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  1. Offloading Decision - A Case

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0170 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: This case deals with offloading decision in a heavy engineering type manufacturing organization. The case covers both the procedures as well as criteria used for the offloading decision. ... More

  2. The Elusive Black Diamond

    Authors: Gopalkrishnan, C; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0165 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Discusses the coal crisis and related issues like transport, labour, organizational structure, and pricing. ... More

  3. Indian Distribution System: A Note

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0266TEC Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The purpose of the note is to familiarize readers with the Indian distribution scene the large size of the distribution task, kinds of functionaries working and the type of functions performed by them, evaluation of the performance of the Indian distribution system, including the government's keen interest with respect to ... More

  4. The Voluntary Organization

    Authors: Subramanian, Ashok;

    Reference No: PSG0044TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The note is an attempt to locate the voluntary organization in the development process and understand considerations influencing its choice of strategy. It touches on the voluntary organization's role in the context of voluntary action and other proximate systems working for people's development. ... More

  5. Management of Personal Selling Effort (E): A Note- Brief Illustrations on Evaluation and Control of Sales Effort/Personnel

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0265(E)TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More

  6. Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM): Overview of Developments and Related Areas

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0173TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More

  7. Max Corporation

    Authors: V Raghunathan; Barua, Samir K;

    Reference No: F&A0354 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Illustrates the approach to inventory management when the production rate is finite and the shortage cost too is finite. It brings out the fact that, in some situations, consciously allowing for shortages may be the optimum strategy. ... More

  8. Antyodaya (B)

    Authors: Khanna, Inderjit; Subramanian, Ashok; Kataria, Raj;

    Reference No: PSG0047(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The cases Antyodaya (A) and (B) present the experience of planning and implementing a target group specific development programme of a state government. The cases highlight the positive features in the implementation of the programme and raise questions about its design in the context of the kind of beneficiaries, the ... More

  9. Inventory Models (Part V): Basic Models with Uncertain Demand and Lead Time

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0175(E)TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Discusses the basic inventory systems for controlling inventories under uncertain demand and lead-time. The continuous review system and periodic review system are discussed, and determination of control parameters for the two systems is explained. The concepts of service level, safety stock and reorder point are discussed, and formulas for determining ... More

  10. Rural Health Project Jamkhed

    Authors: Subramanian, Ashok;

    Reference No: PSG0045 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The case traces the evolution of a rural health project in a backward district. It describes the reasons for the project team's work in this field and identifies its activities and their interrelationships. Managerial responses in terms of charges that have taken place in the project over time are presented. ... More

  11. Multiple Criteria Mathematical Programming (MCMP) - Basic Concepts and Developments

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0174TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note discusses the basic concepts and developments in the field of multiple?criteria mathematical programming (MCMP). The general formulation of MCMP problems is given. Various concepts such as decision space, criterion space, efficient point, efficient frontier, dominated point, utility (preference) function, trade?off, etc are introduced. The direct estimation ... More

  12. Cosine Corporation

    Authors: V Raghunathan; Barua, Samir K;

    Reference No: F&A0353 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The case is meant to illustrate the basic concepts of inventory management. Some knowledge of EOQ is necessary. It throws light on variable lead times, discount on items purchased, and the two systems of managing inventory?the continuous review and the periodic review systems. ... More

  13. Issues in the Management of Replication in Development Programme

    Authors: Subramanian, Ashok;

    Reference No: QM0176TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Outlines key issues in managing the process of replication in development programmes. It refers to questions about content and context of replication; roblems of moving from projects to programmes; and issues related to the transfer of learning from one to the other. ... More

  14. Some Distinguishing Features of Forestry Projects

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

    Reference No: CMA0562TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... More

  15. Managing a Public Service

    Authors: Subramanian, Ashok; Kataria, Raj;

    Reference No: PSG0046TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note outlines the tasks involved in installing and operating a public service. It reviews the technical, economic, and organizational aspects of managing the operations. ... More

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