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Papers by Arun A Chully

Research paper thumbnail of Socio-economic impact of smart cities

Routledge eBooks, May 13, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Spiritual leadership — A systematic review and call for future research

Routledge eBooks, Dec 14, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Gender Differences in Ethical Sensitivity in the Indian Business Context

USHUS journal of business management, Jul 1, 2017

Ethical businesses can bring prosperity to society without creating harm to people or environment... more Ethical businesses can bring prosperity to society without creating harm to people or environment. Most of the huge corporate scams and frauds involve men in comparison to women. Many studies have found that women at the top management positions in businesses are more ethical than their male counterparts. In the context of growing number of women entering into the corporate world and decisionmaking positions of businesses, this study explores the question whether the ethical sensitivity of women is higher than that of men in the Indian context. Sample consists of 258 MBA students from 6 different business schools in the city of Bangalore. Study has used an adapted version of business ethical vignettes created by Longenecker, J. G., McKinney, J. A., & Moore, C. W. (1989). The results showed that the self-reported score of ethical sensitivity of female students is higher than that of their male counterparts. The study has significant implications in terms of promoting more women to the top positions of businesses which might result in more ethical business environment and probably a better and sustainable future for our country.

Research paper thumbnail of Business Ethics Course and Ethical Sensitivity Among Budding Management Graduates

The effectiveness of ethics education in developing ethically sensitive corporate leaders is a mu... more The effectiveness of ethics education in developing ethically sensitive corporate leaders is a much debated subject. In the absence of much documented research on this topic in the Indian context, this study explores the question can business schools make any impact in enhancing the ethical sensitivity of the budding management graduates. Along with this primary hypothesis, the impact of variables such as type of schooling, academic achievement and gender is also analysed. The study is conducted on 259 graduate students from 5 business schools in Bangalore. A 20 scenario questionnaire is used to measure the ethical sensitivity score. Statistical tools like ANOVA, t-test and Pearson’s coefficient of correlation are used to analyse the data. To the question how effective business ethics education in enhancing ethical sensitivity, the study found that the impact is limited. The outcome of business ethics is limited to improvement in the awareness of certain ethical issues. It does not influence the personal value orientations or inclinations to compromise ethics for self- interests and monetary benefits. This finding goes along with some of the similar researches done in other countries. The research also found that the personal values of students were developed at a young age and had been influenced by the type of school of their primary education. Students who have studied in religious affiliated schools have expressed greater ethical sensitivity compared to students studied in private or government schools for their early education. Another finding of this research challenges some of the earlier observations that academically achieving students exhibit higher sensitivity to ethical issues. The present study revealed no correlation between students’ academic achievements and ethical sensitivity. It reiterates the importance of providing holistic education than single-minded pursuit of academic excellence. The question whether one gender is superior to the other in ethical orientations is a well-researched topic, though most of such studies are done in the west. The current study in Indian context reinforces the outcome of the majority of researches which state that women tend to be more ethical than men. This study challenges the business schools to rethink the content and process of teaching business ethics to make it effective in developing the ethical quotient of future business leaders. Pedagogy that integrates critical reflection of personal values and ethical choices is recommended to make a difference. A greater sense of responsibility from the part of primary education providers and a holistic approach to education than mere pursuit of academic excellence are some of the other suggestions for introspection emerging from this research.

Research paper thumbnail of Young consumers' green marketing orientation: role of customer citizenship behaviour in determining real estate purchase intention in India

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess green marketing as an influential factor in the pu... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess green marketing as an influential factor in the purchase of real estate. In this study, the consumer citizenship behaviour of young individuals will be studied with an assessment of real estate purchase intention, strategic green marketing orientation (GMO) and tactical GMO. Design/methodology/approach The sample frame consists of young consumers from India’s metropolitan cities. The respondents were in the range of 18 to 35 years of age. These cities provide a high standard of living, more career options and better educational opportunities. Five separate sections of a standardised questionnaire were used, and a structural equation model was used to assess a total of 393 valid replies. Findings Green marketing impacts the behaviour that influences the desire of young customer to buy green real estate. Research limitations/implications As the focus of this study is primarily on major cities, future research may study similar behaviour i...

