Reference No: CMA0584Pages: 45Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case pertains to project implementation and is a continuation of Kerala Agricultural Project (B) (CMA0539). It deals with the problems of implementation after mid-term appraisal. The Director of the Special Agricultural Development Unit is faced with the problem of assessing the impact on profitabilities of the project due to ... More
Reference No: MAR0278Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case deals with the development and execution of creative strategy for an established brand of pain balm meant for the traditional market segment. Pretesting of visual for press advertisement is undertaken and decisions regarding interpretation of results are reviewed. Roughs used for developing advertisements for pretest, advertisements used for ... More
Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for Cali Ber Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed post test of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research and ... More
Reference No: BP0144(D)Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews the company's performance during a seven-year period--1974-75 to 1980-81. Voltas had resorted to certain operational strategies having significant financial implications: 1) it altered its method of calculating depreciation on its fixed assets; 2) it entered into foreign collaboration for its international operations; 3) it absorbed two of its affiliate companies with ... More
Reference No: MAR0268(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case describes the marketing situation of a division (die casting machines division) of a multi plant, multi division company. Data include company sales, industry sales, and sales and product lines of competitors. The process of decision making (with regard to pricing) of the company, bases of competition used by ... More
Reference No: PSG0047(A)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The cases Antyodaya (A) and (B) present the experience of planning and implementing a target group specific development programme of a state government. The cases highlight the positive features in the implementation of the programme and raise questions about its design in the context of the kind of beneficiaries, the ... More
Reference No: CMA0555(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This case deals with the storage operation of milled rice in the monopsony procurement, processing, and distribution situation of the Paddy Marketing Board in Sri Lanka. The chairman has to decide whether he should go in for modern storage systems of silos or make do with the existing storage with ... More
Reference No: PSG0047(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The cases Antyodaya (A) and (B) present the experience of planning and implementing a target group specific development programme of a state government. The cases highlight the positive features in the implementation of the programme and raise questions about its design in the context of the kind of beneficiaries, the ... More
Reference No: CMA0555(D)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Considers procurement, storage-transport, milling-storage and distribution in an integrated manner. The chairman is faced with the problem of deciding whether he should set up a modern storage and processing complex as against the existing disintegrated system. ... More
Reference No: MAR0274Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case gives the details of the business outlook and the proposed strategy for a newly set up company, Electronic Controls Corporation. The company had been founded by six technocrats and underwent rapid growth within a five year period. ECC was one of a group of three companies and was ... More
Reference No: BP0172Pages: 45Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This case describes the growth of L&T Limited as a whole and its business groups in particular since inception. Information on two major subsidiaries is also provided. The case is intended as a vehicle for analyzing and discussing issues in corporate growth. Examples of backward integration, possibilities for forward ... More
