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Original Article
Open Access
Protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) in India
B. Shafiulla
· pp. 5–14
DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2013/v6i3/59977
The issue of Geographical Indications (GIs) has been debated in India and globally at various forums like the World Trade Organization (WTO). World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) provides for the protection of GIs at an international level. 'Geographical Indication' refers …
Keywords:
Geographical Indications, Trademarks, Intellectual Property Rights, Registration and Infringement, GIs, Goods
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Original Article
Open Access
Logistics Concept of Management: A Systematic Approach to Dynamic Optimization of a Firm's Business Performance
Zdravko Zekic, Luka Samarzija
· pp. 15–26
DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2013/v6i3/59978
In today's turbulent times, in order to successfully solve the managerial problems faced while running a firm, the existing managing paradigms should be replaced with new ones. The mechanical, cause-and-consequence, linear and determinist understanding of today ought to be replaced …
Keywords:
Logistics, Logistics System, The Logistics Concept of Management, Systems Theory, Adaptability, Flexibility, Intellectual Capital, Dynamic Optimization of the Firm
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Original Article
Open Access
Job-Related Factors Vis-a-Vis Labour-Management Relations
Maria Jesily
· pp. 27–33
DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2013/v6i3/59980
The absence of strikes and lockouts does not mean that complete harmony prevails in the labour-management relations. The discontent between the management and the labour is due to some job-related factors. On realizing the importance of this issue, the present …
Keywords:
Job Related Factors, Wage, Job Interest, Job Security, Working Conditions, Welfare Measures and Personal Policy, Labour-Management Relations
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Original Article
Open Access
A Case Study on Tamil Nadu Government's Welfare Schemes to Motivate SMEs Manufacturing Wet Grinders in Coimbatore
Hariharan Ganeshan
· pp. 34–39
DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2013/v6i3/59983
The present case study is a review of SMEs manufacturing wet grinders in Coimbatore region. This study describes and analyzes how the Tamil Nadu Government's welfare scheme of providing table top wet grinders to women beneficiaries ( free of cost) …
Keywords:
SME, Entrepreneurs, Wet Grinder Manufacturers, Tamil Nadu Government
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Original Article
Open Access
A Study of Credit Rating Potential and Awareness Among SMEs in Baddi Region of Himachal Pradesh
Sarbjit Singh Bedi, Amit Kumar Lal, Sukhwinder Kaur
· pp. 40–44
DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2013/v6i3/59984
Purpose: This research paper aims to find out the awareness level of credit-rating agencies among SMEs and to find out the factors which enhance the growth of credit rating products.Design/Methodology/Approach: Data was collected through self administered survey of around 150 …
Keywords:
Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Credit Rating
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Original Article
Open Access
Corporate Social Responsibility as a Tool to Increase Happiness Among Workers in an Organization
Ruth Wolf
· pp. 45–49
DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2013/v6i3/59986
Organizations today devote a great deal of resources to applying a 'positive psychology' approach in the workplace. Many studies point out that it is possible to increase employee motivation and make work in the company more efficient, and it has …
Keywords:
Happiness, Corporate Social Responsibility, Organization, Workplace, Employee/Employer, Positive Psychology
