Evaluation Of Suppliers For The Establishment Of Green Supply Chain Management In Steel Industries Using AHP - TOPSIS Method.

Volume 14 Issue 1 June - August 2019

Research Paper

Evaluation Of Suppliers For The Establishment Of Green Supply Chain Management In Steel Industries Using AHP - TOPSIS Method.

Rajesh Kumar*, Shiena Shekhar **

*, **Mechanical Engineering Department, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg, Chhattisgarh , India.

Kumar,R., & Shekhar, S. (2019). Evaluation Of Suppliers For The Establishment Of Green Supply Chain Management In Steel Industries Using AHP - TOPSIS Method. i-manager's Journal on Management, 14(1), 48-58.

Abstract

Supplier selection is one of the preliminary work for the establishment of Green Supply Chain Management. It is a process which incorporates planning, implementing and controlling the activities of an industry from the conservation of environment point of view. With the advent of globalization, green supply chain management has drawn maximum attention whether for the procurement of raw materials or for the delivery of the finished products as it costs about fifty percent of the company’s cost and if not managed properly, the competitors get an edge over others. The selection of the best supplier out of the available alternatives has a long lasting impact on the future of the business because any wrong decision taken in terms of evaluating the criteria and the suppliers would lead to the downfall of the firm. The process of supplier selection is cumbersome and requires strong statistical methods and decision making tools which have the capabilities to trade-off amongst various cardinal and ordinal preferences. Thus, it is looked upon as a multi-criteria decision making problem which includes both qualitative (quality, cost, minimum order quantities) & quantitative factors (Discipline, attitude, response etc.) and hence of strategic importance.

The Balanced Scorecard-An Enduring Management Key for Success

Volume 14 Issue 1 June - August 2019

Research Paper

The Balanced Scorecard-An Enduring Management Key for Success

S. Saraswathi*, Rani Rajan**, Sindhu***

*Department of Management Studies, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Gandipet, Hyderabad, India.

**Department of Master of Business Administration, Methodist College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

***Department of Management Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, India.

Saraswathi, S., Rajan, R., & Sindhu. (2019). The Balanced Scorecard-An Enduring Management Key for Success. i-manager's Journal on Management, 14(1), 41-47.

Abstract

To deal with the complexity in today's dynamic business environment caused by the existence of global players and continuous technology enhancements, the U.S authors Robert S.Kaplan & David Norton have innovated the Performance Management Tool-'The Balanced Scorecard' as a solution for the modern knowledge economy enterprises. It provides accurate information of the various activity levels of an organization, enabling the managers to monitor and control them effectively. The innovation hence acts as an effective & efficient tool for the policy-makers to focus on various areas of the organization which needs attention and strike a better balance between them.

Selection of The Best Laptop Model by the Application of FUZZY-AHP Methodology

Volume 14 Issue 1 June - August 2019

Survey Paper

Selection of The Best Laptop Model by the Application of FUZZY-AHP Methodology

Soupayan Mitra*, Shankha Shubhra Goswami**

*Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, Jalpaiguri, India.

**Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, Dhenkanal, Odisha, India.

Mitra, S., & Goswami, S. S. (2019). Selection of The Best Laptop Model by the Application of FUZZY-AHP Methodology. i-manager's Journal on Management, 14(1), 35-40.

Abstract

Multi criteria decision making is one of the important areas in decision making process that helps the decision maker to select the best option among different available alternatives having different number of criteria as well as sub-criteria. The criteria as well as sub-criteria may have different levels of preferences and some of them may be conflicting in nature among themselves with respect to the most desired decision characteristics. In this present analysis one of the MCDM tools i.e. FUZZY-AHP is adopted to select the best laptop models among 6 different models actual available in the market having different configurations. The objective of this paper is to propose the best model among these 6 models based on different criteria (e.g. RAM, Hard Disk Capacity, Processor, Screen Size etc.) as well as sub-criteria (e.g. The laptop models may be available in different screen size like 14-inch, 15.6 inch etc.). A physical market survey has been done to know the choices and preferences of the common laptop users and based on this market survey the analysis have been carried out.

The impact of job stress, workload and long working hours on the job satisfaction of Government doctors at Tamil Nadu

Volume 14 Issue 1 June - August 2019

Research Paper

The impact of job stress, workload and long working hours on the job satisfaction of Government doctors at Tamil Nadu

Nithyajothi Govindaraju *

Segi University, Malaysia.

