Choudhury J
018459 Choudhury J (IBS-Bangalore, CFAI, Bangalore) : Wage-productivity analysis: lead and zinc industry. Productivity 2009, 49(4), 272-7.
The wage-productivity relationship is very important in order to identify the nature of relationship between important economic variables. This type of research paper is needed especially in the non-coal sector where much remains to be done for improving the operational efficiency of this industry. This paper has been carried out to analyze the efficiency of the wage-productivity relationship in lead and zinc industry. The main objective of the analysis is to find out whether there exists a positive relationship between wage and productivity.
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Anchal Singh
018458 Anchal Singh (Faculty of commerce, BHU, Varanasi) : Small scale industries in a global perspective. Productivity 2009, 49(4), 290-6.
Small Scale Industries (SSIs) have emerged as an engine of growth in several developed and developing countries of the world including India and has acquired a prominent place in our socio-economic development since independence through their ever-increasing contribution to national income. However, with the advent of economic reforms in 1991, SSIs in India had to face stiff competition from globalization and economic liberalization as it has allowed companies to increase their base of operations, expand their workplace with minimal investments, and has facilitated consumers to enjoy a wide array of goods and services. The paper attempts to probe the peculiar issues in an increasingly globalized scenario and its effect on the SSIs by analyzing its growth performance with regard to units, employment, output, exports, and concludes by recommending appropriate credit availability measures for ensuring their sustenance along with competitive growth.
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Manivannan B;Ilangovan D
017384 Manivannan B;Ilangovan D (NO, Annamalai Univ, Annamalai Nagar-608 002, Email: mukiram39@yahoo.co.in) : Recent development and challenges in BPO-since economic melt-down. J Coop Univ Res Ind Enterpr 2010, 3(2), 16-22.
As of now, India proved to be a trend setter in BPO services. The benefits of BPO to strengthen the Indian economy are much known to many. Such benefits made the development of BPO sector further, to contribute to the overall growth rate of the country. However, there are certain challenges facing the BPO sector in India on account of the Economic Melt-down, affecting the major economies around the world, particularly the USA. There needs to be a host of reasons to explain the magnitude of these challenges and precautions to be taken up by the firms, not only to protect themselves but also to improve the national economy.
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Verma A;Vijaya Kumar C V R S
016336 Verma A;Vijaya Kumar C V R S (NO, Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462 003, Email: ashutosh@iifm.ac.in) : Examination of the maturity effect in the Indian commodities future market. Agric Econ Res Rev 2010, 23(2), 335-42.
This paper has examined the Samuelson's hypothesis which states that the price volatility increases as the contract nears its maturity. It has also examined the BCSS hypothesis which provides that negative covariance between the spot price and net cost of carry explains the maturity effect. The study has examined these hypotheses on the data for wheat and pepper futures contract traded at NCDEX from the date of listing of the contract to 31 st March 2007 and the maturity effect has been examined for each contract individually. The study has indicated that maturity effect is present in around 45 per cent of the wheat and pepper contracts. Evidence supporting the BCSS hypothesis is present more strongly in the case of wheat as compared to pepper and 79 per cent of the contracts having maturity effect have depicted negative covariance in the case of wheat. Thus, it can be concluded that maturity effect is present and it is explained to a large extent by the negative co-variance between spot price and net carry cost. The study has observed that there is further scope for research in this area in relation to other agricultural commodities and also metals. Further studies can also be undertaken to find the informational efficiency and the reaction of informational flow to identify the reasons for the presence or absence of maturity effect.
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Mondal S R
016335 Mondal S R (Centre for Himalayan Studies, North Bengal Univ, District Darjeeling, Rajarammohunpur-734 013, Email: rahimanthnbu@yahoo.co.in) : Indian migrants in Bhutan. South Asian Anthrop 2010, 10(2), 111-22.
The primary objective of this study is to present a brief anthropological and sociological profile of the Indian communities who have migrated to Bhutan with particular reference to their history, place of origin and nature of migration. Special emphasis has been given in this study to examine the socio-economic background, motivational factors, occupational status, socio-cultural life and nature of adjustment of the migrants. Finally, their problems and prospects in respect to boundary maintenance and identity management have been highlighted.
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Gupta A;Sinha A K
016334 Gupta A;Sinha A K (Anthropology Dep, Panjab Univ, Chandigarh-160 014, Email: achalagupta@hotmail.com) : Study on influence of advertisements in buying health related products in urban area. South Asian Anthrop 2010, 10(2), 159-64.
The aim of the study is to find out to what extent an advertisement helps the consumer in buying a health product. The present study was conducted in an urban area of Chandigarh. People like to watch or listen the advertisements or health related advertisements in particular. Media do influence buying behaviour. People prefer to buy health related products after watching advertisements.
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Ghosh B N
016333 Ghosh B N (Sociological Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata-700 108, Email: bholanathghosh@hotmail.com) : Empowerment of women: a study in Tripura and Meghalaya. South Asian Anthrop 2010, 10(1), 11-28.
