UGC Approved Journal : Journal No. 44934 Global Impact & REFEREED JOURNAL Quality Factor 0.565 ISSN 00973-5372 Osmania Journal of International Business Studies Vol. XII No.1 Bi – Annual January - June 2017 Department of Commerce Osmania University Hyderabad, Telangana CONFERENCE ISSUE Submission Guidelines: The original manuscripts intended for submission to the OJIBS must be neatly typed with a laser print-out on 8.5' X 11' white sheet in Arial 12 point font, double-spaced line, justify style in MS word, all margins must be one inch. The authors are advised to follow 'the Chicago Manual of Style”, (latest edition) while preparing their manuscripts. The cover page must contain the title of the paper and author/authors name and university/organization affiliation of each such author(s) must be printed. The paper must be accompanied by an ABSTRACT not exceeding 200 words. The articles must have the appropriate headings, sub headings. 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Satyanarayana Head, Department of Commerce & Editor-in-Chief Prof. Gaddam Laxman Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Associate Editor-in-Chief Prof. V. Anand Kumar Chairman, BoS, Department of Commerce & Associate Editor-in-Chief Prof. D. Chennappa Executive Editor DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD- 500 007, T. S., INDIA. Log on to : www.oucommerce.com www.osmania.ac.in @The journal is published twice a year in January-June and July-December 1000 Copies All correspondence concerning contribution, book review, advertisements, orders and other information regarding the journal should be addressed to Executive Editor. The Journal does not undertake to return manuscripts unless accompanied by stamped and self-addressed envelop. The responsibility for statements of facts, quotations given and opinions expressed in the articles and book review published in the journal is borne entirely by the respective authors. Printed at : Graphic Vision Secunderabad. Ph : 9032111444 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Prof. G. Laxman Prof. V. Anand Kumar Dean, Faculty of Commerce O.U, Hyd. Chairman, BoS, Department of Commerce, O.U, Hyd. Prof.S.V.Satyanarayana Prof. H. Venkateshwarlu Head, Department of Commerce, O.U, Hyd. Department of Commerce, O.U, Hyd. Prof. K. Shankaraiah Prof. D. Chennappa Dept. of Commerce, O.U, Hyd. Dept. of Commerce, O.U., Hyd. EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS Prof. Bhavesh M. Patel Prof. Muni Raju Dept. of Strategic Management, Dean, Dept. of Commerce, Myers University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Bangalore University Central, Bangalore. Prof.Shiva Raj Prof. Ramesh Agadi Dept.of Management studies, Chairman, Dept.of Bus Magt, Mysore University, Mysore. Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Prof. Jayadev Prof. Gurucharan Singh IIM, Bangalore School of Management of Studies GND University, Patiala Prof. Seenam Raju Prof. Sarwade Director, Academic Coordination Department of Commerce, IGNOU, New Delhi-110 007 Dr. BR Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad Prof. J.K. Parida Prof. Sandip Bhatt Department of Commerce Head, Department of Commerce Utkal University, Bhubaneswar Sardar Patel University, Anand. Prof. Parimal Vyas Prof. V. Appa Rao Vice-Chancellor, Principal, UCC & BM M. S. University, VODODARA, Gujarat Osmania University, Hyderabad Prof. B. Ramesh Faculty of Commerce, Goa University, GOA. Osmania Journal of International Business Studies (OJIBS) Aims and Objectives OJIBS is the bi-annual research publication of the Department of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad. The journal is aimed to publish the research papers in the broad areas of Business Environment, Finance, International Business & Trade, Economics, Commerce and Business Management. It is a double blind referred journal and is listed in ISSN. The OJIBS attaches importance to theoretical, empirical, applied and interdisciplinary studies in the aforesaid areas. Priority will be given to papers with an international outlook. The OJIBS provides a platform for a cross-section of people including researchers, academicians, traders, policy makers and