Reference No: PROD0136TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note deals with the design of work systems in post offices to understand the transformation process underlying the operating system. The note focuses on the tasks, flows and storages in the operating systems of post offices, and how work systems can be suitably designed taking into account the volume ... More
Reference No: PSG0007TECPages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: In this note, data regarding a district and a specific PHC in the district have been given and participants are asked to develop a strategic plan for the MCH programme in that district. In this process they also have to identify gaps in, and ways of obtaining available information. ... More
Reference No: ECO0225TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives a broad picture of the objectives and targets set in each Plan and the corresponding achievements of each Plan. It shows how the objectives and targets have changed from Plan to Plan and the degree of achievement in each Plan. It is to understand how the objective and target ... More
Reference No: MAR0233TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note describes "motivation research" in some detail. The elements constituting the "why" of purchase and consumption behaviour are briefly explained. The techniques, i.e., projective and non projective, are illustratively explained. Finally, the note discusses the importance of motivation research in market research. ... More
Reference No: ECO0249TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note explains the process of target setting in the Five Year Plans. The target for automobile tyres depends upon the target for production of vehicles, which in turn depends upon the growth in national income, industrial production and goods traffic. When the growth rate in income and industrial production ... 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
Reference No: PROD0127TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More
Reference No: PSG0020TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note outlines the steps that a branch of the Family Planning
Association of India would need to take in formulating a branch
study. This would require: 1) Defining the broad goals and objectives
of the branch in terms of services to be provided, client
segments, regional coverage, and channels to ... More
Reference No: QM0115TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The problem is to decide the optimum location of service centres for development in a taluka and a road network programme to connect these centres. Given budget restrictions, there is the additional problem of phasing the activities as well. ... More
Reference No: ECO0235TECPages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note analyses the trends in some of the indicators of the performance of the Indian economy such as national income, savings, investment, industrial production and agricultural production. ... More
Reference No: PROD0134TECPages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More
