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<strong>ROGE</strong> - <strong>Pune</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
International Conference on the<br />
Restructuring <strong>of</strong> the Global Economy<br />
Kohinoor Executive Hotel, <strong>Pune</strong>, India.<br />
1 ST - 2 ND February <strong>2011</strong><br />
Co-hosted by the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong> management (ABRM)<br />
Journal <strong>of</strong> business & <strong>Retail</strong> Management Research (JBRMR)<br />
And London College <strong>of</strong> Management Studies<br />
Programme & Proceedings<br />
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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Registration Times<br />
Messages<br />
Why <strong>ROGE</strong><br />
Conference Program:<br />
List <strong>of</strong> Authors & Institution Represented<br />
List <strong>of</strong> countries represented<br />
<strong>ROGE</strong> & CSR<br />
Registration Days <strong>and</strong> Times<br />
8.00-9.00 Tuesday 1 st Pre-registration at Kohinoor Executive, <strong>Pune</strong><br />
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Executive Board members<br />
Dr P R Datta, Executive Chair<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P R Banerjee, Head <strong>of</strong> Research & Development, ABRM<br />
Mark T Jones, Conference Coordinator & Director <strong>of</strong> External Affairs, JBRMR<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. G. Dixon, Review Editor<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gairik Das, Review-Editor<br />
Dr Joel Osarcar Barima, Review Editor<br />
Dr Soumitra N.Deb, Review Editor<br />
Editorial Advisory Board<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ogenyi Omar, Pr<strong>of</strong>. G. Dixon, Dr. Charles Blankson, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor N.P Makarkin, Dr.<br />
Sudaporn Sawmong, Dr. John Dung-Gwom, Dr P R Datta, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor N.D Gooskova,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P R Banerjee, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Hayri Ulgen, Dr. Saumitra N. Deb, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gairik<br />
Das, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A.C P<strong>and</strong>e, Dr Nripendra Singh<br />
Session Chairs<br />
International <strong>Retail</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> Diversification<br />
Dr P R Datta<br />
Emerging Economies <strong>and</strong> Globalisation<br />
Shaju Jose<br />
Consumer Behaviour<br />
Dr A.C.P<strong>and</strong>e<br />
Leadership, Communication <strong>and</strong> International <strong>Business</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gairik Das<br />
Miscellaneous<br />
Dr Nripendra Singh<br />
Conference Staff<br />
Dr R Soomro<br />
Mark T Jones<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P R Banerjee<br />
Andrew Lumbers<br />
Karrine B.E.Luk Ok Choo<br />
Sanjay Patil
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Dear Conference Participants,<br />
It is both heartening <strong>and</strong> telling that there has been such interest in this International<br />
Conference on the Restructuring <strong>of</strong> the Global Economy. For many <strong>of</strong> you this will be your<br />
first visit to <strong>Pune</strong>, a city which itself is redolent with enterprise <strong>and</strong> endeavour. This<br />
Conference affords an opportunity to explore pressing issues in an environment conducive to<br />
robust discussion <strong>and</strong> debate. <strong>ROGE</strong> – <strong>Pune</strong> <strong>2011</strong> seeks to address the need to share ideas on<br />
the impact <strong>of</strong> the world financial crisis on the global economy <strong>and</strong> explore local developments<br />
<strong>and</strong> initiatives which in their own way mirror the seismic shifts that are taking place in the<br />
economic world today. As academics we have a duty to engage with others <strong>and</strong> I trust that<br />
you will find your time in <strong>Pune</strong> both beneficial <strong>and</strong> enlightening.<br />
I extend to you my every good wish,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor P.R Banerjee<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Development<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> Management.
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Dear Conference Participants,<br />
Firstly, I am delighted to welcome you to <strong>Pune</strong> <strong>and</strong> more especially to the Conference<br />
on the Restructuring <strong>of</strong> the Global Economy. None <strong>of</strong> us here present can have failed to have<br />
observed something <strong>of</strong> the shifting s<strong>and</strong>s when it comes to macro <strong>and</strong> micro economic<br />
matters. Some nations are undergoing a period <strong>of</strong> unprecedented economic growth, whilst<br />
other countries <strong>and</strong> economic blocks are enduring minimal growth, <strong>and</strong> in some cases<br />
stagnation. <strong>The</strong>se challenging times are helping concentrate all our minds, none more so than<br />
academics in emerging economies as they endeavour to draw parallels across various sectors<br />
<strong>and</strong> anticipate change <strong>and</strong> its ramifications. <strong>The</strong> turmoil in international financial markets that<br />
we have witnessed in recent times has led many to question existing economic models <strong>and</strong><br />
even the booming economies are fearful <strong>of</strong> the unforeseen consequences <strong>of</strong> such rapid <strong>and</strong><br />
unprecedented growth.<br />
<strong>The</strong> aim <strong>of</strong> this conference is to further facilitate the exchange <strong>of</strong> knowledge between<br />
academics <strong>and</strong> to consolidate the established network <strong>of</strong> scholars currently undertaking<br />
research in <strong>and</strong> around this theme. <strong>Pune</strong> – the Oxford <strong>of</strong> India provides us with a glimpse <strong>of</strong><br />
some <strong>of</strong> the extraordinary changes that are taking place. <strong>The</strong> Conference sponsors believe that<br />
during these few days there will be an opportunity for academic from across India <strong>and</strong> from<br />
further afield to network, to question <strong>and</strong> gain insights into some remarkable areas <strong>of</strong><br />
academic study. It is our earnest wish that our time spent here will be one <strong>of</strong> personal growth,<br />
<strong>and</strong> that when we leave here we will all seek to capitalise <strong>and</strong> build on the relationships<br />
begun during our time in <strong>Pune</strong>.<br />
Wishing you every success with all your future endeavours.<br />
Mark T Jones<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> External Affairs<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> Management
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Why is the <strong>ROGE</strong> Conference being held in India<br />
It is no accident that we have chosen to hold a conference <strong>of</strong> this nature in India.<br />
Modern India is itself having to adapt to changes both in expectations <strong>and</strong> ways <strong>of</strong> doing<br />
business. Change here is palpable <strong>and</strong> it is essential that opportunities are made available to<br />
explore local dynamics <strong>and</strong> help set them in the context <strong>of</strong> what is happening elsewhere. A<br />
wealth <strong>of</strong> data is currently available that elucidates some <strong>of</strong> the changes that are taking place.<br />
It is indeed heartening to see Indian academics playing such a prominent role in knowledge<br />
dissemination; I note with interest that one <strong>of</strong> the co-sponsors <strong>of</strong> this conference, the Journal <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Business</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> Management Research currently receives nearly 40% <strong>of</strong> all its academic<br />
papers from Indian academics.<br />
With 1/6 <strong>of</strong> the world’s population India warrants our attention <strong>and</strong> is itself a<br />
fascinating economic case study as it wrestles with the challenges <strong>of</strong> equipping itself for the<br />
cut <strong>and</strong> thrust <strong>of</strong> global competition. <strong>The</strong> economic reforms that Dr Manmohan Singh<br />
championed when he became finance minister in 1991 helped set India on an upward<br />
trajectory, one that has dem<strong>and</strong>ed a wholesale restructuring <strong>of</strong> India’s economy. As a<br />
pluralist nation it knows only too well how essential it is to be pragmatic <strong>and</strong> yet seek to<br />
remain true to its own distinctive cultural values. As a potential economic powerhouse India<br />
is well placed to view the future with optimism, whilst being painfully aware <strong>of</strong> how both<br />
external <strong>and</strong> internal factors can impinge on government policy <strong>and</strong> the endeavours <strong>of</strong><br />
entrepreneurs <strong>and</strong> captains <strong>of</strong> industry alike.<br />
If in some small way the <strong>ROGE</strong> Conference helps elucidate the drama that is taking<br />
place in India then it will have served some useful purpose. Furthermore, in providing a<br />
forum to explore case studies from both the Indian sub-continent beyond we all gain a greater<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the factors that are taking place as the global economy restructures.
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09.00AM - 09.15AM<br />
OPENING ADDRESS & WELCOME<br />
Mark T Jones<br />
Tuesday, February 1, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Having spent much <strong>of</strong> his career in education Mark has invested a considerable<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> time helping others to maximise their potential. Whilst others maybe downcast<br />
about the current economic climate Mark is buoyant, as he believes that there are a wealth <strong>of</strong><br />
opportunities for those businessmen <strong>and</strong> women who are prepared to travel, network <strong>and</strong> be<br />
heard. Markets still exist, qualifications are there to be acquired <strong>and</strong> contacts to be made.<br />
Mark is an experienced negotiator, conference organiser <strong>and</strong> orator. When not lecturing, or<br />
liaising with governments <strong>and</strong> international organisations he finds time to write on a whole<br />
raft <strong>of</strong> subjects including human rights <strong>and</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> tea.<br />
9.15AM - 13.00PM<br />
Track: International <strong>Retail</strong>ing & Diversification<br />
Session Chair: Dr P.R.Datta<br />
Room: Durbar Hall<br />
I. Assessment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> Store Positioning –A Study<br />
G.P. Sudhakar, Welingkar Institute <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> Research, Bangalore, India.<br />
Abstract<br />
This study compares <strong>and</strong> evaluates the criteria <strong>and</strong> methods used for<br />
positioning retail stores. <strong>The</strong> objective was to underst<strong>and</strong> retail communication tools,<br />
list the various attributes <strong>of</strong> positioning a retail store, assess positioning <strong>of</strong> four<br />
national retail stores with similar retail mix on various attributes <strong>of</strong> positioning a store<br />
<strong>and</strong> the overall image <strong>of</strong> the stores. That store image is formed by people comparing or<br />
evaluating stores on a number <strong>of</strong> dimensions is well accepted. To measure store image<br />
there are three aspects one would need to consider, 1.Attributes <strong>of</strong> the store 2.<br />
Customers/Shoppers 3.Competing Stores. <strong>The</strong> study used the survey method <strong>and</strong><br />
apart from overall image dimensions the following store attributes were included in<br />
the questionnaire<br />
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Merch<strong>and</strong>ise related attributes<br />
Service related attributes<br />
Store atmosphere related attributes<br />
Post Transaction related attributes<br />
Image related attributes
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Price/Quality perception<br />
As organized is still nascent in India, substantial uniqueness was not observed for any<br />
store, however it was clear that there was difference on many aspects on how the<br />
stores were positioned. <strong>The</strong> results can be used by retailers to underst<strong>and</strong> their image<br />
on various dimensions relative to competition. <strong>The</strong> methods developed during the<br />
study are useful for retailers to track positioning success <strong>of</strong> their stores vis a vis<br />
competition on a on-going basis.<br />
II.<br />
Do you Sway with the Music Effect <strong>of</strong> Store Atmoshpherics on Product Selection.<br />
Mohamed Sabir, Sabir Salam <strong>and</strong> Joshy Joseph, Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
Kozhikode, India.<br />
Abstract<br />
Store environment influences the mood <strong>of</strong> a person, which will in turn<br />
influence his/her behavior (Donovan, Rossiter, Marcoolyn <strong>and</strong> Nesdale 1994). Store<br />
environment consists <strong>of</strong> elements such as music, color, temperature <strong>and</strong> store layout<br />
(Donovan <strong>and</strong> Rossiter, 1982). Extant Literature is rich with studies on the influence <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental elements on consumer behavior, in particular, the influence <strong>of</strong> music on<br />
consumer behavior. Congruence between the type <strong>of</strong> music played in a retail store <strong>and</strong><br />
the sales <strong>of</strong> certain products that have some commonalities with the music have been<br />
studied previously. North, Hargreaves, <strong>and</strong> Mc Kendrick (1999) found that customers<br />
bought French wine when French music was played <strong>and</strong> German wine when German<br />
music was played in a supermarket. Bogomolny (2003) reports Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ronald<br />
Milliman’s observation that fast songs helped restaurant turnovers <strong>and</strong> diners ordered<br />
more drinks when medium-tempo music was played. Recently, Yeoh <strong>and</strong> North (2009)<br />
observed congruence between the cultural backgrounds <strong>of</strong> music played in retail<br />
stores <strong>and</strong> that <strong>of</strong> the products chosen while shopping. Thus we find a general<br />
agreement among researchers that music that corresponds to the attributes <strong>of</strong> certain<br />
products can influence the selection <strong>of</strong> those products.<br />
III.<br />
Relationship Management –Its Importance to the Hotel Industry<br />
P. Rajshekhar, Welcomgroup Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Hotel Administration, Manipal,<br />
India.<br />
Abstract<br />
Relationship Management relates to all aspects <strong>of</strong> interaction a business<br />
enterprise has with its customer in sales or service related issues. It includes all<br />
processes that impact customer loyalty, service delivery <strong>and</strong> quality management.<br />
Customer relationship management has become all the more important to the hotels<br />
these days due to two factors (1) Increased expectations <strong>of</strong> the customers/guests , (2)<br />
Competition amongst various hotels lead to copying <strong>of</strong> technology <strong>and</strong> facilities that<br />
they provide, so only thing that makes a difference to customers is how good you in<br />
maintaining the relationship to retain their loyalty. <strong>The</strong> objectives <strong>of</strong> this paper is to<br />
review the existing literature on relationship management <strong>and</strong> suggest certain<br />
measures to increase their effectiveness.
