Organized on 13th–15th December 2023, The 14th Annual International Research Conference of the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, (SIMSARC 2023) is based on the theme “Securing the Future through Sustainability, Health, Education and Technology”. It focuses on the need for a holistic approach to address the present challenges of the world while envisioning a resilient and prosperous tomorrow. It discusses the interconnections between Sustainability, Health, Education and Technology in fostering long-term well-being and addresses challenges and future opportunities.
Edited by:
Rajiv Divekar,
Komal Chopra,
Pravin Dange,
Smita Mehendale
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032959214
ISBN 10: 1032959215
Pages: 452
Publication Date: 27 January 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of Figures List of Tables Foreword Preface Acknowledgements About the Editors 1. A Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainability Literature: Benefits, Implications and Future Trends 2. Beyond the Call of Duty for Securing Future: Analyzing the Vital Role of Indian Armed Forces in Response to Disruptive Times 3. Assessment of Efficacy of Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers 4. Transforming Health Care Management through Artificial Intelligence 5. Kano Model Analysis for Understanding Customer Satisfaction 6. Internships for Experiential Learning in MBA Curriculum 7. Impact of Overconfidence Bias on Perceived Market Efficiency—The Mediating Role of Investment Decision-Making of Indian Individual Investors 8. Perception of Workforce for Rejuvenation of Labour Laws 9. Agri-food Supply Chain (AFSC) Producers’ Perceptions of Consumer Price Control—An Assessment using MCDM Technique 10. Behavioural Patterns of Indian Shoppers in Tier II Cities of South Asia: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach 11. Customer Advocacy in Value Co-creation Space in Context to Customers’ Perceptions 12. A STITCH IN TIME: A Study on the Latent Factors of Awareness and Perception of Sustainable Estate Planning Among Millennials in Urban Bengaluru 13. The Impact of Russian and Ukrainian Conflict on Indian Stock Returns 14. Emotional Intelligence Promoting the Sustainability of Online Learning Readiness 15. A Midas Touch in Kitchen 16. Servicification and Contribution of Service Exports to Manufacturing Exports: From the Indian Context 17. Understanding Conflict Strategies and Its Effects on Sustainability through Game Theory Decisions: An Example of Afghan Conflict 18. An Analysis and Mapping Teacher’s Ethical Framework to Hichki, A Bollywood Cinema 19. Training and Development of Community Resource Person as a Tool for Empowerment of Women—A Qualitative Enquiry 20. Arming Prosperity: A Comprehensive Study of Defense Expenditure’s Influence on India’s Economic Growth and Employment 21. Herbal vs Allopathic—Select Determinants of Preference for Medication in India 22. Impact of ESG on the Financial Performance: A Case Study in the Indian Cement Industry 23. Unlocking HR Potential: Exploring Blockchain Technology’s Application in Human Resource Management 24. Role of Biomass Gasification and Bio CNG for Carbon Footprint Management in the Process Industry 25. Adding Granularity to the Measurement of Programme Outcomes Assessment: A Novel way to Compute Programme Outcome Attainment 26. Credit Default Swaps—An Empirical Analysis of Recent Developments in the CDS Market 27. Blockchain Technology in HRM: A Futuristic Perspective 28. Comparative Study of Fidget Toys on Adults’ Attention Span and Concentration 29. Factors Influencing Students to Pursue Digital Homeschooling in India 30. Library Orientation through Games: Engaging and Interactive Approaches to Introduce Student to Library Resources and Services 31. Comparative Analysis of Islamic Banks with Conventional Banks in Terms of Performance 32. New Product Advertising: Analysing the Impact of Functional, Emotional and Rational Brand Post on Purchase Intention 33. Unveiling the Branding Bridge: A Study on How Brand Equity Mediates the Relationship between CSR and Consumer Willingness to Buy in the Future
Rajiv Divekar is Dean, Faculty of Management of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and Director of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, India. He has completed his MBA with specialization in Human Resource Management and holds experience of strategy, planning, logistics and human resource management based on his service with multinational teams as part of United Nations Force in both Somalia and Lebanon. His teaching areas include Strategy, Human Resource and Leadership. Komal Chopra is Associate Professor of Marketing at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. His teaching areas include Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, and Essentials of Marketing. He has also conducted management development programmes for Godrej & Boyce, Wipro, John Deere, Cognizant and Directorate General of Resettlement, Government of India. Pravin Dange is Associate Professor of Marketing and Strategy at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, India. His research interests include Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Higher Education. He is an agricultural engineer and has handled varied profiles in the past – including teaching, academic administration, and consultancy. Smita Mehendale is Assistant Professor with Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. She specializes in diverse functions like finance, marketing and HR and has also worked in the manufacturing and service sector and consultancy. Her teaching areas include Research Methodology, Retail Management and Marketing Research.
