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68 articles for “Leadership”
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Total Quality Management - A Developmental Perspective
Abstract: The Journey to Quality management is culture oriented, and requires intention, perfection and devotion. Say, an attitude to excellence is required. The mending of culture is subject to acceptance. It is difficult to orient, towards the new philosophy (as Deming clamours in his 14 points).This brief emphasises the importance of implementation of TQM through the perspective of various models. While their effectiveness is logistically poised, ultimately, the success of implementation …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 38–56 Read article
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Proverbs, Values and the Development Question in Contemporary Africa: A Case Study of Yoruba Proverbs
Abstract: If culture is a veritable instrument of development and language, a carrier of culture, and the relationship between language and culture is like that of two sides of the same coin, then the role of proverb as a metaphorical use of language cannot be overemphasized in any development discourse. This paper examined this invaluable nexus between language and development, with particular emphasis on how the use of proverb and its …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Exploration of Employees Behaviour and Ethical Climate in IT Industry: Using Ethical Climate Questionnaire (ECQ)
Abstract: Objective: This paper accentuates the validation of the multidimensional measure of Employees Behaviour that links with current changes in organisational landscape and raised desires of responsibility for IT organisations. It likewise highlights the assessment and validation of Employees Behaviour (EM) based upon the revised version of Ethical Climate Questionnaire developed by Victor and Cullen. Analysis: This study proceeds in the following manner. It starts with a literature review in Employee …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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An Empirical Study to Understand the Influence of Government Initiatives and Individual Factors on Startups
Abstract: To fulfill the needs of a dynamic environment a country need startups, and to boost them a country needs a supporting environment. Every nation is motivating its individuals to become an entrepreneur. Government of India is making exceptional effort to support startups through various support programs, campaigns and policies. The government has initiated many schemes such as Startup India, AIM, Make in India, Multiplier Grants Schemes (MGS), Academic Research In …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Green Library: A Step to Save Nature
Abstract: The green library is newly formed concept regarding economy and ecology. Green Library movement has entered in library and information technology and gained importance among the colleges and Universities. The paper focuses light on the green library building, it’s eco-friendly atmosphere, developed library standards, objectives of green libraries and role of librarian. It is need to give extra efforts to establish such a place like green library. We have to …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 300–303 Read article
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Effectiveness of Private Sector Intervention in Micro-Credit Delivery in Delta State of Nigeria: A Case Study of the Shell Petroleum Development Company
Abstract: AbstractConsidering the relevance of microcredit to the economic growth of the farmer and the development of the rural communities, the effectiveness of NGO’s implementing strategy of the Shell petroleum development company’s (SPDCs) micro-credit scheme was assessed in the study. It was aimed at reducing the poverty level of the small-scale farmers in Delta state, Nigeria. A random sample of 519 respondents and 10 NGOs involved in the implementation of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–40 Read article
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Effects of Livelihood Diversification on Rural Households’ Food Security in Lemo Woreda of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, particularly in Hadiya Zone, rural households combine diverse portfolios of activities in their pursuit of improving food security. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of diversifying livelihoods on the food security of rural households in the southern region of Ethiopia. The present study utilized a sample of 194 respondents, from whom both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed. Focus group discussions, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Recruitment of Punjabi Soldiers during the World Wars: A Historical Analysis
Abstract: The recruitment of Punjabi soldiers into the British Indian Army during the First and Second World Wars represents a significant chapter in the military and colonial history of South Asia. Punjab emerged as one of the principal recruiting regions of the British Empire, contributing hundreds of thousands of soldiers to overseas military campaigns. This large-scale recruitment was influenced by several factors, including the British doctrine of “martial races,” economic incentives, …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2026 Read article