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IV.<br />
<strong>Retail</strong> Marketing: From Memories to Memetics<br />
Kavaldeep Dixit-IISM, Jaipur; Viresh Mathur –BKT, Mumbai <strong>and</strong> Tanjul Saxena-<br />
IIHMR, Jaipur, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Not long back; infact only three years back; to be precise in July 2007, Shri<br />
Kishore Biyani, Group CEO, Future Group <strong>of</strong> India in his bestselling memoire style<br />
book “It Happened In India” quoted “<strong>Retail</strong> is a simple business. …..At the very basic<br />
retail is about buying <strong>and</strong> selling – something human beings have been doing since<br />
they started living in societies. All one needs to be successful in retail, is common<br />
sense. Unfortunately, common sense is not that ‘common.’” (154).<br />
Less than half a decade later from the time <strong>of</strong> publication <strong>of</strong> his book <strong>and</strong> a<br />
decade from the launch <strong>of</strong> first hypermarket <strong>of</strong> group, the Indian l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>of</strong> retail<br />
sector witnessed such unprecedented modulations both on practice <strong>and</strong> preach<br />
frontiers that may make him wonder, “was that little too early to quote” Or may be,<br />
simple business sense is giving way to esoteric memetics<br />
<strong>The</strong> paper examines the current Indian <strong>Retail</strong>ing L<strong>and</strong>scape, Key drivers for<br />
Growth <strong>of</strong> retailing in India <strong>and</strong> Challenges for Indian <strong>Retail</strong> industry. <strong>The</strong> paper also<br />
analyses current trends in retailing <strong>and</strong> the future prospects for Indian <strong>Retail</strong> Industry.<br />
V. Challenges Faced by <strong>Retail</strong> HR in the Emerging Market Economy<br />
Deepa Balasubramanian, ITM University, India<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>Retail</strong>ing being a customer driven business is also a segment where its<br />
employees have to be there <strong>and</strong> up-close with their customers, in fulfilling their needs.<br />
Being a customer-sensitive workforce is a challenge in itself for the employees apart<br />
from their work life that revolves around customers all time <strong>of</strong> the day. Consumer<br />
behavior has also radically evolved over the decade from being price-sensitive to being<br />
quality, style <strong>and</strong> even technology-sensitive. <strong>The</strong> emerging global market economy not<br />
only provides for international trade but with the trade-barriers increasingly relaxed,<br />
the challenges <strong>of</strong> the retail HR lies in attracting <strong>and</strong> retaining talent that has to cater to<br />
global customers with cross-cultural tastes <strong>and</strong> preferences. No wonder the workforce<br />
is also expected to be cross-cultural in serving global customer dem<strong>and</strong>s in the most<br />
local way. <strong>The</strong>refore, it becomes a challenge for <strong>Retail</strong> HR to draw up a strategic<br />
framework that source, trains <strong>and</strong> retains its internal customers that can satisfy the<br />
tastes <strong>and</strong> preferences <strong>of</strong> its external ‘glocal’ customers. <strong>The</strong> paper looks at the broad<br />
perspective <strong>of</strong> the challenges faced by <strong>Retail</strong> HR <strong>and</strong> how there is a need for a<br />
paradigm shift from its current status to become a more globalised strategic HR to<br />
enthuse, integrate <strong>and</strong> transform its work-force to be more inclined towards multicultural<br />
<strong>and</strong> highly informed customers. <strong>The</strong> paper also draws up a conceptual<br />
framework <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> retail HR in working out creative human resource strategies<br />
like employee br<strong>and</strong>ing, attractive incentive schemes, hour-based pay schemes <strong>and</strong><br />
others for the essential work-life balance <strong>of</strong> employees <strong>and</strong> for their longer sustenance<br />
in the field <strong>of</strong> <strong>Retail</strong>.
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VI.<br />
Environment Factors Impact on <strong>Retail</strong> Sector –An Overview<br />
B.V.Raghavendar-Prabhala P.G. College for Women, Guntur, A.P, India<br />
B. Sambasiva Rao, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P, India<br />
P.Kishore, Prabhala P.G. College for Women, Guntur, A.P, India<br />
Abstract<br />
A retail marketing environment consists <strong>of</strong> the external actors <strong>and</strong> forces that<br />
affect the retailers ability to develop <strong>and</strong> maintain successful transactions <strong>and</strong><br />
relationships with its target customers. <strong>The</strong> macro environment consists <strong>of</strong> legal,<br />
social, economic <strong>and</strong> technological forces <strong>and</strong> <strong>The</strong> micro environment consists <strong>of</strong> the<br />
actors in the retailer’s immediate achievement that affect its ability to serve its markets:<br />
Suppliers, intermediaries, customers, competitors <strong>and</strong> publics. <strong>The</strong> main objective <strong>of</strong><br />
this paper is to analyze the various factors impact on retail sector in <strong>Business</strong><br />
Environment. Every retailers’ primary goal is to pr<strong>of</strong>itably serve <strong>and</strong> satisfy specific<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> chosen target markets. To carry out this task, the retailer links himself with a<br />
set <strong>of</strong> suppliers <strong>and</strong> a set <strong>of</strong> intermediaries to reach its target customers. <strong>The</strong> suppliers<br />
or intermediaries or customers chain comprise the core marketing system <strong>of</strong> the<br />
retailer. A retailer must keep four basic dimensions in mind, which can be called Four<br />
C’s <strong>of</strong> market positioning. He must consider the nature <strong>of</strong> the customers, channels,<br />
competition <strong>and</strong> his own characteristics as an organisation. Successful retailing is a<br />
matter <strong>of</strong> achieving an effective alignment <strong>of</strong> the organisation with customers,<br />
channels, <strong>and</strong> competitors, need to work closely with research <strong>and</strong> development<br />
people to encourage more consumer oriented research. <strong>The</strong> retail marketers must be<br />
alert to the negative aspects <strong>of</strong> any innovation that might harm the users <strong>and</strong> create<br />
consumer distrust <strong>and</strong> opposition.<br />
VII.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Effects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> sector on Consumer Satisfaction <strong>and</strong> Local Economy (Local Grocer)-<strong>The</strong><br />
Case Study in Mysore City<br />
Navitha Thimmaiah <strong>and</strong> Ashwini. K.J –University <strong>of</strong> Mysore, Manasagangotri,<br />
India<br />
Abstract<br />
In recent days <strong>Retail</strong> scenario has grown rapidly <strong>and</strong> is reaching its zenith.<br />
<strong>Retail</strong>ing in India is becoming increasingly important <strong>and</strong> organized retailing is poised<br />
to grow at an exponential rate. Consumers are now enjoying a wide verity <strong>of</strong> products<br />
<strong>and</strong> services to choose from retailers. <strong>Retail</strong>ers provide genuine value to consumer so<br />
that they will be able to establish themselves in the long run. Consumers are emerging<br />
as the emperors <strong>of</strong> retailing in India with their discerning buying attitudes <strong>and</strong> their<br />
ever increasing purchasing power. <strong>The</strong> present paper is an attempt to know about<br />
consumer satisfaction in retail sector through their preference for retail sector, choice<br />
for various commodities, price advantages, displays, quality <strong>of</strong> products, <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>and</strong><br />
discounts <strong>and</strong> services provided in retail sector etc <strong>and</strong> the effect <strong>of</strong> the establishment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the organized retail sector local grocery or local economy. Through suitable<br />
statistical <strong>and</strong> econometric techniques like correlation, regression analysis, chi-square<br />
test <strong>and</strong> pie chart have been made use <strong>of</strong> for data analysis. It was found that 80<br />
percentages <strong>of</strong> the customers are satisfied <strong>and</strong> most <strong>of</strong> the local grocers feel that they<br />
are facing tough competition in terms <strong>of</strong> loosing customer base; many are not even<br />
able to face the competition forcing them to almost think <strong>of</strong> shutting down.
