Download or read book IIMA Why I Am Paying More written by Satish Y Deodhar and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is it that airline tickets booked well in advance are always cheaper? How would Phoolan Devi and Veerappan react to a case of Prisoners’ Dilemma? Professor Satish Y. Deodhar explains the dynamics of pricing with respect to demand and supply, and the various market structures like perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligarchy through everyday examples and case studies.

Download or read book IIMA Day To Day Economics written by Satish Y Deodhar and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The economy isn’t just for the economists to debate on. All of us are affected by its ups and downs—global recession, rise in interest rates, or hike in food prices. But do we understand the principles at work and how and why they really affect us? Day to Day Economics is an enjoyable, accessible, and extremely user-friendly book that explains the modern day Indian economy to the layperson. In this relevant book, Professor Deodhar explains the role of the government and its involvement in different aspects of the economy; the need for the RBI and its functions; and how taxes, stock markets, and recessions work. Day to Day Economics will help you go beyond the facts and figures in the budget and connect the trends to your daily life. As with all IIMA Business Books, it comes illustrated with numerous Indian examples and case studies making this the ultimate rookie’s guide to the Indian economy.

Download or read book How to Make the Right Decision written by Arnab K Laha and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2015-05-24 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM THE ACCLAIMED IIMA BUSINESS BOOKS SERIES How can you better manage your inventory by looking at the past movement of your stock? How can you ensure that your customer mailings target the right people to make the most impact? How do you go about hiring the appropriate people for a job profile? Business analytics, the method by which data around a business is analysed to better determine the choices we make, is your answer. In this accessible, user-friendly book, Professor Arnab Laha explains the relevance of this growing field in business and looks at its uses in marketing, finance, operations and HR. He also devotes a special section to setting up business analytics for your workplace. With examples and case studies, How to Make the Right Decision is the most useful book you can buy for yourself and your business.

Download or read book IIMA Managers Who Make A Difference written by T V Rao and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What qualities do you need to be a successful manager, and how can you develop the qualities you already possess? Managers Who Make a Difference examines how managers’ perceptions about themselves shape their behaviour at work, and studies the ways in which people can translate their ambition, sense of purpose, perseverance, confidence, and resourcefulness into successful management. How can you train yourself to spot competences in others and build on them to create an effective team? How do you achieve the right balance between adherence to existing systems, and creative or experimental problem-solving? And do you have the people skills—the ability to network extensively and build trust-based relationships—required to be a leader? Richly illustrated with anecdotes and experiences of well-known managers, and with a broad array of tips and self-assessment tools to sharpen your management skills, this book is a must read for all practising and aspiring managers. The IIM Ahmedabad Business Books bring key issues in management and business to a general audience. With a wealth of information and illustrations from contemporary Indian businesses, these non-academic and user-friendly books from the faculty of IIM Ahmedabad are essential corporate reading.

Download or read book The Promises We Made written by Rohan Jain and published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raj can’t believe his luck when he gets selected for a summer internship in Switzerland. He had always dreamed of travelling, and this was his chance to explore the world. During this internship, he crosses paths with Sofia, a German student studying in Switzerland. Little did he know that this chance encounter will alter the course of his life forever. Raj finds himself falling in love with Sofia. But as their time together in Switzerland nears an end, Raj finds himself torn between the desire to confess his feelings to Sofia and the fear of losing her. Will Raj be able to tell Sofia how he feels? Will they be able to sustain a love spanning across cultural and geographical boundaries? The Promises We Made recounts the journey of two people falling in love in the most unexpected of circumstances. But destiny had something else in store – a dark twist of events that leaves the reader lamenting the vagaries of fate.

Download or read book The IIMA Story written by Prafull Anubhai and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How was IIMA born? Who were the key players? What has made it synonymous to success? These questions become even more relevant as the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) marks its Golden Jubilee year in 2011. Established in 1961, IIMA is the first Indian business school to achieve international recognition. In 2002, Economist Intelligence Unit’s list declared IIMA as the most selective management school in the world. And in 2011, IIMA has been ranked number 7 in Financial Times (FT)’s global ranking of Masters in Management Programme. In this well researched and timely book, Prafull Anubhai charts the journey of this premier institution from its inception to what is it today—the construction of its iconic campus by American architect Louis Kahn, policies and processes that set the benchmark, exemplary leadership exhibited by its various chairmen and directors, and the vision and future challenges for the institute. In The IIIMA Story, Prafull weaves all the threads together to present a vivid history of one of India’s greatest pride that has shaped the lives of many individuals through generations.

Download or read book Mysteries in Management written by Ajeet Narain Mathur and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can managerial productivity be measured? In management, we continue to take many things for granted and not question the ‘unthought, unexplained knowns’. Why are women under-represented in parliament and in several corporate boards? Is management an art, a science or a craft? Most practitioners merely skim over these conundrums, without ever delving into it. Professor Ajeet N. Mathur has designed an exciting, new course titled ‘Mysteries in Management’ for the flagship MBA (PGP) programme at IIM Ahmedabad, in which selected mysteries that continue to persist in the field of management are discussed. This book includes ten carefully selected mysteries and the author, armed with credible research and revealing examples, tries to demystify them. Accessible and eminently readable, the logic behind these will surprise and delight readers in equal measure.

