Reference No: QM0024TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note contains an introductory exposition of capital investment analysis. It brings out through examples present value concepts, internal rate of return, payback period, etc and compares them as tools for investment analysis. ... More
Reference No: ECO0212TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note reviews the rationale and evolution of the industrial licensing policy in India. The various objectives of licensing are stated, and performance is then evaluated in terms of these objectives. The limitations of the licensing tool for meeting some of these objectives such as prevention of concentration, regional dispersal, ... More
Reference No: ECO0230TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the two types of methods for measuring the accuracy of forecasts: graphic methods and quantitative methods. Graphic methods include the control chart and prediction realization diagram; quantitative methods cover mean square error, decomposition fit, loss functions and the inequality coefficient. The note illustrates the use of all the methods. ... More
Reference No: F&A0286TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Shareholders, banks, financial institutions, internal management, government and others can usefully analyze the financial information contained in financial reports and statements. A commonly used technique for analyzing financial reports and statements is the ratio analysis technique. The note describes the concept of ratios, various types of ratios, effective use of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0119TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note discusses the process of productivity bargaining. It highlights its advantages to employers, workers and union officials. Sharing the gains of productivity and mechanics for doing it are also highlighted. ... More
Reference No: MAR0152TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note underlines the utility of industrial market potential index. Starting from a simple model, a procedure for developing an index of industrial market potential is finally arrived at. Development of the index would require selection of production statistics, and input and output coefficients. For some products the index has ... More
Reference No: QM0093TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the general problem of designing material provisioning systems for overhaul spares. As an illustration, an overhaul system for aircraft spares is discussed. The case discusses a simulation model and the use of this model for obtaining optimal material provisioning policies. ... More
Reference No: OB0082TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The article describes an approch and part of the technology of working with groups. The major focus is in exploring how to be a person with others and not reducing them to enches and shadows of one's own self. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0126TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note briefly describes some of the important amendments made after the proclamation of Emergency in the following statutes: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; The Factories Act, 1948; The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948; and the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. ... More
Reference No: ECO0210TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes and analyses the rates of growth and major structural changes in the industrial sector of the Indian economy during 1950-70. The aspects covered are specifically related to the major planks of industrial policy. An attempt is also made to evaluate the achievement of policy objectives with the help of ... More
Reference No: ECO0228TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the rationale, progress and problems of land reforms. It touches upon economic, technical and general socioeconomic problems caused by the implementation of the land reforms. ... More
Reference No: OB0065TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Four major issues on alienation, based on Kenneth Keniston's book, "The Uncommitted," are discussed. An individual can be alienated from almost anything. He can replace the old relationship by various other relationships. An individual can express alienation in a variety of ways. Alienation can be induced by a number of ... More