In Meghalaya, the society is commonly known as the matrilineal and the society in Tripura is primarily known as patrilineal. However a survey by the authors in two villages of each state shows some contradictory results. In Meghalaya we found that around two-third of the families are headed by the males though these families are predominantly tribal. Now even in Tripura female headed households are commonly found in rural areas, especially among the tribal communities. In Tripura we found many women to take part in political activities and they represent in the panchayats in due proportion as is given in Constitution though the men normally dominate in different activities and decision making. Where as, in Meghalaya we found hardly any woman to take part in political activities and even in the Dorbars (the local institutions). With the development of socio-economic conditions and influence of other social groups every society goes through a change over time.
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Dhankher O p;Gatehouse J A
025767 Dhankher O p;Gatehouse J A (Dep of Genetics, University of Georgia, Athens GA-30602, , Email: parkash@arches.uga.edu) : Tissue-specific and developmental regulation of a stress induced Pisum sativum HSP70 promoter in transgenic tobacco plants. Physiol molec Biol Pl 2004, 10(1), 49-58.
A chimaeric gene construct containing the pea HSP70(LP19) gene promoter and GUS reporter fusion was introduced into tobacco by Agrobacteruim-mediated transformation in order to study the function and regulation of the promoter with or without heat shock. The transgenic plants expressing the fusion gene construct exhibited tissue-specific and developmental regulation. A detailed histochemical analysis of GUS activity revealed phloem-specific expression of the chimaeric gene in stems and roots of mature plants in response to heat shock. However, expression in leaves was variable, and not specific to particular cell types. In the absence of heat shock treatments, a high level of development-related GUS activity was observed in petals, pollen grains and developing seeds as well as in germinating seeds and seedlings at different stages of growth. The heat shock response produced by the HSP70 promoter was, present only in tissues exposed to high temperatures, with no evidence of a systemic response in the unexposed plant tissues. The results demonstrated that the HSP70(LP19) gene is both stress-induced and developmentally regulated; heat shock signal response is localized and that individual cells respond to high temperature independently.
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Rao K S;Anitha A
014144 Rao K S;Anitha A (Livestock Production and Management, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati) : Body condition score (BCS) system - an ideal managemental tool for dairy cow production. Indian Dairyman 2004, 56(5), 49-54.
Body Condition Score (BCS) system is an accepted non-invasive quick and inexpensive method to estimate the degrees of fatness of a dairy cow. It is an ideal tool of support for the dairy herd management, ideal productive, reproductive, feeding and health care management of dairy cows.
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Dhami A J;Patel J M;Gadaria M R
014143 Dhami A J;Patel J M;Gadaria M R (Cattle Breeding Farm, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Gujarat) : Body condition scoring: A valuable management tool for dairy herds. Indian Dairyman 2004, 56(7), 39-41.
The BC scoring chart evolved in USA for exotic dairy cows may be used for our well managed crossbred cattle herds as such or with little modification. However, for the herds of indigenous dairy or draught cows, a new BC scoring chart needs to be evolved as they yield much less milk as compared to exotic or crossbred cows and hence much mobilization of body reserves might not be taking place to support such a low yield.
Chougule A
014142 Chougule A (Radiation Therapy Dep, S.M.S. Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur-302 004, Email: arunchougule@sancharnet.in) : Quality assurance survey of X-ray installations in Southern Rajasthan. J med Phys 2004, 29(2), 80-3.
Amongst the man made ionising radiations, X-ray diagnostic procedures contribute the highest per capita radiation dose to population over and above the natural background radiation. Although the X-ray diagnostic procedures have revolutionised the medical diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, it is many a times being over-used as a routine diagnostic procedure like blood or urine test. The patient receives radiation dose in excess due to bad practice and bad equipment, and hence every X-ray machine should be subjected to periodic quality assurance (QA) test. Extensive radiation protection surveys and QA tests of 190 X-ray installations in southern Rajasthan was carried out. It was observed that the kVp calibration was within limit in only 43.6 % of the surveyed units. Similarly the mA linearity was within the prescribed limit in 22.9 % of the units. Out of 190 X-ray machines, 97(51 %) were more than 10 years old and were never subjected to QA tests after installation. The detailed results of beam alignment test, congruency of optical and radiation field, kVp linearity, timer linearity and availability of radiation protection equipment such as lead barrier and lead apron are discussed.
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Konda Reddy N;Sarma K V S
006080 Konda Reddy N;Sarma K V S (Statistics Dep, S V Univ, Tirupati) : Base stock inventory system with quality dependent delivery time. Int J Mgmt Syst 2003, 19(1), 55-64.
Deals with a single item inventory problem operated by a base stock policy. The demand for the item is explained by a Poisson process and the supply lead-time is a random variable following exponential distribution. The supply lead-time is considered to depend on the quality of the product available with the supplier. Whenever the desired quality is not available on shelf, the lead-time distribution under goes a drift in mean. The optimum base stock level is determined with the help of M/M/1 quene and the effect of drifted lead time distribution is applied to the cost function. The results of the model are demonstrated with the help of a spreadsheet template.
