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Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development and its indicators in India

  Human resource development includes development at various levels, including community. Community development requires HRD efforts, such as training and organization development. Community development is an alternative route to educating and training citizens of a community. Community settings, especially in developing countries, require that HRD practitioners take into account many factors, such as cultural variables, … Read more

Investment Banks

The Titans of Finance: A Deep Dive into Investment Banks Investment banks are the powerhouses of the financial world, playing a crucial role in facilitating capital flows, driving economic growth, and shaping global markets. They act as intermediaries between companies and investors, providing a wide range of services that are essential for businesses to thrive. … Read more

Code of ethics

Code of ethics Ethics codes are as old as antiquity. Religious traditions and civic cultures have codes as their foundations. The Mosaic Decalogue (Ten Commandments) is the keystone for Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Pericles made the Athenian code the underpinning of ancient Greek politics and culture. In each case codes carry general obligations and admonitions, … Read more

Direct & Indirect Taxes

    Direct & Indirect Taxes   Direct Tax   Indirect Tax     Corporation Tax   Excise Duties     Income tax   Service Tax     Interest Tax   Central Value Added Tax (Vat)     Expenditure Tax   Sales Tax     Wealth tax   Property Tax     Gift Tax   … Read more

A Tool for Transparency and Accountability

A Tool for Transparency and Accountability: The Power of Open Data In an era marked by increasing distrust in institutions and a growing demand for transparency, open data emerges as a powerful tool for fostering accountability and building trust. Open data, defined as data that is freely available for anyone to access, use, and share, … Read more

Global Environmental Issues: Climate change

Climate Change It is the long term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time Though it has been happening naturally for millions of years, in recent years it has accelerated due to anthropogenic causes and has been causing Global Warming. UNFCCC defines Climate Change as – “a change of climate … Read more

Cost of Capital

COST OF CAPITAL   The primary meaning of cost of capital is simply the cost an entity must pay to raise funds. The term can refer, for instance, to the financing cost (interest rate) a company pays when securing a loan.   In other words, Cost of capital refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific Investment. It is the rate … Read more

Ethics of Bhagavad Geeta and its role in Administration

Philosophy of the Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita –Yoga-philosophy/”>Yoga Philosophy of Pathanjali Philosophy of the Upanishad What are Upanishads? The Upanishads are ancient texts, which record the foundation of Hindu thought. They are the final part of the Vedas, the part that is concerned with pure knowledge. The word ‘veda’ means ‘knowledge’; and the Upanishads … Read more

Sources of Income of State Government

The constitution (73rd and 74th) Amendment Acts, 1992 and ARTICLE 280 (3) (c) have altered the erstwhile fiscal devolution system and framework between the states and local governments. Under the new fiscal devolution system every State Government is required to constitute, once in five years, a Finance Commission under articles 243 (I) and entrust it … Read more

Strategic Issues

Navigating the Strategic Landscape: A Guide to Identifying and Addressing Key Issues In today’s dynamic and complex business environment, organizations face a constant barrage of challenges and opportunities. To thrive, they must be able to identify and address strategic issues – those critical factors that can significantly impact their long-term success. This article delves into … Read more