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Leadership Orientation In Indian Small Businesses
Authors: Brinkman John , Kallarakal Tomy K.
Published: June 2019

The paper considers how leadership is practiced currently in SMEs situated in the Bangalore region of India. Thus addressing the lack of research into leadership-in-practice noted by a number of authors (Stogdill, 1974; Bryman, 1992; Gronn & Ribbins, 1996; Yukl, 2005) and hence the paper makes a contribution towards understanding of leadership within the Indian SME sector. The research focuses on the leader, not followers, and considers what leaders in SMEs do and would like to do. The research project is descriptive and aims to give a snapshot of current views on leadership by Indian SME leaders. This was achieved by use of a 33-item questionnaire and semi-structured joint interviews. The questionnaire was constructed to consider leadership behaviours based on the three-dimensional taxonomy proposed by Yukl et al. (2002). Here three metacategories (Task-Oriented Behaviours, Relations-Oriented Behaviours & Change-Oriented Behaviours) are categorised in line with the behaviours identified. This multidimensional model does not attempt to classify whether a leader is more focused on one area but to 'classify specific leadership behaviours' (Yukl, 2005).
Talcum Powder: Problems And Satisfaction Of Consumers
Authors: Murugavel D. Muthamizh Vendan
Published: June 2019

Indian cosmetics and toiletries market is valued at $950 million. The key growth drivers for the cosmetics and toiletries market in India are rapid urbanization, increase in disposable incomes, and changes in people's tastes. The cosmetics market can be segregated into talcum powder, colour cosmetics (lip, eye, face, and nail care products), deodorants, and perfumes. The cosmetics market has been growing at the rate of 15-20% for the last few years. The sector has witnessed growth mainly from medium and low priced category that accounts for 90% of the cosmetic market. Talcum powders are the largest selling single item among cosmetics, since their application either directly to the body or even as a powder base provides a finishing touch to any make-up process. Talcum powders are intended for use on the body. The modern woman and man believe in concealing undue gloss or shine on the face and body. Talcum powder serves precisely this purpose. The success of this product is mainly concerned with the satisfaction of consumers, but, now-a-days they are facing numerous problems while using it.
A Study on Job Motivation of Employees in Thanjavur Spining Mill ltd., Thanjavur
Authors: Senthil Sangeetha
Published: June 2019

We are born in an organization (i.e.) family, live in organization (i.e.) society and work in organization (i.e.) business, college, schools, government. Each organization is a group of persons working together to achieve some common objectives. For the successful teamwork motivation of employee is the must. This topic at workplace has received considerable and sustained attention in recent years both by managers and organizational researchers. The present descriptive cum diagnostic study is an attempt to portions the contributing factors to motivation and also to find out the level of motivation. Researcher adopted simple random sampling method to find the sample. Self-prepared interview schedule were used for data collection. The study reveals 47 per cent of the employees were in the age group 21 yrs - 3 yrs. Majority of the respondents have low level of motivation. It is suggested that can provide small reward at initial stage to motivate them and training programmes can be given due consideration.
Cultural Influences on Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Mathew Jain , Kumar Jyothi
Published: June 2019

To date, research that demonstrates what Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) actually means in terms of policies and practices in the pharmaceutical industries is scarce. Similarly, research that shows understanding or compares the cultural influences of the East and the West on CSR in the pharmaceutical industry is also scarce.
Indian MNCs in the Tempest of Global Businesses
Authors: Barman Arup , Singh Ranjit
Published: June 2019

Prior to liberalization of economy India could not feel the taste of operating business globally as of today. Today, many Indian companies are now known for its global operations, competitiveness, and for their global concerns. But, these are not equally applicable to all MNCs. Hence, the question arises; do all MNCs play similarly to have their global presence? In the tempest of the global business how Indian MNCs are demonstrating their global presence needs clear understanding.
New Generation Banks' Promotion Strategies for Banking Services
Authors: Thekedam Joseph Sebastian
Published: June 2019

One of the sectors within the service industry that has been influenced the most by the changes in the globalization process, and at the same time has been highly internationalized, is the banking sector. With the growing importance of the financial sector, pressures are escalating for more effective marketing management of the financial services. Despite the recent recessions, the financial services sector is continuing to grow in terms of turnover and profits and thus, has a supreme impact on the other spheres of the economy.
Strategic Innovation in the Financial Services Industry in INDIA: Trends and Challenges
Authors: Imam Ashraf
Published: June 2019

Strategic innovation is a hot topic in management today, but there is a wide gap between the aspirations of executives to innovate and their ability to execute. Many try, but few succeed! Why does strategic innovation pose so many challenges for incumbent firms? And
Globalization and the Post-Modern Turn
Authors: David James
Published: June 2019

