Reference No: OB0193Pages: 13Published on: 8, March, 2001
Abstract: Nitish at Solutions Unlimited is a case about a young MBA graduate who changed his job to an organization at the recommendation of his friend and his spouse who also worked in the HR Department. The initial decisions taken by Meena came to the notice of the senior people in ... More
Reference No: MAR0396Pages: 49Published on: 13, May, 2008
Abstract: Dainik Bhaskar group is one of the largest newspaper groups of the country. The case describes their strategy and its implementation for entering Gujarat with a Gujarati newspaper. The context of a duopolistic and largely saturated market had foiled attempts of several other newspapers. The case describes in detail the ... More
Reference No: MAR0056Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case raises a number of questions about the role of advertising. Should one advertise? The relationship of advertising with other elements of the marketing mix? How should one decide how much to spend on advertising? Whom should one advertise to? ... More
Reference No: MAR0489TECPages: 7Published on: 1, June, 2017
Abstract: This technical note introduces the concept of Discriminant Analysis for managers. The note starts by explaining the two objectives of discriminant analysis. It provides the background of discriminant analysis technique by covering assumptions and manner of writing hypothesis statements. A comparison with other similar multivariate techniques is also provided. The ... More
Reference No: CMA0237Pages: 8Published on: 19, October, 1972
Abstract: The note deals with the characteristics of pesticide users in varied conditions so that they can be identified by the marketing personnel for promoting the sale of pesticides. ... More
Reference No: PROD0151Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case describes the design of a tape oriented sales analysis system for a company engaged in distribution of a large number of products. The case leads on to a more sophisticated disk based design. ... More
Reference No: MAR0149TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes how Markov analysis can help in predicting long run market shares based on elementary brand switching data. A short, self administered exercise is included. ... More
Reference No: MAR0150TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions"(Ref No) series. It describes a method of retail site selection based on the gravitational mode. A simple self- administered exercise is also provided. ... More
Reference No: MAR0148TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes a simple technique for breaking down the main product benefit into several associated benefits. The "benefit tree" so generated can be used for market segmentation, product differentiation, promotional strategy, etc. ... More
Reference No: MAR0145TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note, based on a lecture by the marketing manager of IPCL, describes the product mix and customer mix of IPCL. The strategic thinking with regard to different product groups is briefly described. Implications for organizational design are discussed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0122Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company wants to expand its business by taking up the manufacture and marketing of razor blades. The company executives happen to have access to a blade users' survey. The case provides an opportunity to examine how various existing brands are positioned, and possible and desirable product position for the ... More
Reference No: MAR0206TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Gives a set of tables that will be useful in analyzing the industrial vis-a- vis the consumer industry. It briefly explains the tables, and the exercises that can be worked out. ... More
Reference No: MAR0117TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the nature of measurement in marketing. The existing ways of measuring knowledge and attitude scaling techniques like Thurstone's law of comparative judgement, semantic differential scaling, Thurstone's differential scale and Q sort have been discussed. Aspects of validity and reliability, and methods for establishing them are included in the note. ... More
Reference No: MAR0400Pages: 27Published on: 8, August, 2008
Abstract: Radio Mirchi is the flagship brand of Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL). ENIL is the largest private FM radio broadcaster in India. ENIL was able to gain a stronghold in the market due to its strengths of innovativeness and creative content, large operating network, reach among listeners, high quality studio ... More
Reference No: MAR0405Pages: 16Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: GuruKool, a unique training initiative for frontline sales personnel in retail businesses of the Future Group, was spearheaded by Sanjay Jog, Chief People Officer, Future Group, in April 2006. Implementing the programme, however, was more difficult than he had expected, and its results also were not as brilliant. Sanjay was thus ... More
