IOSR-JBM   Volume-19 ~ Issue-9 ~ September-2017

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Societal Culture of Bhutan and its Impact on Organizational Culture, Industrial Relation and Employee Satisfaction in Manufacturing Companies of Bhutan
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Aparna Vajpayee || Dilip Kumar Chakraborty
	:	10.9790/487X-1909060107

Abstract: It is perhaps one of the pioneering studies in terms of studying impact of societal culture of Bhutan on organizational culture, industrial relation and employee satisfaction of its employees of manufacturing companies. The data have been collected from nine (09) domestic manufacturing industries of Bhutan. Results are indicating positive impact of societal culture on organizational culture, industrial relation and employee satisfaction. Industrial Relation is found positively related to employee satisfaction in manufacturing companies of Bhutan. This was an indication that societal culture is not the sole determinant of organizational performance. Along with this the study have also emphasis on exogenous variables such as the economy, technology and the political climate all influence organizational performance significantly and much more than endogenous variable such as size, structure, and style of management

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Corporate governance and firm performance in Indian listed IT companies"
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Sandeep Kumar
	:	10.9790/487X-1909060811

Abstract: This paper examines the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance in Indian listed IT companies. The study includes the variables board independence and board diversity of corporate governance and return on assets (ROA) as measure of firm performance. The study used the panel data of Indian IT companies from 2008 to 2011.Fixed effect method of panel data is used to examine the relationship. The study found a positive relationship for both the variables. The study suggests that number of women on board should be increased which may lead to improved firm performance.

Keywords: Board Independence, Board diversity, Corporate governance, Firm performance

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Differences Among Multigenerations Of Employees At Work Place For Job Retention –An Empirical Review
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr.G Jayanthi, Head || Ms.Kaavya A
	:	10.9790/487X-1909061223

Abstract: The research article focuses on the differences among multigenerational workforce for job retention. This research indicates that a person's psychological identification toward continuing or leaving the work place is the outcome of the job satisfaction or other environmental factors associated with his work and the values he hold toward the job. These values presumably differ across generations. However, there is a dearth of unequivocal research on the existence of generational differences in the workplace about their existence in the current job. Leveraging generational diversity within the organization is a challenge for human resource specialists and managers and to maintain employee retention. The paper, therefore, has implications for taking necessary steps in retaining the talents and reduce employee turnover for organizational development. For the first time in the nation's history.........

Keywords: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Workplace behavior, Retention

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Investment Decision Making Using Technical Analysis: A Study on Select Stocks in Indian Stock Market
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Pushpa BV || Sumithra C.G || Madhuri Hegde
	:	10.9790/487X-1909062433

Abstract: Investment decision by investors can be based on both fundamental and technical analysis. Technical analysis as a part of investment decision making of an investor helps predicting the future share prices which can help in formulating buy-hold- sell decisions. It helps in identifying trend reversals at an earlier stage to formulate the buy or sell strategy. It relies on price movement of a security and uses this data to predict its future price movements. This paper aims at technical analysis of select companies under Nifty 50 based on different sectors for a period from January 2011 to December 2016. The tools used for analysis include moving averages, RSI, Bollinger bands and MACD. The paper concludes that most of the stocks analyzed revealed technically strong position.

Keywords: Technical analysis, MACD, RSI, Moving averages, Nifty

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Analysis of Cost Control Mechanism - Karnataka Soaps and Detergent Limited (KS & DL), Sandal Wood Oil Division, Mysuru
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Rashmi M.J. || Dr. M.S. Yathish Chandra
	:	10.9790/487X-1909063439

Abstract: Businesses are driven by the strong conviction of profit maximization and to be the benchmark in today's cut throat competition. An effective cost control mechanism in the system enables the organization to achieve their desired results. Cost controlling tool aims at reducing the spillovers like idle inventory, rework, scrap and the like in the process of manufacturing the product. Hence, to have a better insight into cost control mechanism a study is carried out at KS & DL. The study is descriptive in nature. During the study, while analyzing the cost sheet investment on material and labour impact in the breakup of the overall cost of production it is observed that the break in the cost of production............

Keywords:Actual, Budgeted, Cost, Mechanism, Performance.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Performance Evaluation of Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies in India
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr.G.Rambabu || L.Vinod Kumar
	:	10.9790/487X-1909064044

Abstract: The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in the year 1986. Under this act, consumer dispute redressal mechanism was established to provide justice to a common and aggrieved consumer. The consumer dispute redressal mechanism includes the agencies at various levels to redress the grievance of consumers. However, many cases related to the consumers' disputes are still pending at various levels. This paper attempts to find the effectiveness of Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies in terms of disposal of cases. Study revealed that 13.74% cases are pending at the National Commission, 14.32% at State Commissions and 7.56 % at District Forums. It can be concluded that the District forums are performing well when compared to the National Commission and the State Commissions

