National barriers to global competitiveness: the case of the IT industry in India

Chandra, Aruna; Fealey, Tim; Rau, Pradeep A.

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“…Therefore, the image formed of a given country is the complete perception that consumers have of the country, which is based on the processing of various pieces of information obtained from many different sources over time. According to Chandra et al (2006), consumers associate positive and negative stereotypes to products and brands originating from different countries. This phenomenon occurs in such a way that these associations can either represent the reality or can result in "illusory associations" and incorrect inferences.…”

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“…In this more open and globalized business environment, nations are under pressure to develop and commercialize their "national brands" to position themselves favorably on the mental maps of the consumers. In any industry, a positive country image can have an impact on an enterprise's ability to compete in the global market (Chandra, Fealey, & Rau, 2006).…”

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The Use of the Country of Origin Information in Communication Strategies Used by Brazilian Cosmetics-Exporting Enterprises in External Markets

Paterlini

Giraldi

Liboni

2012

jmr

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The objective of this article was to identify the communication strategies that are used by Brazilian cosmetics-exporting enterprises and to determine the use of the country of origin information in these strategies. This exploratory study was conducted through telephone and e-mail interviews with five Brazilian enterprises in the cosmetics sector. Data analysis revealed that these enterprises emphasized the country of origin information mainly through

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Section: "Country Of Origin" Effectmentioning

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The Use of the Country of Origin Information in Communication Strategies Used by Brazilian Cosmetics-Exporting Enterprises in External Markets

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Giraldi

Liboni

2012

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“…For a good description of the structure of the Indian software industry, the reader may access the works of Ilavarasan (2007), Chandra et al (2006) and George Chacko (2004a, b). These papers contain data on the main parameters of the Indian IT industry including the competencies required for project management.…”

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Introduction of a new metric “Project Health Index” (PHI) to successfully manage IT projects

Jayaraman¹,

Srivastava²

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a new comprehensive metric to successfully plan and execute IT projects. The development will be based on a study of all the variables that go into making a successful IT project. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire, containing qualitative and quantitative response questions, to gather data from practicing project managers is designed and used in an IT company. Cronbach’s alpha is used to analyze the data and multiple regression is used to find the equation relating project success to project management success. Findings A comprehensive variable called Project Health Index (PHI) has been identified. Using this variable, one can predict whether a project is likely to succeed or not. This comprehensive, composite variable is calculated by using 17 other project-related metrics identified from the responses to the questionnaire. Research limitations/implications The PHI has been calculated for the company studied. However, more studies need to be performed before it can be established that the PHI can also be used in other companies and projects. What has been established and validated is that PHI can be used in the studied company and that the methodology to calculate PHI is valid. Practical implications The PHI can be used as a predictive variable, i.e. one that can be used to take corrective and preventive actions to make a project successful. The PHI can also be used to allocate resources, prioritize the allocation and improve project management during the course of project execution. Social implications By implementing projects efficiently, resource utilisation increases and leads to waste avoidance. Improved sustainability is the end result. Originality/value The work is original. The contents and the conclusions drawn, as well as the use of the PHI will enable IT companies to implement projects efficiently, reduce cost and enhance profit.

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“…The main focus of current research on Indian industry centers on the IT industry (Basant, 2004; Ojha, 2005; Pillania, 2005a; Pillania, 2007b; Chandra et al , 2006; Ainavolu, 2007; Heeks, 2007), pharmaceuticals (Pillania, 2005b; Pillania, 2006; Popli, 2006; Sampath, 2006; Chandel et al , 2007; Chander and Aggarwal, 2007; Mallikarjunappa and Goves, 2007), and the supply chain sector (Mitra, 2006; Rajeshkumar and Babu, 2006; Srivastava, 2006). Little comparative research has been conducted on the international transportation and shipping industries.…”

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National port competitiveness: implications for India

Lin

2008

Management Decision

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to perform an international comparison of logistics/port operations with a main focus on India.Design/methodology/approachUsing data from the transportation and freight service industry during 2000‐2005, this study first conducts revealed comparative advantage (RCA) analysis to investigate India's logistics competitiveness and then uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) to analyze the efficiency of India's container port operations.FindingsThe study's findings suggest that in terms of India's logistics competitiveness, its freight industry is relatively competitive while its transportation industry is not. Overall, while the study indicates that India's largest container port (Jawaharlal Nehru) is not very efficient; the RCA analysis shows that India still has a relative comparative advantage over its industrialized counterparts except for Japan and France in the transportation service industry. Interestingly, the DEA results also indicate that the efficiency value of the container port in India is second only to the US port of Los Angeles among the ports examined in industrialized countries.Research limitations/implicationsRCA indicators are only able to examine past and present industry conditions based on export results, and do not provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for changes in levels of competitiveness. As for DEA analysis, this study focused only on land and equipment as input variables primarily because of a lack of data on worker efficiency. It is suggested that there is an urgent need for an overhaul of port equipment if India wants to accommodate the growing volume of imports and exports in the future.Originality/valueThis paper provides a first step toward gaining insights into India's current logistics/port competitiveness position in comparison with other emerging markets and advanced economies. This paper also contributes to providing a better understanding of the competitiveness of emerging economies (BRICs & Next 11), which are viewed as rising stars and have not yet been fully investigated in the existing literature. Several recommendations are also provided.

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National barriers to global competitiveness: the case of the IT industry in India

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The Use of the Country of Origin Information in Communication Strategies Used by Brazilian Cosmetics-Exporting Enterprises in External Markets

The Use of the Country of Origin Information in Communication Strategies Used by Brazilian Cosmetics-Exporting Enterprises in External Markets

Introduction of a new metric “Project Health Index” (PHI) to successfully manage IT projects

National port competitiveness: implications for India

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