Reference No: CISG0063EXPages: 2Published on: 22, December, 2000
Abstract: This describes the rules related to a PC based single user Project Monitoring Game. The user is provided with the list of 12 activities, their predecessors and expected durations. The activity durations are uncertain. As the game progresses, at the end of each review period, the player has to revise the ... More
Reference No: CISG0061TECPages: 6Published on: 18, October, 2000
Abstract: This note introduces the notions of computational complexity, and the theory of NP Completeness in an informal and non-rigorous way. In designing decision support systems, the designers often use heuristics. For such designers, the ideas presented here provide sufficient conceptual clarity, and help them decide under which conditions and contexts, ... More
Reference No: CISG0058TECPages: 15Published on: 28, April, 2000
Abstract: In this note we have discussed what are the modeling tools used in the analysis of systems, and how these should be used. Further, how each component of information should be modeled, has also been discussed. ... More
Reference No: CISG0059TECPages: 18Published on: 28, April, 2000
Abstract: In this note two different types of models: Logical and Physical have been discussed. These have been explained using the concept of Perfect Technology. Impact of Imperfect technology on design of information system has also been discussed. ... More
Reference No: CISG0057TECPages: 98Published on: 24, June, 1999
Abstract: This note describes the features of the spread package, MS Excel through several examples. The emphasis is on those features that are of particular interest to management students. The examples deal with what-if analysis, financial analysis, data and string manipulation, database operations and macros. There are twenty problems, and a ... More
Reference No: CISG0054Pages: 4Published on: 13, April, 1999
Abstract: "This is ridiculous. Losses worth Rs 500 in a single week" said Shirish the pantry manager of Dormitory 14 in IIMA. Shirish was talking to Ankit the pantry manager of dormitory 12. The two students were discussing the pantry losses that had burgeoned in the past few weeks. Shirish had closed his pantry ... More
Reference No: CISG0047EXPages: 3Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: This set consists of five Excercises that can be solved using the interactive features, without any programming, of standard data management packages such as dBASE, FoxPro and Access. The features that are to be used are relation creation between multiple files, and updating a master file with one or more ... More
Reference No: CISG0048EXPages: 6Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: This set of Excercises consists of five simple problems, to be solved by beginners, on a data management package such as dBASE, FoxPro or Access. The problems require a straightforward application of features like updating a master file with a transaction file, after setting a relationship between them. The problems ... More
Reference No: CISG0044Pages: 22Published on: 9, October, 1997
Abstract: This case describes how computerization helped in solving the problems and complexities of the manual systems of the Times of India organization. It discusses a major effort by the centralized IT department to develop and implement an application portfolio to support the new strategic thrust. How this supported the advertisement ... More
Reference No: PROD0236EXPages: 3Published on: 20, November, 1996
Abstract: This exercise illustrates the role of coordinated decision making in a supply chain. It can be used to determine the benefits of coordination and for evaluating the impact of production decisions on distribution and vice-versa. ... More
Reference No: CISG0041Pages: 14Published on: 28, September, 1996
Abstract: The case presents the features of an ERPS. It also describes the implementation process experience in an organization in the contract of materials management system. ... More
