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Authors: Roy Dholakia, Ruby; Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0193 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Market trends and market research indicate possibilities of introducing a new brand of coffee in Northern India. However, it is unclear what product position should be aimed at and what market strategy be adopted. Analysis of market structure, segments, coffee drinking habits, sociopsychological variables affecting coffee drinking, etc. called ... More

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Authors: Issac, Akkanad M;

Reference No: PROD0142(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Raman, K S;

Reference No: F&A0318 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: An exercise in preparing funds flow statements and cash flow statements from the opening and closing balance sheets, profit/loss account and profit/loss appropriation accounts. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M.G.;

Reference No: PROD0144(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0184 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A leading manufacturer of refrigerators is planning to introduce a new product -- an airconditioner. A study is commissioned to understand the target consumers' buying behaviour. The marketing manager, aided by the findings and recommendations of the research group, needs to devise a promotional strategy. The case provides an ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: BP0121 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This biographical case concerns the life of a middleschool dropout who begins as a tea boy and rises to the post of industrial relations officer of his plant. En route he acquires degrees in commerce and law, becomes a member of a body of electronic engineers, and a registered ... More

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Authors: Prasad, R Venkataramana; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0136 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0191 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A new medium-sized-company wants to assess the demand for its scooters in India. The case depicts the problem of demand forecasting for scooters using the regression technique. An alternative approach based on the chain ratio method may also be used. The case provides data on the scooter industry since its ... More

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