We need a critical theory of globalization that is necessarily trans-disciplinary and that, which does not buy into ideological valorizations and affirms difference, resistance, and democratic self-determination against forms of global domination and subordination. A wide range of theorists has argued that the proliferation of differences and the shift from the level of globalization to focus on the local, the specific, the particular, the heterogeneous, and the micro level of everyday experience. Several theories are associated with post-structuralism, postmodernism, feminism, and multiculturalism and focus on difference, 'otherness', marginality, the personal, the particular, and the concrete over more general theory and politics that aim at more global or universal conditions.
MARKET ORIENTATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION: OPTIONS IN A CHANGING WORLD
Authors: N. Barnabas
Published: June 2019

This paper concentrates on the changes that are taking place in the higher education sector worldwide and explains how a more market oriented approach would enable the institutions to perform better. The author also suggests measures to make the institutions more market oriented and makes an effort to develop an education marketing mix.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ORGANISATIONS
Authors: Srivenkataramana T , Raj N. Narayana
Published: June 2019

An index is developed to evaluate the performance of an organization based on the premises of what it gives to the society as against what it receives from it. The model of a little plant growing into a fruit-yielding tree is presented as an analogy. Some foctors relevant for the model are listed. A hypothetical illustration is provided.
Role of Micro Finance in Financial Inclusion
Authors: Muralidhar S , Sharada K
Published: June 2019

Financial Inclusion (FI) is delivery of banking services at an affordable cost to the vast sections of disadvantaged and low income groups. When bankers do not give the desired attention to certain areas, the regulators have stepped into remedy the situation. This is the reason why the RBI is placing a lot of emphasis on Financial Inclusion.
Is All India Radio FM Station Sulking?
Authors: B N Shubha
Published: June 2019

Radio is one of the fascinating media available today with its unique characteristics of mobility and cost effectiveness. Though there are more glamorous media available today, radio continues to be the potential mass media providing its audience with information, education a
Editorial
Authors: Kennedy Hanuman
Published: June 2019

Human capital is the single most important capability asset within knowledge value chain driven corporations. In the organizations’ pursuit to become knowledge driven, it is essential to address human capital challenges with prime focus on attracting, retaining and sustaining knowledge workers.  Some of the major challenges are in the domain of talent acquisition, engagement and retention. Current trends show increasing rates of job hopping, attitudinal changes, job dissatisfaction, expectancy with regard to increased payments, greater autonomy in workplace and instantaneous career growth.  Organizations face dilemma choosing between investing on training potential candidates or on acquiring talent. As talent moves rapidly to countries with better economies, the focus should be on geographical retention. Unequal distribution of knowledge and expertise is highly rampant.  Traditional monetary driven “performance causal value chains” is no longer effective in motivating the knowledge worker. Thus, the true challenge for any knowledge driven organization functioning in a dynamic environment is human capital management.  This issue focuses on the research output in the area of Human Capital Challenges in knowledge driven organisations.
Editorial
Authors: Patrick Harold Andrew
Published: June 2019

This issue focuses on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) and its influence on performance of employees in various organizational settings. The first three articles reinforce the fact that OCB is critical to organizations and do influence a number of output variables, thus increasing overall organizational effectiveness. The fourth article explores systematically foreign exchange in the Indian IT Sector. OCB over the last four decades has received a lot of attention and has contributed considerably to the literature of Psychology and Management. Individuals who make up organizations exhibit a range of behaviours from just maintaining affiliation to involving in extra role behaviour by going the extra mile for one’s own and the organization’s benefit. These discretionary behaviours not defined nor rewarded by organizations that go beyond job descriptions are termed OCB. These behaviours are positive for organizational sustainability and benefits both employees and managers. Sonam’s article on a mining company found positive relationship between leadership and OCB. Personality of employees and leadership was found to influence OCB. She recommends the use of personality tests in employee selection to increase the likelihood to exhibit OCB which will help improve organizational effectiveness. For leader to be effective there must be an adequate and reasonably well balanced development in areas such as thoroughness, fairness, communication and so on. Aditi, Sanjeela and Jain’s study focus on social expectations, desire for personal growth, values system, professional attitude, teaching methodology and skill’s effect on OCB of teachers in higher education. They found significant relationship between age and professional attitude, teaching methodology & skills, experience and value system, teaching methodology & skills, educational qualification and social expectation, desire for professional growth, value system and professional attitude. They suggest teachers to go beyond the syllabus, better work–life balance, faculty empowerment and a better remuneration as strategies for increased engagement and OCB.
Dimensions of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and Their Impact in Creating Brand Equity in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Industry in Coimbatore City
Authors: Selvakumar J Joshua
Published: June 2019

Brand Equity plays a major role in the highly competitive Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry in India. There are a variety of factors which affect the brand equity that a company commands in the market. Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is an emerging concept in marketing wherein all the major promotional activities are used to create a synergic output and send across a clear and consistent message to the customers. This study aims to find out the impact of five major tools of IMC namely Advertising, Word of Mouth, Sales Promotion, Event Sponsorships and Public Relations which are most applicable in the QSR industry on the four major dimensions namely Brand Awareness, Brand Association, Perceived Quality and Brand Loyalty which aid in creating Brand Equity.

