Institute of Management

This study deals with the understanding of role of Self Help Group (SHG) in socioeconomic development of rural women of Durg district of Chhattisgarh. Social development and economic development was evaluated on the basis of community and individual indicators. Hence, the study considered four independent variables, viz; Community Social Indicators, Individual Social Indicators, Community Economic Indicators and Individual Economic Indicators to analyze socioeconomic development of rural women. An instrument of 46 items was generated by using social and economic indicators of socioeconomic development (Singh, 2014). Questionnaire was designed and translated in local language for data collection using likert scale. Three blocks of Durg district of Chhattisgarh 250 SHG members were selected as a sample size. Factor analysis and regression is used with the help of SPSS 21 for data analysis. The study reveals that both social and economic indicators have significant positive impact on SocioEconomic Development of rural women of Durg district. The antecedents " social respect and communication of Individual Social Indicators have significant impact on Social Development of women of Durg district of Chhattisgarh. Income and asset resources of Individual Economic Indicators are having greater impact on Economic development of women of Durg district of Chhattisgarh. The study suggested that government should take initiative to promote income generating activities so that women can get economically developed. (Dr. K. Kanniammal, 2011)

This study deals with the understanding of socioeconomic development of rural women through Self Help Group (SHG) with reference to Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. Social development and economic development was evaluated on the basis of community and individual indicators. Hence, the study considered four independent variables, viz; Community Social Indicators, Individual Social Indicators, Community Economic Indicators and Individual Economic Indicators to analyze socioeconomic development of rural women. An instrument of 46 items was generated by using social and economic indicators of socioeconomic development (Singh, 2014). Questionnaire was designed and translated in local language for data collection using likert scale. Three blocks of Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh 250 SHG members were selected as a sample size. Factor analysis and regression is used with the help of SPSS 21 for data analysis. The study reveals that both social and economic indicators have significant positive impact on SocioEconomic Development of rural women of Rajnandgaon district. The antecedents' social respect and communication of Individual Social Indicators have significant impact on Social Development of women of Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. Income and asset resources of Individual Economic Indicators are having greater impact on Economic development of women of Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. The study suggested that government should take initiative to promote income generating activities so that women can get economically developed. (Dr. K. Kanniammal, 2011)

This study deals with the understanding of role of Self Help Group (SHG) in socioeconomic development of rural women of Durg district of Chhattisgarh. Social development and economic development was evaluated on the basis of community and individual indicators. Hence, the study considered four independent variables, viz; Community Social Indicators, Individual Social Indicators, Community Economic Indicators and Individual Economic Indicators to analyze socioeconomic development of rural women. An instrument of 46 items was generated by using social and economic indicators of socioeconomic development (Singh, 2014). Questionnaire was designed and translated in local language for data collection using likert scale. Three blocks of Durg district of Chhattisgarh 250 SHG members were selected as a sample size. Factor analysis and regression is used with the help of SPSS 21 for data analysis. The study reveals that both social and economic indicators have significant positive impact on SocioEconomic Development of rural women of Durg district. The antecedents " social respect and communication of Individual Social Indicators have significant impact on Social Development of women of Durg district of Chhattisgarh. Income and asset resources of Individual Economic Indicators are having greater impact on Economic development of women of Durg district of Chhattisgarh. The study suggested that government should take initiative to promote income generating activities so that women can get economically developed. (Dr. K. Kanniammal, 2011)

This study deals with the understanding of socioeconomic development of rural women through Self Help Group (SHG) with reference to Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. Social development and economic development was evaluated on the basis of community and individual indicators. Hence, the study considered four independent variables, viz; Community Social Indicators, Individual Social Indicators, Community Economic Indicators and Individual Economic Indicators to analyze socioeconomic development of rural women. An instrument of 46 items was generated by using social and economic indicators of socioeconomic development (Singh, 2014). Questionnaire was designed and translated in local language for data collection using likert scale. Three blocks of Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh 250 SHG members were selected as a sample size. Factor analysis and regression is used with the help of SPSS 21 for data analysis. The study reveals that both social and economic indicators have signif...

