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Gagandeep Kaur ¹, Sukhmani ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Business Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The research was undertaken to study the effectiveness of grievance redressal procedure and its effect on labour-management relationship in textile industry of Ludhiana city. For achieving the objectives of the study primary data was collected from the industrial workers from textile units operating in Ludhiana. The data obtained was analysed using factor analysis and regression. It was concluded that simplicity of the grievance redressal procedure and quick relief provided by the management in lieu of the grievance are the important factors. As these two factors improve upon the labour-management relationship also improves.

Keywords

Grievance, Redressal, Effectiveness, Relationship.

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Shaina Jain ¹, Sukhmani ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Business Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

High quantum of crop residue, i.e., paddy straw in Punjab is attributed by increased levels of productivity of paddy crop. Paddy straw is often burnt by the farmers which does not only results in environmental degradation, health issues etc. but have adverse effect on soil fertility also. To manage this residue effectively is a serious challenge, thus highlights the importance of paddy straw management. A study was conducted in district Ludhiana of Punjab to assess the perception of farmers and challenges faced by them towards paddy straw management. The study was undertaken in Ludhiana district as it is second largest producer of paddy in Punjab and data from sample of 200 farmers was collected using a structured questionnaire with a five-pointlikert scale and analysis was done using statistical analysis. The study revealed that most of the farmers were aware about worth of paddy straw, environmental impacts of burning straw, government's policies regarding paddy straw management and utilization. Important source of information for farmers was found to be cooperative societies and social media. Technical solutions were majorly categorized into: On-farm (in-situ,) among which farmers were found to be aware mainly about straw chopper, super SMS, happy seeder, etc. and Off-farm (ex-situ), among which very little awareness was found among farmers for techniques like power generation, cardboard making. Only a few farmers were found to have used alternative management techniques esp. mulching, zero tillage, happy seeder, etc. and found these methods effective. The main problem faced by farmers during management of paddy straw was found as cost, time, handling, supply chain discontinuities, lack of knowledge and guidance regarding management techniques.

Keywords

Paddy Straw Management, Perception, Technical Solutions, Challenges.

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Alisha Chauhan ¹, Sukhmani ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Business Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is a complex word which in reality need not be that complex. A small set-up can bring about employment for many and a small external help can guide people through the normal present towards a great future. This article is about a newly started agri-based enterprise and how it helped in uplifting others' lives economically as well as socially. 'Nishchey Rural Mart' is an agri-based start-up, established with the help of Reliance Foundation Information Services programme, helping others start their business along.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship, Set-Up, Agri-Based Enterprise, Etc.

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Ramandeep Singh ¹, Sukhmani ²

Affiliations
1 Student , School of Business Studies, PAU Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
2 Assistant Professor, School of Business Studies PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Traditional ValuThe present study was undertaken to explore the farmers preference towards In-situ and Ex-Situ techniques in Paddy Straw Management in Punjab. Primary data was collected from 150 farmers. The majority of the farmers were found to be growing paddy followed by cotton. Social media was the main source of information for in-situ and ex-situ techniques for paddy straw management followed by information from friends. Most of the farmers agreed that in-situ and ex-situ techniques increased soil fertility and it is essential for saving the environment.e Added Food Product, Paratha, Sesbania Bispinosa, Nutritional Status.

Keywords

Straw Burning, Ex-situ, And In-situ Technique

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Pravleen Kaur ¹, Sukhmani ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Business Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Job stress is defined as the psychological state representing the imbalance or inconsistency between the demands of employees and the ability to cope up with these demands. Stress can be caused either due to instability in the body or mind or due to external factors. It can be said that stress arises from various stressors and the antecedents of stress mainly come under four categories- organizational, individual, group, and environmental. Workers in hotel industry often experience working conditions with legal regulations, viz., non-flexible and long working hours, huge and two-way workloads from customers as well as chiefs that perturb their work-life balance. The sample was selected on the basis of multistage stratified random sampling technique. The four districts selected were Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Bathinda on random basis from the list of districts with highest number of hotels in it. Hotels in the selected cities were divided into two categories-first category of the hotels with 3 stars and above status while the other with the star status below 3 or no star status. Aproportionate sample of employees working in these hotels was taken making the sample of 100 from each city. This made the total sample of 400 respondents. It was found that the employees had unachievable deadlines. They had to neglect some tasks as they had too much work to do. They hardly received any financial allowances other than salary and they were not rewarded for their good work.

Keywords

job stress, hotel industry, extent

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Pravleen Kaur ¹, Sukhmani ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Business Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Stress-related to job is increasingly becoming popular in the dynamic lifestyle of employees. Organisational stress can be cognitive, behavioural or emotional in nature. Under organisational stress an employee feels uneasy and helpless in solving tasks. The factors that lead to organisational stress are pressure to complete a task in limited period of time, pressure to avoid errors, unrealistic goal settings, demanding and insensitive boss, role ambiguity etc. The four districts selected were Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Bathinda on a random basis from the list of districts with the highest number of hotels in it. Hotels in the selected cities were divided into two categories- firstcategory of the hotels with 3 stars and above status while the other with the star status below 3 or no star status. A proportionate sample of employees working in these hotels was taken making the sample of 100 from each city. The agreement has been found to be significant for excessive and undue supervision, no job security, long working hours and multi-ferious responsibilities for the employees.

Keywords

organizational stress, job security, long working hours, hotel industry.

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