Reference No: CISG0087EXPages: 10Published on: 19, July, 2005
Abstract: This case is based on the experience of a small financial firm, Shiva Financial Services (SFS), involved in the collection of bills for a large cell phone operator. SFS uses electronic spreadsheets extensively in monitoring the collection process. The case illustrates the way SFS uses the spreadsheet software for data ... More
Reference No: QM0244TECPages: 10Published on: 13, September, 2005
Abstract: This note introduces concepts in duality and sensivity analysis. It does not presupposs knowledge linear algebra or the simplex method. ... More
Reference No: QM0246TECPages: 43Published on: 16, September, 2005
Abstract: This note addresses sampling concepts introduced in a formulaic manner in managerial statistics textbooks like Anderson et. al. [ASW02] or Levin et. al. [LR97] that are used in Quantitative Methods III course. Students with quantitative backgrounds like engineers are unsatisfied with this approach and ask for further information that cannot ... More
Reference No: QM0248TECPages: 6Published on: 28, November, 2005
Abstract: In this technical note we discuss graphical assessment and formal testing procedures for normality.The widely used graphical techniques. P-P & Q-Q plots are described. Several formal testing procedures namely, - tests bazed on Skewness and kurtosis coefficient, Lilliefors test, Shapiro- wilk test and Shapiro - Francia test are described. ... More
Reference No: QM0249TECPages: 7Published on: 28, November, 2005
Abstract: In this technical note we discuss some useful techniques for gathering sensitive data. We discuss three methods of Randomized response surveys warner's methods, unrelated questions method and a method for gathering sertives quantitative data. All there methods has been extensively field tested and has been found to be of great ... More
Reference No: QM0249TEC-HindiPages: 8Published on: 28, November, 2005
Abstract: इस टैकनिकल नोट में संवेदनशील डाटा एकत्र करने के लिए कुछ उपयोगी तकनीकों के बारे में हमने चर्चा की है। हमने यादृच्छिक प्रतिक्रिया सर्वेक्षण वार्नर की पद्धति की तीन पद्धतियों के बारे में चर्चा की है, असम्बद्ध प्रश्नपद्धति और संवेदनशील मात्रात्मक डाटा एकत्र करने के लिए पद्धति के बारे में चर्चा की है। ये सभी पद्धतियाँ विस्तृत रूप से परीक्षित की गयी हैं और संवेदनशील सर्वेक्षणों में असहयोग / गलत रिपॉर्टिंग को कम करने में काफी महत्व रखती हैं। ... More
Reference No: PROD0286Pages: 20Published on: 14, December, 2005
Abstract: The Belur Plant of indal is facing a significant increase in power tariffs. Power tariffs have significant influence in shaping the competitive advantage of firms in the aluminum industry. The extent to which this increase in power tariff would affect the competitive position of indal needs to be examined. A ... More
Reference No: BP0306Pages: 11Published on: 30, December, 2005
Abstract: Computronix Solutions Private Limited (CSPL) is a part of the incubator promoted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, a leading technology institute in India. It is a ?start up' company, set up by the graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The case describes the early days of ... More
Reference No: OB0196(C)Pages: 5Published on: 16, January, 2006
Abstract: The case adds to the data presented in cases "Midnight Flight (A)" and "Midnight Flight (B)". A couple was denied boarding a flight for which they had confirmed booking. They had to travel onwards by a train to reach their destination. Now their entire schedule was in a mess as ... More
Reference No: OB0196(B)Pages: 4Published on: 16, January, 2006
Abstract: The case adds to the data presented in case "Midnight Flight (A)". A couple was denied boarding a flight for which they had confirmed booking. They had to travel onwards by a train to reach their destination. Now their entire schedule was in a mess as they also missed the ... More
Reference No: OB0199Pages: 5Published on: 21, February, 2006
Abstract: Prashant felt the need to get a few suits stitched for his forthcoming functions. He bought the fabric and gave it to a reputed tailoring shop for stitching. When he visited the shop for trial of his suit, he was horrified to see the manner in which it was handled ... More
Reference No: PSG0097TECPages: 5Published on: 26, March, 2006
Abstract: Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) was first formally adopted as a planning tool for overseas development activities by USAID in the early 1970s. Its origins can possibly be traced back to the private sector management concept of "Management by Objectives" approach of the 1960s. LFA has since been adopted and adapted ... More
Reference No: CISG0090Pages: 26Published on: 31, March, 2006
Abstract: This case focuses on the challenges being faced by Employees Provident Fund Office (EPFO) in the era of economic liberalization. It provides opportunity to discuss issues in process improvements, organizational culture and performance incentives especially with respect to government departments. ... More
Reference No: PSG0098(A)Pages: 44Published on: 5, April, 2006
Abstract: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is the first airport in the joint sector, with large-scale public participation. The new airport project was conceived as an alternative to the then existing naval airport, which was not capable of handling wide-bodied aircraft due to runway limitations. The Cochin airport project throws up ... More
