Showing papers by "Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad published in 1991"
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TL;DR: In this article, a comparison of approaches proposed in the literature for the Capacitated plant location problem is presented, based on new theoretical and computational results, and the main emphasis is on relaxations.
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TL;DR: A Lagrangian relaxation-based heuristic for solving the capacitated plantlocation problem with side constraints is presented, having been obtained both on a mainframe computer and on a personal computer.
Abstract: In this paper we present a Lagrangian relaxation-based heuristic for solving the capacitated plantlocation problem with side constraints. The side constraints are upper-bound constraints on disjoint subsets of the (0-1) variables. Computational results are reported for some problems, having been obtained both on a mainframe computer and on a personal computer.
25 citations
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01 Jan 1991TL;DR: The performance of the first all-equity, closed-end growth fund, the Mastershares as mentioned in this paper, has been analyzed from the point of view of funds management, large investors and the Unit Trust of India.
Abstract: What is the performance of Mastershares the first all-equity, closed-end growth fund launched in 1986 by the Unit Trust of India — from the points of view of funds management, large investors and s...
17 citations
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01 Apr 1991TL;DR: In this article, the underlying decision problem of allocating the buses to depots was formulated as a transportation problem and shown how such a modelling can lead to significant reduction in dead kilometres.
Abstract: Minimizing dead kilometres is an important operational objective of an urban road transport undertaking as dead kilometres mean additional losses. This can be achieved by formulating the underlying decision problem of allocating the buses to depots as a transportation problem.Using data from an urban road transport undertaking, R Sridharan shows how such a modelling can lead to significant reduction in dead kilometres. Given the need for fuel conservation under the current circumstances in our country, this will mean considerable saving in petrol consumption.
8 citations
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TL;DR: In this paper, an attempt is made to study the available literature about flexible manufacturing systems and structure them into a synoptic framework, the purpose of the study is to capture the varied perspectives of the industries and researchers and to provide some conceptual directions for integrating them into the planning, design and implementation of such systems.
Abstract: An attempt is made in the paper to study the available literature about flexible manufacturing systems and structure them into a synoptic framework The purpose of the study is to capture the varied perspectives of the industries and researchers and to provide some conceptual directions for integrating them into the planning, design and implementation of such systems
7 citations
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TL;DR: The package of economic reforms initiated by the new PV Narashima Rao government, is likely to generate a strong tendency towards dispersal of power as discussed by the authors. However, whether this tendency will grow and mature, will depend upon what supportive reforms, both political and economic, are taken by the Indian State.
Abstract: The package of economic reforms initiated by the new PV Narashima Rao government, is likely to generate a strong tendency towards dispersal of power. However, whether this tendency will grow and mature, will depend upon what supportive reforms, both political and economic, are taken by the Indian State. There is need for a sort of dual federalism as well as for freeing the market from the innate centralizing impulses of monopoly capital. Deregulation, decentralization and demonopolization should grow together within a single framework of sustainable development and accountable government.
6 citations
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01 Jul 1991TL;DR: Bhatnagar and Jain this paper attempt a realistic assessment of India's software export potential by analysing the structure of the global software market and its implications for the Indian software industry.
Abstract: In this article, S C Bhatnagar and Rekha Jain attempt a realistic assessment of India's software export potential by analysing the structure of the global software market and its implications for the Indian software industry. Currently, India's software exports have been confined largely to one segment — coding of customized application, the market for which is likely to decline in the future. Therefore, according to the authors, the Indian software industry and the government will have to make concerted efforts in evolving a new strategy.
4 citations
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01 Jul 1991TL;DR: In other words, stress is an essen tial accompaniment of executive performance as discussed by the authors, and today's executive is constantly subjected to mental tensions, anxiety, depression and frustration.
Abstract: Today's executive is constantly subjected to mental tensions, anxiety, depression and frustration. In other words, stress is an essen tial accompaniment of executive performance. Increasingly, it i...
4 citations
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01 Jan 1991TL;DR: Public distribution system (PDS), which acquired prominence in India during the Second World War period, has evolved over the years as a major policy instrument of the government to ameliorate diff...
Abstract: Public distribution system (PDS), which acquired prominence in India during the Second World War period, has evolved over the years as a major policy instrument of the government to ameliorate diff...
3 citations
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors consider the problem of estimating a finite population mean in the presence of linear trend and suggest some sampling designs which are optimal within some classes of sampling designs for the use of sample mean, difference and regression estimators.
Abstract: This paper considers the problem of estimating a finite population mean in the presence of linear trend. Recently, Mukerjee and Sengupta (1990) have studied the existence of an optimal design-unbiased strategy under this set-up and have suggested optimal sampling designs whenever such optimal strategies exist. In this paper, we consider cases when such optimal strategies do not exist and suggest some sampling designs which are optimal within some classes of sampling designs for the use of sample mean, difference and regression estimators.
2 citations
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01 Jul 1991TL;DR: The Indian economy is passing through a severe crisis which is due to an accumulation of the combined effect of various forces operating in the domestic as well as the global economy,.
Abstract: Currently, the Indian economy is passing through a severe crisis which is due to an accumulation of the combined effect of various forces operating in the domestic as well as the global economy.In ...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the trends in direct foreign investments over the period, the patterns of ownership and control, the sources of technology of the FDI firms abroad, the sectoral and country distribution of outward FDI, and the factors that underlie the flow of these investments.
