Siraj, K K; Dr.Sudarsanan, Pillai P(Cochin University of Science And Technology, February , 2014)
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The reforms in Indian banking sector since 1991 is deliberated mostly in
terms of the significant measures that were implemented in order to develop a
more vibrant, healthy, stable and efficient banking sector in India. The effect of a
highly regulated banking environment on asset quality, productivity and
performance of banks necessitated the reform process and resulted the
incorporation of prudential norms for income recognition, asset classification
and provisioning and capital adequacy norms, in line with international best
practices. The improvements in asset quality and a reduction in non-performing
assets were the primary objective enunciated in the reform measures. In this
context, the present research critically evaluates the trend in movement of nonperforming
assets of public sector banks in India during the period 2000-01 to
2011-12, thereby facilitates an evaluation of the effectiveness of NPA
management in the post-millennium period. The non-performing assets is not a
function of loan/advance alone, but is influenced by other bank performance
indicators and also by the macroeconomic variables. In addition to explaining
the trend in the movement of NPA, this research also explained the moderating
and mediating role of various bank performance and macroeconomic indicators
on incidence of NPA
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School of Management Studies
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Sam, Thomas; Dr.Bhasi, M(Cochin University of Science and Technology, July , 2008)
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This research was undertaken with an objective of studying software development project risk, risk management, project outcomes and their inter-relationship in the Indian context. Validated instruments were used to measure risk, risk management and project outcome in software development projects undertaken in India. A second order factor model was developed for risk with five first order factors. Risk management was also identified as a second order construct with four first order factors. These structures were validated using confirmatory factor analysis. Variation in risk across categories of select organization / project characteristics was studied through a series of one way ANOVA tests. Regression model was developed for each of the risk factors by linking it to risk management factors and project /organization characteristics. Similarly regression models were developed for the project outcome measures linking them to risk factors. Integrated models linking risk factors, risk management factors and project outcome measures were tested through structural equation modeling. Quality of the software developed was seen to have a positive relationship with risk management and negative relationship with risk. The other outcome variables, namely time overrun and cost over run, had strong positive relationship with risk. Risk management did not have direct effect on overrun variables. Risk was seen to be acting as an intervening variable between risk management and overrun variables.
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School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Dhanalakshmi,T; Dr.Sankaranarayanan, K C(Cochin University of Science & Technology, April , 2011)
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This thesis analyzed waste generation and waster disposal problems in municipalities and Cochin Corporation in Ernakulam district.Then the potential of resource recovery and recycling from biodegradable and non bio-degradable waste is established.The study further focused on the need for segregation of waste at the source as biodegradable and non biodegradable solid waste.The potential of resource recovery is explained in detail through the case study.The thesis also highlights the economically viable and environmental friendly methods o f treatment of waste.But the problem is that concerted and earnest attempts are lacking in making use of such methods.In spite of the health problems faced,people living near the dump sites are forced to stay there either because of their weak economic background or family ties.The study did not calculate the economic cost of health problems arising out of unscientific and irresponsible methods of waste disposal.
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Dept.of Applied Economics,Cochin University of Science and Technology
Elizabeth, George; Dr. Zakkariya, K.A(March 20, 2013)
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This study focuses on psychological empowerment of employees in
banking sector because of the reasons stated below:
Firstly, very little research has been conducted in understanding
empowerment as a psychological construct. Majority of the studies have been
conducted on the various empowerment practices in the organizations.
Secondly, there is no empirical evidence that the empowerment practice
will create a subjective feeling of empowerment within the individual.
Employee empowerment will be effective only if the employees actually
experience the empowerment. Even if the organizations have the empowerment
practices like providing power and open communication it is not necessary that
the employee is empowered. Empowerment describes only the condition of
work environment. It does not describe employees’ response to these
conditions. These responses form the basis for psychological empowerment
Elizabeth, George; Dr. Zakkariya, K.A.(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, March 20, 2013)
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The present research is carried out to understand how psychological
empowerment, job satisfaction and job related stress are related.In banking sector, employees are less satisfied and less motivated than
employees in other lines of work (Kelley, 1990; Bajpai, Naval and Deepak,
2004). The banking industry also suffers from high employee turnover rate
(Branham, 2005; Nelson, 2007) and high level of stress (Chen and Lien, 2008).
There are no adequate studies linking psychological empowerment and job
satisfaction, stress, turnover etc. among employees of banking sector. Lack of
psychological empowerment could be a reason for these problems faced by
banking sector. Further majority of studies in psychological empowerment are
carried out in manufacturing sector and studies in service sector are
concentrated on hotel industry and hospitals. Empowerment takes different
forms in different contexts (Zimmerman, 1995).
In the light of above discussion, the present research is directed to explore
the dimensions of psychological empowerment of employees in banking sector and
to find out whether high psychological empowerment can increase job satisfaction
and reduce job related stress among employees in banking sector
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Department of Applied Economics
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Binu,M A; Dr.Ramachandra, Poduval P(Cochin University of Science and Technology, August 27, 1997)
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Organisational commitment of various groups of professionals
seems to be moderated by the differences of the groups as well as of
the socialisation experiences Demographic variable ‘age’ and the
semi-structural variable ‘experience’ cause a difference in the level
of commitment. Similarly, the professional and organisational
differences moderate the level of commitment. From the point of
view of the organisations, the socialisation experiences if differ can
be used as tool to process and enhance the level of commitment of
professionals of various groups.The ‘Socialisation effect’ does not depend on the professional or demographic differences. Socialisation level is moderated only by the
organisational specialities. It is purely an organisational variable.
