Reference No: MAR0459TECPages: 7Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: Ambush marketing is becoming an increasingly common predatory practice against sponsorships. It is important that managers develop an understanding of the fundamental of ambush marketing and this note is meant to provide this. This note defines and explains the concept of ambush marketing and its typology, It discusses the reasons ... 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: IS0150Pages: 6Published on: 30, October, 2025
Abstract: The case revolves around Zoya Hariri, an analyst who works in the Customer Feedback group of an upcoming airline based in India. When analysing changes in the Net Promoter Score, Hariri realised that the company was facing rising customer dissatisfaction. Although the overall NPS for the company had been increasing, ... More
Reference No: MAR0468Pages: 41Published on: 9, May, 2016
Abstract: The case deals with comparison of two events namely Bhopal Gas Tragedy and BP Oil Spill Tragedy. Specifically, the case compares the negotiation process and the outcome of negotiation process. In other words, the case compares how negotiation was carried out on behalf of victims of these tragedies and resulted ... 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: COMM0013(A)Pages: 16Published on: 15, June, 2016
Abstract: The case describes the Maggi debacle faced by Nestle in India. On May 21, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Nestle India to recall Maggi after confirming presence of high levels of lead and Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) in the product. The case traces the events in the Maggi crisis ... 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: IMG0015EXPages: 7Published on: 31, July, 1998
Abstract: Asian Toys faces the unfortunate situation of closing down its operations owing to injuries caused by the use of its products, by children, and the resultant adverse publicity. However, the key issues are product recall, compensation to victims, and the extent of information to be released to Public. Asian Toys ... More
Reference No: MAR0465TECPages: 8Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: As celebrity endorsements are becoming popular, sports persons are increasingly being used to endorse products. This note is aimed at providing guidelines for using celebrity endorsements more effectively. It summarizes various models that have been used to explain how celebrity endorsements work. It also lists and explains various advantages and ... More
Reference No: CMHS0050Pages: 15Published on: 23, February, 2026
Abstract: This case examines the multilayered emergency response to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, which resulted in 260 fatalities. The narrative follows the initial hours through the subsequent weeks, centring on Civil Hospital as the operational hub for trauma care, mass fatality management, family assistance and public communication. ... More
Reference No: OB0204(B)Pages: 37Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: In May 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group took the decision of acquiring Unitor. The price was settled at 73.5 NOK. Despite obvious complementarity, it wasn't an easy decision. The acquisition had posed major challenges due to diversity in geographies, systems, products and markets. It was anticipated that this move would, mainly, ... More
Reference No: BP0313(B)Pages: 7Published on: 13, July, 2006
Abstract: This case describes how corporate strategy and competitive strategy enmesh. The case introduces an inflexion point at which the company was faced with a prisoners' dilemma situation with regard to a critical set of operational decisions of tactical significance affecting manufacturing operations. The unintended consequences, regardless of which path is ... 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
Reference No: IITCOE0005(B)Pages: 14Published on: 19, January, 2015
Abstract: Case A uses the context of unfair, non-transparent process of spectrum allocation by the Indian government to private operators that led to Supreme Court (SC) cancel 122 licenses. It gives scope to discuss the relationship between policy and regulatory agencies and their effectiveness, role of other institutes outside telecom sector such ... More
Reference No: IITCOE0005(A)Pages: 31Published on: 19, January, 2015
Abstract: Case A uses the context of unfair, non-transparent process of spectrum allocation by the Indian government to private operators that led to Supreme Court (SC) cancel 122 licenses. It gives scope to discuss the relationship between policy and regulatory agencies and their effectiveness, role of other institutes outside telecom sector such ... More