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by | May 23, 2013

A Case Study for Supporting Strategic Decision ­Making on Climate Change Through Environmental Information Systems

A Study about Supporting Strategic Decision­ Making on Climate Change Through Environmental Information Systems

Overview: Climate change is an imposing challenge faced across all continents. Emerging economies like India are no exception, with climate change impacting not just agriculture but rural ecosystems more broadly and urban environments too (Govt of India 2008). India has some advantages, though, in being able to learn from the mistakes and experiences of the industrialised world, and to take advantage of new technologies; including information and communication technologies (ICTs).

Case Study on Environmental Information Systems

ENVIS is a largely decentralised system consisting of the focal point located in the Ministry of Environment and Forests, and the chain of 76 network partners: a set of institutions throughout the country which host an ENVIS Centre. The physical infrastructure hosting the Centres’ ENVIS ­specific data is a storage area network of India’s National Informatics Centre (NIC), using Internet Information Server as the platform together with MS­Access and MS­SQL 2008 databases. keep reading…

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by | May 9, 2013

A Case Study on Asian Development Bank: Nepal

A Case Study about Asian Development Bank: Nepal

Introduction: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral financial institution owned by 63 members, 44 from Asia and the Pacific region and 19 from other parts of the world. Established in 1966, ADB’s overarching goal is to reduce poverty in the Asia and Pacific. The two largest shareholders of ADB are Japan and USA, each accounting for about sixteen percent of the total subscribed capital. To achieve the goal of reducing poverty in member countries, ADB supports activities in its developing member countries (DMCs) to promote pro-poor economic growth, inclusive social development and good governance. Under its Long-term Strategic Framework (2001-2005), ADB takes into account in its activities three crosscutting themes: private sector development, regional cooperation and environmental sustainability.

Case Study on Asian Development Bank: Nepal

Since its establishment, ADB has maintained its role as a catalyst in promoting the development of the most populous regions of the world. ADB usually extends its loans and equity investments to the developing member countries (DMCs) for their socio-economic upliftment. It also provides technical assistance for planning and executive development projects and programmes and for advisory services. ADB also works for the promotion and facilitation of public and private capital for development. Thus, ADB bears distinguishing features of its “Asia-ness”. About 60 percent of its staffs and share capital come from Asia. It’s Headquarters is located in the Philippines, one of the emerging economies of Asia. Keep reading…

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by | May 7, 2013

A Case Study on Dialectics of Preference and Constraints in the Ownership Decision of Foreign Firms in China

A Case Study about Dialectics of Preference and Constraints in the Ownership Decision of Foreign Firms in China

Abstract: Emerging economies have received considerable attention in international business studies. Transaction cost economics, organizational capabilities, or institutional theory are leading theories in explaining firm`s strategies in emerging economies. Based on their intrinsic strengths and weaknesses this paper incorporates the three approaches to gain insight in the issues concerned. Taking the ownership decision of foreign firms in China as a selected topic this paper explores the synthesis of transaction costs, capabilities and institutions in strategizing. Our multiple-case study of foreign multinationals is a rich contextual setting that facilitates such exploration.

Case Study on Decision of Foreign

Introduction: Emerging economies have emerged as a major research topic in international business (Buckley and Lessard, 2005). Three sets of theories, i.e. transaction cost economics (TCE), organizational capabilities (OC), and institutional theory (IT), have been identified as leading perspectives that are widely applied in studies on emerging economies (Hoskisson, et al. 2000; Meyer and Peng, 2005; Wright, et al. 2005). The TCE and OC are focused more on industry- or firm-specific factors while treating context-specific factors (institutions) as “control variables” at most. In contrast, IT pushes institutional factors to the front stage in international business and management research (Ingram and Silverman, 2002). The main challenge to international business scholars is “how to incorporate the specific contextual influences into their theoretical reasoning” in studies on emerging economies (Meyer and Peng, 2005). Keep reading…

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by | March 23, 2013

Case Study in Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies

Case Study about Diffusion of Renewable Enerdy Technologies

Abstract: This paper assesses experiences with the implementation of policy support for solar water heater (SWH) technology in Tunisia and South Africa, with the aim of drawing lessons from these two illustrative cases for other developing and emerging economies whose interest in tapping this zero-fuel renewable heat option for domestic hot water and low-temperature industrial processes is burgeoning. Worldwide, SWH technology is the largest contributor to global supply of all solar energy technologies, with an installed operating capacity of 172 GW by the end of 2009, established markets in China and Europe, and rapidly expanding penetration in other emerging economies, such as Turkey, India and Brazil.



