IOSR-JBM   Volume-4 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct-2012

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	College Students Attitudes towards Ethical Consumerism - an Indian Perspective
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. Kawal Gill
	:	10.9790/487X-0450113

Abstract:Business ethics and corporate social responsibility have gained more attention in recent years. However, the consumers 'perspective on ethics is still a little researched area. Ethical consumerism is the intentional purchase of products and services that the customer considers to be made ethically. This may mean with minimal harm to or exploitation of humans, animals and/or the natural environment. Ethical consumerism is practiced through 'positive buying' in that ethical products are favored, or by negative purchasing i.e. through boycotting those product which endanger the health of consumer or others; cause significant damage to environment during manufacture, use or disposal; consume a disproportionate amount of energy; cause unnecessary waste; use materials derived from threatened species or environment or involve unnecessary use or cruelty to animals.
Key Words: consumerism, attitudes, ethical, social responsibility, environment friendly  

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Assessing the Viability of Quality Management in Organizations - A Retrospective and Prospective Overview with Reference to Pakistan
Country	:	Pakistan
Authors	:	Dr. Muhammad Asim, Dr. A. R. Zaki
	:	10.9790/487X-0451424

Abstract:Quality management (QM) is becoming a national priority strategy for most of the nations around the world and is gaining popularity at an ever increasing rate. Successful organizations around the globe are realizing the importance of quality management and embracing it as a proven technique that guarantees their own survival. QM has major technical, economical and human implications which influence the competitiveness, employment, exports and overall economic growth of any country. This research paper seeks to analyze the quality management practices in developing countries like Pakistan which requires giving much emphasis on the quality dimension. The paper attempts at analyzing the significance and willingness of business organizations regarding adoption and practice of quality management. This study also focuses to understand the ground reality of QM in Pakistani firms both public and private organizations. It is necessary to begin with asking that what quality we mean by quality management and its impact on productivity. In the past most of the national organizations showed an apprehension in adopting QM philosophy as they have a myopic view and were unable to realize its long term benefit. It is a fact that in comparison to the past the number of organizations that had acquired quality accreditation has obviously increased which is a clear indication that the awareness of this approach has been developed. Nevertheless the rate of embracing the concept of QM is still low as compared to our neighboring countries and other developed countries
Keywords: Quality management, Quality assurance, Quality control, Quality attributes, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	(Re) Evolution in HR Strategies - Power Sector
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Y. P. Chawla
	:	10.9790/487X-0452532

Abstract:Evolution or a revolution in HR Strategies is required in the vibrant and expanding Powerful Sector. The power Sector in India has gone in for reforms unbundling the sector into separate accountable entities. The Power Sector conventionally revolves around Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution. The Manufacturing (or Sourcing from Manufacturers) and Project Development is as much important from the developers' perspective. Each of these activities requires specialized skill sets. In this paper, emphasis has been placed on Supercritical Thermal Power Plants.
Key Words: Power Sector, HR Strategies, Re- Evolution, Shortage of Skilled Manpower, HR as Profit Center.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Influence of Consumers' Socio-Economic Characteristics and Attitude on Purchase Intention of Green Products
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. N. Mahesh, Dr. R. Ganapathi
	:	10.9790/487X-0453337

Abstract:The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of consumers' socio-economic characteristics and attitude on intention to purchase green products among the consumers in Chennai. The Theory of Planned Behavior is used in this study to investigate the consumers' attitude and intention to purchase green products. This study shows that the intention of consumers to purchase green products is determined by having a positive attitude, subjective norms (green movement) and perceived behaviour control (green foods are concerned about the environment and food safety). Furthermore, the findings of this study indicate that external variables such as educational qualification and monthly income are significant socio-economic determinants of consumers' intention to purchase green products. Consumers who have a higher monthly income and educational qualification are more likely to be concerned about the environment and therefore tend to purchase green products.
Key Words: Consumers' Attitude, Consumers' Purchase Intention, Green Products.

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Paper Type : Research Paper Title : Talent Retention of Female Faculties In India Country : India Authors : Sandeep Saxena : 10.9790/487X-0453843

Abstract:The role of the teachers acquires significance in shaping society and in bringing revolutionary changes in the development of the country. But in India burgeoning problem is the retention and proper development of talent. The main thing of this paper is female talent management and development of the proper talent pool. This paper seeks to understand and analyze the causes of the high attrition rate of female employees in the technical institutes. This tries to diagnose the malady and prescribe the remedial solutions. This paper studies the female job retention in technical institutes who work hard at irregular hours in the midst of their domestic caring responsibility. It was based on the structured survey through a questionnaire, with female faculties who work in major cities in India. The Findings suggest a need for change both in organizational and work policies for female job retention.
Keywords: Talent management, Retention, Talent pool, Job attrition, Potentials and skills

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Entrepreneurial Challenges In Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Olusanya, Samuel Olumuyiwa, Oyebo Afees Oluwatosin
	:	10.9790/487X-0454453

Abstract:The study was conceptualized as an exploratory and quantitative one into the entrepreneurial challenges in a developing country like Nigeria, with focus on small scale business owners in Lagos, Nigeria. However, the research was premised on the assumption that entrepreneurs in developing countries like Nigeria face a lot of challenges hence the informal sector which they belong has not had the desired impacts on the growth and development of the economy, the study attempted to answer the following questions among others: Does entrepreneur business owners face the problem of necessary capital to run their business, Does the infrastructural and regulatory business environment in developing countries pose as obstacles to their operation?. More over, the study make use of primary data and questionnaire analysis and spearman's rank correlation was used as the estimation techniques, the study then reveals that entrepreneurs and small scale business owners in Lagos state Nigeria face a lot of challenges which could impact negatively on their performance. Problems such as infrastructural inadequacies, regulatory challenges and corruption were found to be some of the obstacle for entrepreneurship performance in Lagos, Nigeria. Moreover, our findings still reveal that the infrastructural constraints financial problems which are key challenges confronting entrepreneur business owners are creation of failed governance in Nigeria. Successive governments and regimes in Nigeria have paid lip service to the problems of social infrastructure which are the engine hub of entrepreneurship.
Keyword: Entrepreneurship, Small business owner, developing countries.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Research Study On After Sales Services of Gas Turbines
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ravi Raj, Prof Harsh Dwivedi
	:	10.9790/487X-0455494

Abstract:This is to certify that the Project Report titled 'Research Study On After Sales Services Of Gas Turbines' submitted by Ravi Raj, Reg. No 11mba1044 to VIT Business School, VIT University, Vellore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration is a bonafide record of work carried out by him / her under my supervision. The contents of this report, in full or in part have not been submitted in any form to any other institute or university for the award of any degree or diploma

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