ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Completion of this dissertation would not have been possible without the
help, support, and understanding of those who surround me in life. Their
sustained belief in my capabilities allowed me to succeed.

I extent my heartiest thanks to our beloved Chairman Dr.A.Arunachalam,

M.A., M.L, Ph.D., Principal Dr. R.Kathaiyan, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dean Prof.A.Sukumaran, M.Sc.(Agri)., PGDMS., PGDPM & IR, DBA,
PGDAgM, MBA, and Director Dr.D.Rajasekaran M.B.A.,B.L,PhD
Adaikalamatha College, Vallam, Thanjavur for their encouragement and
support.

At the outset, I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to my

research advisor, Dr.A.Arulraj,M.B.A., M.A., M.Phil., PGDBA.,Ph.D,
Department of Economics, R.S.Government College, Thanjavur who has
not only guided me but also encouraged to complete this research in a
successful manner.

I also thank member of the Doctoral Committee Prof. Dr.P.Dheivendran

Professor of Economics, Periyar EVR Government College,Trichirappalli.
The advice and encouragement from him is of great help, not only in my
dissertation, but also in my professional development.

Finally and most importantly I would like express the gratitude from the
bottom of my heart, to my parents, you have provided inspiration through
your dedication and determination. I hope that you are as proud of me as I
am of the two of you.
My wife Shanthi, who, with many health challenges helped me to complete
this research, without her sincere support, the completion would have been
impossible.
To my Sisters Valarmathi,Bhuvaneshwari,Latha,Amutha and Neena Gayatri
who are all supported me in my academic endeavors in many situations
whole heartedly. To my in-laws, thank you all for best efforts in motivating
me in completing this thesis successfully.

My elder daughter suganya, made me to forget many tougher situations of

my life with her smile, you are really great!

My younger daughter late saranya gave me full of strength and energy to

complete this report in successful manner.

Above all I attribute all the success of my life to my God because of HIS
abundant grace all through my life.

B.PARTHIBAN
25th Nov.2008