This study deals with the understanding of socio-economic development of rural women through Self Help Group (SHG) with reference to Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. Social development and economic development was evaluated on the basis of community and individual indicators. Hence, the study considered four independent variables, viz; Community Social Indicators, Individual Social Indicators, Community Economic Indicators and Individual Economic Indicators to analyze socio-economic development of rural women. An instrument of 46 items was generated by using social and economic indicators of socio-economic development (Singh, 2014). Questionnaire was designed and translated in local language for data collection using likert scale. Three blocks of Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh 250 SHG members were selected as a sample size. Factor analysis and regression is used with the help of SPSS 21 for data analysis. The study reveals that both social and economic indicators have sig...

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine the roles of the innovation and the creativity in order to improve the performance of the entrepreneur. Along with this the performance of the entrepreneur and its adverse effect on the position of the family business of the company in different market are discussed.   Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework of the study includes the various studies conducted by various researchers in the Entrepreneurial Performance in the family business with regarding to Banking sector.   Design/methodology/approach- In this research article the researcher selects the secondary qualitative data collection method. With the help of secondary qualitative data collection method, the researcher can be able to collect the data from the existing information that are provided in the existing articles.   Findings: The major findings of the study is that with the help of innovation and creativity, the production level of the organization is  improved ...

The present technology commonly used for trimming the grass is by using the manually handle device. In this project we have automated the machine for trimming the grass. The device consists of linear blade which is operated with the help of the motor the power supply for the motor is by using battery. The battery can be charge by using power supply and solar panel. In case of any obstacles in the path it is sensed by using an IR sensor. If there is any variation then the device using free direction sensor and find the new path to travel. The above feature is enabled so that the damage to the hardware of the device is avoided. In future the automation of the device will play a vital role in world wide. Now a days there are lots of development work has peen pending but there are still some labor power which requires lots of income distribution for a small work. So this is required that some work should have some other alternative so that the labor power wastage can be avoided. So in our project we are trying to make a daily purpose robot which is able to cut the grasses in lawn. The project work will be done according to the proper application based fabrication. The system will have some automation work for guidance and other obstacle detection. The system will have a power source that is battery and a solar panel will be attached on the top of the robot. Moving the grass cutters with a standard motor powered grass cutters is an inconvenience, and no one takes pleasure in it. Cutting grass cannot be easily accomplished by elderly, younger, grass cutter moving with engine create noise pollution due to the loud engine, and local air pollution due to the combustion in the engine. Also, a motor powered engine requires periodic maintenance such as changing the engine oil. Even though electric solar grass are environmentally friendly, they too can be an inconvenience. Along with motor powered grass cutter, ele ctric grass cutters are also hazardous and cannot be easily used by all. Also, if the electric grass cutter is corded, mowing could prove to be problematic and dangerous. The prototype will also be will be charged from sun by using solar panels.

ABSTRACT
The two decade old phenomenon of globalization has changed the ways and means of providing banking services in
India. The public sector banks which were working with governmental support were exposed to stiff competition
from private sector and foreign banks. Customers have benefitted from these changes as banking institutions are
making strategies to attract and retain customers for their bank. The customers now have an option to choose a
particular bank in comparison to others which has made this completion even tougher to fight. The present paper is
an attempt to understand the factors responsible for choice of a particular bank in comparison to another. The study
was conducted empirically and data was collected from 120 customers of selected private and public sector banks.
The researchers identified two factors which responsible for the choice of a particular bank in comparison to
another namely (i) service elements and (ii) cost to customers. The researchers have conducted factor analysis
reliability statistics and summation score of perception of customers of selected public and private sector banks.
Further Satisfying and dissatisfying score were also studied for variables identified through factor analysis. It was
found that variables (i) attitude and (ii) tangibility were identified as satisfying variable for both public and private
sector bank.
Keywords: Attitude, Competence, Tangibility, Convenience, Processing fees.

