Reference No: QM0240EXPages: 10Published on: 30, June, 1997
Abstract: This case deals with the project management of computerization of registration sorting by the Department of Post in Ahmedabad. An assessment of activity times shows that the project would go beyond the deadline. The PERT/CPM network highlights activities for possible crashing. ... More
Reference No: MAR0453TECPages: 12Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: The note illustrates ‘how’ a message can be communicated to the target audience adopting various creative approaches: Comparative, Inoculative and Refutational. It demonstrates the emotional (humour, sex, lifestyle, fear and scarcity) and rational (feature and price) appeals used in communication to attract audience to the brand. It then describes and ... More
Reference No: COMM0023TECPages: 15Published on: 17, June, 2019
Abstract: This technical note presents the pedagogic approach to teaching and sharpening critical thinking and written communication used at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) in the Written Analysis and Communication (WAC) course and provides a conceptual model for the course. Examining both the importance of these objectives and the ... More
Reference No: MAR0454TECPages: 10Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: The objective of this article is to help develop an understanding of message strategy and using it to develop an advertising planning model. This article describes Vaughn’s FCB grid that has been widely applied in this filed and elaborates how this framework can be used to develop an advertising ... More
Reference No: COMM0024Pages: 15Published on: 30, December, 2019
Abstract: The case deals with Axel Motor’s expansion into India and the clash between expectations and communication styles of the Indian subsidiary and Headquarters. While the subsidiary wants to follow a responsive, market-driven approach to product design and marketing strategy, the top management is driven by the strong belief that ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(B)Pages: 12Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the steps taken to strengthen the internal communication channel in order to bring about employee engagement during the branding exercise of the bank in 2005 and to make it a deep change of style of business rather than only a change in logo and colours. ... 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: COMM0010Pages: 17Published on: 16, January, 2013
Abstract: In 2009 Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL), with operations in the real estate sector and construction in South India, prepared a blueprint for implementing Total Transformation in the organization. A central communication channel was identified as a “must” area for improvement. Active and passive measures were adopted to make the internal communication ... More
Reference No: MAR0462TECPages: 11Published on: 18, March, 2015
Abstract: As sponsorship is gaining in importance in the overall communication strategy for firms, so is the practice of ambush marketing. This note discusses strategies that can be used by firms to ambush and also how to prepare for defense from ambush attacks. It also discusses how consumers perceive and react ... 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: MAR0416(B)Pages: 21Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: The objective of the case is to evaluate and develop suitable market research to enhance understanding of customer perception of a firm; construct the brand idea from the market research; evaluate the success of advertising in increasing brand recall, attitude, relationship building and customer acquisition in a retail financial services ... 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
Reference No: PROD0333Pages: 22Published on: 30, March, 2023
Abstract: MyGate started its journey in 2016 as a gate management system for gated societies but soon evolved into a multi-sided platform offering solutions to the residents' day-to-day needs via the company's mobile application. Residents could approve entry and exit of visitors, search for local service providers like maids, carpenters, plumbers etc., ... More
Reference No: P&IR0019Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case provides insights into the various issues related to management training, both in terms of selection, training and evaluation of trainees, and also in terms of the responsibility for training and communication between the various parties involved. It has also lent itself to the discussion of individual behaviour. ... More
Reference No: CISG0083TECPages: 20Published on: 7, June, 2005
Abstract: The note presents a brief overview of hardware components such as processor, memory, peripheral devices, and network and communication devices. It discusses various computer configurations networking, internet and intranet technologies, and system software packages such as operating systems and language processors. It briefly describes the end user computing systems such ... More