Research paper thumbnail of Authentic leadership in a pandemic world: an exploratory study in the Indian context

Journal of Management Development

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the strategies that helps leaders be authentic in ... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the strategies that helps leaders be authentic in order to be able to respond proactively and become effective in helping their organisations they lead in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachUsing a qualitative approach, 25 business leaders from diverse sectors were interviewed to understand what sustained them in an adverse context.FindingsResults reveal various dimensions of authentic leadership in a disruptive environment. Authentic leaders have to exhibit distinct behaviours that stems from re-examining oneself to reaffirming organisational purpose. Reimagining the work is emerged as the newer dimension to the authentic leadership considering the context of COVID-19.Practical implicationsThe results of the study provides insights for anyone leading organisations in today's disruptive business environment. The findings of this study can be used further to undertake quantitative studies to test professi...

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between Perceived Transformational Behaviors of Leaders and Emotional Connect to the Organization of Faculty Members in the Indian Higher Education Context

The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of ... more The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of the heads of departments and the affective commitment of faculty members in the higher education institutions in Bangalore. The sample consists of 308 faculty members from various universities and affiliated colleges in Bangalore. It was found that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between the two variables of the study. The finding is relevant in terms of choosing and managing the performance of academic leadership in the Indian higher education context. Keywords— affective commitment, individualized consideration, idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, transformational leadership

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between perceived transformational behaviors of leaders and emotional connect to the organization of faculty members in the Indian higher education context

The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of ... more The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of the heads of departments and the affective commitment of faculty members in the higher education institutions in Bangalore. The sample consists of 308 faculty members from various universities and affiliated colleges in Bangalore. It was found that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between the two variables of the study. The finding is relevant in terms of choosing and managing the performance of academic leadership in the Indian higher education context.

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of Transformational Leadership Style

Studies on leadership has always fascinated businesses and researchers alike as the impact a lead... more Studies on leadership has always fascinated businesses and researchers alike as the impact a leader can make to the fate of an organisation is tremendous. In this non-empirical review study, one of the much researched leadership style i.e., transformational leadership style is the focus. The author reviews 25 research studies conducted in 19 different countries in the past 5 years on the impact of transformational leadership style. The objective is to understand the relevance of this style in a cross-cultural setting across diverse industries. It is found that transformational leadership style significantly influences many individual and organisational variables like job satisfaction, organisational commitment, psychological well-being etc., towards positive organisational outcomes irrespective of the location of the study. It implies that leaders in today's organisations have to consider imbibing transformational leadership behaviours in order to become more effective in their trade.

Research paper thumbnail of Socio-economic impact of smart cities

Routledge eBooks, May 13, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Spiritual leadership — A systematic review and call for future research

Routledge eBooks, Dec 14, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Gender Differences in Ethical Sensitivity in the Indian Business Context

USHUS journal of business management, Jul 1, 2017

Ethical businesses can bring prosperity to society without creating harm to people or environment... more Ethical businesses can bring prosperity to society without creating harm to people or environment. Most of the huge corporate scams and frauds involve men in comparison to women. Many studies have found that women at the top management positions in businesses are more ethical than their male counterparts. In the context of growing number of women entering into the corporate world and decisionmaking positions of businesses, this study explores the question whether the ethical sensitivity of women is higher than that of men in the Indian context. Sample consists of 258 MBA students from 6 different business schools in the city of Bangalore. Study has used an adapted version of business ethical vignettes created by Longenecker, J. G., McKinney, J. A., & Moore, C. W. (1989). The results showed that the self-reported score of ethical sensitivity of female students is higher than that of their male counterparts. The study has significant implications in terms of promoting more women to the top positions of businesses which might result in more ethical business environment and probably a better and sustainable future for our country.

Research paper thumbnail of Business Ethics Course and Ethical Sensitivity Among Budding Management Graduates

