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{"title":"Preference for Mode of Learning for Knowledge and Skills by Professional Management Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period","authors":"G. V. Rao, D. Vijayalakshmi","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211020604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211020604","url":null,"abstract":"Learning of skill and knowledge are differentiated and acknowledged as the outcomes of education. The COVID-19 pandemic phase has disturbed the teaching in classroom, curriculum and academic calendar of educational institutes across the world. Blended learning is an integration of offline and online approaches of sharing subject resources online after classroom learning. Students pursuing professional management course at the university campus and a reputed private college were considered for sample selection. Only those sample respondents with attendance for both modes of learning were considered. The whole population of 360 was invited to participate in the survey, and 294 student participants’ responses were shortlisted for analysis. The instrument was standardized after conducting a pilot study. Descriptive tools, correlation, regression and ANOVA were applied for analysis. The learning in classroom shows strong preference with all the variables having a positive opinion. Furthermore, preference for classroom learning had not changed during the COVID-19 pandemic phase. The classroom learning variables were significant with the COVID-19 effect except for flexibility. The learning of skills with labs or workplace place exposure was preferred over skill learning with an online demonstration. In future, educational institutes should focus on training faculty in the techniques and delivery of online learning, implementing changes in the curriculum that are suitable for online mode of teaching and employing emerging information and communication technologies. JEL Classification: I230","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131282725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Board Characteristics and Firm Performance: Indian Textiles Sector Panorama","authors":"Mukesh Nepal, Rajat K. Deb","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211026148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211026148","url":null,"abstract":"The study has attempted to examine whether the board size and board independence have any impact on the financial performances of the Indian textile firms. Accessing the data of the 40 sample firms representing the top 100 BSE-listed textile firms during the timeline 2015–2019 and applying the panel data regression model, it has assessed the impacts. Accounting- and market-based financial measures have been proxied, and a significant positive association between the board size and firm performance has been established. Interestingly, a significant inverse relationship between the board independence and financial performance has also been indicated. It has concurred policy implications as the inclusion of more number of board members would likely to increase the firm performance. Moreover, for improving the sound decision-making, firms may chalk out a policy with capping on the engagement of independent directors in other firms. It has acknowledged a few limitations and has sketched a roadmap for posterior studies as well. JEL Codes: G28, G30, M40","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"53 10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124114580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Financial Inclusion and Quality of Life: Empirical Evidences from Indian States with Special Reference to West Bengal","authors":"A. Sen, A. Laha","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211026150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211026150","url":null,"abstract":"The conceptual connection between financial inclusion and quality of life (QOL) can be realized by a two-way relationships. On the one hand, financial inclusion induces QOL, while an improvement in QOL facilitates in generating demand for financial services, on the other hand. Even though several studies seek to find out the role of finance in the well-being of the population (especially human development), this article concentrates on QOL to eliminate the financial attributes of development (as captured by income dimension in Human Development Index). In this sense, this study addresses the research gap in the existing literature by establishing the relationship between financial inclusion and QOL. Specifically, the article attempts to explain the two-way tie-up between the financial inclusion and the QOL in India in the context of Indian states, in general, and West Bengal, in particular. Canonical correlation (CC; a multivariate data analysis technique) is used to estimate the relation between the financial inclusion and QOL. Empirical results suggest that western and the southern Indian states excel in the attainment of education, health and other amenities-based indicators of QOL. The conditions of the eastern part of the country in case of financial inclusion and the QOL are not at all satisfactory. In case of West Bengal, Kolkata being the state capital is performing well in both the factors. CC results suggest a significant association between the financial inclusion and QOL across Indian states. The deposit account of financial inclusion indicator and the infant survival rate of QOL indicator are playing a pivotal role in the relationship (both the Indian states and districts of West Bengal as well). This article establishes the effectiveness of the demand following approach of financial inclusion than that of supply leading approach. As the demand-side aspect of financial inclusion is becoming more important to the policymakers, the next policy priority of financial inclusion measures could be the generation of awareness on the financial services through financial literacy. JEL Codes: G2, O15, C39","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"316 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132931356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Personality Traits Leads to Investor’s Financial Risk Tolerance: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach","authors":"Kamini Rai, Abha Gupta, Anshu Tyagi","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211018955","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211018955","url":null,"abstract":"In today’s scenario, investors’ preferences towards different investment avenues depend upon their risk tolerance level and return associated with investment plan. The tolerance level of investors for risk is influenced by many demographic and psychological factors. Personality traits (PTs) are one of the important factors that impact the tolerance levels of investors for risk. Thus, the existing study focuses on whether (a) the direct effect of Big Five PTs on financial risk tolerance (FRT) or (b) PTs as a second-order (higher-order) factor leads to FRT. Data are cross-sectional in nature, which were collected from 599 investors who invested through Angel Broking Co. (Securities co.) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) by using online structured questionnaire. To examine the strength of the relationship between variables’ correlation and regression tests were applied using the structural equation modelling approach. The study found that among Big Five personality dimensions, only agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness are significantly associated with FRT, whereas PTs as a second-order (higher-order) factor have a strong association with FRT of investors. Thus, the PT as a second order is the preferred model. JEL Code: G02","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123695834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application of Pooled Testing Methodologies in Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Pritha Guha","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211018601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211018601","url":null,"abstract":"The recent emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a healthcare challenge, as well as an economic threat to the world. The situation is even worse for the developing nations like India. Diagnostic tests are fundamental to the ability to detect and respond to the disease. However, finding adequate resources for that has proved to be a significant challenge. As a solution, a pooling approach for the diagnostic tests is proposed in the literature and the media. In this article, we explore several algorithms for pooling samples to reduce the number of