Elizabeth, George; Dr. Zakkariya, K.A(March 20, 2013)
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This study focuses on psychological empowerment of employees in
banking sector because of the reasons stated below:
Firstly, very little research has been conducted in understanding
empowerment as a psychological construct. Majority of the studies have been
conducted on the various empowerment practices in the organizations.
Secondly, there is no empirical evidence that the empowerment practice
will create a subjective feeling of empowerment within the individual.
Employee empowerment will be effective only if the employees actually
experience the empowerment. Even if the organizations have the empowerment
practices like providing power and open communication it is not necessary that
the employee is empowered. Empowerment describes only the condition of
work environment. It does not describe employees’ response to these
conditions. These responses form the basis for psychological empowerment
Elizabeth, George; Dr. Zakkariya, K.A.(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, March 20, 2013)
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The present research is carried out to understand how psychological
empowerment, job satisfaction and job related stress are related.In banking sector, employees are less satisfied and less motivated than
employees in other lines of work (Kelley, 1990; Bajpai, Naval and Deepak,
2004). The banking industry also suffers from high employee turnover rate
(Branham, 2005; Nelson, 2007) and high level of stress (Chen and Lien, 2008).
There are no adequate studies linking psychological empowerment and job
satisfaction, stress, turnover etc. among employees of banking sector. Lack of
psychological empowerment could be a reason for these problems faced by
banking sector. Further majority of studies in psychological empowerment are
carried out in manufacturing sector and studies in service sector are
concentrated on hotel industry and hospitals. Empowerment takes different
forms in different contexts (Zimmerman, 1995).
In the light of above discussion, the present research is directed to explore
the dimensions of psychological empowerment of employees in banking sector and
to find out whether high psychological empowerment can increase job satisfaction
and reduce job related stress among employees in banking sector
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Department of Applied Economics
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Binu,M A; Dr.Ramachandra, Poduval P(Cochin University of Science and Technology, August 27, 1997)
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Organisational commitment of various groups of professionals
seems to be moderated by the differences of the groups as well as of
the socialisation experiences Demographic variable ‘age’ and the
semi-structural variable ‘experience’ cause a difference in the level
of commitment. Similarly, the professional and organisational
differences moderate the level of commitment. From the point of
view of the organisations, the socialisation experiences if differ can
be used as tool to process and enhance the level of commitment of
professionals of various groups.The ‘Socialisation effect’ does not depend on the professional or demographic differences. Socialisation level is moderated only by the
organisational specialities. It is purely an organisational variable.
However, the difference in the socialisation levels as found among
the professionals can cause a significant difference in the levels of
organisational commitment of professionals
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School Of Management
Studies , Cochin University Of Science And Technology.
Manoj,Edward; Francis,C A(School of management studies, 2005)
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The study was carried out with the broad objective to understand the quality attributes of Kerala as a global tourism destination. It also sheds some light on the nature of international travel market for Kerala in terms of activities , benefit sought , country and trip profile. For understanding the difference in level of tourists perception , the study also tried to compare overall trip satisfaction and impression with destination for different tourists groups categorized into country of origin and various socio-demographic groups.
Shally,Joseph; Dr.Ramachandra, Poduval P(Cochin University of Science and Technology, May 22, 1995)
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The understanding of the theory of entrepreneurship
depends upon one set of definitions which provide the base for
analytical study. The main objective of the study was to understand the distribution of entrepreneurship in the manufacturing sector among different categories of people in kerala and to differentiate the socio - psychological background of successful entrepreneur- managers from unsuccessful entrepreneur-managers. The purpose of the study, a sample of 150 entrepreneur-managers of SS1 units spread over Ernakulam
district was surveyed through a specially designed questionnaire.
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School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kemthose,P Paul; Dr.Bhasi, M(School of Management Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2003)
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Model development for selection of location for refinery in India and identification of characteristics to be looked into when configuring it and to develop models for integrated supply chain planning for a refinery. Locating and removing inbound, internal and outbound logistic problems in an existing refinery and overall design of a logistic information system for a refinery are the main objectives of the study. A brief description of supply chain management (SCM), elements of SCM and their significance, logistics cost in petroleum industry and its impacts, and dynamics of petroleum its logistic practices are also to be presented. Scope of application of SCM in petroleum refinery will also be discussed. A review of the investigations carried out by earlier researches in the area of supply chain management in general and with specific reference to petroleum refining.
