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Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant;

Reference No: CMA0406TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 14, October, 1976

Abstract: The note discusses the relevance of various theoretical concepts of area planning to development tasks. It examines in particular the applicability of these concepts to tribal development. The actual processes of drawing up plans for tribal development are discussed in the context of the framework developed earlier. ... More

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Authors: Haque, S M ;

Reference No: CMA0419TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 17, December, 1976

Abstract: The community is the smallest territorial group that can embrace all aspects of social life. According to Macabre and Page, the bases of community are locality and community sentiment. Merton views social structure as comprising "the patterned arrangements or role-sets, status-sets, and status sequences." The Indian village community for example ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0128TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the use of a process chart called "gang process chart" for improving the method when a group of workers is involved. The gang process chart helps to identify avoidable delays and movements in the process and also examine the possibilities of elimination/ combination of operations. The process being ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0103TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note gives the author's views on some ways of improving the effectiveness of advising one's superior. ... More

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Authors: Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0297 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: P&IR0093TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note traces the changing concepts of profit sharing bonus over the last thirtyears. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: BP0101 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Shanti; Raghavachari, M;

Reference No: QM0080 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Studies Gujarati housewives' choice of cooking media, and is based on their answers to a questionnaire. Students are required to analyse the data to find out the housewives' preference for cooking media in a locality of Ahmedabad. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0133TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the use of the time study technique for setting up time standards of repetitive and reasonably short?cycle operations. The specific operation in question is a core?making operation in a foundry. ... More

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

Reference No: P&IR0097TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Discusses and evaluates the two kinds of selection techniques (essay and objective). It also raises issues concerning them. ... More

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Authors: Arul, M J; Misra, Sasi B;

Reference No: P&IR0109TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes several approaches and techniques of attitude measurement, like direct observation, self report, and attitude scales. The specific attitude scales described in some detail are: Thurstone's scale, Likert's scale, the Scalegram techniques, and the Semantic differential. The strengths and limitations of various attitude measurement techniques have also been examined. Is ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0309 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a comprehensive case in variance analysis covering material, labour and overhead variances. Analysis of variances needs to be followed by assigning responsibility for the variances. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: P&IR0094TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note traces the influence of environmental factors on the evolution of an industrial relations strategy for a firm and distinguishes between collective bargaining postures and rigidities arising from ideological factors. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0127TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More

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