COVER STORY

Roulac Global Places LLC

- - Dilip Dasgupta,K Rajesh Prabhakar

"Our vision from the beginning was to create a business with global capability that could transfer the professionalism of the property discipline." Dr. Stephen E Roulac Founder and CEO Roulac Global Places Roulac Global Places LLC is a strategy and financial economics consulting firm that advises senior management and investors concerning complex, high stakes real estate decisions. The practice is national in scope and includes all property types, debt and equity positions, securities forms, and specialized interests in real property. The Group further provides consulting advice to assist clients in resolving problems including diagnosis, analysis, and development of alternative solutions and implementation; assists with negotiations, mediation, and arbitration; and expert witness services. Roulac Global Places LLC provides litigation support in the determination of liability as well as the calculation of potential damages.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

CSR : An insight into the way it is practiced today

- - Dr. Sujata Shahi, Monica Mor

Corporate Social Responsibility has over time evolved as a central management concern. It is the way firms try to integrate social, environmental and economic concerns into their values, culture, decision-making, strategy and operations. The outcome definitely involves better industry practices, wealth creation and a much improved society.

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CORPORATE STRATEGY

Wal-Mart : German Jitters

- - Amit Singh Sisodiya

The retreat of Wal-Mart, the worlds biggest retailer, from Germany, which is one of Europes largest markets, poses a question over the success of its US model elsewhere.

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CORPORATE STRATEGY

Airbus : Caught in a storm

- - Krishna Kishore Puranam

The steep fall in the number of orders for new planes and further delay in deliveries of the A380 followed by the controversy at its Franco-German parent firm European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) have sent the Airbus company into a tailspin. Will it take off against these troubles?

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E-BUSINESS

E-Enterprise solutions: Present and future

- - S Jaya Krishna

A connected economy in the era of globalization has resulted in a paradigm shift in business practices, changing the scope and nature of todays business environment. While managing and improving supply chain are driving collaborative performance in the extended enterprise landscape, establishing and optimizing `strategic relationships with the supply and buy-side partners are now emerging as the business imperative for any enterprise to gain the strategic edge. On the other hand, todays business environment is more volatile than ever, with new developments taking place almost every day. These trends have given rise to "a new business environment with a new model for success and, in essence, a business that should be ready to deliver on demand." Todays world of e-business allows organizations to conduct intelligent and extended businesses virtually, with greater agility and seamless collaboration in real time.

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RETAILING

Reliance in retailing: What next?

- - Deepak Kumar

Reliance Retailing Ltd., has tremendous opportunity to grow if it focuses on state-of-the art technology, competitive supply chain, quality products and creating international shopping environment. This article discusses the strategies of Reliance Retailing Ltd., and its opportunities to operate in India in the present scenario.

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Assessment and development centers for developing competencies

- - A B Prasad

Assessment and development centers have a bright future in the Indian organizations. The Indian experience has revealed that it would be worthwhile to combine the assessment with development process and utilize this powerful technique to develop leaders who can lead transformation of their organizations towards greater glory and a more secure future.

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GENERAL MANAGEMENT

Drawing comparisons : Emperor Akbar and Fayols principles of management

- - Prof. Vijay Sharma

Some of the historians believe that Akbar was the best in terms of administrative capabilities and strategy building. There is no denial that it was during his tenure, India gained significance and military prowess. A close analysis of the life of Akbar and his ideologies unveils amazing similarities between Fayols 14 principles and Akbars leadership qualities.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Harnessing ICTs to enhance livelihood security

- - S Rajagopalan

The impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is today visible in almost every sphere of human activity. ICTs can help strengthen backward and forward linkages in farm and non-farm based livelihood activities of the poor in rural areas. This article looks at two casesthe `e-choupals set up by ITC Ltd. and EID Parrys `indiagriline.com where ICTs have been instrumental in increasing access to markets for farmers, fetching them higher prices, and helping them procure quality inputs, all leading to an increase in their incomes, and a fortification of their livelihood.

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BUSINESS STRATEGY

Goldman Sachs : Changing business strategy

- - Yash Paul Pahuja

Many analysts are criticizing the change in the business model of Goldman, because according to them, income from new sources is not sustainable and there is great risk in trading activities. Goldman Sachs is always criticized for not disclosing the full facts of its business. This article discusses the change in the strategy and its implications.

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