Reference No: F&A0395Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The objective of this case is to discuss the factors that determine the dividend decision of a firm. In particular, it is intended to focus on the relationship between EPS, DPS, investment policy and market price of a share. ... More
Reference No: OB0174TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Discusses the characteristics of perceptual processes, and the role of the object, situation and the perceiver in influencing perception. Some common human tendencies that can distort perception are discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0669TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Describes the poverty alleviation programmes in the country. Discusses the factors which hamper the development of rural areas and questions the Sixth Plan strategy of classifying the rural poor as a single category of "rural population below the poverty line." Instead, the note suggests two categories - 1) extremely poor or ... More
Reference No: F&A0385Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case highlights the dichotomy of book profits and cash profits. Despite heavy retention of profits in business, rapid inflation causes liquidity problems. ... More
Reference No: QM0213Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Computerization of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) is a key strategy in the corporate plan (1985- 2000) of the Indian Railways. As a part of this strategy, computerized PRS had been implemented in Delhi, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta by the end of 1988. The PRS in the second level cities of Hyderabad, ... More
Reference No: F&A0392Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Deals with inflation accounting specifically, preparation of financial accounts as per the statement of standard accounting practices (SSAP 16). ... More
Reference No: F&A0383Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case deals with a peculiar situation wherein the State Consumers' Cooperative Federation is burdened with a lot of responsibilities but has very little power. The Federation deals with three agencies? the government, the mills, and the cooperative societies. It has no control over the functioning of any of these ... More
Reference No: F&A0390Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Highlights the financial implications of convertible debentures, straight debentures and equity issues. The effect of capital structure on earnings per share is the focal point of the case. ... More
Reference No: PROD0203TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The objective of this note is two-fold: first to discuss the need for prototyping in system design, and second to discuss the usefulness of the Demodesigner package in developing prototypes of user interfaces. Part I of the note discusses the concept of prototyping, various kinds of prototypes and the advantages ... More
Reference No: QM0217TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note describes the basic concepts related to the communication of digital data across transmission channel. With ever increasing use of computer networks, it has become imperative to understand this technology and make the right choices. ... 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: 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
