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SUBMITED BY
INDERBIR SINGH
ROLL NO. 80802317097
PREFACE
Learning is a continuous process but this can be accomplished through practical
knowledge The MBA curriculum is so designed that student get enough practical
knowledge of business world which helps them to explore their skills in the
corporate world in future.
The MBA training helps the students to understand and gain
knowledge about the industry and market environment. It develops skills of
analyzing and interpreting problems through application of concepts and
techniques of management.
(INDERBIR SINGH)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“Above all I render my gratitude from core of my heart to the Almighty
God who bestowed confidence, ability, strength and motivation in me to
complete this project.”
INDERBIR SINGH
DECLARATION
I, Mr. INDERBIR SINGH, a student of RIMT- Institute
Management and Computer Technology, Mandi Gobindgarh, here by declare
that this project is the record of authentic work carried out by me during the
academic year 2008-2010 and has not been submitted to any other university or
Institute towards the award of any degree.
An attempt has been made by me to provide all relevant and important details
regarding the topic to support the theoretical edifice with concrete research
evidence. This will be helpful to clean the fog surrounding the various aspect of the
topic.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
EXCUTIVE SUMMARY i
1. INTRODUCTION 1-20
BIBLIOGRAPHY 50
ANNEXURE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The basic purpose of the department is to interact with different people
to provide awareness to them toward the cars i.e. Sales. Sales
department in Padam motors is divided in two parts on is general sale
i.e. Sale product to common man and the other is corporate sale i.e.
Sales the cars in different companies in bulk. Department also do many
promotional activities of to aware the customer .it do many kinds of
events like road shows , organizing events at public places .department
also provide many offers to customer like help in providing loans ,
insurance etc.
After observing above we can state that i have work in sales
department. In Padam motors first of all I have studied the features of
cars then after few 2-3 weeks I have go to market and organizing events.
I interact with people in showroom for the sale of the cars. I also have
visited many companies and firms in Ludhiana for corporate sales.
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 About the company
COMPANY PROFILE
Type Public (NYSE:GM)
Founded: September 16, 1908
Founder: ''William Billy Crapo Durant''
Headquarters: Renaissance center in Detroit,
Michigan
Area served: Worldwide
Key people:
President and CEO -- Frederick A. Henderson
GM vice chairman, Global Product
Development-- Thomas G. Stephens
GM executive Vice President and Chief
financial officer-- Ray Young
Industry: Automotive
Products: Automotive goods and services
Employees: More than 317,000 across the world
Dealership: 3,600
Subsidiaries: Automotive components holdings
Website: www.gm.com
Born 8-Dec-1861
Birthplace Boston, Massachusette, US
Died 18-Mar-1947
Gender Male
VISION STATEMENT:
"GM’s vision is to be the world leader in transportation
products and related services. We will earn our customers’ enthusiasm through
continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork, and innovation of GM
people."
Louis Chevrolet was a race-car driver and car designer. As head of Buick Motor
Company, prior to founding GM, Durant had hired Chevrolet to drive Buicks in
promotional races. Louis Chevrolet has been forced out of GM in 1910. He wanted
to use Chevrolet's designs to rebuild his own reputation.
GENERAL MOTORS came in India in 1928 with its brand Chevrolet. General
Motor were the fist automobile company to open an assembly plant in India.
General Motors India Private Ltd. (GM India) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
General Motors Corporation that is engaged in the automobile business in India.
Bangalore.
1999: General Motors India became a full subsidiary of GM. GM bought out
the Hindustan Motors interest in 1999. GM India continued to produce Opel cars at
the Halol.
2003: After 40 years in July 2003 Chevrolet brand of GM made its return to
India with Chevrolet Optra.
GM Today:
Presently there are more than 100 dealership with 195 sale point
Today General Motor India offers its one brand in India namely Chevrolet whose
following cars are in market.
CHEVEROLET SPARK
CHEVROLET AVEO
CHEVROLET TAVERA
CHEVROLET SRV
CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
Strengths weakness
Opportunities Threats
1.3 INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC:
CHAPTER II
RESERCH METHOLOGY
OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
INTRODUCTION TO RM
2.1 RESEACH DESIGN
Marketing research is the function which likes the consumers, customers &
public t the marketer through information which is used to identify & define
marketing opportunities & problems, generate, refine & evaluate marketing
action; monitor marketing performances & improve understanding of marketing
as a process.
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH:
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH:
ELEMENT:
SAMPLING UNIT:
The basic unit containing the elements of the population
to be sampled . In this research the sampling units are the persons that comes with
customer {wife, children, parents, friends etc.}
Convenience sample:
Postal mail
Electronic mail
Telephone
Web-based surveys
I also used case studies and content analysis method in which I was
in contact with Expert opinions – leaders in the field of study (sales persons).
