Management in Practice: Challenges and Strategies

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. A study on diversity management and its impact on organizational performance with special reference to hospitality industry in India. 2. OCTAPACE Culture: a comparative analysis of higher education institutions.  3. Antecedents of E-Loyalty: empirical evidence from Indian e-commerce users. 4. CSR Initiatives: a strategic response of companies operating in India towards new CSR regulations. 5. The opportunities and challenges of FDI in service sector - a study of Punjab. 6. Exploring the potential of dark tourism of India: a revival of the past. 7. The Strategic role of HR in minimizing gender disparity: a conceptual framework. 8. Effect of antecedents of e-retailing on customer satisfaction: the role of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and trust. 9. Workforce diversity and discrimination-a study of Indian Telecom Organizations. 10. Understanding self-service technologies. 11. Health micro-insurance as a healthcare financing mechanism and its impact. 12. Influence of demographics on the perceptual factors of e-commerce: a study of TASK members. 13. Technology revolution for entrepreneurship promotion with reference to Jammu and Kashmir. 14. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and tourism industry in India: a content analysis. Index.

As business grows, different problems arise which demand different solutions - what worked a year ago might now be not the best approach. Recognizing and overcoming the common pitfalls associated with growth is essential if the business is to continue to grow and thrive. Crucially, one needs to ensure that the steps taken today don't themselves create additional problems for the future. Effective leadership will help to make the most of the opportunities, thus creating sustainable growth for the future. This book is an attempt in the same direction. The book is an outcome of intense academic discussion held on the topic of management challenges and strategies. The book follows the theme, Management in Practice: Challenges and Strategies. It deals with different functional areas of management where changes are occurring due to emergence of new business models and innovative ways to follow them.