Reference No: QM0227Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This is a two variable problem in LP that can be used as an introductory case. It also has interesting issues related to shadow process, as well as scope for discussion on marginal contribution benefit versus average contribution benefit. ... More
Reference No: CMA0709TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note defines correlation and discusses various forms of correlations. Partial and rank correlations are also discussed, and an example is given to compute linear and rank correlation coefficients. ... More
Reference No: ECO0322TECPages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note explains the various sources and causes of international financial flows; discusses various accounts of the balance of payments, their disequilibrium and their corrective devices, with particular reference to India; highlights the significance of decision making; and gives a set of self-assessment questions for practice. ... More
Reference No: PROD0211TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note consists of six practice problems for beginners of spreadsheet packages. These are mostly meant for PGP students attending the preparatory programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0707TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note provides a framework for analysing agricultural and rural development policies. Four models are used 4-S to link spatial, seasonal, sectoral, and social aspects of a policy. 3-A to link access, assurance, and ability. Socio-ecological paradigms to analyse the relationship between ecological variables and portfolio choices of the households. ... More
Reference No: ECO0324TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note discusses various concept and tools of analysis about labour market, labour forec and unemployment with specific reference to India. ... More
Reference No: ECO0320Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case is based on a project prepared for the development of rural people in a taluka of Quilon district of Kerala. The project involves bodybuilding works for buses and other commercial vehicles under the cooperative form of organization. The cooperative society is expected to be formed by a group ... More
Reference No: PROD0209TECPages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note deals with the contract management process in projects. The note covers the entire gamut of the contract cycle. First, the various ways of defining contract responsibility are considered. Next, it looks at typical contract payment systems and methodologies for making choice of the appropriate payment system. It then ... More
Reference No: BP0228TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: Educational evaluation is defined as the measurement and appraisal of a comprehensive range of educational objectives, defined in terms of student behaviour, through the use of a variety of techniques. Student evaluation helps the teacher in adapting his instruction to the students' needs and in giving proper guidance. This note ... More
Reference No: F&A0411(A)Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The focus of the case is on the entry strategy of Spartek Ceramics India Limited., especially product selection, technology, marketing, and financial strategies of a start-up venture. It examines the alternative growth strategies open to the company in the context of changing industry structure and increased competition. The case also ... More
Reference No: CMA0711TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The two notes develop the idea that, in an organization, changes can be brought about through changing the monitoring system, indicators, and heuristics. The note gives examples from public sector rural developmental organizations and includes propositions which pre-existing managers can use. ... More
Reference No: CMA0703Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The objective of this note is to prioritize food processing industries for their working capital assistance based on their comparative performance in working capital management, profitability, and return to investment. The note provides information on intensity and solvency management, Management of Iiquidity and solvency cushion and profitability of three basic ... More
Reference No: ECO0326TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note discusses the various components of the time series and the factors causing them. Using the monthly data on tea production for the period January 1981 through December 1990 and the multiplicative model for the time series, it decomposes series and the model are then applied to derive forecasts for tea ... More
Reference No: CMA0710(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case is designed to facilitate discussion on various processes involved in agro input market research. The case is about a pesticide company, Mahesh Agro-Chemicals, which had introduced a synthetic pyrethrold "Borekill" in the eighties for controllin ... More
