Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

About: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is a education organization based out in Kolkata, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Supply chain & Emerging markets. The organization has 415 authors who have published 1354 publications receiving 21725 citations. The organization is also known as: IIMC & IIM Calcutta.

Dynamics of Multiple Memories Reflections From an Inquiry

Abstract: In this article, the author reflects on how a study on “organizational memory” in the context of software development firms in India brought forth a number of issues associated with choices in research. He proposes the conceptualization of organizational memory in heterogeneous, multiple kinds of ways, emphasizing its plurality and explores how this can be done along varied dimensions. He also demonstrates how these findings in turn influenced the ensuing doctoral work, including the framework chosen and the methodology adopted.

Efficiency based decision rules for production planning and control

Abstract: Holt et al.'s (1960) model (the HMMS model) was one of the earliest mathematical programming approaches to production planning and control. The model uses quadratic cost functions and the coefficients of the functions are determined by curve fitting techniques from data obtained on previous operation of the plant. Regression-based approaches fit a curve which represents the average trend prevailing in the observed data, whereas, using the technique of Data Envelopment Analysis, it is possible to identify a cost efficient frontier. Estimated coefficients based on such a cost efficient frontier represent the best performance prevailing in the observed data. The two approaches for estimating the coefficients of the cost functions and the corresponding production plans are compared using a numerical example.

Privacy Calculus Theory and Its Applicability for Emerging Technologies

Abstract: One of the most important theories to be used and modified subsequently in the IS literature is the privacy calculus theory. This calculus governs the decision-making process of individuals to predict certain behavioral outcome like, disclosing personal information, intention to use an e-commerce site, in the presence of perceived privacy risk and perceived benefits. In this paper, we seek to analyze the relevancy of privacy calculus theory for certain emerging technologies and platforms (i) Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) (ii) Internet Of Things (IoT). We identify some of the perceived privacy risks and benefits in these emerging technologies. The insights gained from this study will enable researchers to further study the behavioral intention of organizations/people to use these technologies in the presence of privacy risks and benefits.

Application of a collection‐control model for scientific libraries

Abstract: This collection-control model is based jointly on book age and collection proportion in each of several classes of a subject matter classification system Application of the model to the physics bookholdings of the Mathematics-Physics Library of the University of Pennsylvania indicates that the same number of home uses as actually occurred in 1968 could have been generated by a physics collection 602 percent the size of the actual collection It also provides estimates of the number of books to be acquired and weeded during the succeeding year Opinions of subject-matter experts should be incorporated into the decision to determine titles to be removed from the active collection

Optimal Pricing for Wireless Services: A Dynamic Analysis in a Spatial Framework

Abstract: The issue of wireless service pricing is an important concern in wireless networks. Underpricing as well as overpricing of such services, that occur ubiquitously, can adversely affect the growth of the sector and often leave a dent on the benefits of consumers. Different prices for wireless services prevail under supply and demand constraints. However, the notion of the "optimal price", which will maximize the total social benefits from the perspective of the consumer and the service provider or the firm, can result in the wellbeing of both the associated stakeholders. This is the entry point of this analysis. Setting such an "optimal rule of pricing" would in turn act as a tool for regulators and investors to exercise the best practices in terms of resource utilization. This paper is an attempt to establish a theoretical framework for obtaining such an "optimal pricing rule" under the assumptions of the existence of multiple service providers, consumers over multiple geographical locations and for a given time period. It has been shown that such a price also ensures Pareto-Optimality.