Sushanta K. Mishra, Amitabh Deo Kodwani, Kunal Kamal Kumar and Kamal K. Jain
The purpose of this paper is to understand the influence of change in loneliness on the experience of depression among the students in a business school in India. Building on the…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the influence of change in loneliness on the experience of depression among the students in a business school in India. Building on the literature, the authors argued the dynamic nature of loneliness and depression and subsequently explored the linkage between change in loneliness and associated change in the experience of depression. Further, the purpose is also to explore whether such linkage depends on individual personality factors.
Design/methodology/approach
The present study is part of a bigger study that employed a longitudinal survey design. Data were collected in two phases with a six-month time lag between the phases. Data were initially collected in July 2014, and again with all measures repeated in January, 2015. Data were collected from two sections from the undergraduate program participants at one of the reputed institutions in India. Demographic variables such as gender, number of siblings, and family type (nuclear family or joint family) were collected. The authors controlled for age and qualification as all the students have the same qualification and almost all of them were in the same age group. All these variables were controlled due to their probable interference with the proposed theoretical model.
Findings
The findings reveal a significant role of loneliness on experience of depression and a moderating role of personality on the relationship. The linkage between change in loneliness and change in depression was found to be higher among those people who were high on extraversion. The findings clearly indicate that the impact of loneliness will be more as the need for attachment is high for individuals having higher extraversion.
Research limitations/implications
Further research may explore the role of neuroticism in the link between loneliness and depression.
Practical implications
The findings of this longitudinal study are very relevant for all the professional groups in the college/university setting. It is important for students as well as college authorities to understand the dynamic nature and relationship of loneliness and depression, as well as the role of personality factors. Routine monitoring as well as various educational programs may be included as regular components of campus culture. Even curriculum can also be fine-tuned. Various programs can be designed to improve interpersonal skills, cognitive understanding, and resolution of aversive emotions, as these college going students or buddying managers are more receptive to intervention programs.
Originality/value
The paper clearly reflects its originality. It adds value in the form of contribution to theoretical development as well as to various college authorities to handle students emotions effectively.
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Prabhjot Singh, Sushant Samir, Kamal Kumar and Jagdeep Singh
This study has been carried out in dairy product manufacturing industry of Northern India to judge the significance of supply chain strategies viz. cost reduction and optimization…
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Purpose
This study has been carried out in dairy product manufacturing industry of Northern India to judge the significance of supply chain strategies viz. cost reduction and optimization strategies toward performance improvement and mediator effect of strength and opportunity between strategies and performance parameters.
Design/methodology/approach
Questionnaire survey has been performed to justify their role toward performance improvement. Structural equation modeling, descriptive statistics, hierarchical regression and clusters and partial least square-structural equation modeling has been applied for ascertain the benefits occurred.
Findings
Results indicated that strength (success factors of strength identified from literature) is the significant mediator than opportunity (success factors) for enhancing performance of organization. Small incremental improvements and 5S activities are highly important cost reduction strategies for enhancing performance of supply chain strategies. Supply chain strategies significantly improve the quality of milk in the industry under study. The customer has got high-quality product after implementing supply chain strategies. Right-time delivery of product is only possible if failure modes are analyzed thoroughly. Reliability of performance parameters is 88% which signifies that high benefits are achieved by implementing cost reduction and cost optimization strategies of supply chain concept. Processing of milk is significantly improved after taking combined effect of processing and delivery of product.
Originality/value
This paper helps both academics and managers to gain a better understanding of this question by considering the role of supply chain strategies implementation practically through a standard procedure.
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Monica Singhania and Kamal Kumar
The case focuses on issues concerning infrastructure development by Jaypee Infratech Ltd. (JIL) in the context of emerging market of India. This is undertaken by employing the…
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Subject area
The case focuses on issues concerning infrastructure development by Jaypee Infratech Ltd. (JIL) in the context of emerging market of India. This is undertaken by employing the usage of strength weakness opportunity and threat analysis (SWOT) analysis, political, economical, sociological and technological analysis (PEST) analysis and Porter's Five Forces Model and competitor analysis. It also outlines the importance of financing model adopted with respect to Concessionaire Agreement drafted and executed towards making an infrastructure project financially viable so as to reduce the risk associated with infrastructure projects which requires huge investments and long gestation period. Further, it also highlights the importance of how future projects can be undertaken on the basis of public private partnership (PPP) model.
