Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: PSG0044TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The note is an attempt to locate the voluntary organization in the development process and understand considerations influencing its choice of strategy. It touches on the voluntary organization's role in the context of voluntary action and other proximate systems working for people's development. ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(F)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More
Reference No: PSG0042Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The two cases analyze the contrasting profiles of a better performing community health volunteer and a poor performing community health volunteer. ... More
Reference No: CMA0562TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... 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: MAR0274Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case gives the details of the business outlook and the proposed strategy for a newly set up company, Electronic Controls Corporation. The company had been founded by six technocrats and underwent rapid growth within a five year period. ECC was one of a group of three companies and was ... More
Reference No: MAR0272TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note has four sections: Section 1: What is measured in marketing? Section 2: What is measurement? Section 3: How to select measures (scales), and Section 4: How to ensure validity and reliability of measures. The note is written with marketing decision-makers and marketing research executives as primary audiences. ... More
Reference No: QM0176TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Outlines key issues in managing the process of replication in development programmes. It refers to questions about content and context of replication; roblems of moving from projects to programmes; and issues related to the transfer of learning from one to the other. ... More
Reference No: MAR0268(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case describes the marketing situation of a division (die casting machines division) of a multi plant, multi division company. Data include company sales, industry sales, and sales and product lines of competitors. The process of decision making (with regard to pricing) of the company, bases of competition used by ... More
Reference No: F&A0354Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Illustrates the approach to inventory management when the production rate is finite and the shortage cost too is finite. It brings out the fact that, in some situations, consciously allowing for shortages may be the optimum strategy. ... More
Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for Cali Ber Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed post test of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research and ... More
Reference No: P&IR0160Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Matsushita Electric of Japan is among the world's largest consumer electronics companies. Half of its sales and a quarter of its workers are, however, outside Japan. The case describes the operations of Novino Batteries, one of two nearly identical Matsushita joint ventures in India that were established in 1972. The case ... More
Reference No: PROD0179TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with the concept of quality circles (QCs). The historical evolution of QCs, basic philosophy, structure, techniques applicable for QC work, applications, and common misconceptions are discussed. The methodology for their implementation within an organization is spelt out and typical implementation problems are highlighted. Some illustrative examples drawn from Indian ... More
