Reference No: PROD0160Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Part I deals with basic computations in PERT network, namely: 1) computation of critical path, 2) expected time to complete the project, 3) probability of completing the project by specified due dates, and 4) manpower loading. Part II deals with the problem of resource levelling in projects under conditions of, 1) single resource requirement, and 2) ... More
Reference No: OB0110Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Sometimes the formal behaviour of status?conscious bosses can have a high impact on the motivation of employees. An incident described here illustrates such insensitivity on the part of a boss to the needs of the subordinate and over sensitiveness to his own status and status symbols. Unknowingly, the boss ... More
Reference No: MAR0142TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note describes the kind of marketing research studies conducted in India. It gives information about several reputed research agencies. ... More
Reference No: PROD0158TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note basically deals with an overall production requirement planning. All aspects of production planning are viewed from an information systems viewpoint. A structure for production planning and control is formulated and the key decision areas are indicated. ... More
Reference No: PROD0167Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This case deals with the production scheduling of multiple products using a single facility for production. Production rates are assumed to be very high compared to consumption rates. There is a major setup cost for the family of products scheduled and minor set up cost for individual products. The concept ... More
Reference No: PROD0156TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note gives a brief description of the behavioural dimension of job design. Both traditional or micro approach and the behavioural approach have been considered. The methods with behavioural implications such as job enlargement, job enrichment and job rotation are briefly described. ... More
Reference No: PROD0165Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals with the problems of acceptance sampling by attributes. It involves evaluation of some sampling inspection plans used for a transcription project, and design of an inspection plan for a pre?specified average outgoing quality limit, which will ensure minimum average Total Inspection. Rectifying Inspection is presupposed and the problem ... More
Reference No: OB0117TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the conflict?cooperation problem in industrial settings. After a brief mention of the Lewinian theory of conflict, potential sources of industrial conflict as well as the ways and methods of reducing and resolving the industrial conflict have been suggested. Taking the position that conflict and cooperation are two extremes ... More
Reference No: P&IR0139TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Highlights important steps in the process of analysis after data have been collected. It outlines how analysis should be carried out. It is useful for students /participants taking courses in research methodology. ... More
Reference No: PROD0161TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals with the technique of work analysis, covering various aspects like procedures used to select the job for study, recording instruments, critical evaluation of recorded data, and development of improved methods of performing work. ... More
Reference No: OB0112Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Managers with ideas are likely to emerge successful if they have patience and perseverance. This case demonstrates how a young manager is able to get his ideas across with patience. A new system of payrolls suggested by him is resisted in the beginning. When he pursues it patiently he succeeds ... More
Reference No: P&IR0137TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note gives a brief account of the traditional personnel functions, and also looks at present as well as future directions of personnel management in India. ... More
Reference No: PROD0159TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals extensively with the need for looking at line balancing with the variations in elemented times in mind. Various techniques have been surveyed and a comprehensive idea about each technique is given. ... More
