Browsing Cases and Notes by Author "Varkkey, Biju"

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    • Look, the Vendor Sponsored the Party 

      Varkkey, Biju; Rajesh, S. (2010-08-27)
      Three high performing executives availed personal benefit from an event management company who was bidding for a business deal. The E.M.company requested for reimbursement for their expenses, incurred towards hosting the ...

    • Managers: 'We are Katti with You’: A narrative about union-management conflict at Precision Parts Limited 

      Varkkey, Biju (2010-09-01)
      Precision Parts Limited was a successful company with model IR situation. With change in union leadership and the managers, the union management dynamics underwent change. The statement is presented for managerial decision making.

    • Managing Talent at Lupin Limited (B): Exploring New Horizons 

      Sharda, Kirti; Varkkey, Biju; Basoya, Snehil (R.A) (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2016-09-20)
      Lupin Ltd. initiated its talent management program in 2005 with an aim to attract, retain and develop talent over coming years. This case is a continuation of “Managing Talent at Lupin Limited”, which explored the basic ...

    • Managing Talent at Lupin Limited (B): Exploring New Horizons: A Teaching Note 

      Sharda, Kirti; Varkkey, Biju; Basoya, Snehil (R.A) (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2016-09-20)

    • MyZus Infotech Ltd.: Pursuit of an Idea (A) 

      Pandey, Ajay; Varkkey, Biju (2010-08-25)
      The case describes the initial years of MyZus Infotech, a company started by two students of IIT Bombay. The startup received support from the technology business incubator at IIT Bombay, and later moved to hired premises. ...

    • Note from a Job Seeker 

      Varkkey, Biju (2010-09-03)
      Describes the experience of a middle manager in search of a job. The recruitment process, designed by a major automobile company and the offer handling process leaves a different perception on the job seeker.

    • On Becoming a Case Instructor: Reflections of a FDP Participant 

      Rao, V. Venkata; Varkkey, Biju (2010-09-01)
      Dr. Ankheleswar a management faculty from a central university experienced the case method as teaching method while he attended the FDP. His observations about the case instructors and the participants’ involvement in ...

    • The Paradox of Training Metrics 

      Sinha, Anamika; Varkkey, Biju (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017-09-26)
      The case discusses issues in the process of professionalising a family-owned manufacturing firm in the steel tubes and pipes industry. Set during 2008-2012, the case highlights the increased competition and the consequent ...

    • The Paradox of Training Metrics: A Teaching Note 

      Sinha, Anamika; Varkkey, Biju (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2017-09-26)

    • Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd.: The Challenge of Growing a Family Business 

      Varkkey, Biju; Unnithan, Anandakuttan; Jacob, Joshy (Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2013)
      Based in Kerala, Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd. (PVSL) is a leading automobile dealer of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL). PVSL is categorized as a Platinum Plus dealer by MSIL, an honour reserved for top performing ...

    • Rashtra Deepika Limited 

      Zacharias, Siby; Varkkey, Biju (2010-09-03)
      Rashtra Deepika Limited, one of the oldest publishing houses in Kerala with strong church patronage is facing difficulties in all fronts. Its own ideological trappings are in a way standing as road blocks to growth. The ...

    • Ready on Your Marks: Should I Fire this Sports Master? 

      Varkkey, Biju (2010-09-03)
      A high performing sports instructed, who has visible credit to his account is cause of complaints form students and parents. Though warned earlier, complaints continue. At stake is the schools reputation, the public ...

    • The Unstoppable Journey: Transformation of Apollo Tyres Ltd. 

      Varkkey, Biju; Koshy, Abraham; Oburai, Prathap (2010-09-13)
      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 ...

    • Winning Hearts and Minds of Workers and the Trade Union: PepsiCo Acquires Duke & Sons Ltd, India 

      Varkkey, Biju; Mehta, Khushi (2010-09-07)
      PepsiCo's takeover of Duke & Sons Ltd. gave the company extra growth and a competitive edge that it was looking for to enter and compete with its other rivals in the food and beverage industry in India. The company faced ...