Working Papers: Recent submissions
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General knowledge test for competitive examinations
(2010-03-21)In this paper a schematic framework towards systematization of General Knowledge as a selection tool has been suggested. The standardized methods for GK test construction, test-format and scoring procedure have been ... -
The strategic management of development programmes: evidence from an international study
(2010-03-21)Why do some development programmes perform better than others? This paper explores a neglected area in public management - the managerial and institutional innovations which influence the outcome of development programmes. ... -
Migration: a case of Gujarat
(2010-03-21)Despite massive investments in rural development programmes during the last ten years, the problem of unemployment has assumed alarming proportions causing migration of the rural population. Although there are several ... -
Prediction of performance from motivation and ability: an appraisal of the cultural difference hypothesis
(2010-03-21)How do people integrate information about motivation and ability of a person when they predict his performance? As the dynamic motivation factor acts as an amplifier of the static capacity factor, a multiplying rule can ... -
Corporate investment in 1977: a forecast
(2010-03-20)This study entailed an analysis of all the projects sanctioned by the all-India term lending institutions. The author made an attempt to forecast the likely level of capital expenditures by the private corporate sector in 1977. -
Financial management research in India
(2010-03-20)This review article has attempted to highlight the trends in financial management research in India. It has shown how methodologies such as regression analysis, factor analysis, multiple discriminant analysis, control ... -
Linkages for lateral learning among farmers scientists and extension workers: story of match makers and lessons for link breakers
(2010-03-20)The linkages between farmers, scientists and extension workers have been studied through several angles. The barriers to learning at individual and organizational level have been listed. The relation between the type of ... -
Energy economic planning in the developing countries: a conceptual model for India
(2010-03-20)Developing countries have been adversely affected by the four-fold increase in oil prices of late 1973. As Energy sectors and other economic sectors are competing for the limited investible resources, increasing energy ... -
Disciplinary enquiries in industry: the law, the process and decision-making
(2010-03-20)The paper examines the legal issues involved in the conduct of disciplinary inquiries in industry and outlines the process in conducting such inquiries. The paper highlights the shift of emphasis from "holding a proper ... -
Influencing social behaviour: segment specification and formulation of ad strategy
(2010-03-20)The study illustrates the use of means-end chain analysis in sharpening of segment for advertising to influence social behaviour. MECCAs model has been used to develop the ad strategy. -
Predicting new product success: role of product-category related variables
(2010-03-20)Can one identify the major characteristics of the product class that facilitate or hinder the initial success of new products? Answer to this question should be of considerable interest to marketing managements in India ... -
Growth performance of niger crop: a state-wise analysis
(2010-03-20)Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra are the major producers of Niger seed in India. Despite alteration in their relative shares, these four states together continue to dominate the scene in terms of area and production. ... -
Managing access assurance and ability: what should rural development managers learn and unlearn
(2010-03-20)Training of rural development managers has attracted considerable attentionin the recent pest in light of the drive in the Central Government for upgrading the professional skills of development managers. However, the ... -
Fiscal implications of price level changes and investment decisions
(2010-03-20)This paper explores the effect of inflation on the real value of shareholders' equity given the current depreciation policy with respect to the corporate income taxes. Would partly debt financing of the firm's activities ... -
Growth of trade unionism in India
(2010-03-20)This paper gives a historical account of trade unionism. It considers political, economic and social developments which have moulded the growth pattern of trade unionism in India. The survey is divided into various phases ... -
A regulatory framework for mutual funds
(2010-03-20)The financial services industry in the Indian economy is undergoing a sea change. One major change that has taken place in the last few years is the establishment of a large number of mutual funds. It is widely recognized ... -
A generalised scale for pretesting print advertisements
(2010-03-20)The Working Paper presents the findings of a research study which was initiated to develop a generalized scale which could be used to pretest an advertisement prepared by an agency or to compare alternate advertisements ... -
Spatial overview of urban systems
(2010-03-20)The broad focus of this paper is to seek a framework of functional Urban regions to give better understanding of the impact of public policies in the fields of population distribution and economic development. There are ... -
Managing the agriculture sector
(2010-03-20)The paper attempts a broader, systems definition of the agriculture sector. It tries to establish the relevance of managerial concerns to tasks of decision-making in the agriculture sector. This is done through brief ... -
Mathematical programming method to determine exact optimum allocation in stratified random sampling
(2010-03-20)In this paper an exact integer programming formulation is proposed and an efficient method of finding optimal solution is given. An alternative method using incremental or marginal analysis approach is also given. A numerical ...