Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate effectiveness (CE) amongst undergraduate and post-graduate students in India and Mauritius. The paper explores the differences in perception of CSR and CE w.r.t profitability, long-term success and short-term success between the different student groups. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores past studies done by researchers and practitioners and uses a survey method for data collection amongst students in India and Mauritius. Findings Set in the context of current ethical and business challenges facing business leaders, the paper provides insights and recommendations on the perceived relationship between CSR and CE. Recommendations have been provided for leveraging the perception of CSR amongst students as they aspire to become future business leaders. Research limitations/implications Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to explore and test the proposals further in different contexts and countries. Practical implications The paper suggests that the research reinforces the relationship between CSR and CE in the context of business and current student perception globally. Social implications Management students are future managers and the study of their perception towards social responsibility has a lot of bearing on their future decision making with respect to these issues. Originality/value This paper highlights the different student views on CSR and CE in India and Mauritius and will encourage future researchers and organizations to further expand on this perception.
PurposeEmployee engagement (EE) can result in multiple positive impacts not only on the individua... more PurposeEmployee engagement (EE) can result in multiple positive impacts not only on the individual and his/her team but also on the organisational and financial outcome of the business. If artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a tool to facilitate EE, organisations will be more than satisfied to adopt it. The paper aims to study the penetration of AI for EE in corporate India.Design/methodology/approachBased on the information gathered through secondary research, a framework of questions was built and sent to some senior people in the area of AI and HR to check for its completeness. Respondents based on inclusion criteria were selected through random purposive sampling to be a part of the study. A total of 23 respondents participated in the study. Qualitative data analysis of the transcripts was conducted using MAXQDA 2022 (Verbi Software, Berlin, Germany), which is a qualitative data analysis software. Multiple readings were undertaken to identify the patterns and relationshi...
Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation
The purpose of the study is to analyse the relationship of positive and negative affect with emot... more The purpose of the study is to analyse the relationship of positive and negative affect with emotional exhaustion through the mediating effect of depersonalisation and personal accomplishment (undertaken as coping resources). It was posited that both depersonalisation and personal accomplishment will have an indirect effect on emotional exhaustion as they differ so profoundly. A sample of 291 from the manufacturing and IT sector participated in the study. To analyse the direct and indirect effects, IBM SPSS 25 and SmartPLS 2.0 were used. The findings reflect that affective states stimulate depersonalisation and personal accomplishment distinctly. Depersonalisation was a significant mediator linking affective states and emotional exhaustion. The binges of positive affect and emotion regulation are elaborated through the Broad and Build theory. Personal accomplishment marginally mediated emotional exhaustion. The results also provide support for questionable sequential measurement of ...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s ... more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s demand that organizations be more responsible to the environment they operate in. This paper makes a humble attempt to examine the impact of CSR on Corporate Sustainability (CS), defined in terms of an organization’s financial performance, in the Indian banking industry. It tries to draw a relationship between CSR rating and an organization’s financial performance indicators like Profit After Tax (PAT) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) after controlling for the effect of other variables like size of the organization (defined in terms of assets) and age of the organization (defined in terms of difference between the year of establishment and year of survey). The study would find relevance as it tries to sensitize the managers in the banking sector or any other organization to probe further and deeper to understand the impact of CSR on their sustainability while taking decisions about investing...
The Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, 2012
This paper is a classic case of how the peoples life can be touched at the very basic level from ... more This paper is a classic case of how the peoples life can be touched at the very basic level from guidance by an NGO acting as an intermediary between government and community. It is a practical demonstration of taking management beyond the classrooms and board rooms and bringing it to the grassroots level. Further, it depicts the successful working alliance between three diverse agencies – Community, Government and NGO, creating a win-win situation for all the three partners.
International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, 2021
Research has found that the new-age learner, Gen Z, is different from his/ her predecessors and h... more Research has found that the new-age learner, Gen Z, is different from his/ her predecessors and hence educators need new age pedagogical interventions to cater to this group of learners. With a change in the way the new age learner learns, the education system needs to revamp to incorporate tools that suit the need of the learner.The paper reviews the use of Gamification as a tool for motivation and engagement for Gen Z in higher education with the help of peer-reviewed research literature from research databases predominantly from Scopus and Web of Science. The purpose of this paper is to provide suggestions on how to create an engaging and meaningful learning environment in Higher Education for Gen Z by providing relevant insights on Gamification with the help of secondary research. As this is an emerging field of study, this paper will help policymakers, educators and academicians to design and implement relevant interventions to use Gamification as an effective tool for Gen Z le...
