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: BP0158TEC(D)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses control through audit. In particular, it discusses the forms of audits, the role of the CAG, and criticism of the role of audit. ... More
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: 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: 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: CMA0508Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The new managing director of a recently formed state government undertaking is interested in developing a suitable marketing strategy for the disposal of timru leaves, a product widely used as the wrapper for beedis. Problems encountered include poor leaf quality, lack of market information, inadequate warehouse facilities, etc. A tentative ... 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