The growing complexity of managing project portfolios across geographically dispersed teams has challenged traditional models of coordination, leadership, and workflow optimization. As organizations increasingly operate across borders, the need to orchestrate multiple interdependent projects within virtual and hybrid environments has become paramount. This article explores strategic frameworks and digital tools for managing complex project portfolios while addressing the unique challenges of remote workflows and team integration. Drawing on systems theory, socio-technical perspectives, and contemporary project management methodologies, it investigates how cultural differences, time zone disparities, and technological fragmentation impact multi-project execution.The analysis highlights best practices in cross-border communication, process automation, and resource synchronization, alongside the role of agile and hybrid frameworks in fostering adaptability. Special attention is given to leadership approaches that promote trust, cohesion, and performance in virtual teams. Case studies from multinational organizations provide practical insights into managing distributed portfolios with efficiency and resilience. The article concludes with strategic recommendations for policy, practice, and capacity building, emphasizing the importance of unified governance, digital infrastructure, and cross-cultural competence in modern project environments. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of remote project orchestration and offers actionable insights for global project leaders and organizations navigating increasingly complex operational landscapes.
The huge difficulty of academic credential fraud in the United States provides considerable demanding situations to maintain the integrity of tutorial institutions and the group of workers. Traditional verification techniques, which frequently suffer from inefficiencies and the absence of security, underscore the necessity for progressive answers. This paper explores the capability of the blockchain era to revolutionize academic credential verification by supplying a stable, obvious, and tamper-proof gadget. Through an exam of modern literature, case research, and stakeholder implications, the paper advocates for the adoption of blockchain as a way to beautify the credibility and efficiency of educational credential verification. By leveraging the decentralized, immutable, and transparent nature of blockchain, academic establishments can shield instructional integrity and enhance consideration within the qualifications they confer, therefore reinforcing the foundational acceptance as true required inside the modern-day process marketplace.
A person's employment choice is an important life decision, particularly for students, as it entails balancing a number of variables. Interestingly, all such decisions may not be the right ones in the case of many students. The present study is intended to identify the factors influencing the career choices of students and the various theories associated with career choice. Conducted a detailed review of the literature to better understand the determinants of career. Numerous research papers were identified and reviewed. The thematic analysis result explored four themes, such as personal factors, social factors, employment factors, and economic factors, that can be considered major determinants of career choice decisions among students. Details of different subthemes are also identified. Suggestions for selecting the right career choice are also included in the paper.
In the age of technology, it is quite important to understand the role of various developments on some of the crucial measures of a successful business enterprise. Customer satisfaction is one of the concepts which must be identified and regularly tracked by every business to ensure smooth and faster growth in business. Robotics is a wonderful innovation that enables banking organizations to serve its customers with hassle-free manner. It is useful in many account, finance and traditional functions of enterprise management. In this study, it has been attempted to explore and analyze the interlinkages of robotics process automation and customer satisfaction by empirical methods.
This study explores the investment behavior of middle-class investors in Lucknow, focusing on the impact of demographic factors—age, gender, and occupation—on the importance assigned to various investment objectives and fund allocation decisions. Using a descriptive research design, data was collected from 115 respondents through a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire captured demographic information and assessed the significance placed on different investment goals, such as high returns, child education, tax saving, and retirement planning, as well as the respondents' preferences for fund allocation across various investment options, including shares, mutual funds, fixed deposits, and real estate. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS software, employing non-parametric tests, including the Kruskal-Wallis Test and Mann-Whitney U Test, to assess whether significant differences existed in the investment behavior based on age, gender, and occupation. The results revealed that while age, gender, and occupation did not significantly influence overall fund allocation, these factors played a crucial role in shaping the priorities of the investors. Age significantly influenced the importance placed on child education and hedging against inflation, with younger and older groups showing differing preferences. Gender played a significant role in determining priorities related to family income, child-related goals, and retirement planning, with males prioritizing retirement and females emphasizing child-related objectives. Occupation had a significant impact on the prioritization of high returns and child marriage, with business owners assigning more importance to these objectives compared to salaried and professional investors. The findings of this research provide valuable insights into the investment preferences of middle-class investors in Lucknow, highlighting the need for financial products and services that are tailored to the specific priorities of different demographic groups. This study offers practical implications for financial advisors and institutions looking to better serve the diverse needs of middle-class investors based on their demographic profiles.
