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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: CISG0040EX Pages: 6 Published on: 19, August, 1996

Abstract: This caselet describes a common inventory control situation faced by many organizations. The aim of the caselet is to develop "spreadsheet analysis skills' in modelling a "what-IF" situation and help the decision maker to identify a "good inventory policy" through constant interaction with the spreadsheet. ... More

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Authors: Ravichandran, N;

Reference No: CISG0041 Pages: 14 Published on: 28, September, 1996

Abstract: The case presents the features of an ERPS. It also describes the implementation process experience in an organization in the contract of materials management system. ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Ranganathan, C;

Reference No: CISG0044 Pages: 22 Published on: 9, October, 1997

Abstract: This case describes how computerization helped in solving the problems and complexities of the manual systems of the Times of India organization. It discusses a major effort by the centralized IT department to develop and implement an application portfolio to support the new strategic thrust. How this supported the advertisement ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0046EX Pages: 3 Published on: 24, July, 1998

Abstract: This consists of a set of seven problems meant as Excercises for learners of spreadsheet software at a beginning level. ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0048EX Pages: 6 Published 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

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0047EX Pages: 3 Published 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

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0057TEC Pages: 98 Published on: 24, June, 1999

Abstract: This note describes the features of the spread package, MS Excel through several examples. The emphasis is on those features that are of particular interest to management students. The examples deal with what-if analysis, financial analysis, data and string manipulation, database operations and macros. There are twenty problems, and a ... More

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Authors: Verma, Sanjay;

Reference No: CISG0058TEC Pages: 15 Published on: 28, April, 2000

Abstract: In this note we have discussed what are the modeling tools used in the analysis of systems, and how these should be used. Further, how each component of information should be modeled, has also been discussed. ... More

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Authors: Verma, Sanjay;

Reference No: CISG0059TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 28, April, 2000

Abstract: In this note two different types of models: Logical and Physical have been discussed. These have been explained using the concept of Perfect Technology. Impact of Imperfect technology on design of information system has also been discussed. ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0061TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 18, October, 2000

Abstract: This note introduces the notions of computational complexity, and the theory of NP Completeness in an informal and non-rigorous way. In designing decision support systems, the designers often use heuristics. For such designers, the ideas presented here provide sufficient conceptual clarity, and help them decide under which conditions and contexts, ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0063EX Pages: 2 Published 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

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Authors: Mehta, Namit;

Reference No: CISG0064 Pages: 15 Published on: 9, January, 2001

Abstract: The case on Sonata Chemicals is an example of the state of Information Technology (IT) implementation across various organizations. The case highlights the role of the Marketing Department and its IT needs, such as the development of a Management Information System (MIS) to keep track of its activities, such as ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: CISG0068TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 5, September, 2002

Abstract: This note introduces the Micro Soft Project 2000 package features, with examples on time resource analysis, functionally describing initial settings; data entry; time analysis; project tracking; resource sharing in multiple projects and linking different projects; viewing output and report generation. ... More

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