Reference No: PROD0161TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals with the technique of work analysis, covering various aspects like procedures used to select the job for study, recording instruments, critical evaluation of recorded data, and development of improved methods of performing work. ... More
Reference No: OB0119TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note explores the area of organizational change by employees low in the organizational hierarchy. In the past, the emphasis has always been on change processes initiated or supported by top management. Increased specialization, however, has resulted in a high calibre of people at all organizational levels, who strive to ... More
Reference No: MAR0257TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note is meant for users of marketing research. It provides an understanding of purposes of research in a decision- making situation in marketing research, alternative research designs used in marketing research, and criteria/guidelines for selection and evaluation of alternative designs for specific research studies. The specific research designs ... More
Reference No: PROD0158TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note basically deals with an overall production requirement planning. All aspects of production planning are viewed from an information systems viewpoint. A structure for production planning and control is formulated and the key decision areas are indicated. ... More
Reference No: OB0117TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the conflict?cooperation problem in industrial settings. After a brief mention of the Lewinian theory of conflict, potential sources of industrial conflict as well as the ways and methods of reducing and resolving the industrial conflict have been suggested. Taking the position that conflict and cooperation are two extremes ... More
Reference No: MAR0253TECPages: 11, 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Part I discusses the following topics: value analysis in perspective, product selection and information collection, the definition of functions, and function cost matrix. Part II discusses the following three cases: 1) Dunlopillo Mattress, 2) Export Sales Office, and 3) Conventary Climax Engines Ltd. In these notes an effort is made to illustrate how ... More
Reference No: QM0160TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the important points to be considered in fitting a linear regression to a set of data. It includes all important results in regression analysis and their interpretations. ... More
Reference No: PROD0156TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note gives a brief description of the behavioural dimension of job design. Both traditional or micro approach and the behavioural approach have been considered. The methods with behavioural implications such as job enlargement, job enrichment and job rotation are briefly described. ... More
Reference No: CMA0521TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note presents the social and economic profiles of three villages - Vilayatpur of Jullander district in Punjab, Sarangpur of Allahabad district in UP, and Zawar, a tribal village of Udaipur district in Rajasthan. It discusses the process and direction of social change which these villages witnessed due to (a) ... More
Reference No: ECO0267TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note discusses the nature and operations of typical ancillary industries in the small scale sector. It emphasizes the economic and managerial factors that are significant in the working of ancillary industries. It includes material on Government policy for development of ancillaries in the small scale sector. ... More
Reference No: OB0115TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Nonverbal communication confirms, contradicts or acts as a powerful substitute for verbal communication in almost all interpersonal transactions. In his book, "Manwatching??A Field Guide to Human Behaviour," highly illustrated with field observations, Desmond Morris shows how people signal their attitudes, desires and innermost feelings more powerfully through unconscious bodily ... More
Reference No: OB0123TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This article is aimed at discussing role and stress. It gives a brief discussion about role, and discusses in detail stress and its relation to role. The term "role" is defined and its various meanings are brought into focus. The various stress?inducing factors within the individual and also in ... More
Reference No: PROD0152TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: ABC analysis is a basic tool for analysing the characteristics of a range of items at an aggregate level. In this note the applications of ABC analysis to two important areas of inventory management is considered:( 1 ) the estimation of aggregate inventory characteristics, and ( 2 ) designing individual item decision models using ABC ... More
Reference No: CMA0518TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note provides information for analysing the following three questions: 1. Why does the function of finance arise? 2. How have the rural households in India met their financial or rather credit needs in the last three decades? 3. What roles and objectives have the financial institutions in India visualized for meeting the ... More
Reference No: BP0163TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note gives the authors' observations, based on their experience of simulated job interviews of forty IIMA students of the Managerial Oral Communication course in the academic year 1979-80. It provides information on how the interviews were structured, the theme of the interviews, preparation made by the students for the ... More
