Reference No: P&IR0187Pages: 7Published on: 1, July, 2002
Abstract: The driver of a lorry that was contracted for transporting alumina to the smelter complained that a company worker demanded Rs. 60 as bribe for unloading the alumina.The accused worker was identified by the driver in presence of a security guard and the supervisor of the area. Based on the ... More
Reference No: BP0272Pages: 20Published on: 19, July, 2002
Abstract: The case presents the operational details regarding a blood bank in Ahmedabad. The issues related to marketing for mobile blood donation and component usage is the focus. The case focuses on issues related to marketing a new concept, financial viability of a venture, expansion options of a not for profit ... More
Reference No: BP0273Pages: 10Published on: 23, July, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Mr. Prakash Rastogi, who was appointed as the managing director of Clariant (India) Limited, the Indian arm of Clariant International Limited, a newly spun off unit of Sandoz International Limited. Sandoz announced the world wide demerger of its chemicals business and spun it ... More
Reference No: BP0274Pages: 19Published on: 23, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the initiatives of Mr. Rastogi, the first managing director of Clariant India Limited, in building a performing culture and shaping the strategy of the company. On March 23, 1995, Sandoz International Limited announced the worldwide demerger of its chemical business and spun off an independent chemicals company called Clariant ... More
Reference No: BP0278Pages: 3Published on: 25, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the reflections of Dileep Sagar, General Manager (Projects) in Deep Valley Solutions Limited (DVS) on working in teams in a software products company. As a product software company DVS develops and sells packaged software that supports the management of supply chain. The reflections cover aspects like developing ... More
Reference No: BP0276Pages: 2Published on: 25, July, 2002
Abstract: This case describesg the experience of one of the customers of Deep Valley Solutions Limited (DVS), a software product development company located in Bangalore, Karnataka State. DVS develops and sells packaged software that supports the management of supply chain. Roger Smith is the coordinator from customer end. His company has ... More
Reference No: BP0279Pages: 3Published on: 25, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the experience of customizing the packaged software of Deep Valley Solutions Limited (DVS) at NCC, Vietnam, a customer site. As a product software company DVS develops and sells packaged software that supports the management of supply chain. The case brings out the perspectives of the general manager, ... More
Reference No: BP0277Pages: 7Published on: 25, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the experience of implementing various software customization projects of Deep Valley Solutions Limited (DVS). As a product software company DVS develops and sells packaged software that supports the management of supply chain. Manohar and Anand, the founders of the company, are required to review the experiences, identify ... More
Reference No: BP0275Pages: 3Published on: 25, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the experience of a customer vis-a-vis the project implementation process of Deep Valley Solutions Limited (DVS). As a product software company DVS developed and sold packaged software that supported the management of supply chain. Manohar and Anand, the founders of DVS, reflect on the experience and develop ... More
Reference No: MAR0345(A)Pages: 14Published on: 14, August, 2002
Abstract: The case describes the product design experience of "Symphony" brand of air cooler. The entire process of new product design and development is described. The initial idea, refining of the idea and development of concept, product design, sensing of reactions of potential customers, manufacturing, initial marketing strategy, test marketing, redesign ... More
Reference No: BP0301Pages: 15Published on: 22, September, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the management practices, with special focus on Human Resource Management and organizational culture building, of NIIT. From a fledging organization 1981, NIIT has grown to become the third largest software company in India. It has a base of 1000 clients and operation in 30 countries. The case provides an opportunity ... More
Reference No: P&IR0188Pages: 4Published on: 23, September, 2002
Abstract: An aggrieved female employee had complained to the Chief Ethics Officer of CTC about the unwarranted behaviour of her boss. The incident took place while she met the boss for the annual Performance appraisal discussion. The boss, though a high performer was known to be brash and pushy. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0189Pages: 25Published on: 17, October, 2002
Abstract: The case is of Amal Products Ltd. (APL), a company in southern Gujarat, manufacturing intermediate dyes and specialty chemicals, mainly for the textile market. The company went into losses in 1998 due to recession in the textile industry, fierce competition from Chinese manufacturers and from local manufacturers, who sold their products ... More
Reference No: PSG0084Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: MAR0347Pages: 19Published on: 24, October, 2002
Abstract: The Pallavan Transport Corporation (PTC) was the major urban transport service provider for the city of Madras and its environs. The Corporation had introduced faster services (by reducing bus stoppages), called V and J services, for city buses over some routes. Towards the end of 1987, about 15% of the buses were ... More
