Force Automotive – breach of code of conduct

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Tanushree Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Vice President ◽  
Organizational Values ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Corporate Ethics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Business ◽  
A Company

Subject area The case highlights the ethical dilemmas people face in various business situations. The case throws light on the causes and consequences of violation and the problems related to enforcement of shared organizational values/code of conduct. Study level/applicability This case can be used in courses on human resource management, OB and corporate ethics and is suitable for the postgraduate and undergraduate students of business schools. Case overview The case narrates the dilemma faced by the Vice President of human resources (VP-HR) of a company when he discovered a major violation of the company's code of conduct by the Vice President of research and development (VP-R&D). The VP-R&D is almost indispensable to the company given his unique expertise and criticality of the new Design Centre which he is spearheading single-handedly. Sacking the VP-R&D has the potential of delaying commissioning of the new centre and putting new business wins in jeopardy. On the other hand, not taking any action may erode employees faith in code of conduct and company values. The VP-HR must decide fast whether and how to take action on gross violation of company's code of conduct. Expected learning outcomes The students will gain understanding of shared organizational values, code of conduct and ethics, know about the causes and consequences of violation of shared values, discover ways to institutionalize shared organizational values and resolve ethical dilemma. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes.

ICON stores: managing a new business venture

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Waheed Ali Umrani ◽  
Abdul Khaliq Doudpota ◽  
Umair Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
New Venture ◽  
Venture Creation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Success ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Creation Process ◽  
Common Practices ◽  
New Business ◽  
The Common

Subject area Entrepreneurship. Study level/applicability Undergraduate – Entrepreneurship. Case overview The case concerns to an entrepreneur named Aamir Ghouri, a US graduate, who is concerned about managing the growth of his newly established venture named ICON Stores. The case presents the idea of entrepreneurial mindset characteristics and motivation besides which, it also explains the typical venture creation process in Pakistan and the general rubrics used to measure the entrepreneurial success in the economy. Expected learning outcomes The case is designed to help students to understand entrepreneurial mindset, characteristics and motivation; to understand entrepreneurial venture creation process; to learn the common practices regarding the measurement of entrepreneurial success of new venture; and to outline as to how growth of a new venture could be managed profitably. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 3: Entrepreneurship.

Piping hot dogs: a case of a Malaysian franchise

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sethela June ◽  
Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
First Year ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
New Business ◽  
International Franchising

Subject area Internationalization, entrepreneurship, franchising, international marketing. Study level/applicability First year undergraduate students of Management courses. Case overview This case is about a newly established fast food company that expands very rapidly in Malaysia. Growing from merely a single pushcart, the company has evolved into one of the most successful purely-local food franchise businesses with almost 100 franchises throughout the country and abroad. The company keeps on looking at bigger expansion plans abroad and eyeing the Middle Eastern markets. Expected learning outcomes After carrying out this exercise, students are expected to be able: to understand how a new business start up grows; to provide a simple illustration on how internationalization of small firms can took place; to analyze the various factors of considerations prior to internationalization; to identify the basic issues of international franchising and how the system works. Supplementary materials Teaching note.

EHBH Pvt. Ltd – a step towards creation of a unique business model

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Syeedun Nisa ◽  
Abdullah Bin Junaid
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
New Venture ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Core ◽  
New Business

Subject area Entrepreneurship. Study level/applicability Postgraduate/graduate management programmes. Case overview EHBH is a Delhi-based healthy food and snacks company offering an effective, efficient and reliable service in the beverage/catering segment. The company has opened outlets in corporate offices and educational institutions in Delhi/NCR. Driven by quality and hygiene standards, the company's aim is to keep customer satisfaction at the core of its operations. The case on EHBH describes the entrepreneurial journey of the founder and MD, Mr Furkan Khan. The case discusses the motivation to start a new venture. The thrust of the case lies in learning how to develop and operate unique business model. The case is written at the time when the company is in its establishment stage. The case elucidates the potential in the food industry especially fruit juices. Expected learning outcomes To demonstrate specific motivating factors to enter into a new venture, to understand various entrepreneurial models and their applicability in the present case, to highlight overview, trends and the various challenges associated with Indian juice food industry, to understand the conception and implementation of new business model. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes.

