Reference No: CMA0266(C)Pages: 6Published on: 20, February, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the problems of investment in the silo system of storage for processing paddy in Sri Lanka. The investment decision is to be made in the context of the existing storage system. The objective is to show how the capital budgeting technique could be used in storage system. ... More
Reference No: CMA0303Pages: 7Published on: 9, November, 1974
Abstract: The case illustrates the nature of interaction between members of a village community on certain special occasions. The pattern of interaction reveals the underlying role relationships the leadership structure. It also brings out the rigidity or flexibility of norms in a village community, the various maintenance tasks of social authority. ... More
Reference No: OB0143TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The concepts of a space on the role set are important in understanding role dynamics. While the former uses the self in the centre and all the roles an individual occupies around it, the letter uses the organizational role the individual occupies in the centre and all other organizational roles ... More
Reference No: OB0075TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Briefly discusses the concept of role as used by scientists and sociologists and social psychologists, and the nature and causes of role conflict faced by the incumbent of social role. ... More
Reference No: MAR0137Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deals with three kinds of research approaches exploratory, survey and experimental. Three research problems requiring these three kinds of designs are included in caselet form. The purpose is to discuss alternative research approaches and the criteria used to match the design with the nature of the problems. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0106TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Discusses the concept of job enrichment and its relevance to Indian conditions. Independent survey results are discussed to show its importance and need, as also its limitations and the precautions one should take before implementing the job enrichment programme. ... More
Reference No: ECO0206TECPages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note contains the following: (a) A discussion of the various components of a time series, viz. secular trend, seasonal fluctuations, cyclical variations and irregular or random movements. (b) A methodology of decomposition of a time series into its four components. (c) Decomposed series of money supply in India. (d) ... More
Reference No: OB0104TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Stereotypes are distorted perceptions and opinions we have about groups of people. Such distortions arise from various sources that are too weak to warrant generalizations. Stereotyped views of people vitiate one's new experiences and learning. An awareness of this common flaw in human behaviour can, however, salvage us from snap ... More
Reference No: F&A0224Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deals with the problem of equitable pricing in a situation where: 1) common facilities are shared by two groups of clientele, with a high incidence of joint costs; 2) the methods of pricing for the two groups are different? one group charged on an "actual cost" basis and the other on fixed ... More
Reference No: ECO0204TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Discusses the aIternative method for obtaining the Best Linear Unbiased Estimates (BLUE) of a relation having auto-correlated disturbance term. The use is illustrated through Indian data. ... More
Reference No: MAR0113Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case describes a quantitative model for selecting the minimum cost media plan in order to achieve a desired level of reach and frequency in several target audience groups. The decision problem relates to adoption of the model for drawing up a national press media plan on the basis of ... More
Reference No: OB0068TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: At some time or the other, in the course of our social life, those of the people with whom we come in contact influence, in some way, our cognitions, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour. The basis of such social influence may be voluntary or enforced, and dependent or independent. Information, reward ... More
