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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: Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0454TEC Pages: 15 Published on: 25, November, 1977

Abstract: Deals with various concepts relating to technology (intermediate technology, appropriate technology, modern technology, obsolete technology, high and low technology, etc.) and steps involved in technology assessment. The steps in technology assessment are illustrated with a few examples. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0131TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This note deals with a detailed method of writing a job description and the procedures for performing job analysis. It outlines the precautions to be taken and the information to be collected during a job analysis. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: BP0110TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The exercise describes the same incident from the viewpoint of three different union leaders. The incident, involving the president of the smallest union, results in stoppage of work in a section of the factory, and the possible halt of the entire factory within half an hour. Questions on how management ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0125TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This note summarizes the conclusions drawn by some scholars regarding the influence of the traditional norms of Indian society on the behaviour and attitudes of Indian managers. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0101TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This paper analyses the problems relating to the Indian industrial population, with special regard to commitment to work, general behaviour and attitudes, and the influence of traditional culture. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0135TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Describes the process of social change in India in the wake of the country's contact with Western society and culture. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0095TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This is a brief summary of two studies in Indian entrepreneurship and management. One study argues that Indian entrepreneurs at the onset of industrialization were not inhibited by religion and caste, as is believed by some scholars. The other study provides evidence to suggest that Indian managers are open to ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0130TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The so called traditional institutions in Indian society have always been subject to local variations. The many versions of the caste system, Hindu religion and joint family have undergone changes in response to internal and external forces. At the same time some fundamental aspects of the social structure have survived. ... More

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Authors: Prasad, R Venkataramana; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0136 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0124TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This note briefly describes the nature and strength of the major traditional institutions of India: Hinduism, Varna Ashram, the extended family and the regional linguistic groups. ... More

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