Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More
Reference No: CMA0562TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... More
Reference No: PROD0173TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More
Reference No: CMA0557Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: During 1974, the State Bank of India started financing a sheep rearing programme, in the drought-prone Hosur Taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. The project was refinanced by ARDC and its duration was five years. Considerable time and effort went into the preparation of the project. Care was taken to prepare ... More
Reference No: QM0176TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Outlines key issues in managing the process of replication in development programmes. It refers to questions about content and context of replication; roblems of moving from projects to programmes; and issues related to the transfer of learning from one to the other. ... More
Reference No: PSG0046TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note outlines the tasks involved in installing and operating a public service. It reviews the technical, economic, and organizational aspects of managing the operations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0275(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The marketing situation of the company is described; relevant details of the business and economic environment are also given in order to focus on the major business problems of the company. A review is made of the possible marketing strategy in order to assess the potential contribution of various marketing ... More
Reference No: BP0173TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Raises some basic questions that every MBA must ask himself before writing his bio-data. It also identifies certain items that must and may not find a place in the bio-data. Five broad but distinct styles of bio-data preparation have been examined, indication situations where these styles would be appropriate. ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(E)TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the basic inventory systems for controlling inventories under uncertain demand and lead-time. The continuous review system and periodic review system are discussed, and determination of control parameters for the two systems is explained. The concepts of service level, safety stock and reorder point are discussed, and formulas for determining ... More
Reference No: F&A0359Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case has three objectives: 1) to give students practice in identifying relevant flows in the context of capital investment decisions; 2) to understand the process of computing NPV, IRR and payback; and 3) to see the impact of cash flow timing and inflation on investment criteria such as IRR and NPV. ... More
Reference No: ECO0282TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note analyses the process of economic growth and structural change in the Indian economy during the first three decades of planning. It provides detailed information on the trends and structural changes in several macroeconomic variables such as national income, domestic saving , domestic capital formation , aggregate consumpation expenditure sectoral price ... More