Journal of Advance Research in Business, Management and Accounting (ISSN: 2456-3544)
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Redressal of Consumer Grievances: A Case Study of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh
Get PDFOur society has, essentially, been dynamic though its speed of dynamism is found to be varying between that of the bullock-carts to that of the space travel. Man, being a social and rational animal has ever tried to improve upon everything he laid hands on or anything he had invented or discovered.1 His special faculty to thoughtfulness has always been inspiring to channelize all his energies to reach a destination of perfection in life. The inherent virtues of interaction and interdependence of the human beings2 are taken to be the symbol of dynamism of a civilization. The existing commercialization of every sphere of life gives much more prominence to the most subtle and indispensable interaction between the trader and the consumer. Consumer is all of us and all of us are consumers. Guided, instinctively, by the stomach,3 we are first the consumers and later the producers. And consumers we remain forever, not merely from cradle to grave, but even beyond these two extremes of our physical existence while producers we remain for a comparatively shorter period of our full life cycle. The simplest sharing of one’s surplus produce in
1 Anoop K. Kaushal, (2005), Medical Negligence and Legal Remedies, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, pp. 2-3. 2 Justice Rama Jois, (2000), Seeds of Modern Public Laws in Ancient Indian Jurisprudence and Human Right, Bhartiya Values, Lucknow, p. 1. 3 A very nice Conclusion of Swami Vivekanand Ji.
exchange for the reciprocated surpluses of different commodities of use, produced by others, was the origin proper of the Barter trade which is as old the society itself.
The Road to Data Security in The Digital World: The Past Data Theft Cases
Get PDFCredit card data theft has been a critical issue in the United States for more than a decade. Many well-known and successful companies, including TJX and Sony, have been the victim of credit card data theft. Most recently, Target and Neiman Marcus, two extremely successful US retailers, have had thousands of customers’ credit card information compromised. This paper details four of the most highly publicized cases of credit card data theft to affect the United States. Additionally, this paper outlines ethical and legal implications to prevent this data theft from continuing to occur in the future
Post-Partum Psychosis, Cultural Issue and Therapeutic Barriers and Regional Therapists
Get PDFCatatonia is a state that a person who is awake does not respond to any external stimuli. Theterm cultural bound syndrome refers to anyone who has recurrences, locality-specific patternsof aberrant behavior and experiences that appear to fall outside conventional Westernpsychiatric diagnostic categories. In this case we are presenting a young woman who hadgiven birth, and it was followed by an acute and extreme stressor. She suffered from severeanxiety and the symptoms of catatonia
THE ROLE PERCEPTION OF FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN EKITI STATE
Get PDFThis study examined the self perceived role of female administrators of secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Such perception is based on performing specific tasks, and is compared to the role of female administrators as perceived by the teachers under them and the board members of the Teaching Service Commission. A purposive sampling technique was used to select thirty (30) female principals/administrators, 670 teachers under them and five Board members. A 40 item questionnaire, arranged in a summated rating Likert Whitney U-test was employed to test the significance difference between the self-perceived role of female administrators and their role as perceived by both the teachers and Board member. Findings showed that self-perceived role of the female secondary school administrators is significantly different from her role as perceived by the teachers under them in (1) Staff Development (2) Instructional Supervision and (3) Finance and Budgeting Whereas both the female administrators and their superordinates (Board members) perceived the role of the female administrators in the following order of importance. 1. Staff development 2. Finance and Budgeting 3. Community Relations 4. Instructional Supervision 5. Student welfare Services. It was recommended that both male and female school administrators need some orientation courses on professional matters regularly
Make in India and Sustainable Industrial Development
