Company Analysis – The Beginning Step for Scholarly Research | Author : P. S. Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Company analysis is the important type of case method in Research Methodology and is
commonly used by the beginners of scholarly research. A case study based management
research and teaching pedagogy are adopted by many business schools with the belief that it
is a most powerful way to study and learn new lessons required to identify, understand, and
solve the problems in the process of managing and leading the organizations. Developing a
business case on various managing aspects of a company and analysing case forces students
to grapple with exactly the kinds of situations, decisions, and dilemmas managers confront
every day. Company analysis is a powerful tool in developing both research case study and
teaching case study in business management subject. Compared to industry analysis, company
analysis gives focused and deeper insight into a company and its business in terms of
challenges and opportunities. In this paper, we have discussed the procedure of writing
company focussed case study based on a newly developed company analysis framework. We
also recommend the Company analysis as a class of case study methodology in management
research for the beginners and budding researchers as a beginning step in scholarly research. |
| NGO’s Intervention to Bring Change in the Society- A Case Study of ‘SIRRA’ | Author : Laveena D’Mello | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Any organization, whether NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) or Government,
involved in the rural or urban development is making concerted efforts in diverse activities.
Some NGO’s are involved in helping weaker sections of the society such as small and
marginal farmers, agricultural labourers, reservation castes, while others engage in, setting
up schools and hospitals in the rural areas, provision of better nutrition to children, health
intervention, family welfare, organizing vocational training to enable youth and special
programmes formulated for senior citizens. Srinivas Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Agency (SIRRA) is one such NGO engaged in Rural Welfare activities for the past Ten
years. This NGO is formed under the aegis of A. Shama Rao Foundation, which is well
known in the field of quality education services, and sponsored over nineteen colleges.
SIRRA has a team of experienced trainers and resource persons who would always guide the
rural development activities in Dakshina Kannada District. With the rich knowledge, skills
and contacts gained, SIRRA organized various programme and provides opportunity for
student Social Workers to practice their field practicum. This was done in the collaboration
with Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research centre, Mangalore. SIRRA
organized number of community outreach programmes, medical camps, street plays,
awareness programmes etc. for the disadvantaged sections of the society. This study explores
the intervention activities and its impact on the society, through the case study.
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| NGO’s Intervention to Bring Change in the Society- A Case Study of ‘SIRRA’ | Author : Laveena D’Mello | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Any organization, whether NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) or Government,
involved in the rural or urban development is making concerted efforts in diverse activities.
Some NGO’s are involved in helping weaker sections of the society such as small and
marginal farmers, agricultural labourers, reservation castes, while others engage in, setting
up schools and hospitals in the rural areas, provision of better nutrition to children, health
intervention, family welfare, organizing vocational training to enable youth and special
programmes formulated for senior citizens. Srinivas Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Agency (SIRRA) is one such NGO engaged in Rural Welfare activities for the past Ten
years. This NGO is formed under the aegis of A. Shama Rao Foundation, which is well
known in the field of quality education services, and sponsored over nineteen colleges.
