...Since 1945 Bajaj Auto Limited 3rd Annual Report 2009-10 Bajaj Auto Limited 3rd Annual Report 2009-10 Pulsar- AME 2010 Most E cient Use of Branded Content Discover DTS-i Kawasaki Ninja 250R CNBC Overdrive 2010 Bike of the Year CNBC Overdrive 2010 Storyboard Auto Commercial of the Year (Bike) Kawasaki Ninja 250R ET NOW Zigwheels Award 2009 250cc Bike of the Year Kawasaki Ninja 250R Business Standard Motoring 2010 Motoring Bike of the Year Kawasaki Ninja 250R IMOTY 2010 Indian Motorcycle of the Year Pulsar Mania E e Awards 2009 Category: Consumer Durables Recent awards for our products Kawasaki Ninja 250R NDTV Pro t Car & Bike Awards 2010 Two Wheeler of the Year Bajaj Auto NDTV Pro t Car & Bike Awards 2010 Best Integrated Campaign 2 Wheeler Kawasaki Ninja 250R NDTV Pro t Car & Bike Awards 2010 Motorcycle of the Year up to 250cc CONTENTS Management Team ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Chairman’s Letter ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Management Discussion and Analysis .......................................................................................................... 7 Corporate Governance ...................................................................................................................
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...Term paper proposal GEN- 201 Name: saf de ID: 2010-1-40-040 This research paper is part of my course requirement Gen-201 that was assigned to me. The research paper is based on the most happening concern of Dhaka city- Traffic congestion. Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh is burdened with many different problems, namely housing problem, sanitation problem and problem related to water logging, etc. Yet, among many other problems, the city has been experiencing severe traffic-problem which is a common phenomenon in our daily life. Dhaka city situation is more alarming mainly due to vehicular movement and traffic jam. There are different types of vehicular namely, car, bus, jeep, truck, minibus, microbus, auto-rickshaw, tempo, mini-truck, motorcycles and innumerable numbers of rickshaws. There are many reasons behind traffic jam in Bangladesh. Among them some major factors are as follows: • Undisciplined traffic signal in the road. • Indiscipline among the road user. • Might is right, everybody are free to park their vehicle on Road. • No knowledge of traffic rules which encourage violating the rules. • Enforcement of rules by dishonest persons who are busy in collection of illegal money from traffic rules violators. • Heavy numbers of vehicle on roads. Time is the most valuable things in the twenty first centaury no doubt. And traffic jam is killing the most productive time of the people of Dhaka city. Time is going...
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...Case Study 4: Cheating and NASCAR: Who’s at the Wheel? This paper embarks on a road trip to NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, to take a close look at why cheating occurs within that organization. Two arguments drive the article, namely that NASCAR (1) may not be able to stop cheating particularly within the current context, and (2) might not want or be motivated to stop cheating. Obstacles complicating NASCAR''s efforts to stop cheating include the long-standing culture of unethical behavior within stock car racing, and the inconsistent imposition of punishments by NASCAR which drivers and race teams perceive as favoritism and unfair treatment. Yellow flags that raise caution include pressure from unwavering fans, and the friction between innovation and maintaining parity among teams. Proposed solutions include changing the culture within the NASCAR community, as well as developing ethical role models, both of which require major action by NASCAR''s top managers to signal the importance of ethical behavior. Other key stakeholders such as sponsors and fans must create incentives and rewards for ethical behavior, and consider reducing or ending support for drivers and teams that engage in unethical conduct. Our analysis and recommendations have broad applications because NASCAR is an archetype of a large organization attempting to reduce cheating and unethical behavior. As you think of NASCAR, the first thing comes to mind is cars racing round...
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...MC53: Positioning & Creative Strategy Exam project spring 2012 CPR. Nr. 280880-3030 Table of content Part one: Category Background .............................................................................................................. 2 Presentation of chosen product............................................................................................................ 2 Market background information´s ....................................................................................................... 2 Part two: Analysis of Competitive Advertising ........................................................................................ 4 General characteristics of the car industry .......................................................................................... 4 Skoda Citigo advertising analysis ....................................................................................................... 4 Seat Mii advertising analysis ............................................................................................................... 6 Part Three: Brand Advertising Strategy ................................................................................................... 9 VW Up advertising analysis ................................................................................................................ 9 Potential new advertising for VW Up ............................................................................................... 10...
