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  1. Short Interval Scheduling

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0178TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Deals with various aspects of short interval scheduling (SIS) such as significance and applications in various areas like production planning and control, fabrication and assembly work, maintenance, engineering work, clerical operations, and material handling. Management reporting in an SIS environment is also dealt with. ... More

  2. Relevant Costs and Revenue Concepts for Resource Management Decisions

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Sah, D C;

    Reference No: CMA0580TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Cost and revenue concepts used in economic decision making differs from their common usage. This note summarizes a few cost and revenue concepts to initiate discussions on their relevance for different types of decision making. A few specific questions related o resource management decisions have also been raised. ... More

  3. The Concept of Cost and Capital

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0360TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: The note discusses the concept and measurement problems of cost of capital in nontechnical language. ... More

  4. Introduction to Some Concepts and Methods for Project Formulation and Evaluation

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0568TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: This note covers some important concepts and methods which are normally used for project appraisal. Concepts and methods covered include (1) budgeting 'model' situation, (2) incremental concept, (3) current or constant prices, (4) direct and indirect impacts of a project, (5) acquisition and opportunity costs, (6) initial investment and terminal values, (7) time horizon, (8) time value of ... More

  5. Designing Personnel Policies to Meet the Emerging Organizational Challenges

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0157TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: The note examines the nature of the personnel function, its linkages to organizational viability, and examines this aspect in terms of three dimensions IR, selection and retention subsystems in terms of the future scenario. ... More

  6. Quality Circles

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0179TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Deals with the concept of quality circles (QCs). The historical evolution of QCs, basic philosophy, structure, techniques applicable for QC work, applications, and common misconceptions are discussed. The methodology for their implementation within an organization is spelt out and typical implementation problems are highlighted. Some illustrative examples drawn from Indian ... More

  7. Capital Investment Analysis: Correct Definitions of Cash Flows and Cost of Capital

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0361TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: This note compares the conventional and the Arditti-Levy methods of measuring cash flows and discount rate. It proves that the conventional method is consistent with the wealth maximizing principle. ... More

  8. Materials Requirement Planning

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0176TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: The note deals with materials requirement planning (MRP)??its significance, principal assumptions and prerequisites of the MRP system, and lot sizing techniques and advantages. Product structuring and other important aspects of the MRP are also considered. ... More

  9. A Methodology for Estimating Production Potentialities of an Area

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0578 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Attempts to present a methodology for estimating production potentialities of an area based on analysis of micro production units. Aggregation model was developed to obtain population parameters such that contribution of changes in production technology could be estimated. The methodology also involves the adjustments for some variables such as size ... More

  10. Uni Adds (Part I & II)

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0165(Part I & II) Pages: 9, 5 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure of an advertising company set up in 1982 in Andhra Pradesh. It has two parts. The first part presents the organizational structure in the early stages of the company and the problems faced by the company. The second part presents the revised organizational structure and ... More

  11. Organizing for Productivity and Implementing Productivity Programs at Shop Level

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0190TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: Describes an organization's experience in organizing the productivity programme. The technical and organizational aspects are dealt in the context of an engineering industry. The implementation of productivity programme is also discussed with the shop?level experience. ... More

  12. Introductory Problems for Operations Scheduling

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0188TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: Discusses the introductory concepts for step scheduling and gives some illustrative problems. ... More

  13. Thinking Through a Management Situation

    Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0186TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: In using the problem-solving and situational approach, the manager has to ask himself: (1) Whether he has understood the situation by rigorously and repeatedly asking the following questions: What? When? How? Why? Who(m)? Where? How much (many)? and (2) Whether he has brought all his creative, logical, and critical thought processes ... More

  14. Project Cost Control: Cost Estimating, Coding and Cost Accounting

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0189TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: Discusses the estimation of cost in project situations at various points in time. Also discusses coding to facilitate reporting and control of costs, and the cost accounting procedure for the project situation. ... More

  15. Naik's Dilemma

    Authors: Chopra, Anil; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0188 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: Illustrates how managers are likely to face an awkward situation if they act on an impulse without first being sure of their facts. Naik assumes that Patil, one of his subordinates, is the one who has been promoted and congratulates him. Patil takes it for granted that his boss knows ... More

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