SIRRA has a team of experienced trainers and resource persons who would always guide the
rural development activities in Dakshina Kannada District. With the rich knowledge, skills
and contacts gained, SIRRA organized various programme and provides opportunity for
student Social Workers to practice their field practicum. This was done in the collaboration
with Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research centre, Mangalore. SIRRA
organized number of community outreach programmes, medical camps, street plays,
awareness programmes etc. for the disadvantaged sections of the society. This study explores
the intervention activities and its impact on the society, through the case study |
| E-Application in Awareness Generation of HIV/AIDS at Dakshina Kannada District | Author : Laveena D’Mello and Govindaraju B. M. | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :In Human Immuno-deficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome
(HIV/AIDS), the HIV virus attacks the immune system, which defends the human body
against pathogens. When there is balance against the immune system, the people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLHA) become more susceptible to opportunistic infections (OIs). The District
of Dakshina Kannada is not exceptional from the above mentioned burning problems of
HIV/AIDS infections. Due to its larger rate of national and international migration drastic
change in the lifestyle of the people, improvement in industrialization and urbanization
directly or indirectly contributing to transmission of virus. In this paper, the researcher had
made an attempt to examine the Technology and e-applications, its effects on the people in
creating awareness with regard to HIV/AIDS. The researcher’s main aim is to know both the
traditional methods and the present Technologies, and its effect in creating awareness and
prevention of HIV/AIDS. The target audiences are general public-youth between the age
group of 19- 29 years. By adopting field survey and interview researcher collected 25
samples, studied in depth and analyzed them systematically. |
| The Changing Paradigms in Lifestyle Marketing - A Case Study Approach with Reference to Watch Industry | Author : Priti K. Rao | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Current business houses use the word “Lifestyle marketing” which is like a buzz word used
in the selling and marketing in the present century. Lifestyle has a psychological determinant
that influences buying behaviour- reflecting an individual’s choice of how to spend money
and time and the attitudes and values connected with these behavioural patterns. The success
of an organization is directly linked to the level to which the company’s products and
marketing strategies, dominantly communication, which reflects the lifestyle of the targeted
market. This aids in giving a competitive edge over the other business houses. This in turn
generates revenue. The companies are forced to dedicate their marketing strategies towards
life style marketing. This paper discusses the role of lifestyle marketing in the current
business scenario and the strategies to be adopted by the watch industry to suit each target
market and the branding and promotional techniques that influence the branding of various
market segments. This will provide insights which are valuable for companies marketing and
advertising strategies. As people’s attitudes, interests and opinions regarding products and
services change, it is vital for the marketers to continually monitor the changes. The basic
objective of this paper “The changing paradigms in lifestyle marketing – A case study
approach with reference to watch industry” aims at understanding the concept of lifestyle
marketing and by utilizing this how the brand value can be made more effective be made. A
case study approach using a watch sector as an example will be adopted to study this concept
for better understanding and implications. The research uses secondary data for the collection
of data. Conclusions, based on the outcome, hereby obtained were drawn and decisions were
taken about the said objectives. The primary purpose of this paper is to stimulate further
discussion amongst marketers and to be used in dialogue with stakeholders |
| The Changing Paradigms in Lifestyle Marketing - A Case Study Approach with Reference to Watch Industry | Author : Priti K. Rao | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Current business houses use the word “Lifestyle marketing” which is like a buzz word used
in the selling and marketing in the present century. Lifestyle has a psychological determinant
that influences buying behaviour- reflecting an individual’s choice of how to spend money
and time and the attitudes and values connected with these behavioural patterns. The success
of an organization is directly linked to the level to which the company’s products and
marketing strategies, dominantly communication, which reflects the lifestyle of the targeted
market. This aids in giving a competitive edge over the other business houses. This in turn
generates revenue. The companies are forced to dedicate their marketing strategies towards
life style marketing. This paper discusses the role of lifestyle marketing in the current
business scenario and the strategies to be adopted by the watch industry to suit each target
market and the branding and promotional techniques that influence the branding of various
market segments. This will provide insights which are valuable for companies marketing and
advertising strategies. As people’s attitudes, interests and opinions regarding products and
services change, it is vital for the marketers to continually monitor the changes. The basic
objective of this paper “The changing paradigms in lifestyle marketing – A case study
approach with reference to watch industry” aims at understanding the concept of lifestyle
marketing and by utilizing this how the brand value can be made more effective be made. A
case study approach using a watch sector as an example will be adopted to study this concept
for better understanding and implications. The research uses secondary data for the collection
of data. Conclusions, based on the outcome, hereby obtained were drawn and decisions were
taken about the said objectives. The primary purpose of this paper is to stimulate further
discussion amongst marketers and to be used in dialogue with stakeholders. |
| Summum Bonum of Higher Education and its Ever Expanding Horizon | Author : I. C. Licyamma | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The individuality and personality of the learner must be known before he is taught or subjected to
behaviour modification. The teacher should have a thorough knowledge of the interests, aptitudes,
attitudes, intelligence and creativity of a learner in order to play a key role in pushing the student to
higher achievement. For the proper and effective communication between the teacher and the taught
we have to have a proper and unique method. We have to think when and where the learning
experience has to be provided. Education cannot be static and fixed or unchanging. It has to be
planned according to the changing circumstances and needs of a particular society or nation (Mangal
S.K., 2004).Education is not pumping in but pumping out the knowledge potentialities in an
individual. This dynamic process is an inevitable thing without which there is no education. Through
many years of experience many things are crystallised into the knowledge bank of a person. This
cranial accumulation is digested and stored in every person. Different types of experiences are
accumulated and formed in the brain-mathematical knowledge, literary knowledge, logical
knowledge, philosophical knowledge etc. Argumentative ability is another important ability in
education. Vedas are the best example of this. Vedas and Upanishads are formed in the wide jungles
from great rishis - means one who ignites Agni - the Agni of knowledge in a person. Veda means to
analyse a thing in different angles and reach a conclusion (Bhagavan, 1993). This type of method
ignites and cherishes the branches of all types of knowledge. Vedic mathematics is an example of
this. More than the speed of a computer it calculates everything in a lightning speed. Mere analytical
knowledge is nothing. But it must be mingled with correct and proper intuition. Shree chakra is an
example of this. Without this nobody in this world can think about digital system which is
transforming the physical world into a marvellous area of development.
