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Information systems for control of developmental activities: a conceptual framework
(2010-03-13)The paper reviews the district environment and emphasizes the importance of information and control systems for better planning and implementation of developmental programmes. A conceptual framework for the design of ... -
Information technology for developing countries: priority sectors and preferred technology
(2010-03-13)Priority areas for computer - based information system are located in developing countries, and preferred technology (midi- computers) is identified. After describing the priority areas where information management and ... -
Information utility based decision support framework
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2016-03)We introduce a novel entropy framework for the computation of utility on the basis of an agent’s subjective evaluation of the granularized information source values. A concept of evaluating agent as an information gain ... -
Infrastructural needs of small scale industry in Gujarat
(2010-03-13)This paper spells out a case for better planning of relevant infrastructural facilities for small industries in general. Thereafter we discuss birth, death and sickness rates in Gujarat along with problems encountered by ... -
Initial Returns, Long Run Performance and Characteristics of Issuers: Differences in Indian IPOs Following Fixed Price and Book building Processes
(2009-09-04)Initial returns (or underpricing) and long run performance of IPOs have been researched extensively across countries. Recent research on IPOs has also been focused on differences in pricing and allocation mechanisms across ... -
Initiative, innovation and institutions: The study of emerging trends in voluntarism in rural development in India
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 1990-03-01)The individual urge to extend one's responsibility for social change beyond mandated or formal duties is far more pervasive than is generally assumed. However, not each individual with such an urge takes voluntary initiatives. ... -
Initiatives in rural credit policies under new economic environment
(2010-07-26)Initiatives in rural credit policies pertain to two instruments. These are institutional development and interest rates. Some of these initiatives are right for both these instruments, while some others are not. Former for ... -
Innovation in business group firms: influence of network diversity
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2015)Extant research on influence of ownership structure on innovation suggests a positive relationship between business group affiliation and innovation. While it is true that firms affiliated to business groups seem to benefit ... -
Innovation insurgency: A new Paradigm for Engaging the Angry, Rebellious Youth of the Country
(2010-07-20)In the current euphoric mood of economic growth, many times we forget that there has been another extraordinary growth which should cause us concern. This is the growth in the number of districts affected by naxalite ... -
Innovation, Investment, Enterprise: Generating Sustainable Livelihood at Grassroots through Honey Bee Philosophy
(2013-11-26)In memory of Dr. C.V. Seshadri, a maverick scientist and a social change agent, it is suggested that a new model for sustainable livelihoods is followed. The ex-ante and ex-post transaction costs of innovators, investors ... -
Innovations for Reviving Small-Scale Industries
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2009)Given the economic distress worldwide, small and medium scale enterprises (MSME) have been hit hard. Large numbers of workers have been laid off because of depressed demand, piled up inventory, pending retrievables, and ... -
Innovations in elementary education in India
(2010-03-14)This paper reviews major innovations in primary education in India. The innovations are organized from most simple to the most complex. At the end, the authors have attempted to summarize lesson from the experiences of ... -
Innovations in Indian textile industry: the formative years
(2010-03-14)This report is about the growth and history of Indian Textile Industry. The Indian cotton textile industry on modern lines, as is well known, has developed during the last one century and a quarter. Even though India had ... -
Input- output tables for Rajasthan: Methodology and estimates
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 1988-03-01)In the present paper, an attempt is made to construct Input-Output Tables for Rajasthan compatible and consistent with the national I-O tables for the year 1984-85 which formed the basis for the national 7th Five Year Plan. ... -
Input-output tables for Kerala methodology and estimates
(2010-03-24)Input coefficient matrix and input transaction matrix for Kerala State are estimated in the present paper fr 50 x 50 commodity sectors for the year 1984-85 at current prices. The sectors and methodology followed here are ... -
An Insight into the Growth of New Retail Formats in India
(2009-08-13)The Indian retail sector is going through a transformation and this emerging market is witnessing a significant change in its growth and investment pattern. Both existing and new players are experimenting with new retail ... -
An Insight into the Growth of New Retail Formats in India
(2009-03-11)The Indian retail sector is going through a transformation and this emerging market is witnessing a significant change in its growth and investment pattern. Both existing and new players are experimenting with new retail ... -
Insolvency set offs in India: a comparative perspective
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2021-06-01)The overarching objective of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is to foster rescue culture in India and facilitate the reorganization, restoration and resolution of the corporate debtor rather than its ... -
Institution building and self renewal needs of education systems
(2010-03-21)A large number of educational institutions have become static, rigid, complacent and change-resistant. This is because they have not paid adequate attention to their own internal culture, values and processes from the ... -
Institution building for management education in India- IIMA experience
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 1979-10-01)This paper gives a short factual account of some of the IIMA Experience in institution building for management education. The format of presentation is in line with the conceptual framework of institution building process ...