The Tiara of Knowledge Mangement This book provides an overview of the authors’ thoughts and perspective on Human Capital . Human Capital may be defined as the sum total of attitude and skills required for accomplishing a task that comes into existence because of education , exposure and experience . The Human Capital is part of Intellectual which is the most important part of the three components of Intellectual Capital and the rest two are known as Structural or Organizational and Social Capital . The management of Human Capital is dependent on , and; is an integral part of the Knowledge Management coupled with emerging field of Wisdom Management . This book is an endeavor to trace the interrelatedness of the Human Capital as a part of Knowledge Management (KM ) as depicted in Rigveda ( ‘Ved’ means Knowledge ) and is in consonance with the latest trend of KM as on date . Though the Indian i.e. oriental thought , as envisaged in Rigveda has delineated the KM under Shruti Tradition depicting the mantra of KM which is described in 1.81.1 . In a way, knowledge was recorded during C. 1500-1200 BCE which is known as Rigveda ; but the same was relegated to the oblivion till Ralph T.H. Griffith translated Rigveda into English in 1912 subsequent to its earlier translation into German in 1845 by Max Muller . The usefulness of this ancient KM into the modern KM as propounded by IT Companies in 1996 onwards led by the successful implementation of KM in Microsoft, and it started ; a chain of KM as an effective tool for optimization for C – Suite executives in corporate world across the globe. This new form of KM has been implemented by almost all the modern organizations .This book is an attempt to pinpoint the ways , tools , drivers ,in addition to ; the skills required by the managers in implementing KM in an organization in 21st Century besides underlining the prominence of Human Capital as an eternal source for remaining at the pinnacle .
This book has been written by studying the knowledge management implementation at POWERGRID India, one of the largest power distribution companies in the world. The patterns which have led to models, both hypothesized and data-enabled, have been provided. The book suggests ways and means to follow for knowledge management implementation, especially for organizations with multiple business verticals to follow. The book underlines that knowledge is both an entity and organizational asset which can be managed. A holistic view of knowledge management implementation has been provided. It also emphasizes the phenomenological importance of human resource parameters as compared to that of technological parameters. Various hypotheses have been tested to validate the significant models hypothesized. This work will prove useful to corporations, researchers, and independent professionals working to study or implement knowledge management paradigms.
In the aftermath of COVID-19 and perennially changing geopolitical scenario, the imminent danger to planet Earth which is already overloaded by more than six times of its bearing capacity; the URGENCY of sustainable behaviour has taken a back seat. During the G-20 Summit and its documentation as New Delhi G-20 Leaders Declaration-2023, the focus has been brought back on sustainability. This book is an outcome of study of sustainable behaviour at the workplace besides suggesting ways and means for its development and implementation.
Dynamics of Investment Introduction 1.1.1 Indian Financial System 1.1.2 Theory of Planned Behaviour & Investment Behaviour 1.2 Background of the Problem 1.3 Theoretical Framework & Justification 2.2 Conceptual Background and Constructs’ Description 2.2.1 Attitude as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.2 Subjective Norms as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.3 Perceived Behavioural Control as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.4 Risk Tolerance as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.5 Financial Interest& Knowledge as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.6 Financial Self efficacy as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.7 Tendency towards savings and investment as a determinant of Investment intention 4.6.1 Association between Gender and Dynamics of Investment Intention 4.6.2 Association between Age group and Determinants of Investment Intention 4.6.3 Association between Education and Determinants of investment Intention 4.6.4 Association between Occupation and Determinants of Investment Intention 4.6.5 Association between Income and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.1 Demographic Profile of the investors 5.2.2 Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.3 Relationship between Determinants and Investment Intention 5.2.4 Demographic association with the Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.1 Gender and the Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.2 Age group and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.3 Education and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.4 Occupation and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.5 Income and Determinants of Investment Intention
This book has been written by studying the knowledge management implementation at POWERGRID India, one of the largest power distribution companies in the world. The patterns which have led to models, both hypothesized and data-enabled, have been provided. The book suggests ways and means to follow for knowledge management implementation, especially for organizations with multiple business verticals to follow. The book underlines that knowledge is both an entity and organizational asset which can be managed. A holistic view of knowledge management implementation has been provided. It also emphasizes the phenomenological importance of human resource parameters as compared to that of technological parameters. Various hypotheses have been tested to validate the significant models hypothesized. This work will prove useful to corporations, researchers, and independent professionals working to study or implement knowledge management paradigms.
