The Hindu Business Line : Monday, May 10, 2004

Every vote has a cost, but what about its value?
Story so far: At a study circle meeting in the CA Institute we discuss the role of unaudited results that are routinely published in newspapers. "Unaudited results, unread, and un-understood," I ... More

ACCOUNTANCY

Project-ranking for decision-making
A COMPANY can make either of the following two investments at the beginning of the next financial year 2004 (see Table 10). It is estimated that each of the alternative projects will require an additional input of working capital at the start ... More

BOOKS

Gas gauges for all businesses
ANY TALK about fewer man-hours, less inventory, highest quality with the least defects can easily be dismissed as impractical. No, it is possible to get your business processes run at double or triple the current speed; ... More

Professionalism = knowledge + attitude
ARE you unhappy with your workplace? If yes, are you in a learning organisation? If the answer is "yes" again, you may have to read Devi Akella's Unlearning the Fifth Discipline, from Response Books (www.indiasage.com). "Learning ... More