such diagnostic tests. Through a comparative study, we look at their relative performance at different disease prevalence levels. We also discuss the impact of the sensitivity and specificity of the tests. In the context of using the quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) tests for diagnosing COVID-19 cases in India, we discuss the feasibility of using the pooling algorithms and possible avenues to improve their effectiveness.","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127610393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Selection of Variables in Data Envelopment Analysis for Evaluation of Stock Performance","authors":"B. S. Arasu, Desti Kannaiah, Nancy Christina J., M. Shabbir","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211002511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211002511","url":null,"abstract":"This study deploys data envelopment analysis (DEA) to identify the appropriate variables for the performance valuation of stocks. For this purpose, sixty-nine non-financial stocks of the Nifty 100 index of The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) were selected as a sample for this study. We segregated the selected stocks into three groups of inputs and outputs for DEA based on fundamental indicators (financial ratios); technical indicators (momentum indicators); and both, fundamental and technical indicators. The stock performance indicators are sourced from the ACE database from financial year 2014 to 2019. The results of the study suggest that all three sets of stock performance indicators help in the identification of efficient stocks. However, stocks identified under momentum indicators are seen to have been better performing in stock return compared to the other two groups. The outcome of this study may help academicians and investors construct an effective portfolio and analyse/study its performance evaluation","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116965233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between Company Characteristics and HR Disclosure Level: Evidences from Indian Public Sector Companies","authors":"K. Aggarwal","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211011324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211011324","url":null,"abstract":"The main purpose of the study is to examine the effect of company characteristics on Human Resource (HR) disclosure practices of listed public sector companies in India. The present study has taken into consideration 71 Indian public sector companies listed on NSE-500 Index. To measure the level of voluntary disclosure of listed public sector companies in India, the Human Resource Disclosure Index (HRDI) is created. It consists of 90 items. The data of HR disclosure score are collected through content analysis of annual reports of selected sample companies. The study was conducted over a period from 2012–2013 to 2017–2018. The data are analysed through descriptive statistics, correlation, Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression model and Kruskal–Wallis test. The results of the study demonstrate that market capitalization, ownership concentration, type of auditor, pages of an annual report and return on total assets significantly influence the HRDI of Indian public sector corporations. On the other hand, debt–equity ratio, net fixed assets, net sales, company age, EPS, return on equity, current ratio, profit after tax and listing status are insignificantly associated with HRDI of listed public sector companies in India. Further, it has been observed that the HR disclosure practices varied with various industrial sectors. The present study contributes to the existing studies. HRDI used in the study would be used by businesses as a yardstick to strengthen their HR disclosure in future. JEL Codes: M14, M41, M48, O15","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123425267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Responsible Leadership: A New Paradigm for Organizational Sustainability","authors":"K. James, R. Priyadarshini","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211005325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211005325","url":null,"abstract":"Responsible leadership (RL) is becoming prominent and a new concept with growing interest as a creator of value-based relationships with all the stakeholders within and outside the organization. The traditional outlook of RL is where a leader was portrayed as a powerful individual demarcated significantly from the rest of others in the organization in terms of knowledge and capability. We emphasize the role of leadership that changed the business view from a shareholder concept to a wider relationship of all the stakeholders for economic, environmental and societal advancements. RL is built on an ethical framework and our approach towards the necessity of leadership is in terms of responsibility and accountability for organizational sustainability and overall development. Finally, a conceptual model is proposed on RL, describing the multiple dimensions leading to the outcomes in the changing business world.","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"180 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114723329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the Nexus Between Employer Branding and Employee Retention: Moderating Role of Organizational Identification","authors":"N. Khan, S. Bharadwaj, Aaisha Khatoon, Mohd Tariq Jamal","doi":"10.1177/0258042X211005330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X211005330","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between employer branding and employee retention. Moreover, this article investigates the moderating effect exerted by organizational identification in the relationship between employer branding and employee retention. The research is cross-sectional with the data gathered from Indian IT employees through a self-administered questionnaire. The data were analysed using regression and PROCESS Macro. The findings provide empirical insights on how employer branding helps in transferring to retaining employees. Also, the moderation analysis highlights the importance of organizational identification in ensuring employees’ long-term association with an organization. The results explicate the criticality of a positive identity in strengthening the effect of employer branding on employee retention. Despite numerous studies, the literature lags in understanding the role of organizational identification as a catalyst in the relationship between employer branding and employee retention.","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"79 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122006464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of University Website Usability on Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach","authors":"Anushree Karani, H. Thanki, Sarla Achuthan","doi":"10.1177/0258042X21989924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X21989924","url":null,"abstract":"One of the many ways through which the universities can communicate with students is through their website, which is considered as the face of the organization. It also represents the organization as a whole, its culture, value and vision. The current study aimed to check the usability of Gujarat Technological University’s website from students’ perspective and to find its association with satisfaction. The current study tried to address the gap in the literature, wherein in the Indian context, the majority studies were conducted in the context of library website only. The current study has adopted a quantitative approach, where a single cross-sectional research design has been used with convenience sampling. The present study had adapted the Website Usability Evaluation (WEBUSE) scale. A total of 577 students from the fields of management, computer science, and engineering have responded to the structured questionnaire. The structural equation model of the study revealed that all the four dimensions of website usability were positively associated with satisfaction, whereas content, organization and readability criterion had the most influence on satisfaction followed by user interface design, performance and effectiveness and navigation and links. The study strongly recommends the university to maintain up-to-date content, organize it well and it should be readable for the students in order to maximize the satisfaction with the website. JEL Codes: I230, M150","PeriodicalId":325866,"journal":{"name":"Management and Labour Studies","volume":"122 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130415535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}