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are to get an understanding of the greeting cards (GCs) i... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are to get an understanding of the greeting cards (GCs) industry – appreciate the evolution of the industry and the changes that have been impacting the industry; analyze the external environment situation and assess the current strategy of Archies; analyze the existing strategy of Archies and apply the knowledge of strategic frameworks to the current business context of Archies; and create a new strategy for the company to overcome its current challenges. Case overview/synopsis The case highlights the situation faced by Archies Limited, a company, which pioneered the growth of the social expression industry in India and developed the market for GCs, a quintessentially Western concept in the Indian market. While it experienced phenomenal growth for two and a half decades, in the past 10 years, things have become more difficult for the company. Based on secondary data, this case presents various facts related to the case and seeks answers relat...
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of this study include: recognizing the strategic inflexio... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of this study include: recognizing the strategic inflexion points and related business and strategic perspectives in the life of an organization; understanding sources of sustained competitive advantage and connect it with resource-based view for internal analysis; applying dynamic capability theory to identify capabilities that help an IT company stay relevant in an IT sector characterized by VUCA (an acronym for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) environment; analyzing the multi-dimensional and multi-contextual challenge an organization faces, or is likely to face, in the foreseeable future and the possible ways it addresses or should address them; evaluating strategies adopted at various points of an organization’s journey for their effectiveness; and helping a company co-create value for its customers. Case overview/synopsis This case of Nitor Infotech Private Limited (Nitor), a mid-sized software product outsourcing compan...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate effectiveness (CE) amongst undergraduate and post-graduate students in India and Mauritius. The paper explores the differences in perception of CSR and CE w.r.t profitability, long-term success and short-term success between the different student groups. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores past studies done by researchers and practitioners and uses a survey method for data collection amongst students in India and Mauritius. Findings Set in the context of current ethical and business challenges facing business leaders, the paper provides insights and recommendations on the perceived relationship between CSR and CE. Recommendations have been provided for leveraging the perception of CSR amongst students as they aspire to become future business leaders. Research limitations/implications Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to explore a...
Objective: The paper makes a humble attempt to draw a relation between personality type and acade... more Objective: The paper makes a humble attempt to draw a relation between personality type and academic success of students. The study proves that personality type is correlated with academic success thus emphasizing that students with a certain personality type (Conscientiousness) are geared towards academic success as compared to any other personality type. The personality types were studied on the BIG FIVE model and accordingly five hypotheses were established for the purpose. Methodology: A survey questionnaire was used to gather data on personality type under the BIG FIVE model, academic performances (Average of percentages scored in important years-10 th , 12 th , Graduation & PGPM, Post Graduate Program In Management Semester 1) and demographic details. The total completed responses were 162 out of 260 sent and 198 received. Findings: Conscientiousness is statistically and positively correlated to academic success. Conclusion: Conscientiousness is a good predictor of academic success or performance. This is one personality trait that speaks volumes about people's integrity and it is heartening to statistically prove that such students will be good academic performers too. Internal correlation between the Big 5 factors depicts that Conscientiousness has a significant positive correlation with agreeableness and significant negative correlation with neuroticism, indirectly indicating that an agreeable personality can be a good academic achiever too & lack of emotional stability will be a hindrance to performance thus the increasing value of EQ (Emotional Quotient). Age seems to play no role.
The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its... more The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its members (beneficiaries) located in the region of Delhi/NCR. It captures group responses from a set of recipients of microfinance in the region mentioned. With the help of simple statistical inferences, it is observed that there was a change in their social condition as well as income generation. The study was motivated by the lack of research in the area of microfinance and financial inclusion in India, and also to see how effective these schemes are in impacting the lives of the beneficiaries.
The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its... more The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its members (beneficiaries) located in the region of Delhi/NCR. It captures group responses from a set of recipients of microfinance in the region entioned. With the help of simple statistical inferences, it is observed that there was a change in their social condition as well as income generation. The study was motivated by the lack of research in the area of microfinance and financial inclusion in India, and also to see how effective these schemes are in impacting the lives of the of the beneficiaries
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s ... more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s demand that organizations be more responsible to the environment they operate in. This paper makes a humble attempt to examine the impact of CSR on Corporate Sustainability (CS), defined in terms of an organization’s financial performance, in the Indian banking industry. It tries to draw a relationship between CSR rating and an organization’s financial performance indicators like Profit After Tax (PAT) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) after controlling for the effect of other variables like size of the organization (defined in terms of assets) and age of the organization (defined in terms of difference between the year of establishment and year of survey). The study would find relevance as it tries to sensitize the managers in the banking sector or any other organization to probe further and deeper to understand the impact of CSR on their sustainability while taking decisions about investing in CSR areas
This paper is a classic case of how the people‟s life can be touched at the very basic level from... more This paper is a classic case of how the people‟s life can be touched at the very basic level from guidance by an NGO acting as an intermediary between government and community. It is a practical demonstration of taking management beyond the classrooms and board rooms and bringing it to the grassroots level. Further, it depicts the successful working alliance between three diverse agencies – Community, Government and NGO, creating a win-win situation for all the three partners.