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VIII.<br />
Manufacture Owned Br<strong>and</strong> Vs. Private Level Br<strong>and</strong>: where Does the Buying Wind Blow<br />
Isita Lahiri, University <strong>of</strong> Kalyani <strong>and</strong> Gairik Das, IISWBM, Kolkata, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Looking at the tempting growth <strong>of</strong> organized retail in India an increasing<br />
number <strong>of</strong> private label br<strong>and</strong>s are competing to win over local <strong>and</strong> manufacturer<br />
owned br<strong>and</strong>s for a larger share <strong>of</strong> the retail pie. Aapparel retailers like Shoppers Stop,<br />
Westside, Pantaloon, etc could popularize their private labels among bargainconscious<br />
consumers <strong>of</strong> urban centres appealing with lower price than comparable<br />
manufacturers' br<strong>and</strong>s. In India, the market size for private labels is still very small,<br />
given the fact that share <strong>of</strong> organized retail is also very small in the market. According<br />
to In Store Consulting, a retail consulting agency, private label br<strong>and</strong>s have low entry<br />
barrier, <strong>and</strong> as the costs <strong>of</strong> running the stores are going up the local retailers can bank<br />
on their own br<strong>and</strong>s for a better margin. <strong>The</strong> present paper examines the factors<br />
influencing customer behavior to buy manufacturer owned br<strong>and</strong> versus private label<br />
br<strong>and</strong>s in the organized retail apparel market in West Bengal. Based on a customer<br />
survey with the help <strong>of</strong> a st<strong>and</strong>ardised questionnaire, having been blended open<br />
ended <strong>and</strong> close ended questions, the paper also delves into the effect <strong>of</strong><br />
demographics, product related attributes <strong>and</strong> non-product related attributes on<br />
customers behaviour to buy manufacturers owned br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> private label br<strong>and</strong>s in<br />
the retail apparel market using various statistical tools according to the just <strong>and</strong><br />
requirement appeared in the study.<br />
IX.<br />
Human Resource Management in <strong>Retail</strong> sector –A Conceptual Overview<br />
I.J.Raghavendra, M.Balani Reddy, K.S.Sarath Bharathi <strong>and</strong> B.V.Raghavendar –<br />
Prabhala P.G. College for Women, India<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> main activities <strong>of</strong> the process <strong>of</strong> Human Resource Management are<br />
Planning, Recruitment <strong>and</strong> Selection, Training <strong>and</strong> Performance. When retailers are<br />
applying the Human Resource Management process, the labor laws, diversity <strong>and</strong><br />
employee privacy has to be considered. <strong>Retail</strong> is the largest industry in developed<br />
countries like United Kingdom, America <strong>and</strong> Japan. It is also playing a vital role in<br />
India. In 2009, the retail market in investments was 15 percent <strong>of</strong> total retailing. It is<br />
generating the level <strong>of</strong> employment as well as various economic activities in the<br />
economy. <strong>The</strong> main objective <strong>of</strong> this paper is to analyze the human resource<br />
management in retail sector such as product knowledge, market awareness <strong>and</strong><br />
success <strong>of</strong> retail environment largely depends on the workforce. Given the kind <strong>of</strong><br />
work hours <strong>and</strong> the pressures on performance, the retailer needs staff which is<br />
completely motivated. Staffs are a major resource in any business. This is particularly<br />
true in retail industry, which has a very large amount <strong>of</strong> employees <strong>and</strong> which<br />
provides a range <strong>of</strong> services to its customers. <strong>The</strong> retail human resource environment<br />
has its special features: a large number <strong>of</strong> inexperienced workers, long hours, highly<br />
visible employees, many part-time workers, <strong>and</strong> variations in customer dem<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Those features also create difficulties to retailers. <strong>The</strong> type <strong>of</strong> business that the<br />
company is in determines the characteristics that are required <strong>of</strong> the workforce. In<br />
retail, human resources are at two levels. <strong>The</strong> first being the front end <strong>of</strong> the store level<br />
<strong>and</strong> the other, the management or the back <strong>of</strong>fice level. <strong>The</strong> type <strong>of</strong> competencies skill
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sets <strong>and</strong> hence training required at various levels varies significantly. Perhaps, the<br />
most difficult aspect <strong>of</strong> a retail business to master is staff management <strong>and</strong><br />
development.<br />
X. <strong>The</strong> role <strong>of</strong> perception <strong>of</strong> colors by consumers in consumer decison making process: A micro<br />
study <strong>of</strong> selected department stores / malls in Mumbai City, India<br />
Daivata Patil, University <strong>of</strong> Mumbai<br />
Abstract<br />
Color plays a significant role in triggering emotions in people. <strong>The</strong> current<br />
research proposes to study role <strong>of</strong> perception <strong>of</strong> colors in consumer decision making<br />
process. <strong>The</strong> study focuses on how the departmental stores/malls by using different<br />
colors/color combinations in logo, the name, the tagline, slogan etc. reach to their<br />
audiences. Do these colors specifically intend a meticulous message If yes then does<br />
the intension <strong>of</strong> marketers succeed or fail How are these colors interpreted by<br />
audiences <strong>and</strong> do they have a positive or negative effect on decision making How do<br />
consumers perceive these messages <strong>and</strong> eventually decide to make purchases into a<br />
particular departmental store/mall. Data collected from 50 respondents through a<br />
survey will be analysed both quantitatively <strong>and</strong> qualitatively. <strong>The</strong> sampling technique<br />
used is convenient sampling.<br />
XI.<br />
Relationship Marketing: Various School <strong>of</strong> Thought <strong>and</strong> Future Research Direction<br />
PaltoRanjan Datta & Omar Ogyeni - University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire, UK<br />
Dixon.G, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.<br />
Abstract<br />
Relationship Marketing has emerged in business <strong>and</strong> academia over the past<br />
three decade as a new marketing school <strong>of</strong> thought which aims at building a long<br />
lasting bonded relationship with customers by identifying, anticipating <strong>and</strong> satisfying<br />
customer needs <strong>and</strong> wants pr<strong>of</strong>itably. <strong>The</strong> ultimate goal is to build trusted, committed,<br />
satisfied <strong>and</strong> informed long term partner through continuous value creation. Thus<br />
increasing customer loyalty <strong>and</strong> retention.<br />
It is the view <strong>of</strong> the researcher that CRM as an idea is still evolving. Although it<br />
was developed as a major source <strong>of</strong> attain organizational objectives (eg. Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
maximization etc) through the marketing route, the focus has now transcended to a<br />
holistic approach involving the organizational functions collectively. This has well<br />
been reflected in the writings <strong>of</strong> Gronroos over the years, <strong>and</strong> also Morgan <strong>and</strong> Hunt,<br />
Gummesson, Lancaster <strong>and</strong> Harket amongst others. Having said that, the researcher<br />
also consends that `communication` plays a vital role in building relational <strong>and</strong><br />
transactional exchanges. Organisations these days have to be sensitive enough to what<br />
the customer thinks about them as an entity, rather than just the products. Customers<br />
will hesitate to be supportive <strong>of</strong> those organization without any involvement in<br />
community affairs as reflected in the vitally important concept <strong>of</strong> corporate social<br />
responsibility (CSR), <strong>and</strong> CSR is now a crucial sub function <strong>of</strong> communication, because<br />
it boosts company’s image <strong>and</strong> reputation. Morgan et al (2006) also pointed out the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> CSR in relationship marketing. According to them customers will<br />
engage in relationship only with those organizations are socially responsible (Morgan
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et al, 2006, p-76). Indeed, this is reflected in corporate advocacy <strong>of</strong> many reputed<br />
organizations-Micros<strong>of</strong>t for example. <strong>The</strong> contention here is, therefore, CRM should<br />
be aligned with an organisation’s communication strategy.<br />
This paper examines the nature <strong>of</strong> Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM), its<br />
definitions in various business context, <strong>and</strong> various schools <strong>of</strong> thought based on<br />
existing literature. A holistic definition <strong>of</strong> CRM is established <strong>and</strong> seven (7) schools <strong>of</strong><br />
thought have been discussed with major themes <strong>and</strong> contexts.<br />
XII.<br />
Out <strong>of</strong> Stock Conditions Affecting Customer Satisfaction <strong>and</strong> Customer Loyalty<br />
Jayanthi Ranjan <strong>and</strong> S<strong>and</strong>eep Puri, Institute <strong>of</strong> Management Technology, Raj<br />
Nagar, India<br />
Abstract<br />
In the retail industry, customer experience, satisfaction <strong>and</strong> service are going to<br />
become the limiting differentiators. Increasing competition is creating pressure on<br />
retailers to improve both inventory turnover <strong>and</strong> customer service. Poor logistic<br />
management can result in either over stocking (leading to cash flow problems <strong>and</strong><br />
unnecessary discounts) or lost sales due to stock outs. Stock outs can have serious<br />
impact on the business as it affects retailer’s credibility <strong>and</strong> consumer’s satisfaction. It<br />
is important to underst<strong>and</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> a retail stock out before the implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
any retail inventory model. This paper gives valuable insights about customer value,<br />
satisfaction <strong>and</strong> loyalty that can be used by retailers in designing their logistics <strong>and</strong><br />
inventory models. First, it examines the relationship between customer loyalty,<br />
customer value, customer satisfaction, logistics value <strong>and</strong> out <strong>of</strong> stock conditions.<br />
Second, it explores the role <strong>of</strong> improved inventory control <strong>and</strong> the logistics<br />
management on customer service. Finally, this study provides valuable insights to<br />
retailers on managing consumer’s store attitude by making more informed <strong>and</strong><br />
rationalized decisions regarding retail product <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>and</strong> relevant environmental<br />
variables.<br />
XIII.<br />
<strong>Retail</strong> Fraud Management Strategies in Organized <strong>Retail</strong> Sector in <strong>Pune</strong><br />
Kirti Gupta, Institute <strong>of</strong> Management & Entrepreneurship Development (IMED),<br />
<strong>Pune</strong>, India<br />
Abstract<br />
In recent years, India is ranked as a very attractive destination for retail<br />
investment. At the same time, according to the Global <strong>Retail</strong> <strong>The</strong>ft Barometer (GRTB)<br />
2009, India recorded a shrinkage <strong>of</strong> 3.2% <strong>of</strong> the total size <strong>of</strong> the country's retail<br />
industry (including the unorganized sector), amounting to about $2.6 billion which is<br />
very high as compared to other global markets like the US (1.6%), the UK (1.4%), <strong>and</strong><br />
China (1.1%).<br />
Shrinkages comprise <strong>of</strong> different categories <strong>of</strong> frauds <strong>and</strong> attributable to<br />
various factors <strong>of</strong> which employees <strong>and</strong> vendors are the critical ones. Since Indian<br />
markets is showing high growth potential in the retail sector, such a high rate <strong>of</strong><br />
shrinkage levels indicate increasing losses due to shrinkages in the future. <strong>The</strong>refore,<br />
shrinkage or fraud in retails is a major cause for concern for the retailers <strong>and</strong>
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management <strong>of</strong> retail fraud becomes imperative. Since the city <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pune</strong> is characterized<br />
by phenomenal growth in the retail market, it is also bound to face the challenges<br />
posed before this emerging market. <strong>Retail</strong> fraud is one such aspect <strong>and</strong> it is felt that indepth<br />
study <strong>of</strong> the same would be significant contribution. This paper aims to study<br />
the different aspects <strong>of</strong> retail fraud along with the challenges faced <strong>and</strong> strategies<br />
involved in management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> Fraud in organized retail segment in <strong>Pune</strong>.<br />
XIV.<br />
Determinants <strong>of</strong> Customer Relationship Management for Pharmaceutical Industry<br />
Pallavi Bhatia, Shubham N<strong>and</strong>awana, Sudhir Sharma, Insititute <strong>of</strong> Health<br />
Management Research, Jaipur, India.<br />
Abstract<br />
Customer relationship management (CRM) is a widely-implemented strategy<br />
for managing a company’s interactions with customers, clients <strong>and</strong> sales prospects. It<br />
involves using technology to organize, automate, <strong>and</strong> synchronize business<br />
processes—principally sales activities, but also those for marketing, customer service,<br />
<strong>and</strong> technical support. <strong>The</strong> study examine the determinants <strong>of</strong> CRM in Pharmaceutical<br />
Industry. A descriptive study <strong>of</strong> medical representatives in Jaipur was conducted.<br />
Data was collected through Self-designed Questionnaires based on 1 to 5 likert scale.<br />
Data was than analyzed through various tools <strong>of</strong> analysis. It was found that the<br />
