Reference No: PROD0152TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: ABC analysis is a basic tool for analysing the characteristics of a range of items at an aggregate level. In this note the applications of ABC analysis to two important areas of inventory management is considered:( 1 ) the estimation of aggregate inventory characteristics, and ( 2 ) designing individual item decision models using ABC ... More
Reference No: P&IR0139TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Highlights important steps in the process of analysis after data have been collected. It outlines how analysis should be carried out. It is useful for students /participants taking courses in research methodology. ... More
Reference No: PROD0162TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note deals with the capacity measurement of a production system. Various factors influencing capacity are highlighted, and their effects on capacity measurement are discussed. ... More
Reference No: OB0112Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Managers with ideas are likely to emerge successful if they have patience and perseverance. This case demonstrates how a young manager is able to get his ideas across with patience. A new system of payrolls suggested by him is resisted in the beginning. When he pursues it patiently he succeeds ... More
Reference No: P&IR0137TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note gives a brief account of the traditional personnel functions, and also looks at present as well as future directions of personnel management in India. ... More
Reference No: PROD0160Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Part I deals with basic computations in PERT network, namely: 1) computation of critical path, 2) expected time to complete the project, 3) probability of completing the project by specified due dates, and 4) manpower loading. Part II deals with the problem of resource levelling in projects under conditions of, 1) single resource requirement, and 2) ... More
Reference No: OB0121TECPages: 11, 11, 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note comprising five segments is exclusively based on the author's experience of design and development processes in the Indian context. The first part of the note states some of the commonalities observed across many organizations. The second part of the note provides a model of the dynamics of organization ... More
Reference No: PROD0158TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note basically deals with an overall production requirement planning. All aspects of production planning are viewed from an information systems viewpoint. A structure for production planning and control is formulated and the key decision areas are indicated. ... More
Reference No: PROD0167Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This case deals with the production scheduling of multiple products using a single facility for production. Production rates are assumed to be very high compared to consumption rates. There is a major setup cost for the family of products scheduled and minor set up cost for individual products. The concept ... More
Reference No: OB0119TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note explores the area of organizational change by employees low in the organizational hierarchy. In the past, the emphasis has always been on change processes initiated or supported by top management. Increased specialization, however, has resulted in a high calibre of people at all organizational levels, who strive to ... More
Reference No: PROD0156TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note gives a brief description of the behavioural dimension of job design. Both traditional or micro approach and the behavioural approach have been considered. The methods with behavioural implications such as job enlargement, job enrichment and job rotation are briefly described. ... More
Reference No: PROD0165Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals with the problems of acceptance sampling by attributes. It involves evaluation of some sampling inspection plans used for a transcription project, and design of an inspection plan for a pre?specified average outgoing quality limit, which will ensure minimum average Total Inspection. Rectifying Inspection is presupposed and the problem ... More
Reference No: OB0115TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Nonverbal communication confirms, contradicts or acts as a powerful substitute for verbal communication in almost all interpersonal transactions. In his book, "Manwatching??A Field Guide to Human Behaviour," highly illustrated with field observations, Desmond Morris shows how people signal their attitudes, desires and innermost feelings more powerfully through unconscious bodily ... More
