Reference No: BP0110TECPages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The exercise describes the same incident from the viewpoint of three different union leaders. The incident, involving the president of the smallest union, results in stoppage of work in a section of the factory, and the possible halt of the entire factory within half an hour. Questions on how management ... More
Reference No: CISG0048EXPages: 6Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: This set of Excercises consists of five simple problems, to be solved by beginners, on a data management package such as dBASE, FoxPro or Access. The problems require a straightforward application of features like updating a master file with a transaction file, after setting a relationship between them. The problems ... More
Reference No: BP0324(A)Pages: 15Published on: 21, October, 2008
Abstract: The case explores ONGC, an Indian Crude Oil producing company. In 2008, two executives of ONGC Mr Rajagopala Rao and Mr Debashish Das were contemplating implementation of Knowledge Management System in their organization. Though the company had already implemented various IT and KM initiatives, it was going through a tough phase ... More
Reference No: PROD0209TECPages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note deals with the contract management process in projects. The note covers the entire gamut of the contract cycle. First, the various ways of defining contract responsibility are considered. Next, it looks at typical contract payment systems and methodologies for making choice of the appropriate payment system. It then ... More
Reference No: CISG0002TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... 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: CISG0085TECPages: 28Published on: 21, June, 2005
Abstract: The note gives a brief overview of MS Access and introduces it as a tool for developing data management applications on the desktop. It presents the major features of Access like tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules that facilitate rapid development of data management applications. Query design using design ... More
Reference No: PSG0106 Pages: 18Published on: 2, December, 2008
Abstract: A massive flood of August 2006 in the city of Surat caused major human tragedy and damage to the property estimated at Rs 22,000 crore. Given the repeated floods in Surat policy makers, administrators, experts, and people have to rethink about how to improve dam management to reduce the risk of floods. ... More
Reference No: CISG0082Pages: 24Published on: 13, September, 2004
Abstract: The case discusses evolution of ?Knowledge Management initiatives in Infosys Technologies Limited. The organizational process, structure and design, schemes for investigation and technology architecture have been discussed. ... More
Reference No: PROD0152TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: ABC analysis is a basic tool for analysing the characteristics of a range of items at an aggregate level. In this note the applications of ABC analysis to two important areas of inventory management is considered:( 1 ) the estimation of aggregate inventory characteristics, and ( 2 ) designing individual item decision models using ABC ... More
Reference No: O&DS0010Pages: 6Published on: 28, November, 2025
Abstract: Dhariwal Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Limited (part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group), operates a 2 × 300 megawatt thermal power plant in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. To enhance risk management and process excellence, the plant identified the need for an improved monitoring system for the main oil tank in ... More
Reference No: CISG0007TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This paper traces the evolution of information technology applications in the last three decades. A review of the impact of IT on Indian organizations suggests that we have failed to harness the full potential of this technology. The need for a planned approach to IT applications is discussed. Some approaches ... More
Reference No: CISG0047EXPages: 3Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: This set consists of five Excercises that can be solved using the interactive features, without any programming, of standard data management packages such as dBASE, FoxPro and Access. The features that are to be used are relation creation between multiple files, and updating a master file with one or more ... More
