Reference No: MAR0184Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: A leading manufacturer of refrigerators is planning to introduce a new product -- an airconditioner. 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: PROD0131TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note deals with a detailed method of writing a job description and the procedures for performing job analysis. It outlines the precautions to be taken and the information to be collected during a job analysis. ... More
Reference No: ECO0250TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The interrelationship between agriculture and industry is analyzed in the static and dynamic contexts. In the static context, purchases by agriculture from industry and the reverse sales for intermediate and final uses are stressed. In the dynamic context, the impact of agriculture on savings, and hence on investment, is analyzed. ... More
Reference No: BP0119TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note gives an overall picture of the formulation and implementation of corporate strategy, with emphasis on small and medium-scale entrepreneurs. ... More
Reference No: QM0136Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... 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: F&A0315(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: A case in relevant costs and pricing, describing product costing under a full costing system. An accountant suggests improved basis for allocation of fixed/common costs. Relevance of product costs worked out under the old and revised systems can be scrutinized in the context of a price revision to improve ... More
Reference No: BP0108(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Case (B) describes in detail a specific project and a mediumscale paper manufacturi unit which the family is considering. Relevant industry information is briefly sketched. The case raises the following issues: the desirability of the groups pursuing this project, considering the groups strengths and weakness and the paper ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(D)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More