Reference No: BP0001(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A small soft-drinks company faces losses because of declining sales. All facets of the business are examined to see what changes might correct the difficulties. ... More
Reference No: BP0014(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and productmix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More
Reference No: BP0036Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: How can marketing orientation be achieved in the formulation and implementation of company policy in the public sector? The case deals with the appreciation of marketing orientation by top managers in the public sector; and raises issues regarding the role of the chief executives in initiating the policy, and their ... More
Reference No: BP0040(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case describes the history of the company since its incorporation (in 1960) to 1968. It focuses on the major proxy fight between the Firestone Rubber and Tyre Company and the Kilachand interests which arose over the issue of the appointment of a firm in which the Kilachands were interested as the ... More
Reference No: BP0053Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: History of a large Indian business house is provided to discuss intercompany investments, sole selling agency agreements, multiple subsidiary companies, and the nature of controls exercised in large groups. These topics can be discussed in the context of changing social values. ... More
Reference No: BP0058Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Focuses on a pioneer garment-manufacturing companys failure to consolidate its position due to its inability to take advantage of an early entry into the industry. Failure to evolve a clear product-market strategy and to follow up on a national distribution system developed earlier; organizational problems of family enterprise management; and ... More
Reference No: BP0061(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The single-centre publication strategy of The Hindu is posing problems in light of competition from multi-centre publications, local loyalties, regional differences, and transportation problems. The Hindus strategy raises some short-, medium- and long-term issues in light of scarcity of newsprint and increasing costs. ... More
Reference No: BP0061(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This is a follow-up of the caseThe Hindu (AR) (BP0061). Case (B) may be given during class discussion on The Hindu (AR), say after thirty or forty minutes. The class discussion on Case (B) could focus on the evaluation of strategy of The Hindu. ... More
Reference No: BP0070Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Facilitates discussion of action potentials facing the general manager of a field unit of a public sector company. The manager is under pressure from headquarters to improve sales and capacity utilization appreciably in view of a marked drop in the offtake of the State Nutritional Programme. The management systems available ... More
Reference No: BP0138Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case describes the beginnings of a small business and the entrepreneur's efforts to have promotion literature prepared for his new business. The case is supported by a brief - prepared by the entrepreneur - on his idea of the new business, and an extensive taped discussion that he had ... More
Reference No: BP0144(E)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Traces the evolution of the marketing function in Voltas, and outlines the current marketing organization. The Case explores the implications of the million dollar question faced by the management: What did it mean to have the diverse marketing activities under one umbrella--Voltas? ... More