Reference No: BP0344Pages: 12Published on: 4, July, 2012
Abstract: The case deals with the issues in managing the growth of a family business engaged in retail and discount stores in Chennai. It highlights one of the strengths of family businesses, namely leveraging family resources into the business. The case also deals with issues of succession planning in family businesses. ... More
Reference No: CMHS0019Pages: 4Published on: 4, July, 2012
Abstract: The head of the general surgery department at City Municipal Hospital was not happy with the current system of charging all major surgeries uniformly, since each type of surgery consumes different amounts of each surgical resource. He was wondering if it would be possible to get a handle on the ... More
Reference No: CMHS0020(A)Pages: 12Published on: 11, July, 2012
Abstract: Dr. Alexander Thomas, CEO, Bangalore Baptist Hospital invited one of the case writers to his hospital to develop a case study. " By God's grace our hospital has grown from an 80 bed secondary care centre to a multi super specialty hospital over the years. We have been awarded the "Excellence in ... More
Reference No: F&A0494Pages: 6Published on: 12, July, 2012
Abstract: The Max-Value Stores case provides an opportunity for students to apply the understanding of various financial reporting topics (revenue recognition, liability de-recognition, accounting changes, and deferred taxes) to determine the applicable GAAP for recognizing gift card ?breakage?, the estimated amount of gift cards that is unlikely to be redeemed. The ... More
Reference No: RJMC0024Pages: 11Published on: 31, July, 2012
Abstract: The case is about a secondary school located in Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state. The school has a policy of giving priority in admission to children who have either failed or have been expelled from other schools on the ground of indiscipline. Such children, who constitute ... More
Reference No: BP0346Pages: 11Published on: 6, August, 2012
Abstract: The case relates to Vodafone entering the Indian telecom business. The tax department demanded a heavy sum to be paid. Vodafone denied the liability. The dispute was finally decided by the Supreme Court of India in Vodafone's favour. The government of India did not concede defeat and amended the taxation ... More
Reference No: PSG0111Pages: 21Published on: 20, August, 2012
Abstract: The case explores the growth of Dastkar Andhra Marketing Association (DAMA) and its relationship with its sister organizations, as it works to articulate an alternate model of production, distribution and retailing. The case attempts to highlight issues around appropriate interventions in a traditional sector providing livelihood to millions, but confronting ... More
Reference No: BP0349Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 2012
Abstract: The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression to its citizens. This freedom is not absolute and the State can impose reasonable restrictions. Of late, certain incidents have shown this freedom to be under threat. The case highlights some of such events. It makes the readers think about ... More
Reference No: F&A0495Pages: 19Published on: 27, October, 2012
Abstract: The case described the issues faced by a mid-sized Indian generic pharmaceutical firm, in its attempt to acquire a small unlisted Japanese generics manufacturer. It showcases the strong motivation of a successful emerging market pharmaceutical firm to expand into the developed market, buoyed by its cost competitiveness. The case presents ... More
Reference No: P&IR0210Pages: 6Published on: 30, October, 2012
Abstract: Minu was a star performer at Bless Eye Clinic Ahmedabad and was promoted as the front-office coordinator. Lately her performance was a concern and complaints had come in. She was observed using facebook on her PC during breaks and often glued to her smart phone during work hours. Later it ... More
Reference No: RJMC0025Pages: 15Published on: 21, December, 2012
Abstract: Mr. R. P. Singh was appointed as the new principal at the Industrial Training Institute in Mohali, Punjab in 2006. Part of the building was incomplete and several other parts were unfurnished, and maintenance was poor. Space in front of the building, meant for a lawn and a garden, was barren. ... More
Reference No: F&A0506Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 2013
Abstract: This case deals with hedging and risk management in companies. Surya Textiles had significant export revenues in euros and was looking for innovative ways of hedging foreign exchange risk to make their treasury a profit centre. Target Redemption Forward which hedged the euros into dollars was an attractive option which ... More