reliability value i.e. 0.923 is higher than the st<strong>and</strong>ard value, so the scale is highly<br />
reliable. Through factor analysis major eight factors were analyzed. <strong>The</strong>se factors are<br />
personal information, Links, Educational Background, Prescription Style, Information<br />
Availability, Nature <strong>of</strong> Job, Practice <strong>and</strong> Success<br />
This study has resulted in st<strong>and</strong>ardized questionnaire to evaluate determinants<br />
<strong>of</strong> CRM specifically for Pharmaceutical Industry, along with these the study has<br />
resulted into eight factors that are determinants for maintain good relation with the<br />
doctors which includes personal information, Links, Educational Background,<br />
Prescription Style, Information Availability, Nature <strong>of</strong> Job, Practice <strong>and</strong> Success. <strong>The</strong><br />
information that is being conveyed by these determinants is that as to how these<br />
factors affect the relations.<br />
14.00PM-14.30PM<br />
KEY NOTE SPEAKER<br />
Shaju Jose, Ida Scudder School, Vellore, Tamil Nadu<br />
Shaju Jose was born in Madampam, a village in rural Kerala. He read<br />
Economics at Calicut University, Kerala <strong>and</strong> upon graduation went on to Nagal<strong>and</strong><br />
University where he completed a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Education degree. With his first for<br />
further study he pursued post-graduate study in Economics at Madura Kamaraj<br />
University. Upon completing these studies he was appointed as a lecturer in<br />
Economics at the Labour India International Public School <strong>and</strong> Junior College, Kerala<br />
where has been did sterling work inspiring colleagues <strong>and</strong> students alike as to the<br />
value <strong>and</strong> relevance <strong>of</strong> economics. He currently works as a lecturer at the Ida Scudder<br />
School, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Ever eager to ensure that economics is both relevant <strong>and</strong>
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practical, he has undertaken his own studies that have grown out <strong>of</strong> lecturing on the<br />
consumption <strong>and</strong> equilibrium theories <strong>of</strong> J. M. Keynes. Shaju Jose has been keen to<br />
discover why the solution suggested by Keynes appears to fail when applied to<br />
economic downturns <strong>and</strong> depressions in the modern world. Such has been his<br />
determination to find an answer that he has undertaken a fascinating study that not<br />
only elucidates the flaws in the Keynesian consumption function, but has also resulted<br />
in the development <strong>of</strong> his own theory in this regard.<br />
14.30PM – 17.25PM<br />
Track: Emerging Economies <strong>and</strong> Globalisation<br />
Session Chair: Shaju Jose<br />
Room: Durbar Hall<br />
I. Remapping Sustainable Educational Development in the Global Economy with Emergence <strong>of</strong><br />
Private Stakeholders in India.<br />
Dhaneswar Bhoi <strong>and</strong> Bhubaneswar Sabar, Tata Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences,<br />
Mumbai, India<br />
Abstract<br />
This paper talks about the stakeholders’ responsibility to revive the Indian<br />
education system by the vigour <strong>of</strong> global economy. Indian economy has done<br />
reasonably well during the world economic crisis <strong>and</strong> has registered a stable economic<br />
growth. However, a relatively high economic growth is not maintaining the sustainable<br />
development in the sector <strong>of</strong> education in India. <strong>The</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> collaborative efforts are<br />
more essential for sustainable educational development. Moreover this paper shows,<br />
how the government breakdown to afford the educational facilities for the sustainable<br />
development How this global economy brings the market <strong>of</strong> private education <strong>and</strong><br />
how it influences/affects to remap the sustainable development <strong>of</strong> education with the<br />
emergence <strong>of</strong> private stakeholder This paper is based on content analysis method with<br />
some secondary data sources. Allied efforts are essential in the form <strong>of</strong> public–private<br />
partnership for educational development. Several community efforts, private<br />
universities, various local body efforts <strong>and</strong> the awareness building efforts are also<br />
needed to continue a sustainable education in India. But the efforts <strong>of</strong> private<br />
stakeholders are really indeed to challenge the obscene <strong>of</strong> education for sustainable<br />
development <strong>and</strong> remapping the location <strong>of</strong> sustainable educational development in<br />
this global economy.<br />
II.<br />
Impacts <strong>of</strong> Defence Budgets <strong>of</strong> India <strong>and</strong> Pakistan on their Economic Development<br />
Shahzadah Fahed Qureshi <strong>and</strong> Muhammad Imran Shah, Wuhan University, China<br />
Abstract<br />
Despite having status <strong>of</strong> developing countries, India <strong>and</strong> Pakistan have been<br />
spending generously on their defence since their inception in 1947. In 2009, India <strong>and</strong>
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Pakistan got the first <strong>and</strong> sixth positions respectively, among the top arms importers.<br />
Both countries mostly buy arms from the top arms exporters including US, Russia,<br />
Germany <strong>and</strong> France. Now the changing pattern <strong>of</strong> world economy requires change in<br />
spending behaviour <strong>of</strong> both countries. This paper explores answers to 3 main<br />
questions. First, how much amounts each <strong>of</strong> India <strong>and</strong> Pakistan has spent on defence,<br />
after attaining the status <strong>of</strong> atomic power Second, what was the impact <strong>of</strong> this defence<br />
competition between Pakistan <strong>and</strong> India, on the economies <strong>of</strong> arms sellers Finally,<br />
what will be the impacts on the economic development <strong>of</strong> both countries, in the<br />
scenario <strong>of</strong> least possible spending on their defence programs Budgets <strong>and</strong> economic<br />
variables <strong>of</strong> India <strong>and</strong> Pakistan, <strong>and</strong> those <strong>of</strong> arms sellers have been analyzed, with a<br />
special focus on defence budgets <strong>of</strong> India <strong>and</strong> Pakistan. <strong>The</strong> paper concludes highly<br />
positive impacts on economic development <strong>of</strong> both India <strong>and</strong> Pakistan, in case <strong>of</strong> least<br />
possible spending on their defence programs.<br />
III.<br />
Globalisation <strong>and</strong> Impact on Indian Automobile Industry<br />
Vadood Javan Amani, <strong>Pune</strong> University, India<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> automotive sector is one <strong>of</strong> the core industries <strong>of</strong> the Indian economy,<br />
whose prospect is reflective <strong>of</strong> the economic resilience <strong>of</strong> the country. Continuous<br />
economic liberalization over the years by the government <strong>of</strong> India has resulted in<br />
making India as one <strong>of</strong> the prime business destination for many global automotive<br />
players.<strong>The</strong> Automotive industry in India is one <strong>of</strong> the largest in the world <strong>and</strong> one <strong>of</strong><br />
the fastest growing globally. India manufactures over 11 million 2 <strong>and</strong> 4-wheeled<br />
vehicles <strong>and</strong> exports about 1.5 million every year. It is the world's second largest<br />
manufacturer <strong>of</strong> motorcycles, with annual sales exceeding 8.5 million in 2009. India's<br />
passenger car <strong>and</strong> commercial vehicle manufacturing industry is the seventh largest in<br />
the world, with an annual production <strong>of</strong> more than 2.6 million units in 2009. In 2009,<br />
India emerged as Asia's fourth largest exporter <strong>of</strong> passenger cars, behind Japan, South<br />
Korea <strong>and</strong> Thail<strong>and</strong>. <strong>The</strong> automotive industry is at the core <strong>of</strong> India’s manufacturing<br />
economy. India is positioned to become one <strong>of</strong> the world’s most attractive automotive<br />
markets for both manufacturers <strong>and</strong> consumers. <strong>The</strong> resulting benefits to society-in<br />
economic growth, increased jobs, <strong>and</strong> stability for families employed by the<br />
automotive industry-are considerable. India is expected to top the world in car<br />
volumes with approximately 611 million vehicles on the nation's roads. According to<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Indian Automobile Manufacturers SIAM, the total automobile sale in the<br />
domestic market was reported 1114157 units in January 2010, increasing by 44.9%.<br />
IV.<br />
Millennium Development Goals –Underst<strong>and</strong>ing Contemporary Change in Indian Economy<br />
Renita Dubey, Amity Institute <strong>of</strong> Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Management<br />
<strong>and</strong> Utparn Dubey, Birla Institute <strong>of</strong> Management & Technology, Greater<br />
Noida,India.<br />
Abstract<br />
This study investigates performance <strong>of</strong> the Indian economy in the context <strong>of</strong><br />
MDG .For the past decade recognition <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> MDG has been rising.In the year<br />
2000, 189 UN member states including India set for themselves eight developmental<br />
goals, ambitiously entitled the 'Millennium Developmental Goals'. <strong>The</strong>y pledged to
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eradicate extreme poverty <strong>and</strong> hunger among a slew <strong>of</strong> other promises that include<br />
universal primary education, reducing child mortality <strong>and</strong> attaining environmental<br />
stability, these targets have to be achieved by 2015, from their level in 1990. <strong>The</strong>re is no<br />
compulsion for any country to work towards meeting the MDG targets. However, the<br />
MDGs have become a framework for judging the progress <strong>of</strong> different nations. Failure<br />
to achieve MDG targets will reflect poorly on a nation’s capability <strong>and</strong> will also bring<br />
in international pressure. India has a very crucial position in the global scenario <strong>of</strong><br />
MDG framework. For instance, the first target <strong>of</strong> the first MDG i.e. halving the global<br />
poverty by 2015, cannot be achieved unless India being second most populous country<br />
in the world halve the number <strong>of</strong> people living below the poverty line by that year.<br />
This report shows how much work has been done till today <strong>and</strong> what will we achieve<br />
by 2015 at the ongoing rate compared to the target for 2015.<br />
V. Strategy to Restructure the Global Economy<br />
Raghvendra Prasad, Prabhat Group <strong>of</strong> Educational Institutions, Parnapall, Andhra<br />
Pradesh, India<br />
Abstract<br />
‘Restructuring <strong>of</strong> economy’ is the core concept <strong>of</strong> every country in modern<br />
India. Problem identifying <strong>and</strong> using a structure <strong>and</strong> enhancement in the structure<br />
formation, using different strategies to make it potential <strong>and</strong> identification <strong>of</strong> global<br />
economy in a pro-active manner gives a clear picture <strong>of</strong> the country. Introducing<br />
competitive Exim policies, modification <strong>of</strong> TRIPS, TRIMS <strong>and</strong> GATT according to the<br />
changes is needed for every country. With the convergence <strong>of</strong> agri products,<br />
knowledge sources, industrial production <strong>and</strong> development will be a cake-walk to<br />
develop the country policies. For developed countries, knowledge <strong>and</strong> technological<br />
outsourcing, business process outsourcing <strong>and</strong> increasing <strong>of</strong> number <strong>of</strong> new MNCs<br />
into different countries, <strong>and</strong> widening MNCs to more countries. Updating skills <strong>and</strong><br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> other country employees make them to give a sustainable position.<br />
For developed countries, providing training to the people <strong>of</strong> developed <strong>and</strong><br />
developing countries regarding technology <strong>and</strong> skills support them a lot. Using Small<br />
scale industries, home made appliances, SHGs, providing loans for cheaper rate will<br />
boost hose wives, people <strong>of</strong> below poverty level to eradicate his /her pessimistic<br />
approach <strong>and</strong> transforms them towards entrepreneurial culture.<br />
VI.<br />
Ghana`s Evolutionary Role in a Changing World Economic Order<br />
Joel Osarcar Barima, London College <strong>of</strong> Management Studies, UK<br />
Joseph Agyapong Boateng, Concord <strong>Business</strong> College, ACCRA, Ghana<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> world economy has been passing through interesting <strong>and</strong> significant<br />
changes for several years now – promising for some – the emerging countries in<br />
particular – <strong>and</strong> not so promising for others – the developed countries. Huge transfer<br />
<strong>of</strong> resources has taken place <strong>and</strong> the process is continuing. In this context, it is but<br />
natural for Africa observers to raise the question – African share <strong>of</strong> world resources<br />
remaining somewhat unchanged (as per the World Bank data) ,what is the role <strong>and</strong><br />
future <strong>of</strong> the African countries in this changing scenario. Are they going to be partners
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in the transfer <strong>of</strong> resources that is being experienced An attempt has been made here<br />
to examine the case <strong>of</strong> Ghana – a leading economy in the continent. <strong>The</strong> authors would<br />
contend that although the country is poised to grow spectacularly as some forecasters<br />
would envisage, thanks to the prospect <strong>of</strong> oil revenues , Ghana has to traverse a long<br />
way if it is to be noticed in the world bodies. Growth <strong>and</strong> development must occur in<br />
substantive measures from the present state <strong>of</strong> affairs. Agriculture, almost the<br />
backbone for any developing country, must take the lead to <strong>of</strong>fer meaningful support<br />
