Reference No: CMA0397TECPages: 4Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses the major problems associated with seasonal demand of products, mainly in marketing, production, inventory, etc. A simplified illustration of the forecasting technique is incorporated in the note. ... More
Reference No: CMA0406TECPages: 12Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses the relevance of various theoretical concepts of area planning to development tasks. It examines in particular the applicability of these concepts to tribal development. The actual processes of drawing up plans for tribal development are discussed in the context of the framework developed earlier. ... More
Reference No: CMA0419TECPages: 4Published on: 17, December, 1976
Abstract: The community is the smallest territorial group that can embrace all aspects of social life. According to Macabre and Page, the bases of community are locality and community sentiment. Merton views social structure as comprising "the patterned arrangements or role-sets, status-sets, and status sequences." The Indian village community for example ... More
Reference No: PROD0133TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the use of the time study technique for setting up time standards of repetitive and reasonably short?cycle operations. The specific operation in question is a core?making operation in a foundry. ... More
Reference No: ECO0244TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Designed to introduce participants to the relevant aspects of business and economic environment. The note examines these aspects, and also, how an intending entrepreneur can utilize his knowledge to start an industrial unit. It, therefore, suggests how environment understanding can be used as a tool. ... More
Reference No: F&A0297Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More
Reference No: PROD0127TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... 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: MAR0117TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the nature of measurement in marketing. The existing ways of measuring knowledge and attitude scaling techniques like Thurstone's law of comparative judgement, semantic differential scaling, Thurstone's differential scale and Q sort have been discussed. Aspects of validity and reliability, and methods for establishing them are included in the note. ... More
Reference No: BP0099TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note describes early socialization of a child in an Indian family, child-rearing practices, and authority in an Indian family. It provides an opportunity for discussing Indian values and attitudes towards work, time, authority and organizational life. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0109TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes several approaches and techniques of attitude measurement, like direct observation, self report, and attitude scales. The specific attitude scales described in some detail are: Thurstone's scale, Likert's scale, the Scalegram techniques, and the Semantic differential. The strengths and limitations of various attitude measurement techniques have also been examined. Is ... More
