Prakash Kumar Gautam
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View article: Resilience and recovery: examining entrepreneurial adaptations of SME hotels
Resilience and recovery: examining entrepreneurial adaptations of SME hotels Open
Extraordinary developments cause unprecedented stress and press for unique resilience to recover the business, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. This study adopted an analytical research design integrating qualitative and …
View article: The Role of AI in Supply Chain Management with Respect to Walmart
The Role of AI in Supply Chain Management with Respect to Walmart Open
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed supply chain management by increasing efficiency, simplifying logistics, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Walmart, a retail giant, employs AI in demand forecasting, inventory management, sup…
View article: Business Model Innovation and Firm Performance of SMEs During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Test of Serial Mediation Model
Business Model Innovation and Firm Performance of SMEs During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Test of Serial Mediation Model Open
The study examines the effect of business model innovation on SME firm performance in its direct and indirect relationship with entrepreneurial orientation and competitive advantages during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used an analyti…
View article: Stressors and Coping Strategies among Adolescents Studying Public Schools in Kathmandu
Stressors and Coping Strategies among Adolescents Studying Public Schools in Kathmandu Open
Background: Adolescence is a pivotal phase marked by physical, emotional, and psychological changes, often accompanied by stress from academic, social, and family pressures. Globally, 20% of adolescents face mental health issues, with depr…
View article: Impact of occupational health and safety practices in Covid-19 on emotional exhaustion of hotel employees
Impact of occupational health and safety practices in Covid-19 on emotional exhaustion of hotel employees Open
Purpose: The study aimed to examine the impact of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices during the COVID-19 pandemic on the emotional exhaustion of employees working in the hotel sector. Further, the study analyzed the mediation e…
View article: Predicting capital structure decisions through firm performance, firm size, and corporate governance
Predicting capital structure decisions through firm performance, firm size, and corporate governance Open
Corporate structure decisions are the foundation of a company’s legal, financial, and operational framework, influencing diverse issues, from liability and tax obligations to growth potential and public perception. The paper aims to analyz…
View article: Assessment of the National Health Insurance Program in Nepal: Policyholders’ Experiences, Satisfaction, and Repurchase Intentions
Assessment of the National Health Insurance Program in Nepal: Policyholders’ Experiences, Satisfaction, and Repurchase Intentions Open
The effectiveness of the public healthcare system indicates the nation’s socioeconomic prosperity and the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) should be the cornerstone. This study explores policyholders’ experience, satisfaction, and …
View article: Crisis to Resilience: Cultivating Effective Internal Communication for Employee Engagement and Organizational Trust
Crisis to Resilience: Cultivating Effective Internal Communication for Employee Engagement and Organizational Trust Open
Background: Organisational resilience during crises is vital for organisational sustainability, and internal communication could be instrumental for employees' engagement and organisational trust. Objective: This study explores the effect …
View article: Market share and firm performance: Moderated and mediating effects of firm size and corporate governance
Market share and firm performance: Moderated and mediating effects of firm size and corporate governance Open
Firm performance is of global interest for sustainable growth and is a function of multiple factors. Market share is often considered the source of competitive position and ability to generate financial performance. By understanding these …
View article: Transformational Leadership for Employee Commitment to Sustainable Practices: Mediating Role of Occupational Delight
Transformational Leadership for Employee Commitment to Sustainable Practices: Mediating Role of Occupational Delight Open
Purpose: As organizations increasingly emphasize sustainability, understanding how leadership styles affect employee engagement becomes crucial. This research aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership on employee commitment…
View article: Navigating the Startup Innovation Ecosystem: Strategies for Effective External Resource Management
Navigating the Startup Innovation Ecosystem: Strategies for Effective External Resource Management Open
This research examines how innovation ecosystems facilitate startup innovation across the creation, development, and market phases. We analyze the roles of diverse ecosystem actors, emphasizing their contributions to resource dynamics usin…
View article: Job insecurity and moral disengagement in frontline employees: A moderated mediation effect of perceived organizational support and occupational regret
Job insecurity and moral disengagement in frontline employees: A moderated mediation effect of perceived organizational support and occupational regret Open
Purpose: The study's purpose is to analyze the effect of job insecurity on the moral disengagement of frontline employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also analyzes the moderated mediation model incorporating occupational regret and pe…
View article: Entrepreneurial Success Factors of Small and Medium Size Women Enterprises in Kathmandu
Entrepreneurial Success Factors of Small and Medium Size Women Enterprises in Kathmandu Open
This study examines the personal and external factors affecting the success of women entrepreneurs in Kathmandu Valley. To achieve the research objective, the data were collected from the primary source mainly through a structured question…
View article: Organizational Culture Orientation and Union Influence
Organizational Culture Orientation and Union Influence Open
Employee unions are indispensable components of organizational success. The role of the employee union, which could be a consequence of organizational culture, determines the degree of an organization’s success. This study aims to explore …
View article: Effect of Workforce Diversity Management on Employee Performance in Educational Institutions
Effect of Workforce Diversity Management on Employee Performance in Educational Institutions Open
Workforce diversity has both positive and negative effects on performance, which may create challenges as well as opportunities based on the effectiveness of the leadership. The leadership approach and organizational policy for managing em…
View article: Predicting Entrepreneurial Intentions of Business Students: Test of Integrated Moderated Model
Predicting Entrepreneurial Intentions of Business Students: Test of Integrated Moderated Model Open
The study aims to investigate the factors affecting entrepreneurial intentions of master level business students in addition to the moderating effect of selected demographic factors. Consolidation of theory of planned behavior and self-eff…
View article: Explaining Entrepreneurial Success of SMEs Entrepreneurs: The Role of Entrepreneurial Characteristics
Explaining Entrepreneurial Success of SMEs Entrepreneurs: The Role of Entrepreneurial Characteristics Open
Small and medium sized enterprises have significant role in sustainable economic growth and country. This study aims to investigate the entrepreneurial characteristics predicting entrepreneurial success of small and medium sized enterprise…
View article: Product Innovation and Consumer Preference for Feminine Hygiene Products: A Moderated Model with Product Deprivation
Product Innovation and Consumer Preference for Feminine Hygiene Products: A Moderated Model with Product Deprivation Open
The study aimed to analyze the impact of product innovation on consumer preferences for feminine hygiene products. The study also investigated the mediated and moderated influence of deprivation on the adoption of the product. Following th…
View article: The impact of macroeconomic determinants on the banking sector development in Nepal
The impact of macroeconomic determinants on the banking sector development in Nepal Open
The purpose of this study was to examine the vulnerability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall operations and profitability of star hotels in Nepal and to explore their survival strategies. This study used both qualitative and q…
View article: Investing in Human Capital Management for Firm Performance: Liability or Strategic Alignment?