to the more promising industry. <strong>The</strong> real economy, in its basic form, must be properly<br />
understood, developed <strong>and</strong> managed with strategic investments in place . And this<br />
must be followed by or accompanied with a vibrant knowledge based service<br />
economy. Failing this, the burgeoning oil wealth may only be hallucinatory at best.<br />
VII.<br />
Emerging Asia Overtaking Advanced Economies –An Empirical Study<br />
Shushma H, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Major crises have always been followed by the emergence <strong>of</strong> new international<br />
institutions. <strong>The</strong> emergence <strong>of</strong> India as a resilient economic pole with stable political<br />
structure provides a tremendous opportunity to turn the tables in its favour. Contrary<br />
to the decoupling hypothesis, emerging Asia, including India <strong>and</strong> China, suffered on<br />
account <strong>of</strong> the recent economic crisis. But the region as a whole experienced the<br />
swiftest recovery because <strong>of</strong> these two economic power heads. <strong>The</strong> aftermath <strong>of</strong> this<br />
crisis dem<strong>and</strong>s a restructuring <strong>of</strong> the existing international monetary system along<br />
with changes in macro-policies. <strong>The</strong> recent financial meltdown, which broke out in the<br />
US financial sector, later turned into a global economic crisis. <strong>The</strong> global recovery is<br />
being led by Asia, where India <strong>and</strong> China have emerged as the autonomous growth<br />
poles. <strong>The</strong> crisis has exposed the fragility <strong>of</strong> the existing global financial <strong>and</strong> economic<br />
institutions, <strong>and</strong> the limitations <strong>of</strong> existing macroeconomic policy tools. <strong>The</strong> current<br />
crisis is also paving the way for shift <strong>of</strong> this power balance from advanced countries to<br />
emerging Asia whose two main contenders are India <strong>and</strong> China.<br />
VIII.<br />
Restructuring the Global Economy<br />
Lekha Nagar Jaral, University <strong>of</strong> Jammu, India.<br />
Abstract<br />
Our current market-driven system has seen an increasing number <strong>of</strong> child<br />
labor sweatshops in Asia making high-end athletic shoes for the rest <strong>of</strong> the world. We<br />
see gold mining in Brazil has resulted in poisoning mercury in the ancestral territories<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Yanomami tribe in the Amazon. U.S. transnational corporations manufacturing<br />
DDT, a chemical banned for domestic use, but distributed pr<strong>of</strong>itably in Central <strong>and</strong><br />
West Africa. My contention is that the globalization <strong>of</strong> a capitalistic system, with the<br />
resulting disregard for nature’s life support systems, the phenomenal cultural<br />
diversity across the planet, <strong>and</strong> the local community values that are the real stuff <strong>of</strong><br />
our lives, is clearly not a paragon <strong>of</strong> beauty, excellence, or perfection.<br />
Capitalism, as the economic system’s number one rising star, has achieved<br />
dominance over other systems such as socialism or communism. It has also become<br />
more urgently problematic. <strong>The</strong> current model <strong>of</strong> capitalism, exp<strong>and</strong>ed greatly by the
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frenzy <strong>of</strong> “freetrade” economic globalization, is an absurd economic system rapidly<br />
destroying nature, cultural diversity, <strong>and</strong> decent local life. Contrast that to what nature<br />
has coevolved, ecologically <strong>and</strong> socially, over thous<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> millions <strong>of</strong> years. You will<br />
find an unimaginable beauty <strong>and</strong> eloquence—from the blue sky with its protective<br />
ozone layer shielding us from the sun’s harmful radiation, to the ancient-faced<br />
orangutans <strong>of</strong> Asian rainforests, to the feathered Yanomami tribe deep in the Amazon,<br />
to the mighty grizzly bears <strong>of</strong> Yellowstone.<br />
IX.<br />
Challenges <strong>of</strong> Global Economy<br />
Jose G.Vargas-Hern<strong>and</strong>ez, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Economico, Mexico <strong>and</strong><br />
Mohammed Reza Noruzi, Islamic Azad University, Bonab, Iran<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> this document is to analyze the emerging phenomenon <strong>of</strong> the<br />
transfer <strong>of</strong> state governance to global economic corporate governance. After<br />
determining the economic globalization processes driven by a corporate global<br />
economy, which affects the formation <strong>of</strong> globalised business – intergovernmental<br />
networks, we discuss their outcome <strong>and</strong> impact. Finally we outline the main<br />
challenges facing governance driven by a corporate global economy.<br />
9.00AM - 9.30AM<br />
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, <strong>2011</strong><br />
KEY NOTE SPEAKER<br />
Mark T. Jones<br />
Mark T Jones is a fervent internationalist who is frequently invited to deliver lectures<br />
<strong>and</strong> speeches both in the UK <strong>and</strong> internationally. During his career to date as well as having<br />
worked in Jordan (2002-2004), he has also spent a considerable amount <strong>of</strong> time in Africa. He<br />
initiated <strong>and</strong> oversaw a major humanitarian venture into war-torn Sierra Leone in 1999 <strong>and</strong><br />
his logistical <strong>and</strong> regional knowledge is in considerable dem<strong>and</strong>. He writes <strong>and</strong> lectures on a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> subjects ranging from international trade to women’s health in the developing<br />
world. He believes that policy makers have all too <strong>of</strong>ten overlooked the significance <strong>of</strong> history<br />
<strong>and</strong> has sought to assist others to gain a better underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the historical context <strong>of</strong><br />
nation states <strong>and</strong> their individual policies. Recently his expertise in this regard has been in<br />
considerable dem<strong>and</strong> relating to Somalil<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> the Horn <strong>of</strong> Africa.<br />
As well as being an orator <strong>of</strong> distinction, he is a Corporate <strong>and</strong> Legislative Leadership<br />
Training specialist <strong>and</strong> advises a variety <strong>of</strong> industries including that <strong>of</strong> the sericulture sector.<br />
Mark is a member <strong>of</strong> the Fawcett Society <strong>and</strong> is a champion <strong>of</strong> greater female representation<br />
in leadership roles. He believes that many <strong>of</strong> the current difficulties in the world are due to a<br />
poverty <strong>of</strong> leadership, a lack <strong>of</strong> real vision <strong>and</strong> a sense <strong>of</strong> service. An accomplished writer he<br />
had two books published in 2010, including one entitled: Radar <strong>and</strong> the Secret Wireless War <strong>and</strong><br />
is currently researching <strong>and</strong> writing a book about the Lomé Peace Accord (1999). An
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inveterate traveler, full <strong>of</strong> boundless energy, he finds people in their infinite variety<br />
fascinating.<br />
In 1994 he was elected a Freeman <strong>of</strong> the City <strong>of</strong> London in recognition <strong>of</strong> his voluntary<br />
work with the homeless.<br />
9.30AM - 11.00AM<br />
Track: Consumer Behaviour<br />
Session Chair: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor A.C. P<strong>and</strong>e<br />
Room: Durbar Hall<br />
I. Consumer Perceptions in Water Purification Market in India<br />
Grishma Kulkarni, NMIMS University`s Mukesh Patel School <strong>of</strong> Technology,<br />
Management & Engineering, Mumbai, India<br />
Aakansha Verma, Prekshi Verma, Ruchi Vora, Ishan Vyas, Neha Wadhwa <strong>and</strong><br />
Jitesh Zaveri, School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy & Technology Management, NMIM University,<br />
Mumbai, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Multinational companies HUL <strong>and</strong> Phillips entered the water purification<br />
market in India in 2004 <strong>and</strong> 2008 respectively. With the success <strong>of</strong> the water purifier<br />
‘Pureit’ in India, the FMCG giant HUL recently launched the water purifier in<br />
Bangladesh <strong>and</strong> Indonesia. It plans for a penetration in other emerging economies <strong>of</strong><br />
Latin America, Africa, <strong>and</strong> south-east Asian nations. Only 9-10% <strong>of</strong> the urban Indians<br />
use water purifiers. This, coupled with the rural sector having 70% <strong>of</strong> the Indian<br />
population, makes India a large untapped market for water purification industry. <strong>The</strong><br />
size <strong>of</strong> the water purification industry in India is about Rs. 10 to 15 billion (i.e. $2.2<br />
million to $3.3 million). Water purification market is also associated with the crucial<br />
physiological needs <strong>of</strong> consumers as per the Maslow’s hierarchy <strong>of</strong> needs. Further,<br />
Nostradamians have interpreted one quatrain that, the third world war, if ever, will<br />
not be over l<strong>and</strong>, but WATER. Hence, bridging the gap between the haves <strong>and</strong> the<br />
have-nots <strong>of</strong> pure water is crucial. Multinational companies should try to capitalize on<br />
this gap <strong>and</strong> try to maintain the balance <strong>of</strong> pure water.<br />
This paper focuses on the water purification market in India. Secondary data is<br />
collected to give the size <strong>of</strong> the market <strong>and</strong> the outlook. Primary research is done by<br />
administering questionnaires to a sample in India. <strong>The</strong> findings give key insights<br />
about consumer behavior <strong>of</strong> Indians with respect to water purification industry.
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II.<br />
A study to Determine the Factors Influencing the Customer Choices <strong>and</strong> Preferences for<br />
selecting health care services in the private Hospital in <strong>and</strong> around Kolkata<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ip Ghose, Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Welfare, India<br />
Gairik Das, IISWBM, Kolkata, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Presently the healthcare market in the private sector is completely consumer<br />
oriented. Today patients are more informed about the healthcare services <strong>and</strong> are<br />
inclined to be in the Quality Care process. As a result Quality Care Services acts as a<br />
significant deciding factor in mind <strong>of</strong> the patient for their preferences. In view <strong>of</strong> this<br />
taking note <strong>of</strong> the Patients perceptions currently is a serious issue for study for the<br />
betterment <strong>of</strong> Healthcare business. <strong>The</strong> main objective <strong>of</strong> the study is to identify the<br />
factors influencing Patients selection <strong>of</strong> healthcare services, Patient’s association <strong>and</strong><br />
loyalty to the hospital <strong>and</strong> Patients mode <strong>of</strong> recommendation to others.<br />
Based on a customer survey with the help <strong>of</strong> a st<strong>and</strong>ardized questionnaire,<br />
having a blend <strong>of</strong> open <strong>and</strong> closed ended questions, a survey was conducted in the<br />
hospitals in around Kolkata with a sample size <strong>of</strong> approximately 150. Tools were used<br />
for data analysis <strong>and</strong> interpretation. <strong>The</strong> outcome expected enormously to improve the<br />
health services phenomena from the point blank perspective <strong>of</strong> patient perception <strong>and</strong><br />
satisfaction.<br />
III.<br />
Consumer Behavior Towards Organized <strong>Retail</strong> Industry<br />
B. V. Sangvikar <strong>and</strong> Hemant J. Katole, Department <strong>of</strong> Management Sciences<br />
(PUMBA), University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pune</strong>, India<br />
Abstract<br />
In this research paper researcher basically focused on behaviour <strong>of</strong> consumer<br />
mainly on spending pattern in different store formats, store preference on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
product availability <strong>and</strong> consumer satisfaction in organized retail with reference to<br />
consumer spending pattern, consumers preferred store, customer satisfaction with the<br />
salesman services, <strong>and</strong> consumer behavior <strong>and</strong> plants layout. Researcher found that<br />
the major customers prefer retail outlets because <strong>of</strong> price discount, followed by variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> products in the store <strong>and</strong> convenience to the customer to visit particular retail<br />
outlet. Departmental stores are most popular amongst consumers. Customers’<br />
spending pattern varies with price <strong>and</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> products while customers’<br />
spending shrinks due to poor quality <strong>of</strong> products kept in the store.<br />
IV.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Impact <strong>of</strong> Electronic Service Quality (e-SQ) on Customer Satisfaction for Iranian Internet<br />
Banking<br />
Farnaz Beheshti Zavareh, Mohd Shoki Md Ariff & Huam Hon Tat, Universiti<br />
Teknologi Malaysia <strong>and</strong> Mohsen Ashourian, Islamic Azad University<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> present study addressed electronic service quality (e-SQ) in the Iranian<br />
Internet banking context <strong>and</strong> its relationship with the customer satisfaction. Based on
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literature review <strong>and</strong> expert opinion 5 dimensions with 14 items were selected for<br />
measuring e-SQ <strong>of</strong> Iranian Internet banking. <strong>The</strong> customer satisfaction was measured<br />
using 3 main constructors which were technology, shopping <strong>and</strong> products. This study<br />
employs quantitative research paradigm <strong>and</strong> distribute questionnaire among<br />
customers <strong>of</strong> four main public banks in Iran. Result <strong>of</strong> correlation analysis <strong>and</strong><br />
regression showed that Security/Privacy, Site Aesthetics, <strong>and</strong> Ease <strong>of</strong> Use have<br />
