Ahmedabad University Professor Coauthored Case Study Recognised as Ivey Publishing’s Top-Selling HR Case

Can investing in people create long-term value for organisations, alongside productivity and profits? A case study on Montecarlo Limited, co-authored by Professor Jatin Christie and Jignesh Shah, explores this question in the context of India’s infrastructure and construction sector.

“Building a Training Culture at Montecarlo Limited” examines how the company challenged conventional industry practices by placing employee development alongside business performance. The case demonstrates how investing in people can go beyond employee development to become a strategic advantage—strengthening organisational capabilities while supporting long-term business outcomes.

Published by Ivey Publishing, one of the world’s leading business case publishers, the case was recognised as the Top Selling Case in the Human Resource Management discipline. The distinction reflects its adoption in business schools and executive education programmes internationally.

The case’s reach demonstrates that the lessons from Montecarlo Limited extend beyond a single organisation. They provide managers with practical perspectives on building a culture of learning and development while contributing to broader discussions on organisational learning, talent development, and human resource management.

For students, this work offers a window into how globally relevant research is created and applied. Through the University’s faculty, who bring their research and industry insights into the classroom, students learn from ideas that are contributing to conversations beyond the University.