Journal of Social Welfare and Management

Micro finance has evolved over the past quarter century across India into various operating forms and to a varying degree of success. One such form of microfinance has been the development of the self-help movement. The major approach to deliver micro-finance form financial institutions for undertaking selfemployment activities particularly among the rural poor is of two types viz. individual and group oriented. The concept of SHG serves to underline the principle of “for the poor, by the poor, of the poor. In this paper covers socio-economic, credit plus services and analyze the impact of micro credit plus services on household welfare. 

Keywords: Self-help groups (SHGs); Micro-finance; Financial institutions; Banking systems.

The Importance of religious values though has great impact on the management ethics, has rarely being understood by the Indian business scenarios of today. We find that all religions show a positive relationship with extrinsic work values. Furthermore, we find that religions show a positive relationship with intrinsic work values. We also find that those who report no religious affiliation also view work values positively. We suggest that these results are perhaps a result of the converging effects of globalization. Management researchers are also accurately trying to define and promote these concepts based upon logic and reason. A religious person follows his code of conduct because he believes that it is proper behaviour and reaction to the varying challenges and circumstances which arise during the course of life. Since a religious person does his good deed not necessarily for its own sake, but because he has been instructed to do so by God his act is non-moral. One has to understand the underlying principles mentioned in the religious scriptures and try to make an analysis with relation to the management ethics, so that one will be able to create a relationship between the two. 

Keywords: Religion; Myths; Ethics for management 

In today’s global economy, the survival of companies depends on their ability to rapidly innovate and improve. As a result, an increasing search is on for methods and processes that drive improvements in quality, costs and productivity. In this backdrop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) which is one of the key concepts of Lean Manufacturing, challenges the view that maintenance is no more than a function that operates in the background and only appears when needed. Total Productive Maintenance is often defined as “productive maintenance involving total participation”. It brought an opportunity of global competition where effective and sustainable performance of the corporate became key to organizational success. In such a scenario, human resource (HR) offers competitive advantage to meet the demands of contemporary business. The present study undertaken at manufacturing sector of Vadodara city, Gujarat. The aim of the study is to know the employee perception towards Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and provide suggestive measures for effective implementation. Sample covers 50 middle level employees in manufacturing units, Vadodara, Gujarat. The findings of the present study for TPM mentioned that in organization it is a successful pillar and helps in achieving zero breakdown, zero accident, and zero losses by involving one and all in the organization. 

Keywords: Challenges of TPM; Measures of TPM; Total Productivity Maintenance.

The main aim of the renewable energy and environment management is about designing, developing and promoting eco-friendly power and propulsion solutions for ships that will reduce fossil fuel consumption. These renewable energy sources could be wind, solar-electric, hybrid marine power (HMP) and solar-wind powered ship designs. An HMP system lowers fuel consumption, reduces airborne pollution and is energy efficient. World shipping currently uses around 200 million tonnes of diesel annually. In addition to being eco-friendly the government can also cut their operating cost and lower their dependence on fossil fuels. Solar panel technology has now reached a point where it is becoming more cost effective and practical, and in some designs wind-solar energy can be harnessed together. We can have solar panels integrated in the sails of boats to harness a combination of wind and solar energy. In small bases where a lot of people have to be transported in quick durations, solar powered ferries would be very feasible especially in the case of sea bases. Hence we look upon various methods to reduce or remove the energy consumption from non-renewable sources and use alternate sources which can work side by side with these existing ones. 

Keywords: Renewable energy; Environment management; Fossil fuels; Wind-solar energy. 

The United Nations has designated the period 2005 to 2014 as the decade of “Education for Sustainable Development”. The objective is to integrate the concept of sustainable development in education processes around the World. It is an undeniable fact that human beings are having a significant impact on the natural environment. As the global population continues to rise, humans place more and more pressure on a finite number of resources. The culture of environmental valuing has not been taken seriously in India at present. This has resulted into the deteriorating state of the environment. It is an undeniable fact that human beings are having a significant impact on the natural environment. As the global population continues to rise, humans place more and more pressure on a finite number of resources. We should create widespread environmental and civic awareness by promoting community based environmental improvement efforts. The aim of the Environmental Education is to reach out to general masses with the messages and services, build-up grass-root movement, and influence need based policy formulation. Public education and awareness are the key factors in any attempt to maintain a proper balance and ensure sustainable development. Recognizing the potential of Environmental Education as an effective instrument in preventing environmental crises and as an essential element of sustainable development , we have to engage in spearheading environmental education and  awareness from the very beginning. It has been found that to make development sustainable, it is better to mobilize the society rather than leading it; because once the self-confidence in the people germinates it will not take a long time for the flowers of development to blossom. And for community participation and mobilization, training and demonstration are the key factors. On the above-said lines, some projects should be run based on training and demonstration to enhance the community participation in some sectors of the Society. For establishing a sustainable society that realizes sound economic development with reduced the environmental loads while maintaining a healthy and productive environment, providing a basic principle on environmental conservation activities, encouragement of willingness for environmental conservation and environmental education , clarifying the responsibilities ofcitizens and private bodies etc., use of various media and technology, promote research activities, maintain eco-clubs, and organize co-curricular activities. There is a need to develop sensitivity in population. Because, most of us have knowledge and awareness but, we are not sensitive. So finally it can be said that we all (NGOs, schools, and other community groups) must all work together to ensure the future success of environmental education campaigns ranging from the global to the grass root level.

Keywords: Environment Education; Sustainable Development; Media and Technology; Community Participation. 

High employee attrition is unfortunately part of almost every industry. Yet, understanding what is driving it can mitigate with the amount of turnover that is experienced by an organization. There are two types of reasons for employees to seek other employment, controllable and non-controllable reasons: Reasons within the control of the company are work stress, insufficient pay, lack of advancement possibilities, and lack of support or reward on the job. These are all issues than can be and should be addressed. Otherwise, the organization must be prepared to pay a high price for neglecting to correct the situation. Hiring costs alone make the correction effort a worthy endeavor.  Reasons outside the control of the company include employee retirement, advancement to other parts of the organizations, promotions within the same group, illness, and changes in the employee’s personal circumstances. While it is not possible to control all the reasons why employees may leave the organization, knowing the incidence of various issues can help in planning a sustainable and cost effective workforce. In present scenario, attrition is one of the main problem for any organization struggling to retain its expertise and knowledge base, an analytical approach to the same would also help in prediction and necessary remedies. 

Keywords: Employee Attrition; Turnover; Switchover; Reasons and Remedies. 

Primary health care refers to the essential health care provided as the basic level of effective contact between the individual and the health care system. Globally, we have built a strong health care system, and have achieved a level of health of which we are all proud. A majority of prevailing health problems can be satisfactorily prevented and managed, with approaches to a spectrum of services beyond the traditional health care system that play a part in health, including income, housing, education, and environment. This approach represents a philosophy of health care and a model for providing health services. 

Keywords: Primary health care; Infant mortality rate; Holistic approach; Alma Ata.