Islamic Cross Currency Swap (ICCS): hedging against currency fluctuations

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Aisyah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Raudha Md Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Modus Operandi ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
Finance Officer

Subject areaThe case is suitable for use in the topics related to the functions and roles of hedging and the Islamic derivatives/hedging instruments.Study level/applicabilityThe case is designed for undergraduate students, taking courses in Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance and Risk Management for Islamic Banking Institutions.Case overviewThis case describes the theory and application of Islamic Cross Currency Swap (ICCS) in the market. Having this understanding enables case analysts to understand the functions and roles of hedging and the Islamic derivatives or hedging instruments of ICCS comprehensively. The case begins with Yusof, the new finance officer of Al-Yemeni Sdn. Bhd to analyse the permissibility of hedging and derivatives to hedge against currency fluctuations from Islamic perspective. Yusof had to complete the report before the Board of Director's quarterly meeting, which was within a week. Having in mind that the company's mission was to be a Shariah-compliant stock by 2012, Yusof was responsible for ensuring that the company was administrated in an Islamic way. Besides, he also had to ensure that the company generated income and profit as planned. In doing so, he had to strategise all possible risk exposures that could be mitigated or hedged. This case ends by giving the case analyst information on ICCS offered by Al-Rizky Bank Berhad (ARBB). In this case, Yusof had to find out whether hedging is allowed in Islam. What are the Islamic derivatives? What are the different views of Shariah scholars on various types of derivatives? What is themodus operandiof ICCS? Is the ICCS offered by ARBB Shariah compliant? What are the possible risk exposures being hedged in ICCS?Expected learning outcomesTo provide exposure on the concepts of hedging from Islamic perspectives; to provide exposure on the concepts of Islamic derivatives/Islamic hedging instruments; to stimulate understanding on themodus operandiof ICCS in ARBB; and to help case analysts understand what makes the Islamic hedging instruments become Shariah compliant.Supplementary materialsTeaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or [email protected] request teaching notes.

Can IKEA adapt its service experience to India?

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Tom McNamara ◽  
Irena Descubes
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Retail Market ◽  
Indian Market ◽  
Service Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Link Type ◽  
A Company

Subject area Marketing and Strategy. Study level/applicability BA level. Case overview The case deals with IKEA’s unique service experience, and the company’s plans to expand into India. The question that is dealt with primarily is, “Can IKEA successfully introduce and adapt its service experience to the Indian market”. IKEA’s service experience is critically explored, as well as the concept of “service” in India. Expected learning outcomes After studying the case, it is expected that students will have a better understanding of what is a “service experience”, as well as how it can give a company a competitive advantage. It is also expected that students will have a better understanding of the retail market and consumer behavior in India. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 8: Marketing.

The evolution of lean thinking at K-Way: where to next?

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Fatima Hamdulay ◽  
Himanshu Vidhani
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Executive Education ◽  
Lean Thinking ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Standard Work ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Under Performing ◽  
A Company

Subject area Lean thinking and organizational culture Study level/applicability MBA, Executive Education, Post Graduate Diploma Case overview The case details the adoption of lean thinking at K-Way, a contemporary technical textile manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories. The case covers the 12-year journey at K-Way, detailing the process and cultural improvements the company underwent. The case closes as Bobby, the General Manager at K-Way, thinks about his new challenges. The CEO of K-Way’s parent company, Cape Union Mart, wants Bobby to start devolving the lean thinking approach to other units within Cape Union Mart, in particular a newly acquired and under-performing children’s clothing business. Bobby is excited at the prospect, but simultaneously anxious about the work that still needs to happen at K-Way and more importantly, whether the organization is ready for his, and his key consultant-coach’s withdrawal as the primary “voices” of lean thinking. Would there be a reversal of progress in their absence and how can they counter this? Expected learning outcomes Understanding lean thinking as a management system and not a mere set of tools for waste reduction, while recognizing the importance of waste reduction. An understanding of how to entrench lean thinking in an organization after initial adoption with specific emphasis on the following: Kata and scientific thinking – what it is and how it can be employed; Hoshin Kanri/Strategy Deployment – what it is and how it can be used; Leader Standard Work, what it is and how it can be used. Consider responses for a company that has been on a lean journey for 10 years, with a focus on how (or if) lean leaders can withdraw from the operation. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS: 9: Operations and logistics

scholarly journals Kopy Luwak: a conservation strategy for global market

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Aluisius Hery Pratono ◽  
Irzameingindra Putri Radjamin
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Typical Problem ◽  
Content Type

