Citeman Network Business Management Articles

Emphasis on Technology

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:55:07 +0000

Technology: Any equipment, tools or operating methods that are designed to make work more efficient. Suppose you need information on how well your department is meeting its production standards. A generation ago you probably would have had to submit a requisition to the operations control department. Their response may have taken a couple of weeks, [...]

Regional Distribution of the US Population

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:53:46 +0000

Marketers are increasingly learning that there are important regional differences in the United States and that for many products the shotgun approach of a single national advertising campaign is less effective than more precisely targeted regional strategies. Population is not distributed evenly across the United States but instead is concentrated in certain states and regions, with [...]

Weekends have become the most productive days

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:52:25 +0000

A budding professional looks forward to the weekend as a welcome break from the stress and grind of their work life, choosing to spend time with family, catching up on personal errands, heading off to the malls and markets or just sleeping in. Limited time availability makes it difficult to manage this during the week. [...]

There is a bright career in Retail sector

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:51:21 +0000

The growing culture of malls, multiplexes, and money power giving rise to buoyant consumerism have brought the Indian retail sector under the radar of international players. There are approximately 4.3 million retail outlets spread over the nation, which require about 3.25 million retail personnel at present. More outlets are added every month. It is estimated [...]

Eco Pal & IBS

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:50:08 +0000

Eco Pal is an innovative extra-curricular program to sensitize school children to the challenges of global warming. Global Warming and Climatic Changes have emerged as one of the most critical challenges before the world, leaving no part on the earth untouched. Some immediate action is required to be taken in this [...]

Part time MBA programs have risen in popularity

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:48:21 +0000

Part time MBA programs are specifically designed for working professionals who need to work and study at the same time. Quantum change and a paradigm shift in today’s turbulent world have revolutionized the way business is to be carried out with a constant need to address issues concerning higher productivity better [...]

Books Music and Gift Retail

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:46:39 +0000

The Composition and Size of the Sector: This Segment is estimated at Rs 11,500 crores, of which the organized retail segment stands at Rs 1,450 crores. Key Players on Book & Music Retail in India: Land mark pioneered the concept of family centric multi product leisure stores, catering to the needs of all members of [...]

Fuel and Petrol Retail: Significant Sector

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:44:12 +0000

The petrol retail sector can be termed as one of the most organized sectors of the retail industry. In line with the strong GDP growth, the petroleum sector saw a significant increase in the consumption of petroleum products during 2006-07, with the year on year growth touching a level of 5.9% which has resulted in [...]

Jewelry retail

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:42:42 +0000

The composition of the Sector: The two major segments of the sector in India are gold Jewelry and diamonds. Gold jewelry forms around 80 per cent of the Indian jewelry market, with the balance comprising of fabricated studded jewelry that includes diamond as well as gem stone studded jewelry. Gold jewelry and colored gem segments [...]

Footwear market

cite-write — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:41:11 +0000

The Composition of the Sector: The footwear market would primarily comprise of footwear for men, women and children. Footwear is classified according to four basic types: shoes, boots, slippers and rubbers and overshoes. It is further classified into active sports, spectator sports and dress wear. Within each type there would be further variety, shapes, styles [...]