Reference No: PSG0012TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note describes the MIES that was designed for monitoring PHC performance. A study was carried out on the monthly performance of 80 PHCs in six districts in Uttar Pradesh. One significant factor influencing performance of a PHC was the quality and quantity of supervision by district authorities. On the basis ... More
Reference No: CMA0509TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Various kinds of conflicts arise in the management of national parks: some arising out of the objectives and definitions of management, others mainly administrative and organizational. The note discusses these issues in general. ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(D)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses control through audit. In particular, it discusses the forms of audits, the role of the CAG, and criticism of the role of audit. ... More
Reference No: PSG0010TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The first part of the note focuses on how to plan clinic activities; discusses the planning process; outlines the steps in strategic planning; and suggests a list of broad approaches to achieve specified targets. Three exercises have been given. The second part is concerned with programme planning and the preparation ... More
Reference No: CMA0504Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Considerable forest lands have been deforested in the last couple of decades for various reasons. One of the most important causes of depletion has been unauthorized cultivation by local people. Periodically, considering the urgency of distribution of land to landless people, the government has been regularizing such encroachments. But, at ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses the characteristics of forms of organization for public undertakings and compares the strengths and weaknesses of each form. The note discusses the issues in the controversy about the forms of organization, particularly the controversy between company and public corporation forms. ... More
Reference No: ECO0264TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note examines (a) functional classification of industries; (b) pros and cons of some widely used techniques of demand forecasting; and (c) some issues governing the choice of a suitable forecasting technique for different categories of industrial products. ... More
Reference No: PSG0015TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The comprehensive model family planning clinics (CMFPC) are the only service units offering some specialized services. However there are other clinics outside FPAI system offering similar services. Therefore, some doubts have been raised by FPAI volunteers about the cost effectiveness of CMFPCs. The note outlines the activities of CMFPCs, including ... More
Reference No: OB0045Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The personnel manager of a recently?formed handloom development corporation introduces a format and procedures for the annual performance reporting of the corporation's employees. The corporation's managing director wants to know how the performance assessment system can be improved for monitoring output and spending more effectively. ... More
Reference No: BP0153TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note describes the evolution of Government of India's policy towards foreign investment in the oil industry. It brings out the gradual change in public policy from recognition of one hundred per cent foreign investment to a gradual nationalization of oil-producing companies in India. The main objective is to discuss
... More
Reference No: ECO0259TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Examines the case for the smallscale industry in relation to the problems of unemployment in India. It evaluates various arguments for and against growth of small enterprises. The emphasis of the note is largely to find out what may be described as the true place of small industries in ... More
Reference No: MAR0224Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case deals with the promotion of artificial insemination programme by a developmental agency. Results of a survey, which investigated the motivation for and barriers against the widespread use of artificial insemination, are presented. Based on the survey findings, a communications strategy for popularizing the programme has been suggested. Students ... More
Reference No: PSG0013TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Saraspur PHC, under the control of the District Health Officer
(DHO), was showing poor performance in all programmes.
Moreover, its performance was deteriorating every month. This
surprised the DHO, for so far Saraspur had registered average
performance. Recently, it had been taken over by the regional
training centre as a ... More