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IIMBG 2021: Post COVID Management Strategies: Recovery, Resilience and Adaptation

Bodh Gaya

Gaya, India, April 23-24, 2021

Conference website	http://iimbg.ac.in/conference
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iimbg2021
Poster	download
Abstract registration deadline	March 16, 2021
Submission deadline	March 25, 2021

Topics: marketing management hr & ob, general management finance & economics operations, it & system

About Conference

In his 1986 magnum opus Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity, Ulrich Beck, in an almost prophetic vision, speaks about the emergence of a modernity that is increasingly structured around and effected by new qualities of risk which are predominantly undetectable, inescapable, and irreversible. The Covid-19 pandemic, which has completely blindsided societies, economies, organizations, and governments worldwide, would certainly qualify as one. Chief among its major impacts has been the exponential rise of perceived risk and uncertainty in diverse domains of human activity. With a sensational slowdown in the global economy, the pandemic has compelled businesses to rethink their modus operandi. Amidst a plethora of such colossal challenges, business leaders, policymakers and management gurus are under extraordinary pressure to rethink strategies for recovery, building resilience, and adaptation to the new normal.

Good tidings, however, are on their way. The world economy is reviving, businesses are bouncing back, workplaces are rejuvenating, governments and people are snapping out of slumber. With truncated oil prices concomitant with low-interest rates worldwide, opportunities are abundant for countries like India to tap into global markets and attain brisk growth. There are bountiful prospects to achieve self-reliance, by the prudent implementation of ventures like Make in India along with innovation and reform in the economy, infrastructure, and technology. A post-pandemic world bequeaths to us the unique opportunity of revisiting our policies, realigning our goals, and reimagining our institutions.

As the world habituates itself with the ‘new normal’, what might be some of the unexplored avenues of innovation in the field of management and its allied practices that will help generate the necessary momentum and propel an equitable and sustainable growth?

IIM Bodh Gaya invites research papers in English, around the aforementioned theme, covering all major management domains, and without any specific limitation to research methodology. Manuscripts that develop new ideas or theories, attempt to advance our understanding of real-world phenomena, and/or address pressing managerial and policy issues will be encouraged.

About IIM Bodh Gaya

The Indian Institutes of Management have been the archetype of management schooling in India since their foundation after our independence in 1947. IIMs are perceived as the most prestigious and elite B-schools in India which lay emphasis on practical experience and critical thinking instead of rote learning and conventional academic schedule. Building on the grand heritage of the IIM brand, IIM Bodh Gaya fosters a culture and curriculum whose sole purpose is to create socially responsible managers and emotionally mature leaders. A dynamic curriculum in consonance with academics and industry experts provides the students with the opportunities to master new skills and explore diverse perspectives. Apart from the conventional classroom setup, IIM Bodh Gaya lays emphasis on practical learning as students partake in case studies, sessions with industry experts, live projects, etc. The institute’s thrust on meaningful research is evident through the credentials and accomplishments of its faculty that has publications in ABDC and Scopus listed journals of repute. In a short span of time, IIM Bodh Gaya has strengthened its position in the corporate world, with its students contributing to illustrious business organizations of the country.

IIM Bodh Gaya acknowledges the significance of exposure to global standards and contemporary trends for the enrichment of its students’ learning experience. In order to bring that international exposure and cultural diversity to the campus, the institute has established collaborations with several reputed institutions in France, Venezuela, Russia, Mexico, Italy, and S. Korea while discussions are underway with many other international universities across the globe.

Historically, the eastern part of the country has been an eminent seat of learning with ancient universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila where learners from all over the world congregated for the pursuit of knowledge. Having been recognized as a key Buddhist destination, Bodh Gaya attracts millions of tourists every year. An ancient seat of learning that represents one of the prominent paths to enlightenment, Bodh Gaya is home to Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and several other notable temples and monasteries. Nestled in Bodh Gaya is the iconic 80 ft. statue of Buddha and Indosan Nippon temple that was constructed in 1972 and has a gallery of Japanese art. This land of enlightenment continues to serve as a source of inspiration for IIM Bodh Gaya in its journey to become The Enlightening IIM.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

The title page should contain the paper title, name(s) of the author(s), affiliation(s), JEL classification codes, and e-mail address of the corresponding author.
The paper must accompany an abstract (strictly between 250 and 300 words) and 5-6 keywords.
The main document should be double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides, and all pages should be numbered consecutively.
The text should appear in 12-point Times New Roman
The referencing should be APA style
Papers may be submitted in any standard file format, including Word and PDF.