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Khatik S K;Singh P K
006079 Khatik S K;Singh P K (Commerce Dep, U T D Barkatullah Univ, Bhopal) : Working capital management in indo-gulf corporation limited: a case study. Int J Mgmt Syst 2003, 19(1), 91-100.
Modest effort has been made to analyze the working capital management of Indo Gulf Cooperation Limited during eight years (From 1992-93 to 1999-2000)
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Kesavan R;Krishnaiah K;Ravikumar K
006078 Kesavan R;Krishnaiah K;Ravikumar K (Production Technol Dep, Management Instit of Technol, Anna Univ, Chennai) : Optimization of lefting posture - an ergonomic approach. Int J Mgmt Syst 2003, 19(1), 1-10.
Presents an analysis and optimisation of lifting posture using fivesegment biomechanical human model. Optimization Programme (OP) is developed based on minimizing the effort needed for lifting. Given a subjects anthropometric data, the OP will analyse and will predict the optimum motion pattern and posture. Predicted motion pattern is compared with actual motion data.
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Srivastava S;Srivastava K;Sharma R S;Raj K H
004964 Srivastava S;Srivastava K;Sharma R S;Raj K H (Faculty of Engineering, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra 282 005) : Modelling of hot closed die forging of an automotive piston with ANN for intelligent manufacturing. J scient ind Res 2004, 63(12), 997-1005.
This study presents the finite element modelling and analysis of an automotive piston. Several simulations are carried out using a range of process parameters such as, billet temperature, velocity of die, and friction factor. Investigations are carried out for two sets of dies for hot closed die forging of automotive piston by including all realistic process parameters. The final forging load required for manufacturing the piston is estimated along with the maximum equivalent strain rate in the final product. A generic Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model for hot closed die forging of an automotive piston made of an aluminium alloy is then developed with the help of training data obtained from finite element simulations. ANN model intelligently determines: (i) The maximum equivalent strain rate to assess the quality of forged piston; and (ii) The final forging load to determine the selection of forging machine for a given set of input process parameters, i.e., ram velocity, billet temperature, and friction coefficient. The results from these models assist in achieving energy and material saving, quality improvement and in the development of sound automotive pistons. As this approach is generic in nature, other complex industrial processes can be similarly modelled.
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Rao M K D
004963 Rao M K D (Recruitment & Assessment Board, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, CSIR Complex Library Ave, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012) : Performance evaluation of a multilaterial science and technology cooperation programme. J scient ind Res 2004, 63(12), 1019-24.
Attempts to gain an insight in to the expectations and satisfaction of the stakeholders and the players in a multilateral S&T programme, namely the TOKTEN (Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals) programme, through the content analysis of TOKTEN documents and also using cluster analysis technique. The technique provides the desired visibility in bringing out the sociology of perception of players and their synergy.
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Ibelegbu C
004962 Ibelegbu C (Department of Petroleum & Gas Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria) : Productivity index in horizontal wells. J scient ind Res 2004, 63(12), 979-84.
The study investigates the effect of reservoir and well parameters on the Productivity Index (PI) of a well. It analyses the effect of skin due to partial completion on PI using the three partial well completion configuration of Brons and Mathews. PI increases with increased well length and anisotropy value; also horizontal wells are better united for thin beds. The wells that are perforated at equal intervals along the well bore experience little or no skin effect, thereby enhancing productivity.
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Uttam S P
004059 Uttam S P (Information Technol Dep, , New Delhi) : India : an emerging global VLSI design destination. Elect Inf Plann 2003, 31(3-4), 82-96.
India, in last 7-8 years, planned and achieved an estimated ten-fold increase in its share of VLSI design global market from 0.5% to 5% of which more than 90% is from export. While planning, it was realised that though modern infrastructure was lacking, the Indian society, culture and nation have inherent strength to succeed in this area and need to be nurtured and utilized in such a way that the infrastructural weaknesses do not become a bottleneck and hamper development. Persents the current status of this sector in the country and describes how India is developing this sector to realise its vision of becoming a global VLSI design destination.
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Tastogi R
004058 Tastogi R (Information Technol Dep, , New Delhi) : Electronics & IT production trends in 2003. Elect Inf Plann 2003, 31(3-4), 55-70.
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Shah R R
004057 Shah R R (Information Technol Dep, , New Delhi) : Nano-technology : an emerging industrial revolution of 21st century. Elect Inf Plann 2003, 31(3-4), 78-81.
Ray S K
004056 Ray S K (Logistics & Production, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd, , ) : Strategy on distribution in Indian fertilizer industry. Process Pl Engng 2004, 20(3), 93-6.
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Mishra A
004055 Mishra A (Computer Engng Dep, Atilim Univ, Ankara-Turkey) : Global IT outsourcing : benefits, risks and current trends. Elect Inf Plann 2003, 31(3-4), 97-103.
The growing trends towards information technology (IT) outsourcing is increasing among organizations all over the world. Reviews the factors, which affects the success in outourcing, areas of outsourcing, contract-crafting deal, and risk factors involved. It also presents current scenario of global IT outsourcing briefly.
