Reference No: MAR0358(C)Pages: 9Published on: 8, November, 2004
Abstract: The Director of National Institute of Tobacco was faced with the decision problem of pricing of mini cigarettes in India with a focus on likely recommendation to government regarding excise duty (For details refer to Bingo Brands A and B). The case describes the research design and the results obtained ... More
Reference No: MAR0255TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note develops a framework for problem definition task in terms of steps the researcher has to go through. To demonstrate what is involved, an actual problem definition exercise is carried out on two concrete marketing research situations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0031(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Evolution of the advertising problem for a detergent soap on the basis of the analysis of the product, and reports of the company's marketing research department and its advertising officer. ... More
Reference No: MAR0258TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: It is a non-technical description of various issues that arise in sample selection for marketing research studies. Users' point of view has influenced the content and the style of writing of this note. It draws upon the experience of actual marketing research studies which are included as illustrations. It deals ... More
Reference No: CMA0523Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Shilpi, a research organization, conducted a study of the handloom development programme in the country. A review of the literature, including survey of a representative group of weavers, weaver cooperatives, and master weavers, was made to identify the problems of the weavers, the objectives and contents of the programme and ... More
Reference No: MAR0261(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Relates to strategic issues of continuing in the business, and evolving an appropriate marketing strategy for promoting product design services offered. Issues raised relate to diagnosing critical problems requiring resolution, identifying needed information, and designing appropriate research studies and instruments for data collection. Four different studies were designed: 1) of users ... More
Reference No: MAR0059Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More
Reference No: MAR0068Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case presents a study conducted by the students of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, for examining the chances of success of a new supermarket being set up by an entrepreneur in Ahmedabad. The main objective of the study was to get the reaction of the local consumers and ... 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
Reference No: MAR0060Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decisionmaking unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decisionmaking unit and their role in the purchase decisionmaking process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(E)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case is centred around identification of relevant information for studying the prescription behaviour of doctors in order to help the company evolve an appropriate marketing mix. It is used to depict the issues that arise in the problem definition stage of research studies. ... More