Purpose: Shopping online is different from traditional shopping in terms of experience on the part of consumers. Consumers in traditional markets can touch and feel the products before purchasing it and on the other hand in virtual markets products can be assessed visually only. The purpose of this paper is to understand online shopping behavior of consumers in India. Design/methodology: Researchers have conducted an empirical study of 100 online shoppers to identify their online shopping behaviour using Structural equation modeling. Major Findings: The key finding of the study indicates that demographic profile of customers, type of products to be purchased, online seller of the product, and the characteristics of online shopping website had positive impact on the intention and online shopping behavior of the customers in India. Implications: This paper will help marketers to devise ways and means to pull online shoppers, and will be helpful for customer to understand the merits and demerits of online shopping. Originality/value: This is a fairly original paper which analyses the factors that influence the intention and online shopping behavior of the customers in India.

Economic Development is an ongoing process which has altered the factors of environment in India and across the world. Environmental degradation is the outcome of continuous industrialization, modernization and urbanization which seem to be an inclusive feature of growth and development. Azim (2009) opined that unsystematic process of development has resulted in environmental changes which are difficult to be altered or changed in the course of time.  The rampant use of modern technology to provide ease and comfort to routine daily life by usage of products like cars, washing machine and fridge has directly or indirectly affected the environmental balance and has resulted in global warming. Customers in general and policy makers in particular across the world have understood the necessity of framing vital policy to safeguard and maintain the environment for better future. Iyer and Banarjee (1993) indicated that the customers concern for green practices have gained momentum in the recent time. Further government at central and state level is making policies to safeguard the environmental concerns.
In the above backdrop the present paper is an attempt to:
• Classify the customers on the basis of their approach towards environmental practices
• Understand the impact of eco friendly carry bags policies made by the government on the various segment of customers.   
Keywords: Environmental Degradation, Environment, Eco-friendly Carry Bags, Global warming

The phenomenon of globalization with its concept of “Vasudev Kutumbkum” has changed the ways and means of doing business in India. The Indian economy has experienced economic growth due to foreign direct investment and foreign institutional investment after opening its economy in 1993. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has become an important source of technology, capital and expertise which has accelerated economic growth and stability in India. Economist and policy makers have their individual assessment regarding the merits and demerits of foreign direct investment in India. Sharma (2003) argued that foreign direct investment can facilitate economic and social transformation in specific human and material resources; promoting strategic activities inducing and facilitating critical government policies and providing working capital for carrying out programmes involving a transformation of the structure of the economy.In the above the paper wishes to study the following issues:
1. To assess the governmental policy with respect to FDI in India.
2. To analyze the present position of FDI in India.
3. To study the impact of FDI on (i) Gross Domestic Product, (ii) Balance of Payment, (iii) Gross Fixed Capital Formation, (iv) Export, (vii) Forex Reserve across various sectors in India.
4. To study the challenges faced by Indian industries to attract more FDI and suggest strategies to attract more FDI in India based on the findings of the research.
Key words: Foreign Direct Investment, Gross Domestic Product,, Balance of Payment, Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Forex Reserve

Globalization is a two decade old phenomenon which is affected the process of using and providing banking services in India. The advent of private sector and foreign banks has forced the public sector banks to assess and reassess the usage of technology in providing simple banking services. A large number of studies have been conducted in India and across the worlds to measure the factors that determine the quality of offline and online services. Zeithaml (1988) indicated that service gap can be assessed by understanding the customers expectation and perception regarding the quality of services provided by a service provider. Customers in financial service markets choose a specific financial institution based upon its reputation in the market as financial service providers deal with hard earned money of customers. Che-Ha  and  Hashim (2007) opined that brand reputation is a result of customers perception towards various aspects of providing service. The main purpose of the paper is to assess the customers perception towards of quality and brand reputation of alternate banking services provided by State Bank of India in Raipur city. The researchers conducted a survey of 300 customers of State Bank of India who were using alternate banking channel to assess their satisfaction with respect to its service quality and reputation. The researchers assessed that factors like system availability,  E-fulfillment,  cost  effectiveness,  brand  perception,  security and responsiveness, efficiency, Ease and Convenience to use, Contact, Perceived Value have an impact on customers choice to use an alternate banking channel and their satisfaction towards alternative channel with respect to quality of services provided by alternative channel in  Raipur city. This paper helps in analyzing the factors which help in maintaining the quality of alternate banking services provided by State Bank of India.  The bankers and alternate channel designers can assess the factors affecting quality of alternate channel of their bank and can devise strategies to increase the satisfaction and usage of alternative bank channels.
Keywords:  Alternate Bank Channel, Service Quality, Reputation, Service Quality, E- Fulfillment.