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...Case Study 4: Cheating and NASCAR: Who’s at the Wheel? ACC 571: Forensic Accounting May 29, 2012 My first thought when I hear NASCAR, is cars, fans and a whole lot of noise. Who knew that it is one of the top selling sports in the USA. According to the article “10 Interesting NASCAR facts”, There are over 75 million NASCAR fans in the United States and over 6 million attended races in 2010. NASCAR has grown increasingly in its popularity and is now the second largest grossing sport. NASCAR founder William France “Bill” France Sr. founded the sport in 1948. Bill was a mechanic and auto shop owner from Washington, DC. He moved to Daytona Florida in the 1930’s. At the time, Daytona was a great spot for racing enthusiasts. William got involved in racing cars and promoting events. He soon realized that, at different races, rules would vary, and certain promoters were dishonest and would steal money from the contestants. William France Sr. felt the need for a governing body to sanction events. He chose members of the community, discussed this with them. This idea gave birth to NASCAR. . (www.History.com) Analyze the motivational factors that promote cheating at NASCAR. In the article “Is it Easy to Cheat in NASCAR?”, since stock car racing is such a big business, sponsors do not like to hear of any bad publicity when it comes to their particular team(s). Neither do the teams want to lose their sponsorship. When the sport tried to change the culture of NASCAR...
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...A RESEARCH REPORT ON “A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARD PERFORMANCE OF HERO HONDA, TVS AND BAJAJ BIKES” (A CASE OF BAREILLY CITY) SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL FOR CONDUCT OF FIELD RESEARCH FOR PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE FROM U.P. TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW Under the Kind Guidance of: Mr. PANKAJ DIXIT Co-ordinator Management R.B.M.I. Bareilly Submitted By: DESH RAJ SINGH M.B.A. IV - Sem Roll No. :-0701670033 SUBMITTED TO: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RAKSHPAL BAHADUR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, BAREILLY (U.P.) DECLERATION I, Desh Raj Singh, student of M.B.A IV sem (university roll no.0701670033) at RBMI; hereby declare that I have completed my research report on the topic titled “A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARD PERFORMANCE OF HERO HONDA, TVS AND BAJAJ BIKES” as a compulsory part of my course curriculum. The information provided in the report is original and has not been copied from anywhere. This report is not submitted to any other university/institute for the award of any other degree/diploma. DESH RAJ SINGH MBA IV Sem. Roll No. 0701670033 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “NO MAN IS COMPLETE IN KNOWLEDGE BUT SINGLE RAY OF KNOWLEDGE CAN BE HELPFUL TO MAN”. The research on “A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARD PERFORMANCE OF HERO HONDA, TVS AND BAJAJ BIKES” has been given to me as part of the curriculum in Two-Years Masters Degree in Business Administration....
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...the parent and yet maintain their own distinguished persona and value proposition in the consumer’s mind. A complete break away from the parent that is the creation of an individual brand would not be possible for Marriott in this case. Primarily because here the consumer is looking for her needs to be met within the universe of Marriott-backed service guarantee. The “endorsement” is necessary. In effect, branding strategies must be guided by, as well as geared towards, achieving a larger goal. Let us consider the examples of telecommunications player Tata DoCoMo and two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto, two brands that have chosen to take completely opposite routes around the same time to illustrate the dos and don’ts of the branding journey. And yet, each has valuable lessons in store for future managers. One versus many The Strategist looks at the recent experiences of TataDoCoMo and Bajaj Auto to check if the textbook assumptions about umbrella versus multiple branding stand true on the ground MASOOM GUPTE he standard view of business growth is that growth is always good, bigger is always better and that companies must grow or die. While every company aspires to grow its business, an expanding business brings with it a host of new risks: too many people, too many locations, too many products and at times, too many brands T to contend with. At least for marketing managers the choice is clear: they have to decide whether they prefer the simplicity of unified or umbrella branding...
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...Sampson Racing Case Organizational Leadership – Fall 2011 John Perron I really tried to think about the Framing of this scenario as I also went through the numbers. One unique perspective that I had is that as a young man I used to race motorcycles. While I understand the basic costs and the elements of racing that are presented here, I was surprised that there was never any concern for the driver’s safety in this scenario. It should be the number one concern when making a decision to race or not race. It was not even an element presented in the framing of this decision-making exercise. That being said, I included that in my analysis. I took the approach of listing the facts that the scenario presented and tried to look at the cost of racing versus not racing in the same way as I would look at any scenario where lives are also at stake as in going to the moon, or having brain surgery. Certainly at racings speeds, lives are at stake. How much is a driver’s life worth? There are no guarantees in this scenario for $1,000,000+….it only says Goodstone is considering it. Is a driver’s life worth more or less than $1,000,000? The current financial state of the team is $32,500 in the hole. There are 4 possible outcomes in this scenario: 1) Sampson Team decides to race and finishes in the Top 5 50% Chance. Result: There were no definite numbers, but let’s guess and say that the new annual sponsorship is worth $1,000,000+. 2) Sampson Team decides to race...
