Showing papers by "Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad published in 1982"

A lot size model with backloǵ ǵinǵ when the amount received is uncertain

Abstract: In most economic lot size models, the demand during stockout period is either completely backordered, or lost. Also, the quantity received is assumed to be the same as the quantity ordered. In this paper, a lot size model is described in which the demand during stockout period is either completely or partially backordered, and also the quantity received is uncertain. The standard deviation of the quantity received is taken to be independent of, or proportional to, the quantity ordered. In both cases, the results obtained are shown to be extensions of the well known results of the simple lot size model with backordering.

Patterns of diversification in larger Indian enterprises

Abstract: Based on a sample of 72 large public and private sector companies, this paper highlights patterns of diversification in Indian industry during 1960-75. These two groups were divided into sub-categories and diversification patterns were analysed for each sub-category. The sample as a whole showed a fairly rapid rate of diversification. While the private sector firms showed a pronounced tendency towards unrelated diversification, the public sector units tended to diversify primarily into related businesses. In India, patterns of diversification seems to be influenced strongly by governmental regulations and public policy.

Some approaches to modeling complex information systems

Abstract: State-of-the-art of modeling complex information systems is briefly discussed. A distinction is made between macrolevel and microlevel modeling of such systems. Modeling approaches and techniques, appropriate for each of these two levels are described and assessed.

Top management selection for public enterprise : Is private sector model appropriate ?:

Abstract: Top management selection for pubticenterprises hasbeena continuing problem for the Government. Scores of public enterprises, including some big and important ones, remain headless at any time, desp...

A framework for designing an MIS for health delivery system in rural India

Abstract: A framework for designing an information system for planning and monitoring of rural health services is proposed in the Indian context. For effective monitoring the framework emphasises selection of a set of programmed and non-programme indicators on inputs, activities, efficiency and impact and their integration at the district level. For planning, a village level data base is proposed which will integrate environmental data with health programme data. Illustrative examples are provided for key features of the MIS and finally those elements of the information system which are either too complex or too voluminous to be handled manually are identified and the possibility of using computers for such analysis is explored.

Frontiers of management research abroad

Abstract: “The whole in a nutshell!” That is Frontiers of management research abroad. To expose Indian readers to management research abroad we present in this new feature jargon free summaries of recent res...