All Outputs (22)

Innovative approaches to solving environmental issues in the context of the green deal (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Ratanova, I., Andrejevs, V., & Prabhakar, G. (2023, May). Innovative approaches to solving environmental issues in the context of the green deal. Presented at XIII International Scientific Conference “Time of challenges and opportunities: Challenges, solutions, perspectives”, Riga, Latvia

This article discusses the place of the Green Deal in the National Development Plan of Latvia. Low-carbon, resource-efficient and climate-sustainable development enables Latvia to achieve national goals in climate change mitigation, energy, air and w... Read More about Innovative approaches to solving environmental issues in the context of the green deal.

Approaches leading to a successful project: A special reference to construction industry in China (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Pan, Y., Ratanova, I., & Prabhakar, G. (2023, May). Approaches leading to a successful project: A special reference to construction industry in China. Paper presented at XIII International Scientific Conference “Time of challenges and opportunities: Challenges, solutions, perspectives”, Latvia, Riga

This paper analyses the approaches that lead to the success of projects in Chinese construction industry. The research data analysis reveals that the project manager is the crucial success factor for projects in the Chinese construction industry. R... Read More about Approaches leading to a successful project: A special reference to construction industry in China.

Career development in project-based organizations: Problems and prospects (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Ratanova, I., & Prabhakar, G. (2022, December). Career development in project-based organizations: Problems and prospects. Presented at Baltic International Academy XI International Research-to-Practice Conference “Society Transformations in Social and Human Sciences”, Riga, Latvia

The purpose of this research is to investigate whether project managers could become senior executives, to identify gaps in the skill sets of project managers and CEOs, and to determine how project managers could better design their career path to re... Read More about Career development in project-based organizations: Problems and prospects.

ISBE 2022 - Heritage Entrepreneurship (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Rana, H., & Prabhakar, G. (2022, October). ISBE 2022 - Heritage Entrepreneurship

Poster presented at the44th Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference in York, October 2022. The poster outlines Helen Rana's PhD research and won the award of 'Best Poster for the ISBE Doctoral Day 2022'

An exploration of differences between professional advancement of project managers based on their gender in operations-driven and project-driven organizations (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G., & Nisar, T. (2019, December). An exploration of differences between professional advancement of project managers based on their gender in operations-driven and project-driven organizations. Presented at 2nd International Conference on Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and Operations Management (IMEOM 2019), Dhaka, Bangladesh

This paper discusses results of an exploratory study conducted on project and operations managers. The study aims to investigate the difference between the professional advancement of project and operations managers based on their gender. It also att... Read More about An exploration of differences between professional advancement of project managers based on their gender in operations-driven and project-driven organizations.

A qualitative review of the contribution of military leadership to the humanitarian supply chain operations (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Tynan, M. P., Prabhakar, G., & Nisar, T. (2019, July). A qualitative review of the contribution of military leadership to the humanitarian supply chain operations. Paper presented at 3rd IEOM European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pilsen, Czech Republic

The humanitarian operations arena and the Humanitarian Supply Chain (HSC) in response to crises or disasters are times where the need for leadership is paramount. Similar challenges to those of the HSC are encountered by the military in operations,... Read More about A qualitative review of the contribution of military leadership to the humanitarian supply chain operations.

Sustainable animal farming and food security: Exploring the interplay of Hakuna Matata and Ubuntu with Guanxi and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2017, November). Sustainable animal farming and food security: Exploring the interplay of Hakuna Matata and Ubuntu with Guanxi and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Paper presented at Strengthening Food Security through Integrated Earth Observations & Ecological Assessments of Ecosystem Services in Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

This work presents a Case Study on Donkeys. In Kenya, Donkeys are facing extinction and this white paper attempts highlight their plight and possible solutions to resolving this issue.

Click and Collect (C&C): : measuring the effects of an online multi-channel sales strategy (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G., & Nisar, T. (2017, May). Click and Collect (C&C): : measuring the effects of an online multi-channel sales strategy. Paper presented at The EMAC (European Marketing Academy) 46th Annual Conference, Groningen, Netherlands

Click and collect (C&C) has become a staple of a successful multi-channel retail strategy in recent years. Consequently, this paper aims to explore and assess the impacts of C&C within a large chain store retailer. We compare how firms have had to ad... Read More about Click and Collect (C&C): : measuring the effects of an online multi-channel sales strategy.

Electronic word of mouth and its effects on firm reputation and performance (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Nisar, T., & Prabhakar, G. P. (2016, May). Electronic word of mouth and its effects on firm reputation and performance. Paper presented at 2016 EURAM Conference, Paris, France

Prior research on firm reputation has acknowledged the importance of word of mouth (WoM) in influencing the choices made by businesses, as well as by individuals. In recent developments, Internet-based WoM systems aggregate vast amounts of informatio... Read More about Electronic word of mouth and its effects on firm reputation and performance.

The Indian business leader: An exploration of religious and cultural impact on organisational dynamics (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P., & Hancock, C. (2014, June). The Indian business leader: An exploration of religious and cultural impact on organisational dynamics. Presented at Academic Council of the United Nations System (ACUNS) 2014 Annual Meeting – Global Governance: Engaging New Norms and Emerging Challenges, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey

In recent years a number of very public scandals involving the leadership of large international organisations and the ethical and moral stance adopted by business leaders have attracted media frenzy. Collins (2001) suggests that successful leaders a... Read More about The Indian business leader: An exploration of religious and cultural impact on organisational dynamics.

