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Authors: Sharma, Nivedita; Sahay, Arvind;

Reference No: MAR0416(B) Pages: 21 Published on: 21, September, 2010

Abstract: The objective of the case is to evaluate and develop suitable market research to enhance understanding of customer perception of a firm; construct the brand idea from the market research; evaluate the success of advertising in increasing brand recall, attitude, relationship building and customer acquisition in a retail financial services ... More

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Authors: Sahay, Arvind;

Reference No: MAR0417 Pages: 5 Published on: 26, September, 2010

Abstract: Manjit Singh, Executive Director of a leading lube oil firm, was faced with a situation where lube oil from one channel was being leaked into another channel and sold at prices well below the Maximum Retail Price. His brand Racer is on its way to becoming the "cheap" alternative. The ... More

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Authors: Sahay, Arvind; Mathen, Nidhi;

Reference No: MAR0418 Pages: 27 Published on: 6, October, 2010

Abstract: Established in 1984 and based in India, Hero Honda has become the world's largest two wheeler manufacturer. Over the years, the company made inroads with its famous campaign 'Fill it - Shut it - Forget it' and also had grown to be ?World No.1' two wheeler company in terms of ... More

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Authors: Palan, Harit; Jayaswal, Sachin; Jaiswal, Anand Kumar;

Reference No: MAR0419 Pages: 22 Published on: 15, October, 2010

Abstract: Parle Bisleri enjoyed the market leadership in the Indian packaged water industry for nearly two decades. However, it gradually lost a significant market share to global players like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, ultimately ceding its market leadership to Kinley, a rival brand by Coca-Cola. This case tries to capture the factors ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0421(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 8, June, 2011

Abstract: The case describes briefly the problem definition stage and details of the research plan for collecting information to address the question: "whether to set up a plant for manufacturing synthetic menthol through the process invented by the R&D Division of Chemical Products Limited?". The plan includes a description of ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0421(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 8, June, 2011

Abstract: The case describes the decision situation of assessing whether to set up production facilities for producing synthetic menthol. The context covers the description of the company, the product : menthol, production process of menthol, international trade, and government environment. The rest of the case describes the decision problems, research problems, information ... More

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Authors: Mukherjee, Saral; Raghuram, G; Soman, Chetan;

Reference No: PROD0295 Pages: 45 Published on: 2, September, 2011

Abstract: ACC Limited, under Project 30-30, had targeted to produce and sell 30 million tons (mt) of cement in the year 2011. In May 2011, the Head of Central Logistics had found the target of the project to have become increasingly difficult to achieve. He believed that to sell 30 mt of cement, 30 mt had ... More

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Authors: Palan, Harit; Jaiswal, Anand Kumar; Singh, Jagdip; Sharma, Garima;

Reference No: MAR0422 Pages: 31 Published on: 14, November, 2011

Abstract: Prayas is a unique healthcare initiative, launched in India by Sanofi-Aventis, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, with the objectives of updating the medical knowledge of doctors in semi-urban and rural areas, bridging the gap between diagnosis and treatment, and making available quality medicines at affordable prices. This case discusses the ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labhdhi; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0423(C) Pages: 26 Published on: 29, March, 2012

Abstract: Two entrepreneurs were grappling with defining the market for introducing their brand of scooters in India in 1981. They had generated options of market definition through preliminary analysis and their own insights based on the data collected through an all India survey study of scooter owners and non- owners. . The study ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labhdhi; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0423(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 29, March, 2012

Abstract: The case describes the key issues faced by two entrepreneurs as they plan to launch a new two-wheeler in the market in the beginning of liberalization of Indian economy in 1981.. The case provides information about the two-wheeler industry (scooter, mopeds, and motorcycle) on: (i) sales of each of the brands ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labhdhi; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0423(D) Pages: 21 Published on: 29, March, 2012

Abstract: The owners of TAL were grappling with the issue of which segment to target by their new brand of scooters. Segments were obtained through cluster analysis on: (i) demographic variables and (ii) importance of attributes in deciding the brand. Discriminant analysis was used to confirm the exclusivity of the segments. ... More

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