Keywords: Modification, Aptitudes, Creativity, Static, Crystallise, Ignit |
| Comparison of Research Output and Fee Charging Strategies of Some Top Global and Indian Business Schools | Author : P. S. Aithal and Shubhrajyotsna Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The progress in information communication technology (ITC) in 21st century created an
opportunity to network the researchers working in same area/subjects and refer their research
publications at free of cost by means of open access research repositories. SSRN,
Researchgate, Selected works, Munich Personal RePEc Archive, Zenodo are some of the
well known research networks and scholarly published papers repositories. In this paper we
have studied the strategy of Social Science Research Network (SSRN) which has been
named the Number 1 Open Access Repository in the World. We have studied the ranking
strategy of this network based on number of papers published/ uploaded by different
research organizations all over the world. This study discuss on the criteria of SSRN ranking,
recent US Business schools ranking based on number of papers submitted for a given year,
recent International Business schools ranking based on number of papers submitted for a
given year, recent Top researchers ranking based on number of papers for a given year, and
top Indian business schools based on such ranking. We have made a comparative study and
analysis on research productivity of 30 Top research institutions in US business school
ranking list, international business school ranking list, and Indian Business School ranking
list and studied its effect on performance and ranking on the organizations as well as
strategies on their MBA course fee. |
| Comparison of Research Output and Fee Charging Strategies of Some Top Global and Indian Business Schools | Author : P. S. Aithal and Shubhrajyotsna Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The progress in information communication technology (ITC) in 21st century created an
opportunity to network the researchers working in same area/subjects and refer their research
publications at free of cost by means of open access research repositories. SSRN,
Researchgate, Selected works, Munich Personal RePEc Archive, Zenodo are some of the
well known research networks and scholarly published papers repositories. In this paper we
have studied the strategy of Social Science Research Network (SSRN) which has been
named the Number 1 Open Access Repository in the World. We have studied the ranking
strategy of this network based on number of papers published/ uploaded by different
research organizations all over the world. This study discuss on the criteria of SSRN ranking,
recent US Business schools ranking based on number of papers submitted for a given year,
recent International Business schools ranking based on number of papers submitted for a
given year, recent Top researchers ranking based on number of papers for a given year, and
top Indian business schools based on such ranking. We have made a comparative study and
analysis on research productivity of 30 Top research institutions in US business school
ranking list, international business school ranking list, and Indian Business School ranking
list and studied its effect on performance and ranking on the organizations as well as
strategies on their MBA course fee. |
| A Study on the Working Conditions of Sales Persons in a Garment Shop at Mangalore | Author : Meena Monteiro , Laveena D’Mello , & Govindaraju B. M. | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The unorganized labour could be described as those who have not been able to be organized
in pursuits of common objective because of constraints, such as casual nature of
employment, ignorance, and illiteracy. The small size of establishments with low capital
investment per person employed, scattered nature of establishment and superior strength of
the employer operating singularly or in combination. Labour engaged in informal sectors,
being unorganized, have weak bargaining power and have been deprived of reasonable
wages and working conditions. It is a common complaint that the benefits of labour
legislation have not reached rural and unorganized labour. Unlike the modern sector, where
wages are usually protected by labour legislations and trade union activity in the informal
sector, there is an easier entry, but less job security and lower earnings. The people working
in the unorganized sector are mostly middle-class people. Unorganized laborers work under
the close supervision, control of employers and they do not have a common employer. They
face many problems like Low productivity, due to lack of skills and proper tools, No
protection from the minimum wage legislative and Exploitation by middlemen/ contractors.
