IOSR-JBM   2nd International Conference on 'Innovative Business Practices and Sustainability in VUCA World Organized by GNVS Institute of Management, Mumbai in April 2018'

Abstract: The commonly held opinion is that "A satisfied worker is a productive worker". A satisfied work force will create a pleasant atmosphere within the organization to perform well. Hence job satisfaction becomes a major area of research in B-Schools. There are many factors which contribute towards enhancing the job satisfaction. Monetary needs are of course foremost. But coupled with them, there are other attributes which contribute to raising the level of job satisfaction – two of them being Empowerment & Involvement While Employee empowerment may be influenced by the perception that the organization cares about its employees' well-being and that their work is valued, Job involvement may be more about how individuals relate to their current jobs and less about their relationships with their employers............

Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Involvement, Empowerment, Loyalty & affiliation, B-Schools

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Abstract: Businesses are facing dynamic business changes due to various changes happening in today's evolving economic landscape, the power of data and insights can transform businesses, build a winning talent strategy and help managers make smarter decisions. HR needs to rethink how with technology, applications, and an endless flow of information and communication from diverse sources, they can help in attracting, developing and retaining talent...........

Keywords: Economy, HR processes, change management, generational workforce, Technology. Aligning Organization Performance in VUCA Times

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Abstract: In VUCA world the number of career oriented couples has increased dramatically. However, these couples encountered with multiple challenges to balance between career and family. This quantitative study has adopted positivism perspective with deductive approach. The study aims to analyze the changes in Career-Family Balance Attitudes of the employees with the age factor. The data have been collected from 30 mployees of Public Sector Undertaking, Mumbai by using 'Probability Stratified Random' Sampling Technique. The study opted for 'Career-Family Balance Attitudes' sub-scale developed by Sanders et al., (1998) with some justified item modification. The Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics (Independent 'T' Test) techniques used for data analysis and hypothesis testing................

Keywords: 'Career-Family Balance Attitude', Mumbai, Age.

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Abstract: In today's volatile market scenario wherein employees are loyal to the profession and not to the organization they are associated with; are having many choices, many options. Employee- retention is a significant and crucial issue that any organisation is focusing on as it can provide the competitive edge. Also only retention is not enough. Employees need to give their hundred percent outputs for the survival and growth of the organisation. To attain these two objectives, employees need to be engaged in the work set up. As a matter of fact employee engagement is no more a mere HR initiative -- it is a strategic foundation for leading the business in the desired direction. The result of Gallup survey indicates that engaged employees are more productive, more customer-focused, safer, and retention rate is higher. Therefore engaged employees can create a high performing organisation and thus provide an organisation a competitive edge.............

KeyWords: Employee engagement, organisational culture, psychological contract.

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Abstract: Research and Development Department is the thrust of any organization. It acts as catalyst in this competitive world where the entire globe is a single market. Being the main source of innovation and breakthroughs, this department is highly vulnerable and uncertain. This is so because the outcomes may or may not result into radical implications. Due to this ambiguity, distinctiveness and intrinsically indefinite nature of R&D department these units must be managed differently from other departments of an organization. Assessing the key forces which impact the creativeness of the human resources in this department carries vital credentials. Further this department is often kept aloof from HR department of the organization due to complexity of its performance appraisal and low head count (1% of the total employees)............

Keywords : Leadership, ethical behaviour, creative performance behaviours.

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Abstract: Natural and man- made disasters have experienced around the world leads to think seriously about global warming and its impact on human beings. In this connection, a proactive multifaceted action is necessary by all business sectors, regulatory bodies and at large the societal participation. Government has already come out with various eco-friendly environmental policies which will enhance the environmental performance by the application of green products, process and services. Besides various dimensions, Green HR is the use of HRM policies to promote the sustainable use of resources within organization. Green HRM involves environmentallyfriendly HR practices and preservation of knowledge capital.............

Keyword: Green HRM, Retention Strategy, Banking Sector, Sustainability, HR Policies.

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Abstract: Innovation means replacing the best practices of today with that of tomorrow- (Paul Sloane) Innovation is at the core of the development in 21st century. The saying "perform or perish" has been replaced by "Innovate or Perish". Organizations worldwide are working hard on strengthening their Creative skills and come out with products that set the benchmark in Innovation. However the good news is that Innovation can be learnt and practiced. This is possible by creating a culture of innovation and Lifelong learning in the organization. The same has been proved time and again by Silicon Valley firms that if you want to be the leader than you have to be really innovative. Companies like Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Air BnB and Amazon are few examples where it all started with a thought and they build an enterprise with quick adaptation to the latest technologies. They were the pioneers in the category and had both willingness and muscles to take their competition head on. Innovation coupled with Strategic thinking made Apple the most valuable brand within a few years of its inception...............

