Reference No: MAR0405Pages: 16Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: GuruKool, a unique training initiative for frontline sales personnel in retail businesses of the Future Group, was spearheaded by Sanjay Jog, Chief People Officer, Future Group, in April 2006. Implementing the programme, however, was more difficult than he had expected, and its results also were not as brilliant. Sanjay was thus ... More
Reference No: MAR0396Pages: 49Published on: 13, May, 2008
Abstract: Dainik Bhaskar group is one of the largest newspaper groups of the country. The case describes their strategy and its implementation for entering Gujarat with a Gujarati newspaper. The context of a duopolistic and largely saturated market had foiled attempts of several other newspapers. The case describes in detail the ... More
Reference No: MAR0383Pages: 14Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: Abstract The case describes locations, facilities, infrastructure, market, manpower, customer profile, competition and performance of one training and experimentation outlet. It also describes different types of experiments (operations, service, and customer related) conducted at the outlet. Outlet in-charge / sales officer is faced with the issues of deciding what research/ experiments ... More
Reference No: MAR0384Pages: 20Published on: 24, January, 2007
Abstract: As the heat increases during summer, the demand for room air conditioners (RAC) spirals and so does the advertising for them. Post liberalization, with the entry of MNCs, there is a huge competition in the RAC industry of India. Keeping in view the growing popularity of air-conditioners, major consumer durable ... More
Reference No: MAR0381Pages: 10Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by a Sales Officer who had recently taken charge of his area in a Mini Metro. He was trying to understand the dealership in his area from the point of view of their operations, performances, competition, and opportunities for improvement.
The case describes one ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
Reference No: MAR0373(D)Pages: 6Published on: 3, September, 2006
Abstract: This case adds to the data presented in case titled, "Packers, Movers & Shakers (A)" (MAR0373), "Packers, Movers & Shakers (B)" (MAR0374), and "Packers, Movers & Shakers (C)" (MAR0375). A consumer was disappointed with the experience he had with a company that he had hired to pack and shift his household belongings from ... More
Reference No: MAR0373(C)Pages: 4Published on: 3, September, 2006
Abstract: This case adds to the data presented in case titled, "Packers, Movers & Shakers (A)" (MAR0373) and "Packers, Movers & Shakers (B)" (MAR0374). A consumer was disappointed with the experience he had with a company that he had hired to pack and shift his household belongings from one city to another. An ... More
Reference No: MAR0373(A)Pages: 6Published on: 3, September, 2006
Abstract: A consumer was disappointed with the experience he had with a company that he had hired to pack and shift his household belongings from one city to another. The case describes the problems he and his wife faced and the experience they had with the company. In the presence the ... More
Reference No: MAR0373(B)Pages: 11Published on: 3, September, 2006
Abstract: This case adds to the data presented in case titled, "Packers, Movers & Shakers (A)" (MAR0373). A consumer was disappointed with the experience he had with a company that he had hired to pack and shift his household belongings from one city to another. The Case (A) describes the problems he ... More
Reference No: MAR0372Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 2006
Abstract: Mr. Rohit Swarup, Director of Xplora Design Skool (XDS) was reviewing the report and recommendations made by a student group on selection of towns where XDS could open centres to exploit the opportunity of significant interest in multimedia in the country in February 2004. He was particularly interested in the process ... More
Reference No: MAR0368Pages: 22Published on: 27, December, 2005
Abstract: Crossword, a leading book retailer, runs a loyalty programme called the Book Rewards Programme (BRP). The programme was first of its kind to be initiated in the book retail industry with the aim of developing a competitive edge by maintaining a large database of regular and high value customers and ... More
Reference No: MAR0369Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: A group of colleagues went out for dinner at a restaurant, which was part of one of the top hotel chains. They were disappointed with their entire experience at this restaurant. The case provides details about the incident and what had followed thereafter. In the process, the case highlights issues ... More
Reference No: MAR0364Pages: 4Published on: 30, May, 2005
Abstract: A customer was disappointed to find a defective music audio cassette soon after opening the wrapper of a newly bought set. On taking this set back to the retail shop from where the purchase was made, customer was denied the replacement of defective product. Customer was also badly treated by ... More