This Study is conducted with 50 respondents, 25 female, and 25 male sales personnel. The
Objectives are; to understand the working conditions of the respondents and to explore the
possible progressive changes in the working conditions of the respondents. Both primary and
secondary data is collected in this study. |
| Industry Analysis – The First Step in Business Management Scholarly Research | Author : P. S. Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Industry analysis and Company analysis are two types of case study methods among many
types of Case-based research analysis in Research Methodology. A case study based
management research and teaching pedagogy are adopted by many business schools with the
belief that it is a most powerful way to study and learn new lessons required to identify,
understand, and solve the problems in the process of managing and leading the
organizations. Analysing business cases of industries force students to grapple with exactly
the kinds of situations, decisions, and dilemmas managers confront every day. Industry
analysis is a powerful tool in developing both research case study and teaching case study in
business management subject. Through industry analysis students and researchers can study
various aspects of an industry and its components to enrich their knowledge in the core area
of business including organizational management, environmental management, functional
areas of business, strategic management, new idea generation as well as effective decision
making. The issues or problems identified in a given industry and the efforts made by
organizations to handle such issues or solve such problems are learning opportunities for
students and researchers in business management institutions. In this paper, we have
discussed the procedure of writing case studies based on industry analysis framework. We
also recommend the Industry analysis as a class of case study methodology in management
research for developing research case studies as a first step for budding researchers.
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| Opportunity for Realizing Ideal Computing System using Cloud Computing Model | Author : P. S. Aithal & Vaikunth Pai T. | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :An ideal computing system is a computing system with ideal characteristics. The major
components and their performance characteristics of such hypothetical system can be studied
as a model with predicted input, output, system and environmental characteristics using the
identified objectives of computing which can be used in any platform, any type of computing
system, and for application automation, without making modifications in the form of
structure, hardware, and software coding by an external user. In this paper, we have
proposed cloud computing service model to be used as a part of computing processor section
enabled through information communication technology concept and discussed how it will
support the computing processor part of ideal computing processor section by providing
virtual system components with both hardware and software from the cloud to realize ideal
computing system model. In this model, the infrastructure required for an ideal computing
processor section is owned by a third party vendor and the cloud computing services are
delivered to the ideal computing system over the Internet on a leased/wireless basis with the
capability to extend up or down their service requirements or needs ubiquitously and almost
infinite scale-up capability. A well designed flexible cloud computing system can work and
fulfill the requirement of the processing section of an ideal computing device. It also offers
an innovative business concept for organizations to adopt ideal computing services without
advance investment and enables convenient, on-request network accessibility to a shared
pool of IT computing resources like networks, servers, storage, applications, and services. |
| A Study on Need and Constrains of Women Entrepreneurs in Dakshina Kannada | Author : Laveena D’Mello , Meena Monteiro , & Govindaraju B.M. | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Women prefer to work part time job than full time because of various constraints, who have
more family responsibility than male. They suffer from low salary, unemployment which
lead them lower status in the society. This paper undertakes the study on the needs and
constraints of women entrepreneur. And explore the relevance of self-employment, training,
and motivate to start self-employment and to become a successful entrepreneur. The aim is
to give detail picture about the need and constraints of women entrepreneurs in Dakshina
Kannada. And the objectives are: To study the profile of the respondents; To explore the
relevance of training, focussing on the factors responsible for relative success and failure of
self employment; To identify the Social and Economic condition of the respondents before
and after starting Self Employment; To know the impact of Self Employment training and
the constraints to become successful entrepreneurs and the measures to overcome the
problems. This is the descriptive study conducted in Dakshina Kannada District. The
sampling consisted of 50 self-employed urban women and was selected through the
accidental and snow ball sampling method. |
| Indigenous Management Practices- A Case Study on Street Vendors | Author : Keerthan Raj | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Street vending a very ancient and critical occupation found in each and every country with
far reaching economic and social impact. Even before the pre independence era, in India,
