Reference No: ECO0247TECPages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note discusses various theories of consumption behaviour, examines limitations and strengths of each theory, and provides a general consumption function suitable for India. ... More
Reference No: PROD0124TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Involves the application of systematic layout techniques for a plastic bags manufacturing plant. It focuses on the understanding of the principal steps required for the use of the technique. Development of several alternative plans and their evaluation are envisaged. ... More
Reference No: QM0123TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Part- I describes basic methods of sorting records stored in the primary memory of a computer. Methods covered are distribution, distribution counting, radix, insertion, selection, merge insertion, bubble, shell and radix exchange sorts.Part- II covers advanced methods that are complex but efficient for sorting files residing in the main ... More
Reference No: MAR0117TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the nature of measurement in marketing. The existing ways of measuring knowledge and attitude scaling techniques like Thurstone's law of comparative judgement, semantic differential scaling, Thurstone's differential scale and Qsort have been discussed. Aspects of validity and reliability, and methods for establishing them are included in the note. ... More
Reference No: PROD0140TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with problems of measurement of productivity at the firm level and aims at evolving possible methods for its measurement. The method actively considered involves the measurement of value added output and all inputs. ... More
Reference No: BP0104TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note enumerates questions that a writer needs to internalize for improving his ability to write persuasively. Part I explains the process of communication a writer goes through and the characteristics of written communication. Part II raises the questions the writer should answer while writing his notes or reports. Part ... More
Reference No: PROD0129TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note deals with incentives computation and the evaluation of the incentive scheme used in a firm manufacturing industrial explosives. The individual scheme used is the "work reward scheme" and the group scheme used is the "multifactor work reward scheme." In a situation where output is predominantly process?controlled, the ... More
Reference No: QM0121TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape-based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More
Reference No: ECO0242TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Emphasizes the importance of systematic research in the framework of the relevant export-marketing environment for formulating export business strategy at the firm level. It explains the concepts of "export market environment" and "export business strategy" and points out some important decisions that a corporate unit planning export marketing has to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0094TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note traces the influence of environmental factors on the evolution of an industrial relations strategy for a firm and distinguishes between collective bargaining postures and rigidities arising from ideological factors. ... More