Abstract: This paper is based on the EXIM Bank International Trade Research Annual Award 1990 doctoral thesis "Foreign Direct Investments From India: 1963-83". It brings out the trends in direct foreign investments over the period, the patterns of ownership and control, the sources of technology of the FDI firms abroad, the sectoral and country distribution of outward FDI, and the factors that underlie the flow of these investments. The strengths and weaknesses of these investments are brought out. Indian outward FDI, i.e the fact that an economy at an early stage of industrialization has become a significant exporter of capital and technology (relative to investments within the economy) is interesting and not easily understood without bringing in the peculiar features of the home economy, viz. that capital accumulation and growth of the private corporate sector is restricted for structural reasons, and perhaps also due to policy reasons. Monopolistic structures, reinforced by policies such as industrial licensing in very many sectors has prevented the competition between capitals, which could have contributed to the growth of the home market. The small and slowly growing home market explains not only the industry patterns and the time pattern of FDI from India, but also certain other characteristics - that many of them are early entrants into host countries and are market seeking rather than market protecting, and hence quite different from advanced country FDI or even Korea which is well on its way to industrial transformation. India also shows much resources seeking investments, which can be expected to increase as growth places demands on India's limited natural resources.
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01 Jul 1991Abstract: Jettisoning antiquated controls is the easier half of the process of market liberalization. The process of creating new regulatory mechanisms and institutions to deal with the resulting new structure of the financial sector is more difficult. In the light of the Finance Minister's proposal to set up a high power committee to review the financial system in its entirety, this article attempts to set in motion an intensive academic debate on the entire subject. The authors discuss the impact of the recent economic policy package on various facets of the financial system and argue that the agenda for the proposed committee should include the integration of various financial markets, new instruments required for hedging risk, measures for investor protection, appropriate legislation, relevant tax reforms, development of financial infrastructure and the roles of regulatory agencies.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a general framework for studying threat bargaining games with correlated beliefs is provided, and a characterization of the Kalai-Smorodinsky solution without any monotonicity assumption is obtained.
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TL;DR: An attempt has been made in this article to study the selection and training procedures of Indian multinationals abroad, and the initial attempt to offer a course on International Business as an elective in the regular MBA programme has been described.
Abstract: An attempt has been made in this monograph to study the selection and training procedures of Indian multinationals abroad. The initial attempt to offer a course on International Business as an elective in the regular MBA programme has been described. The lukewarm response to this course suggests that there is a lack of appreciation by Indian businesses for training in international businesses. This was verified by the response to a questionnaire sent to Indian multinationals. The author concludes that the increasing opening of Indian economy may lead Indian businesses to a global perspective in the 1990s.
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TL;DR: Discusses the factors that led to adoption of automated circulation system in Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and presents in detail system design and output features of the system.
Abstract: Discusses the factors that led to adoption of automated circulation system in Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Presents in detail system design and output features of the system.
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01 Jan 1991TL;DR: In his article, J P Singh draws the attention of readers to various techniques for work design and organization and proposes a modified methodology for implementing new forms of work organization which will meet the needs of both management as well as workers.
Abstract: One of the most difficult yet challenging areas of critical reflection and action for behavioural scientists has been the design of work organizations at the operational level. Several path breaking experiences in this field in the West as well as in the Third World contexts have been documented, dissected and discussed. Interest in this field continues unabated although perhaps there has not been the kind of enthusiasm which behavioural scientists would expect from the harried world of operating managers who are always on the look out for the proverbial silver lining.
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TL;DR: In this article, a brief overview of dependencia theories of the 1960s and the OS response to them is given, followed by a brief on IMF Fund Adjustment Program which is viewed as unilateral pressure in favor of the MNCs.
Abstract: This paper is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). It gives a brief overview of the dependencia theories of the 1960s and the OS response to them. This is followed by a brief on IMF Fund Adjustment Program which is viewed as unilateral pressure in favor of the MNCs. The changes in the flow of FDI and the changing theories explaining the behavior of MNCs are discussed. Section II deals with India's new economic policy, its implications and the direction of change. This is followed by a discussion on the expectations of policy makers and the likely response from MNCs.
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TL;DR: In this article, the multivariate point process induced by the stochastic behavior of a two-unit redundant repairable system is studied and the reliability and availability are deduced as special cases.
Abstract: The multivariate point process induced by the stochastic behaviour of a two-unit warm standby redundant repairable system is studied. Expressions for the product densities of the events corresponding to the entry into each of the states and the interval reliability are obtained. The reliability and availability are deduced as special cases.
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01 Jul 1991TL;DR: In general, poverty alleviation programmes have been ineffective because of various factors as mentioned in this paper : the selection of the activity is faulty or the intended beneficiaries are not clearly defined or even clearly defined.
Abstract: In general, poverty alleviation programmes (PAPs) have been ineffective because of various factors : the selection of the activity is faulty or the intended beneficiaries are not clearly defined or...
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TL;DR: In this paper, it is estimated that during 1988 there was a demand for 17.7 million tyres in India and the demand is expected to reach 44 million tyres by the year 2000.
Abstract: The tyre industry in India grew slowly until the 1970's when there was a spurt of companies entering the market. During 1920's a few multinationals like Firestone, Goodyear and Dunlop entered the market as trading companies. There were no manufacturing facilities in India. Subsequently after 1936 multinationals started subsidiaries. During the 1970s many business houses entered the tyre industry market. It is estimated that during 1988 there was a demand for 17.7 million tyres in India. The demand is expected to reach 44 million tyres by the year 2000.