... Work carried out at Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore, Karnataka Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement of Summer Internship Programme Under the Supervision of Mr. Ashish Shetty, Marketing Lead, Insurance ISU, TCS, Bangalore SDM Institute for Management Development Mysore, Karnataka, India (June 2011) SDM IMD INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Ms. Rashmi Singh, undergoing PGDM program 2010-12 at this institute has successfully completed the Summer Internship Programme on the project titled ―Competitor Analysis: Website and Thought Leadership‖ at TCS, Bangalore, from April 01, 2011 to May 31, 2011 as a partial requirement for completion of his PGDM curriculum. Prof. Govinda Sharma Internal Faculty Guide SDM IMD, Mysore. Date: 24/06/2011 Place: Mysore Summer Internship Project Page 2 SDM IMD Acknowledgement I take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to our guides at Tata Consultancy Services, Mr. Ashish Shetty and Ms. Varsha Nair who spent a lot of time mentoring and guiding us. The insurance ISU was a completely new arena for us. We stumbled a few times, yet they have been very patient and supportive with us, always encouraging us to give our best. I also thank the Academic relationship manager, TCS, Mr. Chandra Koduru, for helping us with the joining formalities and induction program. I would also like to thank Prof. N. R. Govinda Sharma and Lt. Col. S. N. Prasad, our internship guides at SDM Institute for Management Development...
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...examples on how decision-making differ among the market structures of monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, and perfect competition. This simulation and the real-life scenarios detailed within, provide insight and understanding to the intricate decisions that are made in each type of market structure and the impact of those decisions. In the Quasar simulation, the C.E.O. utilized pricing as tool for optimizing profits, and with the input from the board of advisors decided to allocate funds to advertising, technology, and other ventures. (University of Phoenix, 2008) Through the course of this paper, a solution will be created using strategic variables, in order to sustain the economic profits that the firm can earn. This paper will also look to identify pricing and non-pricing strategies that will further facilitate the goal of maintaining economic profits. Finally, this paper will ascertain what kind of innovations will best prolong Quasar’s distinctiveness. In 2003, Quasar launched the world’s first all optical notebook computer branded Neutron. Because of Neutron’s processor, memory use and high-speed optical conductors, Neutron boasts approximately 5 times the speed of existing microchip-based computers. Neutron employs high energy saving technology with rechargeable batteries that last up to 3 days and due to the patented technology, Quasar and Neutron have a monopoly on this product line for the next 3 years. According to McConnell and Brue a pure monopoly exists...
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...HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT A CASE STUDY OF THE TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LAYOFFS (Synopsis to the term paper towards partial fulfilment of the assessment in the subject of Human Resource management) SUBMITTED BY: SUBMITTED TO: Atyotma Gupta Dr Vedantam Leela U.G. 2nd Semester Faculty of Management B.B.A.L.L.B (Hons.) Roll No - 1162 SUBMITTED ON – NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, JODHPUR WINTER SEMESTER [JANUARY-MAY 2014] SYNOPSIS Topic- The layoffs done by the TATA Consultancy Services. Period of Time – layoffs in 2014-2015 HR Area- There are basically three major Human Resource areas involved in this case study. Layoffs restructuring and workforce optimisation. The Webster’s Dictionary defines the term attrition as “the process or state of being gradually worn down”. Accordingly the attrition process sometimes starts after a person is employed in an organization and ends when he quits or retires. The statement which has been given by the official of TCS to justify the layoffs was that they have not laid off the workers but it is a part of workforce optimisation and which has led to a kind of involuntary attrition. Suspension or termination...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Student: Viviane Stewart ------------------------------------------------- Date: 05/04/2016 ------------------------------------------------- Contents Aim 3 Planning 3 Implementation 4 Evaluation 7 Theorists of child developmental stages 9 Role of the adult 10 Recommendations 11 Conclusion 11 Bibliography 12 Appendix 13 Child observation (Play activity) 14 Aim In this assignment my aim is to plan and implement one activity to a child aged 4 and half years in my work placement. This activity will look on the holistic development of this particular child. Planning To begin this assignment I had to first plan an activity for TC that would allow me to look at the whole development of a child at his age by doing an observation in which can be found at the appendix. The activity is structured, where children can play in a guided manner but also give them the opportunity to play freely. I had in mind the importance of consulting with my supervisor to know...
