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This paper studies the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on job performance on a sample of 10... more This paper studies the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on job performance on a sample of 101 working executives in a pharmaceutical company in Mumbai, India. The impact of EI on job performance is studied while controlling for General Mental Ability (GMA) and the personality factor of conscientiousness. The paper also investigates the moderating effect of job characteristics (specifically, the extent of interpersonal interaction required on the job) on the relationship between EI and job performance.

Organizations implement various strategies to secure their employees' commitment. Broadly, these ... more Organizations implement various strategies to secure their employees' commitment. Broadly, these can be classified into transactional strategies involving monetary inducements and transformational strategies involving exemplary leadership. In this paper, we study the relative impact of pay satisfaction and transformational leadership on organizational commitment. We collected data from 240 respondents in two Indian organizations.

Abstract Business schools have of late been questioned about the value that they add to society t... more Abstract Business schools have of late been questioned about the value that they add to society through their research activities. Traditionally research in organizational sciences has been skewed in favor of empirical studies with too little focus on consolidation and theory building. Management education in India is booming and this is the time for young professors to choose their path.

For an enduring and sustainable progress of societies, it is important that leaders identify and ... more For an enduring and sustainable progress of societies, it is important that leaders identify and build on the core components of the cultural ethos and customize some of the cultural artifacts to suit modern times (Krishnan, 2003). The relationship between humankind and work has been elaborated in India through the Bhagavad-Gita.

James MacGregor Burns' treatise on leadership is the best, most influential and prominent work on... more James MacGregor Burns' treatise on leadership is the best, most influential and prominent work on leadership (Ciulla, 1995; Smith, 1995). According to Burns (1978), transforming leadership occurs when leaders engage with followers in such a way that 'leaders and followers raise one another to higher levels of motivation and morality'(p. 20). Hence, the crucial task of transformational leaders is to raise the awareness and consciousness of their followers to higher levels of conduct and morality.

Abstract In this paper, we have studied the range of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) p... more Abstract In this paper, we have studied the range of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) practices prevalent in the Indian IT industry through content analysis of the Chairperson's speech and Directors' report in the annual reports of 100 IT companies. A scale for strategic human resource practices is developed based on the literature and the SHRM practices prevalent in the Indian industries. This scale was then used to study the extent of SHRM in 100 IT companies.

Abstract In a study of 205 leader–follower pairs, we investigated the impact of the leader's valu... more Abstract In a study of 205 leader–follower pairs, we investigated the impact of the leader's values and empathy on followers' perception of transformational leadership and the effect of transformational leadership on followers' values and empathy. The moderating effect of leader–follower relationship duration on the effect of transformational leadership on followers' values and empathy was also investigated.

Abstract. This paper investigates the impact of Emotional Intelligence, General Mental Ability an... more Abstract. This paper investigates the impact of Emotional Intelligence, General Mental Ability and conscientiousness, on managerial performance to check if Emotional Intelligence predicts managerial performance over and above conscientiousness and General Mental Ability.

Abstract This article validates James MacGregor Burns' hypothesis that moral development is a cri... more Abstract This article validates James MacGregor Burns' hypothesis that moral development is a critical qualification of transformational leaders. In India, morality is conceptualized as Karma-Yoga, a technique for performing actions such that the soul is not bound by the results of the actions. Karma-Yoga has three dimensions—duty-orientation, indifference to rewards, and equanimity—and constitutes a comprehensive model for moral development in the Indian context.

The doctrine of Karma Yoga forms the core of the Indian philosophy of work. By doing a content an... more The doctrine of Karma Yoga forms the core of the Indian philosophy of work. By doing a content analysis of the Bhagavad-Gita and studying commentaries on the Gita, we identified two dimensions of Karma Vogaduty orientation and absence of desire for rewards, and we prepireo scales for the measurement of core beliefs in lndian philosophy and Karma Yoga. These scales were tested on a set of 75 executives anO results compared with two facets of the personality trait of conscientiousness, viz.

Abstract This article attempts to validate James MacGregor Burns's hypothesis that transformation... more Abstract This article attempts to validate James MacGregor Burns's hypothesis that transformational leaders raise followers to higher levels of morality. Morality in the Indian context is conceptualised as Karma-Yoga, the Indian work ideal. Karma-Yoga is defined as a technique for performing actions such that the soul is not bound by the results of the actions and is operationalised in the form of three dimensions, viz., duty-orientation, indifference to rewards and equanimity.