The case traces a poignant tale of courage and altruism of Rahul and Tulika that led to the forma... more The case traces a poignant tale of courage and altruism of Rahul and Tulika that led to the formation of 'Uday Foundation for Congenital Defects and Rare Blood Groups'. It highlights the dilemma of (not-for-profit) entrepreneur, his limited resources and raising funds for future, urge to serve the society at a large scale and how he combats the challenges in realizing his goals. It also gives a framework in which NGOs operate. In particular the case discusses about the efforts of Uday Foundation, an NGO in its nascent stage, its strengths, limitations and future prospects. Rahul has the ability to weave a seamless web of heterogeneous allies, remain flexible amid evolving conditions and shoulder responsibilities beyond normal limitations. These exceptional qualities define his leadership capabilities and that is the reason behind substantial contributions of this small scale organization in such a short duration.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate effectiveness (CE) amongst undergraduate and post-graduate students in India and Mauritius. The paper explores the differences in perception of CSR and CE w.r.t profitability, long-term success and short-term success between the different student groups. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores past studies done by researchers and practitioners and uses a survey method for data collection amongst students in India and Mauritius. Findings Set in the context of current ethical and business challenges facing business leaders, the paper provides insights and recommendations on the perceived relationship between CSR and CE. Recommendations have been provided for leveraging the perception of CSR amongst students as they aspire to become future business leaders. Research limitations/implications Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to explore and test the proposals further in different contexts and countries. Practical implications The paper suggests that the research reinforces the relationship between CSR and CE in the context of business and current student perception globally. Social implications Management students are future managers and the study of their perception towards social responsibility has a lot of bearing on their future decision making with respect to these issues. Originality/value This paper highlights the different student views on CSR and CE in India and Mauritius and will encourage future researchers and organizations to further expand on this perception.
PurposeEmployee engagement (EE) can result in multiple positive impacts not only on the individua... more PurposeEmployee engagement (EE) can result in multiple positive impacts not only on the individual and his/her team but also on the organisational and financial outcome of the business. If artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a tool to facilitate EE, organisations will be more than satisfied to adopt it. The paper aims to study the penetration of AI for EE in corporate India.Design/methodology/approachBased on the information gathered through secondary research, a framework of questions was built and sent to some senior people in the area of AI and HR to check for its completeness. Respondents based on inclusion criteria were selected through random purposive sampling to be a part of the study. A total of 23 respondents participated in the study. Qualitative data analysis of the transcripts was conducted using MAXQDA 2022 (Verbi Software, Berlin, Germany), which is a qualitative data analysis software. Multiple readings were undertaken to identify the patterns and relationshi...
Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation
The purpose of the study is to analyse the relationship of positive and negative affect with emot... more The purpose of the study is to analyse the relationship of positive and negative affect with emotional exhaustion through the mediating effect of depersonalisation and personal accomplishment (undertaken as coping resources). It was posited that both depersonalisation and personal accomplishment will have an indirect effect on emotional exhaustion as they differ so profoundly. A sample of 291 from the manufacturing and IT sector participated in the study. To analyse the direct and indirect effects, IBM SPSS 25 and SmartPLS 2.0 were used. The findings reflect that affective states stimulate depersonalisation and personal accomplishment distinctly. Depersonalisation was a significant mediator linking affective states and emotional exhaustion. The binges of positive affect and emotion regulation are elaborated through the Broad and Build theory. Personal accomplishment marginally mediated emotional exhaustion. The results also provide support for questionable sequential measurement of ...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s ... more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s demand that organizations be more responsible to the environment they operate in. This paper makes a humble attempt to examine the impact of CSR on Corporate Sustainability (CS), defined in terms of an organization’s financial performance, in the Indian banking industry. It tries to draw a relationship between CSR rating and an organization’s financial performance indicators like Profit After Tax (PAT) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) after controlling for the effect of other variables like size of the organization (defined in terms of assets) and age of the organization (defined in terms of difference between the year of establishment and year of survey). The study would find relevance as it tries to sensitize the managers in the banking sector or any other organization to probe further and deeper to understand the impact of CSR on their sustainability while taking decisions about investing...
The Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, 2012
This paper is a classic case of how the peoples life can be touched at the very basic level from ... more This paper is a classic case of how the peoples life can be touched at the very basic level from guidance by an NGO acting as an intermediary between government and community. It is a practical demonstration of taking management beyond the classrooms and board rooms and bringing it to the grassroots level. Further, it depicts the successful working alliance between three diverse agencies – Community, Government and NGO, creating a win-win situation for all the three partners.
International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, 2021
Research has found that the new-age learner, Gen Z, is different from his/ her predecessors and h... more Research has found that the new-age learner, Gen Z, is different from his/ her predecessors and hence educators need new age pedagogical interventions to cater to this group of learners. With a change in the way the new age learner learns, the education system needs to revamp to incorporate tools that suit the need of the learner.The paper reviews the use of Gamification as a tool for motivation and engagement for Gen Z in higher education with the help of peer-reviewed research literature from research databases predominantly from Scopus and Web of Science. The purpose of this paper is to provide suggestions on how to create an engaging and meaningful learning environment in Higher Education for Gen Z by providing relevant insights on Gamification with the help of secondary research. As this is an emerging field of study, this paper will help policymakers, educators and academicians to design and implement relevant interventions to use Gamification as an effective tool for Gen Z le...
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are to get an understanding of the greeting cards (GCs) i... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are to get an understanding of the greeting cards (GCs) industry – appreciate the evolution of the industry and the changes that have been impacting the industry; analyze the external environment situation and assess the current strategy of Archies; analyze the existing strategy of Archies and apply the knowledge of strategic frameworks to the current business context of Archies; and create a new strategy for the company to overcome its current challenges. Case overview/synopsis The case highlights the situation faced by Archies Limited, a company, which pioneered the growth of the social expression industry in India and developed the market for GCs, a quintessentially Western concept in the Indian market. While it experienced phenomenal growth for two and a half decades, in the past 10 years, things have become more difficult for the company. Based on secondary data, this case presents various facts related to the case and seeks answers relat...
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of this study include: recognizing the strategic inflexio... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of this study include: recognizing the strategic inflexion points and related business and strategic perspectives in the life of an organization; understanding sources of sustained competitive advantage and connect it with resource-based view for internal analysis; applying dynamic capability theory to identify capabilities that help an IT company stay relevant in an IT sector characterized by VUCA (an acronym for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) environment; analyzing the multi-dimensional and multi-contextual challenge an organization faces, or is likely to face, in the foreseeable future and the possible ways it addresses or should address them; evaluating strategies adopted at various points of an organization’s journey for their effectiveness; and helping a company co-create value for its customers. Case overview/synopsis This case of Nitor Infotech Private Limited (Nitor), a mid-sized software product outsourcing compan...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the perceived relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate effectiveness (CE) amongst undergraduate and post-graduate students in India and Mauritius. The paper explores the differences in perception of CSR and CE w.r.t profitability, long-term success and short-term success between the different student groups. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores past studies done by researchers and practitioners and uses a survey method for data collection amongst students in India and Mauritius. Findings Set in the context of current ethical and business challenges facing business leaders, the paper provides insights and recommendations on the perceived relationship between CSR and CE. Recommendations have been provided for leveraging the perception of CSR amongst students as they aspire to become future business leaders. Research limitations/implications Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to explore a...
Objective: The paper makes a humble attempt to draw a relation between personality type and acade... more Objective: The paper makes a humble attempt to draw a relation between personality type and academic success of students. The study proves that personality type is correlated with academic success thus emphasizing that students with a certain personality type (Conscientiousness) are geared towards academic success as compared to any other personality type. The personality types were studied on the BIG FIVE model and accordingly five hypotheses were established for the purpose. Methodology: A survey questionnaire was used to gather data on personality type under the BIG FIVE model, academic performances (Average of percentages scored in important years-10 th , 12 th , Graduation & PGPM, Post Graduate Program In Management Semester 1) and demographic details. The total completed responses were 162 out of 260 sent and 198 received. Findings: Conscientiousness is statistically and positively correlated to academic success. Conclusion: Conscientiousness is a good predictor of academic success or performance. This is one personality trait that speaks volumes about people's integrity and it is heartening to statistically prove that such students will be good academic performers too. Internal correlation between the Big 5 factors depicts that Conscientiousness has a significant positive correlation with agreeableness and significant negative correlation with neuroticism, indirectly indicating that an agreeable personality can be a good academic achiever too & lack of emotional stability will be a hindrance to performance thus the increasing value of EQ (Emotional Quotient). Age seems to play no role.