Investing in Human Capital Management for Firm Performance: Liability or Strategic Alignment? Open
A firm’s sustainable performance is a burgeoning issue globally. It is the strategic choice of the firm whether it should invest in its human resources. This study examines the role of human capital management in determining firm performan…
View article: Organizational Culture Integration Initiation in Merger and Acquisition, Changing Work Culture and Employees’ Work Behavior
Organizational Culture Integration Initiation in Merger and Acquisition, Changing Work Culture and Employees’ Work Behavior Open
In most of the mergers of financial institutions, the issue of human side i.e. justice, satisfaction and work behavior of employees are neglected. But, the success of the new organization after Merger and Acquisition (M&As), largely depend…
View article: Role of macroeconomic factors predicting financial performance of commercial banks in Nepal
Role of macroeconomic factors predicting financial performance of commercial banks in Nepal Open
Purpose: This study analyzes the effect of macroeconomic indicators such as domestic products, interest rate, inflation rate, and unemployment rate on the financial performance of commercial banks in Nepal. Design/Methodology: Five top com…
View article: Creating In-Store Impulse Buying: Physical or Human Cues?
Creating In-Store Impulse Buying: Physical or Human Cues? Open
Impulse buying behavior is the ever-concerning interest not only in marketing but in sustainable business management; the scope of in-store impulse buying behavior has increased with increasing online purchasing tendencies of customers. Th…
View article: Transition to online higher education during COVID-19 pandemic: turmoil and way forward to developing country of South Asia-Nepal
Transition to online higher education during COVID-19 pandemic: turmoil and way forward to developing country of South Asia-Nepal Open
Purpose Every day thousands of academic institutes suspend their classes and students are staying in their home maintaining social distancing due to the fear of COVID-19 pandemic and Nepal is no exception. Realizing these facts, this study…
View article: Work-Culture for Employee Work-Behaviour: Mediating Role of Satisfaction
Work-Culture for Employee Work-Behaviour: Mediating Role of Satisfaction Open
Culture is the enduring set of values, beliefs and work principles guiding overall organizational behaviour. Employees’ behaviours are the consequences of work-culture as they behave reciprocal of their experience. This study establishes u…
View article: Transition to Online Higher Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: Turmoil and Way Forward to Developing Country - Nepal
Transition to Online Higher Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: Turmoil and Way Forward to Developing Country - Nepal Open
Every day thousands of academic institutes suspend their classes and students are staying home maintaining social distancing due to the fear of COVID-19 pandemic and Nepal is no exception. Realizing this facts, this study aims to explore t…
View article: Comprehensive Reward System, Employee Motivation and Turnover Intention: Evidence from Nepali Banking Industry
Comprehensive Reward System, Employee Motivation and Turnover Intention: Evidence from Nepali Banking Industry Open
Background: Employee motivation and employee turnover are central issues in the modern organizations as human capital is the most important intangible asset for organizational productivity. Attitude, skills and knowledge of employees creat…
View article: Human Capital Management and Work Behavior: Evidence from Nepali Life Insurance Companies
Human Capital Management and Work Behavior: Evidence from Nepali Life Insurance Companies Open
Background: Human resource is dynamic and complex ever because of changes in local, regional and global dimensions. Managing people for optimal use of their competencies for organizational purpose has no options. Employee motivation and em…
View article: Comprehensive Reward System, Employee Motivation and Turnover Intention: Evidence from Nepali Banking Industry
Comprehensive Reward System, Employee Motivation and Turnover Intention: Evidence from Nepali Banking Industry Open
Background: Employee motivation and employee turnover are central issues in the modern organizations as human capital is the most important intangible asset for organizational productivity. Attitude, skills and knowledge of employees creat…
View article: Training Culture and Employees Performance in Nepali Banking Industry
Training Culture and Employees Performance in Nepali Banking Industry Open
Training culture is the aggregate of meaning, values, practices, attitude and behavior as to invest in training and development so that organizational knowledge and skills could be enhanced. Advanced knowledge, capabilities and skills are …