Study level/applicability
This case can be used as a teaching tool in the following courses: MBA/Post Graduate Program in Management in Management Accounting, Management Control Systems and Strategic Cost Management. It can be used to explain concepts of SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces Model analysis. Students are also introduced to the technique of financial analysis. Executive training programs for Middle- and Senior-level employees to explain the Infrastructure Financing and Concessionaire Agreement for infrastructure projects. Under-graduate/Post-graduate programs in Entrepreneurship.
Case overview
JIL was established as a Special Purpose Vehicle in 2007 to execute the Yamuna Expressway project. Originally the contract was awarded to parent company Jai Prakash Associates Ltd. in 2003. The project entails financing, construction, operation, maintenance and collection of toll for 36 years and then transferring it back to Government of Uttar Pradesh of 165.5 km Yamuna Expressway, and subsequently development of 530-million square feet of area from five parcels of land earmarked along the expressway. The project highlights how a PPP infrastructure project can be made financially viable.
Expected learning outcomes
SWOT analysis was used to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to a company. Also, application of Porter's Five Forces Model was done to analyze an industry. Determining quantitative terms like Long-Term Return on equity, Return on Capital Employed, Book Value vs Market value, Net Margins, Income Tax benefits enjoyed under section 80-IA and Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT); determining financial viability of an infrastructure project over its entire life cycle.
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Sushanta Kumar Sarma, Kunal Kamal Kumar and Sushanta Kumar Mishra
Social enterprises (SEs) have experienced unprecedented uncertainty due to COVID-19, and it has challenged the fundamental assumptions underlying the SEs. Little is known about…
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Purpose
Social enterprises (SEs) have experienced unprecedented uncertainty due to COVID-19, and it has challenged the fundamental assumptions underlying the SEs. Little is known about the strategic response of SEs when their fundamental characteristics are being challenged. The purpose of this paper is to explore – how do SEs respond to a crisis caused by the pandemic?
Design/methodology/approach
This paper adopts a case study approach and reports the response strategy of impulse social enterprises (ISE) from India. Data were collected through interviews, Webinars and organizational reports. To analyze the data, the authors examined the fundamental assumption on SE that was challenged by the pandemic.
Findings
The response strategy of ISE is driven by social and substantive rationality focusing on the relationship with the community and doing what is good for them. The role of communication was vital in gathering support and resources to continue with their function. ISE adapted a mindset of mission agility and created an alternative market for its product.
Originality/value
This study highlights the response strategy of SE in an emerging economy like India, which experienced one of the stringent lockdowns. It is probably one of the few studies that examined the responses of SE under a crisis that challenged their fundamental attributes by adopting the framework of Bacq and Lumpkin (2021).
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Neeraj Ahuja, Uma Batra and Kamal Kumar
Magnesium alloys are becoming prominent as an alternative to the permanent biomedical implants. In present work, electric discharge drilling (EDD) process has been investigated…
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Magnesium alloys are becoming prominent as an alternative to the permanent biomedical implants. In present work, electric discharge drilling (EDD) process has been investigated and optimized for ZM21 Mg alloy that can be used for producing perforated bone implants having geometrically precise micro holes.
Design/methodology/approach
Planning of experiments has been carried out in accordance to the Taguchi mixed L18 orthogonal array (OA). The hole overcut (HO), circularity at entrance (Cent) and circularity at exit (Cext) of drilled micro holes were measured as response characteristics during experimentation corresponding to different settings of EDD input parameters. For optimizing multiresponse characteristics, the hybrid approach of grey relational analysis, regression analysis and particle swarm optimization has been implemented.
Findings
It is found from hybrid approach that brass electrode along with Ip; 3 Amp, Ton; 50 µs and Toff; 52 µs outperformed over all other parametric settings against the collective result of response characteristics. The experimental values of response characteristics at suggested optimized setting are HO: 93.48 µm; Cent: 0.988 and Cext: 0.992, respectively.
Originality/value
The optimization of EDD process for developing perforated Mg alloy bone implants, using hybrid approach is still missing.
