Reference No: QM0219TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with an organization that is going for expansion in computerization. The organization already has some existing computer system and applications but due to poor response times the EDP Manager is planning to buy new equipment. The decision context relates to the selection of the appropriate hardware and ... More
Reference No: ECO0314TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note provides time series data on some important macro-economic variables that are useful for students of international banking and finance. Such data are included for both, the world as a whole as well as India, and comparison and brief analysis of them has been attempted. ... More
Reference No: PSG0057Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case examines the interaction between the Pallavan Transport Corporation and some of the agents in the environment like the consumer, the Madras Municipal Corporation, the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, the Finance Department, and the Home Department. ... More
Reference No: F&A0401Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The case is useful in explaining the working of stock market operations ? the specified and non-specified securities, carry forward of transactions, badla market, margins, book closure, price adjustment for rights and other capital issues, and ex-rights and ex-dividend stock prices. It is also an exercise in valuation of partly convertible ... More
Reference No: CMA0679Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Controversy about the merits and demerits of the goat has been summarized in this case, besides raising issues arising out of the controversy. Some aspects of the social, environmental, and economic reasons for the unprecedented growth in goat population have also been presented.Following a summary of past and current ... More
Reference No: BP0208Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Gives results of a survey on the image of an extension counter of a nationalized bank located in an educational campus. Useful for discussing issues of how to audit the image of an organization and how to take the consequent remedial steps. ... More
Reference No: MAR0299TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The household sector is a reasonably large consumer of energy and in this sector cooking accounts for a large proportion of the energy consumed. The most used fuels are: 1) firewood, 2) kerosene, 3) LPG, and 4) electricity, in that order. Given the available alternatives and potential of solar energy, the note concludes that ... 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: CMA0687TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note presents some facts and observations pertaining to
natural, synthetic, and reclaimed rubber production, marketing,
and processing. Issues on demand-supply management, pricing
policy, marketing organizations, etc. have been raised. ... More
Reference No: F&A0399TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note is a description of various steps involved in preparation and appraisal of financial estimates of a project. The emphasis is on accuracy of various assumptions behind the financial estimates. To assess the risk inherent in a proposal, sensitivity analysis with regard to main assumptions must form an integral ... More
Reference No: CMA0677TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Data on livestock population in India since 1951 have been summarized. Changes in livestock's contribution to income from agriculture and allied activities have been compared with growth in their numbers. Some facts to assess the validity of such comparisons have also been presented. A fairly comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis of ... More
Reference No: BP0206(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The case describes the origin and growth of a Kerala-based bank to become one of the largest private sector banks in the country. The bank introduced a number of innovative schemes and expanded branch network all over the country and outside. Details of the different deposit schemes, organizational structure, and ... More
Reference No: QM0215TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This set of notes discusses the concepts underlying the design of operating systems. The mechanisms by which operating systems manage the hardware and software resources of the computer system are discussed. Specific examples from two popular operating systems namely VAX/VMS and Unix are presented. ... More
Reference No: CMA0685Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More
