Reference No: MAR0269TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The note identifies the many decisions related to managing marketing research activities. It enlists the steps necessary to be used if an outside research agency is used. It also identifies and lists the questions which need answers for the search and selection of an outside agency. ... More
Reference No: MAR0276(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case describes broad decision problems, research objectives, a two phase research plan, and details of each phase of research about a stores item (V belts) used by industrial units. The sampling plan and data collection approach/instrument used in each phase of the study are also described. A preliminary ... More
Reference No: CMA0538(D)Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Deals with cashewnut development through the Plantation Corporation of Kerala as a sub-project of the Kerala Agricultural Development Project. A delay in government procedures in transferring property from one department to the government-owned corporation has created problems. It raises questions as to why these procedural problems were not taken into ... More
Reference No: OB0162TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The note deals with the process of alienation, its manifestations, and the various techniques used for counteracting alienation. The note draws on reported experiences from organizational settings. ... 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MAR0282Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with the entire process of advertising planning for a new product launch in a highly competitive market. The case begins with the initial brief given to the advertising agency by the client. A series of multimedia campaigns in different parts of the country are considered. The ... More
Reference No: OB0169TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The paper attempts to discuss theories of motivation. -- Taylor's Scientific Management, Maslow's Need Hierarchy, Herzberg's Two - Factor Theory, Alderfer's ERG Theory, Expectancy Theory, Equity Theory And Reinforcement Theory. ... More
Reference No: MAR0280Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of communicating special features of a trademark referring to processing of fabric to the target audience. A comprehensive research was commissioned by the company for obtaining data on behavioural characteristics and awareness of advertising for this and similar processes. The focus is on the ... More