In this digital era, rapid growth of social media user gives rise to the social media influencer marketing as a recent marketing tool to word-of-mouth promotion. Even organizations have also realized the power of influencers to create trustful relation between the brand and their potential customer to build brand identity using engaging marketing content to affect purchase decision. The current study brings to light the various aspects of influencer marketing and its degree of effectiveness in building trustful relation using creative marketing content to promote products and services in India. To meet the purpose exploratory research design followed by conclusive research design were used. Structured questionnaire has been developed and responses from 107 respondents were collected through online survey using convenience sampling technique. The study shown that Passion, knowledge of domain area, credibility, trust and care for followers are the attributes proven to be significant to cultivate positive attitude for influencers. Influencers play significant role in recognition of the need, information search and evaluation of the alternative in purchase making process. Influencers keep one up to date and increase the niche knowledge. The contents shared by influencer are perceived appealing and stimulating audience to take action (purchase decisions). Perceived associated risk is also low. This indicates favorable impact of influencer on the mind of the customer. Influencer marketing is overall effective in attracting potential customers and promoting a brand, conversion rate (audience to consumer) is high especially for beauty and fashion niche. Influencer marketing a brand engagement strategy has the potential to multiply the product sales by choosing right influencer to convey target audience with well- designed creative content.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning models, has contributed to transformative innovations across various industries. The environmental influence of AI model training and deployment, especially energy consumption and carbon emissions through large-scale computational tasks, has gained increasing attention. This paper explores the concept of “Green AI,” a framework that emphasises minimizing the environmental costs of AI without sacrificing performance. By examining current practices in model development, energy consumption during training, and the role of sustainable deployment strategies, this research highlights practical solutions to mitigate AI’s environmental footprint while encouraging more efficient and eco-friendly models.
Ecommerce is becoming a vital area for customers as well as those stakeholders who are engaged in selling and marketing related activities across the world. This study focuses to explore dimensions shaping e-commerce and its influence on retailers. This conceptual design is derived through considering last 10 years research papers which are peer reviewed and indexed in major databases like Google scholar, Scopus and dimensions AI. It is quite essential to leverage e-commerce facilities to get major advantages in retailing. Findings are useful for policy makers working in e-commerce industry attracting diverse set of retailers. From economic and business point of view, it is quite important perspectives to explore the components of ecommerce and its impact to retailers from different industries. Consumers sentiments study and designing marketing efforts will be helpful by referring this study. This paper is exploring the various factors which are shaping the ecommerce interventions specially in managing the retailers’ functions.
Ever since we embraced a new phase of Globalization in the early nineties and faced the glimmer and glitter both as outcomes, our thought process must explore how the further onslaught of the information age has changed the very fabric of ‘Management education’. We all understand why is management education set to intrude more and more in every other field of education in the years to come. Not only the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) but also school curricula have begun integration of management thoughts and practices into secondary and higher secondary classes. It is not merely an educational fad but a necessity. It is generally talked of that what matters today is the tussle between the resources and its utilization. And the astutely managed operations pave the way for success. In a recent development, the educational system has been subject to an overhaul through a mandate called the ‘New Education Policy’ (NEP) and still is being phase-wise implemented to recast an educational system that worked for more than a century, just to make our system more suitable to the emerging world trends and henceforth our young generation which is so zealous about achievements and excellence in the ‘quickest’ possible time, even over-powering gestation periods in some cases! Also, there has been a recent buzzword about the array of Information technology related interventions in everyday affair, professional works and even education – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) and many more alike! Now considering the current situation, it becomes imminent for us to ponder about the ‘unwired’ connections involving these three entities, that is, management education, the New Education Policy and of course, the AI. This article tries to look into the subject with a beamed approach on how our Management educational system shall be able to accommodate, assimilate and evolve over a certain time period to emerge as a transformational recourse towards the desired objectives.
The use of collective advantages and group-based problem-solving is not new; it has been practiced since time immemorial, sometimes consciously and deliberately, while at other times unconsciously. The well-known proverb “Unity is strength,” which we have heard since childhood, aptly emphasizes the benefits of working in groups. Similarly, the proverb “United we stand, divided we fall” highlights the importance of collaboration in overcoming challenges. The concept and functioning of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are based on the idea that people can come together to find solutions to their social and economic issues. An SHG typically consists of 10-20 individuals from similar socio-economic backgrounds who unite to address common challenges. Since their inception, SHGs have played a crucial role in mobilizing funds, leading to economic and social upliftment, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas of our country. Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth, requiring both funds and manpower. SHGs can serve as a vital source of these two critical resources. Members pool their savings to generate funds, earn interest from internal lending, and may receive grants or donations from various sources. Once a group accumulates sufficient savings, it can approach banks for loans, often receiving amounts ranging from one to four times its savings. These funds can be utilized for entrepreneurial ventures, leading to employment generation and contributing to GDP growth. While SHGs primarily address socio-economic issues, with focused efforts, they can effectively leverage their collective savings, competencies, and skills to engage in entrepreneurial activities. This would not only strengthen their financial sustainability but also enhance their contribution to economic development.