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Samanta D;Tripathy D P
002973 Samanta D;Tripathy D P (Mining Engng Dep, National Inst of Technol, Rourkela-769 008) : Project planning and scheduling using Pronet. J Mines Metals Fuels 2004, 52(5-6), 73-7.
Project network analysis techniques (CPM and PERT) help in designing, planning, co-ordination, controlling and decision making in order to accomplish the project economically in the minimum available time with the limited available resources. Deals with the basis concepts of CPM and PERT techniques and their differences and applications succinctly. Further, an attempt has been made to develop a comprehensive, menu-driven, graphics software package (Pronet) in Turbo `C', to solve network problems. For planning and scheduling of an opencast mining project under Easter Coalfields Limited (ECL), the utility of the software was verified.
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Thomas S;Shelly M K
015281 Thomas S;Shelly M K (NO, Cochin Science and Technology Univ, Kochi) : Engineering labor market: employment scenario of the fresh engineers in the pre and post economic recession period - an Analysis on Kerala. Productivity 2009, 50(3), 226-33.
The engineering labour market is an arena where the dynamics of the technical labour or the sophisticated technocrats are analyzed. On a preliminary analysis of engineering labour market, specifically relating to the engineering degree and diploma holders, it is found that there is a difference in the level of absorption by the degree and diploma holders in obtaining employment. While investigating the current employment scenario for engineers, differentiations of their technical skill or studies do not have much significance. The economic recession in 2008 and consequent industrial stagnation adversely affected the employment prospects of the fresh engineers in the State. Opportunities for higher studies and apprenticeship training were also not helpful to the engineers in 2008.
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Arora N
015280 Arora N (Punjab School of Economics, Guru Nanak Dev Univ, Amritsar) : Technical efficiency and profitability in the sugar industry of Punjab: a firm level non-parametric analysis. Productivity 2009, 50(3), 239-54.
The present study endeavors to examine the levels of technical efficiency and profitability in the sugar industry of Punjab. To pursue these objectives firm level Annual Survey of Industries' (ASI) data has been decoded and utilized, which is itself a unique attempt. Using linear programming based data envelopment analysis, the study reports an average overall technical inefficiency to the tune of 18.44 percent in the sugar industry of Punjab. The search for the sources of this amount of inefficiency ends up with the finding that improper management (that is, PTIE) is a dominant source and selection of inappropriate scale of production (that is,SIE) is relatively meager source responsible for overall technical inefficiency (that is, OTIE). However, the applications of Tobit regression analysis substantiates that low profitability in the sugar industry of Punjab is the foremost factor causing technical inefficiency. The visualization of Efficiency-Profitability matrix confirms that out of 18 sugar mills in Punjab, only four mills are operating with 'above average'profitability. However, five (that is, 27.7 8 percent) sugar mills are found to be operating with negative profitability. Out of these five mills, four are operating below average technical efficiency too. Thus, four mills of the sample are found to be sick. Further, levels of profitability in the remaining sugar mills are not satisfactory that is, profitability is positive but below average. The analysis, therefore, identify exigency of sugar sector reforms in Punjab to augment the level of profitability and save the sugar industry in the state.
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Tekade R K;Jain N K
014221 Tekade R K;Jain N K (Pharmaceutical Sciences Dep, Dr. Hari Singh Gour university, Sagar, Email: jnarendr@yahoo.co.in) : Six sigma: a growing quality management strategy. Pharma Rev 2009, 7(38), 68-76.
Six Sigma is a quality management scheme that provides a structural arrangement for monitoring quality, both qualitatively and quantitatively, with more rigorously controlled process improvement activities. This strategy has been gaining impetus in industries (including pharma) because of its ability to reduce defect and input cost, however, the participation of same in growing countries like India and China was found very little. This article is aimed at developinq a general awareness with motivating approach justifying need to adopt Six Sigma. The work also argues additional benefits of Six Sigma over prior existing quality management approaches and addresses the concerns towards its implementation.
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Patel R B;Patel M R
014220 Patel R B;Patel M R (NO, A.R. College of Pharmacy & G. H. Pael Institute of Pharmacy, Sardar Pa, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, Email: rashmru@ gmail.com) : Quality audit: a tool to review quality system. Pharma Rev 2009, 7(39), 127-34.
Quality audit is a systematic and independent examination to determine whether quality activities and related results comply with planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve objectives. Quality audit is the process of systematic examination of a quality system carried out by an internal or external quality auditor or an audit team. It is an important part of organization's quality management system and is a key element in the ISO quality system standard. Quality audits are typically performed at predefined time intervals and ensure that the organization has clearly-defined internal quality monitoring procedures linked to effective action. This can help determine if the organization complies with the defined quality system processes and can involve procedural or results-based assessment criteria. With the upgrade of the ISO series of standards from the 1994 to 2000 series, the focus of the audits has shifted from purely procedural adherence towards measurement of the actual effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and the results that have been achieved through the implementation of a QMS. Quality audits can be an integral part of compliance or regulatory requirements. Audits can also be used for safety purposes. Quality Audit can save organizations from quality disasters. The goal of this article is to provide brief information regarding quality audit and it's importance in continuous improvement of any quality system.