street vending was by far the only recourse to sales activities in an informal space. Even to
this day in smaller semi urban localities and pockets of the country we see a congregation of
sellers and buyers getting together in vacant spaces for an informal marketing activity. They
are called by various names as in sandy bazaars, santhe’s etc which could happen once a
week in most places. Not just food, every possible and essential good and in certain cases
services are also bought and sold here. While there is a lot of study on formal sales
management, marketing mix, product life cycles stages and a plethora of marketing concept,
this street vendors business management have been given very little thought and study. In
the absence of a shop, any perceivable brand building exercises, advertisements the street
vendor is successful in getting very good returns on the minimal capital expenditure
invested. This paper is a case study approach to viewing the successful business practices of
street vendors. How do these street vendors manage competition amongst them and still
continue to attract a growing numbers of customers. Certain sellers have become brands in
themselves for certain unique services they offer and able to sustain their product and service
through the years successfully. In this paper, we have discussed certain critical practices of
street vendors that could be of much use in furthering management theories and practices. |
| Transformation of Knowledge in Teaching Learning Environment Adoption of Innovative Methodology in Teaching Software Engineering | Author : P. Sridhar Acharya & P. S. Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Teaching is a noble profession which requires special skills for the transformation of
knowledge from teaching domain to the learning domain. This profession requires deep
knowledge, dedication in teaching, encouragement, and control over the activities of the
learning domain, providing the knowledge to the learning domain, teaching the discipline,
behavior and smart skills as out of box teaching subjects. The teacher has to continuously
upgrade himself in discharging the knowledge because whatever he has learned in his learning
domain might be outdated. The Knowledge is always updating and it is the responsibility of
all the teachers to update their knowledge so that they can effectively transform the same to
the learning domain. The knowledge transformation in technical subject needs a rather
different methodology than the traditional classroom based teaching. The subject like
Software Engineering needs a different method of teaching than the traditional classroom
based teaching. In this subject the learning domain should be active in looking into the various
aspects of the software development. In this subject, the traditional classroom based teaching
does not transform the knowledge to the learning domain because the learning domain cannot
follow the subject since the domain does not have any idea about the subject. This paper
explains the need for active teaching in software engineering where in the learning domain has
to be active than the teaching domain. The teaching domain has to concentrate on various
concepts which are supposed to be given to the learning domain and guide the learning
domain how to get the knowledge, effective use of the available technology and its adoption at
the right place. The objective of this paper is how to convert the learning domain into smart
learning domain. This paper strongly recommends the case study based teaching and learning
practice than the traditional unidirectional classroom teaching.
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| A Study on Causes and Effects of Migration from Rural to Urban: A Case Study of Bijapur Colony- Ligapayyankakadu, Mulki | Author : Laveena D’Mello , Meena Monteiro | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Migration is the movement of people across a specified boundary for the purpose of
establishing a new or semi-permanent residence. Migration is from a rural area to the urban
area in search of new job avenues, improve their economic condition and to improve the
standard of living once they go back to their native. Migration denotes a person living
outside his or her native place especially from a rural area to urban. Many leave their homes
because there are not enough employment opportunities, low yielding land, more family
members depend on the small land, food, water, work or other fundamental requirements like
health benefits, education. Another important aspect is that the consequences of
environmental catastrophes, such as drought, floods, low prices for their products, disease to
the product can also force thousands to leave their native countries. Today people are moving
towards cities seeking employment opportunities. In this paper, the researcher wants to study
about causes and effects of migration with the case study. The objectives are to know the
reason for migration and the effects of their migration. 50 respondents were covered out of
1400 migrated people from Bijapura colony, Lingappayana Kadu, Mulky, under simple
random sampling method. Questionnaires method was used to collect the data. Both primary
and secondary data was included. |
| Indian Education - Global Relevance | Author : V. T. Shailashri1 & Surekha Shenoy2 | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The global economy has undergone a structural transformation: there will be a workforce of
3.3 billion needed by 2020, in the services and capital-intensive manufacturing sectors. This
phenomenon is expected to play out in India – by 2020. 90% of India’s GDP and 75% of
employment is expected to be obtained from the services and manufacturing sectors.