Govindaraju, N. (2019). The Impact Of Job Stress, Workload And Long Working Hours On The Job Satisfactionof Government Doctors At Tamil Nadu. i-manager's Journal on Management, 14(1), 27-34.

Abstract

The doctor's profession is considered as dignified as it is directly related to the lives of human beings. In Tamilnadu, there is a general inclination that in government hospitals, the patients are not treated adequately by the doctors, and Government doctors concentrate more on their private clinic. The study objective is to find out job stress, workload, and long working hours influencing job satisfaction among the government hospital Doctors of Tamilnadu. The study sample comprised of 250 doctors working in government hospitals in Nagapattinam Dist. 250 Questionnaires were distributed. From which 155 were received back and considered for data analysis. The data analysis tool is SPSS version 22. The study results concluded that long working hours and workload have a positive relationship with job satisfaction. Job stress has a negative relationship with a government doctor's job satisfaction.

The Impact of the In Store Environment on Consumer Behaviour

Volume 14 Issue 1 June - August 2019

Research Paper

The Impact of the In Store Environment on Consumer Behaviour

Iva Starc*, Robert W. Robertson**

*,**University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Robertson, R. W., & Starc, I. (2019). The Impact of the In Store Environment on Consumer Behaviour. i-manager's Journal on Management, 14(1), 17-26.

Abstract

An increasingly competitive global retail sector requires that firms reconsider their marketing and sales strategies. In particular, significantly increasing online sales have served to focus the attention of retailers on all aspects of the on ground for consumers. One specific area of interest is to enhance the in store shopping experiences of consumers by improving the in store design and operational aspects of the on ground shopping process. This paper explores the increasing importance of the in store environment and experiences on consumer behaviour.

The Perfect Motivation Mix: A Case of Application of HRM Ratios

Volume 14 Issue 1 June - August 2019

Research Paper

The Perfect Motivation Mix: A Case of Application of HRM Ratios

Mqondisi Bhebhe *

Academic Author and educator with Studiosity, Australia.

Bhebhe, M. (2019). The Perfect Motivation Mix: A Case of Application of HRM Ratios. i-manager's Journal on Management, 14(1), 1-16.

Abstract

Currently, the debate between financial and non-financial rewards among researchers is a tug-of-war, with the opposing sides often criticising each other but failing to present a comprehensive alternative solution that could bring this issue to rest once and for all. Although the majority of the industry’s theorists have reached consensus on the need to balance between both financial and non-financial elements, they have, however, left it to the managers themselves to use their own discretion on what they feel is fair and the result has been the application of rewards in subjective proportions, a move that has even worsened instead of improving the situation. This report proposes additional Human Resource Management Ratios in addition to the existing ones; this will help them understand the proportions of both financial/non-financial rewards present in the current motivation mixes and help them adjust them more conveniently using a standard warning metric. It concludes by emphasising the importance for management to understand the limits of implementing reward systems since all are experimental programmes and that control mechanisms must always be measurable to avert potential disasters in the process.

A Study on Financial Performance of Indian Banking Industry

Volume 13 Issue 4 March - May 2019

Research Paper

A Study on Financial Performance of Indian Banking Industry

Vedala Naga Sailaja*, T. Umamaheswara Rao**

*-** Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Sailaja, V. N., & Rao, T. U. (2019). A Study on Financial Performance of Indian Banking Industry. i-manager's Journal on Management, 13(4), 56-63. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.13.4.15037

Abstract

Banks play a crucial role in the economic prosperity of every nation. As per RBI guidelines, they exercise control over the supply of money in circulation. Banks act as financial intermediaries, which accept deposits and channelize the same to lending activities. Hence they can be considered as a vital source for helping the other industries and firms in money matters. The fate of other industries depends on the performance of banks. In any country if the banking industry is in turmoil, it affects the other sectors which in turn it will have a downbeat impact on the economy. Moreover, increased competition, new information technologies, and less government restrictions led the banks to face more problems (Chaudhary & Sharma, 2011). Hence it is essential to analyse how the banking sector performance is influenced by other factors. Hence this article presents the performance of banking industry in terms of growth in deposits, advances and total assets, and also the impact of total deposits on bank's profitability. This kind of study helps the management of banks to take corrective action and improves banking performance (Abara, 2015).