Reference No: MAR0206TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Gives a set of tables that will be useful in analyzing the industrial vis-a- vis the consumer industry. It briefly explains the tables, and the exercises that can be worked out. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0125TECPages: 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
Reference No: CMA0465TEC Pages: 4Published on: 17, October, 1978
Abstract: The note deals with the purpose and content of the feasibility reports of a project and integrates various dimensions of information about an investment propose which needs to be put before the decision-making levels. ... More
Reference No: OB0159TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note is a key for analysis of the self-test on working as a change agent and should be used in conjunction with the use of the test scoring should be done by the participants taking the test. It groups the behaviour statements in the self-test into five categories of ... More
Reference No: PROD0148TECPages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses the method of scheduling batches in intermittent production systems. The production systems covered are single machine and multiple machines. Problems of scheduling multiple products are also considered. Computational details are provided for time invariant as well as dynamic batch sizes. ... More
Reference No: OB0109TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note posts centrality and image as two key concepts in working across organizational boundaries. It suggests that a change agent can alter perceptions of centrality and images of subsystems in ways to increase the chances of changes coming about. ... More
Reference No: OB0093TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note suggest why a change agent needs to develope a political model of organizational functioning and how he can go about it. The process of emergence and change in social structures in the organization, interest articulation at individual and group level, decision making to resolve conflicting demands, implementation of ... More
Reference No: PROD0146TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the branch and bound approach to solving general flow shop and job shop scheduling problems in the deterministic case. The three?machine flow shop problem is considered first; the approach is then extended to multi?machine flow shop problem. A branch and bound approach is provided for job ... More
Reference No: PROD0151Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case describes the design of a tape oriented sales analysis system for a company engaged in distribution of a large number of products. The case leads on to a more sophisticated disk based design. ... More
Reference No: OB0160TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This is a self-test containing statements intended to provide insights into the behaviour of people as change agents. It is an aid to identify participant's strength and areas for developments as change agents. It should be used in conjunction with a key for its analysis. ... More
Reference No: PROD0149TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the "reaction rate method" of production planning. The production control rule suggested by this approach is illustrated by means of an example. Broadly, the control rule determines the extent to which the preliminary production level should be adjusted to accommodate forecast errors. In achieving this, it focuses on ... More
Reference No: PROD0147TECPages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Discusses various aspects of the scheduling function. Discusses the basic structure, basic technology, and types of models relating to scheduling. The problem is then formulated in quantitative terms and Gantt chart representation is given. Various assumptions made in the analysis of scheduling problems are critically reviewed and measures of performance ... More
Reference No: BP0139Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The bio-data of three students who were interviewed for the position of management trainee (non-technical) are provided for reading before hearing a tape-recording of the interviews. ... More
Reference No: PROD0150TECPages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note deals with various aspects of scheduling problems in a job, such as technology, criteria for scheduling, scheduling single machine systems, and simulation results obtained using heuristic rules. ... More
