Reference No: PROD0209TECPages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note deals with the contract management process in projects. The note covers the entire gamut of the contract cycle. First, the various ways of defining contract responsibility are considered. Next, it looks at typical contract payment systems and methodologies for making choice of the appropriate payment system. It then ... More
Reference No: CMA0709TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note defines correlation and discusses various forms of correlations. Partial and rank correlations are also discussed, and an example is given to compute linear and rank correlation coefficients. ... More
Reference No: PROD0211TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note consists of six practice problems for beginners of spreadsheet packages. These are mostly meant for PGP students attending the preparatory programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0697TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistics consist of two parts: descriptive and inferential. Knowledge of some basic statistical concepts is a prerequisite for developing deep into the theory of statistical inference and econometric analysis. Concepts like population vs. sample, parameters vs. statistics, and frequency distribution vs. probability distribution are brought out. ... More
Reference No: CMA0701TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note introduces the concept of probability and probability distribution which is the backbone of statistical inference theory. Definition of probability, joint, marginal, and conditional probability distributions are provided and properties of probability distributions are outlined. Various sampling distributions which are used by econometricians are discussed in brief. ... More
Reference No: OB0181TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note discusses the concept of organizational change, characteristics of change and different approaches to managing problems of resistance, control and power while introducing change, The note also discusses competencies and attributes of an internal change agent. ... More
Reference No: CMA0699TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistical inference is basically concerned with drawing conclusions about a population based on samples drawn from it. The probabilistic decision criteria are the very foundation of inferential statistics. The concept of hypothesis testing is presented in and this note is followed by discussion of properties of estimators, small and large ... More
Reference No: BP0223(A)Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Mr Suresh Jha, the new Managing Director of Natural Resources Corporation. It has been brought to his notice that the company is likely to incur losses for the first time since its inception in 1965. He is required to evaluate the current strategy and ... More
Reference No: ECO0318TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: As a model of market structure Chamberlain's theory of monopolistic competition is quite complicated. For understanding the real world situation of manufacturing industries, however, it is much more useful than the model of perfect competition. This note elaborates the meaning and unique characteristics of monopolistic competition and discusses the nature ... More
Reference No: CMA0700TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Various data summary measures are briefly discussed in this note. In the first section, various measures of location or averages are discussed, followed by a discussion on measures of data dispersion in the second section. In third section, measures of skewness and kurtosis are discussed. ... More
Reference No: OB0179TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note discusses how the use of power affects organizational decision making. It discusses power, Authority organizational Politics, Sources of power and power tactics. It delineates Political Models from bureaucratic and national models of viewing organizations. It discussed in some detail how politics affects careers, Executive succession organization structure ... More
Reference No: PROD0205Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note is meant as an introduction to spread sheet and it contains material enough for about three class session on spread sheet. It deals with the features of Lotus 1-2-3, released 2. The features covered are: size of a spread sheet,cells and ranges, copying from one range to ... More
Reference No: PROD0203TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The objective of this note is two-fold: first to discuss the need for prototyping in system design, and second to discuss the usefulness of the Demodesigner package in developing prototypes of user interfaces. Part I of the note discusses the concept of prototyping, various kinds of prototypes and the advantages ... More
Reference No: BP0204TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note gives an overview of the dimensions involved in developing a communication strategy at both individual and organizational levels. Covers: a) the various stages in the process of communication, b) differences in interpersonal and organizational communication, c) percolation of personality and objectives
through communication, d) push and pull aspects ... More