The effectiveness of ethics education in developing ethically sensitive corporate leaders is a mu... more The effectiveness of ethics education in developing ethically sensitive corporate leaders is a much debated subject. In the absence of much documented research on this topic in the Indian context, this study explores the question can business schools make any impact in enhancing the ethical sensitivity of the budding management graduates. Along with this primary hypothesis, the impact of variables such as type of schooling, academic achievement and gender is also analysed. The study is conducted on 259 graduate students from 5 business schools in Bangalore. A 20 scenario questionnaire is used to measure the ethical sensitivity score. Statistical tools like ANOVA, t-test and Pearson’s coefficient of correlation are used to analyse the data. To the question how effective business ethics education in enhancing ethical sensitivity, the study found that the impact is limited. The outcome of business ethics is limited to improvement in the awareness of certain ethical issues. It does not influence the personal value orientations or inclinations to compromise ethics for self- interests and monetary benefits. This finding goes along with some of the similar researches done in other countries. The research also found that the personal values of students were developed at a young age and had been influenced by the type of school of their primary education. Students who have studied in religious affiliated schools have expressed greater ethical sensitivity compared to students studied in private or government schools for their early education. Another finding of this research challenges some of the earlier observations that academically achieving students exhibit higher sensitivity to ethical issues. The present study revealed no correlation between students’ academic achievements and ethical sensitivity. It reiterates the importance of providing holistic education than single-minded pursuit of academic excellence. The question whether one gender is superior to the other in ethical orientations is a well-researched topic, though most of such studies are done in the west. The current study in Indian context reinforces the outcome of the majority of researches which state that women tend to be more ethical than men. This study challenges the business schools to rethink the content and process of teaching business ethics to make it effective in developing the ethical quotient of future business leaders. Pedagogy that integrates critical reflection of personal values and ethical choices is recommended to make a difference. A greater sense of responsibility from the part of primary education providers and a holistic approach to education than mere pursuit of academic excellence are some of the other suggestions for introspection emerging from this research.

Research paper thumbnail of Young consumers' green marketing orientation: role of customer citizenship behaviour in determining real estate purchase intention in India

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess green marketing as an influential factor in the pu... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess green marketing as an influential factor in the purchase of real estate. In this study, the consumer citizenship behaviour of young individuals will be studied with an assessment of real estate purchase intention, strategic green marketing orientation (GMO) and tactical GMO. Design/methodology/approach The sample frame consists of young consumers from India’s metropolitan cities. The respondents were in the range of 18 to 35 years of age. These cities provide a high standard of living, more career options and better educational opportunities. Five separate sections of a standardised questionnaire were used, and a structural equation model was used to assess a total of 393 valid replies. Findings Green marketing impacts the behaviour that influences the desire of young customer to buy green real estate. Research limitations/implications As the focus of this study is primarily on major cities, future research may study similar behaviour i...

Research paper thumbnail of Authentic leadership in a pandemic world: an exploratory study in the Indian context

Journal of Management Development

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the strategies that helps leaders be authentic in ... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the strategies that helps leaders be authentic in order to be able to respond proactively and become effective in helping their organisations they lead in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachUsing a qualitative approach, 25 business leaders from diverse sectors were interviewed to understand what sustained them in an adverse context.FindingsResults reveal various dimensions of authentic leadership in a disruptive environment. Authentic leaders have to exhibit distinct behaviours that stems from re-examining oneself to reaffirming organisational purpose. Reimagining the work is emerged as the newer dimension to the authentic leadership considering the context of COVID-19.Practical implicationsThe results of the study provides insights for anyone leading organisations in today's disruptive business environment. The findings of this study can be used further to undertake quantitative studies to test professi...

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between Perceived Transformational Behaviors of Leaders and Emotional Connect to the Organization of Faculty Members in the Indian Higher Education Context

The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of ... more The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of the heads of departments and the affective commitment of faculty members in the higher education institutions in Bangalore. The sample consists of 308 faculty members from various universities and affiliated colleges in Bangalore. It was found that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between the two variables of the study. The finding is relevant in terms of choosing and managing the performance of academic leadership in the Indian higher education context. Keywords— affective commitment, individualized consideration, idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, transformational leadership

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between perceived transformational behaviors of leaders and emotional connect to the organization of faculty members in the Indian higher education context

The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of ... more The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of the heads of departments and the affective commitment of faculty members in the higher education institutions in Bangalore. The sample consists of 308 faculty members from various universities and affiliated colleges in Bangalore. It was found that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between the two variables of the study. The finding is relevant in terms of choosing and managing the performance of academic leadership in the Indian higher education context.

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of Transformational Leadership Style

Studies on leadership has always fascinated businesses and researchers alike as the impact a lead... more Studies on leadership has always fascinated businesses and researchers alike as the impact a leader can make to the fate of an organisation is tremendous. In this non-empirical review study, one of the much researched leadership style i.e., transformational leadership style is the focus. The author reviews 25 research studies conducted in 19 different countries in the past 5 years on the impact of transformational leadership style. The objective is to understand the relevance of this style in a cross-cultural setting across diverse industries. It is found that transformational leadership style significantly influences many individual and organisational variables like job satisfaction, organisational commitment, psychological well-being etc., towards positive organisational outcomes irrespective of the location of the study. It implies that leaders in today's organisations have to consider imbibing transformational leadership behaviours in order to become more effective in their trade.