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...THE ROAD AHEAD FOR SHANGHAI VOLKSWAGEN Shanghai Volkswagen is a joint venture between the German Volkswagen AG and a consortium of Chinese partners. The 25-year agreement signed by the partners in the middle of 1980s provided for 50 per cent VW AG equity. By 2001, this venture was the most successful automobile venture in China. Other attempts made by the US AMC Jeep Corporation and other carmakers failed. While other companies were attracted by the large population of 1.2 billion people (certainly only a very small percentage would be the customers), VW built the successful venture over the years. By 2001, it had a market share of over 50 per cent due to introducing “hot” models and assuring reliable service. But a great deal of effort was necessary to build up this market. The early years were not without difficulties. For example, VW had to develop suppliers for quality components, train the work force, work under constraints imposed by the governments, and had to share its latest engine technology. The Santana model, that proved successful in Brazil, was the primary vehicle that suited the Chinese market. By 1995, the improved Santana 2000 was introduced. The ultimate aim of the Chinese, however. Is to design, and eventually develop their cars by themselves. The factory, not far away from shanghai, has one of the most modern engine plants. Chinese engineers and managers were sent to the factory in Wolfsburg, Germany for training. Moreover, Chinese managers...
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...I. Executive Summary NASCAR is the brainchild of William France, which he started in 1948. Remaining under the control of the France family, NASCAR has since grown to become multibillion dollar business and one of the premier sports in America today. NASCAR sanctions over 1500 races at over 100 tracks in the US and Canada. NASCAR’s business model and success is heavily dependent on its relationship with big name sponsors. NASCAR strives to be the recognized leader in motorsports entertainment by improving distinctive environments for customers, participants and employees. NASCAR foresees strategic global expansion specifically in mature markets such as Europe, where Formula 1 racing has a dominant foothold. NASCAR is particularly sensitive to recessions. To combat this issue, strategic pricing will be used along with the support of loyal sponsors. To continue growing the NASCAR brand in the US we plan leverage our high profile drivers to appeal young folks. NASCAR is also cognizant of the untapped market with minorities and is committed to attracting this diverse group through target marketing and the implementation of special programs. To promote safety within professional racing NASCAR has invested in new technology and is stringent on safety procedure. NASCAR plans continue emphasizing safety and research to make the sport safer than ever. The company also plans to pursue more green initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. As the economy improves the company will...
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...Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics Career Essay Iven Garcia GUST 1270 Professor Adams 30 November 2009 The career that I have literally chosen is the automotive service technician and mechanics career. The reason why I chose this career it’s because… Well actually I have plenty and many reasons to choose from because I am very passionate about this career and I have lived through it my entire life. One reason is that Auto Mechanics is because to me it’s an interesting field to me. I decided to explore the topic a little more to get a better understanding of what it would take to become a successful automotive technician . I have lived through the auto mechanics field pretty much all through my life. Well actually since I have been born. The reason of this is very simple. That is because my very own dad is an auto mechanic himself. Well actually to be more exact, he owns his own auto mechanic shop. Since I was little I have always helped him at his work because I have always enjoyed working with vehicles. Since the very first day that I started working with him I already knew that the automotive field was the job for me. Since I was a baby my very own parents use to tell me that I would disappear out of their sight. And when they used to find me I used to be playing with the tools besides my dad helping him out. I have pretty much made my mind up about actually going further in this career. Not only because I actually enjoy doing that job but also...
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...Car Buying Articles Confessions of an Auto Auctioneer Shopping at an Auto Auction Without Getting Fleeced Published: 03/08/2012 - by Steve Lang, Contributor Email Print Save COMMENTS (3) Log in now to share articles with your friends * Auction Block Lights Picture Some public auctions will let you drive the cars for sale if you arrive a few hours early. Potential buyers should never bid on a vehicle without driving it. | March 07, 2012 | Steve Lang View Full Screen 4 Photos 1. * * * * Chances are that if a vehicle has been traded in, leased, repossessed or totaled, it will find itself among the nearly 9 million vehicles that are purchased each year in an auto auction — either one that caters to dealers or one that's open to the public. Few people outside of the auto industry ever realize the size and scale of this business. It's second only to Wall Street in terms of sheer volume of items being sold at bid. Auto auctions are capitalism in its purest form, and that's what lures buyers in search of a good used car at a low price. And while there are bargains to be had, there's plenty of potential for disaster, too. I've seen both, and often on the same day. From a $200 Volkswagen to a $200,000 Ferrari, I have personally seen hundreds of thousands of deals come together to the future joy of one party — or the long-term sorrow of another. In my decade-long travels in this world, I have been the bid caller — also known as the...
