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  1. Pears Toilet Soap

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen; Sethna, Beheruz;

    Reference No: MAR0170 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: In 1969, the marketing executives of Hindustan Lever were discussing the creative strategy to be adopted for Pears with their agency, Lintas. The company, having increased its production, now wished to expand the market for the brand. The case has a detailed look at consumer behavior and past advertising. It also ... More

  2. Budgetary Control: A Publishing House Example

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0291TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: A brief exposition of a budgetary control process, with a publishing house taken as the organizational example. ... More

  3. Ahmedabad Textiles Limited (B)

    Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Gupta, Subroto Sen; Mote, V L;

    Reference No: MAR0091(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes the marketing strategy of a medium sized textile mill. The management's attitude towards advertising and consumer information systems is highlighted, and details about the role of the channel are provided. Decisions to be taken, relate to evaluating the promotion and distribution policies of the company in light of its ... More

  4. Eastern Chemicals (India) Limited **

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0289 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes a corporate planner's perceptions of his roles and responsibilities in the corporate planning process. Questions are raised about the organizational relationship between the corporate planner and the line manager. A related issue for discussion is the need for career development for the corporate planner. ... More

  5. Hindustan Tractors Limited (A)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0069(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: A comprehensive case, Hindustan Tractors Limited (AR) brings the functional and general management policies of the company into sharp focus against the background of industry trends, competitor strategies, and government licensing and pricing policies. The case is helpful in explaining how the companys basic policies were illtuned to techno ... More

  6. Vicks Vaporub

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen; Sethna, Beheruz;

    Reference No: MAR0174 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: When Vicks Vaporub was introduced, a few similar balms were already well entrenched in the Indian market. It was now up to Richardson Hindustan Limited to position Vicks in such a way that the consumers perceived it as different, from the other multipurpose balms. Vicks Vaporub was given a specific ... More

  7. Ganesh Flour Mills Company Limited (B)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0092(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More

  8. Sunrise Biscuit & Beverage Company (A)

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0154(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: A large consumer products company, which relies on direct distribution to the retail level, is concerned about the selling skills of its sales force in a competitive environment. Sales training in the form of short refresher courses is being proposed to upgrade selling skills. ... More

  9. Syrup Minadex (A)

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

    Reference No: MAR0171(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: After many years of "ethical" promotion, Glaxo's syrupbased tonic, Minadex, was going OTC since the company's management felt that this would help increase sales. A purchase proposition was required to build up an advertising campaign around it. Competitive claims were analyzed by the agency and it was decided to ... More

  10. Hindustan Tractors Limited (C)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0069(C) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Presents the problems the authorized controller faced in running a unit after taking over the company under the Industries Act. The case is particularly useful in focusing or reestablishing the relations with foreign collaborators and suppliers for turning the company around. ... More

  11. Organizational Structure and Dynamics

    Authors: Khandwalla, Pradip N;

    Reference No: OB0038TEC Pages: 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

  12. Phillips Transistor Radios

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

    Reference No: MAR0169 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: There had been a great deal of similarity in the advertising for transistor radios. Early in 1972, the agency for Phillips wanted to break new ground in campaigning. But the company managers asked if a distinctive treatment would make sense to the less sophisticated target consumers in semiurban markets. Besides ... More

  13. Tri-Sure India Limited

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0290 Pages: 35 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More

  14. Steel Authority Limited (A)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0087(A) Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The case describes the setting up Steel Authority of India Limited as a holding company for steel and associated input industries. It contrasts the various forms of organizations for government administration of indusry - joint stock company form, departmental undertaking, and the statutory corporation. ... More

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