Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for CaliBer Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed posttest of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research and ... More
Reference No: BP0144(H)Pages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the HRD practices in Voltas. Performance appraisal mechanisms, their links with development, communication policy, training, organization development, and career planning and development are some of the aspects covered. Appraisal formats used and the communication policy circular have been reproduced. ... More
Reference No: MAR0279Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with professional use of advertising and sales promotion approach to a vital problem of general public interest by a nonprofit organization. The major elements are research inputs into creative strategy for a multimedia campaign. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(F)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Traces the history of the Personnel Cell, and focuses its attention on such personnel functions as manpower planning, recruitment and selection, promotion, salary administration, and non-statutory welfare. A series of issues relating to these functions have been raised to signify their importance to the organization as a whole. ... More
Reference No: CMA0576TECPages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This note gives a comprehensive view of the marketing environment of pesticides. It deals with production and import of pesticides, supply of pesticides, capacity utilization and pesticides formulation, demand for pesticides, marketing channels, and pesticides market studies. In addition, it gives five case studies of marketing of pesticides in five ... More
Reference No: BP0144(D)Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews the company's performance during a seven-year period--1974-75 to 1980-81. Voltas had resorted to certain operational strategies having significant financial implications: 1) it altered its method of calculating depreciation on its fixed assets; 2) it entered into foreign collaboration for its international operations; 3) it absorbed two of its affiliate companies with ... More
Reference No: P&IR0156(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This exercise deals with the issue of salary revision due to inflationary trends and resultant disparities between the salaried staff and the wage earners. Part A provides the data, while Part B describes the methodology for decision making. The case may be used as skill- building tool. ... More
Reference No: MAR0275(D)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with the vital issue of creative execution. The various stages in the development of the campaign and interaction between the advertiser and the advertising agency are brought out with the help of the material prepared by the agency for providing alternatives for consideration to the client. ... More
Reference No: MAR0282Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with the entire process of advertising planning for a new product launch in a highly competitive market. The case begins with the initial brief given to the advertising agency by the client. A series of multimedia campaigns in different parts of the country are considered. The ... More
Reference No: BP0144(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the growth of Voltas over a 25-year period. The case identifies the significant changes in the companys strategies during this period. It highlights the challenges of the 1980s, and the opportunities and threats facing the company. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0064(C)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The company is facing a strike situation due to reduction in bonus payment as compared to the previous year's bonus. While the workers are on strike, the management is wondering whether to pay a higher bonus and whether to pay wages for the strike period. This case focuses on the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0152(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case discusses the change from one type of appraisal system to another. The causes for the change, the problems of the old system and the needs of the organization in the changed environment are some of the factors considered. An appraisal format is also enclosed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0354Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Illustrates the approach to inventory management when the production rate is finite and the shortage cost too is finite. It brings out the fact that, in some situations, consciously allowing for shortages may be the optimum strategy. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0151(A)Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case concerns a collective bargaining situation. The charter of demands along with company data and information on the union are provided. ... More
Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More