Reference No: BP0138Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case describes the beginnings of a small business and the entrepreneur's efforts to have promotion literature prepared for his new business. The case is supported by a brief - prepared by the entrepreneur - on his idea of the new business, and an extensive taped discussion that he had ... 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: PROD0155Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case is intended to provide a setting for exploring relational databases. It uses a specific software package, RISS, to illustrate the power and limitations of the relational approach to data base management. ... More
Reference No: MAR0223Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A new marketing director of a mediumsized company producing a line of consumer products is faced with the task of reorganizing the company's marketing goals and activities. The question of pricing policy comes up and research assistance is sought. The case deals with the selection of research approaches to ... 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: 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: 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: PSG0016Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A project was undertaken under the aegis of India Population Project in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to study the possible effects of improved nutrition on human fertility. This case describes the objectives of the programme and includes a review of the project undertaken in Karnataka in 1974. ... More
Reference No: BP0155Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes the difficulties encountered by a large packaging containers manufacturer who had not responded to environmental changes in time. It provides an opportunity for discussing the relationship between an enterprise and its environment, as also the need to take strategic action to keep the two well-balanced. ... 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: CMA0508Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The new managing director of a recently formed state government undertaking is interested in developing a suitable marketing strategy for the disposal of timru leaves, a product widely used as the wrapper for beedis. Problems encountered include poor leaf quality, lack of market information, inadequate warehouse facilities, etc. A tentative ... 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: 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&A0331Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the preparation of the statement of sources and application of funds and a statement of changes in working capital, along with all the supporting schedules. ... More