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Agricultural sector and Growth Rates of NNP, 1950-51 to 1975-76
(2010-03-19)This paper focuses on the rates of growth of total net national product (NNP) and NNP originating from the agricultural sector vis-a-vis the non-agricultural sector. It is based on time series of NNP at 1960-61 prices for ... -
New proof of the maximum principle in optimal control theory
(2010-03-19)A new proff of the maximum principle is established in this paper, for the simplest problem in optimal control theory. -
Correlated equilibria under bounded and unbounded rationality
(2010-03-19)In this paper we establish an isomorphism between the set of correlated equilibria of a game on the one hand and the set of ordered pairs of coordination mechanisms and equilibrium decision rules for the same game on the ... -
Investigation of decision criteria for investment in risky assets
(2010-03-19)This paper examines the empirical validity of stochastic dominance rules and the mean-variance framework by analysing data generated through an experiment on individual investment decisions under uncertainty. The analyses ... -
Male and female managers in United States and India: a study of change agent styles personality factors and biographical differences
(2010-03-19)4his paper reports results of a study conducted to investigate the differences in male and female managers in America and India. Two samples were used, one male and one female, in each country. The samples were matched ... -
Optimal maintenance and life of machines subject to time varying rate of depreciation
(2010-03-19)In this paper we study the optimal maintenance policy and life of machines with time varying decay rate of quality. Management management problems involve the determination of the life or horizon of an activity in combination ... -
Banking in backward regions: banks-NGO-poor interface alternatives for action
(2010-03-19)The problem of improving access of poor to formal banking system in risky ecological regions has acquired added importance in recent times. The ecological imbalances, reduced opportunities for productive investments, ... -
Notes on approaches and priorities in rural research
(2010-03-19)It is necessary to involve practitioners of different disciplines in the tasks of rural development. However, this can become possible only if the objectives of such collaborations are well-defined. In the notes submitted ... -
Growth variations across developing countries: how much and why
(2010-03-19)The paper examines the extent and the causes of variations in economic growth across twenty-nine developing countries. The sample countries come from Asia, Africa, and South/Central America. It finds that while Brazil, ... -
Trade union praxis - 6 (towards a sociology of trade unions): role of trade unions in society
(2010-03-19)Work organizational structures and processes given the mixed economy framework of Indian society and antagonistic labour-management relations contribute to the praxis of alienation of the working classes. Scientific ... -
Role and conduct of monetary policy
(2010-03-19)The paper contains the text of the lecture delivered by the author at a seminar organized by the Department of Economics, M.S.University, Baroda under its UGC Special Assistance Programme duri December 20-21, 1986. It ... -
Process consultation with an international conference
(2010-03-19)The paper reports an experience of providng process consultation to an international conference. The underlying values of process consultation are suggested (being clear about the client, integration with regular work, ... -
Demand for money: an empirical examination of unsettled issues for India
(2010-03-19)The paper examines the unsettled issues on the demand for money function with a particular reference to India. It uses the annual time series data for the period 1954-55 through 1982-83. A special feature of the study is ... -
Regional development policy: an international survey of incentive schemes
(2010-03-19)Industrialisation of backward areas has attracted the attention of governments all over the world, both developing and advanced. These efforts vary from direct investment to indirect assistance. This paper reviews the ... -
Project is a compound - not a mixture conceptual problems in valuation
(2010-03-19)There is considerable literature in the field of finance concerning the valuation of negative cash flows. Consequently, it is widely held that a project should be valued by valuing each component of the project's cash ... -
Management of rural development programmes: organizational deficiencies and strategies for improvement
(2010-03-19)The main burden of managing Rural Development Programmes falls on the District Administration which is operating unit of the government for specified region. The district Administration being an integral part of larger ... -
Evaluation of managerial influence tactics
(2010-03-19)Present study was undertaken to find out whether different influence tactics are evaluated the same way, or differently, in downward and upward exercise of influence; whether appropriateness and effectiveness constitute ... -
Values design and development of strategic organizations
(2010-03-19)This paper explores the connotations of concepts of social development, Organizations and values in the Indian society. Social Development has so many meanings that no coherent action seems to emerge. The Indian scene, in ... -
Trade union praxis - 5 (towards a sociology of trade unions): praxis of disalienation worker organizational processes
(2010-03-19)The argument that the alienation of the worker impels him to participate in trade unions calls for an analysis of the modalities of trade unionism given the socio-economic formation and the concomitant work organizations ... -
Workers and management: a socio-historical perspective
(2010-03-19)This paper is based on a series of discussions held in INSEAD in 1975. Based on the discussions the ideas have been put together to understand why the relations between workers and management have evolved the way they have ...