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: 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: BP0158TEC(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This and the subsequent four notes discuss the issues and processes in the area of interface between government and public undertakings. This note takes an verview of the interface and discusses the philosophy and the rationale behind government undertaking of economic enterprises. The possible areas of interface
are listed. ... More
Reference No: PROD0155Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case is intended to provide a setting for exploring relational databases. It uses a specific software package, RISS, to illustrate the power and limitations of the relational approach to data base management. ... More
Reference No: CMA0488Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case opens by highlighting that over 2,27,000 hectares or 59 per cent of the total forest land in Tripura supports less than twenty trees per hectare and is, thus, utilized. The Tripura Forest Development and Plantations Corporation has prepared a project to place 5,200 hectares of this land under intensive management. The ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0505Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case is presented in five parts. Part one covers the launching of a fruit processing unit by a district cooperative supply and marketing society. Part two narrates in brief the problems faced by the unit in marketing its produce, leading to its closure. Part three brings out the measures ... More
Reference No: MAR0223Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A new marketing director of a mediumsized company producing a line of consumer products is faced with the task of reorganizing the company's marketing goals and activities. The question of pricing policy comes up and research assistance is sought. The case deals with the selection of research approaches to ... More