Reference No: QM0209Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with scheduling multiple projects under resource constraints. It also deals with a trade off analysis of reducing the project duration vis-à-vis the benefit of doing so. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0177Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Based on a long-felt need the People's Bank was reorganized. One of the major changes was the creation of a full-fledged department of personnel/industrial relations. Although there were technically qualified persons already on the rolls of the bank to head this department, an outsider with several years banking experience ... More
Reference No: QM0215TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This set of notes discusses the concepts underlying the design of operating systems. The mechanisms by which operating systems manage the hardware and software resources of the computer system are discussed. Specific examples from two popular operating systems namely VAX/VMS and Unix are presented. ... More
Reference No: BP0212Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This is the success story of a scientist turned into an entrepreneur. Through systematic planning, the company manufacturing various solvents has grown in size. ... More
Reference No: PROD0206TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note introduces the characteristics of queuing systems, and discusses the techniques of hand simulation and computer simulation for analysing queuing systems. Pseudo codes are presented for the fixed time and variable time increment methods. The specific systems considered are the single channel single server, and single channel multiple parallel ... More
Reference No: ECO0314TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note provides time series data on some important macro-economic variables that are useful for students of international banking and finance. Such data are included for both, the world as a whole as well as India, and comparison and brief analysis of them has been attempted. ... More
Reference No: CMA0700TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Various data summary measures are briefly discussed in this note. In the first section, various measures of location or averages are discussed, followed by a discussion on measures of data dispersion in the second section. In third section, measures of skewness and kurtosis are discussed. ... More
Reference No: BP0220(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organization and proceedings of the first business planning conference of Power Projects and Products Limited. The company's profile and motivations for organizing the first business planning conference are presented as background information. Mr Ravindra Gupta, Divisional Manager (Human Resource Development), is required to review the outcome ... More
Reference No: CMA0695TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note discusses economic and managemental aspects of horticultural crops in general and some sleeked fruits and vegetables in particular. It has been noted that a laissez faire attitude has prevailed in framing policies and programmes for horticultural development. Nevertheless, prospects seem to be promising. ... More
Reference No: BP0217(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Phiroz Poonawalla, a partner in Union Steel Industries. His company is sick. The characteristics of the products, markets, technology, and location of the company are described. The past actions taken by him are presented. Phiroz Poonawalla is required to diagnose the causes of ... More
Reference No: BP0214TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note describes the experience of using games as pedagogy. In the first part, the outcome of a game played in the class is described. In the second, the suitability of games as pedagogy for different groups of participants and subject matter is discussed. ... More
Reference No: BP0223(A)Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Mr Suresh Jha, the new Managing Director of Natural Resources Corporation. It has been brought to his notice that the company is likely to incur losses for the first time since its inception in 1965. He is required to evaluate the current strategy and ... More
Reference No: BP0220(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational process of formulating the first corporate plan of Power Projects and Products Limited. The role and contribution of various committees and task forces in preparing the first plan are described. Mr Rajaram, a corporate planning consultant, is required to evaluate the process of planning at ... More
Reference No: CMA0696TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note defines what econometrics is. The differences between models and economic models are brought out. The six steps involved in econometric model building are (a) statement of theory of hypothesis, (b) specification of theoretical econometric model for testing theory, (c) estimation of the parameters of the model, (d) evaluation ... More