Women entrepreneurs are a remarkable group of individuals who defy societal norms and explore new opportunities for economic engagement. They possess a strong drive, creativity, and innovation, along with a deep desire to succeed independently. These women are breaking barriers in entrepreneurship and bringing forth ingenuity and fresh ideas when starting and running their businesses. Similarly, the fashion industry presents significant entrepreneurship opportunities, given its landscape filled with numerous small players competing in the fashion market. This study focuses on exploring the challenges and hindrances faced by women entrepreneurs, specifically those involved in the fashion industry. This study has adopted a qualitative research design which was exploratory in nature. The respondents were engaged in the study through purposive sampling and the sample size for this study consists of 50 respondents. The data was collected through in depth interview till the saturation point was reached. The major findings shows that the women entrepreneurs face challenges like managing competition, building networking and marketing, physical security and marketable credits etc.
Education has a significant impact on women’s empowerment and leadership. In many of the households’ important economic decisions are often taken by women. In a patriarchal Indian society, women have reached this point with several struggles and clashes with their male counterparts. Women’s education and empowerment help in balancing the decision-making process related to financial activities at the household level. This study aims to explore the importance of women’s education and empowerment in household management and decision-making processes by the women. It aims to examine the impact of Women’s education on Household Decision Making, especially in the Indian Context. The present research is qualitative in nature, based on analysing both primary and secondary data. This particular study has been derived from the researcher’s original PhD work. The qualitative analysis and data have been extracted from the original PhD work to understand the situation in India Context.
Behavioural finance investigates how psychological factors influence financial decision-making. Trust is a critical psychological element shaping investor behaviour, especially in robo-advisory services, where human-machine interaction is dominant. This study examines the role of trust and its determinants in influencing investment decisions within robo-advisory platforms. The primary objective of this research is to study the role of trust in Robo-Advisory services and examine the factors shaping investment behavior. The primary data were collected from 202 respondents through a structured questionnaire from the investors in Kerala. Statistical analyses such as ANOVA, t-tests, and multiple regression were used to analyse the data. The study finds that respondents generally displayed a moderate level of trust in the reliability of recommendations provided by robo-advisory services. There was a relatively neutral stance on whether robo-advisory services would act in their best interest. This study is significant as it provides insights into the factors that affect trust in robo-advisory platforms. Understanding these factors can assist service providers in enhancing their contributions and guide investors in making informed decisions. The findings have practical implications for both groups, potentially fostering increased utilization and effectiveness of robo-advisory services. The study acknowledges limitations, including the potential for response bias, cross-sectional data, and the generalizability of findings to a broader population.
Paytm major fintech company in India’s fintech economy began to streamline online money transfers for people and businesses. However, the firm has aggressively expanded its offerings. It will later help with loans, DTH, online banking, eCommerce, and e-recharge. This user-friendly and convenient platform has won over Indians. Later, Paytm added stockbroking, the National Pension System (NPS), Paytm First Games, Insurance, Credit and Debit Cards, and a mini app store. This expansion aimed to help Indian app developers and enterprises a lot and also shows Paytm’s dedication to provide a wide range of easy-to-use financial services. But due to its inability to maintain openness and challenge its ethical practices, the corporation has suffered. Brand value and customer trust have plummeted. Informal decision-making based on founders’ intuition or short-term aims lead to inconsistency and strategic loss. The fintech giant’s emphasis on quick expansion at the business and services of adhering to regulations resulted in significant legal and reputational issues, leading to substantial losses in both reputation and business, as well as legal obstacles.
Analyzing the financial habits of youth has become a substantial topic of interest in recent years. This research examines the association between financial literacy, behavior, and satisfaction among youth. The knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to making choices related to financial matters form financial literacy. Financial behavior encompasses spending habits, saving practices, and debt management. Financial satisfaction represents how content a person feels about their present financial situation. The research investigates how financial literacy levels influence financial behaviors and how these behaviors, in turn, affect financial satisfaction. The study aims to identify how awareness and literacy on personal financial management can influence financial satisfaction among youth.
