Reference No: QM0255TECPages: 14Published on: 30, November, 2011
Abstract: The aim of this technical note is to discuss the Generalized Linear Model (GLM) with examples through the software R. GLM has wide scope and includes Binary logistic regression, Poisson, Gamma, Inverse Gaussian and Multiple Linear Regression with Gaussian error. We have discussed binary logistic regression (BLR) and Poisson regression ... More
Reference No: CMHS0012Pages: 11Published on: 2, December, 2011
Abstract: Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial (ARAM) Weavers' Hospital was set up in 1996 in Ranchi by the Chotanagpur Regional Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Union Ltd, to fulfill the dream of Mr. Ansari who dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of the weaver community. Starting as a 75 bed secondary care health facility, ARAM ... More
Reference No: F&A0493Pages: 2Published on: 10, February, 2012
Abstract: The Max-Value Stores case provides an opportunity for students to apply the understanding of various financial reporting topics (revenue recognition, liability de-recognition, accounting changes, and deferred taxes) to determine the applicable GAAP for recognizing gift card ?breakage', the estimated amount of gift cards that is unlikely to be redeemed. The ... More
Reference No: RJMC0019Pages: 23Published on: 28, March, 2012
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The case describes changes brought about in academic and administrative aspects of the Directorate of Education, Delhi, after Ms. Rina Ray, a new secretary of education, took over. When she joined office, the overall enrolment in government schools, numbering more than 900, had been declining and less than 50% of children were ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(D)Pages: 21Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The owners of TAL were grappling with the issue of which segment to target by their new brand of scooters. Segments were obtained through cluster analysis on: (i) demographic variables and (ii) importance of attributes in deciding the brand. Discriminant analysis was used to confirm the exclusivity of the segments. ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(B)Pages: 27Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The case describes the all India consumer survey planned to assess the key issues of nature of emerging competition and of decide targeting, positioning, and product features for a new brand of scooters by two entrepreneurs in 1981. The survey study was to examine buyer behaviour of scooter owners and non-owners. ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(C)Pages: 26Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: Two entrepreneurs were grappling with defining the market for introducing their brand of scooters in India in 1981. They had generated options of market definition through preliminary analysis and their own insights based on the data collected through an all India survey study of scooter owners and non- owners. . The study ... More