Reference No: F&A0408Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: BHEL is a very large public sector company employing about 75,000 employees and about Rs. 10,000 crore capital. In the beginning of 1986, the company was considering its long term strategy of changing its business portfolio mix in a way that it could help to maintain the company's high growth with profitability and ... More
Reference No: CMA0711TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The two notes develop the idea that, in an organization, changes can be brought about through changing the monitoring system, indicators, and heuristics. The note gives examples from public sector rural developmental organizations and includes propositions which pre-existing managers can use. ... More
Reference No: BP0228TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: Educational evaluation is defined as the measurement and appraisal of a comprehensive range of educational objectives, defined in terms of student behaviour, through the use of a variety of techniques. Student evaluation helps the teacher in adapting his instruction to the students' needs and in giving proper guidance. This note ... More
Reference No: F&A0411(A)Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The focus of the case is on the entry strategy of Spartek Ceramics India Limited., especially product selection, technology, marketing, and financial strategies of a start-up venture. It examines the alternative growth strategies open to the company in the context of changing industry structure and increased competition. The case also ... More
Reference No: BP0227Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The company had initiated a night orderly officer system when the company started to supplement the night security system. For many years the practice continued even after a full-fledged security system was established. The personnel manager wants to review the system. ... More
Reference No: F&A0411(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The case focuses on the emergence of Neycer as an acquisition target for Spartek. The case would seek discussion of Neycer's background, how it became a takeover target, the strategic fit between Neycer and Spartek, and valuation of Neycer for acquisition. The case could extend discussions on the details of ... More
Reference No: OB0186TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note describes the basic steps of psychological test construction in terms of its psychometric dimensions. These are: test specification and item selection, item analysis, tests of reliability and validity, test standardization, and objectivity. ... More
Reference No: QM0224Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes how the fueling plan of buses can affect the fuel expenditure, since the prices of fuel differ in various locations. The objective of this case is to pick up fuel at the cheapest points, ensuring that there is enough fuel to travel from one fueling point to ... More
Reference No: QM0234Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This case examines the monthly allocation decision between procurement centres and depots for the intra-state movement of rice in Andhra Pradesh. The decision is complicated by the presence of three types of rice and change of gauge points on the railway ... More
Reference No: CISG0014TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This is the seventh note in a series of seven notes on QBasic. The topics discussed in this note are: (i) need for external data files, (ii) different types of file organization, (iii) structure of sequential files, (iv) opening and closing a file, (v) how to create new sequential file, ( ... More
Reference No: PSG0064TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note starts with a discussion of the reasons for the recent interest in privatization. After defining privatization, it looks at criteria for selecting industries to be privatized. It then discusses the modalities, techniques and implementation of a privatization programme. ... More
Reference No: IMG0004Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This reviews the structure of the software industry in its global dimension, explores the global forces playing in it, details the strategies followed by Indian companies, and describes the nature of the buying process abroad. ... More
Reference No: PSG0062TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note outlines the need for evaluation in development programme the different approaches, the components techniques and uses for evaluation. ... More