positive relation <strong>and</strong> high impact on customer electronic satisfaction <strong>of</strong> Iranian<br />
Internet banking services. Based on the results <strong>of</strong> the analysis <strong>of</strong> the empirical data,<br />
managerial recommendations were given.<br />
V. Analysing Customer Behaviour in Life Insurance Industry<br />
Ashraf Imam, Aligarh Muslim University<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> wealth <strong>of</strong> products <strong>and</strong> services produced in a country make our economy<br />
strong. All the behaviour <strong>of</strong> human beings during the purchase may be termed as<br />
“buyer behaviour. This paper explain the behaviours <strong>of</strong> customer for purchasing<br />
service <strong>and</strong> attempts to explore the effect <strong>of</strong> customers’ behaviour in financial services<br />
especially in Life Insurance Industry. It identifies elements <strong>of</strong> customer satisfaction<br />
<strong>and</strong> its behaviors, which are to be very important for survival <strong>of</strong> business using case<br />
studies in Life Insurance Industry. Customer satisfaction <strong>and</strong> to underst<strong>and</strong> their<br />
needs is an important element <strong>of</strong> competitive quality. Firms strive to identify customer<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> develop strategies that allow them to meet or beat the service level<br />
provided by their competitors. In short, Underst<strong>and</strong>ing financial services customer can<br />
improve business for companies <strong>and</strong> analyzing customer behaviours for better service<br />
has received significant attention in services industry especially financial services<br />
sector.<br />
VI.<br />
Conceptual Model <strong>and</strong> Implementation Strategies in Context <strong>of</strong> Customer Relationship<br />
Management.<br />
Charu Arora, GIMT, Kurukshetra, India <strong>and</strong> Vishal Arora, Polethecnic<br />
NILOKHERI, India<br />
Abstract<br />
When any organization makes the decision to enter into the world <strong>of</strong> electronic<br />
business, or e business, they face a whole new set <strong>of</strong> challenges <strong>and</strong> a whole new set <strong>of</strong><br />
regulations. Since 2000, customer management (CM) research has evolved <strong>and</strong> has had<br />
a significant impact on the marketing discipline. In an increasingly networked society<br />
where customers can interact easily with other customers <strong>and</strong> firms through social<br />
networks <strong>and</strong> other new media, I propose that customer engagement, conceptual<br />
model <strong>and</strong> implementation strategies is an important new development in CM.<br />
Customer engagement is considered as a behavioural manifestation toward the br<strong>and</strong><br />
or firm that goes beyond transactions.. One <strong>of</strong> the most challenging areas <strong>of</strong> how<br />
companies are integrating CRM <strong>and</strong> implementing strategies <strong>and</strong> follow steps for<br />
satisfying the customers
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VII<br />
Underst<strong>and</strong>ing Shopper behaviour in Tier II towns<br />
Nitin Makhija , Priyank Agrawal, Shubham Singhal, Varun Kumar Gupta<br />
<strong>and</strong> Smitu Malhotra, XLRI, Jamshedpur, India<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> the study is to underst<strong>and</strong> the consumer behaviour <strong>of</strong> a Tier II<br />
shopper <strong>and</strong> to find out the segments <strong>of</strong> the consumers on the basis <strong>of</strong> an<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> their preferences. <strong>The</strong>se findings can lead to identification <strong>of</strong> growth<br />
opportunities for retailers which would enable them to develop expertise in the<br />
message communicated, store design, store location <strong>and</strong> item assortment to achieve<br />
their growth objectives. Jamshedpur is a typical Tier II city located in the state <strong>of</strong><br />
Jharkh<strong>and</strong> in India. We have tried to underst<strong>and</strong> the behaviour <strong>of</strong> a Jamshedpur<br />
Shopper from the Sec A or Sec B segment with an emphasis on the shopper <strong>of</strong> the food<br />
<strong>and</strong> grocery segment. <strong>The</strong> Methodology comprised <strong>of</strong> conducting focus group<br />
discussions, in-depth interviews <strong>and</strong> surveys at various markets <strong>of</strong> Jamshedpur. Based<br />
on the data collected, the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Sec A <strong>and</strong> Sec B Jamshedpur shopper was<br />
prepared. <strong>The</strong> research can be used to explain the shopping behaviour <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Jamshedpur Shopper <strong>and</strong> managers can gain insights as to what affects the behaviour<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Jamshedpur Shopper <strong>and</strong> can try to influence it to achieve their growth targets<br />
or to make decisions regarding setting up retail stores.<br />
11.15AM - 11.30AM<br />
KEY NOTE SPEAKER<br />
Shantanu Bhagwat, Udbhav Associates<br />
An engineer by training, Shantanu Bhagwat is a one-time diplomat turned venture<br />
investor <strong>and</strong> now advisor, to start-ups. <strong>The</strong>se days he divides his time between the UK <strong>and</strong><br />
India working with early stage companies <strong>and</strong> on ideas to improve political systems <strong>and</strong><br />
governance in India.<br />
In a career spanning two decades, Mr Bhagwat has worked across geographies <strong>and</strong><br />
industries, including several years in Japan <strong>and</strong> in the UK. Until recently a Partner at a<br />
venture capital firm, Mr Bhagwat has also worked at Monitor Co. in London. Prior to that, he<br />
spent several years as a fast-track career diplomat with the Indian Foreign Service, working in<br />
New Delhi <strong>and</strong> Tokyo.<br />
Over the last few years, he has spent quite a lot <strong>of</strong> time thinking about <strong>and</strong><br />
commenting on globalization, innovation <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurship both internationally <strong>and</strong><br />
across sectors, with a particular emphasis on India.<br />
A graduate in computer engineering, Shantanu holds an MBA from the London<br />
<strong>Business</strong> School, where he was a Chevening Scholar. He is a Chartered Member <strong>of</strong> TiE – a<br />
global non-pr<strong>of</strong>it network <strong>of</strong> entrepreneurs <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. He also sits on the Advisory<br />
board <strong>of</strong> Asia-Silicon Valley connection <strong>and</strong> the UK India <strong>Business</strong> Angel Network <strong>and</strong> is a<br />
frequent speaker <strong>and</strong> panellist at conferences on Venture Capital, Innovation, Asia <strong>and</strong> India.
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11.30AM - 13.00AM<br />
Track: Leadership, Communication <strong>and</strong> International <strong>Business</strong><br />
Session Chair:: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gairik Das<br />
Room: Durbar Hall<br />
I. Transmission <strong>of</strong> Interest Rates Volatility: A Case Study <strong>of</strong> Upper Middle Class <strong>and</strong><br />
Lower Income Groups Countries<br />
Tarika Singh, Prestige Institute <strong>of</strong> Management, Gwalior, India,<br />
Seema Mehta, IIMH, Jaipur, India <strong>and</strong> Aarti Bajaj, Alumni PIMG, India<br />
Abstract<br />
With the development <strong>of</strong> liberalization <strong>of</strong> capital movements, an increasing<br />
attention has been given to international transmission <strong>of</strong> volatility to different market<br />
returns. This article empirically tests the effects <strong>of</strong> the volatility in the time value <strong>of</strong> the<br />
US t bills <strong>and</strong> RBI t bills on the developed, developing, <strong>and</strong> underdeveloped market.<br />
By using daily values <strong>of</strong> twelve equity markets <strong>and</strong> the interest rates on the 10 years<br />
treasury bills from 2000 to 2010, the Gaussian <strong>and</strong> Student’s-t GARCH models are<br />
tested to display the international Transmission effects <strong>of</strong> the US <strong>and</strong> Indian interest<br />
rates on the world equity markets. <strong>The</strong> empirical findings vary between the subeconomy<br />
groups. <strong>The</strong> equity markets in the upper, middle, <strong>and</strong> lower income group<br />
do not have strong interest rate effects. <strong>The</strong> markets are affected by the volatility in the<br />
US <strong>and</strong> RBI interest rates at low levels. On the other h<strong>and</strong>, impacts <strong>of</strong> the volatility in<br />
the US interest rates on the domestic money markets –i.e. bond spreads- in the<br />
emerging economies are stronger with negative direction.<br />
II.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Effects <strong>of</strong> TRIPS-IPR`s on Economic activities in Developing Countries<br />
Raghavendra R.N, Bangalore, Karnataka State, India<br />
Abstract<br />
TRIPS st<strong>and</strong> for Trade-Related Aspects <strong>of</strong> Intellectual Property Rights. It<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the agreements signed at the end <strong>of</strong> the Uruguay Round <strong>of</strong> GATT<br />
Negotiations in 1995. It is widely accepted that knowledge is a prerequisite for<br />
development to take place in the current “knowledge economy”. This<br />
knowledge must be acquired, absorbed <strong>and</strong> diffused. An aspect which has<br />
generated much debate is the role that intellectual property rights (IPRs) can<br />
play as both enabler <strong>and</strong> inhibitor <strong>of</strong> the learning processes <strong>of</strong> knowledge<br />
acquisition, absorption <strong>and</strong> diffusion. On the one h<strong>and</strong>, holders <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
are reluctant to transfer their technology if they cannot be guaranteed<br />
protection against unauthorized <strong>and</strong> uncompensated use <strong>of</strong> the technology<br />
developed as a result <strong>of</strong> their investment. This means that the benefits <strong>of</strong><br />
accessing the technology are diluted. However, as acquired technology is<br />
mastered, technological capabilities are built up locally, facilitating increased<br />
indigenous innovation, which is in turn incentivized by IPRs.
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<strong>The</strong> paper begins with a discussion <strong>of</strong> the economic rationale for<br />
protecting distinctive signs, viz. trademarks. This detour into trademarks is<br />
considered useful <strong>and</strong> pertinent because <strong>of</strong> the proximity <strong>and</strong> overlap between<br />
the two instruments <strong>of</strong> intellectual property protection. This section also<br />
includes a discussion <strong>of</strong> two public policies related wider interests <strong>of</strong><br />
developing country: the promotion <strong>of</strong> rural development <strong>and</strong> the protection <strong>of</strong><br />
indigenous peoples’ knowledge.<br />
III.<br />
India`s International trade During Global Recession<br />
M.S.Annapoorna, University <strong>of</strong> Mumbai, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Due to the globalization national <strong>and</strong> local business cannot be unaffected by<br />
the global business environment these days. <strong>The</strong> global recession spread across<br />
developed economies in first nine months in 2008-2009 <strong>and</strong> then it started to affect a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> developing economies. It <strong>of</strong>ten said that when the US sneezes the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world catches a cold. <strong>The</strong> US economy has been deeply affected by the extreme<br />
volatility in the energy, food <strong>and</strong> commodity prices. India’s engagement with the<br />
global economy became deeper from the 1990s <strong>and</strong> interdependence <strong>of</strong> international<br />
trade makes it inevitable to impact the trading partners all over the world. <strong>The</strong> recent<br />
global recession also had a huge impact on Indian industries as well. <strong>The</strong> present<br />
paper attempts to analyze the growth trends <strong>of</strong> international trade <strong>of</strong> India especially<br />
the import <strong>and</strong> export trade in the lights <strong>of</strong> the global recession<br />
IV.<br />
Manufacturing <strong>and</strong> Distribution Strategies, Distribution Channels <strong>and</strong> Transaction<br />
Costs: <strong>The</strong> Case <strong>of</strong> Parallel Imports in Automobiles<br />
Godfrey Young, National University <strong>of</strong> Singapore, Singapore<br />
Vincent Mok, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong<br />
Abstract<br />
We apply transaction cost economics to examine the roles <strong>of</strong> transnational<br />
corporations’ (TNCs) manufacturing <strong>and</strong> marketing strategies <strong>and</strong> how constraints on<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial distribution channels, the asset specificity <strong>and</strong> bounded rational behavior <strong>of</strong><br />
franchise dealers <strong>and</strong> parallel traders could contribute to the sustainability <strong>of</strong> parallel<br />
imports in automobiles. TNCs’ manufacturing <strong>and</strong> distribution strategies partly<br />
contribute to the existence <strong>of</strong> regional differences in the pricing <strong>and</strong> availability <strong>of</strong><br />
specific models <strong>and</strong> specifications <strong>of</strong> vehicles. <strong>The</strong>se necessary conditions allow<br />
opportunistic parallel traders to engage in arbitrage. In addition, the asset specificity <strong>of</strong><br />
franchise dealers, the bounded rationality, <strong>and</strong> the opportunism <strong>of</strong> dealers <strong>and</strong><br />
arbitrageurs, contribute to the existence <strong>and</strong> sustainability <strong>of</strong> parallel imports.<br />
Franchise dealers are unable to respond to the market dem<strong>and</strong> as they are “locked-in”<br />
with specific manufacturers (due to the non-deployable nature <strong>of</strong> their assets) <strong>and</strong><br />
have to implement the <strong>of</strong>ficial distribution strategies <strong>of</strong> manufacturers by stocking<br />
certain models <strong>and</strong> specifications <strong>of</strong> vehicles at pre-determined volumes every year.<br />
