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Fostering Multidisciplinary Research for Sustainability
Modern research goes beyond disciplinary horizons for devising solutions to the society’s most pressing unsolved issues. Within the disciplinary framework, the ability to solve problems through the generation of knowledge is no more addressed from discipline-specific points of view only. However, it has become apparent that the research needed to address today’s complex problems requires the expertise of many disciplines. Multidisciplinary approach incorporates a combination of concepts and knowledge from various disciplines. These contributions enable the exchange of knowledge and experiences from diverse groups of people that can promote a holistic vision of a subject, as well as new e...
New Age Marketing
The theme of NICOM 2008 being held between January 9 to 11, 2008 is 'Strategies and Trends in Marketing: A New Economy Perspective'. The issues, challenges and dimensions of the emerging scenario are grouped into the following sub-themes. 'Marketing Information System' brings together scholarly contributions on Marketing Research and Analytics, Business Intelligence and Forecasting Tools, Data Mining in Marketing and Decision Support System, Knowledge Management and Environment Sensing for Marketing. The sub-theme 'Value Creation: New Paradigms' has deliberations on Marketing Innovations, Trends in Pricing Strategy, Diffusion of New Products and Marketing Mix Decisions. 'Value Delivery in Ma...
Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Research: Emerging Paradigms
Multidisciplinary approach in research is very much in vogue these days to address the problems of the society. It involves drawing appropriately from multiple disciplines to explore problems outside the normal boundaries and reach out to solutions addressed through different perspectives. Modern research looks through more multidisciplinary approaches and has dominance of problem solving and project oriented applied research. Multidisciplinary approaches while aiming at achieving a common goal attempts to develop answers to complex questions, which a single discipline is unable to handle. The growing research canon is to apply knowledge of various disciplines for the solution. Since current...
Organization Effectiveness and Change Management
The text begins with a discussion on the definition of organizational effectiveness and its various models, and then goes on to explain the concepts of management by objectives, total quality management, business process reengineering, and six sigma, which are so crucial for organizational effectiveness. Expectations of customers are invariably increasing and quality-products are in demand more than ever before. Globalization and competition between companies have accentuated the problem. To fulfil customer aspirations and adhere to world class standards, organizations need to modify their structural framework. And so the text devotes a separate chapter each to such concepts as virtual organ...
Industry 5.0 and Paradigm Shift—Emerging Challenges
Industry 5.0 is the successor of the 'Industry 4.0' concept which employed high technology in the manufacturing industry. Industry 5.0 is a new idea that adds a human touch to the work of robots and smart machines. The basic idea of humans and machines working together is to increase efficiency and effectivity, like the 'Internet of things' (loT). It aims to merge the increasing cognitive computing abilities of the robots with the intelligence and resourcefulness of the humans. The progress of Industry 5.0 is inevitable. As the technology grows more each day, we find ways to make our work simpler. The development of such technologies to make the world more efficient requires its manufacturer...
Unleashing the Manager Within
Here it is, at last&a friendly, down-to-earth gem of a book, full of homespun wisdom. It is exactly what it claims to be: a collection of timeless tips for handling various situations which practicing engineers, line managers, students and leaders confront in their day-to-day worklives. It is an effective, eminently readable, easy to grasp and practical guide to master specific skills and tools like planning, goal setting, time management, executive health and stress management, helping the readers to evolve and mature from managers to manager-leaders. It ought to facilitate the unleashing of those skills and qualities that are vital for executives at all levels as they cope with a new industrial climate, stiffer competition and a changing workforce.
Textile Recycling and Sustainable Apparel Designs
Synthetic non-biodegradable fibers accounted 60-70% of total world fibers consumption, leads to environmental pollution in many ways. World population, fast fashion, higher production, and per capita consumption leading to a higher amount of textile waste generation every year. Disposal of the waste is the most serious environmental problem, faced by the society. Both waste incineration and waste dumping in landfills have negative environmental impact. The best solution to avoid waste disposal is using biodegradable fiber, recycling textile waste by reusing clothing and household textiles as well as reproduction of fibers from textile waste. This transformation process will focus on the expl...
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR, SECOND EDITION
For creating a balance in the organizational environment, harmony amongst the employees and the employer is a prerequisite. The factors that help in determining an organizational balance are the sociology of an environment, psychology of the people working there, channels of communication along with a sound and rational management. The book highlights the fundamental concepts of organizational behaviour, and its applications in the Indian organizational scenario. The second edition of the book, maintaining the same chapters' organization as in the previous edition, comprises 28 chapters based on the fundamental concepts of organizational behaviour, and case studies from various Indian indust...
Emerging Strategies in Research—Going Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries
Going beyond the disciplinary horizons is an emerging trend of research now-a-days. It is becoming increasingly important for addressing society's most pressing needs. Within the disciplinary framework, the ability to solve problems through the generation of knowledge has traditionally been addressed from discipline-specific perspective. However, it has become apparent that the research needed to address today's complex problems requires the expertise from multiple disciplines. Trans-disciplinary, Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary contributions combined concepts and knowledge not only used by academicians and researchers but also other stakeholders in the civic society, including representatives of the private sector, public administrators, and the public. These contributions enable the cross-fertilization of knowledge and experiences from diverse groups of people and contribute towards holistic vision of a subject, as well as new explanatory theories. Rather than being an end in itself, this kind of research is a way of achieving innovative goals, enriched understanding, and a synergy of new methods.
Mental Health and Well-being—New Paradigms
The book Mental Health and Well-being: New Paradigms explores a fresh perspective and ideas on mental health and well-being. To address the current issues and challenges it has successfully integrated the notions of mental illness, mental health, well-being, and other related terms in the literature into a conceptual framework that allows for a more comprehensive understanding of mental health. Furthermore, this book may provide insights into a new way of understanding and approaching mental health, potentially offering innovative ideas, theories, or approaches to promote well-being in areas of education, policy, practice and academics. The phrase new paradigms indicate this shift or change in the way mental health is perceived and addressed, suggesting that the book may challenge traditional beliefs and offer alternative viewpoints.
