Reference No: IMG0015EXPages: 7Published on: 31, July, 1998
Abstract: Asian Toys faces the unfortunate situation of closing down its operations owing to injuries caused by the use of its products, by children, and the resultant adverse publicity. However, the key issues are product recall, compensation to victims, and the extent of information to be released to Public. Asian Toys ... 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: PSG0092(A)Pages: 32Published on: 31, March, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the bidding decision faced by Bharti Cellular Limited in the context of the fourth cellular licensing for cellular services in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) announced the guidelines for the fourth cellular operator's license using the GSM standard in the 1800 MHz range, on January 5, 2001. There ... More
Reference No: MAR0412Pages: 5Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: During Diwali 2009 TrustMe Bank announced a sales promotion offer on purchase of gold bar from the bank using the banks credit card. The purchase could be made through interest free EMI and would accrue double reward points. The communication about this offer was displayed outside the TrusMe bank branches and ... More
Reference No: PSG0087Pages: 19Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: Australia Post (AP) is faced with the issue of continuance of its monopoly status in the standard letter category, and the pressures of meeting social obligations, while ensuring profitability. This case looks into the organizational set up of AP, the different services offered by AP, and an idea of its ... More
Reference No: MAR0356EXPages: 11Published on: 7, January, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the challenge faced by Eureka Advertising Agency, about to pitch for a national advertising campaign for Shopper's Stop, a leading departmental store chain across India. The emphasis is on how best to promote the store to the growing number of Indian shoppers. With competition from other ... 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: OB0204(B)Pages: 37Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: In May 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group took the decision of acquiring Unitor. The price was settled at 73.5 NOK. Despite obvious complementarity, it wasn't an easy decision. The acquisition had posed major challenges due to diversity in geographies, systems, products and markets. It was anticipated that this move would, mainly, ... More
Reference No: MAR0416(A)Pages: 28Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: The case tries to capture the dynamics of growth of a diversifying financial services company in the Indian context through the years 1996 to2009. The company moved through four phases expanding its products and services., It studies and evaluates how the firm used various forms of communication and internal procedures; and ... 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
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: MAR0291Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Expert Advertising Agency was a medium sized 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: 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: OB0090TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Man communicates both verbally and through cues that are not verbal (e.g. the body, space, time and things). Although words are a powerful medium of communication with regard to external facts and events, they are nowhere near the nonverbal medium in communicating inner feelings, emotions and interpersonal attitudes. An ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(A)Pages: 7Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the branding exercise undertaken by Bank of Baroda in June 2005. It sets the context of the changing industry environment, and describes how the bank took the decision to undertake a repositioning exercise through a major transformation. At the same time, the top management recognized that changes ... More