Case Study on Renewable Energy Technologies

Introduction: Important drivers for policy interest in SWH, as for most renewable energy technologies, include energy security concerns, fuel mix diversification, climate change mitigation effects, and industrial and economic development opportunities. Nevertheless, to date policies encouraging the development and deployment of renewable heat technologies are, in general, less widespread than for renewables-based electricity or biofuels for transport. Moreover, progress has been comparatively modest in many developing countries, although where policies exist, SWH is a major focus.

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by | February 1, 2013

Case Study of Bombay Communications Limited

Telecom Sector Financing in India

Background : The Indian Telecommunications network is the third largest in the world and the second largest among the emerging economies of Asia. Today, it is the fastest growing market in the world. The telecommunication sector continued to register significant success during the year and has emerged as one of the key sectors responsible for India’s resurgent India’s economic growth



Case Study of Bombay Communications Limited


What Is Included Under Telecommunication Industry

The telecommunication sector includes all the components that are listed under the umbrella term of information and communication technology. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. ICT’s are often spoken of in a particular context, such as ICT’s in education, health care, or libraries. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) definition makes a distinction between the manufacturing and service dimensions of the ICT.


Industry Growth : This rapid growth has been possible due to various proactive and positive decisions of the Government and contribution of both by the public and the private sector. The rapid strides in the telecom sector have been facilitated by liberal policies of the Government that provide easy market access for telecom equipment and a fair regulatory framework for offering telecom services to the Indian consumers at affordable prices. Click here to read more…

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by | January 4, 2013

Case Study on Effects of Financial Crisis on Nigerian Capital Market

With its roots in banking, the sub-prime mortgage crisis that commenced in the United States in 2007 soon resonated in other sectors of its financial system, and the economy, at large. It spread quickly to the developed economies in Europe, including the United Kingdom, and Asia -with Japan becoming well affected. The emerging economies were not isolated. A transmission channel of the global financial crisis, which has been referred to as the “Globalised Synchronized Slowdown” is the stock market SERE-EJEMBI, (2008).

Case Study on Effects of Financial Crisis on Nigerian Capital Market

Around the world stock market indicators started falling. The capital market, vis-à-vis the stock market, is a channel through which national economies receive foreign capital flows that make their tendency towards the global economy easy visible. Developments in the market thus become a reflect ion of global financial development. Click here to read more…

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by | October 20, 2012

Case Study on Zenon Environmental, Inc

Emerging markets represent a very sizable opportunity for Zenon, a leader in the membrane filtration technology, and the water treatment industry in general. The replication of the developed economies model in emerging markets is fraught with difficulties. It requires a different set of skills and resources, a critical focus on relationships, and a distinct attitude toward risk. A new strategic blueprint for business development in emerging economies is being developed. Click here to read more…

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by | October 1, 2012

Case Study on Integrated Talent Management

As world-class companies develop within emerging economies and begin to compete with more familiar global corporations, the competition for top talent intensifies. Yet, as we see through our study, different industries are responding to the need to more effectively manage talent with varying degrees of intensity. To understand where the differences in talent management approaches lie, we designed a survey instrument to capture valuable information about how organizations around the world are addressing their talent management challenges. Click here to read more…

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by | June 29, 2010

Rapid Internationalization in Emerging Economies

Extensive theoretical and empirical studies have been elaborated regarding internationalization with the analysis of different features. Investigations have just recently started to explore the firms from emerging economies that have significantly being internationalized. The main purpose of our study is to deepen the knowledge about the companies that internationalize rapidly and we highlight the potential factors that lead to early internationalization and/or continuously rapid internationalization, especially for firms from emerging economies. First, the definition of rapid internationalization is presented and discussed. Second, the driving forces leading a firm to internationalize rapidly are investigated. Specifically, a qualitative research is conducted with the use of a single case study: Suzlon Energy, an Indian company. The information is collected mainly through secondary data. After introducing the existing theoretical framework, we test how it can be applied to our company case. Finally, we develop our conceptual model from the confrontation between the case and existing theories. New findings emerge which complement the existing concepts that are mainly focused on firms from mature markets, early internationalization and outward internationalization.
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by | March 3, 2010

Green marketing of cosmetics and toiletries in Thailand

The green marketing of products and services is an important development in the context of emerging economies in Asia. By adopting resource conserving and environmentally-friendly strategies in all the stages of the value chain the firms can satisfy the growing environmental concerns of humanity. In the West, business firms face social and legal pressures to adopt environmentally-friendly business strategies. Many corporations responded to these pressures and adopted environmentally-friendly strategies. For example, Earth Care in the UK built strong competitive advantage and grew very fast since it started its operations. Similarly Ciba Geigy, now part of Novartis, has improved its corporate performance by adopting resource and environment conservation programs. Read More…

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