 The study was conducted by collecting data from a sample and analyzing the data using statistical tools to find any relationships between the above mentioned variables. The findings suggest that marketers should focus on building favorable opinion about the brand amongst customers and take care regarding the news published about the brand since it affects brand image. Moreover, it was also found out that making people aware about the brand and the perceived quality about the brand play the major role in creating brand equity more than other factors.
Women in Management: a Developing Presence
Authors: Dasgupta Pritha , Phadke Suniti
Published: June 2019

Women in management, today are performing important tasks but very few have advanced to the top echelons of corporate power. Work place policies have adjusted somewhat towards accommodating women managers, but they have not produced a situation that most observors would label as equal for women and men. Yet avenues for positive changes do exist, Women have to recognise and develop their inherent qualities and innate skills to satisfy the future knowledge world. Self empowerment appears to be the answer for women managers.
Venture Capital - Success Factor for Business Ideas
Authors: K. B Subhash
Published: June 2019

This article tries to give a comprehensive meaning to the concept of venture capital by taking into account all relevant aspects associated with it. Secondly the origin, growth and development of modern concept of venture capital around the world are being discussed. Thirdly, the present status of venture capital scenario explains about the trends and tendencies happening around the world. Finally the role of venture capital in promoting the economic development, a brief discussion on the impact of venture capital on the economy and the article concludes with the future trend.
Does Corporate Governance Influence Enterprise Risk in India? An Analytical Study
Authors: Jacob Sajit
Published: June 2019

This paper investigates the association between Corporate Governance (CG) performance and enterprise risk in India. The study also investigates the behavior of risk under different classifications. As part of this study, Risk is estimated through a Multifactor Estimation of VaR. with Cash Value Added being used as the covariate that represents the value of the firm. This study helps to rate the progress of enterprise risk governance reforms from the point of CG performance, plan further reforms and enable investors to choose the right firms. Policy makers will know where to focus, stakeholders will recognize their roles and responsibilities with respect to risk management and management will take informed operational decisions around the policies set. Major findings of the paper are: there exists significant risk on the extreme ends of the CGPI ordinal scale, CGPI influences CVA which in turn determines enterprise risk,CVA and risk analysis finds a significant role for industrial segments. Also the number of risk free companies in these extreme segments is the least. Manufacturing and service sectors carry maximum risk
Editorial
Authors: Uma V R
Published: June 2019

On behalf of the editorial team, with immense pleasure, I present this issue of USHUS – Journal of Business Management (UJBM). This issue comprises of contemporary articles which are very pertinent in the changing business environment.  Given the controversies that surfaced in the year 2015 on the Indian food industry on the whole, especially noodles, the article on "Are we nodding for Noodles? - An empirical evidence among the Bengaluru youth" addresses certain critical facts that can be useful to the manufacturers in mapping the buying behaviour of the consumers. The authors have explored the consumers' acceptance level of the Ready-to-cook and packaged food. Interestingly, the study finds that despite the allegations, popular brands such as Maggi, Yippee, etc. still perform well, and they do have the potential to capture larger market share.  The article on "Marketing of Organic Food Products at Madurai City" investigates the increasing demand for organic food products. This article throws light on how the retailers can design their marketing strategies to attract people to buy organics food products and thereby increase the cultivation of the same. With increasing urbanisation and rise in health consciousness among the people, this article indicates that the demand for organic food products is only going to see an upswing. As the countries are preparing to embrace a paperless economy, the article titled "Futuristic perspective of online buyers for sustainability of E-Commerce" explores the ways and means of sustaining E-Commerce business. The study traces the growth of ECommerce business in India. It primarily focuses on the different perspectives of the online buyers. Changes in lifestyle patterns and the ubiquitous presence of sophisticated technology has led to the emergence of a new breed of citizens who are extremely tech savvy. "Changing Access Patterns of Tech Savvy Citizens" sheds light on the different ways in which digital technology consumers use modern technology.
Organisational Ethics and HR Decision Making: Impact of „Best Practices‟ of Ethics Education and Training
Authors: Kini Rajashree S
Published: June 2019

The study is based on the responses of HR professionals of 313 large scale industries of Karnataka. This paper is the part of the research done by the researcher. HR decision-making is not easy in organisations when the matter is based on ethical dilemma. Different variables like organisational and individual characteristics, culture and climate, ethics education and training etc. have to be considered for effective decision-making. This paper highlights the importance of „best practices‟ of ethics education and training in the organisations for the better decision-making in the situations of ethical dilemma.
Does Tenure and Age Influence Work Environment Perception of Faculty in Business Schools?
Authors: Mammen Asha Sara , Patrick Harold Andrew
Published: June 2019

