electrification (RE) has gained prominence over the past two decades as an effective means for improving living conditions. This growth has largely been driven by socio-economic and political imperatives to improve rural livelihood and by technological innovation. Based on a content analysis of 232 scholarly articles‚ the literature is categorized into four focal lenses: technology‚ institutional‚ viability and user-centric. We find that the first two dominate the RE debate. The viability lens has been used
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Chapter 2 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Profit focus vs Impact focus • A) organizations with no focus • B) organizations focused on achieving a purpose other than profit (old school not for profits) • C) organizations maximizing profits at the expense of other purposes (old school corporations) • D) organizations aligning purpose and profit maximization (new school entrepreneurs) Bottom of the Pyramid • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPnx6gLcfK 4&feature=related • http://www.youtube
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TAX IMPLICATIONS OF AMALGAMATION‚ DEMERGER AND REVERSE MERGER Prachi Mathur Roll No. 747 IX Semester‚ Business Law Honors INTRODUCTION The terms ‘Amalgamation’ or ‘Merger’ and ‘De-merger’ are not defined in the Companies Act‚ 1956. Chapter V of Part VI of Companies Act comprising sections 390 to 396A contain provisions regarding Compromises‚ Arrangement and Reconstructions. In the Companies Bill which has been passed by the Rajya Sabha on August 8‚ 2012‚ Chapter XV lays down provisions for
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Methods for Studying Innovation Development in the Minnesota Innovation Research Program Author(s): Andrew H. Van de Ven and Marshall Scott Poole Source: Organization Science‚ Vol. 1‚ No. 3‚ Special Issue: Longitudinal Field Research Methods for Studying Processes of Organizational Change (1990)‚ pp. 313-335 Published by: INFORMS Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2635008 . Accessed: 23/02/2011 06:05 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR ’s Terms and Conditions of
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Needs and Objectives of Innovation:- Due to the unhealthy situation in J&K‚ late 80’s saw a surge in the foreign traffic to Rajasthan. Most of the national hospitality chains contended to show their presence in the state. Taj took the lead and commenced with 2 mega heritage properties and 3 mid size economy properties. Following them was ITC‚ Mansingh for premium brands and other economy class hotels in hordes. This was the time when Chokhi Dhani understood that if they have to be a part of
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The Innovations of Frédéric Chopin Frédéric Chopin’s personal approach to technique revolutionized the piano. He developed unparalleled fingering and pedalage that shocked the musical world. His clearly established style set him apart from his peers. This consistent and unique style makes him the most notable composer of the Romantic period. Chopin was born in Zellazowa Wola‚ Poland in the year 1810. His name was Fryderyk Franciszek Szopen‚ but he was most commonly known by the French
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Purpose This report will suggest why Timex Group should pursue the development of an activity/sleep-tracking wristband along with a supporting app. It provides an analysis of the technological and behavioral changes that motivated the initial capital investment in the creation of self-tracking gadgets. The report also examines existing devices and their key features‚ potential growth of the market and a study indicating an ideal location for test of the product. We‚ at Sage‚ know that the
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Africa‚ Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize but never received it. In 1914 he returned to India and became the leader of the Indian National Congress (N.p. Mohandas.) Gandhi urged non-violence and civil disobedience as a means to independence from Great Britain‚ with public acts of defiance that landed him in jail several times. In 1947 he participated in the postwar negotiations that led to Indian independence (N.p. Mohandas.) Gandhi was a strict vegetarian and made his own clothes. According
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Research‚ Methodology‚ Case studies Abstract This paper reviews the use of case study research in operations management for theory development and testing. It draws on the literature on case research in a number of disciplines and uses examples drawn from operations management research. It provides guidelines and a roadmap for operations management researchers wishing to design‚ develop and conduct case-based research. Case research in operations management 195 Introduction Case research has consistently
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Mini Case: Innovation at International Foods Kaibeh Johnson IT-700 Capstone in Information Technology Southern New Hampshire University In discussion with Josh‚ Tonya foreshadows "some serious obstacles to overcome." Describe these obstacles in detail. Big business versus small business has been an issue since business started. Small businesses need to have a solid structure and a large backing of consumers to survive against big business. Josh Novak had a successful model for Glow-Foods
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