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On the existence and efficiency of a voting equilibrium for a public good economy
(2010-03-28)The main purpose of this paper is to formalise the concept of a compromise function. Subsequently, given a compromise function, we define a voting equilibrium and prove the existence of such an equilibrium. Finally, we ... -
On the existence and efficiency of a voting equilibrium for a public good economy
(2010-03-27)The main purpose of this paper is to formalise the concept of a compromise function. Subsequently, given a compromise function, we define a voting equilibrium and prove the existence of such an equilibrium. Finally, we ... -
On the job and off the job areas of job satisfaction in relation to job involvement and participation
(2010-03-25)The study examines the effect of job involvement and participation on yon-the-jobz factors and yoff-the-jobz factors of job satisfaction in different groups. Data were collected from a sample of 145 officers and 135 clerical ... -
On the number of non - negative integral solutions to the Kanpsack problem
(2010-03-14)This paper develops expressions for the exact number of solutions to the well known Knapsack problem. These formula are compared with the bounds given by other researchers in this problem. A computer programme has also ... -
On the optimal staffing of surgeons and efficient scheduling of surgeries at a high-volume eye hospital
(2010-04-08)In this paper we consider an algorithmic approach of arriving at such an optimal level staffing given some practical constraints. We apply this approach to the surgery department of the paying section of the Aravind Eye ... -
On Transfer Pricing: Conceptual Thoughts on the Nature of the Multinational Firm
(2009-09-02)This paper deploys Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) to elaborate on the shortcomings of “mainstream” transfer pricing in multinational firms. Departing from the notion that multinationals increasingly (re-)organize their ... -
On WACC specifications and capital structure decisions: some conceptual propositions for practicing managers
(2010-03-26)Recent advances in our understanding of capital structure decisions have not yet made their mark upon our capital budgeting techniques and practices. This paper attempts to bridge this gap. In doing this, it offers a ... -
On wait - and - see stochastic linear programs: an application and an algorithm
(2010-03-12)This paper develope a computational algorithm for estimating the mean objective function value of a stochastic linear programming problem of the passive or wait-and-see type. The algorithm is applied to a problem connected ... -
One and two facility network design revisited
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 1998-08-01)The one facility one commodity network design problem OFOC with flow costs considers the problem of sending d units of flow from a source to a destination where capacity is purchased in batches of C units. The two commodity ... -
One dimensional Kakutani's fixed point theorem in problems of fair division: a classroom capsule
(2010-01-16)In this paper, we provide a simple proof of the one-dimensional version of the Kakutani s fixed point theorem, which is required to prove the existence of a Walrasian equilibrium in a two commodity multi-agent economy where ... -
One dimensional kakutani's fixed point theorem: a classroom capsule
(2010-01-16)A feature of the study of such problems which is difficult to miss is that there is a clear dichotomy between the analytical methodology concerning the study of problems of fair division of just one commodity and the ... -
An Online Magazine for and by Children: A Quasi Experimental Study
(2009-09-02)The objective of the study was to help children conceptualise and develop an on-line magazine and observe changes in their skills and confidence as communicators due to their experience of developing this online magazine. ... -
Online promotions: exploring the emerging opportunity in Indian market
(Indian Institute of Management , Ahmedabad, 2014)Online promotion has been employed by e-marketers to influence the shoppers during online shopping. In recent years, it has emerged as one of the promising tool in marketer’s arsenal to sway potential customers in Indian ... -
Online retailing paired with kirana – a formidable combination for emerging markets
(Indian Institute of Management , Ahmedabad, 2014)The World Wide Web was launched in 1991 by Tim Berners Lee and shortly after that, in 1994, Pizza Hut delivered its first pizza after receiving an online order. Electronic commerce is one of the boons of internet and the ... -
Opeartions research in national and multi - level planning
(2010-03-13)Rapid increase in the productivity of all sectors is required in developing countries for the betterment of their people and removal of abysmal poverty. This may be achieved through the institution of planning at the ... -
Open access temptations: Buyer beware
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2016-04-05)Backlash against "megapublishers” which began in mathematics a decade ago has led to an exponential growth in open access journals. Their increasing numbers and popularity notwithstanding, there is evidence that not all ... -
Open innovation at different levels for higher climate risk resilience
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2016-03)As climate variability is increasing, creating knowledge networks is becoming more and more important for bringing in, or leveraging the embedded resilience in the communities through cross-pollination of ideas, resources ... -
Operating characteristics of empty solar cooker
(2009-12-12)In this report we present some of the operating characteristics of an empty box solar cooker, under climatic conditions of Ahmedabad. Simulations indicate that cooker will perform satisfactorily during only six out of ... -
Operating characteristics of empty solar cooker under climatic conditions of Ahmedabad
(2009-12-14)In this report we present some of the operating characteristics of an empty box solar cooker, under climatic conditions of Ahmedabad. Simulations indicate that cooker will perform satisfactorily during only six out of ...