Reference No: ECO0213TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note briefly discusses the objectives of industrial policy and the major instruments of policies such as industrial licensing, import and export control, foreign collaboration, fiscal devices, control over monopoly, concentration, price control, and monetary imeasures and incentives. ... More
Reference No: F&A0290Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More
Reference No: ECO0230TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the two types of methods for measuring the accuracy of forecasts: graphic methods and quantitative methods. Graphic methods include the control chart and prediction realization diagram; quantitative methods cover mean square error, decomposition fit, loss functions and the inequality coefficient. The note illustrates the use of all the methods. ... More
Reference No: QM0077TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Provides a general introduction to a) linear and binary search techniques, and b) selection, exchange, shell, insertion, radix and merge sorting techniques. ... More
Reference No: MAR0154(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A large consumer products company, which relies on direct distribution to the retail level, is concerned about the selling skills of its sales force in a competitive environment. Sales training in the form of short refresher courses is being proposed to upgrade selling skills. ... More
Reference No: MAR0177Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: With an eye on the fast growing detergent market, TOMCO were interested in launching a new detergent washing tablet in a slot where it had not yet been represented. Its agency surveyed the washing products market to study the positioning of the competitive brands and the advertising approaches used by ... More
Reference No: OB0105TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The concept of leadership is the relationship between an individual and a group. The note discusses the three significant styles of leadership and the emergent behaviour of the group: a) the authoritarian leadership, b) the democratic leadership, and c) the Laissez?faire leadership. Depending upon the individuals, tasks and situations, ... More
Reference No: BP0076(C)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives extracts from the recommendation of a study committee on Indian Airlines which submitted its recommendations in 1971. Only recommendations dealing with reorganization are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: BP0092(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(F)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Mr.Trivedi, one of the branch managers, has some mental reservations about accepting the target for agricultural advances for his branch. The regional manager is confident that the potential reflected in the target exists in the branch. He comes to this conclusion from a report based on a field study ... More
Reference No: F&A0280Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The process of collecting environmental information is outlined and a framework for stratification of the environment is provided. A list of sources of national and international environmental information, along with the contents of each source, is provided. ... More
Reference No: ECO0220Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses the approach to Fifth Plan and the extent to which it represents a departure from the approach to the year for plans, and raises some fundamental questions pertaining to the Fifth Plan with special reference to the objectives and specific targets of the plan.
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Reference No: QM0100(F)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