Instead <strong>of</strong> letting their capital be tied-up in stocks, rationally bounded <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>it-
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oriented dealers are willing to risk the possible sanctions <strong>of</strong> manufacturers to <strong>of</strong>fload<br />
their surplus stocks to opportunistic parallel traders directly or indirectly.<br />
V. Direction <strong>of</strong> India`s Trade<br />
Anitha C.V, Research Fellow in Economics Department, Manasagongothri,<br />
Mysore, India<br />
Abstract<br />
This paper give light on the pre- reform <strong>and</strong> post -reform direction <strong>of</strong> India's<br />
trade,it mainly concentrate on the changes that take place after 1991.<br />
VI.<br />
A study on Special Economic Zones <strong>and</strong> their Contribution to Total Exports, FDI<br />
Inflow <strong>and</strong> Employment Generation in India Between 1998 -2009<br />
Joshy K.J <strong>and</strong> Shivi Kalra, Christ University, Bangalore, India<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> SEZ scheme was introduced in India aiming at boosting export <strong>and</strong><br />
employment sectors <strong>and</strong> attracting investment in the export oriented manufacturing<br />
<strong>and</strong> services sector. This paper aims at assessing the experience <strong>of</strong> India with the<br />
functioning <strong>of</strong> SEZs in terms <strong>of</strong> exports, FDI inflow <strong>and</strong> employment generation. In<br />
fact this study is a timely intervention into the rather thin debate that whether SEZs<br />
serve as the vehicle <strong>of</strong> export led growth with a special focus on exports, FDI inflow<br />
<strong>and</strong> employment. <strong>The</strong> study is analytical <strong>and</strong> exploratory for which we have used the<br />
secondary data. We have analyzed the data on trends in growth <strong>of</strong> exports, pattern<br />
<strong>and</strong> trend <strong>of</strong> FDI <strong>and</strong> employment generation in both public <strong>and</strong> private SEZs with the<br />
help <strong>of</strong> various statistical tools like percentage, covariance <strong>and</strong> CAGR (Compound<br />
Annual Growth Rate). <strong>The</strong> study reveals that the performance <strong>of</strong> SEZs is highly<br />
commendable so far in terms <strong>of</strong> FDI investment <strong>and</strong> employment generation in India.<br />
Although exports <strong>of</strong> SEZs have registered a growth over the years, their share in the<br />
total exports has remained almost insignificant. <strong>The</strong> findings show that success <strong>of</strong><br />
SEZs is determined by factors like location, quality <strong>of</strong> infrastructure <strong>and</strong> governance,<br />
fiscal incentives <strong>and</strong> various zone specific factors.<br />
VII.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Effect <strong>of</strong> Free Zones Labor Law on <strong>Business</strong> Development <strong>and</strong> Job Creation in Iran<br />
Morteza Saberi Hakami, <strong>Pune</strong> University, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Iran's first labor law passed in 1946. In addition, corrected in 1958. After the<br />
Islamic Revolution in Iran, this labor law was reformed <strong>and</strong> finally passed<br />
by the Iranian parliament in 1990. <strong>The</strong> first labor <strong>of</strong>fice established in 1944. <strong>The</strong> first<br />
labor ministry established in 1949.<br />
Iran's first free zone called kish Free Trade-industry Zone that it is located in<br />
Kish Isl<strong>and</strong> in the Persian Gulf was established in 1980. <strong>The</strong>n qeshm Free Trade –
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industry zone that it is located in Qeshm Isl<strong>and</strong> in the Persian Gulf in<br />
1990. Chabahar free trade –industry zone that it is located in in Sistan <strong>and</strong><br />
Baluchistan province <strong>and</strong> near Oman Sea created in 1991. In the years, three free zones<br />
added between 2003 to2004 that called Anzali <strong>and</strong> Aras <strong>and</strong> Arv<strong>and</strong> Free trade –<br />
inductee Zone. In addition, there are fifteen special economic zones in Iran.<br />
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Session Chair: Dr Nripendra Singh<br />
Room: Durbar Hall<br />
I. Culture & Ethics: A Perspective on Indian Culture & Ethical <strong>Business</strong> Values<br />
Anil Kshatriya, SIBM, India<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>Business</strong> world across the globe has started looking at East, particularly at<br />
India, for ethical business models. One <strong>of</strong> the strong reasons why India succeeded in<br />
coming out <strong>of</strong> the global financial turmoil almost untarnished was its ethical support<br />
system which is ingrained in the culture <strong>of</strong> this country. Culture <strong>of</strong> a country is much<br />
more than its beliefs <strong>and</strong> customs. It is the commonly held philosophy <strong>of</strong> its people<br />
towards core values. In this context, the outlook towards money <strong>and</strong> satisfaction<br />
derived from creation <strong>of</strong> wealth drives a nation in the direction that eventually decides<br />
the fate <strong>of</strong> its moral st<strong>and</strong>ing. Thus culture <strong>and</strong> ethics are strongly co-related. A culture<br />
that is conservative in monetary terms attaches very high value to created wealth. This<br />
leads to business practices that attempt to bring about change in the lives <strong>of</strong> many<br />
people as well as ensuring that the process <strong>of</strong> wealth creation does not blind few<br />
individuals while considering distribution <strong>of</strong> created wealth. Culture that prioritizes<br />
common good <strong>and</strong> chastises individualistic development helps in nurturing business<br />
practices that are ethical <strong>and</strong> sustainable. India has proved this phenomenon time <strong>and</strong><br />
again.<br />
II.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Influence <strong>of</strong> Information Asymmetry on earnings Management Practices (Studies on<br />
Manufacturing Industries in India)<br />
Eriana Kartadjumena <strong>and</strong> Shelly Andriani, Widyatama University-B<strong>and</strong>ung,<br />
Indonesia<br />
Abstract<br />
Information asymmetry is a situation where managers have access to<br />
information on the company's prospects that are not owned by parties outside the<br />
company. When the high information asymmetry stakeholders do not have any<br />
information or resources to know the activity manager, it can drive the earnings<br />
management practices. This research was conducted to determine empirically the<br />
effect <strong>of</strong> information asymmetry on earnings management practices conducted in 38<br />
manufacturing companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2007-2008. <strong>The</strong> research
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method used is associative causality Data collection techniques in this research is to<br />
use secondary data <strong>and</strong> data used in this study are the financial statements, annual<br />
reports <strong>and</strong> stock prices. This study uses regression analysis <strong>and</strong> multiple correlations.<br />
Tests <strong>of</strong> asymmetry <strong>of</strong> information is done by using a proxy market micro structure<br />
approach that is bid-ask spread which consists <strong>of</strong> quotes, sales volume <strong>and</strong> return<br />
volatility <strong>and</strong> to provide evidence <strong>of</strong> earnings management practices using by the<br />
Modified Jones model.<br />
<strong>The</strong> results showed that information asymmetry affect earnings management.<br />
This is evidenced by the large effect <strong>of</strong> information asymmetry on earnings<br />
management that is equal to 30.9% while another 69.1% are influenced by other<br />
factors.<br />
III.<br />
Influence <strong>of</strong> Global Trade <strong>and</strong> Corporate Social Responsibility in India<br />
Sanjay Aswale, SCS College Omerga, India<br />
Abstract<br />
Company’s obligation to be sensitive to the needs <strong>of</strong> all the stakeholders in its<br />
business operations is known as Corporate <strong>and</strong> Social Responsibility. In the global<br />
reforms the rapid changes has been taken place in the area <strong>of</strong> three sectors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
economy including Marketing, Finance, <strong>and</strong> Management etc. <strong>The</strong> global trade is no<br />
exception in this process <strong>of</strong> change. <strong>The</strong> statement <strong>of</strong> problem <strong>of</strong> my paper is " What<br />
are the contribution <strong>of</strong> Indian companies in the context <strong>of</strong> Corporate Responsibility<br />
<strong>and</strong> also examine the influence <strong>of</strong> global trade on Corporate Social Responsibility" In<br />
this paper the author points out the influence <strong>of</strong> global trade <strong>and</strong> Corporate Social<br />
Responsibility in India. <strong>The</strong> paper also examines the Corporate <strong>and</strong> Social<br />
Responsibility before <strong>and</strong> after global period. <strong>The</strong> exploratory research method is<br />
used in this paper <strong>The</strong> study is based on the primary as well as secondary data.<br />
Stratified sampling method is used for selection <strong>of</strong> sample in this study. <strong>The</strong> 10<br />
Indian Companies are r<strong>and</strong>omly selected for the study. <strong>The</strong> data is grouped in two<br />
period i.e. 1980-1991 (before global period) <strong>and</strong> 1992-2009 ( after global period). <strong>The</strong><br />
collected data analyze by using statistical techniques like Mean, St<strong>and</strong>ard Deviation<br />
<strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard error. <strong>The</strong> hypothesis framed in this study will be tested by using ‘t’<br />
test technique. <strong>The</strong> finding <strong>of</strong> the paper highlights the importance <strong>of</strong> Corporate Social<br />
Responsibility in Global Trade <strong>and</strong> its need <strong>of</strong> all the stakeholders in its business<br />
operations in 2050<br />
IV.<br />
HRM Br<strong>and</strong>ing –Strategic not Support<br />
Chayan Bhattacharya, Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata<br />
Gairik Das, IISWBM, Kolkata, India<br />
Abstract<br />
<strong>The</strong> domain called HRM has moved with times from a support role it has<br />
graduated to more <strong>of</strong> a strategic role. In this paper the effort is to highlight that over<br />
the years the belief that HRM plays a support role <strong>of</strong> facilitation has indeed enlarged<br />
to playing a strategic role just the way domain like marketing has done to prop up the<br />
topline <strong>and</strong> bottomline. In this article, the effort is to showcase that only the best<br />
practices <strong>and</strong> the best environment can assure their interest in working for your
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organization. <strong>The</strong> 4P’s <strong>of</strong> marketing has inspired 4P’s <strong>of</strong> HRM, which needs to be<br />
implemented for creating HRM as br<strong>and</strong> in an organization. <strong>The</strong> practices <strong>and</strong> policies<br />
<strong>of</strong> the HR department <strong>and</strong> its outlook create a certain br<strong>and</strong> for the HR. <strong>The</strong> better the<br />
br<strong>and</strong>, better are the chances that you attract the best talent. <strong>The</strong> focus in our paper<br />
outlines all that are required to make HR the best br<strong>and</strong> in retail industry.<br />
V. <strong>The</strong> Changing Role <strong>of</strong> Technology in Electric Power Systems in a Deregulated Environment:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Case <strong>of</strong> India<br />
J. Anitha Roseline <strong>and</strong> B.L.Mathur, SSN College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Chennai, India.<br />
Abstract<br />
This paper provides an overview <strong>of</strong> the evolution <strong>of</strong> the INDIAN electricity<br />
utility industry <strong>and</strong> the essential elements <strong>of</strong> the electricity ACT. It highlights<br />
technological developments that have taken place in the different sectors <strong>of</strong><br />
generation, transmission <strong>and</strong> distribution <strong>and</strong> the challenges faced for the future. It<br />
summarizes the results <strong>of</strong> the deregulation process. A discussion <strong>of</strong> how deregulation<br />
has modified the role <strong>of</strong> technology is formulated.<br />
VI.<br />
Walking Innovation L<strong>and</strong>scape<br />
Prafulla Kumar Das, Regional College <strong>of</strong> Management Autonomous<br />
Chakadola Vihar, India.<br />
Abstract<br />
A difficult task before any company is to overcome stiff competition it faces. As<br />
companies are in the constant struggle to stop defection <strong>of</strong> customers to the enemy<br />
plank; creating balanced portfolios <strong>of</strong> growth opportunities is called for shaping the<br />
future <strong>of</strong> a company. Authors opine that companies need to look for newer means <strong>of</strong><br />
value creation without carrying much baggage from the past. Important components<br />
<strong>of</strong> growth engine would be: to separate screening <strong>and</strong> development processes, to<br />
reduce the level <strong>of</strong> uncertainty <strong>and</strong> to encourage employees for disruptive ideas.<br />
Without mindless borrowing <strong>of</strong> core assets, companies should be open to new ideas by<br />
stripping empirical reality <strong>of</strong> creative destruction by flap reduction. <strong>The</strong>y should<br />
induce passion among people <strong>and</strong> be prepared to fail. An underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> consumer<br />
unconscious mind to read the real reason for buying would open the flood gate for<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>it <strong>and</strong> would shift the marketing paradigm. Or else, perhaps, the name <strong>of</strong> the<br />
company would be found in the history book.<br />
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List <strong>of</strong> Authors & Institutions Represented<br />
Author`s Name<br />
Joshy. K.J<br />
Shivi Kalra<br />
Jayanthi Ranjan,<br />
S<strong>and</strong>eep Puri<br />
G.P. Sudhakar<br />
Tarika Singh, Prestige<br />
