Reference No: PSG0011TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Sub-centres have been set up to bring health services closer to the rural population. One sub-centre is meant for 10,000 population staffed by an auxiliary nurse, midwife and a dai, with a sanction of Rs 2,000 worth of medicines. Several studies have been conducted to find out how far has the present ... More
Reference No: MAR0237TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note explains the objectives of industrial advertising and points out the differences between consumer advertising and industrial advertising. The basic form of industrial advertising may be a catalogue page, simple reminder, and testimonials, pointing out product differentials -- straightforward prestige or a pioneering approach. Apart from the press and ... More
Reference No: PROD0150TECPages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note deals with various aspects of scheduling problems in a job, such as technology, criteria for scheduling, scheduling single machine systems, and simulation results obtained using heuristic rules. ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(E)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The forms of parliamentary control are discussed in this note. It lists the various channels through which Parliament exercises its control. The effectiveness of various channels, including the Committee on Public Undertakings, is brought out. The discussion of parliamentary control is in the context of the autonomy and accountability of ... More
Reference No: MAR0218TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the various important aspects that should be taken into account in formulating an advertising plan, and also the approach for developing it. The advertising plan describes the product its physical characteristics as well as its uses. The advertiser has to develop a "unique selling proposition" which induces the ... More
Reference No: ECO0260TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses industrial policy in India with reference to the three policy resolutions (1948, 1956 and 1977). Industrial policy is examined against the background of economic policy and its broad objectives. Towards the end, questions are raised in the area of evaluating industrial development. Statistical tables relating to industrial development in India ... More
Reference No: PROD0148TECPages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses the method of scheduling batches in intermittent production systems. The production systems covered are single machine and multiple machines. Problems of scheduling multiple products are also considered. Computational details are provided for time invariant as well as dynamic batch sizes. ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses the ministerial control of public enterprises. It lists powers of the ministry with regard to the boards of directors and the effectiveness of this control. The note also discusses the empirical relationships between the concerned ministry and the public undertakings. ... More
Reference No: MAR0216TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Consumer incentives play an important part in sales promotion. They are primarily intended to boost the sales of the product or service in question. Consumer premium is probably the most important incentive technique. There are direct consumer premiums and conditional consumer premiums. Refill packs, deferred payment schemes and guarantee for ... More
Reference No: ECO0258TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses the characteristics, specification, estimation, testing and uses of econometric models. The various aspects are illustrated through the example of the tea demand model for India. ... More
