Parikalpana: KIIT Journal of Management

Priyabrata Panda ¹, Sovan Mishra ¹

Affiliations
1 Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, IN

Abstract

The present empirical study reveals certain interesting facts about SA 8000. The study is conducted among the field workers of pharmaceutical sector. This study is aims at diagnosis of different contents of SA 8000 and to analyse the implementation of SA 8000 among the field workers of pharmaceutical sector. A sample of seventy respondents from fifteen companies is drawn purposively for the study. A questionnaire of eighteen questions is sent to each respondent and their reactions are well observed. The questionnaire is analysed through appropriate statistical tables, charts and diagrams. This study portrays the working life of field workers of pharmaceutical sector of Odisha. Moreover present research work has explained the problems which are facing by the employees of such sector. In the concluding part valuable suggestion are made for better implementation of such social accountability standard.

Keywords

Accountability, Standard, SA 8000, Field Worker.

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Priyabrata Panda ¹, Kanchan Bhuwania ²

Affiliations
1 Assistant Professor and Head, School of Commerce Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha, IN
2 Assistant Professor, Centre for Distance and Online Education, Sambalpur University Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, IN

Abstract

In recent years the socio-economic condition of weavers has been degraded in terms of loss of jobs, loss of income, high production costs, several health issues. Thus, this paper aims to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) based on a survey of 30 papers published between 2015 and 2021 on the subject of socioeconomic issues, health hazards and business problems of handloom weavers to acquire an updated picture of these domains. The Google Scholar search engine was used, and SLR produced intriguing results documented in this review paper. The government has adopted several welfare laws and projects. Despite several plans, the handloom business has numerous challenges, including worldwide marketing rivalry, low income, and low market pricing. As a result, weaver’s social and economic situations have been deteriorating. Weak organizational structure, low pay, inadequate infrastructure, dispersed looms, poor marketing, and other factors made them more vulnerable.

Keywords

Socio-economic condition, health hazards, business problems, handloom weavers, poor marketing

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Aruna Sharma ¹, Bikash Sethy ¹, Priyabrata Panda ²

Affiliations
1 Research Assistant, Gangadhar Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, IN
2 Assistant Professor of Commerce and Principal Investigator, Minor Research Project under OURIIP Seed Fund, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha., IN

Abstract

The study articulates the multifaceted impact of the Covid pandemic on slum dwellers. Specifically, the impact of the pandemic on economic endurance, social prevalence, and health occurrence of the informal settlers is enumerated and intrigued. Research papers in different forms are collected from Open Athens, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Search terms like “economic impact”, “social impact”, “Socio-psychological impact” “health and sanitation”, “slums” “slum dwellers”, etc. are used for assembling literatures. A mixed method of traditional review with bibliometric analysis is adopted for the study. The process of developing the concept, gathering of information, selection and rejection, analysis, and interpretation has been applied to replicate the research findings. By synthesizing the process, it was found that the pandemic has shaken the economic condition of the inhabitants in terms of loss of employment, degradation of income level, the burden of emergency circumstances, etc. In addition, overcrowding in tenements restricted isolation and fostered infection. It is pertinent that health problems and social issues have a large, negative, and long-lasting impact on slum habitats. On the other side, prolonged socio-economic issues created stress and anxiety for them.

Keywords

Economic Endurance, Social Prevalence, Health Issues, Covid Pandemic.

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