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ThesisItem Open Access Consumer buying behaviour towards selected tea brands(College of Co-operation, Banking & Management,Vellanikkara, 2021) Aiswarya Sekhar, V B; KAU; Zita V, BoscoThesisItem Open Access Social discrimination of tribal agricultural labourers in wayanad district:(Department of Agricultural Extentsion , College of Agriculture,Vellayani, 2019) Pooja Krishna, J; KAU; Anil Kumar, AThe study entitled ‘Social discrimination of tribal agricultural labourers in Wayanad district: A critical gender analysis’ was conducted at Mananthavady block of Wayanad district during the year 2017-19. The study was conducted among three tribal communities viz, Kattunaikan, Paniyar and Kurichiyar. The objective of the research was to study the social discrimination experienced by the tribal agricultural labourers, to assess the extent of usefulness of developmental programmes as perceived by tribal agricultural labourers and also their profile characteristics. From each community, 30 male and 30 female tribal agricultural labourers were randomly selected, totaling the sample size to 180. While considering social discrimination, 80 per cent of men and 90 per cent of women experienced a high order of social discrimination and 18.89 per cent of men and 10 per cent of women experienced medium level of social discrimination. Only 1.11 per cent of males experienced low social discrimination. Women experienced a higher scale of social discrimination than men. Among communities, Kattunaikans experienced a higher order of social discrimination, when compared to Paniyan and Kurichiyan respondents, owing to their poor economic status and spatial isolation. The major significant factors that negatively influenced social discrimination were annual income, wage, social participation, health and nutrition, access to common property resources and political orientation. Other than the above, self- confidence was observed to be negatively significant to social discrimination in the case of men, whereas, land alienation, educational status, migration and awareness negatively influenced social discrimination experienced by women tribal agricultural labourers. In the case of perception of extent of usefulness of developmental programmes, officials had a higher level of perception, while the tribal communities had a lower perception. Low level of perception was observed among men (68.89%) and women (77.78%), while, only 31.11 per cent of men and 22.22 per cent of women had medium to high perception. Among the communities, Kattunaikans had a low level of perception of usefulness of developmental programmes than Paniyas and Kurichiyas, majorily contributed by their low awareness and social interaction. The major influencing factors for perception of usefulness of developmental programmes were annual income, wage, political orientation and awareness about the development programmes. Other than the above, self- confidence was found to have significant negative influence on perception in the case of men, whereas, educational status, exposure to mass media and social participation negatively influenced in the case of only women. Profile characteristics of the respondents in the study areas were collected and analysed. More than half of the respondents (58.33%), irrespective of the gender and community, were under middle-age category. Kurichiyas had better education than Paniyas and Kattunaikans and among men and women, women lagged behind in education. Majority of the tribal agricultural labourers earned low to medium wages (82%) and annual income (81%), while women got lower wage (60%) and annual income (84.44%). Kurichiyas owned more land than Paniyas, while, Kattunaikans owned no land. Men owned more land than women. High extent of land alienation was observed among men (90%) and women (93.33%). Kattunaikans and Paniyas incurred debt almost entirely for non-productive purposes, while, Kurichiyas borrowed mainly for farm purposes. While alcoholism and smoking were issues among the males, betel use was common among both men and women. Comparatively high extent of daily migration was observed among men for job, while majority of the women were permanent migrants owing to dependency movement. Low order of mass media exposure (87.22%), social participation (84.58%), self-confidence (98.89%), health and nutrition (91%), political orientation (59.89%) and awareness about development programmes (90.5%) were observed among the tribal agricultural labourers; especially among women. From the findings, it was concluded that, majority of the tribal agricultural labourers experienced a higher order of social discrimination. Perception of extent of usefulness of developmental programmes was found to be lower for tribal agricultural labourers. Among the communities, Kattunaikans experienced a higher scale of social discrimination, while they possessed a lower level of perception. Most importantly, strict gender disparity could be identified, where women experienced a higher order of social discrimination than men. Women were also observed to have a lower level of perception than men. High social discrimination and low perception resulted in the lower socio-economic status of women than men. The government should take steps towards developmental activities in all tribal settlements, in consensus with the tribal representatives. It must also be ensured that the benefits of these development projects reach the intended population.ThesisItem Open Access Study on financial performance of Kerala State Financial Enterprise Ltd(College of Co-operation, Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, 2018) Scany Jose; KAU; Viswanathan, MThe study entitled the financial performance of KERALA STATE FINANCIAL ENTREPRISE Ltd. Has undertaken with an objective of examining the financial performance of KSFE. THE PERIOD OF STUDY WAS SEVEN years from 2011-2012 to 2016-2017. The study was purely based on secondary data. The performance were measured from three