Keywords: Consumer Protection, National Commission, State Commission, District Forum, Disposal and Pendency of case

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Innovation in the Tripartite Negotiating Forum, a Key Success Factor to Improved Labour Relations, Productivity and Economic Growth in Zimbabwe
Country	:	Zimbabwe.
Authors	:	Dominic Uzhenyu
	:	10.9790/487X-1909064553

Abstract: Tripartism is an International Labour organisation (ILO) framework to promote social dialogue among labour, business and the state. It culminates in sound industrial relations and the collective solving of social-economic issues in a country. In Zimbabwe, the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) has failed since its formation in 1998, to come up with any meaningful social dialogue that should enhance a holistic approach to solving the country's socio-economic challenges. Unstructured interviews were used to generate data from representatives of all the three social partners. The quota sampling technique was used which culminated in a sample size of 25 subjects based on the data saturation technique. The major findings were that; there were almost irreconcilable differences caused by different........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Emerging Work Roles of Academics During The Transition Phase of Open And Distance Learning in Zimbabwe
Country	:	Zimbabwe.
Authors	:	Dominic Uzhenyu
	:	10.9790/487X-1909065463

Abstract: Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has transformed itself to become virtual with minimal or even no physical tutor student contact as academics create learning platforms, mark assignments and even supervise dissertations and thesis online. The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) has undergone a lot of transformation since becoming a fully pledged university in 1999. ZOU started with class contact (face to face with tutor) and use of modules but was in the pipeline of moving towards Electronic learning (e-learning) in line with contemporary global practices in ODL. The study used a survey design and was largely quantitative. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The study established that the majority of academics workload had increased as the transition phase was.........

Keywords: is a description of what a person (academic) does

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Industrial Action A Setback to Sound Employment Relations In The Platinum Mining Sector In Rustenburg, South Africa (2012– 2016)
Country	:	South Africa.
Authors	:	Dominic Uzhenyu || Phillip Vakayi
	:	10.9790/487X-1909066473

Abstract: Industrial action in South Africa's mining sector has become a 'syndrome' for time immemorial. This study intended to investigate the causes of such labour unrest in South Africa's Platinum mining sector in the Rustenburg area. Available literature revealed that there was a multiplicity of factors that influenced industrial action. These factors can be categorized into three distinct categories namely; external factors, individual and organizational factors. The literature further revealed that equal opportunities for employment, involvement and participation of workers, transparency and sound corporate governance, sound labour laws complimented by training, development and career growth opportunities are important in reducing labour unrest in any organization or sector. The research methodology...........

Keywords: Employment relations, Industrial action, Labour laws, Labour unrest, Mining charter

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Labour Disputes Stifling Progressive Labour Relations In The Construction Industry In Zimbabwe (2013-2016)
Country	:	Zimbabwe.
Authors	:	Dominic Uzhenyu
	:	10.9790/487X-1909067481

Abstract: The purpose of the research was to investigate the causes of labour disputes in the construction industry in Zimbabwe. The industry had a lot of cases that were before the labour courts and that motivated this researcher to investigate the teething problems bedevilling it in order to make recommendations that would help to improve labour relations in the industry. The research was guided by the research objectives centred on the problem. Literature revealed that there was a multiplicity of factors that influenced labour disputes which were centred on the theoretical framework of organisational conflicts. The research philosophy was positivism based on a survey design. Sixty respondents were selected using the stratified sampling technique. A largely structured questionnaire was used to collect empirical data. Data...........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Study on Influencing Aspects Leading to Success of Vocational Skills Training to Teachers
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Prof. K. Parthasarathy
	:	10.9790/487X-1909068287

Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to find out the influencing aspects for success of teachers training programme. The research method adopted for this study was 'Census Method' with the help of structured questionnaire. Survey was carried out from 80 teachers from select schools of TamilNadu, India. Teachers training programme were conducted for the benefit of selected teachers from Erode, Namakkal and Karur districts of TamilNadu. The frequency of the respondents is learned through the data, and the chi-square test was used to calculate the association between the age of the respondents with the influencing aspects of the training programme. The major findings show that...........

Keywords:Teacher Training Programme, Effectiveness of the Training.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Effectiveness of Electronic Customer Relationship Management Using Social Media in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Aarong
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Nashid Bintey Hayder
	:	10.9790/487X-1909068895

Abstract: In today's corporate world, the evolution of internet technology has rapidly changed the way a company conducts its activities starting from advertising its products and services through delivering it to the customer. Now, a customer can get information about a brand through different social media such as social networks, blogs, discussion forums, question and answer forum, news forum, video share etc.( 3CSI.,2010,p.4). Using these social media, an organization can engage its customers through providing support to their enquiries. Thus, it plays an important role in managing customer relationship using internet. This type of customer relationship management is called electronic CRM...........

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