Get PDFIndian economy is attaining the development at very rapid rate. India has the position as one of the fastest developing nation with higher Gross Domestic Products (GDP). Industries of India are contributing towards the GDP up to 28 percent. Industrial Policy is the main factor for the rapid development of the economy. Developing countries require any definite industrial supportive measure for combating many evils which are affecting the development adversely. For the sustainable development of the industrial sector we have to maintain as well as increase this share by adopting the supportive measures like ‘Make in India’. This Campaign will help the industrialists to think of ways by which indigenous products will not only fulfill the domestic demand but also give the boost to exports
Knowledge and Management Practices Against Malaria in Isulo Community, Orumba South L.G.A Anambra State, Nigeria
Get PDFA study to determine the knowledge of, and management practices against malaria among thepeople of Isulo community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, wascarried out between April and June 2014. Structured questionnaires were issued to 500 individuals in thecommunity. Personal data including age, sex, educational status, marital status and occupation werecollected with the questionnaire. Educational attainment of the participants were Primary education100(20.0%), Secondary education 60(12.0%), tertiary education 45(9.0%), and non-formal education250(50.0%). All the respondents, 500(100%), were aware of the malaria disease. All the respondents,500(100%) mentioned body weakness, headache and fever as the common symptoms of alaria.480(96.0%) respondents attributed malaria to mosquito bites, 290(58.0%) attributed it to consumption oftoo much of oil, 320(64.0%) attributed it to drinking dirty water. On protective measures against mosquitobites, 500(100%) reported putting of nets on the windows and doors and 485(97.0%) believed on sprayinginsecticide inside houses and sleeping under insecticide-treated nets could prevent mosquito bites. Most ofthe respondents 490(98.0%) believed that malaria needs to be treated while 10(2.0%) said that it was adisease that heals on its own without treatment. Malaria treatment methods of the people included visit tohealth centres or hospital 410(82.0%), buying drugs from chemist shops 195(39.5%), visiting prayer andhealing homes 170(34.0%), use of herbs 415(83.0%), avoidance of oily foods 325(69.0%), self-medication165(33.0%) and no treatment 30(6.0%). There is need to empower them with information about the causesof malaria and proper management practices
Effect of Human Capital development on the Financial Performance of Banks in Nigeria: A Study of Selected Public Quoted Commercial Banks (2005-2015)
Get PDFThe main objective of this study is to determine effect of human capital development on the financial performance of banks in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to find out if there exist a significant relationship between human capital development and earnings per share , net profit margin, return on asset and return on equity of banks in Nigeria. To achieve the aim of this study, the Ex-post facto research design and secondary data were used. Data on EPS, PAT, Personnel cost, Total asset, Equity and were extracted from 2005-2015 annual financial statement of selected quoted commercial banks. Data on human capital (HCROI was the proxy used for measuring human capital) which was the independent variable, and financial performance indicators (EPS, NPM, ROA, ROE) which were the dependent variables were subjected to simple regression technique in order to analyze and establish the relationship between the variable and to test the hypotheses. The test showed that there no significant relationship between human capital development and EPS of banks in Nigeria, since p= sig= 0.350 > 0.05. However human capital was seen to have a strong positive relationship with net profit margin, return on asset , and return on equity which was 0.904, 0 .866 and 0.340 respectively as indicated by the R, which was the correlation coefficient of the two variables , also R2 which were 0.818, 0.750 and 0.115 , further revealed that human capital development accounts for 81.8%, 75% and 11.5% , contribution in Net Profit Margin , Return on asset and Return on equity of banks in Nigeria respectively, also their test showed that there was a significant relationship between human capital development and these variables since p= sig= .000 0.05 . The study shows that the importance of human resource development cannot be overemphasized in the banking industry, and that proper and adequate investments in human capital development in the banking sector will indeed bring about positive improvement in their organizational performance . Based on the findings, it was recommended that efforts should be intensified by the banking institution and the government to increase investment on Human capital, which in the long run will lead to an increase in the performance of these institution and the country at large
Domestic Manufacturing Trends within Developing Nations Following WTO Accession
