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: CISG0014TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This is the seventh note in a series of seven notes on QBasic. The topics discussed in this note are: (i) need for external data files, (ii) different types of file organization, (iii) structure of sequential files, (iv) opening and closing a file, (v) how to create new sequential file, ( ... More
Reference No: QM0233Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case presents the commercial activities related to the sale of tobacco in multiple locations of the same agency. The documents used and data generated are presented to facilitate computerization. The case focus on system analysis (and issues related to computerization). Adequate operational details of the Tobacco Board are presented. ... More
Reference No: CISG0015Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case traces the growth from inception of a software company over a period of one decade. It outlines the company's strategy in developing an export market and provides some insight into the types of software development projects undertaken by the company. Some of the current management practices of the ... More
Reference No: QM0231Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case is about the operating information systems of the Indian Railways in which there is a choice to be made about the configuration of the entire system. While at the central level, there will be a single node at Delhi and at the field level there will be nodes ... More
Reference No: CISG0003TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This note explains the use of Goldworks II, an expert system development tool. This is a hybrid tool that allows a developer to work at two levels, viz., at a user's level and at a programmer's level. The emphasis of this note is in the development of expert systems using ... More
Reference No: QM0229Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case illustrates a second level application of a spreadsheet. The context is manpower planning in a road transport undertaking. ... More
Reference No: CISG0001Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case discusses the computerization process at Mudra Communications Limited. Specifically it highlights the experience an organization in implementing financial system in a Data Base Management System enviornment. It also helps to bring out potential area, problems and benefits of DBMS usage within organizations. ... More
Reference No: QM0222Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the crew scheduling process for freight trains at a crew change point in Vadodara division. The various labour related constraints are given. The objective of this case discussion is to develop an information system, possibly a decision support system, to aid in the crew scheduling decision. ... More
Reference No: CISG0004Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This Case focuses on the choice for system upgradation at the Secunderabad Passenger Reservation System. This is set in the context of increasing demand in the Secunderabad PRS, due to growth in Secunderabad based reservations and networking with other centres. Secunderabad based reservations would go up not only because of ... More
Reference No: QM0230Pages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More
