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: MAR0224Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case deals with the promotion of artificial insemination programme by a developmental agency. Results of a survey, which investigated the motivation for and barriers against the widespread use of artificial insemination, are presented. Based on the survey findings, a communications strategy for popularizing the programme has been suggested. Students ... More
Reference No: BP0274Pages: 19Published on: 23, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the initiatives of Mr. Rastogi, the first managing director of Clariant India Limited, in building a performing culture and shaping the strategy of the company. On March 23, 1995, Sandoz International Limited announced the worldwide demerger of its chemical business and spun off an independent chemicals company called Clariant ... More
Reference No: BP0235(G)Pages: 8Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the Control Systems Group (CSG) 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. The Group is in the business of producing and supplying ... More
Reference No: F&A0454Pages: 24Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: Daewoo is the third largest South Korean chaebols with diverse activities, including trading (more than 3000 different products in over 165 countries), construction, shipbuilding, machinery, automobiles, financial services, hotels, electronics, and telecommunications. Nevertheless, Daewoo finds itself in bad trouble on a number of counts, following the economic meltdown of 1997. The situation is ... More
Reference No: QM0213Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Computerization of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) is a key strategy in the corporate plan (1985- 2000) of the Indian Railways. As a part of this strategy, computerized PRS had been implemented in Delhi, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta by the end of 1988. The PRS in the secondlevel cities of Hyderabad, ... More
Reference No: MAR0537Pages: 31Published on: 4, September, 2023
Abstract: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) handles all online and mobile ticketing for the Indian Railways, the largest passenger carrier in the world, with an annual footfall of more than 8 billion. The IRCTC wished to monetise its data assets and floated a tender in July 2022 to engage a ... More
Reference No: QM0230Pages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0228Pages: 11Published on: 5, May, 2015
Abstract: Ostensibly the case is about an employee resigning from the organization due to lack of support, job clarity, and information about reporting structure. It addresses issues of socialization process, performance appraisal, and communication issue between colleagues in a consulting organization. The case serves as medium for diagnosis and action planning ... More
Reference No: COMM0012Pages: 11Published on: 16, November, 2015
Abstract: The Brand Ambassador campaign was launched in Hyderabad on January 8, 2013 with the intent to bring awareness and dispel negativity about the Metro Rail project. A two-year review in 2015 revealed that although many of the initial problems had been overcome, and negativity considerably reduced, the campaign had only achieved partial sucess. ... 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: COMM0025 Pages: 22Published on: 10, September, 2020
Abstract: On March 18, 2019, Yuvraj Mehta, head Corporate Brand Management & Communications (CBMC) at Larsen & Toubro (L&T), heard about negative media narratives against L&T, following a high-profile merger and acquisition (M&A) between the company and Mindtree. Some of the allegations against L&T were “hostile takeover” and “destruction of Mindtree’ ... More
Reference No: MAR0219TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Explains how advertising helps to bridge the communication gap between producers and consumers. Personal selling and advertising are two forms of business communications to which consumers respond. Advertising is done in a nonpersonal manner through intermediaries or media. The function of advertising is to contribute towards the greater availability ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(D)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case focuses on the need for an effective Management Information System, especially for monitoring store performance in a retail chain. The key issues are: 1) Identifying key performance and decision areas, 2) Understanding the role and criticality of information processing, 3) Identifying performance indicators and 4) Specifying the systems required for the information ... More
Reference No: MAR0070Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with introductory problems faced by the company in introducing a new product in the market bottled cooking adoption of which requires considerable changes in cooking habits. The situation presents problems involved in the diffusion of innovations among consumers. Students are expected to make recommendations to the company ... More