Reference No: BP0046Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The focus here is on the Director Degsnate's desire to reformulate his organizations strategy following the financial stringency being experienced by the institution. A historical perspective of this missionary hospital has been provided, together with organizational, financial, cost, technological and activity data. The issues which arise are: 1) Has there been ... More
Reference No: CIPR0012Pages: 16Published on: 22, June, 2013
Abstract: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) suggested the construction of a dedicated express metro line from the city centre to the airport, which had just been handed over to a private party for development. The airport was expected to handle 18 million passengers by 2010 ’11, and 70 million by 2034-’35. The passenger movement ... More
Reference No: PROD0174TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note discusses the basic concepts and developments in the field of multiple?criteria mathematical programming (MCMP). The general formulation of MCMP problems is given. Various concepts such as decision space, criterion space, efficient point, efficient frontier, dominated point, utility (preference) function, trade?off, etc are introduced. The direct estimation ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(C)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More
Reference No: CIPR0007(A)Pages: 16Published on: 6, July, 2010
Abstract: In May 2005, the Committee on Infrastructure took a decision that the Ministry of Railways, in consultation with Planning Commission, would prepare a policy for permitting private and public sector operators to run container trains through the Indian Railways (IR) network. CONCOR, a listed subsidiary of IR, was the only container ... More
Reference No: QM0223Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the running of passenger trains within the Vadodara division for which the crew needs to be organized. Since passenger trains are scheduled services, crew schedules can be developed in advance and are called as crew links. Various decisions can be evaluated like impact of various rest restrictions ... More
Reference No: ECO0306TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: This technical note discusses the input output technique with simplified illustrations, and describes the use of this technique in national planning. It also illustrates the application of the technique in measuring and defining inter-industry linkages. ... More
Reference No: BP0349Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 2012
Abstract: The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression to its citizens. This freedom is not absolute and the State can impose reasonable restrictions. Of late, certain incidents have shown this freedom to be under threat. The case highlights some of such events. It makes the readers think about ... More
Reference No: CISG0109Pages: 25Published on: 14, October, 2009
Abstract: BabaJob.com - based in Bangalore, India - is a unique for-profit venture that aims to connect workers in the informal job sector (cooks, gardeners, drivers etc) to potential employers. It uses a variety of information and communication technologies like the web, mobile phones, IVRS (interactive voice response systems) and ... More
Reference No: CISG0063EXPages: 2Published on: 22, December, 2000
Abstract: This describes the rules related to a PC based single user Project Monitoring Game. The user is provided with the list of 12 activities, their predecessors and expected durations. The activity durations are uncertain. As the game progresses, at the end of each review period, the player has to revise the ... More
Reference No: O&DS0003(A)Pages: 6Published on: 20, November, 2023
Abstract: The case explores the economics of health screening of potential security guards for possible infections using pooled samples versus individual testing. The context admits an appropriate application of binomial probabilities. The case provides an opportunity to discuss administrative arrangements, infrastructure facilities and information tracking in both pooled and individual samples. ... More
Reference No: O&DS0003(B)Pages: 3Published on: 20, November, 2023
Abstract: The case explores the economics of health screening of potential security guards for possible infections using pooled samples versus individual testing. The context admits an appropriate application of binomial probabilities. The case provides an opportunity to discuss administrative arrangements, infrastructure facilities and information tracking in both pooled and individual samples. ... More
Reference No: CMA0148TECPages: 14Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Describes the growth of farm power, especially tractors power tillers, in India. The note includes information on firms which manufacture tractors/power tillers in collaboration with foreign firms. Familiarizes students with the past, present, future trends of the input industry concerned. ... More
Reference No: MAR0409Pages: 18Published on: 7, August, 2009
Abstract: Promoted by the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Rudi Multi Trading Company Limited was established in 2004 with the twin objectives of facilitating a linkage between poor rural farmers and rural consumers, and promoting internal generation of funds in villages. The company worked to unite two parties, small and medium farmers ... More