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Infosys Technologies: Powered by Intellect, Driven by Values
Mitchell, Jordan; Velamuri, RamaCase E-81-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, EntrepreneurshipThis case documents the evolution of Infosys Technologies from its humble beginnings in 1981 to its position in 2004 as one of the most admired companies in India, with revenues exceeding US$ 1 billion, profits of US$ 270 million (CAGR in revenues and profits of approximately 60% over the past 10 years), and a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. The case focuses on the values of the founders, and the extent to which these values have allowed...Starting at €8.20
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Alacrity Housing Chennai - Teaching Note
Mitchell, Jordan; Velamuri, RamaTeaching Note ET-3-EEntrepreneurshipNote prepared as an aid to instructors in the classroom use of cases E-69-E and E-70-E, Alacrity Housing Chennai (A) and (B).Starting at €0.00
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Alacrity Housing Chennai (A)
Velamuri, RamaCase E-69-EEntrepreneurshipThe case describes the values-based management of Alacrity Housing, a construction company founded by Amol Karnad. The company takes a firm stand against corrupt practices, and achieves market leadership in a very short space of time.Starting at €8.20
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IndusInd Bank: Residual Income Valuation
Varun Dawar; Rakesh Arrawatia; Saumya Ranjan Dash; Arit ChaudhuryCase IVEY-9B16N015-EFinance, StrategyIn early 2013, an analyst at an insurance company was examining whether IndusInd Bank, a mid-size bank in India, would be a good investment for the insurance fund’s equity portfolio. From January 2008 until March 30, 2013, the bank’s stock had tripled under its new management. The analyst wondered whether deploying funds in the bank would yield any significant returns. He decided to use the available financial information and the residual income ...Starting at €8.20
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Time Value of Money: A Home Investment Decision Dilemma
Arit Chaudhury; Varun Dawar; Rakesh ArrawatiaCase IVEY-9B17N016-EFinance, StrategyIn early 2016, Naresh Jain was busy looking at various rental properties on popular real estate listing websites. Because of a sudden downturn in business conditions and an immediate need for money, Jain’s landlord wanted to sell the property and therefore had asked Jain to vacate the premises within 30 days. Jain had been living in the spacious, two-bedroom apartment in North West Delhi for the past five years as it was within a reasonable commu...Starting at €8.20
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CEIBS: A Global Business School Made in China
Quelch, John A.; Velamuri, Rama; Liu, ShengjunCase HBS-510088-EMarketingTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. In 2009, just 15 years after it was founded, the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has achieved the remarkable 8th position in the Financial Times Global MBA rankings. The case describes the short history of the school and the reasons for its success. It also describes the difficult challenges the school faces to maintain its position of leadership in Asia: ...Starting at €8.20
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Infosys Technologies: impulsada por intelecto, conducida por valores
Mitchell, Jordan; Velamuri, RamaCase E-81Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, EntrepreneurshipEste caso documenta la evolución de Infosys Technologies desde sus humildes comienzos, en 1981, a su posición, en 2004, como una de las empresas más admiradas en la India con unos ingresos superiores a mil millones de dólares estadounidenses, unos beneficios de 270 millones de dólares (CAGR en ingresos y beneficios de un 60% aproximadamente a lo largo de los 10 últimos años), y una mano de obra que excede los veinticinco mil empleados. El caso se...Starting at €8.20
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Alacrity Housing Chennai (B)
Velamuri, RamaCase E-70-EEntrepreneurshipThe case is to be used after Alacrity Housing (A). In case (B), the difficulties faced by Alacrity Housing in the period 1994-2002 are described. The case outlines the very difficult external environment, as well as some controversial organizational changes that the founder Amol Karnad introduces. In 2002, the very survival of the company is in question.Starting at €5.74
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Pidilite Industries: Assessing Credit Quality
Varun Dawar; Debasish Maitra; Arit ChaudhuryCase IVEY-9B16B019-EAccounting and Control, StrategyIn mid-2015, a credit analyst with a leading investment company was tasked with assessing the overall credit quality of a chemical company that equity analysts had recommended as a long-term investment for his firm’s insurance equity fund. The analyst set out to use various financial parameters—liquidity, working capital, profitability, efficiency, capital structure, and debt servicing. He believed that a fair assessment of credit quality could h...Starting at €8.20
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TTK Prestige: Economic Value Added Analysis
Varun Dawar; Rakesh Arrawatia; Arit ChaudhuryCase IVEY-9B16N062-EFinance, StrategyIn 2014, an analyst with a leading investment company wanted to evaluate the financial performance of a kitchen appliances company, TTK Prestige Ltd., headquartered in Bangalore, India. To accomplish this task, the analyst decided to use the economic value added (EVA)-based performance measure, which accorded importance to value creation by management for its shareholders. Recently, there had been a shift away from traditional approaches of measu...Starting at €8.20