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...Management Group Homework 1. 5S intervention [5 points] (a) Work as a team to complete the 5S Intervention case (CBP TC 59-01) in a home or office work area. This will be graded on the professor’s and TA’s assessment of the probability that the 5S discipline will be sustainable for this process for more than a year. (b) Use the 5S Scorecard to score the area both before and after the intervention. Please do not spend more than an hour or two on this exercise. 2. Mercury Marine [5 points]- watch video Watch the Mercury Marine video found on the course Moodle site. (a) Use the “Eight Wastes” paper to document as many of the eight wastes as you can find. (b) Identify the two most important principles from the Process Improvement Checklist that should be applied to improve this process. 3. Kaizen Toast Game [10 points] Develop a solution for the Kaizen Toast Game (CBP TC 57-06) and document your answer on the worksheet in the case. If you want to volunteer to demonstrate your solution to the class, please email Professor Hill by 5 PM the day before class. Of those groups that volunteer, the group with the lowest reported time will be asked to present. The presenting team should bring its own supplies. 4. Chaku chaku [5 points] Watch the video at http://streaming.csom.umn.edu/ole/ChakuChaku.asx. Answer the following questions compared to a traditional manufacturing production process in North America with large batches, multiple workers, and queues...
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...less than professional. For the rest of your life you will be creating your brand: please think about what you are saying about yourself when you do any work for someone else! 1. Consider a monopolist where the market demand curve for the produce is given by P = 520 – 2Q. This monopolist has marginal costs that can be expressed as MC = 100 + 2Q and total costs that can be expressed as TC = 100Q + Q2 + 50. a. Given the above information, what is this monopolist’s profit maximizing price and output if it charges a single price? Answer: MR = 520 – 4Q MC = 100 + 2Q 520 – 4Q = 100 + 2Q Q = 70 units of output P = 520 – 2Q = 520 – 2(70) = $380 per unit of output b. Given the above information, calculate this single price monopolist’s profit. Answer: Profit = TR – TC TR = P*Q = ($380 per unit)(70 units) = $26,600 TC = 100Q + Q2 + 50 = 100(70) + (70)(70) + 50 = $11,950 Profit = $14650 c. At the profit maximizing quantity, what is this monopolist’s average total cost of production (ATC)? Answer: To answer this question we first need to write an expression for ATC. ATC = TC/Q = 100 + Q + (50/Q) Then replace Q with 70 to find the average total cost of producing 70 units of output. ATC=...
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...the concepts discussed within the McConnell e-text. In preparing for this Task you should read Chapters 7-11 of the McConnell e-text, with specific concentration on the information in Chapters 7 & 8. *Chapter 7 "Business and the Costs of Production" *Chapter 8 "Pure Competition in the Short Run" Chapter 9 "Pure Competition in the Long Run" Chapter 10 "Pure Monopoly" Chapter 11 "Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly" 3- Formulate your responses to this Task in accordance with an “outline” format. More specifically, when writing your paper – list the Task Element and structure your response immediately thereafter. For each Task Element (or sub-element) create a new heading clearly identifying the Task prompt and ensure that your entire response is contained in the paragraph(s) that immediately follow. Example: Element A, answer. Element B, answer. Do not include the actual question with the Task prompt. IMPORTANT: Including the Task question along with the Task prompt...
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...less than professional. For the rest of your life you will be creating your brand: please think about what you are saying about yourself when you do any work for someone else! 1. Consider a monopolist where the market demand curve for the produce is given by P = 520 – 2Q. This monopolist has marginal costs that can be expressed as MC = 100 + 2Q and total costs that can be expressed as TC = 100Q + Q2 + 50. a. Given the above information, what is this monopolist’s profit maximizing price and output if it charges a single price? Answer: MR = 520 – 4Q MC = 100 + 2Q 520 – 4Q = 100 + 2Q Q = 70 units of output P = 520 – 2Q = 520 – 2(70) = $380 per unit of output b. Given the above information, calculate this single price monopolist’s profit. Answer: Profit = TR – TC TR = P*Q = ($380 per unit)(70 units) = $26,600 TC = 100Q + Q2 + 50 = 100(70) + (70)(70) + 50 = $11,950 Profit = $14650 c. At the profit maximizing quantity, what is this monopolist’s average total cost of production (ATC)? Answer: To answer this question we first need to write an expression for ATC. ATC = TC/Q = 100 + Q + (50/Q) Then replace Q with 70 to find the average total cost of producing 70 units of output. ATC=...
