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Majestic Hospital*
Ramani, K. V.
Product Type Case Publication Date 13-Jan-2010
Reference No CMHS0004 Version Date 13-Oct-2010
Area Centre for Management of Health Services (CMHS) Length 9p
  Abstract
  This case brings out the processes and procedures followed for hospital patient discharge. Concerns from the hospital management and the patient’s family are also highlighted. The case analysis should focus on causes for delay in patient discharge and offer suggestions/recommendations to address unnecessary delays. ...    Read More...
Government Industrial Training Institute, Jalgaon*
Vijaya Sherry Chand
Product Type Case Publication Date 26-Jul-2010
Reference No RJMC0010 Version Date 26-Jul-2010
Area Ravi J Matthai Centre For Educational Innovation (RJMC) Length 7p
  Abstract
  The Principal of the Government Industrial Training Institute, Jalgaon, is taking stock of a few key innovations carried out by his staff during 2009-10 in order to prepare for a meeting in which he wants to communicate to his staff how to sustain an atmosphere in which good practices are developed and practiced. The desire of the staff to build the Institute into a centre of excellence had facilitated the innovations. The principal now wants to examine the other factors that helped create a culture of innovation. He is also wondering whether to increase the intake capacity of the Institute as it was unable to meet the demands of the industry. ...    Read More...
Restructuring the Curriculum at ITI Aurangabad*
Vijaya Sherry Chand
Product Type Case Publication Date 26-Jul-2010
Reference No RJMC0011 Version Date 26-Jul-2010
Area Ravi J Matthai Centre For Educational Innovation (RJMC) Length 5p
  Abstract
  A module rotation system had been introduced in ITI Aurangabad in 2009 under which six batches of trainees were rotated among six modules of the basic curriculum in Production and Manufacturing. The system is coming up for review in two months time and the Principal is wondering whether any further modifications should be introduced and is apprehensive of how other related issues will cloud the review. ...    Read More...
Government Industrial Training Institute, Sarkhej*
Vijaya Sherry Chand
Product Type Case Publication Date 19-Jul-2010
Reference No RJMC0009 Version Date 19-Jul-2010
Area Ravi J Matthai Centre For Educational Innovation (RJMC) Length 12p
  Abstract
  The Government Industrial Training Institute, Sarkhej was upgraded into a Centre of Excellence in 2005-06. This introduced multi-skill training as the educational approach. On April 9, 2010, Shri A C Muliyana and Shri N R Oza, the two Principals reviewed the institute's performance along the indicators prescribed by the government, and wondered about the kind of excellence they were achieving. They were required to analyze the performance of the Institute and make recommendations for the future. The case provides information on trainee admission and placement, instructor issues and the functioning of the Institute Management Committee, to facilitate the development of a strategy for excellence. ...    Read More...
Container Train Operations: Introducing Competition (A)
Raghuram, G. ; Gangwar, Rachna; Morris, Sebastian; Pandey, Ajay
Product Type Case Publication Date 06-Jul-2010
Reference No CIPR0007(A) Version Date 06-Jul-2010
Area Centre For Infrastructure Policy And Regulation (CIPR) Length 16p
  Abstract
  In May 2005, the Committee on Infrastructure took a decision that Ministry of Railways, in consultation with Planning Commission, would prepare a policy for permitting private and public sector operators to run container trains through the Indian Railways (IR) network. CONCOR, a listed subsidiary of IR, was the only container train operator at that time. RITES, another subsidiary of IR was awarded a study to prepare a scheme towards this. RITES submitted its final report in September 2005. The recommendations of the report included entry requirements, classification of routes into various categories based on existing and anticipated traffic volume, regulating entry for each route and minimum traffic commitment by the operators.The representatives of the Planning Commission, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ministry of Shipping were to meet in October, 2005 to discuss the RITES recommendations to work towards framing a policy document for running container trains by private and public sector operators on the IR network. This case provides a background for this meeting. ...    Read More...
