In an era of rapid globalization and liberalizing economy, there has been an increase in the number of entrants into the world markets, leading to greater competition. Competitiveness in the market place is no longer seen as a matter of concern only for the companies competing in the market but also for the state. Because of the importance of competitiveness and productivity in the economic success, countries have started searching for policies and initiatives, which will spur the efforts of the business firms for improving their productivity and becoming competitive. This book covers an analysis of global competitive scenario and productivity trends and strategies for its improvement in all sectors of the economy, i.e., primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.S. Bhatia
Dr. B.S. Bhatia is presently Director, RIMT Institute of Management and Computer Technology, Mandi Gobindgarh. He has over four decades of rich experience in teaching, research, consultancy, industrial management and university administration. He has written/edited 30 books and has published over 65 research papers in national/international journals of repute. He supervised Ph.D. research work of 30 scholars and has conducted over two dozen executive development programs. Dr. Bhatia has been associated with a large number of organisations in various capacities like Member, LIC Zonal Board; Member, Management Board of AICTE; Senator, TIET; Consultant, PSEB; Member, academic Council MD University, Rohtak; Member, Syndicate, Senate, Finance Committee; and Academic Council of Pubjabi University, Patiala, etc. He has been President of Patiala Management Association. He has the distinction of being the first person to be appointed as Professor of Management for Hindustan Steel Chair at prestigious Indian School of Mines, dhanbad. Previously, he had served in several senior positions like Registrar; Dean Academic Affairs; Dean Research; Dean College Development Council at Pubjabi University, Patiala; and Directors of several companies and is a member of Committee on Higher Education set-up by Government of Punjab.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Balram Dogra
Dr. Balram dogra is presently Director, Apeejay Institute of Management, Jalandhar. Prior to this he has held several significant administrative posts like Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies; Director, Institute of Management Studies; Hony. Director, Institute of Vocational Studies, etc. at H.P. University, Shimla. Having throughout first class academic career, Dr. Dogra is a Gold medalist in M.Phil. and has received his Ph.D. from H.P. University. His career spans more than 25 years of research and university teaching in field of Management. An active researcher and a prolific writer, Dr. Dogra has authored two books and has contributed numerous papers to several journals. He is a frequent reviewer, discussant, and session chair for several professional organization.
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