Technological advancement shall have several jobs redundant while also creating new job
roles. The structural shift in generating employment will increase demand for sophisticated
workers, innovators, and thinkers who could thrive in globally-connected and a dynamic
economy. India, with a large workforce and an increasing pool of educated graduates, is in a
strategic position to reap the benefits of this shift. However, the ‘demographic divided’ will
likely be squandered unless India can create a “globally relevant and competitive” higher
education system that serves the requirements of both the domestic as well as global
economy. India is prominently placed on the global higher education map in terms of more
globally-reputed Indian institutions, significant student and faculty mobility, presence of
collaborations with quality international institutions India as a hub for talent that is able to
drive competitiveness of the Indian economy and is fit to work in or serve international
markets This paper is an attempt to identify the needs of global competitiveness in the Indian
students. Secondary data is used in depth to identify the shift needed in higher education. |
| A Study on the Challenges of Government Primary School Teachers in Dakshina Kannada District | Author : Laveena D’Mello , & Meena Monteiro | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Teaching is said to be a noble profession. It is considered to be a profession that identifies
the potential in the children and try to bring out the destiny of people. Mother is considered
as the first teacher and later teacher in the school will take over the responsibility in molding
the children so that they can identify their inner talent and reach their goal in life. Teachers
also create the future citizens and to create the administrators, doctors, scientists, engineers
and all other professionals. All these are the products of sound teaching order. The Job of
teaching is self-rewarding so far as experience, knowledge and emotional satisfaction are
concerned. In this profession one may work, earn and remain youthful and young as all the
time he/she will be among the youth, thinking new ideas with an innovative spirit. Education
is the backbone of the progressing nation which ultimately depends on the teacher. A quality
teacher is the one who has a passion for teaching can do tremendous changes in the life of
their children. She is also called the torch bearer; he/she moulds the lives of thousands of
children. But generally, they are from a low-income group, and with more job
dissatisfaction. Financially they are weak, socially they are of low status, and they suffer
from stress. In this paper, the researcher tries to highlight various types of stress and the
problems faced by the primary level teacher working in the government schools in Dakshina
Kannada. 50 teachers were identified randomly for this research. |
| A Comparative Study on the Problems faced by Senior citizens living in Institutions and Noninstitutions in Mangaluru Taluk | Author : Laveena D’Mello & Meena Monteiro | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Ageing is a normal, common, universal and un-avoiding phenomenon. Ageing has three
aspects biological, psychological and social. We are living in this busy world, it is the duty
of each and every young ones to spend a little time for our elders, patient listening, loving
talks and careful attention can relieve many of the psychological problems. It appears in
India senior citizens have no right to live a life of dignity. Day by day they are getting
shocks and traumas in one form or other, the past two decades the social scene, due to a
number of factors, had undergone drastic changes with the joint family system breaking
down. Today, nuclear families are the norm. In fact, for most people, growing old is time to
be enjoyed. They mostly ignore the symptoms considering it as the signs of aging.
Institutionalized elderly refers to the people above the age of sixty years who live in the
institution and Non-institutional elderly means who stay in their own house alone, with their
partner, children, and grandchildren together. The issues and problems are varied in any
place be it in families or in the institution. It differs from person to person. The researchers
came to know of various problems faced by them. Thus was interested to study the problems
they face. The scope of the study is restricted to only 50 elderly in Mangalore city. 25
respondents are from institutions and 25 from those living in families. The aim is to draw a
comparison between the problems faced by the elderly in each of these places. The
objectives are to assess the problems faced by the elderly and to know their opinion on their
stay. The respondents were selected adopting a simple random method of sampling. |
| Comparison of Private Universities in India based on NIRF Ranking and Fee Charging Strategies | Author : P. S. Aithal, Madhushree, & Revathi R. | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The need of additional universities in Indian higher education system to provide higher
education to all eligible population of the country and the success of private university model
in the USA tempted the Indian government to give permission to establish Private
Universities in the country. Accordingly, based on section 22 of UGC act, the Indian
government has allowed the state governments to establish private universities in the
respective states. Presently there are 264 private universities in the country spread over 22
states. Due to non-availability of any financial support from the state and central
governments, private universities are trying to sustain through their only strategy of service
differentiation through 21st century curriculum and industry integrated programme design. In
this paper, we have studied and compared some of the private universities in India in terms
of their infrastructure, faculties, variety of courses, and fee structure of identified courses.