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...IDENTIFYING TCTOTMTKS VARIABLES USING SCIENCE PROCESS SKILL AND CIRCLING METHOD TO ANSWER SECTION B QUESTIONS FOR SCIENCE YEAR 5 Murugan s/o Subramaniam M.Env., B.Sc., Dip. Edu. SK Kota Masai 2, Pasir Gudang 21 August 2008. Acknowledgement I would like to thank the headmistress of SK Kota Masai 2, Puan Rosyati Binti Jani for giving me the permission and encouragement to conduct this study. I also would like to appreciate Mr. Rodzuan B. Raziki and Mr. Calen Woi for their moral support. A special thank to the pupils of 5A3 and 5A4 for their involvement in this study. Without their cooperation and the grace of god, this research won’t be successful. 1 Abstract This research was carried out to assist the pupils in answering section B Science Year 5 questions using TCTOTMTKS method. The objective of study was to identify TCTCTMTKS variables using science process skill and circle method. 98 respondents were involved in this study. Respondents are from 5A3 and 5A4 pupils were selected from 7 classes. Early observations had been carried out through exercises in classrooms. Through the observations, it was seen that the students were having difficulty in identifying variables from the experiment and unable to answer the following questions. Thus, this research focuses on how to identify to change, to observe, to measure and to keep the same variables by using science process skill and circling method. Pre-test and post-test were used to assess respondent achievement...
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...communication between employees in the business. Qualities like leadership, openness to discuss problems, challenge-initiative are related to the notion of Organizational Behavior (OB) to aid the business accomplish its tactical business objectives. In this paper the OB issues and organizational cultural differences of the two companies will be discussed. These issues have risen because of the decision made by the stakeholders of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), located in the United States to acquire Technical Concepts located in the Netherlands. The other point of discussion will be the challenges faced by the manger of Technical concept to create a smooth merger and create an environment of cooperation within the organizations. The merger and acquisition is to expand and continue to create a strong stand in the market place. As the manager of Technical Concepts, I have challenged to implement the changes necessary to make the acquisition process successful and to have a smooth transition while still maintaining high quality of performance. As the manager I will give recommendations on a strategic plan that can be implemented to have a successful transition. Background of the Two Companies Technical Concepts (TC), a company very focused on manufacturing personal care products and skin care products, located in the Netherlands specialized in developing foam soaps and sanitizers. In the late 1990’s the company was performing well because they were the only company at...
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...QUESTION 1 Here is a company’s cost data: |Output |FC |VC |TC |MC |ATC |AVC | |1 |100 |30 |130 |0 |130 |30 | |2 |100 |70 |170 |40 |85 |35 | |3 |100 |120 |220 |50 |73,3 |40 | |4 |100 |170 |270 |50 |67,5 |42,5 | |5 |100 |225 |325 |55 |65 |45 | |6 |100 |300 |400 |75 |66,7 |50 | |7 |100 |380 |480 |80 |68,6 |54,3 | Complete the table and draw the MC, ATC and AVC curves on a graph See the graph n°1 given to you. The demand function for this market is Qd=1000-10p Draw the demand curve for this demand function onto the graph. On the x-axis go from 0 to 1000 in gaps of 100. On the y-axis go from 0 to 100 in gaps of 10. in order to draw the demand curve for this demand function, I had...
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...permission to reproduce materials, contact Ivey Publishing, Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7; phone (519) 661-3208; fax (519) 661-3882; e-mail cases@ivey.uwo.ca. Copyright © 2010, Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation Version: (A) 2010-10-07 It was 10 a.m. on June 12, 2008, and Michael Patterson waited patiently outside of William Peake’s office while Peake finished a discussion on the phone. “Come on in, Mike. Sorry for the wait, just a little problem with one of our suppliers. Have a seat. I just wanted to meet with you quickly to make sure you understand your reassignment and answer any questions you might have. With all the changes recently, I want to make sure everybody understands what’s expected.” tC Peake: Patterson: “Thanks, I appreciate your time.” “From what I understand, you were in Engineering before you moved to Customer Service, so the move to Product Development shouldn’t be a difficult transition, but you will still be responsible for many of your customer service jobs. It may seem like more work, but we all need to work harder if we are going to get this company...
