IOSR-JBM   IES Management College and Research Centre (IESMCRC-2016)

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to examine women wine consumer behviour towards selection criteria and final purchase in comparison with men wine consumers. Design/methodology/approach: Questionnaire was 357 of respondents in the city of Mumbai. Findings: Findings suggest that, if a consumer is confused about selecting a wine, women are more enthusiastic than men to ask for information from store personnel, a server, sommelier or winery personnel. Point of sale recommendation is more important for women than men. While wine region and grape variety is important to both men and women, women rely on price and brand more than men.

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Abstract: A reflection into the paper Changing Contemporary economy, competitive structure, technological innovations, and global economic environment - anticipation of such determines the competitive edge of a modern management in the Contemporary working scenario. Remaining competitive with the industry peers needs an extensive, innovative but yet effective strategy that gives a equilibrium for the management to adapt in the context from expansions to elevations.

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Abstract: Derivatives are revolutionary instruments and have changed the way one looks at the financial world. Derivatives were introduced as a hedging tool. However, as the understanding of the intricacies of these instruments has evolved, it has become more of a speculative tool. The biggest advantage of Derivative instruments is the leverage it provides. The other benefit, which is not available in the spot market, is the ability to short the underlying, for more than a day. Thus it is now easy to take advantage of the downtrend.

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Abstract: BRIC countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India and China by 2014 accounted for 30% of worldwide consumption of luxury brands. (Olivier Abtan, 2014)An Economic Times article in 2007 quoted industry estimates of over 200 premium brands vying to make an entry into the Indian market. A recently released ASSOCHAM, India study estimated the Indian luxury market to move from its current $14 billion to $18 billion by year 2017(ASSOCHAM, KPMG).The growth has been phenomenal. The Personal Luxury Goods market covers Apparels, Accessories, Watches and Jewellery and Cosmeticsand ranks the second highest turnover draw, on the heels of the Luxury Car brands that top the list.

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Abstract: The latest buzz in retail is ecommerce or etailing as many call it has reached most cities in India even the smaller ones. Online retailing or ecommerce is catching in India while it is less than 1% of overall Indian retail, it is already 10% of the organized retail and many predict it will be 8% of the total retail market by 2020. The Indian ecommerce market has grown rapidly over last couple of years. Customers look excited, investors are bullish and competition is very very serious. What was once considered the little brother of Indian retail now seems a lot bigger, accounting for nearly 10% of organized retail in fragmented market.

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Abstract: This case article highlights the fiasco following the recent direct-to-home (DTH) service disruptions by the Tata Sky. It provides insights into how switching cost can affect customer decisions in a competitive market like DTH services. It also illustrates how a reputed brand like Tata Sky can go wrong and still manages to get away with the situation, primarily due to high switching cost prevailing in the DTH sector preventing customers from switching to the competing companies. This also opens up the debate that even in a competitive market, customers are not always the king, especially when they are tied to the companies due to technological reasons or otherwise.

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[6]. FICCI-KPMG Indian media and entertainment industry report, 2015
[7]. www.thehindu.com, "Tata Sky launches country's first 4K set-top-box"

Abstract: With organization going global and tapping new markets, it has become essential to give the organization its competitive edge by nurturing and retaining the top talent that is human resources. Retaining the highly skilled workforce has become a key concern for many organizations in good as well as bad times provided the importance of these human resources to company's success and survival. Thus employee engagement determines the association of person with the organization.

[1]. Ahmed Mashal and Shafiq Saima, 2014, global journal of management and business research: a administration and management, Volume 14 issue 3, ISSN: 0975-5853, "The impact of organizational culture on organizational performance: a case study of telecom sector".
[2]. GoudRaghavendra V, GoudMadhusudhan V, Kumar Giridhar M, global journal of finance and management, vol. 6, no.7, 2014, "employee engagement practices in organized retail outlets- an empirical study with respect to Kurnool town"
[3]. Patil S. Sushama, Raney Vaneeta, tactful management research journal, "the understanding of employee engagement practices at big bazaar in organized retail sector through employee engagement index (EEI)."
[4]. lahotiJyoti, Indian journal of applied research, vol.4, issue 8, august 2014, "role, scope and challenges of HR in retail sector".
[5]. Manchala G, Kandulapati Suresh, international journal of management and business studies, vol.1, issue 2, june 2011, "retail employee engagement in hyderabad".

Abstract: Women's empowerment is a global issue attractingthe attention of researchers. Empowerment is a termwidely used in the context of women who are equalpartners in development of the society and the nation. Microfinance programs like the Self Help Bank Linkage Program in India, have been increasingly promoted for their positive economic impact and the belief that they empower women. Theempowerment of rural women through SHGs wouldgive benefits not only to the individual women but alsofor the family and community as a whole by means ofcollective action for development.

[1] Aruna&Joythirmayi (2011), "The Role Of Micro Finance In Women Empowerment: A Study On SHG-Bank Linkage Programme In Hyderabad", Indian Journal of Commerce and Management Studies, Vol-11, Issue-4, May 2011, Pg 77.

[2] Biswas, T (2007), "Women Empowerment Through Micro Finance: A Boon For Development". Paper presented on in international Conference on "Gender issues & Empowerment of women‟, Indian Statistical Institute, Feb. 2007.

[3] Babajide, Abiola, and Taiwo Joseph, (2011), "Microcredit and Business Performance in Nigeria: The Case of MFI Finance Enterprises", International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management, Vol. 2, Issue No. 11 (November), pp 43-49.

