Reference No: MAR0155Pages: 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
Reference No: MAR0173(A)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Dunlop needed a much more distinctive and powerful advertising campaign in 1967 to give its highway tyres an advantageous competitive position in a crowded truck and bus tyre market. In the search for its unique qualities, as against claims of the competitors, Dunlop asked its agency to find out the importance ... More
Reference No: OB0038TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: An organization is defined as a particular patterning of tasks, human skills or abilities, techniques, and formal roles. Thus, in analyzing an organization, it is useful to identify the properties of its tasks, members, techniques and structure, particularly to identify how these are related. What pattern of tasks, techniques, etc ... More
Reference No: QM0100(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: MAR0150TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions"(Ref No) series. It describes a method of retail site selection based on the gravitational mode. A simple self-administered exercise is also provided. ... More
Reference No: PSG0028Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the kind of information collected by field workers and other officials in Kanhas PHC. The registers and records include target couple registers, stock registers, education register, case register, and daily diary. The ANMs and FPHAs are expected to maintain twelve registers. An interview with the block extension ... More
Reference No: OB0095TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note reviews the literature on psychographic variables as they affect consumer behaviour. The review mainly draws upon an article by wells (1975). The review specifically draws the psychographic profile of the heavy user of shotgun ammunition. It also by way of example, shows how market segmentation of stomach remedy users ... More
Reference No: QM0088Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the use of computers for management applications in Air India over the decade 1965-66 to 1975-76. It discusses the applications taken up, and the organizational structure of the computer department. ... More
Reference No: MAR0148TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes a simple technique for breaking down the main product benefit into several associated benefits. The "benefit tree" so generated can be used for market segmentation, product differentiation, promotional strategy, etc. ... More
Reference No: OB0076TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note deals with conforming behaviour and expectations. Having defined conformity and described the profile of a conformer, it goes into the relevance of the two for managerial actions like selection, promotion and placement. ... More
Reference No: OB0102TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is primarily based on Talcot Parson and Loomi's model of the social system. It attempts to identify and explore the constituents of a social system, i.e., the individual and groups and their interaction. In the functioning of the social system eight elements and their corresponding processes are ... More
Reference No: P&IR0034Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with qualitative indicators to measure performance for rewarding individual employees. It discusses a monetary incentive scheme that incorporates both, an additional increment as well as an incentive payment. ... More