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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: QM0132TEC(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This section describes the various factors influencing "bias" in the estimators derived from a simulation run. Some of these factors are: 1) initial conditions, 2) final conditions, 3) sampling methods, and 4) estimation methods. ... More

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Reference No: PROD0144(D) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Roy Dholakia, Ruby; Bothra, K C;

Reference No: MAR0194 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The market position of a large and regionally dominant matches manufacturer has eroded over the years. A market research study reveals interesting facts about the preferences, attitudes and behavior of consumers and retailers. A creative marketing strategy is required to stay on top of a price conscious market. ... More

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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: BP0134 Pages: 47 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, like many laboratories of the Councils of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, was being criticized for not being relevant to the needs of the nation. There was an explicit change in policy from "basic" to "applied" research and administrative practices were introduced to bring about ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod; Mookherjee, S; Kamat, D S;

Reference No: P&IR0069(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The two cases refer to industrial relations in the jute industry in West Bengal during 1969-75. Cas(A) P&IR0069() deals specifically with the strike that took place in 1969. Case (B) takes up events between 1969 and 1975, including a strike in 1975. The two cases together reflect the economic and political problems ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Kulkarni, A R;

Reference No: MAR0202 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A mediumsized radio company is reviewing its product and marketing strategy in light of the shifting emphasis from stationary to portable radios in the industry. The marketing manager wants to estimate the stage in product life cycle and the future trends for both types of radios. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0235 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The case deals with a large consumer panel (more than 5,000 families) operations. The Textiles Committee, Bombay, is operating this panel on a continuous basis. Executives of a group of textile mills have been considering how they use the information generated by the Textiles Committee. It requires evaluation of panel operation, ... More

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