[4] Desai, V. V., (2011). "Self Help Groups: An Integrated Approach of Empowerment for She Entrepreneurs", International Journal of Research in Computer Application & Management. Vol. 1 (2011), Issue No. 7 (September), pp 133-136.

[5] Kaur, M.; Mishra B; Singh, P.; Singh, A; and Rathore,S.(2007), "Empowerment of rural women: An analysis of constraints", Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, pp:90-93.

[6] Lokhande, M.A (2013), "Women Self-Help-group‟s and Women Empowerment-A case study of MahilaArthikvikasMahamandal"; Indian Journal of Marketing; Issue No; 8; Page No: 52.

Abstract: The higher education landscape is undergoing significant change from the traditional education system which followed 'Teacher centric approach'and lackedcontext based approach where there were no opportunities forgroup/individual work,project work, consultancy work,industry interaction, exposure to value added courses, case studies, and community involvement activities. But today, we are witnessing changes in the way higher education is taught and in the way students learn.Any academic programme must be the result of constant innovation and continuous review by academicians with help from practitioners in industry, alumni, students and other stakeholders.

[1]. Amutha Joseph (2012),Choice Based Credit System: The need of the hour,University News, Vol.51, No. 08. 15. G.
[2]. Alka S. Kelkar and LakshmyRavishankar (2014) Choice based credit system: An academic reform in higher education. University News, vol.51, No. 08.
[3]. B. Saharish (2009), Special issue on Evaluation System: Implementing UGC-mandated Reforms in Higher Education, University News, 47(45), pg 39-40.
[4]. Chaudhary Chetna (2012), Developing grading and reporting systems for student learning.
[5]. D.N Reddy & K. Lal Kishore (2009), Special issue on Evaluation System: Revamping Higher Education: Need of the Hour, University News, 47(45), pg 69-70.
[6]. K.B. Power (2009), Special issue on Evaluation System: Evaluation system in Higher Education, University News, 47(45), pg -3.
[7]. P. Purna Chandra Rao (2009).Special issue on Evaluation System: Student Evaluation for Quality Education, University News, 47(45), pg 92.

Abstract: UNODC in its annual report of 2013 says that around 5%of world population uses the drug once at least in a year and 235000 die every year. This is the statistics of drugs which are banned as per international and national NDPS Act. It does not include smoking, drinking and tobacco chewing which is the largest killer of the world.

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[4]. Ramachandra Murty, B (1 October 2004). "The Biochemistry of Alcohol Toxicity".

[5]. Geoffrey William Guy; Brian Anthony Whittle; Philip Robson (2004). The Medicinal Uses of Cannabis and Cannabioids. Pharmaceutical Press. pp. 74

Abstract: The home appliances market in India will see a significant growth due to lower penetration, increasing incomes, and growing urbanization. Also, the number of middle class households (earning between INR2 lakh and INR10 lakh a year) will increase more than fourfold nationwide from 32 million to 147 million in 2030. According to a McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) 2010 report, India's fast growing cities will drive a near fourfold increase in the country's per capita income between 2008 and 2030. With the rising disposable income (per capita disposable income of the urban segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% between 2008 and 2030), consumer's discretionary expenditure is also likely to increase significantly.

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Abstract: The mainstream financial system imploded after the collapse of the financial system in 2008 which left millions of borrowers an extraordinary debt burden and individuals and small businesses cut off from fresh sources of credit. The volatility in the stock markets and low rates in most categories of bonds popularized the term disintermediation and prompted more investors to turn to non conventional sources of funding. Revolutionizing credit was considered as a need of the hour. In this growing global market getting in touch with potential investors and borrowers is challenging and this is where these non conventional lending platforms come in with their technology enabling them to operate more efficiently and at cost advantage than the traditional banking system.

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[2]. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-03-27/news/60553772_1_p2p-sites-crowdfunding-draft-guidelines
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Abstract: This paper studies various mutual fund schemes making investment in Overseas Securities. Papercategorizes overseas mutual fund schemes on the basis of their investment portfolio. Paper compares the returns on Overseas Mutual Fund Schemes in comparison to similar portfolio schemes and return on them generated in US and China. Paper also compares the returns of Mutual Fund Schemes investing abroad with average returns generated in similar broad portfolio schemes in India. Some main secondary data sources used for Mutual fund statistics are; Value Research online, Morning Star (India), Morning Star (China), Morning Star (USA), USNews.com, Money Control and Investment Company Institute.

Key Words: Mutual Fund, Overseas, Hybrid, portfolio

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[2]. Kaushik, Abhay, "Essays on Actively Managed Mutual Funds, Florida Atlantic University, ProQuest, UMI Dissertations Publishing, 2007. 3271898.
[3]. Sorros, John, "Return and risk analysis: A case study in equity mutual funds operating in the Greek financial market" Managerial Finance, 29.9 (2003) 21-28
[4]. A study of the effectiveness of Worldwide Equity Benchmark Shares (WEBS) in international equity portfolio management as implemented by institutional investors, Olander, George A, Alliant International University, San Diego, ProQuest, UMI Dissertations Publishing, 2005. 3193757.
[5]. An Empirical Study on Performance of Mutual Fund in India, Patil, Shrinivas R; Rao, Prakash, KS. Journal of Contemporary Research in Management6.2(Apr-Jun 2011): 91-103.