Reference No: MAR0226Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case presents a promotional contest organized by a textile mill and gives the response data. Students are required to evaluate the contest in light of its objectives, and suggest feasible alternatives. They are also required to develop a scheme of analysis for the results. ... More
Reference No: MAR0242Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes the market research carried out by the company to estimate demand for stainless seamless tubes. Students are required to evaluate this market research and suggest their own method of doing research. ... More
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: BP0154Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The company, sponsored jointly by the government and smallscale industrialists, is meant to assist small industries in the state in various ways. The case describes how the company's performance was considered satisfactory for a number of years until it suddenly faced a crisis. For the first time questions arise ... More
Reference No: F&A0333Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Details the pricing problem faced by the Computer Centre at IIM Ahmedabad after installation of the PDP 11/70 computer. Pricing policies for different resources and different uses are explored. ... More
Reference No: ECO0263Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: It is a case on demand forecasting through the regression and trend methods. The annual data for nineteen years for cotton textile demand in India and its determinants are used to analyze and project future demand for cotton textiles. It provides a review of the demand theory, and insights for ... More
Reference No: CMA0490Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with a hot arid region where a shift in land use from annual to tree crops could be advantageous to the individual land owners and to the community as a whole. Six tree species suitable for the region have been identified. Grasses are also proposed to be raised in ... More
Reference No: CMA0507Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The problem here is to introduce a rudimentary marketing orientation in a forest service operation which is already engaged in logging and sale activities. A variety of sales arrangements - auctions, long term contracts, transfers to a sister unit (saw mill) "retail" sale of firewood etc are described in the ... 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