Reference No: MAR0151Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note deals with the use of editorial publicity in the technical trade press, secured through press communications at the time of introducing the forklift truck in the market. Over twentythree publications featured news stories and a debate was initiated in newspaper columns on the efficiency of a ... More
Reference No: OB0077TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The concept of self in terms of its unfolding and developing from birth as conceptualised by Theodore Sarabin is discussed. Personality of the self is described in terms of structure and process. Sarabin postulates five sub-structures that are basic to the growth and development of the individual during the first ... More
Reference No: MAR0169Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: There had been a great deal of similarity in the advertising for transistor radios. Early in 1972, the agency for Phillips wanted to break new ground in campaigning. But the company managers asked if a distinctive treatment would make sense to the less sophisticated target consumers in semiurban markets. Besides ... More
Reference No: OB0095TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note reviews the literature on psychographic variables as they affect consumer behaviour. The review mainly draws upon an article by wells (1975). The review specifically draws the psychographic profile of the heavy user of shotgun ammunition. It also by way of example, shows how market segmentation of stomach remedy users ... More
Reference No: ECO0217TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note discusses the export policy of the Government of India as it evolved over the period 1950 onwards. It is divided into four parts. The first part deals with the export policy during the first decade of planning. The second part examines the export promotion policy followed during that particular ... More
Reference No: ECO0234(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: After a year and a half of regularly exporting rigid PVC electrical conduit pipes and fittings exclusively through Geeta Pipes Limited (GPL) Export House, Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics (a small-scale manufacturer of rigid PVC pipes), was wondering whether he should continue the business relationship between his ... More
Reference No: QM0100(E)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: QM0111Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five widebody Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More
Reference No: BP0095Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The public sector steel companies in India represent an overwhelmingly dominant segment of the total steel industry of the country. As such, corporate long range planning assumes dimensions which almost seem to overlap with the task of national log range planni The case provides an introduction to the complexity of ... More
Reference No: OB0084TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note examines the nature of the traditional Jajmani system in terms of its underlying processes. It also examines the basic assumptions of interpersonal relationships between different economic dimensions of a village society. The note then extends the understanding of these processes and assumptions of interpersonal relationships to the study ... More
Reference No: MAR0174Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: When Vicks Vaporub was introduced, a few similar balms were already well entrenched in the Indian market. It was now up to Richardson Hindustan Limited to position Vicks in such a way that the consumers perceived it as different, from the other multipurpose balms. Vicks Vaporub was given a specific ... More
Reference No: PROD0116Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Data are presented to help develop an integrated model for procuring seasonal material (round log), and the scheduling production in a large sawmill. This case is useful for teaching the concepts of aggregate scheduling, especially through the use of linear programming. A note on the timber industry is included. ... More