Reference No: PROD0164Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The case deals with the design of an optimal preventive maintenance cycle for a machine with a pre?specified preventive maintenance schedule and breakdown pattern. The aim is to develop a cycle that will minimize expected cost of preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs per period. ... More
Reference No: CMA0476Pages: 5Published on: 9, July, 1979
Abstract: Describes the traditional business practices in the unorganized/decentralized handloom sector with special reference to the master-weavers system. The managerial need to protect the human needs of the weavers through organization interventions are the basic issues raised in the case. ... More
Reference No: CMA0477Pages: 6Published on: 9, July, 1979
Abstract: Describes the issues related to a grassroot level weavers organization, with special reference to expenditure sharing among the member weavers. The case raises the problems of internal group dynamics and the external system. ... More
Reference No: ECO0263Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: It is a case on demand forecasting through the regression and trend methods. The annual data for nineteen years for cotton textile demand in India and its determinants are used to analyze and project future demand for cotton textiles. It provides a review of the demand theory, and insights for ... More
Reference No: MAR0230TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: How advertising affects the economic development of a country in various ways is explained here. Advertising may shift the demand curve for a class of products. It also brings about product differentiation between various brands of a product and helps in improving the quality of a product by inducing the ... More
Reference No: MAR0240Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Mr. Sundeep, the Regional Sales Manager for the Lighting Division, had lost a contract order that he had been getting for the last two years. He analyzed the situation and wondered what had gone wrong. He was getting worried as his Western Region sales were dropping. He wanted to plan ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This and the subsequent four notes discuss the issues and processes in the area of interface between government and public undertakings. This note takes an verview of the interface and discusses the philosophy and the rationale behind government undertaking of economic enterprises. The possible areas of interface
are listed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0218TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the various important aspects that should be taken into account in formulating an advertising plan, and also the approach for developing it. The advertising plan describes the product its physical characteristics as well as its uses. The advertiser has to develop a "unique selling proposition" which induces the ... More
Reference No: MAR0250TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note explains the various dealer promotion schemes employed by manufacturers and retailers. Incentive programmes for dealers help in obtaining the maximum cooperation from the distribution channels. Certain incentives given to the sales personnel are also included. ... More
Reference No: ECO0258TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses the characteristics, specification, estimation, testing and uses of econometric models. The various aspects are illustrated through the example of the tea demand model for India. ... More
Reference No: F&A0333Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Details the pricing problem faced by the Computer Centre at IIM Ahmedabad after installation of the PDP 11/70 computer. Pricing policies for different resources and different uses are explored. ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More
Reference No: MAR0228TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Advertising copy has a very important role to play in conveying to the consumer what the advertiser wants to convey in an effective manner. To do this, the copywriter has to obtain information about the product, the marketing objectives of the firm, competition and other conditions existing in the market, ... More
