Reference No: ECO0307TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: The note discusses various methods for estimating an economic function and the uses of an estimated demand function for managerial decisionmaking. In particular, time series data for groundnut oil is used, and the regression method is explained in detail ... More
Reference No: CMA0629TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: The note depicts the composition and role of the informal segment of rural financial market (RFM) in India. It describes the salient features of its constituents and the reasons for their dominance in the financial market. As such it gives a base for comparison of formal and informal segments of ... More
Reference No: F&A0377Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: An introductory exercise in cost accounting which helps students to view the elements of costs from three different perspectives: 1) on a functional basis?manufacturing, selling, administration, research and development, etc; 2) on a traceability basis?direct versus indirect; and 3) on a behavioural basis?fixed versus variable. It is presented in an ... More
Reference No: CMA0632Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: A minor irrigation project has been proposed for Dangri watershed area in Haryana. The case discusses the socio-economic and administrative profile of the area and identifies the need for installation of shallow tubewells by individual farmers. It also describes the financial environment and the likely impact the proposed investment would ... More
Reference No: ECO0308TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Describes the implications of the assumption of constant returns to scale very often made in economic theorizing; and deals with mathematical proofs and derivations of the properties of constant returns to scale. In all, nineteen properties have been discussed in this technical note. ... More
Reference No: CMA0630TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: The note gives a historical account of the public intervention in rural financial market (RFM) in India, especially institutionalization of rural credit supply. It highlights the efforts made from time to time to improve the operational efficiency of RFM. As such it discusses the salient features of the formal segment ... More
Reference No: QM0201TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Defines the concept of the managerial decision-making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision-making. ... More
Reference No: ECO0306TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: This technical note discusses the input output technique with simplified illustrations, and describes the use of this technique in national planning. It also illustrates the application of the technique in measuring and defining inter-industry linkages. ... More
Reference No: CMA0628Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: A company manufacturing oil, soap, cattle-feed, and several other consumer durables wishes to enter into the manufacture of a plant growth stimulator which is based on the by-product of the oil industry. With little or no experience of agricultural input marketing the company has launched a product in competition with ... More
Reference No: QM0199TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Introduces the concept of probability. Various approaches that lead to the definition of probability, with their advantages as well as disadvantages, are discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0607Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case deals with (a) institutional credit policies for farm inputs distribution, (b) problems of input dealers in obtaining this credit, and (c) the estimation of input distribution credit needs vis-a-vis the credit actually provided. Based on this analysis, the case also raises the question of developing a more liberal ... More
Reference No: PROD0199Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case can be used for discussing the incentive scheme of direct workers. The incentive bonus compositions can be highlighted. The discussion can also be focused on setting up a new incentive scheme in an upcoming department. ... More
Reference No: OB0172TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Introduces the concept of transactional analysis. It discusses briefly the meaning and relevance of TA concepts like ego states, transactions, strokes, time structuring, games, psychological positions, and OK and not?OK managerial styles. ... More
Reference No: CMA0656(B)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note provides a brief discussion of the concept of agri-business as it evolved at Harvard Business School. The social implications of the concept for the poor are illustrated with the example of vertically integrated dairy cooperatives. The issues are raised with specific reference to value addition and its distribution ... More