Maya, C Pillai; Rajasenan, D(Ccchin University of Science and Technology, 2003)
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The study deals with the short and long term supply response of the natural rubber in India and to analyse the macro economic environment of NR industry and causative factors of the rubber price crash. It determines the minimum cost of production of natural rubber and to forecast the potential production of NR in India. There is positive response of short run and long run supply to prices. Since correlation analysis show close association between international and domestic price level, international price changes will have its domestic echo. Production and consumption will sustain its rising trend. This makes plans for increasing production estimates show that a mid way level i.e. the range between Rs.32-Rs.38 will give a fair enough profit to the grower in the present situation and provide for the viable sustenance of rubber cultivation. Identification of the SWOT of rubber cultivation would help in supporting rubber cultivation if remedial measures are undertaken with the true spirit. This would help Indian rubber to attain global competitiveness. Then the inflow of valuable foreign exchange will overcome the other economic drawbacks of rubber cultivation
Annie Abraham,S; Meera Bai,M(Department of Applied Economics, 2003)
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The present study on the sustainability of medicinal plants in Kerala economic considerations in domestication and conservation of forest resources. There is worldwide consensus on the fact that medicinal plants are important not only in the local health support systems but in rural income and foreign exchange earnings. Sustainability of medicinal plants is important for the survival of forest dwellers, the forest ecosystem, conserving a heritage of human knowledge and overall development through linkages. More equitable sharing of the benefits from commercial utilization of the medicinal plants was found essential for the sustainability of the plants. Cultivation is very crucial for the sustainability of the sector. Through a direct tie-up with the industry, the societies can earn more income and repatriate better collection charges to its members. Cultivation should be carried out in wastelands, tiger reserves and in plantation forests. In short, the various players in the in the sector could find solution to their specific problems through co-operation and networking among them. They should rely on self-help rather than urging the government to take care of their needs. As far as the government is concerned, the forest department through checking over- exploitation of wild plants and the Agriculture Dept. through encouraging cultivation could contribute to the sustainable development of the medicinal plant sector.
Jayan, K N; Dr.Arunachalam, P(Cochin University of Science & Technology, 2004)
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The study has wider policy implications as it identifies the possible variables which
influence the sustainability of participatory productive sector projects. The method which is
developed to study the sustainability of projects under People’s Planning in Chempu
Panchayat could be used for studying the same in other panchayats also. Unlike the case of
the standard features of sustainability identified, the independent variables vary according to
the nature of the project. Hence, this needs to be modified accordingly while applying the
method in a dissimilar domain. Selection of a single panchayat for the present study is
relevant on the basis of a common package of inputs for decentralised planning which is
forwarded by the State Planning Board respectively for the three-tier panchayat system in
Kerala. The dynamic filed realities could be brought out in view of a comprehensive
planning approach through an in depth study of specific cases.The assessment of the nature and pattern of productive sector projects in the selected
Village Panchayat puts the projects under close scrutiny. The analysis has depended largely
on secondary sources of information, especially from panchayat level plan documents, and
also on the primary information obtained using direct observation and on-site inspection of
project sites. An analysis of the nature and pattem of productive sector projects is important
as it gives all necessary information regarding follow-up, monitoring/evaluation and even
termination of a particular project. It has also revealed the tendencies of including
infrastructure and service sector projects under ‘productive’ category, especially for
maintaining the stipulated ratio (40:30:30) of grant-in-aid distribution. The study regarding
the allocation and expenditure pattern of plan funds is vital in policy level as it reveals the
under-noticed allocation and expenditure pattern of plan funds other than grant-in-aid. One
major limitation of the study has been the limited availability of secondary data, especially regarding project-wise expenditure and monitoring/evaluation reports of various project
committees.
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Department of Applied Economics, Cochin
University of Science and Technology.
Thulaseedharan Nair, K; Dr.Bhasi, M(Cochin University of Science and Technology., September , 2008)
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In India, Food Security meant supply of food grains and the medium was
Public Distribution System. Public Distribution System (PDS) is a rationing
mechanism that entitles households to specified quantities of selected
commodities at subsidized prices. The Objectives of PDS are maintaining Price
Stability, rationing during times of scarcity, welfare of the poor, and keeping a
check on private trade. Kerala has registered remarkable improvement in
poverty reduction in general over the years among all social sections, including
scheduled caste and scheduled tribe population.
