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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