practitioners for sharing the ideas, opinions, and discussions on various issues related to the above said areas. The OJIBS publishes original research papers, book reviews, and data pertaining to the above said areas. The views, expressions, observations and interpretations made in the journal are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the OJIBS. REVIEW PROCESS The editor will screen all manuscripts submitted to the Research & Reviews or Essays, Dialogues, & Interviews sections. In some cases, a manuscript may be returned without review if it is judged to be inappropriate for publication in OJIBS. Manuscripts judged to be consistent with the mission and standards of OJIBS will be submitted for double-blind review to at least two referees as dictated by content-one referee is always an Editorial Board member. Senior authors can expect to receive first-round feedback in approximately 30 days, moderated by the editor or an associate editor. Manuscripts will be evaluated by referees on the following criteria (criteria will be selectively applied, based on the nature and type of the manuscript): 1. Originality and importance of core ideas 2. Quality of treatment of the relevant existing literature 3. Quality of the presentation of ideas 4. Design and execution of research methodology (if appropriate) 5. Overall contribution of the article to the advancement of management education. Authors are encouraged to solicit feedback from colleagues and practitioners on early drafts. A manuscript can be improved dramatically when knowledgeable reviewers are asked for reactions in advance of submission. Manuscripts are considered with the understanding that their contents have not been published and are not under consideration elsewhere. Presentation of a paper at a professional meeting does not disqualify it from consideration. UGC Approved Journal S.No. 714, Journal No. 44934 REFEREED JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR : 0.565 Osmania Journal of International Business Studies (OJIBS) (ISSN 00973-5372) Vol. XII No.1 Bi – Annual January-June 2017 RESEARCH PAPERS Page No 1. IMPACT OF FIRM CHARACTERISTICS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF INSURANCE COMPANIES IN NEPAL 1 - Jagadish Bist, Rabeena Mali, SabitaPuri, Rajesh Kumar Jha, SachyamKayastha, and Salina Bhattarai 2. CROP INSURANCE: FARMERS PERCEPTIONS AND AWARENESS IN SELECT DISTRICT OF TELANGANA STATE 12 -Dr Sammaiah Buhukya 3. OPPORTUNITY FOR FDI IN INSURANCE SECTOR IN INDIA 19 - Dr. Manisha Bhatt, Jayshree Mandaviya 4. A STUDY ON UNIVERSAL INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR RURAL INSURANCE DEVELOPMENT 30 - P. Ajith Kumar, R. Sunil 5. MARKETING STRATEGIES OF SELECT PRIVATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN INDIA 37 - D. Gnyaneswer 6 .A STUDY ON AWARENESS OF HOUSEHOLDS REGARDING RURAL POSTAL LIFE INSURANCE 45 - Mr.B.Santosh Kumar, Dr.Byram Anand 7. ETHIOPIAN INSURANCE CORPORATION – A CASE ANALYSIS 55 - Dr. Ravi KanthMakarla, Mr. AshenafiDegefa 8. ANALYSIS ON CLAIMS SETTLEMENT RATIOS OF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR 2015-16 65 - M. Veera Swamy 9. DETERMINANTS OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICY PURCHASE – [A STUDY TO EXPLORE NEW MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR PRIVATE LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS] 75 - Thangamuniyandi. S, Balaji. P 10. ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN INDIAN INSURANCE SECTOR– A SELECT STUDY 81 - Oddepalli Sathish, N. Rajendra Prasad 11. FARMERS’ PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS TOWARDS CROP INSURANCE IN VILLUPURAM DISTRICT 88 - R. Gnanasekaran Dr. L. Pandiyan 12. A STUDY ON CLAIM SETTLEMENT AND POLICYHOLDER’S SATISFACTION OF MOTOR INSURANCE PACKAGE POLICY 95 - Mr. Yalama Reddy, Ashok Kumar Reddy, Dr. Byram Anand 13. PERFORMANCE OF PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY) 103 - V. Vinay Kumar, M.AnilKumar 14. IMPACT OF RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF NABARD: A STUDY OF SELECT DISTRICTS IN TELANGANA REGION 114 - Marri. Ramesh, Dr. Indrakanti Sekhar 15. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME – A COMPARATIVEANALYSIS OF SBI AND HDFC 123 - Dr. Ravi Kumar Jasti, Mr. B. Arun Kumar 16. EMOTIONS & CUSTOMER PURCHASE DECISION -WITH REFERENCE TO INSURANCE PRODUCTS 130 - Namratha Sharma, Dr.A.Patrick Anthony 17. IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA 141 - Dr. B. Sandhya Rani, 18. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF HEALTH INSURANCE IN LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA - A SELECT STUDY 148 - Bojja Sampath 19. FARMERS PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS ABOUT CROP INSURANCE IN ADILABAD 154 - Dr. Shubangee L. Diwe, J.Anitha 20. IRCTC – INSURANCE SCHEME FOR E – TICKET PASSENGERS 160 - S. Anitha Jyothi 21. CONCEPT, GROWTH, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF TAKAFUL INSURANCE IN INDIA – A STUDY 165 - Sabiha Shareef 22. GROWTH AND STATUS OF REINSURANCE BUSINESS IN INDIA: A STUDY 175 - P Kalyani, Prof. S Sreenivasa Murthy 23. AN EVALUATIVE STUDY OF RAJIV AAROGYASRI HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME IN WARANGAL DISTRICT OF PRE-BIFURCATION OF TELANGANA STATE 202 - A. Raveendar Naik 24. EVALUATIVE STUDY OF RAJIV AAROGYASRI HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME IN TELANGANA STATE 211 - Ramavath Ravi 25. POLICYHOLDER’S PERCEPTION TOWARDS ONLINE INSURANCE - A PILOT STUDY IN HYDERABAD 219 - Mr. D. Mahipal 26. THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS IN HEALTH INSURANCE BUSINESS- A STUDY 226 - Dr.E.Shanker 27. HEALTH INSURANCE IN INDIA- A STUDY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR 231 - Dr.D.Satish, P.Shyam Sunder Goud 28. AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF LIFEINSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS 237 - Bharla Anand 29. EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF AAROGYASRI SCHEME 247 - Ramesh.Vavilala 30. A STUDY ON CUSTOMER PERCEPTION AND SATISFACTION TOWARDS MOBILE INSURANCE PRODUCTS IN INDIA 258 - Dr. Sakru Ketavath, V.V.Ramana Murthy 31. HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEMES OPERATIONAL POLICIES ISSUES AND DETERMING PHENOMENON VARIABLES-A STUDY IN TIRUCHIRAPPALLI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU 265 - Dr. R. Ramachandran 32. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF PRADHAN MANTRI JAN-DHAN YOJANA (PMJDY) AND HEALTH INSURANCE- A WIN-WIN COMBINATION FOR BANKS TO OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE TOPMJDY ACCOUNT HOLDERS 273 - Dr. Smitha Sambrani, Balaji Prasad Dantu, 33. CUSTOMER INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY IN INDIA: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INSURANCE SECTOR 279 - Prof. (Dr.) Sandip K. Bhatt, Dr. Yashasvi R. Rajpara 34. EVOLUTION OF HEALTH INSURANCE IN INDIA – AN OVERVIEW 283 - Dr. Bandaru Veerababu 35 IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION OF INSURANCE SECTOR (E-INSURANCE) – A STUDY 291 - Dr.P.Yadaiah 36. NEPALESE INSURANCE MARKET, ROLE OF REGULATOR AND FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS 295 - Sharda Pandey Lohani 37. A STUDY ON CAPITAL ADEQUACY AND ASSET QUALITY OF SELECT INDIAN PRIVATE SECTOR GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANIES 304 - J. Jayapradha 38. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF GIRIJAN CO-OPERATIVE CORPORATION LTD. IN TELANGANA STATE 314 - Dhanraj. S 39 A STUDY ON THE GROWTH OF INDIAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY 319 - Dr. L. Srinivas Reddy 40. AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ACCESS: EVOLUTION OF HEALTH INSURANCE IN INDIA 325 - Ramesh. N 41. PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA - A STEP TOWARDS ERADICATION OF CROP INSURANCE PROBLEMS IN INDIA 331 - M. Vamshidhar 42 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) PRACTICES IN BANKING SECTOR – A STUDY OF SELECT COMMERCIAL BANKS IN HYDERABAD CITY 339 - Prof. H. Venkateshwarlu, M. Pandyanayak 43. FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION: (WITH REFERENCE TO ACC CEMENTS , WADI) 347 - Tabassum Fatima 44. QUALITY OF WORK LIFE IN BPO SERVICE SECTOR 358 - Challa Madhavi, Dr.Bhavannarayana.K, Dr.J.Venugopal, 45. TOURISM IN INDIA - A STUDY 364 - Dr. J. Seenaiah.
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