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  1. Management Information Systems Development at Bharat Textiles

    Authors: Dhar, C N; Issac, Akkanad M;

    Reference No: QM0045 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1971

    Abstract: Describes the evolution of data-processing applications in a modern textile mill over the last twenty years. The company, which started mechanization with Hollerith equipment, now has an IBM8K system (tape oriented) and plans to go in for an IBM 360/30 system shortly. The factors responsible for the introduction of ... More

  2. Baroda Municipal Corporation (A)

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0051(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: Describes the situation a municipal corporation faces while computerizing some of its operational systems. The application areas are described in sufficient detail so that costs and benefits of each can be estimated. ... More

  3. Note on Information System and Computers

    Authors: Kaul, Mohan;

    Reference No: QM0053TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1975

  4. Characteristics of Computers Commonly Used in India

    Authors: Chand, Suresh; Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0065TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: Gives the characteristics of various computers being used in India. ... More

  5. Introduction to Systems Software

    Authors: Shamihoke, A C; Rama Rao, T P;

    Reference No: QM0056TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: This note provides a general introduction to various system software components like assemblers, loaders, compilers, interpreters, operating system, etc. ... More

  6. Marketing Information System at Rustom Mills

    Authors: Anubhai, Prafull; Kaul, Mohan; Luthral;

    Reference No: QM0114 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Pertains to the marketing information system originally developed at the Rustom Jehangir Mills. Presents the company background and present market position, and identifies the marketing information needs of the various levels of management. Illustrative formats have also been included in the case. ... More

  7. Evolution of Computer Systems at Air

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0088 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Deals with the use of computers for management applications in Air India over the decade 1965-66 to 1975-76. It discusses the applications taken up, and the organizational structure of the computer department. ... More

  8. Simpleton Manufacturing Company

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0059 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Gives a simplified version of the manufacturing process in the company, which is suitable for practice in the design of computer tape or disk systems for production control. ... More

  9. The Design of Computer-Based System

    Authors: Kaul, Mohan;

    Reference No: QM0110TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: This note discusses the importance of planning in the development of computer-based systems. It also briefly discusses the different phases in system development, such as systems planning, systems design, systems conversion and systems implementation. ... More

  10. Searching and Sorting

    Authors: Shamihoke, A C; Rama Rao, T P;

    Reference No: QM0077TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Provides a general introduction to a) linear and binary search techniques, and b) selection, exchange, shell, insertion, radix and merge sorting techniques. ... More

  11. Disk Sorting

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0122TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the problem of sorting files that are too large to be resident in the main memory of a system with random-access devices. Drum sorting is analyzed first. The complication in analysis due to significant seek times is explained. A simplified situation where transfer and compute times are small is ... More

  12. SPSS Statistical Package for the Social Sciences

    Authors: Ramani, K V;

    Reference No: QM0128TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Gives a description of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Section 1 describes the control card preparation for accessing the SPSS system. Sections 2 and 3 explain the various facilities the system offers to the user. Finally, Section 4 gives a description of some of the statistical capabilities of the system. ... More

  13. Sorting: Part I- Basic Methods, Part II- Advance Methods

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0123TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Part- I describes basic methods of sorting records stored in the primary memory of a computer. Methods covered are distribution, distribution counting, radix, insertion, selection, merge insertion, bubble, shell and radix exchange sorts.Part- II covers advanced methods that are complex but efficient for sorting files residing in the main ... More

  14. Tape Sorting

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0121TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape-based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More

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