The right attitudes, belief and spirit of acceptance are the basic essentials to achievement of growth, innovation and sustainability in a constantly changing scenario. One aspect that leads to significant difference in attitudes, belief’s and perception are the demographic attributes of employees. Review of literature have shown that there is a negligence of the use of demographics in OB and HRM research leading to a state called black box filled with unreliable, vague and untested theories. Considering the importance and contribution of the Indian educational sector towards the emerging knowledge based and technology driven economy, the core stakeholders which are the faculty need to be in an environment that enables them cater to the development of minds. This paper investigates the influence of demographics which are tenure based and age on the perception held by faculty members towards the dimensions of their psychological work environment. Survey data was collected from a sample of 182 faculty members working in AICTE recognized and state university affiliated business schools in Kerala by administering standardized, valid and reliable tools. One-way ANOVA was used to analyse data. Results show that there was mixed response toperception towards work environment dimensions across the different tenure based demographics considered such as tenure with current organisation, tenure of teaching experience, tenure of industrial experience, tenure of total work experience and age. The implications, findings and suggestions for future research are detailed
Private Label Motivators and Product Category Association: An Empirical Study
Authors: Srivastava Ritu
Published: June 2019

Private labels are important contributors in a retail strategy, especially when the industry starts maturing and competition starts intensifying. While modern trade  penetration in India is still low, the proportionate private label growth is much higher owing to a new generation of  shoppers that is open to trying out new products and brands. It is thus important to understand the private label motivators in India and also to understand the role of product category in the private label decision. This  particular study aims at these two objectives in the Indian context.
Best Practices in Research and Proposal Development- Zinnov’s Way – A Case Study
Authors: Sharma Kshitiz , Vaishnav Shail Nayankumar
Published: June 2019

The case is intended to be used as a basis for classroom discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The case has been written on the basis of generalized experience.This case, based on Zinnov, specifically deals with Research domain. The information on actual research practices is scarcely available in business colleges. Similarly the development of research proposal is extremely important learning topic for future researchers. The case highlights these two aspects in research. The work ensures originality.
Editorial
Authors: Uma V R
Published: June 2019

EditorialOn behalf of the editorial team, with immense pleasure, I present this issue of USHUS – Journal of Business Management (UJBM). This issue comprises of contemporary articles which are very pertinent in the changing business environment.Given the controversies that surfaced in the year 2015 on the Indian food industry on the whole, especially noodles, the article on "Are we nodding for Noodles? - An empirical evidence among the Bengaluru youth" addresses certain critical facts that can be useful to the manufacturers in mapping the buying behaviour of the consumers. The authors have explored the consumers' acceptance level of the Ready-to-cook and packaged food. Interestingly, the study finds that despite the allegations, popular brands such as Maggi, Yippee, etc. still perform well, and they do have the potential to capture larger market share.The article on "Marketing of Organic Food Products at Madurai City" investigates the increasing demand for organic food products. This article throws light on how the retailers can design their marketing strategies to attract people to buy organics food products and thereby increase the cultivation of the same. With increasing urbanisation and rise in health consciousness among the people, this article indicates that the demand for organic food products is only going to see an upswing.As the countries are preparing to embrace a paperless economy, the article titled "Futuristic perspective of online buyers for sustainability of E-Commerce" explores the ways and means of sustaining E-Commerce business. The study traces the growth of E-Commerce business in India. It primarily focuses on the different perspectives of the online buyers.Changes in lifestyle patterns and the ubiquitous presence of sophisticated technology has led to the emergence of a new breed of citizens who are extremely tech savvy. "Changing Access Patterns of Tech Savvy Citizens" sheds light on the different ways in which digital technology consumers use modern technology.
Changing Access Patterns of Tech Savvy Citizens
Authors: Praveena Angel Christy , Santhosh Kumari S
Published: June 2019

This paper attempts to reveal the impact of modern digital business models on the changing buyer behavior of the tech savvy consumers. An empirical research was undertaken with a sample size of 100 and the responses are analyzed to give an overview on the major factors that influence buyers to shift from traditional or conventional shopping. The study reveals that more and more people prefer online shopping over conventional shopping. Present investigation reveals that consumers have an overall positive image towards digitalization while making a purchase
An Empirical Study on Effectiveness of Training Programs among Women Employees in Public and Private Sector Banks
Authors: Kaur Maninder
Published: June 2019

Women have played a pivotal role in the global economy, but their contributions have not been given due recognition. The global financial landscape has had a significant transformation and it high time that the society realized that women are equal stakeholders in the revival of the global economy. As a part of such an effort, this study is an attempt to understand and compare the patterns of participation of women in private and public sector banks. It is also an attempt to measure the effectiveness of training programmes with a particular reference to women employees in private and public sector banks and how training contributes towards the growth of the banks. Thus this study is different from the previous studies in this arena.
Union Management Relations in APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation)
Authors: Chandran AR Vijaya
Published: June 2019

