispatches and Information Systems, the participants are encouraged to understand the existing logistics system and identify areas of improvement. ... More
Reference No: BP0314Pages: 15Published on: 22, June, 2006
Abstract: The central issue in this case relates to the expansion plan (growth option) of a traditional furniture company in the contract of growing options in the Indian furniture industry. The case provides adequate details on the growth and evolution of the firm, the competitor's profile, and the consumer expectations by ... More
Reference No: P&IR0198(C)TECPages: 5Published on: 20, June, 2006
Abstract: This write-up is part of the series of notes on Human Resource Management. It explains about the performance appraisal in organizations. Performance appraisal is described as one of the most effective management control systems. The note mentions the various aspects of designing a performance appraisal system, the content of performance ... More
Reference No: P&IR0198(F)TECPages: 3Published on: 20, June, 2006
Abstract: This note describes the training in human resource management. Training develops knowledge, skill, and attitude required by an individual to adequately perform given tasks. It highlights the different aspects of training as its frequency , focus, methods, content, selection of trainers, and evaluation in training. All these have to be tailor-made ... More
Reference No: P&IR0198(D)TECPages: 6Published on: 20, June, 2006
Abstract: This note is the fourth in the series on Human Resource Management. Various aspects of compensation management are described here. Compensation helps in attracting and retaining employees in the organization. The components of compensation consist of the base salary, pay incentives and indirect compensation. The design of a compensation system ... More
Reference No: P&IR0198(B)TECPages: 3Published on: 20, June, 2006
Abstract: This note deals with the selection procedure in human resource management. It highlights the decision making process while selecting a candidate for a job and defines general management requirements for various strategic situations. It also gives steps in the process of selection. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0198(G)TECPages: 3Published on: 20, June, 2006
Abstract: This note deals with the recruitment process in organizations. A good recruitment process attracts candidates from desired sources at low cost to the organization. There can be many levels of entry to induct people from various sources. The note also describes the process of recruitment through defining the need, identifying ... More
