Sumukh Hungund

• B.Tech(Textiles).,MBA, PhD
• Professor (Assistant) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Although there has been an increase in publications in the field of financial literacy in recent years, the articles related to financial literacy in connection to MSMEs/SMEs are limited. Hence, the purpose of this article is to analyze the trend in publication (for long-term, medium-term, and short-term) and literature review of key empirical stud...

This study analyses the degree of work-life balance and challenges among IT Professionals of Bengaluru-based IT companies. The study has used both quantitative and qualitative analysis by using random and snowballing techniques to study the population. A structured questionnaire through an online survey form is used to collect the data. Smart PLS a...

The rapid advancement of technology across multiple sectors including education, the workplace, manufacturing, and household appliances, has resulted in a notable increase in the prevalence of electronic gadgets. Therefore, these devices, also known as e-waste, are discarded once they have reached the end of their useful life. The focus of the stud...

This research delves into the adoption of Augmented Reality (AR) technology within the domain of cultural heritage tourism, examining the influence of key determinants on users’ behavioral intentions. Expanding the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model to include personal innovativeness and perceived risk, this study d...

AI chatbots have become increasingly important in various industries, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Chatbots engage with customers, address common inquiries, and perform specific tasks. The tourism and travel industry uses AI chatbots to enhance customer service for travellers. However, there i...

AI chatbots have become increasingly important in various industries, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Chatbots engage with customers, address common inquiries, and perform specific tasks. The tourism and travel industry uses AI chatbots to enhance customer service for travellers. However, there i...

Purpose The paper aims to examine the influence of closed and open innovation practices on economic performance. This papert also examines the mediating roles of innovation performance and firm performance. The study uses innovation theory based on knowledge management for theoretical support. Design/methodology/approach The methodology involves t...

Despite the prevalence of research on abusive supervision in the workplace, little is known about its influence on employee knowledge hiding behaviors in the context of academia. Thus, this paper aims to investigate the abusive supervision influence on employee knowledge hiding behaviors in an academic context. To investigate the purpose of our stu...

This paper explores the influence of innovation approaches on innovation performance and firm performance among Indian biotechnology firms. Further, it aims to discuss the interceding role of innovation performance between innovation practices and firm performance. A criteria-based snowball sampling method was adopted for data collection. The colle...

The ever-growing environmental concerns caused due to fossil fuel depletion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has paved way for consumers to consider Electric Vehicles (EV) as a rapidly emerging operational alternative to vehicles that run on fossil fuels like petrol, diesel and CNG. The paper aims to identify the possible factors in consumers’ in...

Purpose The performance of an academic institution is widely measured by their research performance. In this regard, the role played by leaders in an academic institution is vital. The focus of this paper is on the role played by academic leadership towards research performance. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study is designed, and...

Purpose This study aims to analyze the influence of inbound and outbound open innovation practices on firm performance among Indian product small and medium-sized enterprises. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach is adopted. The data is collected from 213 decision-makers of software product firms throug...

The present work reports the synthesis, characterization and antibacterial properties of colloidal silver nanoparticles using the fruit extract of Artocarpus hirsutus commonly known as wild jack. It is a tropical evergreen tree species that is native to Kerala and Karnataka, India. The Artocarpus hirsutus fruit extract was mixed with aqueous AgNO3...

Adopting a circular economy requires an active engagement of enterprises, the government, and the consumers. However, the extant literature has limited evidence of government policies and enterprise initiatives’ impact on circular economy adoption. This study addresses this gap and develops a framework investigating the government and enterprises’...

The paper provides insights on open innovation practices adopted across the Indian software product Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It explores the open innovation practices adopted by software product SMEs and the influence of these practices on the performance of the firm. The software product firms located in Bangalore are selected for the...

The paper explores the implementation of open innovation approaches in the biotechnology industry in India, examining which innovation approach is to be incorporated and how these approaches influence the performance of the firm. This paper takes up a quantitative research approach. A structured questionnaire was developed after identifying the var...

This paper investigates the firm level factors influencing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt innovation approaches. The methodology involves two steps. First, all the variables relevant to adoption of innovation in SME’s were identified. Subsequently, primary data was gathered from 213 SMEs decision makers and a multinomial logistic reg...

Abstract Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors influencing small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) adoption of innovation approaches. Design/methodology/approach-The methodology involves two steps. First, all the variables relevant to the adoption of innovation in SMEs are identified. Subsequently, primary data are gathered...

Abstract: Studies on innovation have drawn the attention of the researchers. This paper discusses intellectual property rights as an innovation approach adopted by software product firms and its influence on the performance of these firms. The objective of the paper is to examine the influence of intellectual property rights practices on firm perfo...

The focus of this paper is providing insights about open innovation practices adopted across the Indian software product small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This paper explores the awareness and adoption levels of the open innovation practices and the influence of these practices on the performance of the firm. The software product firms located i...

Paper Presented at 17th Nirma International Conference of Management January 2014

“Good corporate governance is the glue that holds together responsible business practices, which ensures positive workplace management, marketplace responsibility, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and sustained financial performance. This is even truer now as we work worldwide to restore confidence and promote economic growth.”(Thie...