Market Forces (Journal of Management, Business and Economics, College of Management Science, PAF-KIET)
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THE OTHER FACE OF JANUS - THE DISADVANTAGES OF NATURAL RESOURCES
No full text'Without energy, there would be no humans; there would be no human civilization", nothing but a defenceless creature...' Transforming the elements of the nature into energy represents the basis of human development. As a civilization, we owe everything to this capacity of transformation: our standard of living, the technical achievements, and the intellectual life. So, it is logical to try to keep this standard and to improve it constantly. The improvement has meant an upgrading of the material used to obtain the magical transformation of the natural elements into caloric energy: wood, coal, oil, natural gas, uranium, plutonium.Holding (in proximity if possible) the necessary elements of energy production represents a kg factor in development. Nowadays, in the conditions of an ever-increasing scarcity of the close-0 energetic resources, the battle to control these resources has unimaginable stakes. This is why the countries blessed with today's most wanted resources are often seen as rejoicing their privileged situation, while the resources-bingo, industrialized countries look jealously to these riches they must sometimes buy at prohibitive prices.However, the situation is not so rosy; on the contrary. In the following paper; the current situation, so vividly depicted in the media as a fight between the "good" (who need the oil and gas in order to keep their level of civilization) and the "bad" (those who dare raise the prices and use the world's needs in energy to their advantage), will be portrayed from a different perspective. Holding important natural resources reserves might prove to have significant shortcomings that many energy-producing countries must face
IMPACT OF 'IDEAL MODELS' BEING PORTRAYED BY MEDIA ON YOUNG FEMALES
No full textThe objective of this study is to identify and select the variables relating to the impact of idealized female models on females, to develop a relationship of the identified variables, to test the developed relationships based on local perception of the females, and to ascertain whether the behavior and response of the local females are similar to what have been found in western literature. Hypothesis one referred there was a relationship between females that compare themselves with the media models and their self-esteem, satisfaction, and social consequences. Hypothesis two pointed out that there was a relationship between females that compare themselves with the models and dependent variables. The relationships of dependent and independent variables were significant. Hypothesis three mentioned that there was a relationship between females' high level of media exposure and feeling of depression, stress, guilt, and shame. The coefficients of correlations of independent variable (exposure) with the guilt is non-significant. Hypothesis four postulated that females with high level of body dissatisfaction would respond positively to products featuring female model endorsers as compared to those who have low level of body dissatisfaction. This hypothesis was accepted.Keywords: Media, body image, self-esteem, self-evaluation, self enhancement, self-perception, social consequences
A STUDY ON READING COMPREHENSION PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH AMONG MATRICULA- TION STUDENTS IN PAKISTAN
No full textThe paper discusses to what extent the benchmarks and reading competencies proposed in existing National Curriculum for English grade X are achieved by the matriculation learners. To be more specific, the study was designed to examine and investigate learners' reading performance after receiving four months reading instruction. Consequently, this study was undertaken to investigate secondary school matriculation students' reading comprehension performance with a particular focus of 'main idea' retrieval after completion of an academic program. In this study three private non-elitist secondary schools were selected from one town which was based on maximal variation sampling. To do so, only grade ten students' reading performance were investigated. All respondents of the selected schools were already formed in intact groups which were opted by the school principals In order to assess respondents' main idea as a comprehension skill, discreet-point approach is adopted. To execute a comprehension test, ten short passages in conjunction with multiple choices were given as intensive reading tasks. The data were analyzed through a percentage study. The primary findings revealed and indicated that 58.19 percent of matriculation students failed to retrieve main idea when given intensive reading task
USE OF MATHEMATICS IN ETHICS
No full textIn this article, we review usage of basic Math operators like Set Theory, Probability Theory in Ethics by Jeremy Bentham [1]. Further, we present ideas how Math thinking & reasoning can support ethical values in society
EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION
No full textThe study examines the relationship of motivation with different factors at the workplace. An empirical survey was conducted through structured questionnaires using a dichotomous scale that addressed that how different factors affect employee motivation. Four Hypotheses were designed to verify the relationship between motivation; with Job security, Job enrichment, Setting & Communicating goals and employee involvement in decision making. It is verified that these factors have a positive association with employee motivation.Keywords: Employee Motivation, Job Security, Job enrichment & Motivation Theor
MERGER OF GTB WITH OBC
No full textStrengthening the banking system has been one of the central issues facing emerging markets and developing economics. In India, the banking industry is currently in a transition phase. On the one hand, the PSBs, which are the mainstay of the Indian Banking system, are in the process of shedding their flab in terms of excessive manpower, excessive non Performing Assets (NPAs) and excessive governmental equity, while on the other hand the private sector banks are consolidating themselves through mergers and acquisition. However there had been a few hiccups for these new banks with many either being taken over or fewother s finding the going tough. This case is aimed at finding out the strategic issues that led to the merger of Global Trust Bank, a private sector commercial bank in OBC. GIB was facing several problems including asset-liability mismanagement, inadequate growth in good assets and income to cover the bad assets, heap of non-performing assets, reckless lending to stockholders treading the risky edge of the capital market, negative capital adequacy ratio and eroded net worth. Taking into account the interests of the millions of depositors of GTB, as well as the bank's strengths and weaknesses. Reserve Bank of India declared the amalgamation of G1B with OBC. This case will analyze the pre and post merger position of OBC with the intention of finding out the effect of merger on OBC. The case will also deal with issues and problems with regard to strategy, operations and HR, as faced by OBC.Keywords: Non-performing Assets, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Transparency and Regulatory Authority, Merger, Strateg
BIG BAZAAR
No full textIn the year 2005, Lucknow witnessed a retail revolution with the opening of Big Bazaar, in the heart of the city. Almost all products ranging from grocery, appliances, and apparels to food products, were made available under a single roof, which gave customers an entirely new shopping experience. However, despite its huge success, Big Bazaar in Lucknow I likely to face tough times ahead. Retail chains such as Vishal Mega Mart, RPG Retail, Westside and Shopper's Stop have come up in different price and customer segments. Reliance is se to begin its stores in various parts of city and Wall mart shall possibly follow soon. Around half a dozen shopping malls are under construction in and around city making the organized retail sector overcrowded and saturated. Besides, there are certain uncontrollable factors also that impede customer footfalls and ray affect sales growth. Customers from distant localities find it uneconomical to visit Big Bazaar regularly as transportation expense usually exceeds the cost savings. During holidays or weekend, the complex becomes extremely crowded making the access or parking awfully difficult. Another trouble is of long queues in form of billing counters or occasional billing errors, causing wastage of precious time. Consumers at times thus prefer local markets or nearby Malls where they can conveniently shop though may be at higher prices. The case intends to perform SWOT analysis of Big Bazaar vis-a-vis other organized retails in Lucknow. The case would strive to find out the action hat company might take in order to maintain its leadership position.Keywords: Retail Chains, Customers, Customer Fooll, Retail Management.
