DO WE NEED FDI IN RETAIL?

                 Given the debate that’s raging over opening the retail sector to foreign direct investment, here are the arguments in favour and against it.       FOR: 1.      Huge investments in the retail sector will see gainful employment opportunities in agro-processing, sorting, marketing, logistics management and front end retail. 2.      At least 10 million jobs will be created in the next three years in the retail sectors. 3.      FDI in retail will help farmers secure remunerative prices by eliminating exploitative middlemen. 4.      Foreign retail majors will ensure supply...

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      ADVANTAGES OF AN INTERNATIONAL CAREER 1.     Generous expatriate package 2.     Bonus plans and share options 3.     Employment ‘insurance policy’ 4.     Global tax and financial coaching support 5.     Excellent medical care and support 6.     Strong expatriate network 7.     Educational assistance for children 8.     Rest and relaxation travel funds 9.     Strong communication links via internal newsletters and international job adverts 10.                       ...

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ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED OF AN INTERNATIONAL MANAGER SENSITIVITY TO DIFFERENT CULTURES: 1.      Open approach to other cultures 2.      Cultural awareness and sensitivity 3.      Interest in international business ADAPTABILITY TO NEW SITUATIONS: 1.      Ability to cope with unstructured and ambiguous situations 2.      Flexibility in thinking 3.      Communication and relationship skills 4.      Language skills and aptitude for learning new languages PEOPLE ORIENTATION: 1.      Empathic behavior 2.      Interpersonal sensitivity and listening skills 3.     ...

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                           INDUSTRY POLICY UPDATES – NOVEMBER 2011               A performance update  of different industrial sectors in India and expectations. Keep a watch on the winter Parliamentary sessions, to know more!! 1.   AVIATION POLICY: Allow foreign airlines to pick up stakes in India’s airlines.(Industry expectation) STATUS: The industry ministry has proposed allowing foreign airlines to own up to 26% in domestic airlines but aviation ministry wants foreign ownership to be capped at 24%. A cabinet note was circulated for inter-ministerial consultations...

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Times of India, August 30, 2005

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Writing Winning Essays, Indian Express Nov 21, 2007

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CAT - a test of logic and reasoning (Hindi)

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Producing a CAT Topper - Pavneet Singh Jan 09, 2009

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"Actions Speak Louder than words" Times of Chandigarh Aug 30, 2005

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TEN STEPS TO REDUCE SPEECH ANXIETY 1.    KNOW THE ROOM.                                                                                                                                  2....

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                DO  YOU  REALLY  DIG  YOUR  JOB? 1.      Do you look forward to going to your office as you start your day? 2.      Are you willingly to put in extra hours at the workplace, if required? 3.      Does your job offer you the scope to realise all your dreams and aspirations? 4.      Do you find your job interesting, meaningful or one that gives you a sense of accomplishment? 5.      Do you feel your job is a logical extension of yourself? 6.      Would you like your son or daughter to follow your footsteps? 7.      Do you feel...

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GETTING MARRIED? MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH THESE CLASSES SPECIALLY FOR MEN! New evening classes for men! All are welcome. Open to men only! Classes starting this month !! Note: Due to the complexities and level of difficulty of their contents, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants each. Topic 1: How to fill ice-cube trays?                Step by step with slide presentation. Topic 2: Toilet paper rolls: do they grow on the holders?                 Round-table discussion. Topic 3: Differences between the laundry basket and the floor.                ...

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THE REFORM JUGGERNAUT INDIA – 2020 LAST 20 & NEXT 20 YEARS So what explains India’s growth over the last decade? Since no economic reforms occurred, and the international environment was a net negative, we have to go back to pre – 2002 for an explanation :- 1.          LESSONS LEARNT, AND TAUGHT Looking back at those developments it seems that management of capital flows is favoured more than capital controls as the debate rages in the world now. 2.         END OF MAI BAAP SARKAR Once we decide to privatize, one part of the govt’s powers go; allow units to shut down, and another power goes; free up petroleum prices. This is why it is so important to hurry up with the second...

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