Journal for Studies in Management and Planning

Assessing the Modern Employee Management Strategies for Optimum Organizational Productivity in Nigeria

2026-04-07T10:42:06+00:00

This research paper is an empirical study to assess the modern employee management strategies for optimum organizational productivity in Nigeria. The study also seeks to ascertain the degree of connection between modern employee management strategies and organizational productivity. The study employed a descriptive survey design approach with One-Sample Test statistics. Information was gathered from 133 employees of fast food restaurants in Asaba, Delta State, using a standardized questionnaire with a Likert scale. The study's conclusions show that modern staff management techniques and organizational productivity are significantly positively correlated. This is crucial since it increases the organization's overall productivity, survivability, and sustainability. As a result, companies should make sure that their HR practices are human-centered. The study also demonstrated a strong and favorable relationship between the effectiveness of hiring and selecting procedures and the survival of contemporary enterprises. This implies that human resource management's recruitment and selection processes can help employees cultivate a good work attitude and enhance the performance and survival of modern firms by attracting and choosing the best applicants. The empirical study found a substantial correlation between organizational success, training and development, and the survival of contemporary businesses. The study concludes that a human-centric HRM approach and modern employee management strategies are necessary in the modern workplace to guarantee full employee engagement and the best talent retention in modern business as well as optimum organizational productivity. The study therefore recommends that modern organizations combine the above-mentioned comprehensive and human-centric HRM practices and employee management strategies with AI workplace automation, which shortens turnaround times and increases organizational productivity and effectiveness. The introduction of AI should be human-centered and not aimed at replacing human labour.

A Systematic Literature Review on the Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Shopping Malls in India

2026-04-08T06:23:54+00:00

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly reshaped urban life, particularly in enclosed public spaces such as shopping malls, which serve as critical hubs for social interaction, commerce, and leisure in India. This systematic literature review examines the multifaceted impacts of pandemics on shopping malls, focusing on social, economic, and environmental dimensions within the Indian context. We synthesize existing research to identify key trends, challenges, and adaptations observed during and after the pandemic, addressing shifts in consumer behavior, industry-specific disruptions, and the role of urban planning in mitigating risks. The review adopts a structured approach to analyze peer-reviewed studies, policy documents, and industry reports, employing thematic analysis to distill patterns and gaps in the literature. Findings reveal that the pandemic accelerated digital transformation in retail, altered consumer preferences toward safety and convenience, and exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains and workforce dynamics. Social distancing measures and hygiene protocols redefined mall operations, while urban design considerations gained prominence to ensure safer public spaces. Economically, the retail sector faced severe contractions, yet adaptive strategies such as omnichannel retailing and localized sourcing emerged as resilient responses. Environmentally, reduced foot traffic temporarily lowered energy consumption but also highlighted the need for sustainable practices in mall management. The study concludes with recommendations for policymakers and mall operators to foster inclusive, sustainable, and crisis-resilient retail environments, emphasizing the interplay between public health, urban infrastructure, and economic recovery.

Impact of CSR Activities in Rajasthan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector

2026-04-15T10:43:50+00:00

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in Rajasthan's small sector (Small and Medium Enterprises, or SMEs) provide significant benefits, including enhanced reputation, improved access to markets and finance, and increased employee retention. While most formal CSR funding in the state comes from large corporations, SMEs often engage in "silent social responsibility," which contributes to both community development and business growth despite challenges like limited resources.

CSR in Rajasthan involves government platforms like the Environment Portal to guide corporate spending on projects in education, health, environment (water, energy), and livelihoods, with industries like cement leading in sustainability, focusing on community development and meeting legal mandates, while research highlights trends in integrating CSR with business strategy for inclusive growth, addressing local issues like 'Save the Girl Child', and improving stakeholder collaboration.

A Review of Closed-Loop Supply Chain Research: Theoretical Evolution, Practical Applications, and Future Prospects

2026-05-11T16:19:18+00:00

Closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) is an important paradigm for sustainable supply chain management. This paper systematically reviews domestic and international literature to summarize the evolution of this field from linear supply chains to the circular economy transition. The study identifies three major trends in CLSC research: a shift from single-link optimization to whole-chain collaborative governance; an evolution from cost-orientation to value co-creation; and a move from deterministic modeling to robust optimization and intelligent decision-making. This paper further analyzes typical cases including new energy vehicle power battery recycling, electronic product remanufacturing, and apparel reverse logistics to reveal the application mechanisms and practical values of CLSC in different industrial contexts. The results show that the effective operation of CLSC requires systematic governance supported by government policies, enterprise strategic coordination, technological innovation, and consumer participation. Future research should focus on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence-enabled intelligent decision-making and supply chain resilience mechanisms.

There are Cities and there are Cities: Marking the Sociological Distinction and Considerations

2026-05-13T16:35:23+00:00

This work centres on the various forms of cities and features that distant a city from the other. It is instructive to note that all known human society has various characteristics that tries to make it peculiar from other cities or communities. Thus, this study identified various cities and attempted to Sociologically demonstrate why some are seen as developed while others are still undergoing economic, political and social transition. The indicators that are primarily considered here are the level of human development, gross domestic product (GDP), direct foreign investment (DFI), Level of educational system/innovation amongst other factors.

Walking the River: Narmada Parikrama, Sacred Geography and Riverine Cultural Memory in Madhya Pradesh, India

2026-05-20T05:31:32+00:00

Narmada Parikrama is one of the most unique river-based pilgrimage traditions in India. It is usually described as a devotional journey between sacred places located along the Narmada. This paper tries to understand Narmada Parikrama as a route-based cultural practice through which the Narmada valley is remembered, respected and experienced as a sacred landscape. It draws on textual traditions related to the Narmada, including the Mahabharata, Kurma Purana, Skanda Purana/Reva-khanda and Narmada Mahatmya literature, along with secondary writings on sacred geography, pilgrimage, cultural landscapes, ritual ecology and riverine memory. The paper develops the idea of “circumambulatory river knowledge” to explain how the Narmada is known not only through texts or maps, but also through walking, halting, crossing, remembering, narrating and repeatedly staying in relation with the river. Twelve towns of Madhya Pradesh- Amarkantak, Dindori, Mandla, Jabalpur, Bhedaghat, Narmadapuram, Budni, Nemawar, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Mandleshwar and Dharampuri serve as interpretive nodes within this river corridor. The paper argues that Narmada Parikrama is best read as a living cultural-landscape tradition where sacred narratives, bodily movement, oral memory and place-based experience come together. Such a reading can help future research on sacred river corridors, pilgrimage heritage and route-based cultural landscapes.