Reference No: MAR0060Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decision making unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decision making unit and their role in the purchase decision making process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More
Reference No: MAR0223Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A new marketing director of a medium sized 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: 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
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: 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: 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 company owned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More
Reference No: MAR0338(B)Pages: 11Published on: 30, March, 2000
Abstract: The case focuses on the use of secondary source data to perform segmentation analysis. There is ample opportunity to structure the business problem based on the symptoms described. The case is based on a moderately sized credit card company in mid-West United States. ... 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: 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: 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: MAR0398Pages: 4Published on: 16, July, 2008
Abstract: The case briefly describes the situation of a leading company and the industry structure in the Small Pack Refined Oil (SPRO) market in Indian. The case describes the process of developing four concepts for assessing the opportunity in the SPRO market. The case can be used to assess the concept ... More
Reference No: MAR0421(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, June, 2011
Abstract: The case describes the decision situation of assessing whether to set up production facilities for producing synthetic menthol. The context covers the description of the company, the product : menthol, production process of menthol, international trade, and government environment. The rest of the case describes the decision problems, research problems, information ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(A)Pages: 7Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The case describes the key issues faced by two entrepreneurs as they plan to launch a new two-wheeler in the market in the beginning of liberalization of Indian economy in 1981.. The case provides information about the two-wheeler industry (scooter, mopeds, and motorcycle) on: (i) sales of each of the brands ... More
Reference No: MAR0421(B)Pages: 6Published on: 8, June, 2011
Abstract: The case describes briefly the problem definition stage and details of the research plan for collecting information to address the question: "whether to set up a plant for manufacturing synthetic menthol through the process invented by the R&D Division of Chemical Products Limited?". The plan includes a description of ... More
