Reference No: MAR0293TECPages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: A field exercise to find out prices charged to consumers forms the basis of this note. An attempt was made by student researchers to conceptualize as to what considerations organizations take into account while fixing their prices and pricing strategies. The reasons for a much larger or smaller spread between ... More
Reference No: CMA0640TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note explains the elements of credit use and shows the differences in the financing of working capital and investment loans. It discusses the steps involved in appraising an investment loan in the framework of the three R's of credit use - returns, repayment capacity, and risk bearing ability. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0176TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The analysis is based on a questionnaire response from a cross- section of practising managers. Part I identifies the major problem areas in the P&IR field, while Part II provides some of the solutions as identified by the same set of respondents. ... More
Reference No: QM0207TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note covers programming concepts and the process of programming emphasizing structured programming methodology. Programming is presented as an intuitive process, identifying concepts needed to develop solutions to complex computational problems. Structured English (pseudo-code) is used for developing the programs, and Microsoft QuickBASIC for implementation. The guidelines for translating pseudo-codes ... More
Reference No: BP0199Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The Lakshadweep administration established a canning factory for tuna fish in the Minicoy Island in 1969 to achieve various socio economic objectives. A review in 1986 indicated that the factory was running in a loss because of low sales. The Lakshadweep administration faced the issue of utilizing the resources of the union ... More
Reference No: CMA0638Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Since the supply of groundnut could not keep pace with the rising demand, it received considerable attention in the credit control operations of RBI. Both groundnut and groundnut oil have been under the provisions of Selective Credit Control and the lending norms were either tightened or relaxed depending upon the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0174TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This note highlights the objectives of transfer. It also discusses various kinds of transfers and describes in detail some of the significant considerations in developing transfer policy. ... More
Reference No: QM0205TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This paper introduces what an operating system is, how it has evolved over the years, the features of various operating systems, and measures of effectiveness of operating systems. ... More
Reference No: BP0197Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This case describes the information, planning, and control systems deployed by the Syndicate Agricultural Foundation and the Syndicate Bank for implementing their farm clinic programme. Background information has been given to enable students to appreciate the context of the systems described. ... More
Reference No: CMA0647TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the experience of an IAS officer regarding social change in a hut construction programme in a west Indian district. It brings out issues in organizing change, political-bureaucratic interface; time frame for appraising individual risk, consequence of change, etc. ... More
Reference No: F&A0379Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Focuses on the utility of financial ratios in assessing the financial health of a company. The case also intends to relate the operating performance and financial performance of the company by utilizing the concepts of operating and financial leverage. ... More
Reference No: BP0195Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with Ashok Leyland's expansion plans in two new locations in the context of the changing environmental conditions. Data on the company's products, performance, overall industry demand, competition, and new entrants are given to enable students to evaluate the expansion plan of Ashok Leyland and to decide whether ... More