Purpose: Investors always try to make rational decision while analyzing and interpreting
information collected from various sources for different investment avenues to arrive at an optimal
investment decision. But at the same time they are influenced by various psychological factors that
influence them internally and bias their investment decision. Linter (1998) studied the various factors
that influence internally the informed investment decision and included them under the discipline of
behavioural finance. Behavioural finance studies how people make investment decision and
influenced by internal factors and bias. The main purpose of the paper is to assess impact of
behavioural factors over mutual fund investment decision made by investors in Raipur city.
Design/methodology/approach: The researchers conducted a survey on factors of behaviour of
investors with respect to investment in mutual fund industry from 300 investors of mutual funds across
different demographic profiles in Raipur city.
Major Result / Findings: The researchers assessed that factors like perception, motivation, incentive
potential, intensity of cues play major role in formation of intention to invest which further influence
investors in Raipur city to take investment decision that determines their satisfaction with mutual fund
which is based on performance and growth of a particular mutual fund.
Implications: This paper helps in analyzing the factors which influence formation of intention to
invest and further direct towards investment in a particular mutual fund. Various mutual fund
companies can concentrate on these factors to devise strategies to pull investors to invest in their
mutual fund.
Originality/value: This a fairly original paper which has tested the model developed by researchers
using SEM.
Paper type: Empirical and descriptive
Keywords: Behavioural finance, investment decision, intention to invest, mutual fund, SEM.

Employer branding has become an important strategic tool for practitioners and academicians all over the world. The world economy is facing shortage of talent pool. In todays knowledge based economy where there is transformation from personnel management to human resource management and then to Human resources development, human capital has become the deciding differentiating factors in the competitive business world. In recent survey conducted by Man power Group (2013) highlighted that almost 60% of the organization in India perceived that they are unable to match right people with right jobs as they lack required talent and skills to perform a job.  Thus it has become essentially important for the HR practitioners to develop and project their organization as a “great place to work” in the eyes of potential and current employees through the process of Employer branding. In the present context the present paper aims at studying the awareness and activities undertaken by selected organization in terms of employer branding and its impact on attraction and retention of employees

Key Words: Knowledge Economy, Human Capital, Employer Branding, External Branding, Internal Branding, Retention, Value Proposition

Retention of efficient manpower in the organization has become a major concern area for management of any organization in the present era. Various surveys and statistics in recent times have revealed that attrition rate in certain sectors like information technology and financial services have shown alarming increasing projections. Many experts argue that this may be due to numerous job offers by competitors and various luring benefits associated with it. This phenomenon has necessitated for companies to develop strategies which will help them in retaining the scarce human capital in their respective organizations. To overcome the above problem a new occidental concept originated in 90’s known as “Employer Branding “. Employer branding can be defined as various measures adopted by any business entity to portray itself as best employer in all the aspects in the industry. Employer branding is basically a threes step process 1.value proposition 2. External branding and 3.internal branding/ marketing.  This empirical article is an attempt to develop and validate the scale which can measure the strength of internal employer brand of any organization. This article describes the constructs of Employer branding and development of internal marketing /internal branding scale.
Key words: Employer Branding, Internal Branding, External Branding, Value proposition, Best Employer.

Aim – The aim of this paper is to study the implication of process of Employer branding on the employees working in the selected financial institution in terms of their engagement with work and their employing organization. 
Approach:  The findings of this paper are based on the primary survey conducted on the employees of the selected financial institution and it presents their awareness regarding the process of employer branding and its relationship with employee engagement.
Findings: this paper highlights the integrated approach of the selected financial institution towards developing employee value preposition and then disseminating the information through internal branding exercise. It thereafter studies the role of employer branding on the levels of employee engagement. 
Managerial Implications: financial service sector is characterized by high attrition rate in the present scenario. This paper aims at studying the factors that can play a vital role in developing employee engagement by emphasizing the factors that an organization should highlight as its employee value proposition through the process of branding.
Key words: Employer Branding, Employee Value Proposition, Employee Engagement, Employer of Choice, Affective Engagement