In the aftermath of COVID-19 and perennially changing geopolitical scenario, the imminent danger to planet Earth which is already overloaded by more than six times of its bearing capacity; the URGENCY of sustainable behaviour has taken a back seat. During the G-20 Summit and its documentation as New Delhi G-20 Leaders Declaration-2023, the focus has been brought back on sustainability. This book is an outcome of study of sustainable behaviour at the workplace besides suggesting ways and means for its development and implementation.
The basic purpose of the study was to understand the antecedent factors shaping the online purchase intent of shoppers from Delhi/NCR on lines of the widely acclaimed Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, UTAUT2 model. This study used the extended UTAUT2 to advance understanding of UTAUT2 and its applicability in context of shoppers in Delhi/NCR in a comprehensive manner.
Acknowledgement ix Foreword xi Preface xv Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Narrating the Self in Women Writings 42 Chapter 3: Kamala Das: Autobiographical Vs Fiction 70 Chapter 4: Preeti Shenoy: A Contemporary Voice 105 Chapter 5: Foregrounding Relationships: A complete eclipse of heart by Kamala Das and Preeti Shenoy 145 Chapter 6: Kamala Das and Preeti Shenoy: A Comparison of their Writings 182 Chapter 7: Conclusion 215 Excerpts from Interview of Preeti Shenoy by Manisha Dagar 233 Refrences & Bibliography 235
The Tiara of Knowledge Mangement This book provides an overview of the authors’ thoughts and perspective on Human Capital . Human Capital may be defined as the sum total of attitude and skills required for accomplishing a task that comes into existence because of education , exposure and experience . The Human Capital is part of Intellectual which is the most important part of the three components of Intellectual Capital and the rest two are known as Structural or Organizational and Social Capital . The management of Human Capital is dependent on , and; is an integral part of the Knowledge Management coupled with emerging field of Wisdom Management . This book is an endeavor to trace the interrelatedness of the Human Capital as a part of Knowledge Management (KM ) as depicted in Rigveda ( ‘Ved’ means Knowledge ) and is in consonance with the latest trend of KM as on date . Though the Indian i.e. oriental thought , as envisaged in Rigveda has delineated the KM under Shruti Tradition depicting the mantra of KM which is described in 1.81.1 . In a way, knowledge was recorded during C. 1500-1200 BCE which is known as Rigveda ; but the same was relegated to the oblivion till Ralph T.H. Griffith translated Rigveda into English in 1912 subsequent to its earlier translation into German in 1845 by Max Muller . The usefulness of this ancient KM into the modern KM as propounded by IT Companies in 1996 onwards led by the successful implementation of KM in Microsoft, and it started ; a chain of KM as an effective tool for optimization for C – Suite executives in corporate world across the globe. This new form of KM has been implemented by almost all the modern organizations .This book is an attempt to pinpoint the ways , tools , drivers ,in addition to ; the skills required by the managers in implementing KM in an organization in 21st Century besides underlining the prominence of Human Capital as an eternal source for remaining at the pinnacle .
