Reference No: PROD0173TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More
Reference No: P&IR0152(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case discusses the change from one type of appraisal system to another. The causes for the change, the problems of the old system and the needs of the organization in the changed environment are some of the factors considered. An appraisal format is also enclosed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0274Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case gives the details of the business outlook and the proposed strategy for a newly set up company, Electronic Controls Corporation. The company had been founded by six technocrats and underwent rapid growth within a five year period. ECC was one of a group of three companies and was ... More
Reference No: CMA0555(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of procurement of paddy in a monopsony situation in Sri Lanka when the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) was the sole agent for procuring paddy from domestic sources and through imports. In the existing system PMB was paying a huge amount as interest. ... More
Reference No: PSG0047(A)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The cases Antyodaya (A) and (B) present the experience of planning and implementing a target group specific development programme of a state government. The cases highlight the positive features in the implementation of the programme and raise questions about its design in the context of the kind of beneficiaries, the ... More
Reference No: F&A0359Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case has three objectives: 1) to give students practice in identifying relevant flows in the context of capital investment decisions; 2) to understand the process of computing NPV, IRR and payback; and 3) to see the impact of cash flow timing and inflation on investment criteria such as IRR and NPV. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0151(A)Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case concerns a collective bargaining situation. The charter of demands along with company data and information on the union are provided. ... More
Reference No: MAR0272TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note has four sections: Section 1: What is measured in marketing? Section 2: What is measurement? Section 3: How to select measures (scales), and Section 4: How to ensure validity and reliability of measures. The note is written with marketing decision-makers and marketing research executives as primary audiences. ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(D)TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the models for determining Economic Order Quantities (EOQs) for items in a multi?item situation with constraints. The derivation of EOQs for items under the constraint of average total investment in inventories is given. The EOQs for items where there is a constraint on total workload (i.e., number ... More
Reference No: ECO0284TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note presents an analysis of India's quota distribution policy for garment exports since 1979. It deals with the genesis, anatomy and working of the policies for different years, as well as a macro-level evaluation of the working of the policy. This note also reports a micro-level analysis of the results ... More
Reference No: CMA0557Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: During 1974, the State Bank of India started financing a sheep rearing programme, in the drought-prone Hosur Taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. The project was refinanced by ARDC and its duration was five years. Considerable time and effort went into the preparation of the project. Care was taken to prepare ... More
Reference No: PSG0045Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case traces the evolution of a rural health project in a backward district. It describes the reasons for the project team's work in this field and identifies its activities and their interrelationships. Managerial responses in terms of charges that have taken place in the project over time are presented. ... More
