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Database structure for a class of multi-period mathematical programming models
(2009-12-14)We introduce how a generic multi-period optimization based decision support system (DSS) can be used for strategic and operational planning in a company with five fundamental elements, namely Materials, Facilities, Activities, ... -
Database structure for a multi stage stochastic optimization based decision support system for asset – liability management of a life insurance company
(Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2014)We introduce a stochastic optimization based decision support system (DSS) for asset-liability management of a life insurance firm using a multi-stage, stochastic optimization model. The DSS is based on a multi-stage ... -
Debate on biotechnology and intellectual property rights: protecting the interests of third world farmers and scientists
(2010-03-24)The debate on protection of intellectual property rights of the companies and scientific labs developing technologies through biotechnological means or otherwise has been highly surcharged with the emotions. -
Decision - oriented market information system for forest and agro-forest products in India
(2010-01-16)There has been a sharp rise in the demand and prices of forest and agro-forest products in India. Yet many agencies report large unsold stocks of different products. Large processors are unable to get sufficient quantities ... -
Decision process of individuals under conditions of risk: an experimental study
(2010-03-19)Theoretical models in finance are many a time based on unrealistic assumptions about the behaviour of individuals. Empirical validation of the models is expected to vindicate the assumptions. However, in most situations, ... -
Decision Sheet and Learning Diary: New Tools for Improved Learning through the Case Method
(2009-08-03)Of the three phases of learning through the case method, instructors have focused on the in-class phase in training of both teachers and participants. The other two phases, pre-class preparation and post class-reflection, ... -
A decision support system for improving railway line capacity
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Declining work motivation in India: How to get the reluctant horse to drink?
(2010-03-12)4he general feeling about the increasing organizational inefficiency and low morals is that there is an overall lack of proper work ethic in Indian Society. There is also a general consensus of views regarding this state ... -
Decoding Response Uncertainty
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2015)Response uncertainty defined as not knowing how to respond to a known event has been identified as the major uncertainty faced by decision makers, especially where organizational action is unavoidable. However, a granular ... -
Dedicated high speed rail network in india: Issues in development
(Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2016-04-05)India and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a high speed rail (HSR) network costing INR 976.36 billion, between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. As of now, the top speed in India is 150 kmph, and that too for ... -
Defective coin problem: an algorithmic analysis
(2010-03-14)The defective coin problem involves identification of defective coin, if any, and ascertain the nature of t defect (heavier/lighter) from a set of coins containing at the most one defective coin, using an equal-ar -balance. ... -
Definition and measurement of family involvement
(2010-03-14)This paper reports on the development of a new and standardized measure of family involvement. The family involvement construct is operationalized on the basis of the motivational formulation of involvement and alienation ... -
Defunct economists and economic policy: a comment on the economic policy reforms in India
(2010-03-29)In General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, J.M.Keynes made the observation the ideas of economists and political philosophers, both wen they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is ... -
Degree of Instant Competition: Estimation of Market Power in India’s Instant Coffee Market
(2009-08-21)The new competition policy of the Government of India seeks to promote competition to protect consumer interests and increase market efficiency. In fact, the degree of price transmission between farmers and final consumers ... -
Degree of openness and project performance: a multi-country empirical assessment of information technology (IT) innovation projects
(2013-11-26)Open innovation is a paradigm that is based on the concept of availability of abundant knowledge outside the boundaries of organizations. This study identified the influence of degree of openness, strength of appropriability ... -
Delay in labour judiciary: an empirical investigation
(2010-03-13)The problem of delay in labour judiciary has acquired added significance in the wake of current emphasis on maintenance of peaceful industrial relations and effective implementation of labour laws. While the legislation ... -
Delivery of credit to rural poor
(2010-07-27)Four questions that are raised in this paper are: (1) Why is it necessary to reserve formal credit for rural poor? (2) Is credit a constraint on increasing production and incomes of the rural poor? (3) Is existing credit ... -
Demand for Farm Tractors: Two Models
(2012-10-11)Demand prediction for farm tractors is of interest to industry and government. Two different models were developed earlier. One termed a casual model was similar to a model of a process driven by potential difference. The ...