Reference No: QM0233Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case presents the commercial activities related to the sale of tobacco in multiple locations of the same agency. The documents used and data generated are presented to facilitate computerization. The case focus on system analysis (and issues related to computerization). Adequate operational details of the Tobacco Board are presented. ... More
Reference No: PSG0065TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note describes the concept of MOUs conditions for their effectiveness, origin of the concept, different kinds of MOUs and their format, the mechanisms of monitoring MOUs and the lessons for meaningful application of MOU concept. It briefly describes the experiences in some countries and discusses the reasons for the ... More
Reference No: ECO0331TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The note discusses various smoothing methods of forecasting, including single and double moving averaging methods, single and double exponential smoothing methods plus Holt's and Winter's methods. Further, it illustrates the application of each of these methods through monthly time series data on the rupee-dollar exchange rate for the period January 1980 ... More
Reference No: CMA0713Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case deals with assessing the potential for promoting institutional credit for farm inputs distribution business of M/s B K Agrochemicals in Palanpur taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat State. For this purpose three factors are to be analysed. These are : (a) inputs market environment, (b) loan appraisal and ... More
Reference No: CISG0016Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case provides information on the Information Technology development and applications in Egypt, and the initiatives taken by the Egyptian Government to promote the use of IT. It discusses the setting up of the cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in 1985-86, and its growth during the next seven ... More
Reference No: PROD0225EXPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This exercise focuses on the different technological choices available for handling coal from a mine to a washery nearby. The four choices are: (a) Rail; (b) Belt Conveyor; (c) Road; and (d) Aerial Ropeway. Data is provided for cost benefit analysis. ... More
Reference No: PSG0063TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note gives the experiences of different countries with the MOU or contracting approach. French contracts, MOUs in different countries, the signalling systems in South Korea and Pakistan, and the performance contracts in Bangladesh are discussed. The experiences of different countries are compared and lessons drawn. ... More
Reference No: CISG0007TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This paper traces the evolution of information technology applications in the last three decades. A review of the impact of IT on Indian organizations suggests that we have failed to harness the full potential of this technology. The need for a planned approach to IT applications is discussed. Some approaches ... More
Reference No: CISG0014TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This is the seventh note in a series of seven notes on QBasic. The topics discussed in this note are: (i) need for external data files, (ii) different types of file organization, (iii) structure of sequential files, (iv) opening and closing a file, (v) how to create new sequential file, ( ... More
Reference No: IMG0004Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This reviews the structure of the software industry in its global dimension, explores the global forces playing in it, details the strategies followed by Indian companies, and describes the nature of the buying process abroad. ... More
Reference No: QM0234Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This case examines the monthly allocation decision between procurement centres and depots for the intra-state movement of rice in Andhra Pradesh. The decision is complicated by the presence of three types of rice and change of gauge points on the railway ... More