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Uthayakumar R;Geetha K V
013036 Uthayakumar R;Geetha K V (Mathematics Dep, Gandhigram Rural Univ, Gandhigram-624 302, Email: uthayagri@gmail.com) : Replenishment policy for single item inventory model with money inflation. Opsearch 2009, 46(3), 345-57.
Find out the replenishment policy is a hot topic of research in inventory management. In this article, we propose an optimal replenishment policy by considering stock dependent consumption rate for non instantaneous deteriorating items with money inflation and time discounting. In this model shortages are allowed and backlogging is partial. Solution procedure is given and explained with examples. The impact of various parameters of the system on the optimal solution is analyzed by carrying out sensitivity analysis with perturbations in various parameters.
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Singh S R;Jain R
013035 Singh S R;Jain R (NO, D. N. (P.G.) College, Meerut, Email: dr.richajain@gmail.com) : On reserve money for an EOQ model in an inflationary environment under supplier credits. Opsearch 2009, 46(3), 303-20.
Proposed to derive a deterministic inventory model for a stock with time-varying deterioration rate with a linear trend in demand over a finite planning horizon in this study. We assume that the supplier offers a credit limit to the retailer during which there is no interest charged. However, the retailer has the reserve capital with him to make the payments at the beginning of the transaction, but he decides to take the benefit of the credit limit. Each cycle has shortages, which have been partially backlogged to suit present day competition in the market. Also, the whole study has been done in an inflationary environment using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach to impart economic feasibility to the model. Numerical examples have been presented to explain the theory, while sensitivity of the optimal solution of the system has been studied with respect to various system parameters.
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Rastogi P
013034 Rastogi P (NO, , , Email: prrastogi@orpip.com) : Economic slowdown: managing existing customers more effectively. Paintindia 2009, 59(4), 115-22.
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Pal K;Verma M
009941 Pal K;Verma M (Haryana School of Business, Guru Jhambheshwar Science and Technology Univ, Hissar-125 001) : Corporate capital structure: the case of Indian textile firms. J Indian Mgmt Strategy 2009, 14(1), 18-25.
The typical financing decisions include how much debt and equity to sell. The excess use of debt may endanger the survival of a firm; on the other hand, the conservative policy as well may deprive its equity holders to enjoy on the prim of trading-on-equity, as the debt is considered relatively cheaper source of finance that may in-turn magnify the retu euqityholders. The main objective of the paper is to assess and analyze of Indian Textile Industry. The paper empathizt diverse determinants that facilitate the firm to resolve about the debt-equity choices. The analysis presented in the π for leading forty firms of the Textile Sector for the period (1996-2006), reveals that the factors like profitability, composition and growth rate are leading determinants followed by factors like cost of debt, tax shield and firm Furthermore, the analysis confirms and authenticates the Pecking-Order-Theory regarding relationship betv profitability and debt-equity. The paper concludes that profitability, asset composition and growth rate, which can an extensive task in shaping the capital structure of Indian textile firms.
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Kumar R R
009940 Kumar R R (NO, Visakha Container Terminal Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam) : Increasing the competitiveness of Indian ports by enhancing their role in the global supply chain management. Indian Ports 2008, 40(1), 3-18.
Traditionally, ports had confined themselves to the role of providing services for loading and unloading of cargo into and from the ships, while the shipping lines were involved in carrying cargo from one corner of the globe to the other. Over a period of time some of the ports began to offer the services of ware housing, packaging, inland transportation etc, thus assuming the role hitherto played by freight forwarders, Clearing & Forwarding Agents and Transporters. With the rapid restructuring of supply chains and of the logistics channnel in which ports are interwoven, existing paradigms are no longer clear guides of the functions of ports or port authorities. Ports must now be seen as elements in value-driven chain systems. They deliver value to shippers and to third party service providers; customer segmentation and targeting is on the basis of a clearly specified value proposition; and the port captures value for itself and for the chain in which it is embedded. The role of ports and port authorities, especially, the Indian ports and the way in which they position themselves in the new business environments beyond 2008 must be defined within a paradigm of ports as elements in value-driven chain systems, not simply as places with specialised functions of loading and unloading cargo. This paper analyses the changing scenario in the world, especially with reference to Chinese ports and attempts to define the new role to be adopted by Indian ports.
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Bhalla A K;Arora P;Gill P S
009939 Bhalla A K;Arora P;Gill P S (NO, SCD Government College, Ludhiana) : Profitability of housing finance companies in India: a bivariate analysis of selected HFCs. J Indian Mgmt Strategy 2009, 14(1), 4-17.
