Reference No: PROD0209TECPages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note deals with the contract management process in projects. The note covers the entire gamut of the contract cycle. First, the various ways of defining contract responsibility are considered. Next, it looks at typical contract payment systems and methodologies for making choice of the appropriate payment system. It then ... More
Reference No: CMA0709TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note defines correlation and discusses various forms of correlations. Partial and rank correlations are also discussed, and an example is given to compute linear and rank correlation coefficients. ... More
Reference No: BP0228TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: Educational evaluation is defined as the measurement and appraisal of a comprehensive range of educational objectives, defined in terms of student behaviour, through the use of a variety of techniques. Student evaluation helps the teacher in adapting his instruction to the students' needs and in giving proper guidance. This note ... More
Reference No: PSG0053TECPages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note reviews the efforts made in India's five year plans for different sectors in transportation and the recommendations made by various committees appointed by government to improve the efficiency of the transport system and achieve better coordination among different modes of transport. ... More
Reference No: ECO0323TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note attempts to: (a) explain the significance of optimization techniques in decision-making, (b) discusses the various concepts and techniques for optimization under appropriate heads, and also, (c) illustrates the application of optimization techniques in decision-making. ... More
Reference No: CISG0005TECPages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This note is meant to give an introduction to stepwise refinement as a method of describing/developing an algorithm, which can be later converted to a computer program in a procedural language like BASIC, FORTRAN, or PASCAL. In developing an algorithm in this strategy, using an informal language is convenient. ... More
Reference No: ECO0328TECPages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The note provides a brief review of Indian planning, and the data on various economic and social indicators in the country. In particular, it discusses the objectives, the strategy, financial resources and their mobilization, and the achievements and failures of economic planning in India.
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Reference No: CISG0002TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Learning is a very general term encompassing a wide variety of activities and is, hence difficult to define. It has commonly been regarded as the process of assimilating knowledge leading to increased understanding, summarization of experience, or any process which helps improve performance over time. Machine learning is an area ... More
Reference No: PSG0059TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The note traces the policies of the Indian government with regard to public enterprises at different times and seeks to relate the policies to the economic, social, political, and leadership determinants prevailing at respective times. ... More
Reference No: ECO0330TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The note discusses the objectives and instruments and developments pertaining to industrial policy, and performance of the industrial sector in India during the last 40 years. In particular, it reviews policies concerning the public sector, licensing, large industrial houses, foreign investment and technology transfer, small-scale sector, location, price and distribution, and ... More
Reference No: CISG0003TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This note explains the use of Goldworks II, an expert system development tool. This is a hybrid tool that allows a developer to work at two levels, viz., at a user's level and at a programmer's level. The emphasis of this note is in the development of expert systems using ... More
Reference No: ECO0327TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: The note discusses: (a) various income concepts such as GNP, GDP, National Income, Private Income, Personal Income, and Personal Disposable Income, and highlights their differences as well as differences between real and nominal incomes; (b) various economic units and circular flow of income among them; (c) various approaches to the ... More
Reference No: ECO0333TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case is focussed on a sugar mill project, to be promoted under the cooperative sector, for development of the rural sector. It contains realistic data for understanding project formulation, plus examining project feasibility and financial viability. ... More