Container Train Operations: Introducing Competition (B)
Raghuram, G. ; Gangwar, Rachna; Morris, Sebastian; Pandey, Ajay
Product Type Case Publication Date 06-Jul-2010
Reference No CIPR0007(B) Version Date 06-Jul-2010
Area Centre For Infrastructure Policy And Regulation (CIPR) Length 18p
  Abstract
  In October 2005, the representatives of the Planning Commission, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ministry of Shipping met to discuss the RITES recommendations to work towards framing a policy document for running container trains by private and public sector operators on the IR network. Starting with this meeting and until January 2006, various aspects of the RITES report were debated by the Planning Commission and Ministry of Railways to evolve a policy statement. There were concerns by the Planning Commission on the proposals by RITES which had implications on entry barriers and level playing field with the incumbent CONCOR. Other specific issues including entry criteria, entry fees and revenue share, and maintenance were questioned. In January 2006, a policy statement titled ‘Policy to permit various operators to move container trains on Indian Railways’ was released by the Ministry of Railways which stated the terms and conditions for running container trains by private and public sector operators on IR network. Subsequent to this, 14 parties signed up with the IR for container train operations. The empowered subcommittee of the Committee on Infrastructure was to meet in February, 2006 to discuss the process for finalizing a Model Concession Agreement between Indian Railways and the container train operators. This case provides a background for this meeting. ...    Read More...
Container Train Operations: Introducing Competition - Epilogue: The Model Concession Agreement (MCA) and Issues
Raghuram, G. ; Gangwar, Rachna; Morris, Sebastian; Pandey, Ajay
Product Type Case Publication Date 06-Jul-2010
Reference No CIPR0007EP Version Date 06-Jul-2010
Area Centre For Infrastructure Policy And Regulation (CIPR) Length 5p
  Abstract
  This should be distributed after Case (B), CIPR0007(B) distributed and taught in class. ...    Read More...
Radio Mirchi: Redesigning Product for the Banglore Market
Jaiswal, A. K.; Palan, Harit
Product Type Case Publication Date 10-Jun-2010
Reference No MAR0415 Version Date 10-Jun-2010
Area Marketing (MAR) Length 27p
  Abstract
  The case describes how Radio Mirchi dealt with competition in the Bangalore FM radio market. Radio Mirchi’s market share in Bangalore started declining within few months of its successful launch, following the entry of new competitors in the market. The case discusses strategies adopted by the company to regain its market share and attain market leadership position. It describes initial product offering of the channel, why it felt the need to redesign its product mix, and eventually how the company changed its product offering. The focus of the case is on dilemma faced by the organization while shifting to a new product and service design in the face of emerging competition. The case highlights the importance of continuously monitoring the market environment and keen understanding the consumers’ behaviour for an organization to gain and sustain the leadership position in the marketplace. ...    Read More...
Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited: Financial Restructuring
Sinha, Sidharth
Product Type Case (colour) Publication Date 04-Jun-2010
Reference No F&A0485 Version Date 04-Jun-2010
Area Finance and Accounting (F&A) Length 27p
  Abstract
  This case describes the design implementation and financing of a bridge over the river Yamuna Near Delhi in a PPP node. However, the bridge runs into financial difficulties and has to be restructured. The case discusses the restructuring process. ...    Read More...
One Mission, Multiple Roads: Aravind Eye Care System in 2009*
Manikutty, S.
Product Type Case Publication Date 28-May-2010
Reference No BP0333 Version Date 28-May-2010
Area Business Policy (BP) Length 31p
  Abstract
  This case, “One Mission, Multiple Roads: Aravind Eyecare System in 2009 ” is a sequel to the earlier case, “Aravind Eyecare System: Giving Them the Most Precious Gift (BP0299)”. It describes the new challenges AECS faces in the year 2009. This case presents the strategic choices facing an organization such as AECS with a mission that is still held to be relevant, almost sacred, but having multiple paths to attain it. All these paths seem to lead to the mission; yet all cannot be pursued and they need to be prioritized. The case encourages the participants to develop criteria for this prioritization. ...    Read More...