Jaipuria International Journal of Management Research

Arif Shaikh ¹, Shrirang Deshpande ¹, Abdulkayyum Attar ²

Affiliations
1 KLS-IMER, Belagavi, Karnataka, IN
2 KLS-IMR, Belagavi, IN

Abstract

The financial advisors play an important role in investment decisions. It is found from the study that the investors need experience and competent financial advisors who will help them in hedging the risk associated with investment, should guide the investors in capitalizing volatility in market and also suggest the plans which will help the investor for his/her post retirement, family obligations like children education, marriage and age related ailments. Investors consider the following factors while availing the services of financial advisors such as fees charged, services offered and ethical standard followed by the advisors. The data required for the study is collected by administrating a structured questionnaire to the investors. Descriptive research design is adopted for the study. The study indicates that respondents have not incurred any loss because of wrong or non-timely advice from the advisors. The study indicates that the investors expects that the financial advisor should discuss the risk & return associated with investments, should recommend good product, keep personal information safe and solve queries & doubts on time.

Keywords

Investment Advisors, SEBI, Investors, Investment Decision, Risk, Return, Ethical Standards, Financial Concern.

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Arif Shaikh ¹, Ameet V. Kulkarni ²

Affiliations
1 KLS-IMER, Belagavi, Karnataka, IN
2 KLS-IMER Belagavi, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The present study is focused on the promotion strategies followed by b-schools located in tier II cities of Karnataka State. The data required for the study is collected by administrating a structured questionnaire to 148 students pursing MBA course in different colleges. The study highlights that majority of the respondents came to know about the institute offering MBA course in tier II cities through their friends, relatives and existing students. The promotion strategies used by b-schools have a positive impact on admissions like crash course to crack state level entrance test. The location of the bschools also plays the vital role in making admission decision by the students. Ranking of the b-school by various agencies is also a factor influencing aspirants’ decision. Curriculum and Co-curriculum activities like academic performance of the students, events and fests organized by the institutions also had an impact on aspirants.

Keywords

B-schools, Admissions, Strategies, Tier II Cities, Expectations, Prospective Aspirants, Placements, Alumni, Admission Decision.

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Arif Shaikh ¹, Shrirang A. Deshpande ²

Affiliations
1 Professor, KLS-IMER, Belgaum, IN
2 Assistant Professor, KLS-IMER, Belgaum, IN

Abstract

MBA program is a highly sought after course because it focuses on developing both the hard skills and soft skills which are essential to make a successful career. In most of the institutes, the first two semesters of an MBA program are crucial as there are courses covering all functional areas of management which will help the students in understanding the basics of management streams. Choosing the specialization from the areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, information technology, operations management, international business, business analytics, etc. is a crucial decision which needs tobe taken with a lot of due diligence. It has been observed that the students pursuing MBA course in tier 2 & 3 cites choose specialization mainly based on the advice of their senior friends in the institute and specialization wise past placement records. But there are many other factors which are influential in selecting specialization like the personal interest of the respondents, basic graduation, current market trends, family business, etc. The study reveals that institutes should have a mechanism to assess the students' interest and compatibility by conducting psychometric and personality test, counselling of students to be done with regard to specialization so that they make an informed decision.

Keywords

Career Objectives, Domain Preferred, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Work Experience, Specialization.

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