Seema Mehta<br />
Aarti Bajaj<br />
Ashraf Imam<br />
José G. Vargas-Hernández<br />
Mohammad Reza Noruzi<br />
Eriana Kartadjumena<br />
Shelly Andriani<br />
Charu Arora,<br />
Vishal Arora,<br />
Mohamed Sabir<br />
Sabir Salam<br />
Joshy Joseph<br />
Raghavendra R N<br />
Sanjay Aswale<br />
P.Rajshekhar<br />
Dhaneswar Bhoi<br />
Bhubaneswar Sabar<br />
Kavaldeep Dixit<br />
Viresh Mathur<br />
Tanjul Saxena<br />
Shahzadah Fahed Qureshi,<br />
Muhammad Imran Shah<br />
Deepa Balasubramanian<br />
B.V.Raghavendar<br />
B.Sambasiva Rao<br />
P.Kishore<br />
I.J.Raghavendra<br />
Institution, Country<br />
Christ University, Bangalore, India<br />
Christ University, Bangalore, India<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Management Technology, India<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Management Technology, India<br />
Welingkar Institute <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> Research, Bangalore,<br />
India<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Management, Gwalior, India<br />
IIMH, Jaipur, India<br />
Alumni PIMG, India<br />
Aligarh Muslim University, India<br />
Centro Universitario de Ciencias Economico Administrativas<br />
Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico<br />
Islamic Azad University, Bonab, Iran<br />
Widyatama University- B<strong>and</strong>ung, Indonesia<br />
Widyatama University- B<strong>and</strong>ung, Indonesia<br />
GIMT, Kurukshetra Polytechnic, India<br />
GIMT, Kurukshetra Polytechnic, India<br />
Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Management, Kozhikode, India<br />
Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Management, Kozhikode, India<br />
Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Management, Kozhikode, India<br />
Bangalore, Karnataka, India<br />
SCS College Omarga, India<br />
Welcomegroup Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Hotel Administration,<br />
Manipal, India<br />
Tata Institute <strong>of</strong> Social sciences, Mumbai, India<br />
Tata Institute <strong>of</strong> Social sciences, Mumbai, India<br />
IISM, Jaipur, India<br />
BKT, Mumbai, India<br />
IIHMR, Jaipur, India<br />
Wuhan University, China<br />
Wuhan University, China<br />
ITM University, India<br />
Prabhala P.G.College for Women, Guntur, India<br />
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India<br />
Prabhala P.G.College for Women, Guntur, India<br />
Prabhala P.G.College for Women, Guntur, India
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M.Balani Reddy<br />
K.S.Sarath Bharathi<br />
B.V.Raghavendar<br />
Vadood Javan Amani<br />
Pallavi Bhatia<br />
Shubham N<strong>and</strong>awana<br />
Sudhir Sharma<br />
Grishma Kulkarni<br />
Aakansha Verma<br />
Prekshi Verma<br />
Ruchi Vora<br />
Ishan Vyas<br />
Neha Wadhwa<br />
Jitesh Zaveri<br />
Daivata Patil<br />
M.S.Annapoorna<br />
Morteza Saberi hakami<br />
Chayan Bhattacharya<br />
Navitha Thimmaiah<br />
Ashwini.K.J.<br />
Isita Lahiri<br />
Renita Dubey<br />
Utparn Dubey<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ip Ghosh<br />
J.Anitha Roseline<br />
B.L Mathur<br />
Raghavendra Prasad<br />
Joel Barima<br />
Joseph Agyapong Boateng<br />
Shushma H<br />
Godfrey Yeung<br />
Vincent Mok,<br />
Anitha C.V<br />
Palto.R.Datta<br />
Omar Ogenyi<br />
Gordon Dixon<br />
A.C P<strong>and</strong>e<br />
Lekha Nagar Jaral<br />
Prafulla Kumar Das<br />
Prabhala P.G.College for Women, Guntur, India<br />
Prabhala P.G.College for Women, Guntur, India<br />
Prabhala P.G.College for Women, Guntur, India<br />
<strong>Pune</strong> University, India<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Health Management Research, Jaipur, India.<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Health Management Research, Jaipur, India.<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Health Management Research, Jaipur, India.<br />
NMIMS University`s Mukesh Patel School <strong>of</strong> Technology,<br />
Management & Engineering, Mumbai, India<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy & Technology Management, NMIMS,<br />
University, Mumbai, India<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy & Technology Management, NMIMS,<br />
University, Mumbai, India<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy & Technology Management, NMIMS,<br />
University, Mumbai, India<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy & Technology Management, NMIMS,<br />
University, Mumbai, India<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy & Technology Management, NMIMS,<br />
University, Mumbai, India<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy & Technology Management, NMIMS,<br />
University, Mumbai, India<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Mumbai, India<br />
SVMVV Sanghab Institute <strong>of</strong> Management Studies, India<br />
<strong>Pune</strong> University, India<br />
Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, India<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Mysore, Manasagangorti, India<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Mysore, Manasagangorti, India<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Kalyani, Kalyani, India<br />
Amity Institute <strong>of</strong> Competitive Intelligence & Strategic<br />
Management, India<br />
Birla Institute <strong>of</strong> Management & Technology, Greater Noida,<br />
India<br />
Indian Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Welfare, India<br />
SSN College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Chennai, India<br />
SSN College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Chennai, India<br />
Prabhat Group <strong>of</strong> Educational Institutions, Parnapall, India<br />
London College <strong>of</strong> Management Studies, London, UK<br />
Concord <strong>Business</strong> College, ACCRA, Ghana<br />
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India<br />
National University <strong>of</strong> Singapore, Singapore<br />
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China<br />
Manasagongothri, Mysore, India<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire, UK<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire, UK<br />
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK<br />
H.N.B Garhwal University, India<br />
Regional College <strong>of</strong> Management Autonomous, India
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B. V. Sangvikar<br />
Hemant J. Katole<br />
Nitin Makhija<br />
Priyank Agrawal<br />
Shubham Singhal<br />
Varun Kumar Gupta<br />
Smitu Malhotra<br />
University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pune</strong>, India<br />
University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pune</strong>, India<br />
XLRI, Jamshedpur, India<br />
XLRI, Jamshedpur, India<br />
XLRI, Jamshedpur, India<br />
XLRI, Jamshedpur, India<br />
XLRI, Jamshedpur, India<br />
Farnaz Beheshti Zavareh, Mohd<br />
Shoki Md Ariff<br />
Huam Hon Tat<br />
Mohsen Ashourian<br />
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<br />
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<br />
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<br />
Islamic Azad University, Iran<br />
List <strong>of</strong> Countries Represented<br />
China<br />
Ghana<br />
India<br />
Indonesia<br />
Iran<br />
Malyasia<br />
Mexico<br />
Pakistan<br />
Singapore<br />
United Kingdom<br />
Singapore<br />
United Kingdom
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Call for Paper<br />
Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong> Management Research<br />
ISSN (Print) 1751-8202<br />
<strong>The</strong> JBRMR, a scholarly <strong>and</strong> refereed journal, provides an authoritative source <strong>of</strong> information for scholars,<br />
academicians, <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the fields <strong>of</strong> business <strong>and</strong> retail management <strong>and</strong> is publicised twice a<br />
year. <strong>The</strong> journal promotes the advancement, underst<strong>and</strong>ing, <strong>and</strong> practice <strong>of</strong> business & retail<br />
management. It is peer reviewed <strong>and</strong> is the main research platform <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong><br />
Management (ABRM). Scholars across borders are encouraged in advancing the frontiers <strong>of</strong> management<br />
education, particularly in the area <strong>of</strong> retail trade. Contributions should therefore be <strong>of</strong> interest to scholars,<br />
practitioners <strong>and</strong> researchers in management in both developed <strong>and</strong> developing countries targeting a<br />
worldwide readership through both print <strong>and</strong> electronic medium.<br />
Although broad in coverage, the following areas are indicative <strong>and</strong> nurture the interests <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong><br />
with a “retail” underpinning:<br />
» <strong>Business</strong> ethics <strong>and</strong> legal issues<br />
» <strong>Business</strong> environment<br />
» <strong>Business</strong> policies, strategies, <strong>and</strong> performance<br />
» <strong>Business</strong> <strong>and</strong> retail research<br />
» <strong>Business</strong> security <strong>and</strong> privacy issues<br />
» Consumer behaviour<br />
» Emerging advances in business <strong>and</strong> its applications<br />
» Innovation <strong>and</strong> product development<br />
» International business issues<br />
» Management <strong>and</strong> retail marketing<br />
» Marketing management <strong>and</strong> strategies<br />
» Relationship management<br />
» Risk Management<br />
» <strong>Retail</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> communication<br />
» New venture start-up<br />
» <strong>Retail</strong> buying<br />
» MIS <strong>and</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> Management<br />
» Demographics <strong>and</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> <strong>Business</strong><br />
» HRM <strong>and</strong> <strong>Retail</strong> <strong>Business</strong><br />
» Innovation in <strong>Retail</strong> Management<br />
» Law <strong>and</strong> management<br />
Preference will be given to papers which are conceptually <strong>and</strong> analytically strong <strong>and</strong> have empirical<br />
relevance. For the October <strong>2011</strong> issue, submission <strong>of</strong> manuscripts should be made by 30 th June, <strong>2011</strong>. All<br />
papers will be reviewed according to the Journal’s criterion. <strong>The</strong> Journal’s website is www.jbrmr.com. For<br />
further information please call: Dr P.R. Datta on +44(0)20 8909 2100 or write to him (editor@abrmr.org).<br />
Alternatively, you can contact Mr Mark T. Jones on +44(0)20 8909 1117(mark@abrmr.com), Director for<br />
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<strong>ROGE</strong> – <strong>Pune</strong> <strong>2011</strong> <strong>and</strong> Corporate Social Responsibility<br />
<strong>The</strong> organisers <strong>of</strong> <strong>ROGE</strong> – <strong>Pune</strong> <strong>2011</strong> are fully committed to Corporate Social<br />
Responsibility <strong>and</strong> have decided to support the work <strong>of</strong> YMCA Garl<strong>and</strong> Craig Memorial<br />
School for the Deaf, <strong>Pune</strong>. <strong>The</strong> staff <strong>of</strong> the school work tirelessly to provide a safe <strong>and</strong><br />
stimulating environment in which to learn. <strong>The</strong> Conference organisers will be visiting the<br />
school during their time in <strong>Pune</strong> to meet with staff <strong>and</strong> pupils <strong>and</strong> will be making a donation<br />
to assist with the excellent work being done there.<br />
Impaired hearing <strong>and</strong> deafness cannot <strong>of</strong>ten limit an individual’s education <strong>and</strong><br />
employment opportunities <strong>and</strong> so it is all the more important that people with such a ‘hidden’<br />
disability are given appropriate support in a stimulating <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing environment.<br />
YMCA GARLAND CRAIG MEMORIAL SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF<br />
<strong>The</strong> school has been in existence for over quarter <strong>of</strong> a century <strong>and</strong> is situated at 6 Arjun<br />
Marg, opposite the race course <strong>of</strong>fice, <strong>Pune</strong> Catonment. It provides education for hearing<br />
impaired children in English, Hindi & Marathi <strong>and</strong> is fully recognized by the Government <strong>of</strong><br />
Maharashtra.<br />
If any delegates would like to make a donation or assist in any practical way, please<br />
speak to Mark T Jones.<br />
Thank you.
International Conference on the Restructuring <strong>of</strong> the Global Economy, PUNE 1-2 February, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Academic conference dates for your diary<br />
CGBC – Boston, USA <strong>2011</strong><br />
6 th – 8 th July <strong>2011</strong><br />
Corporate Governance <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Conference<br />
ITARC – London <strong>2011</strong><br />
7 th – 8 th November <strong>2011</strong><br />
International Trade & Academic Research Conference<br />
<strong>The</strong>se conferences will be jointly organised by the <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> &<br />
<strong>Retail</strong> Management, the Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong> Management Research<br />
<strong>and</strong> the London College <strong>of</strong> Management Studies.<br />
For further details please visit our website or contact:<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong> Management<br />
Brent House, 214 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8BT<br />
Tel +44 (0) 2089091117 Fax: +44 (0) 2089092120<br />
E-mail: info@abrmr.com<br />
www.abrmr.com
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Academic conference dates for your diary<br />
CGBC – Boston, USA <strong>2011</strong> 6th – 8th July <strong>2011</strong><br />
International Conference on Corporate Governance<br />
ITARC – London, UK <strong>2011</strong> 7th – 8th November <strong>2011</strong><br />
International Trade & Academic<br />
Research Conference<br />
<strong>The</strong>se conferences will be jointly organised by the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong> Management,<br />
the Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong> Management Research <strong>and</strong><br />
the London College <strong>of</strong> Management Studies.<br />
For details visit our website or contact:<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong> & <strong>Retail</strong> Management<br />
Brent House, 214 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8BT<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8909 1117 / 2100 Fax: +44 (0) 20 20 8909 2120 Email: info@abrmr.com<br />
www.abrmr.com