Download or read book IIMA Strategies For Growth written by Atanu Ghosh and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every organization—small or large, managed professionally or by a family—wants to grow. Strategies for Growth explores the different expansion strategies companies adopt, and the management and marketing challenges they face along the way. Amply illustrated with business experiences from the Indian context—such as Bharti Airtel, Amul, GE, Infosys, Compaq and HP—this book tells you all you need to know to make the best decision for your company.

Download or read book IIMA Strategies for Future written by Ajeet N Mathur and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you wondered why international business seems magically simple in text books but inescapably complex in reality? With international business pushing horizons, cross border activity is rampant and national boundaries are getting blurred. Economies have opened their doors and globalization is the watchword of the hour. Strategies for the Future explores the opportunities of a mingling world with remarkably discerning anecdotes and hands you the tools to master international trade. Professor Ajeet N. Mathur helps you formulate assumptions and make decisions under uncertainty in response to differences in business environments, national competitiveness, and regional and global strategies of other business players. As part of a competitive global village, this book is indispensable for any manager or entrepreneur bounding forward in the promising world of international business.

Download or read book IIMA Economic Sutra written by Satish Y. Deodhar and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A general perception exists that ancient Indian literature on economic matters is fatalistic and an admixture of sacred and secular thoughts. Economic Sutra provides a comprehensive perspective on the elements of Indian economic thought leading up to and after the Arthashastra. Economic Sutra is a perception-correction initiative to distil the Indian mind in the realm of economic thoughts and behaviour as brought out by the ancient Indian authors. It highlights the broader spread of economic ideas both prior to and sometime after Kautilya, giving insights into the purpose, actions and vision of our forefathers.

Download or read book Contract Terms Are Common Sense written by Akhileshwar Pathak and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is crucial for managers to understand the terms of the contract that they work with. This exceedingly effective guide helps readers explore and master the many terms and conditions set up for conducting businesses. The book makes the subject readily accessible by employing easy-to-understand and discover-yourself techniques.

Download or read book IIMA Business And Intellectual Property written by Anurag K Agarwal and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business and Intellectual Property reflects on the future of IP in the age of new media and shows how—in a rapidly changing business field—managers and decision-makers need to be more perceptive, agile and vigilant than ever before. Drawing on contemporary business affairs and strategies, it explores the nature and scope of IP and the evolution of national laws and global agreements like the TRIPs to protect it. It also explores the measures (the use of patents, copyrights and trademarks) used by some of the biggest brands—Coke, MGM, 20th Century Fox, Microsoft, Harrods, Maruti, Tata—to manage disputes and protect themselves.

Download or read book IIMA The Persuasive Manager written by M M Monippally and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Persuasive Manager argues compellingly that strategic communication lies at the core of leadership, and helps organizations run smoothly and effectively. It explains persuasion and how managers should balance their ability to persuade and exercise authority without being authoritarian. With its wealth of real-world illustrations, scenarios and tips, The Persuasive Manager is the perfect communications roadmap for all managers.

Download or read book IIMA Speak with Impact written by Meenakshi Sharma and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are among those who tremble and break into a sweat at the thought of facing an audience, or hesitate in offering an opinion, you are not alone. When this happens a few times, we begin to feel that spoken communication is not our forte and we begin to avoid it as far as possible, and when we cannot avoid it, we go through it anyhow, reconciled to not making much of an impact. Prof Meenakshi Sharma in Speak With Impact shows you how to get results and to leave a mark. Interactive, accessible, and with a host of useful examples, Speak With Impact equips you to sharpen your ability to leave an impact on others with your every interaction..

Download or read book The Black Box written by Rakesh Basant and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What policies should India pursue for fostering innovation? Taking the perspective that all policies that influence technology-related choices of firms should be considered part of innovation policy, the book analyses the impact on innovation of various policies, including those related to industry, trade, R&D, foreign direct investment, intellectual property rights, start-ups and higher education. It brings together conceptual and empirical literature from diverse intellectual streams to analyse the linkages between innovation and public policy. Combining insights from the disciplines of economics and management, the book highlights the complexity of policy choices, identifies certain focus areas and argues for consistency across various policy instruments to create an appropriate environment for innovation in India.

Download or read book Social ECommerce written by Stephan Spencer and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to make money online? If done well, guerrilla social media marketing can help you persuade, command attention, establish dialogue, differentiate yourself, capture new markets, and outmaneuver the competition--all on a shoestring budget. Whether you're selling digital goods and services, physical goods, or local services, this book has the answers.

Download or read book Why I Am Paying More written by Satish Y. Deodhar and published by Random Business. This book was released on 2016 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do saree emporiums and apparel shops offer heavy discounts on a few occasions during the year? Why is it that airline tickets booked well in advance are always cheaper? How would Phoolan Devi and Veerappan react to a case of Prisoners' Dilemma? Professor Deodhar explains the dynamics of pricing with respect to demand and supply and various market structures like perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly through engaging everyday examples and case studies. With illustrative diagrams and interactive examples, Why I am Paying More is a highly useful and accessible book on microeconomics for both the uninitiated and the seasoned. A must-buy for students, professionals, and laypersons alike.