Reference No: CMA0613TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More
Reference No: CMA0602Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case deals with the social, political, and economic aspects of conversion of about 1,100 Harijans to Islam that took place in 1981 in the remote village of Meenakshipuram in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Hindu organizations at the national and local level were shocked by these conversions. They launched campaigns ... More
Reference No: CMA0580TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Cost and revenue concepts used in economic decision making differs from their common usage. This note summarizes a few cost and revenue concepts to initiate discussions on their relevance for different types of decision making. A few specific questions related o resource management decisions have also been raised. ... More
Reference No: CMA0562TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... More
Reference No: CMA0348TEC Pages: 8Published on: 21, May, 1975
Abstract: The note reviews the basic economic concepts related to the analysis of production decisions. It introduces the reader to production functions and their analytical uses. ... More
Reference No: CMA0446TEC Pages: 6Published on: 11, August, 1977
Abstract: The note discusses the social, economic, cultural, and geographic details of the tribal areas in the country. The characteristics of the tribal village and its social setting, and factors responsible for change in these areas are discussed. The note is aimed at identifying the problems and constraints in the development ... More
Reference No: CMA0303Pages: 7Published on: 9, November, 1974
Abstract: The case illustrates the nature of interaction between members of a village community on certain special occasions. The pattern of interaction reveals the underlying role relationships the leadership structure. It also brings out the rigidity or flexibility of norms in a village community, the various maintenance tasks of social authority. ... More
Reference No: CISG0097TECPages: 26Published on: 9, October, 2007
Abstract: This note presents an overview of techniques for estimating the Software size and effort. It discusses the function point counting method in detail with illustrations. The effort estimation models based on activity based costing, economic stream (COCOMO II), and manpower deployment stream (Putnam), are presented in the note with illustrations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0245Pages: 17Published on: 7, February, 1972
Abstract: The case provides comparison between old and modernized machinery in respect of milling performance. It highlights the nature of problems that arise in the process of modernization. It also helps in evaluation of milling performance. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0108TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note describes the major dimension of dealing with human resources in formal organizations in the context of the modern management philosophy and practices and the socio economic realities within which managers and administrators have to function. The note will provide a basis for discussion on the fundamental aspects of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0172TECPages: 40 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the advantages of systematic selection, the process of screening, recruitment and selection. It also discusses various methods of selection and how selection decisions are taken. Finally, it raises some issues on selection, given the general socio- economic and legal environment in India. ... More
Reference No: ECO0308TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Describes the implications of the assumption of constant returns to scale very often made in economic theorizing; and deals with mathematical proofs and derivations of the properties of constant returns to scale. In all, nineteen properties have been discussed in this technical note. ... More
Reference No: PROD0166TECPages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This problem deals with the methodology of finding a minimum cost acceptance-sampling plan where the relevant costs are the cost of inspection and the cost of undetected defectives. Sampling is by attributes. ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(A)TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Introduces the functions of inventories and various costs relevant for inventory management. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model with deterministic demand and lead-time is discussed and basic derivations of the model are presented. Sensitivity of cost to various parameters of the model is discussed. Finally, the EOQ model with back ... More
