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Neuromarketing: The Science of Customer Behaviour

Understanding consumer behavior itself in this fast-moving world of marketing is crucial. The usually adopted methodologies like surveys, focus groups, and market analysis are very useful but oftentimes fail to capture drivers of purchasing decisions that lie in the subconscious mind. Enter neuromarketing a fascinating field that merges neuroscience with marketing to unlock the hidden triggers behind consumer choices. What is Neuromarketing? Neuromarketing applies neurological principles and techniques to the field of marketing research. It does this by studying responses of the brain to various marketing stimuli, such as advertising, packaging, and branding, to really understand what happens when consumers decide. With functional magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalography, eye tracking, and biometric sensors at its command, neuromarketing brings a depth and degree of finesse to the understanding of consumer behaviour that was previously unimaginable. The Science of Neuromarket...
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Women Across Cultures: Similarities and Differences in Experiences

Women across the globe have been facing various issues and challenges since time immemorial. The intensity of these experiences varies from culture to culture. Cultural practices in different parts of the world either intensify or diminish these challenges. This blog analyses experiences of women across cultures in terms of underlying similarities at an internal level and broad differences at an external societal level which plays a crucial role in these experiences. Few day-to-day important experiences of women that need to be understood are the narratives and issues linked to physical attractiveness, family responsibilities, work/ professional roles and the role of feminist activism. An underlying similarity in all these themes is the gender bias as practised across the globe. The style of responding and behaving on each one of them varies from culture to culture according to the way these themes are perceived in a particular culture along with the psychosocial factors operational an...
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Universal Principles of Human Ethics

Human civilization is known for the values that it cherishes and practices. Across various times and places, sages, saints and seers, drawing on their experience, developed practices that placed central importance on values, though the names used by them differed, as their languages varied but the spirit was the same. Universal human values are values that human beings cherish and hold in common, consciously and otherwise, in most places and times and practice them. Renunciation is the foundational value. Renunciation or the absence of want and greed has two preconditions: love for all living beings and the absence of selfishness. Renunciation is not self- directed but other-directed, and is for life in all forms and shapes, for the welfare of all. Renunciation begins when selfishness ends. Renunciation interpreted as the need to run away from the problems of life is cowardice. Renunciation without action means living a parasitic life. Also, service can be practised only when renunciat...
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Stress Management for Millennials: Dreams Which Inspire to Personal Philosophy

It is widely known that today's life is fast, and it does not favor security as much as it used to during the day of our parents. Also, many millennials find themselves negotiating through the ever-challenging economic environment and lack of job security due to the negative effects of technological advancements. Identification of stress sources and learning effective measures to manage the same is just as crucial in the upkeep of mental and physical health.  Understanding Millennial Stress The generation of millennials is in a different world than the previous generations. They are continuously fluctuating social conditions, the emergence of crises, as well as market fluctuations that are likely to become the supporting line of their lives. The financial crisis of 2008, student loans, and increasing costs of living all affected the sense of financial stability. People reading the positions of their friends on social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook get in touch with many t...
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Emerging Career Opportunities in a VUCA World

VUCA stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. The term has been gaining relevance today. It refers to the unpredictable nature of the business environment, characterized by rapid technology advancements, changes in economies, and societal transformations. It is very important for the students to understand and adapt to the VUCA world for better career opportunities. The various elements of the VUCA world include: • Volatility – It refers to the speed and nature of change. Change of markets, technologies, or consumer preferences can occur suddenly, requiring an organization and an individual to be agile. • Uncertainty – It means one cannot predict events. The best information and best tools do not help in the prediction of future trends, so strategies must be agile. • Complexity – It involves integration of many factors, from global supply chains to digital ecosystems. • Ambiguity - It indicates lack of clarity in many circumstances where cause and effect are not clear. ...
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Uncovering The Myriad Career Paths in Law: A Guide for Law Aspirants

Studying law opens a wealth of opportunities, each having its own set of challenges and advantages. The School of Law,   The NorthCap University   enables the law students to map the legal terrain with efficacy and efficiency by offering a combination of theoretical and experiential learning. A brief of career paths in law is described below to deliver an understanding of the possibilities. 1. Litigation and Courts: The conventional understanding of a layman for a law degree holder is to practice at the courts or tribunals. This conventional career has evolved with the increase in number of specialized laws like real estate regulation, e-commerce and consumer protection, insolvency and bankruptcy etc. to name a few. Typically, job of litigator involves an exciting decorum of the courtroom where every lawyer researches, drafts, and presents her case. Each case appears to be a layered mystery which the lawyers attempt to solve for securing justice. Broadly, the practice areas ar...
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Smart Home Revolution: Exploring the Latest IoT Devices

In recent years, the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has made a "smart home" a tangible reality rather than a sci-fi dream. The ease, effectiveness, and security these networked devices provide are unmatched, completely changing how we use our living areas. In this blog article, we will examine the most recent developments in smart home technology, looking at a wide range of IoT gadgets that are changing modern living.   The NorthCap University   organises seminars/workshops in this area to enhance the knowledge related to IOT-based devices. 1. Smart Lighting Systems The era of manually operated light switches is over, and intelligent lighting systems have ushered in the concept of personalised lighting. Due to these systems' LED bulbs and wireless connectivity, customers can use voice commands or smartphone apps to change the brightness, color, and schedule of lighting in their homes. Some advanced models even include motion and ambient light sensors fo...
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