Reference No: MAR0195Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes the recent entry of a textile machinery components manufacturer into the market, and discusses the old pricing strategy. The company needs a strategy with regard to pricing and other elements for introducing new products. The case can be used to illustrate alternative pricing strategies at the introductory and other ... More
Reference No: F&A0322Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The first of a set of three related cases, this case gives the historical background of the Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited (Cooptex) since its inception, and the objectives set for1971-1978 as part of an MBO system being introduced. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(A)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
Reference No: MAR0212TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Issues in product tests are discussed in this note. Concepts and methodologies are described in terms of managerial questions of when, where, how, and by whom of product testing. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0124TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note briefly describes the nature and strength of the major traditional institutions of India: Hinduism, Varna Ashram, the extended family and the regional linguistic groups. ... More
Reference No: QM0137(B)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes information requirements and reporting formats for the situation described in Case (A) QM0137(A). The rationale for some reports is discussed, and some changes in documents and their flows are suggested. The computer configuration available for implementing the new system is provided for a detailed design of the new ... More
Reference No: MAR0186Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Based on a cross section of medical representatives of pharmaceutical companies, this study had two major objectives: 1) Identification of the significant determinants of role conflict clarity, quality of supervision, job tension and job satisfaction; 2) Investigation of the strength and direction of relationships between role conflict, job tension, and job satisfaction ... More
Reference No: MAR0203(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case focuses on the analysis of the soft drink market by a new company organized in the wake of Coca Cola's exit from India. Issues relating to segmentation, market structuring, positioning and product strategy can be developed from this case. ... More
Reference No: ECO0252TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The Domestic Resource Cost Criterion is developed, and its suitability analyzed to plan the foreign trade sector in determining the optimal volume and composition of exports/imports. ... More
Reference No: BP0110TECPages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The exercise describes the same incident from the viewpoint of three different union leaders. The incident, involving the president of the smallest union, results in stoppage of work in a section of the factory, and the possible halt of the entire factory within half an hour. Questions on how management ... More
Reference No: BP0128TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note describes the structure of the Indian government. The Presidency, Prime Ministership, cabinet, Parliament and Parliamentary Committees are discussed. It provides a basis for the discussion on the social and political processes generated by the working of these institutions. ... More
Reference No: BP0134Pages: 47Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, like many laboratories of the Councils of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, was being criticized for not being relevant to the needs of the nation. There was an explicit change in policy from "basic" to "applied" research and administrative practices were introduced to bring about ... More
Reference No: MAR0193Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Market trends and market research indicate possibilities of introducing a new brand of coffee in Northern India. However, it is unclear what product position should be aimed at and what market strategy be adopted. Analysis of market structure, segments, coffee drinking habits, sociopsychological variables affecting coffee drinking, etc. called ... More