Reference No: QM0125TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a short note written in simple, easy-to-understand language. It is intended mainly for use in programmes for participants from the government. ... More
Reference No: F&A0299Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A case in comprehensive profit variance analysis. Gives the standards for three products, the budget for the year and the actuals for a particular month. Enables generation of all variances (sales, material, labour, variable overheads and fixed overheads) to explain the difference between the actual monthly profit and the budgeted ... More
Reference No: PROD0130TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Explains the use of the process chart and assembly process chart in the study of a transformation process involving complex flow of products and subassemblies. Process chart is a powerful tool having applications in method improvement programme, layout of plant facilities, etc. By recording the flow of materials, products, etc, ... More
Reference No: QM0115TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The problem is to decide the optimum location of service centres for development in a taluka and a road network programme to connect these centres. Given budget restrictions, there is the additional problem of phasing the activities as well. ... More
Reference No: MAR0160TECPages: 69Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More
Reference No: BP0102Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case traces the life of an individual who runs away from home, is employed as a domestic servant and enters industry. His interactions with top management and two different types of personnel managers, and his emergence and eclipse as a trade union leader are traced. ... More
Reference No: F&A0307Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More
Reference No: PSG0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case is based on an interview with the organizing secretary of the Lodhi branch of Family Planning Association where he relates his functions, the methods of data collection and record keeping, the evaluation system for the branch, the flexibility the branches enjoy vis-a-vis selection of projects, the criteria of ... More
Reference No: ECO0248TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The analytical structure underlying the note is the bottleneck model comprising savings, capital and foreign exchange constraints. The structure and growth of the Indian economy are analyzed against this background of the bottleneck model to provide the starting point for a more detailed examination of it. ... More
Reference No: ECO0225TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives a broad picture of the objectives and targets set in each Plan and the corresponding achievements of each Plan. It shows how the objectives and targets have changed from Plan to Plan and the degree of achievement in each Plan. It is to understand how the objective and target ... More
Reference No: ECO0241Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case presents the problem of working out the rates to be quoted by Victory Exports Pvt. Ltd. for supplying aluminium poles to Iraq. It is a trial order. It requires the application of the principles of export pricing and knowledge of the working of the foreign exchange market where ... More
Reference No: QM0122TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the problem of sorting files that are too large to be resident in the main memory of a system with random-access devices. Drum sorting is analyzed first. The complication in analysis due to significant seek times is explained. A simplified situation where transfer and compute times are small is ... More
