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  1. Area Planning and Tribal Development: Experiments and Experiences **

    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

  2. A Note on Community and Social Structure **

    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

  3. What Time Core

    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

  4. Essay versus Objective Type Tests

    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

  5. Measurement of Attitudes

    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

  6. Job Design for Janitorial Service

    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

  7. Lala Bhogilal and Balaji

    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

  8. Corporate Strategy and Industrial Relations

    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

  9. Mahesh Kumar Jha

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: BP0102 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case traces the life of an individual who runs away from home, is employed as a domestic servant and enters industry. His interactions with top management and two different types of personnel managers, and his emergence and eclipse as a trade union leader are traced. ... More

  10. Janpath Hotels Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0295 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a mediumsized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More

  11. Early Socialization and Family Structure

    Authors: Maru, R M;

    Reference No: BP0099TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note describes early socialization of a child in an Indian family, child-rearing practices, and authority in an Indian family. It provides an opportunity for discussing Indian values and attitudes towards work, time, authority and organizational life. ... More

  12. Systematic Layout Planning

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0132TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes in detail the "systematic layout planning" technique of plant layout. Various steps involved in the use of the technique, i.e. product?quantity analysis, flow of materials analysis, analysis of activity relationship, construction of flow and/or activity relationship diagram, determination of space requirements, construction of space relationship diagram, ... More

  13. Gangs on Chart

    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

  14. On Advising Your Boss

    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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