Sovereign debt and defaults: A global study

Governments borrow money locally and globally with an objective of economic growth and to govern. Financial distress and defaults in business and firms may cause stress and distress in the local economy which may spill over to other integrated economies. On the contrary, inefficient handling of an economy may negatively affect the inherent business and Read More …

Connecting with Indian Rural Consumers – A Structural Equation Model of Consumer Brand Preference

The main objective of this research is to systematically examine the variables which stimulate the purchase intention of rural consumers for hair conditioners. This involves assessing the relationship between consumers and brand preference, and examining the mediating impact of their age, gender, education, and family earnings on brand preference. The research methodology comprises of Exploratory Read More …

Editorial

The extant research has established that there is a pioneering market share advantage when the product category is successful, and under certain other conditions. This finding has been found across many product categories. Applying this database of empirical knowledge, the paper addresses the following two important research questions. These research questions have substantial impact on Read More …

Data Envelopment Analysis – Is BCC model better than CCR model? Case of Indian Life Insurance companies

In management practice, mathematical programming is used to evaluate the various alternatives and then choose the best option. This mathematical programming is effective as a planning tool. In the case of efficiency analysis using DEA, post facto evaluations are made and therefore, DEA is more of a monitoring and controlling tool rather than a planning Read More …

Impact of fear of “Victimization” on online shopping among Millennials

Online shopping is increasing with the use of smart phones, which makes shopping more convenient and instant. Online shopping has become increasingly popular as a result of various shopping apps available on online stores such as Google Playstore and Apple Appstore. These apps are easy to use and allow users to search, explore and purchase Read More …

A New Model for Training Evaluation in The Banking Industry

Training is an organized procedure through which knowledge and skills for a definite purpose are imparted to employees in an organization (Beach, 1985). Training is just one (but expensive) solution to organizational and individual performance problems. Hence, questioning the effectiveness of this solution is inevitable. In this perspective, the 4-level model (Kirkpatrick, 1959) is widely Read More …

To Stay or to Quit: Moderating role of organisational role stress between organisational identification, employee engagement and turnover intention

Abstract This study investigates the association between organisational identification, employee engagement, turnover intention and the moderating role of Organisational Role Stress (ORS ). Utilizing Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and a sample of 378 managers from the hospitality industry in India, we found that organisational identification was positively related to employee engagement and negatively related Read More …