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: BP0214TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note describes the experience of using games as pedagogy. In the first part, the outcome of a game played in the class is described. In the second, the suitability of games as pedagogy for different groups of participants and subject matter is discussed. ... 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: 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: BP0220(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the system developed by Power Projects and Products Limited for identifying and evaluating opportunities for the company. The senior management team at the company is required to evaluate the system and decide whether to accept it or not. ... More
Reference No: CMA0706TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note reviews recent trends in the agricultural sector. Implications of the agricultural growth for changes in income distribution, employment, and economic growth are discussed. The note focuses on the problems of sustainability of Indian agriculture. ... More
Reference No: CMA0679Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Controversy about the merits and demerits of the goat has been summarized in this case, besides raising issues arising out of the controversy. Some aspects of the social, environmental, and economic reasons for the unprecedented growth in goat population have also been presented.Following a summary of past and current ... More
Reference No: QM0209Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with scheduling multiple projects under resource constraints. It also deals with a trade off analysis of reducing the project duration vis-à-vis the benefit of doing so. ... More
Reference No: F&A0399TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note is a description of various steps involved in preparation and appraisal of financial estimates of a project. The emphasis is on accuracy of various assumptions behind the financial estimates. To assess the risk inherent in a proposal, sensitivity analysis with regard to main assumptions must form an integral ... More
Reference No: P&IR0178TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Given the increasing complexity and criticality of selection in human resources management, this note raises some issues in such sub-fields of selection as selection policy and procedures, marketing of vacancies, choice of recruitment advertising, campus recruitment, employment exchanges, and reservation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0687TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note presents some facts and observations pertaining to
natural, synthetic, and reclaimed rubber production, marketing,
and processing. Issues on demand-supply management, pricing
policy, marketing organizations, etc. have been raised. ... More
Reference No: BP0210Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The origin and stabilization of a new enterprise entering readymade garments area are the themes in this case. Discussion covers all functional areas. ... More
Reference No: QM0219TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with an organization that is going for expansion in computerization. The organization already has some existing computer system and applications but due to poor response times the EDP Manager is planning to buy new equipment. The decision context relates to the selection of the appropriate hardware and ... More
Reference No: ECO0314TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note provides time series data on some important macro-economic variables that are useful for students of international banking and finance. Such data are included for both, the world as a whole as well as India, and comparison and brief analysis of them has been attempted. ... More
Reference No: PROD0204TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note introduces the features of expert systems and briefly discusses their applicability in the field of management. Expert systems aim to computerize the knowledge of one or more experts in a problem domain. Unlike in a decision support system, the overall direction for problem solving in an expert system ... More
