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  1. Precious Shipping Public Company Limited

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

    Reference No: PSG0072 Pages: 30 Published on: 28, October, 1996

    Abstract: This case focuses on the future strategic directions required for the continued growth of PSPCL, a Thailand based tramp-shipping company. The company currently has 27 secondhand vessels, all in the handy size range. The company was considering the following strategic choices: a) Extent of fleet expansion, b) Should new builds be ... More

  2. The Great Eastern Shipping Company

    Authors: Dixit, M R; Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: BP0247 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, August, 1997

    Abstract: Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) was the second largest Indian shipping company, operating 48 ships. During 1994-95, GESCO had a turnover of Rs. 824.67 crore. The company had more than tripled its turnover over the previous five years. With the changing economic environment and increasing competition, the company was considering strategies for ... More

  3. Optimization Theory: A Note

    Authors: Lahiri, Somdeb;

    Reference No: ECO0339TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, March, 2000

    Abstract: This note presents some results in Optimization Theory that are useful in economics. The theory is developed for the case of two variable optimization problems in a self-contained manner. ... More

  4. Market Failures and Government Intervention

    Authors: Basant, Rakesh; Nandi, Nabanita;

    Reference No: ECO0341TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 30, June, 2000

    Abstract: The note discusses the concepts of market failures and government failures, enumerates the conditions under which these might arise and summarizes the emerging views on market failures and government interventions. ... More

  5. The Market for Electives

    Authors: Basant, Rakesh;

    Reference No: ECO0340TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 30, June, 2000

    Abstract: The note uses the concept of demand and supply, of elective courses in a business school, to bring out the conditions under which market failures may take place, requiring institutional co-ordination and interventions. The case exemplifies how imperfections in access to information and foresight, absence of future markets and externalities ... More

  6. FAST Project: E-Governance in Andhra Pradesh

    Authors: Ramani, K V; Verma, Sanjay;

    Reference No: CISG0060 Pages: 13 Published on: 17, July, 2000

    Abstract: This case describes a successful E-Governance application in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The application pertains to the State Department of Transportation in issuing Learner's licence, Driver's licence, Registration of vehicles, etc. The success of the application on the DOT network linking three RTO offices has led the department to ... More

  7. Two Dimensional Optimization Theory: A Note

    Authors: Lahiri, Somdeb;

    Reference No: ECO0342TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 8, September, 2000

    Abstract: Provides a rigorous treatment of the two variable optimization theory. A proof of the one dimensional Kakutani's Fixed Point Theorem along with an application in economics is also provided in this note. ... More

  8. TWINS Project, Andhra Pradesh

    Authors: Rao, V Venkata; Ramani, K V; Asthana, Rajul;

    Reference No: CISG0062 Pages: 17 Published on: 21, November, 2000

    Abstract: As a part of its initiative to bring the benefits of information technology to its citizens, the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in 1998, undertook the TWINS (twin cities network services) project, whose objective was to provide to the citizens several one-stop Government-to-Citizens (G2C) service centres called Integrated Citizen Service Centres ( ... More

  9. Ahmedabad Regional Passport Office: Rapid Response Time by Process Redesign

    Authors: Bahuguna, Doorva; Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: PROD0250 Pages: 18 Published on: 25, June, 2002

    Abstract: The case describes the process followed by the RPO, Ahmedabad in issuing a passport. The resources available are described. The status of consumer response time is included. Adequate information is provided to redesign the process, to improve response time. The impact of technology is highlighted. The issues related to any ... More

  10. LTTIL: Coimbatore Bypass Project

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kheskani, Deepa;

    Reference No: PSG0084 Pages: 11 Published on: 24, October, 2002

    Abstract: This case study discusses various issues in toll based BOT projects. L&T Transportation Infrastructure Limited (LTTIL), the BOT operator has been facing financial problems, experiencing a difficult time collecting tolls from the Athupalam Bridge segment of the Coimbatore Bypass project. Though LTTIL and the Government have been trying to ... More

  11. Commercial Aircraft Industry and Governments

    Authors: Basant, Rakesh; Bhandari, Amit; Morris, Sebastian;

    Reference No: ECO0348 Pages: 27 Published on: 31, December, 2002

    Abstract: This paper deals with the evaluation of the civil aeronautics sectors since the 1930s in the background of Government intervention & technological changes. The paper has tried to contrast the active interference by European nations in the domestic aviation sector with the comparatively "hands off" approach of the US, and the ... More

  12. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Project (RNTCP): Reengineering Drugs Delivery System

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: PROD0255 Pages: 9 Published on: 29, April, 2003

    Abstract: The case presents the logistics of drug delivery system for TB eradication project (RNTCP). The central issue is how to modify the system to increase its efficiency and relevance. There is enough data in the case to discuss the implementation issues, as well. ... More

  13. Vadodara Halol Toll Road

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: PSG0091 Pages: 17 Published on: 24, September, 2003

    Abstract: The management of the Vadodara Halol Toll Road Company Limited (VHTRL) was worried about the toll revenues. The actual revenues as a proportion of the projected revenues had declined from 63 percent to 34 percent over the three financial years of operation. Given the cash flows, the VHTRL could run smoothly only ... More

  14. MPS Hospital

    Authors: Ramani, K V; Chavda, Narendrabhai;

    Reference No: CMHS0016 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 2004

    Abstract: Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute is facing financial constraints due to increased cost of medical care and a freeze on the grant it receives from the state government. It is, therefore, necessary to look at avenues for containing the cost of medical care. Accordingly the proposed study would anlayse variable costs ... More

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