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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0145TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: This note, based on a lecture by the marketing manager of IPCL, describes the product mix and customer mix of IPCL. The strategic thinking with regard to different product groups is briefly described. Implications for organizational design are discussed. ... More

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Authors: Narayanan, N; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0110TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Defines technology planning, and enumerates on the manager's role, types of technology changes, technological forecasting, mechanism of technology transfer, and technological strategy. ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0286TEC Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Shareholders, banks, financial institutions, internal management, government and others can usefully analyze the financial information contained in financial reports and statements. A commonly used technique for analyzing financial reports and statements is the ratio analysis technique. The note describes the concept of ratios, various types of ratios, effective use of ... More

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Authors: Jagannathan, V K; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0044TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Defines method study, and outlines the objectives and the basic procedures to be followed. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0295 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a mediumsized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0127TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0132TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes in detail the "systematic layout planning" technique of plant layout. Various steps involved in the use of the technique, i.e. product?quantity analysis, flow of materials analysis, analysis of activity relationship, construction of flow and/or activity relationship diagram, determination of space requirements, construction of space relationship diagram, ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0128TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the use of a process chart called "gang process chart" for improving the method when a group of workers is involved. The gang process chart helps to identify avoidable delays and movements in the process and also examine the possibilities of elimination/ combination of operations. The process being ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0140TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note deals with problems of measurement of productivity at the firm level and aims at evolving possible methods for its measurement. The method actively considered involves the measurement of value added output and all inputs. ... More

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