Reference No: CMA0458TECPages: 35Published on: 14, December, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with structural and changing aspects of rural markets in India. It also attempts to focus some of the distinguishing features of rural households. ... More
Reference No: MAR0210EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Several newproduct idea generation or improvement techniques are explained with illustrations. The reader is encouraged to develop newproduct ideas using these techniques. The exercise also requires the reader to confront organizational implications of the ideation techniques. ... More
Reference No: MAR0187Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with an advertising campaign launched by The Times of India, Bombay, to increase sales of classified matrimonial advertising space. Information on the background and requirements of the advertisers of the matrimonial classified ads, based on content analysis of the ads in The Times of India and other ... More
Reference No: BP0123TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note raises some general questions on evaluating any public enterprise's performance with respect to its objectives, and illustrates the performance, budgeting and accountability measures
of State Trading Corporation of India. ... More
Reference No: MAR0239Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Richardson Hindustan Limited is a pharmaceutical company whose advertising expenditure has been increasing along with increasing sales. This case illustrates the scope for expansion of marketing in the rural areas arising from the vast market potential which is consistently developing in these areas. The type of advertising plan required for ... More
Reference No: MAR0203(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case focuses on the analysis of the soft drink market by a new company organized in the wake of Coca Cola's exit from India. Issues relating to segmentation, market structuring, positioning and product strategy can be developed from this case. ... More
Reference No: MAR0211TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note examines the newproduct idea generation process. After analyzing the characteristics of the ideation process, the note discusses the problem of "managing" ideation. Strategies for ideation are discussed and a system proposed for effective control of the ideation process. ... 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: BP0124TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note brings out key ideas for pricing, and demonstrates that sales here are mostly from one state enterprise to another - both, government-owned. It discusses issues on possible pressures that may arise, and how the pricing may be extremely uneven between enterprises. ... More
Reference No: MAR0213TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note describes the considerations involved in competitive bidding, and provides guidelines to be followed. Examples of the contract bidding system in various countries are given. ... More
Reference No: CMA0469Pages: 15Published on: 11, December, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of marketing tobacco in a taluka, and raises the question of management problems relating to marketing efficiencies of tobacco leaves from growers to manufacturers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0486Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Illustrates the management problems of handloom weavers' cooperatives vis-a-vis the responsibilities of the public handloom projects. This case particularly reflects the organizational and human resource problems of the handloom sector. ... More
Reference No: BP0138Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case describes the beginnings of a small business and the entrepreneur's efforts to have promotion literature prepared for his new business. The case is supported by a brief - prepared by the entrepreneur - on his idea of the new business, and an extensive taped discussion that he had ... More