Reference No: BP0230Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The case discusses introduction of a new concept in air-cooling, a technologically innovative product, in the place of conventional air coolers. The entrepreneur is faced with three options of technology with various levels of capital investment requirements in the small scale sector, and other implications on the organization in terms ... More
Reference No: CISG0015Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case traces the growth from inception of a software company over a period of one decade. It outlines the company's strategy in developing an export market and provides some insight into the types of software development projects undertaken by the company. Some of the current management practices of the ... More
Reference No: QM0233Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case presents the commercial activities related to the sale of tobacco in multiple locations of the same agency. The documents used and data generated are presented to facilitate computerization. The case focus on system analysis (and issues related to computerization). Adequate operational details of the Tobacco Board are presented. ... More
Reference No: ECO0331TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The note discusses various smoothing methods of forecasting, including single and double moving averaging methods, single and double exponential smoothing methods plus Holt's and Winter's methods. Further, it illustrates the application of each of these methods through monthly time series data on the rupee-dollar exchange rate for the period January 1980 ... More
Reference No: PSG0062TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note outlines the need for evaluation in development programme the different approaches, the components techniques and uses for evaluation. ... More
Reference No: IMG0004Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This reviews the structure of the software industry in its global dimension, explores the global forces playing in it, details the strategies followed by Indian companies, and describes the nature of the buying process abroad. ... More
Reference No: CMA0713Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case deals with assessing the potential for promoting institutional credit for farm inputs distribution business of M/s B K Agrochemicals in Palanpur taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat State. For this purpose three factors are to be analysed. These are : (a) inputs market environment, (b) loan appraisal and ... More
Reference No: PROD0225EXPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This exercise focuses on the different technological choices available for handling coal from a mine to a washery nearby. The four choices are: (a) Rail; (b) Belt Conveyor; (c) Road; and (d) Aerial Ropeway. Data is provided for cost benefit analysis. ... More
Reference No: PSG0065TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note describes the concept of MOUs conditions for their effectiveness, origin of the concept, different kinds of MOUs and their format, the mechanisms of monitoring MOUs and the lessons for meaningful application of MOU concept. It briefly describes the experiences in some countries and discusses the reasons for the ... More