Consumer Protection Case Study

Here are some interesting case studies on consumer protection. You can use these case studies during your internship.

Seminar on Digital Banking

On 13th October 2017, Immensa Commerce Club of Pushpanjali College of education organized a seminar on Digital banking in collaboration with Bassein Catholic Co-operation Bank.

Visit to The New India Assurance Co-op LTD.

The students of Commerce Club visited The New India Assurance Co-op LTD office in Vasai. They interviewed the manager regarding various concerns and doubts with regards to insurance. They also spent time with the office staff and noticed the management flow of the company. 

Visit to Federal Bank

The members of the Pushpanjali Commerce Club, Immensa, visited Federal Bank to understand the daily functioning of the bank.

Visit to Manickpur Urban Bank

On behalf of the Immensa Commerce Club, Ms. Ankita interviewed the manager of Manickpur Urban Bank to understand the management flow. The data collected was used in the teaching-learning process during the internships.

Immensa Commerce Club Canteen

To better understand how business works, Immensa Commerce Club started a canteen at Pushpanjali College of Education. A proper structure was set up and the work was distributed among the club members. We maintained records of the raw materials, expenses, labor as well as investment. At the end of each day, we also calculated our profits or losses and planned for the next day.

Drima and Gratian selling a coupon to Gloria

Students arranging the snacks before recess

The crowd at the counter

Preparations

Customers purchasing Pattice Pav

Group Discussion and Presentation on Criteria of a Good Textbook

The students of S.Y.Bed Commerce Pedagogy had a group discussion and presentation on the topic of Criteria of a Good Textbook under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Mabel Pimenta.

Group Discussion Activity

Discussion methods are a variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students or among students for the purpose of furthering students thinking, learning, problem-solving, understanding, or literary appreciation.

Commerce club has organized various group discussion activities on maxims of teaching commerce, case studies, and various other commerce topics.

Case Study On Cottage Industry

P.D. Kanekar started the business of making wooden toys and fruits in 1947 in Sawantwadi. The products were produced at home (cottage). Many other cottage industries are producing the same products. 

Practice Teaching Lessons During Internship

The purpose of teaching practice is to provide the students with an opportunity to apply their pedagogical knowledge and skills in teaching.

Lessons At Holy Family Junior College By Commerce Pedagogy Students using Powerpoint Presentation.

Power Point Presentation On Use of ICT in Teaching Commerce

Powerpoint presentation by S.Y.Bed Commerce students on the use of ICT, mass media and internet in teaching commerce

Independence Day Celebrations At Thomas Baptista Junior College

Case Study on Secretary

Qualities of a Secretary

Miss. Alisha Shetty has been working as a secretary for Mrs. Ahuja for the past 9 years. As a secretary she has to do certain tasks like handling correspondence, financial transactions etc. Alisha is a graduate with a special training in being a secretary.  From this training Alisha has learnt to be very precise in her tasks. She is always on time to her work and to all the meetings. All her records and transactions are perfect and accurate without any errors.

Alisha also travels to various countries along with Mrs. Ahuja for business purposes. Alisha is quick to adapt to any new situation or location. Alisha is always active and focused in her work. She concentrates carefully during any important event. Alisha has a good memory power. She remembers all the minute details that occurs during business meetings and transactions and makes a note of them in her records. Alisha is very tactful and she shows skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult and sensitive issues. These qualities make Alisha a very good secretary.

What qualities are necessary to become a secretary?

Name few duties of a secretary.

Role Play On Use Of Advertisements

Role-play is a technique that allows students to explore realistic situations by interacting with other people in a managed way in order to develop experience and trial different strategies in a supported environment.

Role playing allows someone to assume the role of another person and practice their behavior, choices, and words to gain deeper understanding of someone else. Teachers can use role playing to make their lessons come to life and resonate with students.

Role play activity was conducted on the topic "Use of Advertisements."

Case Study on Sole Trader

Mr. Vijay Sharma is a business man. He has the business of readymade garments. Mr. Vijay started his business with a capital of Rs. 5 lakhs. He is the only owner of the business and so he is the one who manages the business. Whenever any decisions are to be taken related to business Mr. Vijay alone takes all the decisions as he is the owner. His business earns a profit and he is the one who enjoys the profit. 

But whenever there is a loss he alone has to bear. There are also debts of his business for which Mr. Vijay is personally responsible as he has to pay it from his personal property. There is no separate legal status in a sole trading concern. Legally sole trader and his business organization are one and the same. Mr. Vijay business of readymade garments is limited to the local market as it is a small scale business.

What various features of a sole trader can you note down from this case study?

Name few advantages and disadvantages of being a sole trader.

Case Study on Indian Railways.

Public Sector Organization- Departmental Sector

Indian railways are a state-owned railway company, responsible for rail transport in India. Indian railways were founded on 16thApril, 1853. The headquarters of Indian railway is in New Delhi. . It is owned and operated by the Government of India through the Ministry of Railways. There was no specific law or registration required to start the Indian Railways. 

Case Study on Employee Safety

Patrick is a lifeguard who works for an indoor pool at a holiday resort in the Middle East. The air temperature is very hot making it very miserable to work in. He often work 8 hours+ per day, and gets paid barely above minimum wage. He is not given any proper breaks, and is required to stand the entire time. 

This is causing health problems for Patrick. Some of his peers formed a union and have complained about the working conditions to the department head but in turn received backlash from the department head. One of the employees even lost his job. The department head has warned all the employees not to be a part of any trade unions. Patrick has approached you (the HR manager) with his concerns.

What can be done to solve this problem?

What are the various safety measures companies need to take in interest of their employees?

Case Study On Reliance

Topic: Business

Reliance Industries Limited is an Indian conglomerate holding company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance was founded by Dhirubhai Ambani in the year 1966. From then, Reliance has grown to become a huge competitor in the international market.  Last year, the government announced a new policy that allows gas from fields in difficult terrains like deep-sea regions to be sold at almost double the price allowed for normal fields. 

Reliance industries deals with the production and distribution of a variety of goods like crude oil, electricity, household items, clothing, etc. 

Reliance has been manufacturing quality rigid and flexible industrial and commercial plastic packaging containers for over 50 years. Apart from this, Reliance also deals with telecommunication services and insurance. The refinery of Reliance at Jamnagar processes a wide variety of crude oils and produces a range of petroleum products for exports as well as supply in the Indian market. The Jamnagar manufacturing division is the world's largest refining hub. Fuels from Jamnagar refinery are exported to several countries across the world. 

The goal of Reliance industries is to deliver industry leading returns and profits and be a source of medium-term growth, while focusing on health, safety and environment. Conducting market research and survey has been a huge part of information collection for Reliance. Modern technology and new scientific methods are used in order for making budgets, hiring and managing employees and overall control. During the years since its inception, Reliance industries had to undergo varied changes in terms of technology, changing trends, government policies in order to suit the customer needs and to survive in the market.

Name few features of business.

Name few advantages and disadvantages of business.

Internship At Junior College

Commerce pedagogy students with the Principal and staff of Holy Family Junior College, Vasai.

The students spent a month observing the subject teachers. They also helped out the college by taking proxy lectures, helping out in other activities, etc.