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  1. Phillips Transistor Radios

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

    Reference No: MAR0169 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: There had been a great deal of similarity in the advertising for transistor radios. Early in 1972, the agency for Phillips wanted to break new ground in campaigning. But the company managers asked if a distinctive treatment would make sense to the less sophisticated target consumers in semiurban markets. Besides ... More

  2. Liberty Shirts

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

    Reference No: MAR0178 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The 1969 Liberty shirts campaign came in for much debate for its bold and unorthodox approach. Some said the advertising was entertaining but was too sophisticated to sell. Some predicted ruin; only a few wholeheartedly backed the campaign. This case gives the extracts of an article by Mr. Frank Simoes, the ... More

  3. Neomer Limited

    Authors: Khurana, Rakesh;

    Reference No: MAR0155 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: This case deals with forecasting the demand for polypropylene staple fibre. Some data about the technical characteristics of this fibre vis-a-vis other synthetic fibres like cotton, wool, polyester, etc have been given to direct the determinations of the endusers. The case involves collection of data on behalf of the ... More

  4. Protein Foods Association

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

    Reference No: MAR0176 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Protein Foods Association educated people on nutrition. In 1972, there was a three phase evaluation of the effectiveness of the Protein Communication Programme in Maharashtra. After specifying the communication task, target group, media strategy and mediawise expenditure of the campaign, the case gives the detailed methodology of the survey and the ... More

  5. Modern Bakeries (India) Limited: The Ahmedabad Unit and Its Management

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0070 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Facilitates discussion of action potentials facing the general manager of a field unit of a public sector company. The manager is under pressure from headquarters to improve sales and capacity utilization appreciably in view of a marked drop in the offtake of the State Nutritional Programme. The management systems available ... More

  6. Understanding Cultivators' Effective Demand for Pesticides

    Authors: Desai, G M; Sah, D C;

    Reference No: CMA0402TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 16, August, 1976

    Abstract: The note points out that sharp acceleration in pesticide use is required to achieve the Fifth Plan targets. For this purpose, it is important to understand the nature of cultivators' effective demand for pesticides. To generate such an understanding and provoke discussion on the subject, the note presents findings of ... More

  7. Market Expansion of Textiles in Changing Rural Strata

    Authors: Moulik, T K; Basu, S K;

    Reference No: CMA0401 Pages: 12 Published on: 2, September, 1976

    Abstract: The case is formulated around different aspects of expansion of the textile market in the rural areas. It first deals with various possibilities of marketing textiles in the rural areas, which are mostly in the nature of "know your market" in the sphere of textile marketing. It then provides information ... More

  8. Urvashi Spinning Mills

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0307 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More

  9. Sunanda Alkalies Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0283 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A caustic soda manufacturer was considering several alternatives for improving the firm's profitability. The company had faced a severe power-cut and the consequent underutilization of capacity and rise in unit cost. The case enables analysis of cost data for shortterm and longterm pricing. Students will be expected ... More

  10. General Products INC

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0161 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A large multidivision, multinational company based in Chicago forms a new Product Analysis Group. This group is to screen new product proposals emanating from various divisions. A complex set of criteria has to be satisfied. ... More

  11. Pragati Chemicals (B)

    Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0197(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case raises issues concerning organization of the marketing function. It describes the evolution of the marketing organization, and discusses the experience with recent organizational arrangements. A novel form of organization, involving parallel organizations for new products and established products, adopted by the company is discussed. ... More

  12. Cinestar Soaps (Private) Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0306 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units?revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More

  13. Pragati Chemicals (A)

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0197(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clearcut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More

  14. Rattangarh Gramodhyog Mandal

    Authors: Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: CMA0451 Pages: 6 Published on: 4, November, 1977

    Abstract: This case is based on field observations about marketing of wool by the growers to an organized sector run by the Khadi and Gramodhyog. It brings out the problems of price negotiations, quality control, and related marketing problems which need to be solved for efficient management. ... More

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