Reference No: MAR0239Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Richardson Hindustan Limited is a pharmaceutical company whose advertising expenditure has been increasing along with increasing sales. This case illustrates the scope for expansion of marketing in the rural areas arising from the vast market potential which is consistently developing in these areas. The type of advertising plan required for ... More
Reference No: OB0053Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with 1) the factors influencing the identification of products, the setting up of a small?scale industrial unit, and the motivation in entrepreneurial process; 2) a critical assessment of an entrepreneur??his relations with a major research (advanced technology) organization in the context of a time?bound national communication experiment. ... More
Reference No: MAR0184Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: A leading manufacturer of refrigerators is planning to introduce a new product -- an air conditioner. A study is commissioned to understand the target consumers' buying behaviour. The marketing manager, aided by the findings and recommendations of the research group, needs to devise a promotional strategy. The case provides an ... More
Reference No: MAR0193Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Market trends and market research indicate possibilities of introducing a new brand of coffee in Northern India. However, it is unclear what product position should be aimed at and what market strategy be adopted. Analysis of market structure, segments, coffee drinking habits, socio psychological variables affecting coffee drinking, etc. called ... More
Reference No: OB0088TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The concept of locus of control is explained and the research results on this variable discussed. The role played by locus of control in managerial effectiveness is also detailed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0326Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Mr. Ajoy Gupta has invented electrically operated automatic swings. As part of establishing the manufacturing project, he is required to present before the financing bank a set of projected cash receipts and payments, income statement, and balance sheet, in addition to certain policy inputs. Identification of various policy inputs and ... More
Reference No: OB0032Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case is a synopsis of a meeting between the chief executive and six departmental heads of a company employing over five hundred workers. The meeting has been held in order to decide whether a loan of Rsá1,000 should be given for flood relief. Crisis in cash collections, low profitability ... More
Reference No: MAR0203(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case focuses on the analysis of the soft drink market by a new company organized in the wake of Coca Cola's exit from India. Issues relating to segmentation, market structuring, positioning and product strategy can be developed from this case. ... More
Reference No: MAR0191Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: A new medium-sized-company wants to assess the demand for its scooters in India. The case depicts the problem of demand forecasting for scooters using the regression technique. An alternative approach based on the chain ratio method may also be used. The case provides data on the scooter industry since its ... More
Reference No: OB0085TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This paper discusses the statutory provisions of lay?off, illustrated with decisions of the courts of the country, and comments on the effect they have on industrial relations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0211TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note examines the new product idea generation process. After analyzing the characteristics of the ideation process, the note discusses the problem of "managing" ideation. Strategies for ideation are discussed and a system proposed for effective control of the ideation process. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0095TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This is a brief summary of two studies in Indian entrepreneurship and management. One study argues that Indian entrepreneurs at the onset of industrialization were not inhibited by religion and caste, as is believed by some scholars. The other study provides evidence to suggest that Indian managers are open to ... More