The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its... more The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its members (beneficiaries) located in the region of Delhi/NCR. It captures group responses from a set of recipients of microfinance in the region mentioned. With the help of simple statistical inferences, it is observed that there was a change in their social condition as well as income generation. The study was motivated by the lack of research in the area of microfinance and financial inclusion in India, and also to see how effective these schemes are in impacting the lives of the beneficiaries.
The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its... more The paper is a study of the working of groups (Joint Liability Group, JLG) of poor people and its members (beneficiaries) located in the region of Delhi/NCR. It captures group responses from a set of recipients of microfinance in the region entioned. With the help of simple statistical inferences, it is observed that there was a change in their social condition as well as income generation. The study was motivated by the lack of research in the area of microfinance and financial inclusion in India, and also to see how effective these schemes are in impacting the lives of the of the beneficiaries
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s ... more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by the corporate to live up to the people’s demand that organizations be more responsible to the environment they operate in. This paper makes a humble attempt to examine the impact of CSR on Corporate Sustainability (CS), defined in terms of an organization’s financial performance, in the Indian banking industry. It tries to draw a relationship between CSR rating and an organization’s financial performance indicators like Profit After Tax (PAT) and Earnings Per Share (EPS) after controlling for the effect of other variables like size of the organization (defined in terms of assets) and age of the organization (defined in terms of difference between the year of establishment and year of survey). The study would find relevance as it tries to sensitize the managers in the banking sector or any other organization to probe further and deeper to understand the impact of CSR on their sustainability while taking decisions about investing in CSR areas
This paper is a classic case of how the people‟s life can be touched at the very basic level from... more This paper is a classic case of how the people‟s life can be touched at the very basic level from guidance by an NGO acting as an intermediary between government and community. It is a practical demonstration of taking management beyond the classrooms and board rooms and bringing it to the grassroots level. Further, it depicts the successful working alliance between three diverse agencies – Community, Government and NGO, creating a win-win situation for all the three partners.
The case traces a poignant tale of courage and altruism of Rahul and Tulika that led to the forma... more The case traces a poignant tale of courage and altruism of Rahul and Tulika that led to the formation of 'Uday Foundation for Congenital Defects and Rare Blood Groups'. It highlights the dilemma of (not-for-profit) entrepreneur, his limited resources and raising funds for future, urge to serve the society at a large scale and how he combats the challenges in realizing his goals. It also gives a framework in which NGOs operate. In particular the case discusses about the efforts of Uday Foundation, an NGO in its nascent stage, its strengths, limitations and future prospects. Rahul has the ability to weave a seamless web of heterogeneous allies, remain flexible amid evolving conditions and shoulder responsibilities beyond normal limitations. These exceptional qualities define his leadership capabilities and that is the reason behind substantial contributions of this small scale organization in such a short duration.
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there was a change in their social condition as well as income generation. The study was motivated by the lack of research in the area of microfinance and financial inclusion in India, and also to see how effective these schemes are in impacting the lives of the of the beneficiaries
The study would find relevance as it tries to sensitize the managers in the banking
sector or any other organization to probe further and deeper to understand the impact
of CSR on their sustainability while taking decisions about investing in CSR areas
of Uday Foundation, an NGO in its nascent stage, its strengths, limitations and future prospects. Rahul has the ability to weave a seamless web of heterogeneous allies, remain flexible amid
evolving conditions and shoulder responsibilities beyond normal limitations. These exceptional qualities define his leadership capabilities and that is the reason behind substantial contributions
of this small scale organization in such a short duration.
there was a change in their social condition as well as income generation. The study was motivated by the lack of research in the area of microfinance and financial inclusion in India, and also to see how effective these schemes are in impacting the lives of the of the beneficiaries
The study would find relevance as it tries to sensitize the managers in the banking
sector or any other organization to probe further and deeper to understand the impact
of CSR on their sustainability while taking decisions about investing in CSR areas
of Uday Foundation, an NGO in its nascent stage, its strengths, limitations and future prospects. Rahul has the ability to weave a seamless web of heterogeneous allies, remain flexible amid
evolving conditions and shoulder responsibilities beyond normal limitations. These exceptional qualities define his leadership capabilities and that is the reason behind substantial contributions
of this small scale organization in such a short duration.