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Kunal Kamal Kumar, Sushanta Kumar Mishra and Pawan Budhwar
The “war for talent” is not limited to developed economies but has become a common feature in emerging economies such as India. From the sociocultural perspective, India…
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The “war for talent” is not limited to developed economies but has become a common feature in emerging economies such as India. From the sociocultural perspective, India represents one of the oldest cultural heritages with distinct cultural values. The cultural difference may contribute to explain organizational practices toward talent retention. In the present chapter, the authors focus on the institutional, legal, and cultural context and highlight their uniqueness with respect to the Indian context. Within the institutional context, the authors found that prior to liberalization (which happened in 1990s), the Indian business scene was dominated by public firms or a small enclave of private firms. For both types of organization, turnover hardly mattered, and turnover was indeed negligible. Employees saw firms as “employers for life”: in such a context, voluntary turnover was extremely rare. Further, in the early legal context, it was hard for any private firm to “fire” an employee. Therefore, involuntary turnover was close to nil as well. Things began to change post-liberalization when the Indian scene was dominated by an influx of private players. The Indian mind too accepted turnover to be a part of the corporate life. In the present chapter, the authors provide a snapshot of what, why, and how of employee turnover in the Indian context. The authors specifically focus on what motivates employees to remain with the organization or why do they leave the organization. The authors close the chapter with insights relevant to both academicians and practitioners.
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Sushanta Kumar Mishra and Kunal Kamal Kumar
The present study is based on two samples from two occupational groups (one among medical representatives in pharmaceutical industry and other among frontline employees in…
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Purpose
The present study is based on two samples from two occupational groups (one among medical representatives in pharmaceutical industry and other among frontline employees in hospitality industry). The study found support for the moderation effect of perceived organizational support (POS) on the emotional dissonance-emotional exhaustion as well as the emotional exhaustion-turnover intention relationships. In addition, the purpose of this paper is to examine the mediation of emotional exhaustion on the emotional dissonance-turnover intention relationship. The study concludes with the contributions to the literature and to the practice.
Design/methodology/approach
Following the survey research method the study collected the data from two occupational groups.
Findings
The study found support for the moderation effect of POS on the emotional dissonance-emotional exhaustion as well as the emotional exhaustion-turnover intention relationships.
Originality/value
The study argued the negative effects of dissonance can be minimized if the organization can take actions to ensure employees perceive the organization as supportive.
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Anita Jahid, Minhazur Rahman Rezvi and Md. Masudur Rahman
This study aims to identify and analyse the gender-specific challenges encountered by internally displaced women (IDWs) in developing countries, focusing on Bangladesh within the…
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Purpose
This study aims to identify and analyse the gender-specific challenges encountered by internally displaced women (IDWs) in developing countries, focusing on Bangladesh within the distinctive backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the paper recommends effective strategies to address and overcome these challenges.
Design/methodology/approach
This research, conducted by the PRISMA guidelines, investigated the socio-economic challenges of the pandemic for IDWs through a comprehensive analysis of diverse sources. These sources encompassed quantitative and qualitative studies, organisational reports, publications from UN agencies, the International Organisation for Migration, the International Labour Organisation, the World Health Organisation, case studies and newspaper articles.
Findings
This research sheds light on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on IDWs, encompassing aspects such as safety, shelter, livelihood, household responsibilities, health support, external aid, domestic violence and childcare facilities. In addition, it emphasises the pivotal contributions of government organisations (GOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in ensuring the well-being and survival of IDWs.
Originality/value
This paper represents one of the initial endeavours in exploring the socio-economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic on IDWs. Moreover, it highlights the significance of tailored gender-specific assistance for IDWs in challenging circumstances. Researchers, policymakers, GOs and NGOs can leverage the insights gleaned from this study to enhance the socio-economic well-being of IDWs.
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Debjit Roy and Arindam Bandyopadhyay
Inventory management plays a critical role in managing business profitability. Through this case, the participants will understand the role of managing inventory for timely…
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Inventory management plays a critical role in managing business profitability. Through this case, the participants will understand the role of managing inventory for timely workshop operations. Further, too much inventory can erode business margins and occupy storage space. This case also highlights the selection of an appropriate inventory review policy for managing the spare parts inventory.
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