In the industrial scenario of India, both employer and employee play a vital role. In some service-oriented industries both should work together for the enhancement of customer satisfaction. As the management starts taking constructive steps for cordial relations with the unions, unions are also responding to the cordial steps the organization might take to achieve their goals faster. This is the key to a sincere and cordial atmosphere between the union and the management. When the two parties think that their relationship should move from an unproductive state to productive state, outside interference from the state government, arbitrators or negotiators becomes redundant. If this doesn’t happen, the strength of conviction can be tested and resources should be provided to reinforce those convictions. Furthermore, each party must be introspective of their way of functioning instead of blaming the other party. The consequence of this acknowledgement is that both the parties would think that they have to change for the betterment of the relationships and for the long run of the organization. Sometimes, what the parties are prepared for might be an improvement of quality of relationships through committees established for health, occupational hazards 34  safety and security. The involvement of external facilitators might sometimes highlight the shortcomings of the relationships between the union and the management.  Where the parties feel that their relations are on the verge of a breakdown and that rectification might not be possible, they might focus on overall relationships. But to establish a cordial relationship might be a challenge between these two parties. The Relationship Programme by objectives adopted in North America since 1975 is a good example of this situation. Another successful model is the 7-step model for improving union–management relationship (Cohen – Rosenthal & Burton 1994).  Because of the lack of resources, industrial relations might get affected. The resources can be anything from financial, human, marketing or physical resources. The effect of bad industrial relations will have a multiplier effect (effect upon sectors). It can be gauged by the fall in normal tempo, resistance to change, frustration and social cost. This study proceeds to find out the ways to increase customer satisfaction by improving Union-management relations.
Editorial
Authors: Khanna Shivi
Published: June 2019

This issue of Ushus—Journal of Business Management brings to you four academically stimulating articles: Sudipta Kumar Jana studies the measure of e-COD payment convenience scale, its validity and reliability and how it affectscustomer loyalty. Research methods like confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling have been applied with the help of SPSS and AMOS.Milind Gawai attempts to chronicle the significant milestones in the development of the concept of ‘Emotional Intelligence,’ tracing its origin from the pioneers to the present time.Dr K Venkata Janardhan Rao and Srivalli Jandhyala article is a study focused on how different food retail stores in Hyderabad metro city manage shopper perception. To analyse the perception level, GAP analysis technique is used.Roy Mathew and Dr S John Manohar study the major factors which influence the teachers to remain in any management institution. The data was collected from 261 teachers from unaided educational institutions in Bengaluru by using a structured questionnaire. Statistical tools used are factor analysis, simple averages, ANOVA and regression. The major factors affecting retention of teachers in management institutions in Bengaluru are Work Environment, Effective Leadership and Empowerment. It was also found that these factors make significant impact on the satisfaction of teachers.We wish you fruitful reading and look forward to a creative and critical feedback from our readers
Influence of Retention Strategies on Satisfaction Level of Teachers: A Regression Model
Authors: Mathew Roy , Manohar S John
Published: June 2019

Research has shown that job satisfaction is an antecedent to various factors of retention and holds a strongassociation with these factors. This study is conducted to know the major factors which influence the teachers to remain in any management institution. The data was collected from 261 teachers from unaided educational institutions in Bengaluru by using a structured questionnaire. Statistical tools used are factor analysis, simple averages, ANOVA and regression. The major factors affecting retention of teachers in management institutions in Bengaluru are Work Environment, Effective Leadership and Empowerment. It was also found that these factors make a significant impact on thesatisfaction of teachers.
Patanjali: The Story of a Yoga Brand
Authors: Chakraborty Ishani
Published: June 2019

"Look at how the company has grown. ITC's FMCG business is around Rs 5,000 crore. Patanjali has disrupted the FMCG space with simple products that promise the goodness of tradition"1.Arvind Singhal, retail expert and founder of Technopak"He has got his branding spot on. He has gone back to the basics. His ads are rustic, he talks about the products. I'm excited about Ramdev. He could turn out to be the silent MNC killer of the future"2.Harish Bijoor, Brand Expert
Editorial
Authors: Karthigai Prakasam C
Published: June 2019

Research is the lifeblood of Survival, Sustainability and Success. Over the years research has gained prominence, be it creating a new body of knowledge or analysing socio-economic problems, it has become indispensable. Never before has the environment been so conducive to conduct research. On one side, UGC guidelines make it mandatory for teachers in Higher Education to pursue quality research and on the other side, research funding and support is available in plenty to scholars from various institutions. We are delighted to see some innovative and socially relevant articles embodying the unique thought process and uncanny research capabilities of the researchers. We believe that the readers would certainly notice that the journal carries a variety of genres from the domain of Commerce and Management. The contribution of these researchers to the economy is inestimably precious.
Role of Quality Management System in Enhancing the Performance in Manufacturing Industries
Authors: Sivaramakrishnan G , Giridhara S
Published: June 2019