Usage of derivatives have steadily and gradually increased in India by their wide adoption across corporate entities. However, there exist sharp contrast among various segments and sectors. Key factors that are enablers and deterrents of selection and application of such instruments by the business organizations have been assessed in the present paper. Essentially a handful of research publications are used as secondary resources to deal with the topic. Besides some common paper, research works across non-financial segment, IT sector and multiple sectors have been duly reviewed. It is found that usage of derivatives have some critical features in Indian context as against the developed economies. Generally the common risk factors associated with business organization force them to adopt a risk management policy framework, whereas decisions reading derivatives are linked with firms capacity, level of perception, financial performance level usually measured by key ratios, international transactions and currency rate fluctuations, market linked factors ad interest rate, volatility in earnings & cash flows are transaction costs identified to be the primary concerns. Tax burden and policy level issues and regulation are also found to be critical in specific cases. Many such factors are having varied impact across sectors and industries.
The food and beverage industry are one of the many fastest-growing sectors in India. Rise in Income level and urbanization has led to a changed lifestyle and there has increased the demand for carbonated beverages across all ages and socio- economic groups of India. However, there is an increasing consciousness towards health, post-Covid. As a result, it has been observed that despite the overall increase in carbonated beverage demand, the preference is shifting towards natural drinks that include fruit juices and dairy-based beverages. Thus, this paper is an attempt to find out consumer preferences for carbonated and dairy-based beverages among the youth of Lucknow. This paper also tries to determine the factors that influence the consumption of carbonated or dairy-based beverages. The sample included 141 active respondents in the age group of 15 to 29. The consumer preferences were identified by a structured questionnaire and captured in 16 factors of preferences. This research found that people are accepting the negative effect of carbohydrate beverages on health, and they are shifting their choice to dairy-based Beverages.
The subject of this paper centers on spirituality as a component of a comprehensive theory of intelligence and the study of human potential. The ability to comprehend the world and oneself via a God-centered perspective and modify one’s life appropriately is considered spiritual intelligence. All other abilities are shaped and guided by this fundamental skill. Several characteristics of spiritual intelligence, including faith, humility, gratitude, integrative ability, emotional regulation skills, morality, and the capacity for moral conduct, forgiveness, and love, are depicted in a non-inclusive manner based on the firsthand accounts of well-known spiritual writers and laypeople. Spiritual intelligence is considered developmental, developed via the accumulation of discrete experiences, and manifesting in progressively more ways in an individual’s life. Healthcare personnel often face changing work environments, highlighting their dynamic and unpredictable nature. The healthcare workforce has become more diversified in terms of nationality and age. Thanks to globalization, people are more mobile, and the world has no borders. Hospital professionals must be more dedicated and have more harmonious working relationships. The ability to use, manifest, and embody spiritual resources, ideals, and attributes in ways that improve one’s everyday functioning and overall well-being is known as spiritual intelligence. Healthcare personnel will have a more favorable work environment with the aid of spiritual intelligence. Greater patient satisfaction and increased productivity are correlated with an improved work environment.
India’s economy is driven by its small and medium-sized businesses. Brave small-scale business owners in rural areas, where giant corporations are scarce, design their own lives by adding value to regionally distinctive goods. They must overcome administrative challenges in marketing, product development and quality control, capital constraints and access to credit, a lack of training in capacity growth, and restricted access to major markets. The “One Village One Product (OVOP)” idea has been extensively embraced by many nations, particularly developing ones, more than three decades after its initial debut in Japan. This is due to its capacity to stop local deterioration and decline. On January 24, 2018, the Uttar Pradesh government launched the “One District One Product (ODOP)” with the aim of promoting one product from each of its districts. Soon, it started pan-India.
The Indian Economy experienced its highest growth rate in the past decade during the financial year that ended in March. The industrial and service sectors played a significant role in this impressive performance, contributing roughly 7% to India’s GDP in FY2023-24. The rate of economic growth in India experienced an improvement during the 1980s. Information Technology, or IT, encompasses the electronic handling, retention, and transmission of various forms of information. Hence, Information Technology has the potential to be applied in all sectors of the economy. The actual influence of science and technology (ST) on economic growth and productivity is a subject of ongoing discussion, especially in the United States, which has been at the forefront and the most extensive adopter of ST. Undoubtedly, India’s software business is more resilient, particularly in specific domains. Although the sale of packaged software to consumer and business marketsnecessitates economies of size and scope, as well as robust marketing and customer support, the project-oriented aspects of software development do not require them to the same extent. India’s software sector remains quite limited in its scope. The Indian Software Industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, primarily driven by the rapid expansion of globalisation. It has achieved this expansion by becoming a significant component of the global software labour division. This study emphasises the role of the Software Industry in fostering the growth of the Indian Economy during the past decade. The Indian software industry has significantly contributed to the growth rate of the Indian economy.