dimensions; solvency, profitability and efficiency. The tools of financial analysis such as trend analysis, comparative income statement and ratio analysis were used for analyzing the data. The study concluded that KSFE financial position is satisfactory. Spread ratio reveals that the KSFE should take care to control its interest expense and take steps to increase its income from interest items. Profitability ratio reveals that the overall profitability of KSFE is fairly good enough.ThesisItem Open Access Inventory management in KSE Limited, Irinjalakuda(College of Co-operation Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, 2018) Swathy Francis; KAU; Mohanan, MKSE Ltd. is one of the leading cattle feed company in India. This study was aimed to analyse the management of inventory in the company. In every concern, efficient management of inventory assumes much importance because an optimum level of inventory enables the management to increase the productivity of capital by reducing material cost and preventing blocking up of large working capital for a longer period. It is in this context that the inventory management of KSE Ltd. was studied. The objectives of the study were to analyse the inventory management techniques/ practices of KSE Ltd., Irinjalakuda unit and to analyse the efficiency of the inventory management system of the company. The system of inventory management was studied by conducting personal interview with the officials of the company and it was found out that a systematic purchasing policy and satisfactory controlling techniques were used by the company. To analyse the efficiency of inventory management, secondary data were used. For this the data for the past ten years from 2008-09 to 2017-18 of KSE Ltd. were compared with Godrej Agrovet Ltd. ratio analysis was the main tool used for analysing the data. Along with that percentage analysis was also used. From the detailed analysis of the data it was evident that the management of KSE Ltd. has succeeded in managing the inventory efficiently. The Company was managing inventory by smoothly handling the production and maintaining liquidity. A healthy trend in the firm's working capital management was disclosed by the study.ThesisItem Open Access Workers satisfication in district agricultural farm, Kozha(College of Co-operation Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, 2017) Akhila, S Giri; KAU; Ranjith Kumar, E GJob Satisfaction of workers in an organization is the compounded result of various attitudes possessed by the workers in that organization. It is an established fact that job satisfaction usually leads to qualitative and quantitative improvement in performance. Satisfaction in job induces motivation and interest in work. When work becomes interesting, the worker gets pleasure. Every individual has certain needs and motives give him satisfaction. It is probably the major aim of every worker to get satisfaction from his job. These jobs which provides the worker a chance to fulfill his interests and aptitudes, give his satisfaction and pleasure. Natural interest in job of this satisfaction motives him for efficient and qualitative performance. So it is clear that job satisfaction is a critical factor determining job performance and by and large the success or failure of an organization. Hence the present study is an attempt on job satisfaction of workers in District Agricultural Farm, Kozha, with the following objective: To examine the level of job satisfaction of the workers of District Agricultural Farm, Kozha Both primary and secondary data are collected for the study. Secondary data is collected from the records and documents provided by the organization. Primary data is collected through interview schedule from 60 respondents.ThesisItem Open Access Study on workers' trust in management with reference to chundale tea factory of harrisons malayalam limited(College of Co-operation Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, 2017) Lakshmi, M; KAU; Sherief, A KWorkers trust level towards management and their response in the dimension model of trust plays an integral role.ThesisItem Open Access Analysis on financial performance of KSE LTD. Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur(College of Co-operation Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, 2018) Keivin George; KAU; Gopinathan, PThesisItem Open Access Consumer satisfication on branded products of double horse(College of Co-operation Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, 2017) Aswathi, K; KAU; Philip ThomasConsumer satisfaction measures how products and services supplied by a company. Consumer satisfaction is seen as key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy .The present study was an attempt to analyse the satisfaction level of consumers or the respondents towards double horse branded products. The study mainly focus on three categories of products they are Rice products(highly demanded), masalas (medium demanded) and instant ready to cook category (low demanded). In order to evaluate the width of consumption pattern study was conducted in two districts of Kerala .fifty respondents from Malappuram , above 20Km radius and fifty respondents from Thrissur, 20Km within radius The study also reveals the technological adaptability of double horse products . In order to evaluate brand equity perception of Double Horse rice and rice products, a consumer survey was carried out. For the purpose a sample of 100 product consumers was randomly chosen. The collected data through consumer survey by means of an interview schedule were analysed using appropriate statistical tools like percentages and indices. In order to evaluate the consumer satisfaction building efforts of Manjilas, an interview with the officials with the help of a structured schedule was carried.ThesisItem Open Access Emotional intelligence and employee stress in primary agricultural credit societies(College of Co-operation Banking and Management, Vellanikkara, 2018) Jobin John; KAU; Ranjit Kumar, E G
