The paper examines the impact of product-related factors (price, quality, and country of origin, product feature) and social factors (social influence and compatibility) on the purchase intention of smart-phone buyers in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Based on the primary data survey method,...

Purpose: The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the current state of a bonnet-manufacturing industry and to optimize the process by designing a future state map using simulation approach. Design/methodology/approach: The case study approach has been proposed to highlight the applicability...

According to the Value system propounded by Hinduism, Moksha or spiritual emancipation is the ultimate goal of life. For this purpose the ancient Hindu culture was divided into four major phases of life called the ashramas. There were four major ashramas they were: Brahmacharya, Grihastha,...

Induction training is important to apprise the new entrants about the organisation and to orientate and socialise them with its philosophy, goals, work culture, procedures, systems, compensation (salary, leaves, facilities, etc.) and expected employee-behaviours. The article is based on the...

Since it is indispensable for organizations to employ and retain quality human resources (HRs) and talents for their effective operation and continuous growth, it is imperative and relevant to investigate into the HR retention practices and strategies. Hence, the paper examines the influence of...

In view of indispensability of quality human resources (HR) and talents and their retention in the organisations, it is imperative and relevant to investigate into the HR retention practices. Hence, the present study seeks to examine the influence of human resource management practices on...

The paper aims at examining the impact of work-family balance (WFB) practices on HR performance in Nepalese commercial banks — private and foreign joint venture banks. A survey was administered in the period between April and June, 2019 on 252 supervisory bank employees selected through a...

Purpose: The paper aimed at taking stock of the bankers' preference for in-house and outsourced training and development (T&D) delivery modes vis-à-vis the banks' current practices in Nepal.Methodology: Applying exploratory and descriptive research designs, data on bankers' preference for...

The paper examines the status of ownership preference of HRD function and responsibility in Nepali banks to make it strategic. It investigates into the dilemma whether the top management, or HR and HRD managers should own the responsibility for formulating HRD policy, plans and strategies and...