Indian business leaders’ perceptions of trade competition from China (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P., & Hancock, C. (2013, June). Indian business leaders’ perceptions of trade competition from China. Presented at Academic Council of the United Nations System (ACUNS) 2013 Annual Meeting: Leadership in Global Governance, Lund University, Sweden

Emerging as forces that could potentially re-set the global economic compass, China and India represent an important bilateral force against a climate of recession. This paper considers the perceptions of this growing economic relationship from an un... Read More about Indian business leaders’ perceptions of trade competition from China.

Project managers’ career paths (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2009, August). Project managers’ career paths. Paper presented at 3rd Annual Project Management Symposium, University of Texas at Dallas, USA

Several apparent similarities exist between the roles and responsibilities of top level executives of large organizations of various kinds, and those of large, complex program and project managers of various program and project categories. But little... Read More about Project managers’ career paths.

Dr. R. K. Pachauri and his experiments with the energy and resources institute: An interview on Indian research entrepreneurship (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2009, April). Dr. R. K. Pachauri and his experiments with the energy and resources institute: An interview on Indian research entrepreneurship. Paper presented at AUMEC: Ankara University Marketing and Entrepreneurship International Conference., Antalya, Turkey

Global warming, climate change, sustainable and renewable sources of energy, bio fuels, bio technology and similar terms have gained unparallel importance across the globe these days. There is an increasing need to engage in undertaking the basic res... Read More about Dr. R. K. Pachauri and his experiments with the energy and resources institute: An interview on Indian research entrepreneurship.

Case study on Haldiram’s: India’s answer to the McDonald’s and the Pizza Huts (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2008, March). Case study on Haldiram’s: India’s answer to the McDonald’s and the Pizza Huts. Paper presented at Entrepreneurship and Firms in the New Economy, Tunisia

Western companies are opening up their factories and offices in India in an unprecedented manner and thus creating a need to study the organization and management of their Indian counterparts. The emergence of India as an economic power over the rece... Read More about Case study on Haldiram’s: India’s answer to the McDonald’s and the Pizza Huts.

The project of life: Generalizing spiritual theory for applied project management research and the interconnections (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2008, March). The project of life: Generalizing spiritual theory for applied project management research and the interconnections. Paper presented at Entrepreneurship and Firms in the New Economy, Tunisia

This is an inter-disciplinary systemic research work. This work is not an inter-religion comparison and attempts to establish a relationship between the disciplines of project management and spirituality. In doing so the literature review was conduct... Read More about The project of life: Generalizing spiritual theory for applied project management research and the interconnections.

The impact of transformational leadership on project success: An empirical study using structural equation modeling across twenty-eight nations (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2006, July). The impact of transformational leadership on project success: An empirical study using structural equation modeling across twenty-eight nations. Paper presented at PMI Research Conference, Montreal, Canada

This paper documents an empirical analysis of leadership study on project management practices, one that examines 153 projects across 28 nations through a two-phase research study. During phase one, I studied 46 projects involving 14 nations; during... Read More about The impact of transformational leadership on project success: An empirical study using structural equation modeling across twenty-eight nations.

Intercultural team maturity model: Unity, diversity, capability. Achieving optimal performance when leading a multicultural project team (2005)
Presentation / Conference
a multicultural project team. Paper presented at 19th IPMA World Congress Vision to Reality - The Project Management Way, New Delhi, India

Our research helps to judge ‘maturity’ as an asset to projects and heightens awareness of situational leadership, using intercultural team maturity levels as a tool for optimal project leadership success. This study focuses on exactly how to analy... Read More about Intercultural team maturity model: Unity, diversity, capability. Achieving optimal performance when leading a multicultural project team.

Switch leadership in projects: An empirical study reflecting the importance of transformational leadership on project success across twenty-eight nations (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2005, September). Switch leadership in projects: An empirical study reflecting the importance of transformational leadership on project success across twenty-eight nations. Paper presented at PMI Global Congress, Toronto, Canada

This paper documents an empirical analysis of leadership in project management practices on 153 projects across 28 nations. This is a two-phase research study for which 46 projects were studied in phase 1 representing 14 nations and 107 projects were... Read More about Switch leadership in projects: An empirical study reflecting the importance of transformational leadership on project success across twenty-eight nations.

A switch will induce a better pitch (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2004, November). A switch will induce a better pitch. Paper presented at pm days' 04, Vienna, Austria

The research in the field of project management has already highlighted leadership styles with respect to group and task needs in the project and individual performance levels. This paper is based on the assumptions that leadership challenges are far... Read More about A switch will induce a better pitch.

The impact of switch leadership on project success (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P. (2004, August). The impact of switch leadership on project success. Paper presented at Finnish Doctoral Program In Industrial Engineering And Management, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

The research in the field of project management has already highlighted leadership styles with respect to group and task needs in the project, individual performance levels, this paper is based on the assumptions that leadership challenges are far mo... Read More about The impact of switch leadership on project success.