A Dog for the Afternoons
unconventional
India-specific
Set in Gurgaon, India; the figures and context are India’s.What this case is about
Your friend Nikhil says his daughter wants a pet dog. He asks you to analyze whether getting a dog makes sense for the family and recommend what they should do.
Objective
Recommend whether the family should get the dog now by assessing the underlying need, the financial burden, and whether the household can sustainably provide care.
Skills this case tests
Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation
Communicating clearly
This is an interview practice scenario. Figures in the brief are case inputs, not current market research.