Reference No: QM0205TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This paper introduces what an operating system is, how it has evolved over the years, the features of various operating systems, and measures of effectiveness of operating systems. ... More
Reference No: BP0199Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The Lakshadweep administration established a canning factory for tuna fish in the Minicoy Island in 1969 to achieve various socio economic objectives. A review in 1986 indicated that the factory was running in a loss because of low sales. The Lakshadweep administration faced the issue of utilizing the resources of the union ... More
Reference No: MAR0293TECPages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: A field exercise to find out prices charged to consumers forms the basis of this note. An attempt was made by student researchers to conceptualize as to what considerations organizations take into account while fixing their prices and pricing strategies. The reasons for a much larger or smaller spread between ... More
Reference No: F&A0379Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Focuses on the utility of financial ratios in assessing the financial health of a company. The case also intends to relate the operating performance and financial performance of the company by utilizing the concepts of operating and financial leverage. ... More
Reference No: CMA0647TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the experience of an IAS officer regarding social change in a hut construction programme in a west Indian district. It brings out issues in organizing change, political-bureaucratic interface; time frame for appraising individual risk, consequence of change, etc. ... More
Reference No: BP0197Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This case describes the information, planning, and control systems deployed by the Syndicate Agricultural Foundation and the Syndicate Bank for implementing their farm clinic programme. Background information has been given to enable students to appreciate the context of the systems described. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0175TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This note deals with two important components of salary administration- purpose and administration. Both components have been discussed in great detail. ... More
Reference No: CMA0644TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the minutes of the district dairy union in a backward district during the period 1972 to 1982. The purpose is to analyse the challenge that an evolving loosely-coupled organization faces in an uncertain environment. The issues relating to the process of organizational evolution are given in Part ... More
Reference No: BP0195Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with Ashok Leyland's expansion plans in two new locations in the context of the changing environmental conditions. Data on the company's products, performance, overall industry demand, competition, and new entrants are given to enable students to evaluate the expansion plan of Ashok Leyland and to decide whether ... More
Reference No: QM0208Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case describes a network model for aircraft maintenance scheduling with multiple resource constraints. Schedules are to be developed which minimize fluctuations in manpower resource requirements and the total time taken for project completion. Most of the activities have single time estimates, while a few activities have three time estimates. ... More
Reference No: CMA0639TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Discusses the general and selective credit control exercised by the RBI to regulate the flow of bank credit to various sectors, commodities systems and individual business enterprises. It also gives the information on changes affected in various instruments of credit control from time to time. The note also discusses the ... More
Reference No: CMA0650TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Ensuring a fair distribution of public resources has been the concern of planners and socially conscious academics for a long time. The limitations of market forces in catering to such needs of people, which at the current level of deprivation and scale cannot became "reasonable" demand is well recognized. However, ... More
Reference No: CMA0740TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note deals with the structure and development of leather industry in India. A historical perspective is presented on the export performance of different leather products to different destinations and brings into focus the plight of the artisans belongings to schedule cast and schedule tribes.
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