In India, one of the fastest growing industries in the service sector is, insurance. After open up of sector, IRDA has given approval to variety of channels, with the intention of increasing penetration and density in insurance sector. Present study is to compare the effectiveness of two major...

Library is a place where knowledge resides, in the form of books, journals, and audio visuals such as CDs and DVDs. The management and maintenance of a library is a very crucial and time consuming task. Since long, libraries have been using Barcode technology for the maintenance of books and...

One of the most important skills to possess in the global Internet Age is creativity. People who are creative and innovative will be of great value to any organization that employs them. Moreover, creativity is a valuable skill to have if one wishes to be an entrepreneur. This paper demonstrates...

Adam Smith demonstrated how self-interest and the “invisible hand” of the marketplace allocated scarce resources efficiently and promoted social welfare. Unfortunately, the invisible hand argument led to the belief that regulation is unnecessary and that “greed is good.” This paper uses...

The Internet has had a profound effect on the speed and global reach of competition, which has pushed the need for adaptivity to the forefront of corporate survival. Because of an unprecedented convergence of technologies, threats to companies can come from unexpected places. This necessitates a...

Happiness has become a serious area of research in many disciplines including psychology, economics, education, and business. There is a growing body of research showing a significant relationship between gratitude and happiness. Practicing gratitude and generosity are important for all who seek...

The world today is experiencing a leadership crisis. One thing is evident: The leadership style that worked in the industrial economy will not work today where integrity and creativity are crucial if an organization is to thrive. We live in an information/knowledge economy defined by...

Yes, it does. This paper finds novel evidence that salesforce gender composition has first order importance in buffering demand irregularities. We use detailed administrative data on the population of bank-branches in India. We show that savings and term deposits respond negatively to an...

Availability of real-time information facilitates efficient production coordination. Effective applications of RFID technology in the automated manufacturing environment can help optimize system. Information available on real time basis, increase the efficiency and effectiveness of any...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is one of the latest trend in various industries which has changed the way automation is done. Data sharing on real time basis and without requirement of line of sight are the most important advantages of using this technology, as the...