After globalization in the 1990s, the standardizationprocess in manufacturing industries has gainedmomentum. In this study, an attempt has been made to identify the role of Quality Management System (QMS) in enhancing performance in an Indian manufacturing industry, with M/S Ramdevs Motors, a pumps manufacturing industry, as the place of this study.Performance measures like, Increase in financial performance, productivity, etc. have been considered in this study. An opinion survey type questionnaire was used to collect data from the organization. The performance of the company before and after the implementation of QMS was collected, processed and analysed using statistical tools. The results of the studyreveal that the role of QMS has significance in enhancing the performance of the organization but has no significance in financial performance of the organization.
Business Turnaround: Looking From a Diagnostic View
Authors: Panicker Sunita
Published: June 2019

A business turnaround appears on the surface to be a difficult task for any manager. The reasons for the company downturn are always not clear. You never know for sure if a poor decision, a poor leadership team or general industry downturn is to blame. Nevertheless, what is clear is the firm needs a business turnaround... and fast!

A turnaround situation demands immediate attention to problems, arising from the client's customers, creditors, employees or competitors. The utmost confidentiality must be maintained to protect the market image of the company through out this time.

Restructuring is for the best of times as it is for the worst of times. Most managers think of restructuring only when it is the worst of times. This compels them to restructure leaving not much leverage for options. Restructuring is best achieved when the enterprise is healthy and robust. Restructuring is relevant to all organization, failing and faltering as it is to healthy, robust and growing.

Restructuring is as relevant intervention for public enterprises, as it is for private ones. In the past before the the economic reforms both public and private enterprises were relatively inflexible. Today, restructuring is more rampant in the private sector, than in the public sector. Both need it urgently and continuously. The business environment metamorphosed by globalisation. IT and Telecom has made restructuring necessary for survival. Sickness had wider ramifications. One must look at the problem from a diagnostic angle. There are various stages of turnaround, which is prescribed by Turnaround Management Association for successful turnarounds. The turnaround strategies adopted by various companies will give us insight into the success of a company.
An Insight Into the Value Added Tax System Detailing Its Origins, Impact, Provisions and Regulations With Reference to India
Authors: Kallarackal Tomy
Published: June 2019

The Value Added Tax was first introduced in France in 1954. It was the resultant effort of France and members of the European Economic Community (E.E.C) during the 1950s aimed at the simplification of commodity taxes. Currently more than 130 nations in the world have adopted the VAT system. In the last decade alone over 50 nations have introduced VAT. This includes implementation in China and most recently the addition of Australia to the list of VAT nations. The world over, VAT is payable on both goods and services as they constitute a part of the national GDR Excise duty and sales taxes are merged into the singularity of VAT. No tax is levied on exports with full input tax credit made available.

The scheme of taxation adopted by most nations is very simple. The seller of goods and the service provider charge tax on sales, avail input tax credit and pay the difference as VAT to the goVernment treasury. The compliance system in VAT nations is also very simple. There is very less interface between the tax collector and the tax payer. However there are provisions for heavy penalization of VAT defaulters. VAT is administered nationally and is also levied on imports.
Waste Management Technology
Authors: Rathakrishnan L
Published: June 2019

As the population grows there is an increase in wastage from our economic activities. Causing pollution on land, water, air, and on all other living things. India, being the second largest populous country in the world produces enormous organic and inorganic waste. While the household and agriculture waste may be used immediately after simple treatment, the waste generated from industries cannot be used as it is. If the industrial leftovers are effectively recycled or retreated by adopting suitable management techniques, then there will be no unwanted element in the environment. Rather, all nutrient elements if recycled, may enrich soil and other natural resources. Scientists and economists have found new technology to treat all waste as a source through recycling, conversion, source of energy, and land reclamation. Now, they have come to the conclusion that waste is a waste if untreated, but if it is modified in some other form, it is a potential resource and a wealth for our future. However, the only requirement is that it should be treated properly or taken care of. This paper examines some of the technology adopted by scientists, economists to use the waste as one of the potential resource either through knowledge or any other means for increasing productivity, maximising returns, and reducing pile up of unused waste. Successful case studies have been reviewed and analysed critically.
Challenges in Globalisation of Global Software Development: A Conceptual Study of Co-locating Key Roles and its Impact on Product Life Cycle
Authors: Saketharaman Umasankar , Anandkumar Victor
Published: June 2019