As part of the structural adjustment intended to reduce public expenditure,
PDS has been modified as Revamped PDS (RPDS) during 1992 and later on as
Targeted PDS (TPDS) in 1997, intended to target households on the basis of
income criterion, classifying people as Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above
Poverty Line (APL). TPDS provides 25Kg. of food gra.ins through the Fair Price
Shops per month @ Rs.3/- per Kg. of rice/ wheat to the BPL category and @Rs.8.90
and Rs.6.7O for rice and wheat respectively to the APL category of people.
Since TPDS is intended to target the poor people, the subsidy spent by the
government for the scheme should be beneficial to the poor people and
naturally they should utilize the benefits by purchasing the food grains
allotted under the scheme. Several studies have shown that there is underutilization
of the allotments under TPDS. Therefore, the extent of utilization of
TPDS in food grains, how and why remains as a major hurdle, in improving
the structure and system of PDS.
Livelihood of the tribal population being under threat due to increasing
degradation of the resources, the targeting system ought to be effective among
the tribal population. Therefore, performance of the TPDS in food grains, in
terms of the utilization by the tribal population in Kerala, impact thereof and
the factors, if any, affecting proper utilization were considered as the research
problem in this study.
The study concentrated on the pattern of consumption of food grains by the
tribal people, whether their hunger needs are met by distribution of food grains
through the TPDS, extent to which TPDS in food grains reduce their share of
expenditure on food in the total household expenditure, and the factors
affecting the utilization of the TPDS in food grains by the tribal population.
Going through the literature, it has been noted that only few studies concentrated
on the utilization of TPDS in food grains among the tribal population in Kerala.The Research Design used in this study is descriptive in nature, but
exploratory in some aspects. Idukki, Palakkad and Wayanad have more than
60% of the population of the tribals in the state. Within the three districts
mentioned above, 14 villages with scheduled tribe concentration were selected
for the study. 95 tribal colonies were selected from among the various tribal
settlements. Collection of primary data was made from 1231 households with
in the above tribal colonies.
Analysis of data on the socio-economic factors of the tribal people, pattern of food
consumption, extent of reduction in the share of expenditure on food among
the household expenditure of the tribal people and the impact of TPDS on the
tribal families etc. and testing of hypotheses to find out the
relation/association of each of the six variables, using the data on BPL and
APL categories of households separately have resulted in findings such as six
percent of the tribal families do not have Ration Cards, average per capita
consumption of food grains by the tribal people utilizing TPDS meets 62% of
their minimum requirement, whereas the per capita consumption of food
grains by the tribal people is higher than the national average per capita
consumption, 63% deficiency in food grains may be felt by tribal people in
general, if TPDS is withdrawn, and the deficit for BPL tribal people may be
82%, TPDS facilitates a reduction of 9.71% in the food expenditure among the
total household expenditure of the tribal people in general, share of food to
non-food among BPL category of tribals is 55:45 and 40:60 among the APL,
Variables, viz. household income, number of members in the family and distance
of FPS from tribal settlements etc. have influence on the quantity of rice being
purchased by the tribal people from the Fair Price Shops, and there is influence
of household income and distance of FPS from tribal settlements on the
quantity of rice being purchased by the tribal people from the open market.
Rationing with differential pricing on phased allotments, rectification of errors
in targeting, anomalies in norms and procedures for classifying tribal people
as BPL/APL, exclusive Income Generation for tribal population, paddy
cultivation in the landholdings possessed by the tribal people, special drive for
allotment of Ration Cards to the tribal people, especially those belonging to the
BPL category, Mobile Fair Price Shops in tribal settlements, ensure quality of
the food grains distributed through the TPDS, distribution of wheat flour in
packed condition instead of wheat through the Fair Price Shops are
recommended to address the shortcomings and weaknesses of the TPDS vis-avis
the tribal population in Kerala.
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School of
Management Studies,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Mammen, Chundamannil; Dr.George, K K(Cochin University of Science And Technology, May , 1997)
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Teak plantations were initiated in Kerala in 1842, and extended almost
continuously. Among plantations raised by the Forest Department, teak
occupies the largest area and a substantial asset base has been created. Of
late, several teak growing private companies have come up offering investors
high returns from their plantations. However, no study has been carried out
in Kerala on the economic status of teak plantations in the government
forests and prospects of investing in teak plantation ventures in the private
sector. The present study is relevant in presenting the productivity status of
teak plantations in government forests in Kerala and its commercial
profitability. This will be useful to the government for planning management
strategies and investment priorities. The study will also serve as a base—line
information for comparative studies.
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Division of economics, Kerala forest research institute