Citeman Network Business Management Articles

Communications – different types

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:30:21 +0000

Every time we verbally give a message to someone, we also impart a nonverbal message. In some instances, the nonverbal component may stand alone. For example, in a singles bar, a glance, a stare, a smile, a frown, and a provocative body movement all convey meaning. As such, no discussion of communication would be complete [...]

Market Inefficiency

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:22:53 +0000

Behavioral finance argues that, thanks to various behavioral influences, often there is a discrepancy between market price and intrinsic value. The arguments of behaviouralists rests on two key assumptions: 1. Some investors – they call them noise traders are not rational as their demand for risky assets is influenced by beliefs or sentiments that are not [...]

Ethics in practice at workplace

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:20:49 +0000

While working in a corporate set up, we all tend to bend the rules a bit like rushing in late to work and giving lame excuses, quickly packing off home when the boss goes out for a meeting or even taking printout for personal use secretly. When asked about this, many employees feel that these [...]

Postal services in India and their contribution

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:19:29 +0000

Business environment in India is changing rapidly. There has been an explosive growth in the telecom, financial and other services in recent years. This has also impacted the mail business. The complexion of mails has changed. A very small percentage of mail now originates from individuals, increasingly, the mail originates from businesses to customers (B2C) [...]

Beating Recession – Government’s Role

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:17:39 +0000

It started as a US investment bank problem has slowly spread to the entire financial sector across the world. And now it is engulfing entire economies. There is a consensus that the world is rushing headlong into a prolonged recession. Columnists remind us of Great Depression, when US real economic output fell by a third [...]

Right attitudes and behavior can make you a Star Performer at your work place

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:16:20 +0000

Miss X was her boss right hand. She was someone her boss could rely on in a moment of crisis. Everyone loved her enthusiasm, motivation and desire to do the best for her team and her organization. But after a year of producing brilliant results, she suddenly decided to quit. The fact is that [...]

Mind concentrators

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:15:07 +0000

Sometimes individuals at work get bored and just don’t feel like doing anything. There can be solutions to pep up moods depending up on the individual. Here is what you can do to people up your mood at work: Get into a informal talk with your colleagues: If you are not in a mood to [...]

Export and business-led economy - Post slowdown

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:12:57 +0000

The falloff in short-term portfolio assets is less meaningful as families reach $10 million to $15 million in net worth reaching higher levels of affluence begin to build long-term portfolios. Even in that range, however, medical expenses and inflation can bring diminished expectations of retirement. A person with $20 million is going to sweat medical [...]

Performance of reciprocal Promises

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:12:05 +0000

The Act lays down the following rules regarding performance of reciprocal promises: To be simultaneously performed: When a contract consists of reciprocal promises to be simultaneously performed no promisor need perform his promise unless the promisee is ready and willing to perform his reciprocal promise (Sec 51). Illustrations: (a) A and B contract that A shall deliver [...]

Harassment of Women at Workplace

cite-write — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:11:15 +0000

Getting hired is merely an initial step for women (and minorities as well); getting promoted within a company often proves a more imposing challenge. For senior positions, promotions are very hard to achieve. This is commonly referred to as the glass ceiling syndrome-women and minorities can see opportunities for senior management positions but are blocked [...]