List of Topics

Finance Area

Finance in a Post-COVID World

Fiscal and monetary policy responses
Bond markets – sovereign, agency, municipals, corporate
Risk management & Bankruptcies
Investor sentiment
Changes to capital structure
Changes to a dividend (pay-out policy)
Changes to the commodity markets, Impact on emerging and growth economies
Financial Markets
Money and Capital Markets
Marketing area

Marketing in the Post-COVID World
Consumer behavior
Influencer Marketing
B2B Marketing
Brand Management
E-commerce
Social Media Marketing
Personalization: Account-based Marketing
Consumer trust
Marketing communication
Mobile marketing
Digital Marketing
Social distance Retailing
Virtual Tourism
Sustainable Marketing
Touch to Technology
Rural Marketing
New marketing ecosystem: new normal
Technology-based Retailing
Performance marketing
Multicultural Marketing

Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour Area

Redefining HR practices in the post COVID-19 world

HR practises
Recruitment and selection
Employee training
Human capital
Counselling and collaboration
Educating and equipping the workforce
Employee Wellness
Employee upskilling
Framing New Age Policies
Workforce and employee planning
Performance management
Humanization of employees
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Remote working
Employee social safety
Workforce strategies to enhance resilience in organizations
Emerging HR trends for holistic well-being at the workplace
Authentic workplace environment to facilitate adaptation
Blend of Work-life balance as the new Norm
Employee engagement as the key to recovery
Inclusive Leadership as the road ahead

Operation & Information System area

Operations and IT in the post-COVID-19 world

Global operations management, lean/agile operations
Procurement and supply
Service operations and performance
Supply chain management development
Production and delivery synchronization
Facilities planning and management
Quality control and management
Scheduling, sequencing, vehicle routing
Inventory management and co-ordination
Aggregate planning, ERP, JIT
Logistics service performance, supply chain management
Product planning, lot sizing, MPS, MRP
CSR and Operations Management
Decision Support Systems in Operations
E-business and Operations
Green Supply Chain
Cyber Risks

General Management

Higher education in the new normal
Student well being
Remote learning
Tailoring Strategies in Uncertain Times
Business Models in Pandemic Era
Entrepreneur

Committees

Advisory Committee

Dr. Vinita S. Saha, Director : IIM Bodh Gaya, India
Dr. Mohammed Laeequddin, PGP Chairperson, IIM Bodh Gaya, India
Dr. Arun Elias, Associate Dean (International and Accreditation), Wellington School of Business and Government, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Dr Aviral Tiwari (Senior Editor), International Journal of Emerging Markets, Associate Editor: Cogent Economics & Finance Society and Management Review; Associate Editor of Asia-Pacific Financial Markets (Springer), a journal of the Japanese Association of Financial Econometrics and Engineering (JAFEE).
Dr. Yanki Hartijasti, Assistant Professor Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Indonesia

Organizing committee

Patron:

Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, Director: IIM Bodh Gaya, India
Chairman:

Dr. Mohammed Laeequddin, PGP Chairperson, IIM Bodh Gaya, India.
Conference Coordinator:

Dr. Chandan Parsad, Assistant Professor Marketing

Dr. Raveesh K., Assistant Professor Finance & Accounting
Conference Co-Coordinator

Dr. Soumyajyoti Banerjee, Assistant Professor Business Ethics
Area coordinators

Dr. Ankur Shukla- Finance & Accounting

Dr. Medha Srivastava- Marketing

Dr. Nidhi Mishra- HR&OB

Dr. Krishna Mohan T V- Operations

Dr. Samant Saurabh- Information System

Dr. Tamali Chakraborty- Economics

Dr. Viswa Prasad G- General Management

Programme committee
Dr. Amresh Kumar
Dr. Anirban Sengupta
Dr. Chiranjit Das
Dr. Madan Lal Yadav
Dr. Manaswita Bharadwaja
Dr. Prabhat Ranjan
Dr. Priyavrat Sanyal
Dr. Sabyasachi Mohapatra
Dr. Teena Bharti

Invited Speakers

Dr. Arun Elias, Associate Dean (International and Accreditation), Wellington School of Business and Government, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Dr. Yanki Hartijasti, Professor: Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Indonesia
Dr. Justin Paul , Dr Justin Paul, serves as Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Consumer Studies (A ranked & SSCI listed) & as Professor in the Ph.D & MBA programs at the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, USA and holds a title- ‘Distinguished Scholar’ with India’s premier business school- IIM (IIM-K).
Mr. Neeraj Khandelwal, Vice President - Financial Services Analytics at GENPACT leading delivery for a 500+ member analytics team in areas of Commercial Credit Risk and Compliance including Internal Audits.
Dr. Sanjay Madria, Curators Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Missouri University of Science and Technology & ACM Distinguished Scientist, and an IEEE Golden Core Awardee

Publication

IIMBG Conference 2021 proceedings will be published in ...

Journal of Strategic Marketing (ABDC-A)

Asia-Pacific Financial Markets (ABDC-C)

Journal of Public Affairs (ABDC-B)

International Journal of Emerging Markets (ABDC -B)

Management of Environmental Quality (ABDC-C)

European Journal of Management and Business Economics (SCOPUS, Emerging Sources Citation index (ESCI))

International Journal of Trade and Global Markets (ABDC-C)

Venue

Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya

Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar

Bodh Gaya-824234,

Gaya, Bihar, India

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to conference@iimbg.ac.in