Reference No: QM0113TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the simulation of queuing systems and its importance in different areas such as ships requiring unloading facilities at ports, aircraft awaiting a clear runway in order to take off, etc. It also briefly discusses the three methods?experimentation with the real system, analytical methods, and simulation?available for ... More
Reference No: BP0069(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A comprehensive case, Hindustan Tractors Limited (AR) brings the functional and general management policies of the company into sharp focus against the background of industry trends, competitor strategies, and government licensing and pricing policies. The case is helpful in explaining how the companys basic policies were ill tuned to techno ... More
Reference No: MAR0171(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Certain doubts were raised about the effectiveness of promoting Minadex as an iron tonic. The agency set to work on a new proposition which would highlight specific benefits rather than make general claims about health and energy. A survey of tonic users, carried out before test marketing, reflected consumers' perception ... More
Reference No: OB0098TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to systematize some of the multiple definitions, meanings and approaches to socialization. The dominant matrix of socialization is the interplay of biogenic needs of the child and the cultural modes of meeting them. The concept of stages in terms of time and growth is central to the ... More
Reference No: BP0087(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the setting up Steel Authority of India Limited as a holding company for steel and associated input industries. It contrasts the various forms of organizations for government administration of indusry - joint stock company form, departmental undertaking, and the statutory corporation. ... More
Reference No: F&A0287Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the detailed classification and codification of 1) product groups, production departments, service departments and cost centres, and 2) capital and revenue accounts, financial accounting, cost accounting, classification of factory expenses, etc. from a real life accounting system. The objective is to use it as a vehicle for explaining the ... More
Reference No: OB0152TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The present note outlines the nature and functions of trade unions in India. The note deals with growth and structure of trade unions in the country, their finance, status and functions. Finally the problems and prospects of trade unions in the country are discussed. ... More
Reference No: ECO0213TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note briefly discusses the objectives of industrial policy and the major instruments of policies such as industrial licensing, import and export control, foreign collaboration, fiscal devices, control over monopoly, concentration, price control, and monetary imeasures and incentives. ... More
Reference No: QM0056TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note provides a general introduction to various system software components like assemblers, loaders, compilers, interpreters, operating system, etc. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0056(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1972, the manager, in charge of training, had to prepare a perspective plan for training for the period 1973- 75, to be submitted for the Board's approval. The priorities required to be kept in view while planning and implementing the training activities, and the specific recommendations to be made for overcoming ... More
Reference No: ECO0230TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the two types of methods for measuring the accuracy of forecasts: graphic methods and quantitative methods. Graphic methods include the control chart and prediction realization diagram; quantitative methods cover mean square error, decomposition fit, loss functions and the inequality coefficient. The note illustrates the use of all the methods. ... More
