The subject theory of machines forms the basis for understanding the working principles of a machine. The theoretical principles involved in machines have immediate application to practical problems. Designed as a text for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, it covers all the basics of mechanism and machine theory in a simple and logical manner. The basic theory presented in the book has been evolved out of simple and readily understood principles. The text begins with the discussion on various types of mechanisms and their working principles. Further it discusses the working of Oldham’s coupling, automobiles steering gears, engine pressure indicators, and estimation of velocity and acceleration using relative velocity method, complex algebra method and instantaneous centre method. Types of friction and power transmission by belt drives are also explained in detail. Finally it concludes with cam and follower mechanism. KEY FEATURES : Balanced presentation of the graphical and algebraic approaches Numerous solved and unsolved problems in each chapter Wide coverage of topics as per the latest syllabi of various universities
Meaning of Educational TechnologyEducational Technology is a system in education in which machines; materials, media, men and methods are inter-related and work together for the fulfilment of specific educational objectives
Education is concerned with the transmission of knowledge. It is always a deliberate attempt to modify the individual for the better or in terms of what is thought to be desirable. It would be a bad mistake, however, to view this knowledge only in terms of curriculum content; because education transmits other knowledge as well. But it would seem fair to claim that education aims to overcome ignorance. He would also appear that education advocates the principle that it is better to have knowledge than to be ignorant. In other words it is better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a pig satisfied. It is argued that the modern defective curriculum content creates satisfied pigs and increases-ignorance than to overcome it. Therefore, Helvetius states that "Children are born ignorant, not stupid." It is education that makes them stupid. So far as defective curriculum is concerned he is essentially correct.
The professional skills of teachers in all categories of instructions except the unrecognized ones are determined by the regulations of the state education departments and examining bodies. The level of professional skill required is fixed in terms of academic and professional which are taken into consideration for granting recognition and affiliation. Therefore, institutions of various types set up in the public and private sectors adhere to the norms prescribed by the state.
The book is primarily intended as a text for all branches of B.Tech, M.Tech and MBA courses. Beginning with an introduction to industrial engineering, it discusses contributions and thoughts of classical (Taylor, Fayol, and Weber’s), neo-classical (Hawthorne) and modern thinkers. The book explains different functions of management, and differentiate between management and administration. Various types of business organisations with their structures and personnel management also find place in the book. Topics related to facilities location, material handling, work study, job evaluation and merit rating, wages and incentives that are of prime importance in any business are discussed. The book is aimed at providing a better understanding of industrial operations with practical approach. Financial aspects related to business operations such as financial management, management accounting, breakeven analysis, depreciation and replacement policies for equipment assume prime importance. Numerical examples have been solved at appropriate places to create interest in readers. Marketing aspects of business as marketing management, new product development and sales forecasting methods are discussed, besides management and control of operations. For maintaining industrial peace, good relationship between employers and employees is essential. Chapters on industrial relations, industrial safety and industrial legislations are introduced with the objective of providing readers with information on these important aspects. Good decision-making is what differentiates a good manager from a bad one. Thus, a chapter on decision-making is added to examine its skill. Network constructions, CPM, PERT have been covered under project management. Quantitative techniques for decision-making as linear programming, transportation problems, assignment problems, game theory, queuing theory, etc., are also discussed in this textbook. KEY FEATURES • Lucid presentation of the concepts. • Illustrative figures and tables make the reading more fruitful and enriching. • Numerical problems with solutions form an integral part of the book, making it application-oriented. • Chapter-end review questions test the students’ knowledge of the fundamental concepts.
Valuation: The Art and Science of Making Corporate Investment Decisions" is the first textbook to offer an integrated approach to both project and enterprise valuation. The text goes beyond standard DCF analysis by including additional valuation methods commonly used in practice, such as comparables, simulations, and real options. Overview of Evaluation. Project Analysis Using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Forecasting and Valuing Cash Flows; Project Risk Analysis. Cost of Capital: Estimating a Firm's Cost of Capital; Estimating Required Rates of Return for Projects. Enterprise Valuation: Relative Valuation Using Market Comparables; Enterprise Valuation; Valuation in a Private Equity Setting; Earnings Dilution, Incentive Compensation, and Project Selection. Futures, Options, and the Valuation of Real Investments: Using Futures and Contractual Options to Value Real Investments; Managerial Flexibility and Project Valuation: Real Options; Strategic Options: Evaluating Strategic Opportunities. For all readers interested in project and enterprise valuation.
This book is designed to offer a lively applied presentation of analytical and empirical tools for managerial decision-making. It employs several pedagogical devices to help the students to learn the new concepts quickly and absorb them fully. The concept/example format introduced in this text helps the students to formulate the real world problems easily. The excel template orientation outlined throughout the text will help the students to obtain the needed solutions for all the problems given in exercises. The numerous solved examples under each section will enable the students to solve any type of tricky questions in the university examinations. This book meets the requirements of Engineering and Management students at graduate and postgraduate level.
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