Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More
Reference No: QM0243TECPages: 17Published on: 21, July, 2004
Abstract: The note illustrates how a linear porgramming problem can be solved using solver in Excel. It also describes how the output of the solver should be interpreted. ... More
Reference No: QM0047TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note is mainly concerned with the mathematical formulation of programming problems. Programming problems deal with determining optimal allocations of limited resources to meet given objectives when there are alternative users of resources. Here we built up objective function and are essentially interested in finding out for what values of ... More
Reference No: PROD0173TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More
Reference No: QM0058Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Investment alternatives under uncertainty in a personal situation are discussed. The opportunity rate of return can be illustrated along with the concept of choice of criterion for decision making under uncertainty. ... More
Reference No: PROD0311Pages: 38Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: This case deals with several types of uncertainties faced by project team in an oil company north east in India. These challenges and uncertainties are in the areas drawing approval, supply chain , critical equipment availability, soll type, control room, soil type, employee availability, environmental clearances, safety and wildlife clearances. This ... More
Reference No: QM0283Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A middle aged woman was advised hysterectomy based on the clinical symptoms presented by her. Hysterectomy was advised by an Oncology Gynecology surgeon. An experienced Urological Consultant advised against hysterectomy. Ms. Tara was confused and hence through a common friend reached out to a Gynecologist for a second opinion. The ... More
Reference No: MAR0131TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note describes a micro simulation model which can be used by medical representatives (salesmen) for planning their sales calls. ... More
Reference No: QM0136Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More
Reference No: MAR0253TECPages: 11, 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Part I discusses the following topics: value analysis in perspective, product selection and information collection, the definition of functions, and function cost matrix. Part II discusses the following three cases: 1) Dunlopillo Mattress, 2) Export Sales Office, and 3) Conventary Climax Engines Ltd. In these notes an effort is made to illustrate how ... More
Reference No: MAR0358(C)Pages: 9Published on: 8, November, 2004
Abstract: The Director of National Institute of Tobacco was faced with the decision problem of pricing of mini cigarettes in India with a focus on likely recommendation to government regarding excise duty (For details refer to Bingo Brands A and B). The case describes the research design and the results obtained ... More