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: 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: 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
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: CMA0714Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The paper industry in India is highly capital intensive and has grown rapidly in the past. Interesting to note that the number of pulp and paper units have increased from 17 in the early 1950's to 250 in 1985, and production of paper and paperboards from 1,35,000 tonnes in 1951 to 15,00,000 tonnes in 1985 - a ... More
Reference No: CISG0015Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case traces the growth from inception of a software company over a period of one decade. It outlines the company's strategy in developing an export market and provides some insight into the types of software development projects undertaken by the company. Some of the current management practices of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0332TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: In this note the macro-economic identities relevant to an open economy are built up, and represented diagrammatically, for easy understanding and conceptualisation. ... More
Reference No: PSG0064TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note starts with a discussion of the reasons for the recent interest in privatization. After defining privatization, it looks at criteria for selecting industries to be privatized. It then discusses the modalities, techniques and implementation of a privatization programme. ... More
Reference No: QM0235Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This case provides data on manufacturing process, raw material availability, management and organization, as well as project costs. It is meant to be used as an exercise in project appraisal. ... More