Acknowledgement

I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude and profound

thanks to my research guide J. Madegowda, Professor and Chairman,
Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Commerce,, Kuvempu
University, Jnanasahyadri for his invaluable guidance, constructive ideas,
constant encouragement and kind hearted co-operation for which, I will always
remain indebted. I owe my grateful thanks to Sri, S. A. Mathad, K.A.S,
Managing Directors of all the four State Road Transport Corporations and the
managerial personnel for their Co-opeartion, encouragement and comments
during conducting the survey. I am extremely thankfiil to Sri Kengal Gopal
Reddy and Family, Librarian, Sir.M.V. Government Science College,
Bommanakatte, Bhadravathi and Sri Shashidhar, Librarian, National College
of Pharmacy, Shivamogga for their timely support and encouragement. I wish
to express my sincere gratitude to Prof M. Shekharaiah, Principal, Government
First Grade College, Mayakonda and Prof M. M. Yashodha, Principal,
Maharani's Arts and Commerce College for Women, Mysore, who have
provided support and inspiration to me in the completion of research work.
I also thank my colleagues of Government First Grade College, Davanagere
and Maharani's Arts and Commerce College, Mysore for their encouragement
throughout the study. I also thank the respondents of respective State Road
Transport Corporations for their co-operation in collecting the research data for
the noble cause of educational excellence. Finally, I must acknowledge to my
wife Smt. Girija, sons Mr. Sandeep and Mr. Sudeep and Daughter-in-law Smt.
Shruthi.

G.H. Eswarappa