However, the difference in the socialisation levels as found among
the professionals can cause a significant difference in the levels of
organisational commitment of professionals
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School Of Management
Studies , Cochin University Of Science And Technology.
Manoj,Edward; Francis,C A(School of management studies, 2005)
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The study was carried out with the broad objective to understand the quality attributes of Kerala as a global tourism destination. It also sheds some light on the nature of international travel market for Kerala in terms of activities , benefit sought , country and trip profile. For understanding the difference in level of tourists perception , the study also tried to compare overall trip satisfaction and impression with destination for different tourists groups categorized into country of origin and various socio-demographic groups.
Shally,Joseph; Dr.Ramachandra, Poduval P(Cochin University of Science and Technology, May 22, 1995)
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The understanding of the theory of entrepreneurship
depends upon one set of definitions which provide the base for
analytical study. The main objective of the study was to understand the distribution of entrepreneurship in the manufacturing sector among different categories of people in kerala and to differentiate the socio - psychological background of successful entrepreneur- managers from unsuccessful entrepreneur-managers. The purpose of the study, a sample of 150 entrepreneur-managers of SS1 units spread over Ernakulam
district was surveyed through a specially designed questionnaire.
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School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kemthose,P Paul; Dr.Bhasi, M(School of Management Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2003)
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Model development for selection of location for refinery in India and identification of characteristics to be looked into when configuring it and to develop models for integrated supply chain planning for a refinery. Locating and removing inbound, internal and outbound logistic problems in an existing refinery and overall design of a logistic information system for a refinery are the main objectives of the study. A brief description of supply chain management (SCM), elements of SCM and their significance, logistics cost in petroleum industry and its impacts, and dynamics of petroleum its logistic practices are also to be presented. Scope of application of SCM in petroleum refinery will also be discussed. A review of the investigations carried out by earlier researches in the area of supply chain management in general and with specific reference to petroleum refining.
Maya, C Pillai; Rajasenan, D(Ccchin University of Science and Technology, 2003)
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The study deals with the short and long term supply response of the natural rubber in India and to analyse the macro economic environment of NR industry and causative factors of the rubber price crash. It determines the minimum cost of production of natural rubber and to forecast the potential production of NR in India. There is positive response of short run and long run supply to prices. Since correlation analysis show close association between international and domestic price level, international price changes will have its domestic echo. Production and consumption will sustain its rising trend. This makes plans for increasing production estimates show that a mid way level i.e. the range between Rs.32-Rs.38 will give a fair enough profit to the grower in the present situation and provide for the viable sustenance of rubber cultivation. Identification of the SWOT of rubber cultivation would help in supporting rubber cultivation if remedial measures are undertaken with the true spirit. This would help Indian rubber to attain global competitiveness. Then the inflow of valuable foreign exchange will overcome the other economic drawbacks of rubber cultivation
Annie Abraham,S; Meera Bai,M(Department of Applied Economics, 2003)
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The present study on the sustainability of medicinal plants in Kerala economic considerations in domestication and conservation of forest resources. There is worldwide consensus on the fact that medicinal plants are important not only in the local health support systems but in rural income and foreign exchange earnings. Sustainability of medicinal plants is important for the survival of forest dwellers, the forest ecosystem, conserving a heritage of human knowledge and overall development through linkages. More equitable sharing of the benefits from commercial utilization of the medicinal plants was found essential for the sustainability of the plants. Cultivation is very crucial for the sustainability of the sector. Through a direct tie-up with the industry, the societies can earn more income and repatriate better collection charges to its members. Cultivation should be carried out in wastelands, tiger reserves and in plantation forests. In short, the various players in the in the sector could find solution to their specific problems through co-operation and networking among them. They should rely on self-help rather than urging the government to take care of their needs. As far as the government is concerned, the forest department through checking over- exploitation of wild plants and the Agriculture Dept. through encouraging cultivation could contribute to the sustainable development of the medicinal plant sector.
Jayan, K N; Dr.Arunachalam, P(Cochin University of Science & Technology, 2004)
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The study has wider policy implications as it identifies the possible variables which
influence the sustainability of participatory productive sector projects. The method which is
developed to study the sustainability of projects under People’s Planning in Chempu
Panchayat could be used for studying the same in other panchayats also. Unlike the case of
the standard features of sustainability identified, the independent variables vary according to
the nature of the project. Hence, this needs to be modified accordingly while applying the
method in a dissimilar domain. Selection of a single panchayat for the present study is
relevant on the basis of a common package of inputs for decentralised planning which is
forwarded by the State Planning Board respectively for the three-tier panchayat system in
Kerala. The dynamic filed realities could be brought out in view of a comprehensive
planning approach through an in depth study of specific cases.The assessment of the nature and pattern of productive sector projects in the selected
Village Panchayat puts the projects under close scrutiny. The analysis has depended largely
on secondary sources of information, especially from panchayat level plan documents, and
also on the primary information obtained using direct observation and on-site inspection of
project sites. An analysis of the nature and pattem of productive sector projects is important
as it gives all necessary information regarding follow-up, monitoring/evaluation and even
termination of a particular project. It has also revealed the tendencies of including
infrastructure and service sector projects under ‘productive’ category, especially for
maintaining the stipulated ratio (40:30:30) of grant-in-aid distribution. The study regarding
the allocation and expenditure pattern of plan funds is vital in policy level as it reveals the
under-noticed allocation and expenditure pattern of plan funds other than grant-in-aid. One
major limitation of the study has been the limited availability of secondary data, especially regarding project-wise expenditure and monitoring/evaluation reports of various project
committees.
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Department of Applied Economics, Cochin
University of Science and Technology.