Reference No: MAR0349Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: This case is based on the real life experience of an emotionally traumatic incident, caused due to the poor servicing by Delta Airlines, and their travel agent. The post incident communication and the subsequent proceedings in the Consumer Court are discussed in the case. The case brings out interesting aspects ... More
Reference No: MAR0324Pages: 19 Published on: 15, June, 1999
Abstract: In early January 1996, Mr Peter Thomas, Senior Brand Manager of Biltek Tea (India) Limited (BTIL), was reviewing the recent sales performance figures of Jasmine, a premium dust tea brand that he was handling. Although Jasmine was the market leader in southern India, Mr Thomas was concerned about the stagnant growth ... More
Reference No: MAR0316Pages: 13Published on: 25, June, 1998
Abstract: This case supplements the case "Security Belt Limited" (MAR0315). It highlights one decision area, namely communication, to be targeted at organizations segmented by attitude and usage behaviour. ... More
Reference No: MAR0315Pages: 23Published on: 25, June, 1998
Abstract: The case relates to the problem of a small entrepreneur who wants to capture and exploit a large latent market of safety devices for fall protection. The acceptability of these products has been confined to a few organizations with a positive orientation towards safety. The problems facing the company are ... More
Reference No: MAR0291Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Expert Advertising Agency was a mediumsized advertising agency which wished to increase its billing to a level comparable with that of the top few in the industry, and to acquire the stature of a market leader. expert wished to formulate a marketing strategy in order to achieve this growth. ... More
Reference No: MAR0231TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Advertising is effective mass communication between producers and consumers. There are different models that explain the way advertising works. According to the stimulus response model, the receiver of the advertising message is stimulated to react according to the advertiser's intentions. Certain other models explain that advertising may help in changing ... More
Reference No: COMM0028Pages: 18Published on: 28, December, 2021
Abstract: Nadia Chauhan, Chief Marketing Officer at Parle Agro set her vision in 2017 to become the dominant player in the beverages segment and to double the turnover to INR 10,000 Cr. by 2022. She had been prompted by the success of the company over the last five years when Parle Agro had doubled ... More
Reference No: STR0473Pages: 20Published on: 20, November, 2023
Abstract: In 2019, Nissan India found itself facing a turbulent market situation as it contested market space against 14 competitors. Some of its recent product launches had not been well-received, and dealers nationwide were sceptical of associating with Nissan. The following year, Nissan appointed Rakesh Srivastava as the new Managing Director of Nissan ... More
Reference No: BP0280(C)Pages: 18Published on: 2, December, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the processes used by a cycle manufacturing company (TI) for developing an innovative offer -- geared bicycles, for the Indian market. It also briefly describes the current methodology of product development used at TI. The case can be used for understanding the key steps in new offer ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published on: 13, July, 2006
Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... More
Reference No: BP0235(F)Pages: 9Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Communication Systems Group (CNSG) of ECIL, a multiproduct, multidivisional company. This Group is one of ECIL's most important Groups in terms of turnover and in terms of the importance of the product. CNSG is in the business of communication equipment, including antennae, ... More
Reference No: BP0234Pages: 10Published on: 4, October, 1995
Abstract: The case deals with the event of kidnapping of the general manager of Indian Oil Corporation's Guwahati Refinery in 1990, the accompanying effect on the Company, and the actions required by the Company. The case focuses on how the external political and economic environment that affects a company and what kind ... More
Reference No: BP0204TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note gives an overview of the dimensions involved in developing a communication strategy at both individual and organizational levels. Covers: a) the various stages in the process of communication, b) differences in interpersonal and organizational communication, c) percolation of personality and objectives
through communication, d) push and pull aspects ... More
Reference No: COMM0013(A)Pages: 16Published on: 15, June, 2016
Abstract: The case describes the Maggi debacle faced by Nestle in India. On May 21, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Nestle India to recall Maggi after confirming presence of high levels of lead and Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) in the product. The case traces the events in the Maggi crisis ... More
Reference No: BP0163TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note gives the authors' observations, based on their experience of simulated job interviews of forty IIMA students of the Managerial Oral Communication course in the academic year 1979-80. It provides information on how the interviews were structured, the theme of the interviews, preparation made by the students for the ... More