Reference No: MAR0257TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note is meant for users of marketing research. It provides an understanding of purposes of research in a decision-making situation in marketing research, alternative research designs used in marketing research, and criteria/guidelines for selection and evaluation of alternative designs for specific research studies. The specific research designs ... 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: 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: MAR0226Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case presents a promotional contest organized by a textile mill and gives the response data. Students are required to evaluate the contest in light of its objectives, and suggest feasible alternatives. They are also required to develop a scheme of analysis for the results. ... More
Reference No: MAR0244Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The product, Linear Alkyl Benzene, manufactured by IPCL, had a small market. The problem is how to develop the market so that consumption of LAB is increased. Students have to suggest the market development strategies to be adopted by the company. ... 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: F&A0330(B)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Introduces, in a very general fashion, specific price-level accounting. The case series can be used to give an introduction to inflation accounting and how conventional financial statements can mask the true state of affairs. ... More
Reference No: MAR0215(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case presents a typical situation in consumer durables marketing, highly competitive market, and extremly price conscious consumers. Product differentiation is not particularly evident. The Divisional Manager of Gujarat Industrial Distributors, who has a great deal of autonomy in developing the market strategy for the region for which he is ... More
Reference No: BP0154Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The company, sponsored jointly by the government and smallscale industrialists, is meant to assist small industries in the state in various ways. The case describes how the company's performance was considered satisfactory for a number of years until it suddenly faced a crisis. For the first time questions arise ... More
Reference No: MAR0222Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This short case is an exercise in problem formulation when the collection of basic data relating to a variety of decisions in the field of marketing is evolved. ... More
Reference No: MAR0242Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes the market research carried out by the company to estimate demand for stainless seamless tubes. Students are required to evaluate this market research and suggest their own method of doing research. ... 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