This study has tried to analyze the financial performance of selected Housing Finance companies. The analysis of performance of Housing Finance Companies is made using some widely used indicators of measuring finance companies performance, namely financial ratios. To study and examine the effect of various selected independent variables on profitability of selected Housing finance companies. The independent valuables considered are Interest income, interest expenses, Non interest income, operating and administrative expenses and employee costs. In the analysis Bi-variate correlation analysis has been used to study the correlation between various variables. From the above analysis it can be conluded that as far as the overall profitability of the housing finance companies is concerned it has gone down as depicted by falling trend of return on capital employed. The correlation coefficient matrix reflects some of the interesting results discussed in the paper. The most common thing which is reflected in the analysis of all the companies is the positive correlation of interest income and interest expenditure as percentage of capital employed with return on capital employed. It can be concluded that Housing Finance companies has to spread out geographically while ensuring consistency in the processing and service standards.
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Weerasooriya W A;Deshpande N
025514 Weerasooriya W A;Deshpande N (Dep of Lib and Inf Sci, Univ of Kelaniya, Srilanka, Email: sooria29@yahoo.com) : Strategic approach to human resource management in university libraries in Sri Lanka. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2006, 43(1), 73-84.
Offers an insight and a paradigm, generally for the university authorities and particurarly for the library managers working in university libraries in Sri Lanka. Explore what types of human resource management concepts and techniques, which predominantly require for managing human resources in terms of achieving the expected targets of university libraries. In this respect, it is highlighted to consider the present scenario of rapidly changing socio-economic-political and technological environment in the island and globe. The necessity of an environmental analysis, internal and external to the libraries is emphasized for enabling the library managers to underpin why and what would be necessary for the effective use of human resources strategies for the university libraries. A considerable analysis of human resource management strategies is given in examining the expert ideas and practices written in both library management and business literature. Appropriate models and a holistic approach to human resource management are demonstrated aiming a maximum out put from human resources utilizing effective culture study and culture management. Both policy strategies and change management have been identified as principal human resource techniques within this context.
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Thomas K T
025513 Thomas K T (DGAQA, Ministry of Def, Bangalore-560 017) : Quality management system for defence aeronautical industry. Def Sci J 2006, 56(1), 21-30.
Indian defence aeronautical industry, while becoming a global business, demands a large effort to monitor quality management system (QMS) and to ensure quality of aeronautical products. An effort is being made to look for an effective QMS for aeronautical industry in India, which will also meet the requirements of the regulatory authority. The essential features of an effective QMS are described and compared with the presently available QMS standards for defence aeronautical industry such as QCSR: 2002 (DGAQA, India), Def Stan (MoD, UK), ISO, AQAPs (NATO) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) aerospace standards (AS). Evolution, relevance and review of the existing standards, to meet the requirements of the industry as well as regulatory authority, have been made to bring out the special features and differences. The study leads to the most acceptable standard of SAE-AS-9100 (Rev B). With suitable modifications to include regulatory requirement of assistance for government quality assurance in the standard, when complied with, it will fully meet the QMS requirements of the Indian defence aeronautical supply organisations as well as the requirements of the regulatory authority. Minor reorientation of the regulatory functions and inclusion of the QMS in the defence aeronautical supply orders are also suggested.
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Yang H J;Lay Y L;Tsai C H
024483 Yang H J;Lay Y L;Tsai C H (Dep of Inf Mgmt, Natn Chin-Yi Inst of Technol, No.35, Lane 215, Sec. 1, Chung-San Rd. Taiping City, Taichung Hsien, Taiwan, 411, Email: yanghj@chiny.ncit.edu.tw ) : Implementation and usability evaluation of automatic cash-payment system for hospital. J scient ind Res 2006, 65(6), 485-94.
Most hospitals have the information system to deal with the register, billing and payment process in Taiwan. The payment mechanism is mainly by cash that is counted by the counter clerks. In order to lessen the workload of counter clerks and reduce the patient's waiting time for speeding up the payment process, this study thus implemented a hospital automatic cash-payment (HACP) system. An experimental evaluation was also conducted to survey the perceptions of patient's feeling about the system. The results displayed that relative advantage of system, complexity of system and perceived service quality of system have significantly effected on behavioral intention of HACP system use. Perceived service quality has most predictive power to the behavioral intention of system use. Behavioral intention of HACP system use has in turn positively effected on actual system use of HACP system.
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Rajendran L;Venkatesan M
024482 Rajendran L;Venkatesan M (NO, , Plot No. 14, Lakshmi St. Anandhnagar, Santhosapuram, Chennai-601 302) : Implementation Of ISO 9001:2000 standard in engineering college libraries. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2005, 18(1-2), 54-8.
The importance and benefits of ISO 9001 for an engineering program is elaborated. The steps, requirements and factors for successful attainment of ISO 9001 certificate and then implementation and maintaining of quality system for engineering college libraries are discussed. The obstacles in implementing a quality system and ways of overcoming them are also highlighted.
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Tzeng G H;Tang T I;Hung Y M;Chang M L
023488 Tzeng G H;Tang T I;Hung Y M;Chang M L (NO, Inst of Technol Mgmt and Inst of Trafic and Transportation Coll of Mg, 1001, Ta-Hsuch Rd, Hsinchu 300, Tai wan, Email: ghtzeng@cc.nctu.edu.tw) : Multiple-objective planning for a production and distribution model of the supply chain: case of a bicycle manufacturer. J scient ind Res 2006, 65(4), 309-20.