We have also studied the performance scores given by NIRF, MHRD, Govt. of India for
various criterions like Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and Professional Practice,
Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, Public Perception. Based on the annual fee
charged by the private universities established before 2010, we have identified three types of
strategies which include low-cost – low quality, high-fee – high-quality, and nominal-fee –
high quality strategies and analysed them based on the philosophy and background of such
universities in general. We have also identified other innovative strategies offered by many
private universities, in general, to differentiate themselves from publicly funded universities.
The paper also contains some recommendations based on the observations to improve the
quality, relevancy, and effectiveness of educational services and research contributions of
private universities. |
| Indian Education - Global Relevance | Author : V. T. Shailashri & Surekha Shenoy | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The global economy has undergone a structural transformation: there will be a workforce of
3.3 billion needed by 2020, in the services and capital-intensive manufacturing sectors. This
phenomenon is expected to play out in India – by 2020. 90% of India’s GDP and 75% of
employment is expected to be obtained from the services and manufacturing sectors.
Technological advancement shall have several jobs redundant while also creating new job
roles. The structural shift in generating employment will increase demand for sophisticated
workers, innovators, and thinkers who could thrive in globally-connected and a dynamic
economy. India, with a large workforce and an increasing pool of educated graduates, is in a
strategic position to reap the benefits of this shift. However, the ‘demographic divided’ will
likely be squandered unless India can create a “globally relevant and competitive” higher
education system that serves the requirements of both the domestic as well as global
economy. India is prominently placed on the global higher education map in terms of more
globally-reputed Indian institutions, significant student and faculty mobility, presence of
collaborations with quality international institutions India as a hub for talent that is able to
drive competitiveness of the Indian economy and is fit to work in or serve international
markets This paper is an attempt to identify the needs of global competitiveness in the Indian
students. Secondary data is used in depth to identify the shift needed in higher education. |
| A Critical Study on Business Strategies of 3i Infotech Ltd. | Author : Jithin Raj K., & Krishna Prasad K. | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :A case study is a research method involving a systematic and detailed examination of a
subject of study, as well as its related contextual conditions. 3i Infotech Ltd. is a secured
Information Technology company to empower the Business Transformation and was
established with the principal mandate of servicing the different ICICI Investors family and
by providing Quality services to the shareholders of the company, and other depositors. It
was promoted by ICICI Bank for their back office works. But now they become a global
technology company across the world. The company position is top four Indian Software
Product company. They provide different services like Managed IT Services, Payment
solutions, Application Software Development and Maintenance, Business Intelligence
Document Imaging and Digitization, IT consulting and various Transaction Processing
services. They also sell services such as Infrastructure Management, Analytics and Services,
Business Intelligence, Testing and compliance, Application development and Maintenance,
Consulting and its BPO offerings. The company incorporated various wholly-owned entities
in India and abroad, which includes the company consumer services Ltd for doing business
related to Business to Customers services associated with Information Technology. This
paper narrates about business strategy and competitors for this company and suggestions for
future innovations |
| Quantitative ABCD Analysis of IEDRA Model of Placement Determination | Author : Varun Shenoy & P. S. Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The current technological and digital era has always directed campus recruitment process
towards eruption of paradigm shifts matching new systems of industrial workforce
engagements. The dilemma of job seeking graduates today in campus has ever more
convoluted towards the rapid changes in industry and employment market. IEDRA Model of
Student Campus Placement Realization was a more comprehensive study undertaken by
Shenoy & Aithal (2017) to resolve such a dilemma of students. Therefore here, a brief study
is undertaken to discover practical viabilities, understand the usefulness, resourcefulness and
universal applications of IEDRA Model of campus placement determination towards
concerned stakeholders. A new model of framework analysis named ABCD analysis