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...Working Group 2 A. The Current Situation of Formal Education in the Philippines B. Technical/Vocational Education and Training in Laguna Advisor Yutaka Otsuka, Professor Members of Working Group 2-A Masamichi Toyooka Yoshiko Ogura Mia Kim Yumi Kondo Tsunetaka Tsuchiya ** Members of Working Group 2-B Patrícia Moutinho Brito Riai Yamashita *Group Leader **Sub Group Leader Gabriele Castaldi Koichi Motomura* 27 A. The Current Situation of Formal Education in the Philippines 0. Introduction Compared with other countries, the literacy rate in the Philippines is quite high . Moreover enrolment rate is 99. 9% in primary level and 77. 8% in secondary level, which is higher than Singapore and the highest in ASEAN countries (Figure 0-1). However while statistics on educational attainment may be high, the economic situation in the Philippines is still not so good. The Philippines has succeeded in expanding its education in quantit ative terms, but now they have to think about “Quality of education”. Figure 0-1 Literacy rate and enrolment ration in ASEAN countries Adult literacy rate (% age 15 and above) 1998 91. 8 90. 7 86. 4 95. 0 94. 8 92. 9 85. 7 84. 1 37. 4 46. 1 Youth literacy rate (% age 15-24) 1998 99. 7 99. 3 97. 1 98. 8 98. 4 96. 7 97. 3 90. 5 56. 9 67. 5 85. 1 Age grope enrolment rations (adjusted) Primary age group Secondary age grope (% of relevant age group) (% of relevant age grope) 1997 99. 4 87. 6 99. 9 88. 0 99. 9 99. 9 99. 2 99. 3 99. 9 73...
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...care since a miss in this assessment can place a company in a position to fail the result of huge cash outflows required. Boeing faced stiff competition from French based Airbus and had not brought forth a successful new product in recent years. Since the September 11th attacks travel had taken a drop in general and Boeing was making assumptions regarding future needs and opportunities. This included the willingness of travelers to pay 5% more for efficiency and the increase of hub and spoke travel for airlines requiring flexibility in mid-sized aircraft. To assess the validity of the 7E7 series extra care will be taken to look at all the measurements to reduce the risk inherent in new product introductions in the aircraft business. Question 1 a. What is an appropriate required rate of return against which to evaluate the prospective IRRs from the Boeing 7E7? Please use the capital asset pricing model to estimate the cost of equity. At the date of the case, the 74-year equity market risk premium (EMRP) as estimated to be (see below). Which beta and risk-free rate did you use? Why? Applying the Capital Asset Pricing Model estimate the required rate of return for Boeing equity for the last 74 years: RBA= RF+ β(RM-RF)in which: * Market Risk Premium 74 year period is a very long time horizons, and as returns become more serially correlated (and empirical evidence suggests that they are), it is far better to use the geometric risk premium. So we will use the Geometric...
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...SOLUTIONS TO ASSIGNMENT 1 TO BUSINESS ECONOMICS: THEORY & PRACTICE 6TH EDITION, Canbek Publications BUSINESS ECONOMICS CEC2 532 Dr. Kenneth Matziorinis, CMC Canbek Economic Consultants Inc. Montreal, Québec 2012 © Canbek Publications Problem 2.4 a) Do b) D1 P S P Do S D1 P1 P0 PO P1 S D1 Do O Qo Q1 S Q O Market Price & Quantity Increase c) P D1 D0 d) P0 D0 S D1 Q0 S D1 P1 D0 Q1 Q D0 P P0 O Q1 Qo Market Price & Quantity Decrease S P1 D1 Q O Market Price & Quantity Decrease e) D1 Q1 Q0 Q Market Price & Quantity Decrease f) P D0 D1 S P P1 D1 S P1 P0 D0 P0 S O D1 D0 Q0 Q1 Q Market Price & Quantity Increase D1 S O D0 Q0 Q1 Q Market Price & Quantity Increase Problem 2.4 (cont’d) g) h) P D S0 S1 P0 P P1 P0 P1 S0 O S1 D Q0 D Q1 D Q1 Q0 j) D P S0 S1 P0 Q Price Increases & Quantity Decreases i) P S0 S0 0 Price Decreases & Quantity Increases S1 S1 D S0 P1 P0 P1 S0 O D Q0 Q1 Price Decreases & Quantity Increases D Q O Q1 Q0 Q Price Increases & Quantity Decreases Problem 2.5 P D0 D1 S0 S1 P0 D1 S0 S1 0 a) D0 Q0 Q1 Q Quantity exchanged increases, the effect on price is indeterminate...
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