This study characterises the results of published scientific research in the field of Global Software Product Development (GSD). Based on the analysis of about 22 scholarly articles published between 2001 and 2014, it is observed that in spite of issues and challenges faced in its implementation, GSD is a business necessity. To ensure more successful realisation of the benefits of GSD, co-locating some of the key-roles at global locations along with software development could be exercised. This could have a positive impact on the software product life cycle. This relationship needs to be validated by further research backed with empirical data.
Factors Influencing Consumer’s Purchase Intention on Social Networking Sites: Evidence from Bangalore
Authors: Arbaina Sayyed , Suresh A S
Published: June 2019

Most online shoppers indicate that they visit e-retail websites on a social networking site. Previous research shows that visiting websites affect the consumer’s purchase intentions. This study identified various factors that affect consumer behaviour while shopping on social media. It further studied the services offered by social media and several factors that influence the consumer’s purchasing experience in social networking sites. Analysing 105 responses, the study revealed that factors such as price, services offered, advertising attitude, and shopping attitude have a significant impact on consumer behaviour.
Sourcing Process – A Supply Chain Management Perspective to Meet Consumer Demand with Special Reference to Solitaire Diamond Brand Sold in Damas Outlets, Dubai
Authors: Ravinagarajan Janani , Anitha N , Karthikeyan L
Published: June 2019

Diamond in a supplier‟s catalogue encompasses a steady price appreciation and less volatility. Strategic sourcing for diamond is based on the assessment of needs and exploration of the legal mining process, and the allied risks. This paper analyses the sourcing process for managing the supply chain with special reference to Damas, Dubai where an organisation has functional expertise at every level but lacks expertise in the value chain.
Organizational Performance: Concerns in Construct Measurement
Authors: Mekoth Nandakumar , Barnabas N
Published: June 2019

There is no consensus among researchers on the definition and measurement practices of Organizational Performance. Some suggest that it is best left as a conceptually rather than empirically relevant construct.
Left Bank Cinema: Memories of History and the Experience of Time
Authors: Philip VG Bijoy
Published: June 2019

In this paper, I use two films—Les Statues MeurrentAussi (Statues also Die, 1953) directed by Resnais and Marker and Sans Soleil (Sunless, 1983) as representatives of Left Bank cinema to show how they construct experiences of time and memory using various modernist strategies. Key to this is the use of a mental journey genre in modernist cinema and the construction of a facial dispositif which leads to a perceptual experiencing of inner states. Les Statues MeurrentAussi is a key film in the history of French cinema as it highlights Alain Resnais’ and Chris Marker’s early commitment towards a politically avant-garde filmmaking style. The film was banned for many decades because it was highly critical of France’s colonial interests. The film is also a proof to the less emphasised collaboration between two pioneering directors and especially in their use of the essay film genre. Sans Soleil on the other hand is considered as a philosophical masterpiece because of its meditations on time and memory. In taking these two films, I hope not only to demonstrate cinema’s capability to generate affective spatio-temporal states but also to highlight a piece of film history which is often misappropriated under the tag of the French New Wave.
Pulverizing the Monopoly of Mind: Three Roles of the Body in Cognition
Authors: Singh Akhil Kumar
Published: June 2019

For many decades, cognition has been viewed as a computational process in the brain. For cognition, the brain, body and the interaction with the environment are important. Conventional views are inclined towards the existence of discrete and internal representations realised by highly specific mechanisms in the brain. The Embodied approach challenges this view and accepts the evolution of cognitive abilities.  There is a shift in focus from the belief that the brain is solely responsible for cognition to the thought that the body is somehow deeply integrated into cognition. However, it does not deny the central position of the brain in the process of cognition but opens the doors for other factors for integration. At the basic level, there are three ways in which an agent’s body can be utilised for the cognitive process. An agent’s body may help to generate, operate and distribute the cognitive processes. As a result, this approach tries to diminish the monopoly of the brain by taking into account the importance of the body and the environment for cognition.
Self-Knowledge: Based on Knowledge of the First Cause of Creation (Aristotle’s Conception of the Soul)
Authors: Tallinn Leon Miller
Published: June 2019

This article argues that Aristotle depicts the soul as a detectable aspect of one’s being, is in the form of properties, and is discernable by cognition. Thus, he proposed that it is possible to discern the complementary connection between one’s being and the first cause of creation. Aristotle, like Kant, recognised that the age-old problem of scepticism posed a challenge to epistemological, ontological, and ethical claims. However, Kant did not develop his ideas regarding bridging the gap between what is demonstrable and the first cause of creation – which resulted in perpetuating problems with scepticism and dualism. Consequently, in the effort to resolve the problems of scepticism and dualism, to promote self-actualisation, holistic well-being and, to help individuals realise their full potential there is a resurgence of Aristotle’s explanation of the relationship between self-knowledge and knowledge of the first cause of creation.

