Reference No: MAR0297TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: This note traces the history of tourism behaviour, and depicts the current significance of the industry in terms of both traffic volume and receipts in money terms. It also explains the significance of the phenomenon in India. It provides a socioeconomic profile of tourists visiting India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0671TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: This note explains the concept of social cost benefit analysis and details how it differs from financial analysis. It discusses various considerations necessary in pursuing social cost benefit analysis, principles of enumeration and evaluation of various costs and benefits, discounting and the role of social rate of discount, various constraints, ... More
Reference No: OB0176TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Despite the pervasiveness of political behaviour in organizations (Indian organizations being no exception), it has only recently started receiving the attention of organization theorists and researchers. This note presents a conceptual framework for understanding political behaviour. It discusses the meaning of political behaviour and suggests some organizational influences and target ... More
Reference No: BP0203TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The note traces the development of the case method of study and its application today in management education. Both the prescriptive and practical aspects of the method are discussed. The case method is compared with the traditional teaching methods and more recent innovative methods such as role-plays. The focus of ... More
Reference No: CMA0669TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Describes the poverty alleviation programmes in the country. Discusses the factors which hamper the development of rural areas and questions the Sixth Plan strategy of classifying the rural poor as a single category of "rural population below the poverty line." Instead, the note suggests two categories - 1) extremely poor or ... More
Reference No: OB0174TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Discusses the characteristics of perceptual processes, and the role of the object, situation and the perceiver in influencing perception. Some common human tendencies that can distort perception are discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0675TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note discusses the nature of follow-up exercises by NABARD for its refinance of rural development activities. It gives the proforma for various NABARD returns compiled at branch, district, and regional level by the concerned banks, and the back-up register maintained at branch level for collecting information on loans under ... More
Reference No: MAR0299TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The household sector is a reasonably large consumer of energy and in this sector cooking accounts for a large proportion of the energy consumed. The most used fuels are: 1) firewood, 2) kerosene, 3) LPG, and 4) electricity, in that order. Given the available alternatives and potential of solar energy, the note concludes that ... More
Reference No: BP0207TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note briefly discusses the method developed by Charles Kepner and Benjamin Tregoe on problem analysis and decision-making. The methods are formulated on the basis of two fundamental
points: (1) Every problem is a deviation from some standard of expected performance. (2) A change of some kind is always the cause of ... More
Reference No: PROD0204TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note introduces the features of expert systems and briefly discusses their applicability in the field of management. Expert systems aim to computerize the knowledge of one or more experts in a problem domain. Unlike in a decision support system, the overall direction for problem solving in an expert system ... More
Reference No: OB0179TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note discusses how the use of power affects organizational decision making. It discusses power, Authority organizational Politics, Sources of power and power tactics. It delineates Political Models from bureaucratic and national models of viewing organizations. It discussed in some detail how politics affects careers, Executive succession organization structure ... More
Reference No: BP0204TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note gives an overview of the dimensions involved in developing a communication strategy at both individual and organizational levels. Covers: a) the various stages in the process of communication, b) differences in interpersonal and organizational communication, c) percolation of personality and objectives
through communication, d) push and pull aspects ... More
Reference No: QM0219TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with an organization that is going for expansion in computerization. The organization already has some existing computer system and applications but due to poor response times the EDP Manager is planning to buy new equipment. The decision context relates to the selection of the appropriate hardware and ... More
Reference No: F&A0404TECPages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The objective of this note is to acquaint students with concepts of mergers, acquisitions and takeovers, and to explain the framework for evaluating such decisions. The note also gives the legal aspects relating to merger and takeover activities in India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0687TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note presents some facts and observations pertaining to
natural, synthetic, and reclaimed rubber production, marketing,
and processing. Issues on demand-supply management, pricing
policy, marketing organizations, etc. have been raised. ... More