CHAPTER III
DATA ANALYSIS
AND
INTERPRETATION
Q1. Which car you have?
SKODA&TATA
Chart Title 3%
TOYOTA HYUNDAI
11% 18%
HONDA
18%
MARUTI
34%
G.M.
10%
FORD
8%
Interpretation:
Friends, relatives 19 12
Advertisements 22 32
Car experts 7 10
automagzine
22%
advertisment
sale's person visit 32%
25%
car expert
10%
INTERPRETATION:
From this question we have conducted that customer came
to know about cars by advertisement. In India television is most popular way of
advertise the product. Most of the GM customers came to know about their vehicle
through Friends and relatives because there are very few advertisement of
Chevrolet in India.
Q3. To which media do you get expose regularly?
F.M/Radio 1 1
News paper
33%
television
45%
magazine
21%
INTERPRETATION:
From this analysis we come to know that most of the customers
are interested in watching televisions, which is a good media for communicating
with people and delivering our intentions about product.
Q4. Which kind of T.V. channels do you watch regularly?
Sports channels 7 9
Entertainment channels 36 45
Entertainment channels
45%
Sports Channels
9%
INTERPRETATION:
This question is meant to know the interests and
preferences of customers towards T.V. channels. More than quarter of the sample
size showed interest only on the entertainment channels and next preference goes
to the regional news channels. So to increases the sale of Chevrolet it should have
to use entertainment channels to increases its sale.
Q5. Which factor below influence your decision?
Price 13 32.5
Mileage 20 50
Quality 25 62.5
Resale value 7 17.5
Maintenance 10 25
Look & shape 20 50
Brand Image 7 17.5
Pick up 6 15
price
14%
Mileage
Maintainance 21%
11%
Resale value
7%
Quality
26%
INTERPRETATION:
From this question we analysis that many customer
are influence by quality and after this they influence by look and shape but during
research it was found that segment A cars customer are influence by price,
mileage, resale value etc. but high profile customer see quality, look and shape.
Yes 32 40
No 48 60
Total 80 100
%age of person
Yes
40%
No
60%
INTERPRETATION:
This question is also conducted to know the
factors that influence customer for purchase car. From this question we
have find out that 60% customer are not affected by advertisement.
Q7. What kinds of offers influence yours decision before purchase new car?
extending service
period
11%
INTERPRETATION:
By the result of this question we come to know about
the various promotional techniques/offers which attract the customers. From the
above analysis many customers are expecting the finance availability with 0%
interest from the various offers given to them.
Q8 Where do you get your car serviced regularly?
At authorized service 62 77
centre 41
At a local workshop near 18 23
home
local sevice centre
23%
INTERPRETATION:
This question is prepare to know the value of the
authorized service centers of cars. From this question it is find out that many
customer give preference to authorized centre for service of their cars. More the
service outlet more will be sale. Hence Chevrolet has to open more service outlets
in India to increases its market share.
Not needed 17 21
Waste of money for 0 0
manufacturer
not needed
21%
very necessary
79%
INTERPRETATION:
This question is meant to know about the importance
of Brand Ambassador for a car in the customer’s point of view. Most of the
Chevrolet customers think that a Brand Ambassador is very necessary for
promoting a car.
Q10. What’s your opinion about the present Ambassador Saif Ali Khan for the
Car Chevrolet ?
INTERPRETATION:
Most of the Chevrolet customers think that the present
Brand Ambassador Saif Ali Khan for the car Chevrolet not full filled the purpose
Sports person 28
Film stars 35
Car expert 14
Any celebrity 3
any celebrity
4%
car expert
18%
sports person
35%
film star
44%
INTERPRETATION:
Most of the customers suggest a film star as the best
ambassador. Because many of them get attracted only to their favorite film stars
other than other brand ambassadors.
FINDINGS
SUGGESTIONS
1. Please try to increase the number of Service outlet and sale point.
LIMITATIONS
1. Research work was carried out in one District of Punjab (LUDHIANA) only
the finding may not be applicable to the other parts of the country because of
social and cultural differences.
2. The sample was collected using connivance-sampling techniques. As such
result may not give an exact representation of the population
4. The views of the people are biased therefore it doesn’t reflect true Picture
BIBLIOGRAPHY
www.google.com
www.gm.com
www.fourwheeler.com
www.gmindia.com
ANNEXURE
QUESTIONNAIRE
2. How did you come to know about this car before purchasing?
Auto magazines
Televisions Magazines
a) Price b) Maintenance
a) Yes b) No
9. What kinds of offers influence yours decision before purchase new car?
a) Free insurance
12. What’s your opinion about the present Ambassador Saif Ali Khan for the
Car Chevrolet?
Full filled the purpose
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