Reference No: CISG0100(A)Pages: 6Published on: 29, August, 2008
Abstract: The government of Kerala embarked upon an e-literacy project with the aim of enabling every household to be able to use basic computer services. The pilot of this project was implemented in Malapuram district and involved establishing tele-centers across the district. The focus of this case is the identification of ... More
Reference No: CISG0100(A)-HindiPages: 6Published on: 29, August, 2008
Abstract: आधारभूत कम्प्यूटर सेवाओं के उपयोग के लिए प्रत्येक परिवार सक्षम बने ऐसे उद्देश्य के साथ केरल सरकार ने एक ई-साक्षरता परियोजना शुरू की थी। इस परियोजना का प्रारम्भ मलप्पुरम् जिले से किया गया और जिले भर में टैलि-सेन्टर भी स्थापित किये गये थे। इस केस में एक उपयुक्त ग्राम्य कनेक्टिविटी टैकनोलोजी की आधार-सामग्री को पहचानने पर ध्यान दिया गया और उसी के आर्किटेक्चर डिजाइन को पहचानने पर भी ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया है। ... More
Reference No: P&IR0206Pages: 41Published on: 10, September, 2008
Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More
Reference No: MAR0401Pages: 21Published on: 9, October, 2008
Abstract: S. K. Nanda was evaluating the performance of the exercise on modernizing the Fair Price Shops (FPS) in Gujarat as a Principal Secretary, Civil Supplies, Government of Gujarat. He had undertaken an initiative to make FPS as the major retailing arm of the government. With 16,000 outlets in the state, it ... 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
Reference No: RJMC0007Pages: 23Published on: 4, November, 2008
Abstract: The case, Resource Centre at Ramnirajan Podar School, describes a unique setup in a private school in Mumbai. The school has invested in creating a resource centre (3 faculty and a high speed internet connection). The faculty at the resource centre work closely with all the teachers of the school in ... 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: MAR0403Pages: 8Published on: 12, December, 2008
Abstract: The case talks about how Nokia issued product advisory that dealt with crisis of overheating caused in specific lot of batteries of Nokia handset, the result that publicity and consumer response are outlined. The case covers messages issued by company using different communication channels. The case highlights issues of marketing ... More
Reference No: PSG0107Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 2009
Abstract: The top management of MPSEZ met to decide on the final price band of its public issue, which was the first of its kind in India. While the lead underwriter had suggested a price band of Rs. 400-440, the company officials were not very sure about the same. It was ... More
Reference No: PSG0108Pages: 55Published on: 4, February, 2009
Abstract: The Vijayanagar plant of the JSW Steel Limited was all set for increasing its hot metal capacity from 3.8mtpa (million tons per annum) in 2008 to 6.8mtpa in early 2009, and to 9.8mtpa in April 2010. The case examines the inbound and outbound logistics at all the three stages with a focus on ... More
Reference No: BP0325Pages: 11Published on: 24, February, 2009
Abstract: The case describes how an entrepreneur was able to build a leading organization in the education sector despite several constraints. The organization that prepares students for admission into Indian Institute of Technology through one of the toughest admission tests in the world, JEE, has been surpassing its own record of ... 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: P&IR0207Pages: 22Published on: 31, March, 2009
Abstract: The Indian Insurance Industry is facing tough times not only in the business front but also in attracting and retaining talent in the sales function. Aviva India had re-entered the Indian life insurance market in 1995, but started business operations a few years later. In addition to the bank assurance business ... More
Reference No: BP0326Pages: 10Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: The case deals with the decision making problem faced by an Indian entrepreneur, Mr. Pathik Patwari, concerning diversification and growth. While his pharmaceuticals business that has seen huge growth in last few years faces industry specific challenges, the infrastructure sector as a whole appears to be lucrative in terms of ... 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
