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Microfinance In India And The Role Of It, Rahul Bhattacharya Dec 2002

Microfinance In India And The Role Of It, Rahul Bhattacharya

IIMB Management Review

Microfinance has proved to be extremely effective as a means of improving the economic condition and empowering the rural poor through participatory credit lending schemes. In an award winning student essay, Rahul Bhattacharya explains that microfinance helps the poor in various ways, not only by improving their economic condition, but also by means of the attendant benefits that a higher income level has on factors like health, education, economic and social status of women, and the general standard of living.


Blending Business And It Strategy : A Conceptual Model, R Ramaswamy Dec 2002

Blending Business And It Strategy : A Conceptual Model, R Ramaswamy

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In this new age of the knowledge-based economy, the search for a more dynamic and sustainable competitive advantage has led to many organisations investing substantially in IT–based tools and solutions. But in most cases these investments have not been justified by the returns. The main reason for this is the disjointed manner of framing business and IT strategies leading to the segregation of the people, process, and technology aspects of management. Moreover, the benefits are marginal if carried out over existing strategies, structures, and processes. To derive the real benefits of investments in IT and paradigms of transformation in the …


Business On The Net : An Introduction To The ‘Whats‘ And ‘Hows‘ Of E-Commerce By Kamlesh N Agarwala, Amit Lal And Deeksha Agarwala, Macmillan India, 2000, Pp 227, Price: Rs 198., Sudha K Rajagopal Dec 2002

Business On The Net : An Introduction To The ‘Whats‘ And ‘Hows‘ Of E-Commerce By Kamlesh N Agarwala, Amit Lal And Deeksha Agarwala, Macmillan India, 2000, Pp 227, Price: Rs 198., Sudha K Rajagopal

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Business on the Net: An Introduction to the ‘Whats’ and ‘Hows’ of E-commerce provides a clear and accessible overview of the Internet and its role in electronic commerce. The authors explain the evolution of e-commerce from Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and electronic funds transfer systems to modern online business practices. The book details key concepts such as security, encryption, online transactions, customer acquisition, and global market reach. While technically comprehensive and supported by a useful glossary, it offers limited discussion of business models and market projections. Overall, it serves as a practical introductory guide for students and readers seeking to …


Computer Supported Cooperative Work – Issues And Implications For Workers, Organizations And Human Resource Management By Michael D Coovert And Lori Foster Thompson, Sage Publications, 2001., Rajesh Natarajan Jun 2002

Computer Supported Cooperative Work – Issues And Implications For Workers, Organizations And Human Resource Management By Michael D Coovert And Lori Foster Thompson, Sage Publications, 2001., Rajesh Natarajan

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Business Information Technology Management : Alternative And Adaptive Futures Edited By Ray Hackney And Dennis Dunn, Macmillan Press, 2000., Bhanu Pant Jun 2002

Business Information Technology Management : Alternative And Adaptive Futures Edited By Ray Hackney And Dennis Dunn, Macmillan Press, 2000., Bhanu Pant

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Managing Industrial Knowledge : Creation, Transfer And Utilization Edited By Ikujiro Nonaka And David Teece, New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2001., N Dayasindhu Mar 2002

Managing Industrial Knowledge : Creation, Transfer And Utilization Edited By Ikujiro Nonaka And David Teece, New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2001., N Dayasindhu

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Creating The Km Infrastructure At Infosys : The Technology Challenge, V P Kochikar Dec 2001

Creating The Km Infrastructure At Infosys : The Technology Challenge, V P Kochikar

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Knowledge Management And Competitive Advantage, Rishikesha T Krishnan Dec 2001

Knowledge Management And Competitive Advantage, Rishikesha T Krishnan

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This paper explores some of the links between knowledge management and competitive advantage and draws implications for knowledge management strategies for organisations.


Building A Knowledge Organisation : Overcoming Individual And Organisational Barriers, Abhoy K Ojha Dec 2001

Building A Knowledge Organisation : Overcoming Individual And Organisational Barriers, Abhoy K Ojha

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The Legal Aspects Of Knowledge Management, T S Suresh Dec 2001

The Legal Aspects Of Knowledge Management, T S Suresh

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No abstract provided.


Creating An Organisational Culture For Knowledge Management, Narendra M Agrawal Dec 2001

Creating An Organisational Culture For Knowledge Management, Narendra M Agrawal

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Knowledge Management In The Healthcare Sector, Srinivas Krishna Dec 2001

Knowledge Management In The Healthcare Sector, Srinivas Krishna

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The healthcare sector across the globe is under going a cultural transformation, as the traditional passive and respectful patient opulation is replaced by an assertive and sceptical group of ‘customers’. As the educated and informed consumer moves through the healthcare system and begins to use more services, s/he is demanding information and choice, engaging in self-care and selfmanagement of diseases, and asserting a voice in making healthcare decisions with providers. The proliferation of clinical data, outcomes management, provider information and pricing transparency will allow consumers to be responsible for their own destinies in a historically anti-consumer healthcare system. In fact, …


Learning From Linux, Sourav Mukherji Dec 2001

Learning From Linux, Sourav Mukherji

IIMB Management Review

Conventional wisdom on knowledge management deems organisations as essential vehicles for collaborative knowledge creation but here the entire process of knowledge creation takes place outside the boundary of any formal hierarchical organisation, creating a paradox for knowledge management. An attempt is made here to analyse the Linux development process to help resolve this paradox, and in the process, provide some insights Award Winning Student Essay Learning from Linux for organisational knowledge management.