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...At around 8.15 pm just as the time allocated was about to end, we discovered a middle-aged man in a neon-green t-shirt loafing around the closed section of stalls just outside of the Central Market, he seems to be casually chit-chatting with some fellow loafers who are about his age and some even younger. We decided to approach this man in order to fulfill our assigned interviewee for the guided observation trip (which is a loafer indeed) organized by Dr. Linda. We approached him courteously without too much alarm because we did not want him to take us the wrong way. So we introduced ourselves as University of Malaya students who was given an assignment to ask a few simple questions about his background, his point of views in life and surroundings and how he copes living every day. He was a bit hesitant at first but we managed to persuade him by convincing him that it is more of a regular chit-chatting type of interview instead of those formal ones. Upon accepting our request and started conversing we found out that he is a rather hilarious person, occasionally slipping some jokes in every question we ask. He is pretty easygoing and seemed to be the kind of person with lots of experience in life. We started by asking his name and he made us guess by hinting that his name coincides with the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. He also made us guess his age, which we almost got right by saying that he’s probably in his late 30’s or early 40’s. Our interviewee is Mr. Abdul Rahman...
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...1QFY2016 Result Update | Automobile July 25, 2015 Bajaj Auto NEUTRAL Performance Highlights CMP Target Price Y/E March (` cr) Net Sales Adj. EBITDA EBITDA Margin (%) Adj. net profit 1QFY16 5,613 1,140 20.3 1,015 1QFY15 5,252 925 17.6 740 % chg (yoy) 6.9 23.2 270 bp 37.1 4QFY15 4,739 904 19.1 666 % chg (qoq) 18.4 26.1 120 bp 52.4 Source: Company, Angel Research `2,497 - Investment Period - Stock Info Sector Automobile Market Cap (` cr) 72,268 Operating performance misses estimates; other income boosts profitability: Bajaj Auto (BJAUT)’s 1QFY2016 results have come in marginally below our estimates on the operating front. However, higher other income boosted profitability, leading the net profit to come in ahead of our estimates. Net Debt (` cr) (9,628) Revenues grew 7% yoy to `5,613cr, which is lower than our expectation of `6,058cr. Volumes grew 3% yoy, led by recovery in the motorcycle segment. Realisation/vehicle grew 4% yoy but declined by 9% on a sequential basis. Realisation/vehicle at `55,412 was lower than our estimate owing to higher proportion of entry level bikes in the sales mix. Operating margin, at 20.3%, was broadly in line with our expectation. However, given the lower revenues, the operating profit, at `1,140cr, missed our estimate of `1,193cr. Other income, at `437cr, almost doubled yoy, thus boosting profitability. Net Profit, at `1,015cr, beat our estimates...
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...RAIN SENSING WIPERS INTRODUCTION Background Windshield wipers are used to clean the windshield of a car so that the driver has an unobstructed view of the road. A typical wipe angle for a passenger car is about 67 degrees. The blades are 12-30 in (30-76 cm) long with lengths increasing in 2-in (5-cm) increments. History The history of the windshield wiper began with the invention of the automobile. Most transportation vehicles did not have wipers. Horse-drawn carriages and trucks moved at slow speeds, and glass was not needed to protect the driver or passengers or to act as a windbreak. The first windshield wipers were brushes. Inventor J. H. Apjohn came up with a method of moving two brushes up and down on a vertical plate glass windshield in 1903. In the same year, Mary Anderson devised a swinging arm that swept rain off the windshield when the driver moved a lever located inside the car. Anderson patented her invention of the mechanical windshield wiper in 1905, and it became standard equipment by 1913. Electric motors were not used yet to power automobile essentials or accessories, and Anderson's device had a drawback. Without another power source, a driver had to use one hand to move the lever. The driver's other hand steered the car (with either a wheel or steering tiller) and worked the stick-mounted gear shift and brake grips standing on the floor of the car or outside the driver's side on the running board. Rubber strips replaced brushes as the cleaning tools...
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