Reference No: MAR0381Pages: 10Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by a Sales Officer who had recently taken charge of his area in a Mini Metro. He was trying to understand the dealership in his area from the point of view of their operations, performances, competition, and opportunities for improvement.
The case describes one ... More
Reference No: F&A0478Pages: 9Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by Sales Officer who is exploring setting-up new outlet in recently constructed expressway. The case describes the situation and discusses how he developed various assumptions based on report submitted by valuer, survey feedback carried out by an independent agency, his past experience and the ... More
Reference No: MAR0382Pages: 29Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case opens with a brief description of the challenge posed by a leading company in petroleum retailing, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, to the ClubHP brand of HPCL. The case provides brief description of Indian Petroleum Industry and the profiles of key competitors in the industry. It also briefly describes ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
Reference No: MAR0378Pages: 32Published on: 24, April, 2006
Abstract: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, the flagship company of the Mahindra group with a turnover of `55 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), was planning to launch their new sports utility vehicle as a strategic response to the rapidly changing hues of the Indian automobile market. The case describes the rationale of the new product activity ... More
Reference No: MAR0379Pages: 24Published on: 24, April, 2006
Abstract: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M), the flagship company of the Mahindra group with a turnover of Indian Rupee (Rs) 55 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), launched their new sports utility vehicle "Scorpio" in August 2002. In the year 2003, Scorpio was rated as the most successful new brand launch in the country. Several initiatives were ... More
Reference No: MAR0377Pages: 26Published on: 21, April, 2006
Abstract: The case looks at the challenges of selling and distributing mutual funds in India. It describes mutual funds, the sales and distribution structure and raises managerial questions about the way forward for infinitive. ... More
Reference No: PSG0097TECPages: 5Published on: 26, March, 2006
Abstract: Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) was first formally adopted as a planning tool for overseas development activities by USAID in the early 1970s. Its origins can possibly be traced back to the private sector management concept of "Management by Objectives" approach of the 1960s. LFA has since been adopted and adapted ... More
Reference No: OB0199Pages: 5Published on: 21, February, 2006
Abstract: Prashant felt the need to get a few suits stitched for his forthcoming functions. He bought the fabric and gave it to a reputed tailoring shop for stitching. When he visited the shop for trial of his suit, he was horrified to see the manner in which it was handled ... More
Reference No: MAR0371Pages: 3Published on: 13, February, 2006
Abstract: The case adds to the data presented in the case “Quick Photo (A)" (MAR0370). Students should have read case (A) before proceeding to (B). Rohit had an expensive camera that had developed a technical problem. He decided to get his camera repaired and gave his camera at the Quick Photo ... More
Reference No: MAR0370Pages: 10Published on: 13, February, 2006
Abstract: Rohit had an expensive camera that had developed a technical problem. He decided to get his camera repaired and gave his camera at the Quick Photo shop for an estimate for repair. What had followed became a nightmare. The case describes his experience and the sequence of events that had ... More
Reference No: OB0196(B)Pages: 4Published on: 16, January, 2006
Abstract: The case adds to the data presented in case "Midnight Flight (A)". A couple was denied boarding a flight for which they had confirmed booking. They had to travel onwards by a train to reach their destination. Now their entire schedule was in a mess as they also missed the ... More
Reference No: OB0196(C)Pages: 5Published on: 16, January, 2006
Abstract: The case adds to the data presented in cases "Midnight Flight (A)" and "Midnight Flight (B)". A couple was denied boarding a flight for which they had confirmed booking. They had to travel onwards by a train to reach their destination. Now their entire schedule was in a mess as ... More
Reference No: MAR0372Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 2006
Abstract: Mr. Rohit Swarup, Director of Xplora Design Skool (XDS) was reviewing the report and recommendations made by a student group on selection of towns where XDS could open centres to exploit the opportunity of significant interest in multimedia in the country in February 2004. He was particularly interested in the process ... More
Reference No: MAR0368Pages: 22Published on: 27, December, 2005
Abstract: Crossword, a leading book retailer, runs a loyalty programme called the Book Rewards Programme (BRP). The programme was first of its kind to be initiated in the book retail industry with the aim of developing a competitive edge by maintaining a large database of regular and high value customers and ... More