The bicycle industry is one of the most competitive industries in Taiwan. To construct multi-objective production and distribution models for supply chain, following five methods are compared and discussed: (i) Multi-objective compromise programming; (ii) Fuzzy multi-objective programming; (iii) Weighted multi-objective programming; (iv) Weighted fuzzy multi-objective programming; and (v) Two-phase fuzzy multi- objective programming. The weighted multi-objective model has been found better for considering the maximum profit for enterprises and the maximum quality for customer service. After raising the per-unit production cost in production processes, it was observed that the total profit would decrease in real empirical study. In addition, if the unit inventory cost increases due to improving the customer service level, then the total profit might increase, but not significantly.
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Seetharaman A;Subramanian T;Marthandan G;Joo C Y
022486 Seetharaman A;Subramanian T;Marthandan G;Joo C Y (NO, Multimedia Univ, 63100, Cyber Jaya, Malaysia) : The integration of ERP with SCM and CRM applications and data iintegrity in ERP. Elect Inf Plann 2006, 33(5-6), 117-32.
Since the 1990's, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems had been highly demanded by organizations in both service and production industries. Over the years, it has evolved into a software system that enable the organizations to remain competitive in the dynamic business world. It was first introduced as Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), evolved into MRP II, and later ERP. Soon the ERP II will be introduced to the market. ERP vendors continuously expand the usage of the enterprise system. One of the most popular expansions is through the tying up of the front office applications to the back office application by integrating the ERP system to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Integration of ERP with SCM and CRM, the data integrity in ERP system and the limitations in ERP that may cause failure in its implementation has been discussed.
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Shukla A K;Jain S S;Parida M;Sharma S P
020411 Shukla A K;Jain S S;Parida M;Sharma S P (Inst of Engng and Technol, Dep of Civ Engng, Lucknow-226 021) : Prediction of traffic noise for Indian cities by FHWA model. Indian J envir Prot 2005, 25(12), 1109-20.
Industrial and transport activities are the 2 major sources of noise pollution in metropolitan city. A study was carried out to asses the existing status of noise levels and to predict these for future. Ambient noise levels were measured at the different locations selected on the basis of land use, such as silence, heavy traffic, residential and commercial zone. It was found that noise levels at all the selected locations were much higher (75-90 dBA) than prescribed limits. The observed noise data has been used in Federal Highway Administration Agency (FHWA) model and suitability of this model for predicting the future noise levels has been checked. It is found that FHWA model is suitable for Indian conditions for prediction of traffic noise. The regression equations have also been developed for prediction of noise due to vehicles under different land uses. The performance of this model was found to be satisfactory with R2 values ranging between 0.83 to 0.86.
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Sharma S K;Giri S
018320 Sharma S K;Giri S (Mgmt Stud, TIT&S, Bhiwani, Haryana) : Strategic management practices in Indian textile companies. J Text Ass 2005, 65(6), 261-4.
Deals with strategies of management practices involved in Indian Textile companies.
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Das C
018319 Das C (Electron Regional Test Lab (East), , Calcutta) : Business balanced score card approach to the ISO 9001 : 2000 implementation. Elect Inf Plann 2005, 32(11-12), 267-71.
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Metri B A;Shivaprakash C K
016239 Metri B A;Shivaprakash C K (NO, Mgmt Dev Inst, Gurgaon) : Development of TQM implementation framework for construction organizations. NICMAR J Constr Mgmt 2005, 20(4), 10-21.
Total quality management (TQM) is a philosophy for effective management. However, the contemporary quality management literature is overwhelmingly manufacturing oriented and there is a dearth of studies (from the construction perspective) addressing the implementation process of TQM that will depict a holistic TQM philosophy in construction organizations. The work is an earnest effort to fill this void. This Study gives an overview of quality problems faced by construction industry and efforts of improving quality through TQM Based on a review of the prescriptive, conceptual and empirical literature, a framework for TQM implementation process for construction industry is developed and different phases of implementation are presented. The proposed framework helps construction professionals and organizations in successful implementation of TQM.
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Reddy M K;Dacha K
013064 Reddy M K;Dacha K (Dep of Statist, Osmania Univ, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) : Applications of neural networks in time series forecasting. Int J Mgmt Syst 2005, 21(1), 53-64.
Detecting trends and patterns in financial or economic data is of great interest to the business world to support the decision making process. So far, the primary means of detecting trends and patterns has involved statistical methods such as Time Series Analysis, Regression Analysis. Box-Jenkins method, is one of the most widely used time series forecasting technique. A new generation of methodologies, including Neural Networks (NNs), knowledge based systems and genetic algorithms, has attracted attention for analysis of trends and patterns. In particular, NNs have gained much popularity in business applications. A comparative study is carried out to investigate the forecasting capability of NNs over Box-Jenkins method. Results show that NNs being universal Approximators dominate Box-Jenkins method.