This article contributes to the philosophy of science, the philosophy of the social sciences, the philosophy of religion, to contemporary literature on social psychology, and to literature addressing the interface between the sciences and perennial philosophy by demonstrating that Aristotle’s perennial wisdom and his epistemic approach – based on logical positivism – resolve problems related to scepticism, materialism, and dualism.
РАЗВИТИЕ КООРДИНАЦИОННЫХ СПОСОБНОСТЕЙ У ДОШКОЛЬНИКОВ 6–7 ЛЕТ НА ФИЗКУЛЬТУРНО-ОЗДОРОВИТЕЛЬНЫХ ЗАНЯТИЯХ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ВИБРАЦИОННЫХ ТРЕНАЖЁРОВ
Authors: Gorbunova T. V. , Larina Yu. L.
Published: June 2019

В статье рассмотрена методика проведения физкультурно-оздоровительных занятий использованием тренажёрной системы «Тиса» у дошкольников. Представлена комплексная оценка уровня развития координационных способностей у детей 6–7 лет.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ КОММУНИКАТИВНОЙ СФЕРЫ МЛАДШИХ ШКОЛЬНИКОВ
Authors: Simakova K. A.
Published: June 2019

ЭВ статье обсуждается проблема важности общения в процессе развития младших школьников. Представлен небольшой обзор исследований по проблемам коммуникативных трудностей. Рассмотрены результаты психодиагностического исследования особенностей общения детей младшего школьного возраста.
ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ВОЛЕВЫХ КАЧЕСТВ ПОДРОСТКОВ НА УРОКЕ ФИЗИЧЕСКОЙ КУЛЬТУРЫ
Authors: Verchenko I. A. , Zhulina T. V. , Ogrebchuk A. V.
Published: June 2019

В статье определяется актуальность исследования проблемы, связанной с психологическими особенностями волевых качеств подростков. Осуществлен сбор и анализ волевых качеств подростков. Представлены психолого-педагогические рекомендации учителям и обучающимся, направленные на повышения уровня волевых качеств подростков.
Stock markets in countries of the Middle East
Authors: Куракин Роман , Kurakin Roman
Published: June 2019

The monograph describes the main institutions of exchange law of the Middle East, analyzes the main regulatory legal acts that make up the exchange legislation of the Middle East, considers the procedure of state regulation of the order of economic activity on the exchange market in the Middle East, describes the features of self-regulation of economic activity on the exchange market in the States
Personnel management in Russia: challenges of the XXI century
Authors: Глухова Александра , Gluhova Aleksandra , Талтынов Сергей , Taltynov Sergey , Митрофанова Елена , Mitrofanova Elena , Тарасенко Владимир , Tarasenko Vladimir , Некрасов Алексей , Nekrasov Aleksey , Стадниченко Лилия , Stadnichenko Liliya , Жуков Анатолий , Zhukov Anatoliy , Стрыгина Мария , Strygina Mariya , Горский Вадим , Gorskiy Vadim , Горский Максим , Gorskiy Maksim , Дуракова Ирина , Durakova Irina , Пугач Светлана , Pugach Svetlana , Майер Екатерина , Mayer Ekaterina , Григоров Иван , Grigorov Ivan , Гречко Татьяна , Grechko Tat'yana , Коновалова Валерия , Konovalova Valeriya , Сотникова Светлана , Sotnikova Svetlana , Долженкова Юлия , Dolzhenkova Yuliya , Руденко Галина , Rudenko Galina , Шаталова Нина , Shatalova Nina
Published: June 2019

The monograph contains the results of research concerning:
- creation of political and administrative elite, management of educational organizations, religious aspects of formation
civil society;
- changes in working conditions, the obsolescence of some and the emergence of new professions, remote employment, emotional tension in the workplace.
- problems of labor absenteeism management, the use of polygraph to ensure organizational security, legal aspects of debt management, overcoming ageism.
- improving the efficiency of employees, effective organization of wages, talent management, experience of extending the working capacity of older workers through rational forms of motivation,
training and retention in the organization, health management, formation of personnel reserve for the effective functioning of the business.
Optimal Cutting Planes from the Group Relaxations
Authors: Basu Amitabh , Conforti Michele , Di Summa Marco , Zambelli Giacomo
Published: June 2019

We study quantitative criteria for evaluating the strength of valid inequalities for Gomory and Johnson’s finite and infinite group models, and we describe valid inequalities that are optimal for these criteria. We justify and focus on the criterion of maximizing the volume of the nonnegative orthant cut off by a valid inequality. For the finite group model of prime order, we show that the unique maximizer is an automorphism of the Gomory mixed-integer (GMI) cut for a possibly different finite group problem of the same order. We extend the notion of volume of a simplex to the infinite-dimensional case. This is used to show that in the infinite group model, the GMI cut maximizes the volume of the nonnegative orthant cut off by an inequality.