Reference No: BP0399Pages: 10Published on: 10, October, 2016
Abstract: This case describes a situation in which Vivek Vyas and Vimal Popat conceive an idea to start an online obituary advertising platform while returning from a sales call. Vyas and Popat then discuss the ways to start the online obituary advertisement platform. The purpose of this case is to provide ... More
Reference No: BP0398Pages: 8Published on: 10, August, 2016
Abstract: In June 2013 the bus ticketing website redbus.in was acquired by the Ibibo Group, a subsidiary of South Africa based internet and media firm Naspers Ltd, for USD 135 million. Soon after signing the deal, Phanindra Sama - CEO and co-founder of redBus, went for a holiday to London along with ... More
Reference No: F&A0525Pages: 27Published on: 14, March, 2015
Abstract: The case describes the strategy of a large Indian Public Sector Bank (PSB) to enhance financial inclusion and financial literacy of less privileged people located in poorly accessible parts of India. While pursuing the developmental objective ‘imposed’ by the Central Bank/government, being a listed entity, the PSB had to ... More
Reference No: MAR0488Pages: 15Published on: 19, January, 2017
Abstract: In 2011, Brand Manager, was reviewing the research brief prepared to review the performance of the launch plan of the refined vegetable cooking oil brand freedom of GEF, a new company in Andhra Pradesh. Specific focus was to assess overall performance, brand strength and TVC. The results would help preparation of ... More
Reference No: MAR0485Pages: 11Published on: 11, July, 2016
Abstract: This case depicts a managerial problem faced by Tradition and Trust, a traditional sweet and snack manufacturer, which is 100 year old family business manufacturing, retailing and exporting rewri, gajjak, sweets, namkeens and other confectionery products. Like other traditional sweet and snack manufactures, they are facing the challenge of consumers’ shift ... More
Reference No: MAR0466Pages: 10Published on: 23, September, 2015
Abstract: Parle Agro entered the salted snack market with launch of baked wheat snack, branded as Hippo. Inspite of serious competition from players like PepsiCo, ITC, and Marico, Hippo was a success due to its offbeat positioning and marketing communication which involved social message and fun. Hippo’s successful launch created ... More
Reference No: BP0393Pages: 25Published on: 16, February, 2016
Abstract: This case describes the social cultural challenges confronted by Mr. Srikanth, President, Rotary Club, Chennai in making a village near Chennai in rural Tamil Nadu, Open Defecation Free (ODF). It highlights the role of a non-profit organization such as the Rotary Club and behavioural change consultants such as Feedback Foundation ... More
Reference No: MAR0483(B)Pages: 4Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: This case is second case of a series of cases which deal with entire process of doing marketing research. Each case in the series describes sequentially different stages in a typical marketing research project. Case (B) is on selection of research design which is a typically second stage in marketing ... More
Reference No: OB0220Pages: 10Published on: 28, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes issues arising out of matrix virtual teams. On the one hand, the protagonist of the case, Vasundhara, feels that she was unable to perform because of inadequate support from supervisors and unclear task boundaries. On the other hand, her superior, Mahesh, feels that her rating is justified ... More
Reference No: F&A0522Pages: 29Published on: 6, July, 2015
Abstract: This case provides an opportunity to discuss the design and implementation of a Public Private Partnership project. It describes the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line project from conception to completion and the subsequent dispute between the Public and Private partners leading to the Concession agreement going into arbitration. Students discuss ... More
Reference No: MAR0463(B)Pages: 16Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: Since the concept of rental clothing business was new for Indian market and very few players were dealing in it, ‘Wright & Company’ consulting did an exploratory research to understand the model. Through two expert interviews and extensive survey of the business model of existing players across countries, they developed better ... More