Subject area Niche products and environmental ethics. Study level/applicability The case is suitable for undergraduate students who have some understanding of competitive advantage in emerging economies, of niche products, the resource-based perspective and environmental ethics. Case overview The case concerns the Indonesian coffee industry, specifically the production of Kopi Luwak, a coffee that involves a type of local wild animal as an essential part of the process. The case outlines a typical problem for a new leader who has to start his tenure with a creditable performance. The company is a resource-based one that has to manage a potential risk of violating environmental ethics. Expected learning outcomes The case reveals the value of the international value chain for a cup of coffee. Through investigating the intersection between business feasibility and conservation issues, students should be able to understand what are appropriate business opportunities with environmental ethics considerations. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available; consult the librarian for access.

MARISA “For you, a treat”

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Organizational Values ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Level

Subject area Entrepreneurs, Strategic planning, Management, Family businesses. Study level/applicability Undergraduate and Graduate (as an introductory case study). Case overview Marisa® is a consolidated bakery in Guadalajara México, selling a wide variety of dessert products. It has achieved fast growth and has diversified with other brands, either by buying or developing them. Examples are Tía Lola® (economical cakes) and Dolce Natura® (artisanal ice creams). The company founder has maintained not only the growth and development of her brand but also the organizational values and culture. These she has transmitted to her over 400 employees. The company is currently facing expansion. Expected learning outcomes The expected learning outcomes are as follows: to distinguish the different expansion strategies; to discuss how to maintain culture and values in a firm despite time and growth; to analyze the current market and long-term objectives, as well as different competitors of the firm; and to make strategic decisions at the corporate level. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS: 3: Entrepreneurship.

Get “Roposo”: the fashionable social media

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Roshan Raju ◽  
Sagar Bhadange ◽  
Sandip Rakshit
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Media Industry ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Business ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Executive Level

Subject area Entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing and strategy. Study level/applicability Master’s, postgraduate and executive level programs. Case overview The fashion industry has evolved over the generations. Fashion is what defines any person. Your style and quotient statement gives you an edge. In a world which is getting smaller and smaller with evolving mobile and computer technology connectivity, there has been a rise in new startups in personalized fashion. This sector of personal styling has seen an investment of over US$220m in the past two years. Social media is connecting billions of people around the globe. Roposo is the brand of Relevant E-solutions and was launched in 2012. It is the brainchild idea of Avinash Saxena, Kaushal Shubhank and Mayank Bhangadia. It has created a buzz in the fashion and social media industry. This case illustrates the connective power of social media and personalized fashion. Roposo has over 2 million active users which includes a number of Bollywood stars. These users are creating their own stories related to styling and fashion tips and inspiring millions worldwide. The case explores the journey of how Roposo has changed the style statement of millions of people. Expected learning outcomes The expected learning outcomes are as follows: to identify the new business opportunity in the fashion industry with the use of a social media platform; to understand the evolution of fashion with the boom in social media and mobile communications; to learn how the brand grows and how celebrities are also motivated to be a part of it to connect to their fans for free; to provide inspiration for students to start up an entrepreneurial venture; to find out how the use of recommendation engines should be done to keep users engaged; and to discuss threats of competitors. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 3: Entrepreneurship.

Future Group’s new move: Big Bazaar Direct

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
Vandana
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Online Retailing ◽  
Online Retail ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Business

Subject area Marketing, Retail Marketing and E-commerce. Study level/applicability Graduate and Post-graduate. Case overview The Future Group is the most profitable retailer in India without having any foreign direct investment (FDI). In September 2013, the retailer launched its online retailing platform, “Big Bazaar Direct” (BBD). BBD is a franchisee-based model which aims to partner with people having rich customer networks to reach more shoppers. This novice idea of BBD is the result of Big Bazaar’s greater mind share over its market share. Mr Kishore Biyani, CEO Future Group, has lot of expectation from this business model. Expected learning outcomes The outcomes include: to familiarize students with Indian Retail Industry; to develop student’s skills in critically analyzing an online retail-based new business model; and to explain key factors that work for success of a retail-based business model. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 8: Marketing

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