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Project Execution Dilemma at MICC
Hasmukh Gajjar; Bhavin J. ShahCase IVEY-9B14D010-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyMid-India Construction Private Company Limited (MICC) was awarded a refurbishing project for INR30 million from the National Institute of Management. The project had to be completed in eight months. MICC’s project manager observed the dismal pace of work execution and the limited resource deployment on-site in the first monthly review meeting for the project. This situation warranted the manager’s immediate attention to acquire more resources and...Starting at €8.20
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Youreka Hotel, Amritsar
Shikha Aggarwal; Narain Gupta; Gita BajajCase IVEY-9B14D013-EService and Operations Management, StrategyThe management of the Youreka Hotel in Amritsar, India, was concerned about the hotel’s overall returns relative to its annual operating cost and large initial investment. The new five-star hotel was now up and running and customers had started checking in, but occupancy levels were low. The hotel industry in India was making double-digit margins, but the hotel had not even achieved operational breakeven yet. Of key importance for the operations ...Starting at €8.20