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Pal B B;Moitra B N
013063 Pal B B;Moitra B N (Dep of Math, Univ of Kalyani, Kalyani-741 235) : Fuzzy goal programming procedure for linear fractional bilevel programming problems. Int J Mgmt Syst 2005, 21(1), 35-52.
Presents fuzzy goal programming procedure for solving linear fractional bilevel programming problems. In the proposed procedure, the tolerance membership functions in fuzzy set theory are defined first to measure the degree of satisfactions of the decision makers' objectives and the degree of optimality of the decision vector controlled by the upper-level decision maker. Then a fuzzy goal programming model to achieve the highest degree of each of the defined membership functions to the extent possible on the basis of importance of optimizing the objectives is developed. In the solution process, the method of variable change on the under-and over-deviational variables of the membership goals is introduced to arrive at the optimal decision by using the linear goal programming approach. Two numerical examples are solved to illustrate the approach.
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Onwubolu G C
013062 Onwubolu G C (Dep of Engng, The Univ of the South Pacific, Suva, Fuji, Email: onwubolu_g@usp.ac.fj) : Optimizing CNC Drilling machine operations : TSP-differential evolution approach. Int J Mgmt Syst 2005, 21(1), 15-34.
Describes a new heuristic approach, for minimizing the operating path of computer controlled drilling operations. The operating path is first defined as a travelling salesman problem. Then, the new heuristic, differential evolution algorithm is applied to the travelling salesman problem. The new method, which has hitherto been mainly applied to continuous space functions, converges very well; it requires few control variables, is versatile, robust, and easy to use. In a batch production of a large number of items to be drilled, the travel time of the drilling device is a significant portion of the overall manufacturing process hence the new differential evolution algorithm-travelling salesman problem heuristic can play a role in reducing production costs.
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Murugesh V;Murugesan K
013061 Murugesh V;Murugesan K (Dep of Computer Sci and Engng, Natn Inst of Technol, Tiruchirappalli-620 015) : Simulation of cellular neural networks using Runge Kutta-butcher algorithm. Int J Mgmt Syst 2005, 21(1), 65-78.
Cellular Neural Networks (CNN) governed by the system of non-linear differential equations are solved using Modified Euler, RK-Gill and RK-Butcher algorithms. The typical behaviours of these algorithms are described, example simulations are given and their relative advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
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Al Barwani H H;Purnama A
013060 Al Barwani H H;Purnama A (Dep of Math and Statist, Coll of Sci, PO Box 36, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khod 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Email: hamdi@squ.edu.om) : Effect of the beach profile on dispersion of brine waste discharges. Int J Mgmt Syst 2005, 21(1), 1-14.
Desalination of seawater, the ultimately reliable solution for water in the arid climate countries, leaves brine waste containing a high salt concentration to be discharged into the sea through an outfall. One factor affecting the dilution of brine discharge is the seabed depth profile: in deeper water, the current tends to be faster, mixing stronger, and there is a greater depth over which to dilute brine. Modeling studies of the effect of the beach profile upon dispersion of brine discharges is investigated using a two-dimensional advection-diffusion equation. For illustrations, simple profiles of a sloping, vertical, and step beach are considered. It is found that without building a longer sea outfall, the brine concentration at the beach can be drastically reduced by creating a step discontinuity on its profile.
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Shen L;Wang X;Lam P T I;Chan E H W
010918 Shen L;Wang X;Lam P T I;Chan E H W (NO, , ) : Does China's entry to WTO make its construction market more attractive to overseas contractors?. NICMAR J Constr Mgmt 2005, 20(1), 9-15.
Paper identifies the commitments by the Chinese government to the World Trade Organization (WTO) sicne China's entry to WTO, and examines the way how these commitments can attract overseas contractors. It has been widely quoted that China's entry to WTO makes the Chinese construction market more attractive to the overseas contractors. The paper argues that the overall commitments by China to WTO has brought fundamental changes to the Chinese construction market, and that China's specific commitments on the trading of construction service contribute directly to the improvement of business environment for overseas contractors. The market becomes more attractive to overseas contractors with the presence of improved policy environment, freer commercial presence and more commercial opportunities.
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Shah M N
010917 Shah M N (NO, Natn Inst of Constr Mgmt and Res, Pune) : Effects of globalisation on labour markets. NICMAR J Constr Mgmt 2005, 20(2), 31-40.
The paper will offer different perspectives to the theme as it traces the development of labour markets, the nature of employment and income dispaprities, the socio-economic impact consequences of unemployment, `Rehabilitation' issues of `transit' labour in repatriating countries, on termination/expiry of contracts. It attempts to trace the outlook of international agencies such as UNO, ILO with respect to outsourcing. It takes a futuristic look at India and China labour markets and the Highly Developed Countries (HDCs) and the movement of labour among these nations. Finally the attempt to create a case for more `fluid' world labour markets within GATT and other regional trade agreements, and offering solutions to help governments become more receptive in accessing foreign labour notwithstanding political economy considerations.
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