Reference No: P&IR0180Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: A fast-track organization starts showing signs of decline. While prima facie the employees are extremely committed and management is fully alert, some deeper human resources problems seem to account for the turbulence within. A diagnostic study identifies several areas of concerns and the management is wondering what action should it ... More
Reference No: OB0186TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note describes the basic steps of psychological test construction in terms of its psychometric dimensions. These are: test specification and item selection, item analysis, tests of reliability and validity, test standardization, and objectivity. ... More
Reference No: QM0227Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This is a two variable problem in LP that can be used as an introductory case. It also has interesting issues related to shadow process, as well as scope for discussion on marginal contribution benefit versus average contribution benefit. ... More
Reference No: CMA0704Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case discusses the working of an integrated dairy cooperative in general and its working capital structure, management of working capital, and its implications for external finance in particular. The discussion is organized as follows: (a) the cooperative union's organizational structure; (b) working capital management performance. Criteria to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: BP0228TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: Educational evaluation is defined as the measurement and appraisal of a comprehensive range of educational objectives, defined in terms of student behaviour, through the use of a variety of techniques. Student evaluation helps the teacher in adapting his instruction to the students' needs and in giving proper guidance. This note ... More
Reference No: CMA0710(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: Mahesh Agro-Chemicals had introduced a synthetic pyrethroid, "Borekill", in the 80s for controlling cotton boll-worms. Once sales of this product saturated, the company extended this chemical to tur pod borer in 1985 in the Bidar-Gulbarga belt of Karnatak ... More
Reference No: ECO0322TECPages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note explains the various sources and causes of international financial flows; discusses various accounts of the balance of payments, their disequilibrium and their corrective devices, with particular reference to India; highlights the significance of decision making; and gives a set of self-assessment questions for practice. ... 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: CMA0702TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note discusses the nature and role of food processing industries in economic development. How food processing industries induce rural lead industrialization and satisfy domestic and export demand for their products are brought out. The relative importance of food processing industries in all manufacturing industries is studied. Performance of food ... More
Reference No: ECO0324TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note discusses various concept and tools of analysis about labour market, labour forec and unemployment with specific reference to India. ... 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: ECO0320Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case is based on a project prepared for the development of rural people in a taluka of Quilon district of Kerala. The project involves bodybuilding works for buses and other commercial vehicles under the cooperative form of organization. The cooperative society is expected to be formed by a group ... More
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: F&A0411(A)Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The focus of the case is on the entry strategy of Spartek Ceramics India Limited., especially product selection, technology, marketing, and financial strategies of a start-up venture. It examines the alternative growth strategies open to the company in the context of changing industry structure and increased competition. The case also ... More