Abstract: This paper shows how self-other agreement can help measure emotional intelligence more ... more Abstract: This paper shows how self-other agreement can help measure emotional intelligence more effectively than self report measures can. Two studies investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and helpful behaviours. The first study on 72 executives found that emotional intelligence was related to helpful behaviours.

Abstract Karma-Yoga, the technique of performing action such that the soul of the actor is not bo... more Abstract Karma-Yoga, the technique of performing action such that the soul of the actor is not bound by the results of the action, constitutes the Indian work ideal. The relationship of Karma-Yoga with the dimensions of empathy was explored through a study done on 108 students in a postgraduate programme of business management. Karma-Yoga was found to be related to some dimensions of empathy. The results highlighted the differential impact of dimensions of empathy.

Background Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited is more than a hundred years old, havin... more Background Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited is more than a hundred years old, having a turnover of over Rs. 6,200 million and engaged in the manufacture of consumer durables and industrial products like safes, locks, office equipment, machine tools, process equipment, and typewriters. Since its inception, the company has been controlled by the Godrej family based in Mumbai, India. Its shares are not listed on any stock exchange.

Abstract. We investigate the effects of beliefs in Indian philosophy (karma, atma, and moksha) on... more Abstract. We investigate the effects of beliefs in Indian philosophy (karma, atma, and moksha) on paternalism and citizenship behaviors. First, we studied the relationship between self-reported beliefs in Indian philosophy and sexism by studying a group of 257 students in a management institute. Second, we studied the relationship between self-reported beliefs in

Abstract This paper explores the relationship between transformational leadership and creativity.... more Abstract This paper explores the relationship between transformational leadership and creativity. Creativity is conceptualized at four levels: as a cognitive style of leaders, as a behavioral disposition of leaders, as an output of the leadership process, and a characteristic of followers. The paper explores the relationship of each of these conceptualizations with transformational leadership. It is argued that creative thinking and creative output is an essential feature of transformational leadership.

This paper studies the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on job performance on a sample of 10... more This paper studies the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EI) on job performance on a sample of 101 working executives in a pharmaceutical company in Mumbai, India. The impact of EI on job performance is studied while controlling for General Mental Ability (GMA) and the personality factor of conscientiousness. The paper also investigates the moderating effect of job characteristics (specifically, the extent of interpersonal interaction required on the job) on the relationship between EI and job performance.

Organizations implement various strategies to secure their employees' commitment. Broadly, these ... more Organizations implement various strategies to secure their employees' commitment. Broadly, these can be classified into transactional strategies involving monetary inducements and transformational strategies involving exemplary leadership. In this paper, we study the relative impact of pay satisfaction and transformational leadership on organizational commitment. We collected data from 240 respondents in two Indian organizations.

Abstract Business schools have of late been questioned about the value that they add to society t... more Abstract Business schools have of late been questioned about the value that they add to society through their research activities. Traditionally research in organizational sciences has been skewed in favor of empirical studies with too little focus on consolidation and theory building. Management education in India is booming and this is the time for young professors to choose their path.

For an enduring and sustainable progress of societies, it is important that leaders identify and ... more For an enduring and sustainable progress of societies, it is important that leaders identify and build on the core components of the cultural ethos and customize some of the cultural artifacts to suit modern times (Krishnan, 2003). The relationship between humankind and work has been elaborated in India through the Bhagavad-Gita.

James MacGregor Burns' treatise on leadership is the best, most influential and prominent work on... more James MacGregor Burns' treatise on leadership is the best, most influential and prominent work on leadership (Ciulla, 1995; Smith, 1995). According to Burns (1978), transforming leadership occurs when leaders engage with followers in such a way that 'leaders and followers raise one another to higher levels of motivation and morality'(p. 20). Hence, the crucial task of transformational leaders is to raise the awareness and consciousness of their followers to higher levels of conduct and morality.

Abstract In this paper, we have studied the range of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) p... more Abstract In this paper, we have studied the range of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) practices prevalent in the Indian IT industry through content analysis of the Chairperson's speech and Directors' report in the annual reports of 100 IT companies. A scale for strategic human resource practices is developed based on the literature and the SHRM practices prevalent in the Indian industries. This scale was then used to study the extent of SHRM in 100 IT companies.

