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Inference on Categorical Survey Response:A Predictive Approach
(2009-08-22)
We consider the estimation of finite population proportions of categorical survey responses obtained by probability sampling. The customary design-based estimator does not make use of the auxiliary data available for all ...
Airport Privatization in India:Lessons from the Bidding Process in Delhi and Mumbai
(2009-08-22)
Modernization of Delhi and Mumbai airports had been considered as early as 1996 by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). In June 2003, the AAI board approved a modernization proposal. These airports accounted for 47% of ...
Models in Management Science: Issues in Implementation
(2009-08-22)
Based on an empirical analysis of several real-life case studies in this paper, we identify the key drivers for maximizing the chances of successful implementation of management science models. The choice of (technique) ...
A Conceptual Note on Influencing Store Loyalty: Implications for Indian Retailers
(2009-08-21)
Store loyalty is the most initial variable of interest to retailers. This paper reviews existing retail literature to identify the dimensions of store loyalty; with specific focus on its antecedents such as store image. ...
Bringing about Changes at a Large Engineering College:Lessons for Designers and Implementers of Large Scale Change Efforts
(2009-08-22)
This paper outlines a change management program undertaken at Maritime Engineering Institute in India. The intervention came in the form of a focused three month effort where the first author, a professor of OB at a leading ...
Hedonism and Culture: Impact on Shopper Behaviour
(2009-08-21)
Increasingly consumer shopping behaviour is being seen from the holistic perspective of the entire shopping experience. The experiential view of shopping takes a far more holistic approach to the consumption process, right ...
Competition Law in India: Need to Go Slow and Steady
(2009-09-02)
The globalized and liberalized Indian economy is witnessing cut-throat competition. To provide institutional support to healthy and fair competition, there is a requirement of better regulatory and adjudicatory mechanism. ...
Transformation from rule bound government agency to a Customer centric service facility: The case of Indian Passport Offices
(2009-09-02)
This paper documents the existing systems, procedures and performance of regional passport offices in India. The system today is administered by rules and procedures. The average (response) time to obtain a passport by an ...
Net-Based Promotions: Practices, Prospects and Challenges
(2009-09-02)
Twentieth century brought around one of the most dynamic technological advancement, which opened vistas to interactive electronic communication. Internet, which is a worldwide system of linked computer networks, is the ...
Women managers from myths to reality
(2009-09-05)
The role of women worldwide is undergoing a dramatic change. Women today share the podium with men in almost all the fields, be it in kitchen or in defence. Workingwomen are no longer a rarity and are now accepted as an ...