Reference No: MAR0189Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with the experiences of the Post and Telegraph Department in introducing a registration service on an experimental basis in the General Post Office, Ahmedabad. Students are expected to evaluate the introduction strategy of this new service. Issues relating to product concept, benefit, segmentation and product positioning of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0069(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The two cases refer to industrial relations in the jute industry in West Bengal during 1969-75. Cas(A) P&IR0069() deals specifically with the strike that took place in 1969. Case (B) takes up events between 1969 and 1975, including a strike in 1975. The two cases together reflect the economic and political problems ... More
Reference No: OB0056(D)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The personnel manager conducts another survey, using summer trainees who use questionnaires and interview thirty regular and thirty chronic absentees selected at random. Certain policy decisions can be derived from these findings, including the need for further surveys. ... More
Reference No: MAR0239Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Richardson Hindustan Limited is a pharmaceutical company whose advertising expenditure has been increasing along with increasing sales. This case illustrates the scope for expansion of marketing in the rural areas arising from the vast market potential which is consistently developing in these areas. The type of advertising plan required for ... More
Reference No: MAR0187Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with an advertising campaign launched by The Times of India, Bombay, to increase sales of classified matrimonial advertising space. Information on the background and requirements of the advertisers of the matrimonial classified ads, based on content analysis of the ads in The Times of India and other ... More
Reference No: BP0108(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Case (A) describes the evolution of a familyowned business over fortyseven years, from paper trading to a multibusiness organization. The group, managed by three generations of a family, now faces either stagnation or entry into new and unknown fields. The case provides an opportunity to identify and ... More
Reference No: BP0141(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: In May 1978, the companys Managing Director was concerned over the delay in getting government sanctions for starting an export-oriented tool-manufacturing venture. His dilemma was how best he could communicate the urgency of the situation and the need for speedy clearance of the project to the government, particularly the bureaucracy. ... More