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Abstract: Water is an important resource in the earth for irrigation, so irrigation technique is essential for agriculture. In our country farmers are not following proper irrigation techniques. Currently, most of the irrigation scheduling systems and their corresponding automated tools are in fixed rate. Irrigation is not only essential for the improvement of irrigation system but also to save water resource for future purpose. Intelligent control system based on Artificial Neural Network is used for effective irrigation scheduling in paddy fields. The input parameters like air, temperature, soil moisture, radiations and humidity are modeled. Evapotranspiration and various growing stages of crops are considered and based on that the amount of water required for irrigation is estimated. Agriculture aims to provide good quality and high yield efficiently with less labor on limited lands. Taking advantages of industrial production methods and modern engineering techniques, facility agriculture makes a good use of the climate, soil and biological potential of fields to provide a controllable and suitable environment for plants so as to increase the productivity. Thus the prerequisite step of agriculture is monitoring the farming environment effectively.................

Keywords - Automated hardware,Artificial Neural Network, Irrigation scheduling, Evapotranspiration.

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Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess women entrepreneurs' challenges and opportunities. Women Entrepreneur is a person who accepts challenging role to meet her personal needs and become economically independent. Many women have this quality but they never got a platform to showcase their talents and hence they don't know their real abilities. Though the women in Ethiopia are considered as source of power, but they are also considered weaker sex and always depend on men folk. The study were Descriptive. The data used were both the Primary data as well as secondary. The primary data collection was done with the help of questionnaire. The sampling method used were simple random sampling..............

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Abstract: With vacillating characteristics of global economies, identifying prudent economies poses a major challenge before portfolio managers. Over the period of time the "Elite" economies and groups such as BRICS, MINT, NAFTA etc have experienced a significant downfall further intensifying the situation. The big question now arises" What Next"? How can we determine which countries hold the potential to sustain socio economic prospects? The countries coating the race have been none another than India and China with young demographics at its disposal. However, these economies have been poised with Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexities and Ambiguity with respect to various socio-economic variables undermining the identification of true future stars. Thus, the research study attempts to put forth an indicative model encompassing socio economic variables easing the comparative analysis between the two...............

Keywords : VUCA, India, China, Socio Economic Variables, Global Economies.

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Abstract: Mobile phones have become an integral part of our day to day life. This has become a common man's gadget. With several service providers coming up with very competitive rates for data usage, mobiles are no longer restricted to making calls. It has become an easy means to connect to internet. With many service providers coming up with competitive data plans even common man can afford it. This evolution has changed the way many services used to work. All online activities got triggered with advent of mobile phone technology. Health industry is also exploring its possibilities of going mobile..........

Keywords : mHealth, Neonatal care, infant mortality, mobile, IMR

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Abstract: Globalization and Economic condition have created a lot of changes in the corporate world. With this change it has led to change in the education especially in B schools or MBA imparting educational institutes as there is a growing demand of managers and efficient professionals in the corporate world. There is a huge scope and market for management education in the recent times as India is undergoing to more demographic and economic changes. Fortunately MBA has come in the list of progressive career prospects. The corporate world needs more competent professionals who are versatile and proficiency in various areas with feeling of responsibility and influence.........

Keywords : management Institute, issues and challenges , environment

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Abstract: Electronic sports (e-Sports, eSports) are gaining importance in terms of popularity and also in terms of its recognition. It has now been recognized by Olympic Council of Asia. This study covers three dimensions in terms of scope, growth, and awareness. Scope includes the number of games included in formal setup, types of e-games played across the country and its impact on sports industry and economy. Growth is measured in several terms viz. number of games, players, tournaments, spectators and sponsors. Awareness is measured by collecting primary data from the respondent and by using descriptive analysis.The study delivers that how esports can be one of the major segment in sports industry..

Keywords : E-Sports, E- Games, Video Games, Growth

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Abstract: Talent according to dictionary means an ability to do something well. According to human Resource talent too means a person with a natural skill or ability. In the present era talent means reasonable intelligence, initiative; strong inter personal ability, flair for networking, creativity, innovation, ability to lead people and most important being a great team player,a definition by Organizations. Accordingly talent means ability, intelligence creativity and is present in every individual.. Organizations all over the world have realized
the contribution of talent to the organisation's success, growth and prosperity. Hence every organization is working hard to ensure sufficient presence..........

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Abstract: Media rights in sporting leagues has come a long way in the global scenario in general and India in particular. The Olympic Games were first televised in Berlin in 1936 and broadcast to an estimated 162,000 people using just three cameras, only one of which was capable of live transmission. Just over 75 years later, thanks to major advances in broadcast technology, an estimated 4.8 billion viewers were able to tune into seamless coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games in high definition and 3-D formats, along with a dazzling array of angles, effects and tools to view and review every detail of the event. Fancy this – in 1992 the BCCI paid Doordarshan Rs. 5 lakh to broadcast its matches on their network and today it stands to earn $8.47 million per IPL match courtesy..............

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