Reference No: BP0164TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This is an accompanying note for the Case Chains and Tools Manufacturing Company Private Limited (A) (BP0141) and describes the relevant conditions to be fulfilled and the procedures to be followed on: 1) industrial license, 2) technical collaboration and foreign equity, and 3) import of capital goods. ... More
Reference No: OB0039Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and processes in a state handloom corporation as in existence at the end of two years of operations. The evolutionary process in crystallizing the structure and the apparently flexible style of the managing director are highlighted. Students are expected to evaluate the existing systems ... More
Reference No: MAR0229Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics and competes in the skin preparations segment of this market with its well known products. This case discusses the development of Pond's Dreamflower Talc campaigns in detail. It also gives a summary of the advertisements of ... More
Reference No: MAR0249TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note explains the different approaches to the measurement of effectiveness of advertising. Effectiveness can be measured through pre-testing, as well as post-testing, depending on the requirements. Certain important conditions necessary for estimating the effect of advertising on sales are also given. ... More
Reference No: F&A0332Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Details a practical, reallife problem in transfer pricing. An existing system is detailed and all problems associated with the same are raised. ... More
Reference No: MAR0217TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The most important job of the advertiser is to decide what he is going to say about his product. He has to promise some special benefit to the consumer, and the selection of the right promise is very important. Consumer behaviour is activated by different motives. An advertiser has to ... More
Reference No: MAR0236TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note deals with an analysis of the concept of advertising appropriation. The main consideration and various approaches for determining the size of the advertising budget and its allocation are outlined. ... 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: QM0154Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case is concerned with setting up a relational data base management system for a hypothetical but realistic application. The application is to provide a query answering capability for a teaching institute for students, grades, courses and instructors. ... 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: 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 small scale 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
