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: CMA0489Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case is based on an on-going project for raising coffee and rubber plantations over 8,000 hectares in one of the states in North-Eastern India. Besides others, the major objective of the project is to wean the shifting cultivators away from their age old profession which is considered to be socially ... More
Reference No: MAR0232Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics. In almost all its markets, Pond's products are market leaders, and this is true in the case of cold cream too. This case explains the company's various promotional strategies for Pond's Cold Cream. The focus of ... More
Reference No: CMA0506Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case describes the 1979 status of "social forestry" activities in the state of Gujarat with particular emphasis on the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad Extension Circle. The social forestry activities considered are those in no-tribal, non-forest areas, viz. roadside and canal bank plantations, village woodlots, private tree farms, institutional premises, and botanical ... More
Reference No: MAR0251Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case deals with the situation where the company is contemplating change in its distribution structure. At present, the company is distributing drilling rigs through Greaves Cotton. The chairman feels that Greaves Cotton is performing only a minor role and, hence, is thinking of shifting over to the company's own ... More
Reference No: PSG0002Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This assesses the strengths and weaknesses of an integrated scheme combining health, family planning, and nutrition programme (MPW Scheme) through evaluating its pilot implementation in Chhani PHC. To fully exploit the MPW's scheme strengths and to realize the ultimate goal of better health, two areas need careful consideration: a shift ... More
Reference No: PROD0149TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the "reaction rate method" of production planning. The production control rule suggested by this approach is illustrated by means of an example. Broadly, the control rule determines the extent to which the preliminary production level should be adjusted to accommodate forecast errors. In achieving this, it focuses on ... More
Reference No: OB0093TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note suggest why a change agent needs to develope a political model of organizational functioning and how he can go about it. The process of emergence and change in social structures in the organization, interest articulation at individual and group level, decision making to resolve conflicting demands, implementation of ... 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: BP0142TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note has been developed from the author's experience as an interviewer. It conveys the need for preparing for an interview and what to expect in this situation. ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses the characteristics of forms of organization for public undertakings and compares the strengths and weaknesses of each form. The note discusses the issues in the controversy about the forms of organization, particularly the controversy between company and public corporation forms. ... More
