Reference No: RJMC0030Pages: 39Published on: 2, January, 2014
Abstract: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Vidyamandir (KDAV) is located in the township of Reliance refinery in Jamnagar. The school has classes from preschool to grade XII with more than 3000 children and 198 teachers. The case describes process of change as conceived and implemented during five year tenure of Mr. Sundaram as principal of ... More
Reference No: F&A0512Pages: 23Published on: 2, January, 2014
Abstract: This case describes the use of securitization by Microfinance institutions. Even though securitization with tranching received a bad name during the financial crisis it can be used to relax financial constraints for Microfinance institutions which provide loans to the poor. The case elaborates how IFMR Trust Pioneer II facilitates a ... More
Reference No: QM0264TECPages: 8Published on: 20, January, 2014
Abstract: This technical note introduces the concept of sampling in the context of statistical studies. Some common sampling mechanisms are discussed along with the associated concepts. Different types of sample surveys and the associated biases are discussed. Finally, some of the major types of observational studies are explained along with relevant ... More
Reference No: QM0263TECPages: 4Published on: 20, January, 2014
Abstract: This technical note introduces the concept of Statistics and motivates its importance as an applied field of study. It elaborates on the various stages of a statistical study and explains some of the key notations and terminologies used in the subject.
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Reference No: QM0265TECPages: 5Published on: 23, January, 2014
Abstract: Goodness of fit tests is a statistical technique used to ascertain whether a given sample originates from a particular distribution (or population). There are different kinds of goodness of fit tests based on the context of study and the population of interest. This technical note discusses two of the most ... More
Reference No: QM0266TECPages: 8Published on: 25, January, 2014
Abstract: Categorical data analysis constitute a major branch of Statistics and deals with analyzing, quantifying and interpreting dependence patterns between categorical variables i.e. variables whose observations belong to any one of a set of categories. In this module, we will go over some of the common techniques of evaluating the ... More
Reference No: RJMC0031Pages: 10Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: Dr. F. S. Umarigar, Principal of Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Vallabh Vidyanagar is facing the challenge of responding to the change of status of the college, from that of Grant-in-Aid to a college with autonomous status. This significant change is contemplated as a part of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme Phase ... More
Reference No: BP0366Pages: 10Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: Exchanges are designed to be default tolerant. They function in a manner whereby, the exchange is counter-party to all transactions. As a result, a transaction is always consummated even if either the buyer or the seller fails to honour his commitment. This is ensured through a system of margining that ... More
Reference No: F&A0513Pages: 11Published on: 30, January, 2014
Abstract: The financial crisis of 2007-08 originated in indiscriminate lending by housing finance companies to borrowers who were in no position to pay back the amount borrowed. The delinquencies arose when the EMIs went up due to rising interest rate and the price of homes declined. Variable rate of interest often ... More