Reference No: MAR0215(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case presents a typical situation in consumer durables marketing, highly competitive market, and extremly price conscious consumers. Product differentiation is not particularly evident. The Divisional Manager of Gujarat Industrial Distributors, who has a great deal of autonomy in developing the market strategy for the region for which he is ... More
Reference No: BP0155Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes the difficulties encountered by a large packaging containers manufacturer who had not responded to environmental changes in time. It provides an opportunity for discussing the relationship between an enterprise and its environment, as also the need to take strategic action to keep the two well-balanced. ... More
Reference No: CMA0489Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case is based on an on-going project for raising coffee and rubber plantations over 8,000 hectares in one of the states in North-Eastern India. Besides others, the major objective of the project is to wean the shifting cultivators away from their age old profession which is considered to be socially ... More
Reference No: MAR0232Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics. In almost all its markets, Pond's products are market leaders, and this is true in the case of cold cream too. This case explains the company's various promotional strategies for Pond's Cold Cream. The focus of ... More
Reference No: CMA0506Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case describes the 1979 status of "social forestry" activities in the state of Gujarat with particular emphasis on the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad Extension Circle. The social forestry activities considered are those in no-tribal, non-forest areas, viz. roadside and canal bank plantations, village woodlots, private tree farms, institutional premises, and botanical ... More
Reference No: MAR0251Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case deals with the situation where the company is contemplating change in its distribution structure. At present, the company is distributing drilling rigs through Greaves Cotton. The chairman feels that Greaves Cotton is performing only a minor role and, hence, is thinking of shifting over to the company's own ... More
Reference No: PSG0002Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of an integrated scheme combining health, family planning, and nutrition programme (MPW Scheme) through evaluating its pilot implementation in Chhani PHC. To fully exploit the MPW's scheme strengths and to realize the ultimate goal of better health, two areas need careful consideration: a shift ... More
Reference No: MAR0222Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This short case is an exercise in problem formulation when the collection of basic data relating to a variety of decisions in the field of marketing is evolved. ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(E)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The forms of parliamentary control are discussed in this note. It lists the various channels through which Parliament exercises its control. The effectiveness of various channels, including the Committee on Public Undertakings, is brought out. The discussion of parliamentary control is in the context of the autonomy and accountability of ... More