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Kapil Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 ICFAI Business School Jai Singh Palace, 7, Jaisingh Nagar Indore 452017 (Madhya Pradesh)

Abstract

Mutual Funds (MFs) are an investment avenue for small investors. However, it has been observed that Indian MFs industry is dominated by institutional investors who hold about 65% of the Indian mutual fund assets, whereas retail investors account for only 1.3%. In the last decade, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) have emerged as prominent players in the MF segment. A number of studies have been conducted to identify factors that motivate small investors to invest in Mutual Funds. There is sufficient amount of research that would help identify factors, which influence non Indian HNWIs, but research relating specifically to Indian HNWIs is lacking. This study aims to identify factors that drive Indian HNWIs to invest in Mutual Funds.

Keywords

High Net Worth Individuals, Mutual Funds, Investments

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Wincy Abraham ¹, Kapil Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Computer Sciences Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., Indore, M.P., HU
2 Institute of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore-452001, IN

Abstract

The concept of diversity management has been in news since the past two decades. Owing to the increasing workforce diversity which is mainly the result of the management's acknowledgement of the fact that diverse workforce results in innovative ideas and higher overall organisational efficiency, more and more organisations are seriously considering the diversity management techniques to maintain harmony among the workers. On comparing workforce in the present with that of the past, we see a considerable demographic shift in terms of nationalities, ethnic background, socio-economic status etc. Although the management off-late has recognized the importance of diversity management, it has not been easy for them to implement. This paper focuses on the issue of managing gender diversity in IT organizations in India.

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Prashant Salwan ¹, Kapil Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Strategy & International Business, Indian Institute of Management - Indore, IN
2 Acropolis Institute of Technology, Indore, IN

Abstract

The internet and power of intelligent network help firms to increase its enterprise value by entering new markets, developing new products, creating flexible operations structure, attracting good people and thus increasing the willingness to pay. CISCO predicted all these opportunities and enchased its capabilities which helped them capitalize on the globalization advantages. CISCO developed high adaptive capabilities (HAC) and implemented choices that helped it invest rightly and kept the cost of business under control which helped in record superior returns on investment and shorter payback period. HAC not only helped CISCO in optimizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) but also maintaining benchmarked service level agreements (SLA). CISCO reinvented its business model to synergize the resources across the organization.

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