developed by Aithal et al. (2015) is adopted here for arriving at appropriate theory,
hypothesis or postulate constructs regarding the ubiquitous appeal of the IEDRA Framework. |
| Opportunities and Challenges for Producing Solar Energy in Every Indian Home – A Case Study | Author : P. Sridhar Acharya & P. S. Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The energy from the sun is abundant for essential requirements of every home. But due to
technological reasons, it is not so easy to use the solar energy by converting it into electrical
energy efficiently in all places. The important factors which would be affecting the efficiency
of the solar panels (which is presently in the range of 20% to 30%,) are the cost involved in
implementing the same at each house, lack of knowledge on investment return etc. The
semiconductor technology for fabricating solar cells contributes to the performance. The
impurities in the semiconductor technology, the heat from the sunlight are the negative factors
for the performance. The variation in the angle of sunlight incident from morning to evening
is also a negative factor for the performance. The climate condition of the environment like
cloudy weather which limits the sunlight falling into the panel is another limiting factor.
Considering all these limiting factors this paper proposes the different modes of installation of
solar energy. This paper contains the normal power requirement of the house and methods for
either partial or complete solar energy installation to the individual house. |
| A ‘Desi’ Multinational –A Case Study of Hindustan Unilever Limited | Author : Keerthan Raj, & P. S. Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :India has become a second home to many multinationals’ over the years. The fact that India
has second largest population in the world is alluring because it translates itself into a huge
opportunity to encash for marketers across the globe. Hindustan Lever Limited which set
foot as the subsidiary of Unilever has been one such multinational which has almost become
a home grown brand. The strategies adopted by this corporate leaves no stone unturned in
cashing in on the tiniest niche markets available. Reaching the four billion populations in the
base of the pyramid markets has been a topic of research in recent times. Lot of exploratory
and case studies have been made in this field. This paper is a study on the strategies
developed by Hindustan Lever Limited which has been one of the most successful
companies to foray into the emerging markets in South East Asia and successfully tapped the
base of the pyramid in India. A case study using archival material and secondary information
sources suggest that having a global lookout and one world one market strategy is not
successful when attempting to cut into base of the pyramid segments in emerging markets.
The critical aspect here is developing grassroots’ connection and social empathy which
should translate to a cooperative spirit which will leverage the strengths and overcome the
weaknesses. |
| Business Strategy of Top Indian IT Company: MindTree | Author : Madhushree , Revathi R. , Anil Kumar , & P. S. Aithal | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :MindTree is one of the fastest growing Information Technology companies in India.
Founded in 1999, as an Indian IT company, MindTree has its presence across the world with
a global workforce of approximately 16,000 employees. With a motivational slogan of
“Welcome to Possible”, MindTree serves various industries like Banking, Capital Markets,
Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Retail, Media etc. MindTree Limited is an Indian
multinational information technology firm having its head office in Bengaluru, India.
Founded in 1999 the company employs roughly 16,500 IT professionals with annual revenue
of $780million. The MindTree has a goal to reach customers by giving proper services in
right time. The company deals in e-commerce applications, mobile applications, cloud
computing applications, digital transformation, data analytics, EAI, and ERP solutions, with
more than 344 clients and 43 offices in over 17 countries, as on 31st March, 2017. It has its
main operation in India and has major markets in United States and Europe. The company
was started by ten IT professionals on 18 August 1999, who have previously worked for
Cambridge Technology Partners, Lucent Technologies, and Wipro. In this paper, we have
analysed the business strategy of MindTree by studying its operational level and business
level strategies including operational strategy, services strategy, technology adoption
strategy, HR strategies, financial strategies, marketing strategy, and new product
development strategies. The paper also includes the company’s innovation on sustainability
through green strategy and corporate social responsibility strategy. Finally, based on SWOC
analysis, some suggestions are given to speed up the sustainable growth. |
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