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview of Development Sector organizations 1.2 Training Needs — Not-for-Profit Organizations’ Perspective 1.3 Operational defamation of training variables under study 1.5. Research Methodology 27 1.6. Limitations of the study 38 1.7. Outline of the Study 39 CHAPTER II THE VIGNETTE OF INDIA 2.1. Introduction 42 2.2 Theoretical foundations of Training 42 2.3 Training in Not-for-Profit Organizations 48 2.4 Summary and research gap 59 CHAPTER III RESPONDENTS: PROFILE AND OPINION ON ISSUES RELATED TO TRAINING 3.1. Introduction 60 3.2. Demographic profile of Respondents 60 3.3 Frequency distribution of training practices and issues related to Training 69 CHAPTER IV ASSOCIATION BETWEEN STATUS OF TRAINING AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHICS OF RESPONDENTS CHAPTER V PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS TOWARDS TRAINING PRACTICES IN DEVELOPMENT SECTOR CHAPTER VI COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Andragogical Interventions Higher Education in India Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Statement of the Problem 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Research Gaps 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Scope of the Study 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Organization of the Research Chapter 2 Context 2.1 Key Concepts of Flipped Learning Pedagogy and Its Evolvement 2.1.1 Historical Background 2.1.2 The Concept of Flipped Learning 2.1.3 Misconceptions about Flipped Learning 2.2 Theoretical Frameworks 2.3 Rising Interest in Flipped Learning Pedagogy 2.3.1 Research Studies on the Effects of Flipped Learning 2.3.2 Motivations to Apply Flipped Learning in Higher Education 2.3.3 Challenges and Barriers Faced in Flipped Learning 2.5 Pedagogical Framework and Course Design for Flipped Learning 2.6 Factors Impacting the Adoption of the Flipped Classroom 2.7 Strategies for Successful Implementation of Flipped Learning 2.8 Flipped Learning Use in Higher Education in India – Current Status and Challenges 2.9 Conceptual Framework of Flipped Learning in the Indian Context Chapter 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.1.1 Study Area 3.1.2 Data Sources 3.1.3 Rapid Appraisal Methodology 3.1.4 Questionnaire Survey 3.2 Unit of Analysis 3.3 Data Collection and Tools 3.3.1 Case Study of JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, India 3.3.2 Interviews with Key Informants 3.3.3 Focus Group Discussion. 3.3.4 Questionnaire Survey, Sample Size, and Reliability Chapter 4 Findings and Analysis 4.1 Application of Flipped Learning Pedagogy in Higher Education in India 4.1.1 Findings and Observations from a Visit to a College in India . 4.1.2 Findings from the Interviews 4.1.3 Findings from the Focus Group Discussion 4.2 Key Drivers for the Adoption of Flipped Learning 4.2.1 Findings and Descriptive Analysis 4.2.1.1 Breakdown of Respondents 4.2.1.2 Awareness of Flipped Learning 4.2.1.3 Experience with Flipping a Course 4.2.1.4 Educator Perspective on Students in Flipped Learning 4.2.1.5 Institutional Support 4.2.1.6 Challenges to Flip Courses 4.2.1.7 The Indian Context 4.2.2 Factor Analysis 4.3 Challenges Faced in Adoption of Flipped Learning in Higher Education in India 4.3.1 Total Interpretative Structural Modeling 4.3.1.1 Methodology for Challenges Identification and Validation 4.3.2 TISM Methodology and Model Development 4.4 Framework for Effective Implementation of Flipped Learning in Higher Education in India Chapter 5 Conclusion 5.1 Findings and Recommendations 5.2 Conclusion 5.3 Policy Recommendations and Actions for Indian Higher Education Institutes 5.4 Future Research
Dynamics of Investment Introduction 1.1.1 Indian Financial System 1.1.2 Theory of Planned Behaviour & Investment Behaviour 1.2 Background of the Problem 1.3 Theoretical Framework & Justification 2.2 Conceptual Background and Constructs’ Description 2.2.1 Attitude as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.2 Subjective Norms as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.3 Perceived Behavioural Control as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.4 Risk Tolerance as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.5 Financial Interest& Knowledge as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.6 Financial Self efficacy as a determinant of Investment intention 2.2.7 Tendency towards savings and investment as a determinant of Investment intention 4.6.1 Association between Gender and Dynamics of Investment Intention 4.6.2 Association between Age group and Determinants of Investment Intention 4.6.3 Association between Education and Determinants of investment Intention 4.6.4 Association between Occupation and Determinants of Investment Intention 4.6.5 Association between Income and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.1 Demographic Profile of the investors 5.2.2 Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.3 Relationship between Determinants and Investment Intention 5.2.4 Demographic association with the Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.1 Gender and the Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.2 Age group and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.3 Education and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.4 Occupation and Determinants of Investment Intention 5.2.4.5 Income and Determinants of Investment Intention
Indian English Literature Has Established Its Credentials All Over The World. Still Some Pointed Posers Concerning The Impact Of Multiculturality And The Choice Of English As A Medium On The Warp And Woof Of Indian English Literature Have To Be Confronted And Analysed Threadbare Not Merely In Theory But Also Through The Elucidation Of Some Key Texts From This Perspective. The Present Volume Is Devoted To This Critical Endeavour.The Volume Comprises Scholarly Studies Of The Works Of Kamala Das, Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao, Arun Joshi, Amitav Ghosh, Rohinton Mistry, Shobha De, Anita Desai And Arundhati Roy. The Theoretical Framework Pertains To The Multiculturality And The Critical Implications Of The Choice Of Medium In Indian English Literature.An Indispensable Source Of Fresh And Innovative Insight Into Indian English Literature. A Useful Supplement To The Existing Studies Of Indian Literature. A Fresh Perspective For Students, Teachers, Researchers Working In Literary Theory, Fiction Studies, Stylistics And Sociology Of Literature.