Knowledge Management : Perspectives From Hindustan Lever, R R Nair, Srinivasa Murty Dec 2001

Knowledge Management : Perspectives From Hindustan Lever, R R Nair, Srinivasa Murty

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No abstract provided.


Knowledge Management In Organisations : An Overview, Abhoy Ojha Dec 2001

Knowledge Management In Organisations : An Overview, Abhoy Ojha

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Within the last few years, the topic of knowledge management in organisations has generated a lot of interest in the corporate sector. While knowledge has always been important for the success of an organisation, it is only in the last few years that it has received so much attention. The selection of papers in the round table tries to capture the current state of the field with particular emphasis on knowledge management issues in the Indian context.


Km In Wipro Infotech : A Case Review, Anurag Srivastava, N Rajendhiran, Nandini Prasanna, Satish Prasad Dec 2001

Km In Wipro Infotech : A Case Review, Anurag Srivastava, N Rajendhiran, Nandini Prasanna, Satish Prasad

IIMB Management Review

In recent times knowledge management has become a critical initiative for organisations. According to Tom Stewart1, an organisation that is not managing knowledge is not paying attention to business. Every company needs to answer the questions What do we know? and Where is the knowledge? Companies around the world have begun to make real business contributions through practices associated with knowledge management. Practices centred around KM have started yielding substantial results in global companies like Buckman Laboratories, Arthur Andersen, Microsoft, E&Y, Chevron, HP, BP Amoco, Booz Allen. More and more companies are initiating KM in their organisations to gain competitive …


Knowledge Management In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Swami Subramaniam Dec 2001

Knowledge Management In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Swami Subramaniam

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No abstract provided.


Framework For Internet Banking Security, Jai Ganesh, T R Madanmohan Sep 2001

Framework For Internet Banking Security, Jai Ganesh, T R Madanmohan

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The way customers are using financial services is changing rapidly. Today’s financial services are characterised by individuality, mobility, independence of place and time, and flexibility. The Internet, based on client server technology, has facilitated this change. Financial services companies are using the Internet as a new distribution channel, offering complex products at lower transaction costs to more potential customers. This also allows customers to access the service from any part of the world at any time, which they are doing through a range of intelligent information access and processing devices which include PDAs and mobile phones. Financial institutions can use …


The Erp Conundrum, B Mahadevan Jun 2001

The Erp Conundrum, B Mahadevan

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No abstract provided.


Mobile Commerce : The Next Dimension, Mohammed Naved Khan, Mohammed Nishat Faisal Jun 2001

Mobile Commerce : The Next Dimension, Mohammed Naved Khan, Mohammed Nishat Faisal

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A revolution is occurring in the computing and communication industries. The integration of the wireless networks with the Internet is evolutionising the way millions of people around the world conduct their businesses and utilise their leisure. The development of ‘smart’ wireless information devices (WIDs) in general and mobile phones in particular is opening up new vistas for business.


What Kinds Of Knowledge Does A Firm Need?, P N Rastogi Dec 1999

What Kinds Of Knowledge Does A Firm Need?, P N Rastogi

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The starting point of a firm's Knowledge Management System (KMS) is a specification of the kinds of knowledge required by the firm in support of its strategic goals. The KMS of a firm is driven and shaped by its competitive business strategy. Strategy formulation and planning are however, highly unstructured, iterative, non-algorithmic and creative processes. A firm, therefore, must think through its requirements of and expectations from managing knowledge. Strategic thinking, in turn, may be usefully guided and facilitated by plural frames of strategic discourse. In this context, P N Rastogi outlines recent frames of strategic thinking as well as …


It And The Insurance Industry, S Gopalakrishnan Sep 1999

It And The Insurance Industry, S Gopalakrishnan

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No abstract provided.


Information Technology: Redefining Boundaries, S Sadagopan Jun 1999

Information Technology: Redefining Boundaries, S Sadagopan

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No abstract provided.


Bank Automation In India: Transition To Next Millennium, V B Kaujalgi Jun 1999

Bank Automation In India: Transition To Next Millennium, V B Kaujalgi

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No abstract provided.


Managing Knowledge Workers: Benchmarking Indian It Organisations, Narendra M Agrawal Jun 1999

Managing Knowledge Workers: Benchmarking Indian It Organisations, Narendra M Agrawal

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.


It And Innovation, Umesh Rajamani Jun 1999

It And Innovation, Umesh Rajamani

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.


Project Managers In The Software Industry: A Competency Profile, V Anand Ram, S Jagadish Jun 1999

Project Managers In The Software Industry: A Competency Profile, V Anand Ram, S Jagadish

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.


Indian Banks & It - Quo Vadis?, S Jagadish Jun 1996

Indian Banks & It - Quo Vadis?, S Jagadish

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.


Technology And Business: The Missing Link, S Chandrasekar Jun 1996

Technology And Business: The Missing Link, S Chandrasekar

IIMB Management Review

Technology, despite its critical importance to business, has far too often played a secondary role compared to other major management functions like marketing, finance, human resources development, production or corporate planning. The success of many US based technology driven companies in electronics and biotechnology in the seventies and early eighties and the Japanese and German economic miracles, driven largely by technology upgradation in specific targeted industries, should serve to renew interest in the study of the role of technology in improving business performance.