Financial Accounting

Title: SAIL–A Financial Analysis

Team Size: 3 members

Abstract: Study the financial statements of the Steel Authority of Indian Ltd. (SAIL) from 2000-01 to 2002-03 and analyze the profitability of the company using various financial and accounting ratios. Also use other data (media briefings, statements from company authorities etc.) to aid our understanding of the financial statements.

Managerial Economics

Title: The Economics of LNG

Team Size: 4 members

Abstract: An analysis of the costs associated with bringing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to India from Central Asia via either pipes or ships. A look at the costs associated with LNG. Description of a few inter-country deals on LNG.

Managing Organizations

Title: Infosys–A 7S Analysis

Team Size: 6 members

Abstract: Visit to Infosys campus in Bangalore followed by analysis of Infosys using the McKinsey 7S Model. Description of where macro decisions of Infosys fit into each related S of the model. Data from publicly available sources such as newsletters and websites was also used.

Marketing Management

Title: Post-Launch Marketing Strategy of Monster.com in India

Team Size: 6 members

Abstract: A look at the business models and sustainability of online job sites. Study of the size of the job market in India. Identification of the segments of the job-seeking population to target. Suggestions on tactics monster.com may use to expand its business in India.

Managing People and Performance in Organizations

Title: An Organizational Critique of ABC Hospital (name changed)

Team Size: 5 members

Abstract: A description of the history and growth of the hospital since the 1970s, with specific concentration on a certain department. Transcript of interview with the head of that department. Identification of the organizational structure of the department and hospital. Comprehensive analysis of human relations in this department and hospital based on established HR theories.

Competition and Strategy

Title: Strategic Analysis of the FMCG Confectionaries Industy and Britannia Industries Limited

Team Size: 5 members

Abstract: A look at the size of growth potential of the biscuits and confectionaries market in India, accompanied by a Porter's Five Forces Analysis of the Indian biscuit market. Description of Britannia's product space and strategy as perceived from public sources of information, followed by academic recommendations on new initiatives the company could take to grow their business.

Business Law

Title: Data Protection Laws

Team Size: 4 members

Abstract: A comparision of Data Protection Laws in India, the USA and the EU and the different ways in which such laws have evolved in these communities.

Software Project Management

Title: Software Process Review of Companies

Team Size: 5 members

Abstract: A review and comparision of software processes (organization structures, development strategies and management methods) of five different IT companies that follow five different business strategies: River (name changed), Thoughtworks, Trilogy, Infinite Computer Solutions and SCT.

Database Management Systems

Title: Comprehensive Solution for a Sample Case

Team Size: 5 members

Abstract: Conversion of a sample case into a working model on an Oracle database by incorporating database constructs such as normalization.

Options, Futures and Other Derivatives

Title: Real Options in Mergers & Acquisitions

Team Size: 4 members

Abstract: The application of Real Options in the field of Mergers & Acquisitions, including a description of ROs, a case study and the use of a toolkit for valuing real options.

Supply Chain Management

Title: The Urban Supply Chain of Colgate-Palmolive in India

Team Size: 5 members

Abstract: An overview of the existing supply chain of Colgate-Palmolive in India, while differentiating between the urban and rural models. Comparision of this supply chain model with those of its nearest competitors. Suggestions on how to make the Colgate-Palmolive supply chain more responsive.

Multinational Management

Title: The Indian Airline Industry

Team Size: 5 members

Abstract: A brief history of the Indian civil aviation industry. The application of the "Empty Core" theory (where even highly efficient operators may make losses) that may have forced the creation of airline alliances in this industry. A discussion on the evolution of such airline alliances.

Infrastructure Appraisal, Financing, Privatisation and Regulation

Title: World Water Issues and the Cochabamba, Bolivia Crisis

Team Size: 6 members

Abstract: Arguments for and against privatization of water services, and the impact of this decision on water quality, availability and price. A look at the Bolivia crisis, where privatization without adequate planning led to increased prices and subsequent chaos.