Reference No: MAR0285(G)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case presents a review of past research studies carried out for examining doctors' prescription behaviour and for determining promotional mix. It also gives a brief review of the company's marketing information system. It is useful for discussing alternative research methodologies/studies for the phenomenon of doctor's prescription behaviour. The ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(C)Pages: 15Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case can be used for evaluating data analysis and inferences drawn for selecting one or more product concepts for further scrutiny in the process of new product introduction. The techniques used in this case are for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate regression analysis. The context is that of a research ... More
Reference No: MAR0193Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Market trends and market research indicate possibilities of introducing a new brand of coffee in Northern India. However, it is unclear what product position should be aimed at and what market strategy be adopted. Analysis of market structure, segments, coffee drinking habits, sociopsychological variables affecting coffee drinking, etc. called ... More
Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More
Reference No: MAR0098Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: HPL was contemplating the introduction of an over-the-counter tonic to tap the increasing demand for such a product. Though the management was convinced of the viability of the proposition, issues like attributes of the product and marketing strategy to be used were being considered. The product manager organized ... More
Reference No: MAR0060Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decisionmaking unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decisionmaking unit and their role in the purchase decisionmaking process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... 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: MAR0175Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Clearasil is an antipimple cream, a brand leader in its category, marketed by Richardson Hindustan Limited. The company had appointed a research agency to gauge the impact of a recent Clearasil radio commercial. The case records in detail the methodology and the findings; and at the end poses questions ... More
Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for CaliBer Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed posttest of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research and ... More
Reference No: BP0051Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Mahadevan, CIROs purchase manager, has to select a copying machine out of thirteen machines available in the market. Three companies offer four different models each, and one company offers only one model. The emphasis in the analysis will be on determining the demand for work to be done by ... 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: MAR0177Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: With an eye on the fastgrowing detergent market, TOMCO were interested in launching a new detergent washing tablet in a slot where it had not yet been represented. Its agency surveyed the washing products market to study the positioning of the competitive brands and the advertising approaches used by ... More
Reference No: CMA0710(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case is designed to facilitate discussion on various processes involved in agro input market research. The case is about a pesticide company, Mahesh Agro-Chemicals, which had introduced a synthetic pyrethrold "Borekill" in the eighties for controllin ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(D)Pages: 4Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: This case presents a Multi Dimensional Scaling map of the products and concepts used in the research and the interpretation of the dimensions are identified. It is possible to use case (D) by itself or use it together with case (C) . It would be helpful to use IPL (A) as ... More