Abstract In a study of 205 leader–follower pairs, we investigated the impact of the leader's valu... more Abstract In a study of 205 leader–follower pairs, we investigated the impact of the leader's values and empathy on followers' perception of transformational leadership and the effect of transformational leadership on followers' values and empathy. The moderating effect of leader–follower relationship duration on the effect of transformational leadership on followers' values and empathy was also investigated.

Abstract. This paper investigates the impact of Emotional Intelligence, General Mental Ability an... more Abstract. This paper investigates the impact of Emotional Intelligence, General Mental Ability and conscientiousness, on managerial performance to check if Emotional Intelligence predicts managerial performance over and above conscientiousness and General Mental Ability.

Abstract This article validates James MacGregor Burns' hypothesis that moral development is a cri... more Abstract This article validates James MacGregor Burns' hypothesis that moral development is a critical qualification of transformational leaders. In India, morality is conceptualized as Karma-Yoga, a technique for performing actions such that the soul is not bound by the results of the actions. Karma-Yoga has three dimensions—duty-orientation, indifference to rewards, and equanimity—and constitutes a comprehensive model for moral development in the Indian context.

The doctrine of Karma Yoga forms the core of the Indian philosophy of work. By doing a content an... more The doctrine of Karma Yoga forms the core of the Indian philosophy of work. By doing a content analysis of the Bhagavad-Gita and studying commentaries on the Gita, we identified two dimensions of Karma Vogaduty orientation and absence of desire for rewards, and we prepireo scales for the measurement of core beliefs in lndian philosophy and Karma Yoga. These scales were tested on a set of 75 executives anO results compared with two facets of the personality trait of conscientiousness, viz.

Abstract This article attempts to validate James MacGregor Burns's hypothesis that transformation... more Abstract This article attempts to validate James MacGregor Burns's hypothesis that transformational leaders raise followers to higher levels of morality. Morality in the Indian context is conceptualised as Karma-Yoga, the Indian work ideal. Karma-Yoga is defined as a technique for performing actions such that the soul is not bound by the results of the actions and is operationalised in the form of three dimensions, viz., duty-orientation, indifference to rewards and equanimity.

Abstract: This paper shows how self-other agreement can help measure emotional intelligence more ... more Abstract: This paper shows how self-other agreement can help measure emotional intelligence more effectively than self report measures can. Two studies investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and helpful behaviours. The first study on 72 executives found that emotional intelligence was related to helpful behaviours.

Abstract Karma-Yoga, the technique of performing action such that the soul of the actor is not bo... more Abstract Karma-Yoga, the technique of performing action such that the soul of the actor is not bound by the results of the action, constitutes the Indian work ideal. The relationship of Karma-Yoga with the dimensions of empathy was explored through a study done on 108 students in a postgraduate programme of business management. Karma-Yoga was found to be related to some dimensions of empathy. The results highlighted the differential impact of dimensions of empathy.

Background Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited is more than a hundred years old, havin... more Background Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited is more than a hundred years old, having a turnover of over Rs. 6,200 million and engaged in the manufacture of consumer durables and industrial products like safes, locks, office equipment, machine tools, process equipment, and typewriters. Since its inception, the company has been controlled by the Godrej family based in Mumbai, India. Its shares are not listed on any stock exchange.

Abstract. We investigate the effects of beliefs in Indian philosophy (karma, atma, and moksha) on... more Abstract. We investigate the effects of beliefs in Indian philosophy (karma, atma, and moksha) on paternalism and citizenship behaviors. First, we studied the relationship between self-reported beliefs in Indian philosophy and sexism by studying a group of 257 students in a management institute. Second, we studied the relationship between self-reported beliefs in

Abstract This paper explores the relationship between transformational leadership and creativity.... more Abstract This paper explores the relationship between transformational leadership and creativity. Creativity is conceptualized at four levels: as a cognitive style of leaders, as a behavioral disposition of leaders, as an output of the leadership process, and a characteristic of followers. The paper explores the relationship of each of these conceptualizations with transformational leadership. It is argued that creative thinking and creative output is an essential feature of transformational leadership.