Reference No: QM0253TECPages: 12Published on: 9, October, 2008
Abstract: Success of revenue management (RM) techniques in Airline Industry is well known. Many other industries can be thought upon as a potential sector for RM. This note describes briefly various issues when RM is applied to unconventional industries. ... More
Reference No: CISG0101TECPages: 22Published on: 9, February, 2009
Abstract: Note describes key issues in design of a E-Government Portal covering both demand and supply side factors. The state of readiness in terms of technological sophistication and administrative maturity needed for launching a Portal is discussed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0408TECPages: 6Published on: 7, May, 2009
Abstract: This Note details the scope and domain of ‘Experiential Marketing’ (EM) by clarifying why and how EM is a strategic orientation that a firm chooses to adopt or discard. It explains how and why this orientation cannot be adopted in parts and executed in bits. Next, this Note identifies and ... More
Reference No: CISG0104TECPages: 306Published on: 23, June, 2009
Abstract: This note introduces the main feature of spread sheet through several examples. There are also several exercises at the end of the note. The examples and exercises are of interest to students of management. The feature discussed are those of Microsoft Office Excel 2007 version. ... More
Reference No: RJMC0015TECPages: 6Published on: 19, November, 2010
Abstract: This note provides a very brief introduction to some of the sociological terms and concepts used in discussions on the socio-political environment. It is primarily meant for the use of the students of the course Socio-cultural Environment of Business, offered at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. However, it can ... More
Reference No: CMHS0011TECPages: 12Published on: 24, March, 2011
Abstract: Negligence by doctors has to be determined by judges who rely on experts' opinion and decide on the basis of basic principles of reasonableness and prudence. This brings into a lot of subjectivity into the decision and the effort is to reduce it and have certain objective criteria. The paper ... More
Reference No: BP0343TECPages: 5Published on: 15, November, 2011
Abstract: Arbitration, the chosen method of business dispute resolution, has deep roots in ancient Indian culture. The 'gram panchayat' has been popular in Indian villages. People gave the status of God to the 'Panch', as has been detailed in the evergreen story 'Panch Parmeshwar' by Munshi Premchand. There are many instances ... More
Reference No: BP0345TECPages: 11Published on: 20, July, 2012
Abstract: Are law and ethics different? Is law necessarily ethical? Are all ethical acts legal? These are questions a business manager is confronted with while making business decisions. What is the price he is supposed to pay when he fails to comply legally and/or ethically? Should he care for ethical ... More
Reference No: BP0355TECPages: 11Published on: 24, January, 2013
Abstract: The rule of law is different from the rule of an individual, and is supposed to be essential for the development of any economy, and for peace, harmony and order in society. It connotes the supremacy of law, equality and predominance of legal spirit. However, unfortunately, it has been observed ... More
Reference No: BP0357TECPages: 18Published on: 7, February, 2013
Abstract: "The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression as a fundamental right to its citizens; this right also applies to filmmaking. The right is not absolute and can be restricted by the State. Restrictions can be imposed on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution. Pre-censorship is permitted by ... More
Reference No: F&A0507TECPages: 14Published on: 21, May, 2013
Abstract: The global financial crisis of 2008 led to a rethinking of many valuation models in fixed income. The notion of the risk free rate and the appropriate discount rate underwent substantial changes. By around 2010, a consensus emerged on the “Two Curve” model. This technical note provides an introduction to this model ... More
