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Theoretical comparisons of estimators of finite population proportion under simple random sampling
(Society of Statistics, Computer and Applications, 2019)
We consider the classical survey problem of estimation of finite population proportions based on a polychotomous response variable when data on an auxiliary variable is known for all units in the finite population. Under ...
Quota-based affirmative action in higher education: Impact on other backward classes in India
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-02-20)
While quota-based and other affirmative actions remain on the policy radar of nations faced with social inequalities, there is limited evidence informing policy choices at the national level. This paper estimates the ...
Forefather distribution in a variant of Galton–Watson branching process
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-03-07)
In this paper, we consider a variant of a discrete time Galton–Watson Branching Process in which an individual is allowed to survive for more than one (but finite) number of generations and may also give birth to offsprings ...
Looking under the hood: A comparison of techno-economic assumptions across national and global integrated assessment models
(Elsevier, 2019)
Integrated assessment models are extensively used in the analysis of climate change mitigation and are informing national decision makers as well as contribute to international scientific assessments. This paper conducts ...
Mining top-k high utility item sets with effective threshold raising strategies
(ScienceDirect, 2019)
Top-K High Utility Itemset (HUI) mining problem offers greater flexibility to a decision maker in specifying her/his notion of item utility and the desired number of patterns. It obviates the need for a decision maker to ...
An examination of factors driving big 4 audit fee premiums: Evidence from India’s audit market
(American Accounting Association, 2019)
This study examines fee premiums earned by Big 4 auditors in India and identifies the primary reason
for such fee premiums. There are three primary drivers of Big 4 fee premiums. Big 4 auditors charge a fee premium
for ...
Using Karush-Kuhn-Tucker proximity measure for solving bilevel optimization problems
(ScienceDirecrt, 2019-02)
A common technique to solve bilevel optimization problems is by reducing the problem to a single level and then solving it as a standard optimization problem. A number of single level reduction formulations exist, but one ...
Cyclone Hudhud at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd, Vishakhapatnam
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2019-02-27)
This is a case of a crisis project management which showcases the unpredictable nature of the project and the role of management in handling the crisis. It is the case of a very severe cyclonic storm hitting the city of ...
Cummins India: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Women
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2019-03-07)
The case describes Cummins India’s journey of implementing a large scale change to bring about gender diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their organization. The case underscores how this journey from 7% female representation ...
Cummins India: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Women: A Teaching Note
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2019-03-07)