Get PDFThe shift in the new members of the World Trade Organization from developed countries to underdeveloped countries has resulted in vastly increased access to new export markets for these underdeveloped countries. As such, the process of accession into the WTO has been increasingly coveted by underdeveloped countries, and numerous studies highlighted increased trade in the years after WTO accession for a new member. Underdeveloped WTO member countries, in particular China, have received a unprecedented scrutiny in international trade, as their overall economies have greatly benefited, prompting anti-dumping grievances from developed countries due to their massive success in the export of manufactured goods. This has changed the purview of the WTO from trade dispute resolution to trade protection. Nevertheless, the economic success accruing in China after WTO membership in 2001 has been so substantial that other countries are devoting vast resources to seeking and navigating through the accession process, provoking coinciding outcries from developed countries for a more stringent WTO accession process because of protectionist concerns about the dumping of products from underdeveloped countries into their domestic markets. This study will assess manufacturing-related GDP in developing countries after WTO accession in order to determine the validity of these recent complaints directed at the WTO
Influence of University Curriculum Design on Employability of Kenyan Graduates: Public Universities Perspective
Get PDFDespite the rising levels of education in Kenya, many graduates face very high unemployment rates. This raises questions on the demand and market orientation of the university curriculum design and whether the university course designers are cognizant of labor market trends. It for this reason this paper sought to investigate the influence of university curriculum design on employability of Kenyan graduates. A descriptive survey research design was applied in this study. The paper gathered feedback on the influence of university curriculum design on employability of Kenyan graduates from graduates and employers of Super Markets in Nakuru Town. Data was collected from one hundred and forty (130) graduates and (10 managers) employers of graduates about the proficiency of graduates in relation to each of the employability capabilities as a result of graduating from undergraduate programs. Both qualitative and quantitative data from the surveys was analyzed. A descriptive statistical analysis approach was used to analyze the quantitative data. The study found that experience as a highly required factor in the job market. The study also found that internships as very useful especially for graduates looking for their first opportunity in the world of work. The study also found that industrial attachment for lecturers was important as it was thought to help them gain the industry practices. The study concluded that the experiential learning approach should be deliberately designed around an open-ended authentic project and negotiated between university and industry stakeholders. This study recommends creation of employer voice on skills through establishment of a commission for employment and skills. The study also recommends increasing university investment in internship in degree and postgraduate programs and strong partnership with employers while designing curriculum
MACROBENTHIC COMMUNITY STRUCTURE DURING FALLOW SEASON IN KOLE PADDY FIELDS, NORTHERN KERALA, INDIA
Get PDFDespite the recognized contribution of benthic fauna in nutrient enhancement, very little information isavailable from Indian paddy fields. This study analyzed the benthic community structure during fallow seasonin Kole paddy fields, a part of Vembanad Kole wetlands (a Ramsar site), Northern Kerala, India. Study area during fallow season was characterized by isolated water patches amidst of terrestrial vegetation (grass). Themacrobenthic fauna belonged to the phyla Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca and families Tubificidae, Naididae,Chironomidae, Ceratopogonida, Chaoboridae, Ceratopogonidae, Gyrinidae and Bithynidae. These organisms possessed various survival mechanisms that ensured their survival against dry periods. Insects were the majorbenthic organisms; the habitat fragmentation due to isolated distant water patches during fallow season favoredinsect taxa more due to their active/flight mode of dispersal compared to oligochaetes which are benthiccrawlers. Macrobenthic abundance was less (166±60 ind./m2), attributed to reduced habitable area for benthosdue to habitat desiccation. A decline in abundance was apparent from January to June 2010, the beginning toend of fallow season except in April where the onset of rain after a dry spell made the dry area wet, therebymaking the inactive dormant forms of organisms live, resulting in an increased abundance. Diversity analysis of benthic families revealed that highest richness (d) of 1.235 was in March and diversity (H\u27) of 2.603 was inMarch. No significant correlation emerged between benthic abundance and the measured environmentalparameters, implying that the interaction of biota and physico chemical variables was overridden by some other unmeasured factors