List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Evolutionary Prospective Chapter 3 Progression of the Pathways Chapter 4 Collation of the Outcomes Chapter 5 Epilogue and Thereafter
As the trespassers walked towards the mosque, the muezzin [...] jumped out of the darkness. Before the adversaries could discover his presence, he dashed straight towards Abhiram Das, the vairagi who was holding the idol in his hands and leading the group of intruders. [...] The sadhu quickly freed himself and, together with his friends, retaliated fiercely. Heavy blows began raining from all directions. Soon, the muezzin realized that he was no match for the men and that he alone would not be able to stop them. 22 December 1949: A conspiracy that began with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi culminated in the execution of the Ayodhya strategy. Late that night, a little-known sadhu, Abhiram Das, and his followers entered the Babri Masjid and planted an idol of Rama inside it. While it is known that the Hindu Mahasabha had a role in placing the idol in the mosque, the larger plot and the chain of events that led to that act have never been subject to rigorous scrutiny. Through intrepid research and investigation, Krishna Jha and Dhirendra K. Jha bring together the disparate threads of the buried narrative for the first time. Through a series of first-hand interviews with eyewitnesses and the unearthing of archival material, the authors take us behind the scenes to examine the motivations and workings of the Mahasabha members who pulled the strings. They also examine the liaison between Mahasabhaites and Hindu traditionalists in the Congress - an association that Jawaharlal Nehru sought to break in his cautious battle with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the right-wing forces. Ayodhya: The Dark Night uncovers, in vivid detail, what really transpired on the fateful night that was to leave a permanent scar on the Indian polity.
Scientific Study from the year 2015 in the subject Engineering - General, , language: English, abstract: Green Bitter gourds (Momordica charantia L.) belong to ‘cucurbitacceae’ family and are commonly called as bitter gourd, papailla, karalla, balsam apple and balsam pear etc. in different part of the world Bitter gourd contains an array of biologically active plant chemicals including triterpenes, protein and steroids. Bitter gourd have extremely low amount of calories but have a lot of valuable nutrients. In India, bitter gourd stored in the dried form. The indigenous practice is to dry the sliced vegetable in sun during October-November and used up to the month of May. However, the quality of the dried product is rather poor. Experiment were conducted in TNAU fluidized bed dryer to study the drying characteristic of green bitter gourd slices at five level of temperature (50,55,60,65,700C), five level of sample (100,125,150,175,200 g) and three level of air velocity (1.5,2,2.5 m/sec). Bitter gourd slice was dried in hot air dryer. Moisture loss data were recorded periodically at an interval of five minutes for the first forty minutes and consequently fifteen minutes intervals. Quality characteristics of bitter gourd slice were determined in terms of rehydration ratio, color, ash content. The data were analyzed to study drying characteristics of a bitter gourd. The effect of various factors was analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) technique. Second order model was fitted in the responses and independent variables using regression analysis. The drying behaviour of Bitter gourd was mathematically analyzed using Page’s, Logarithmic and Exponential models. The goodness of fit of the model was tested using coefficient of determination (R2),and standard error of estimate (SEE). The effect of drying temperature, air velocity, sample weight and their interactions were significant on drying time at 5% level of significance. Logarithmic model was found to describe the drying behaviour of Bitter gourd better as compared to Page’s and Exponential model. The optimum level of independent variable for drying of green gourd obtained by using numerical optimization of multiple responses viz, drying time, dehydration ratio, ash content, and color were temperature of 550C ,velocity 2.5m/sec sample size of 100g. These optimum values are recommended for drying of Bitter gourd.
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