https://macrothink.org/journal/index.php/wjbm/issue/feedWorld Journal of Business and Management2023-07-07T00:33:23-07:00Jessica Carolinewjbm@macrothink.orgOpen Journal Systems<img style="float: right; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;" src="/journal/public/site/images/wjbm/wjbm16.jpg" alt="" width="300" /><p>World Journal of Business and Management is an internationally online journal, peer-reviewed, published by Macrothink Institute. It publishes both theoretical and practical articles semiannually in all areas of business and management.</p><p>The journal focuses on the following topics:</p><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Corporate Ggovernance</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Human Resource Management</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Strategic Management</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Entrepreneurship</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Marketing</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">E- business</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Services</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Financial Management</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Information Technology Management</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Production & Operations Management</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Financial Management</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Decision Analysis</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 10px;">Management Research Methods and Managerial Economics, etc.</span></strong></li></ul><p> </p>https://macrothink.org/journal/index.php/wjbm/article/view/21107Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance: A Comprehensive Analysis of Indian Firms2023-07-07T00:33:23-07:00Bikrant Kesaribikrantkesari@gmail.comNimisha Rawatrawatnimisha19@gmail.com<p>This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the financial performance of Indian firms. The study examines the integration of social and environmental concerns in firms' business operations. It explores the effectiveness of the New Companies Act 2013 amendment regarding CSR. The primary objective is to determine the level of CSR disclosure and investigate the association between CSR and financial performance (FP) among India's top 15 CSR spending firms. The study utilizes data collected from annual reports of listed companies in the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Annual CSR reports, and the website www.CSRbox.in. Secondary data analysis uses SPSS, employing linear regression and correlation analysis techniques. The findings reveal a significant and very low positive relationship between CSR and key financial indicators, including return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and profit before tax (PBT), when controlling for firm size. Therefore, it can be concluded that there exists a significant low positive relationship between CSR and financial performance. The implications of this study are relevant for academicians and the corporate world, providing insights into the relationship between CSR and financial performance in developing countries like India. Furthermore, the study highlights that CSR represents the efforts of companies in India to address societal issues, going beyond mere legal compliance. The data is used to analyse solvency and profitability indicators such as PBT, ROI, ROE, ROA, and liquid ratio.</p>2023-06-30T05:14:04-07:00Copyright (c) 2023 Bikrant Kesarihttps://macrothink.org/journal/index.php/wjbm/article/view/21117How New Regulations of Micro Finance Sector Transform the Old Ones and Its Impact2023-07-07T00:33:23-07:00Pragallapati J L Pravallikapravallikaphd@gmail.comProf S. Tekipravallikaphd@gmail.comN. Udaya Bhaskarpravallikaphd@gmail.com<p>Old and new regulations in the microfinance industry in India are compared in this paper. For providing financial services to small businesses and low-income individuals, the microfinance sector plays a significant role. Over time, for ensuring consumer protection and addressing the emerging challenges appropriately the regulatory framework governing the microfinance industry has evolved. Including broader applicability for various regulated entities, introducing new regulations has brought about significant changes. The aim of conducting this research is to analyze the transformations in regulations along with their impact on the microfinance industry. The paper initiated an introduction to the microfinance industry and its importance in India. The requirements for the regulatory reforms are highlighted within the problem statement section, while the study objectives are outlined clearly in the research purpose section. The significance of understanding the regulatory change’s impact on industry functioning is emphasized within the relevance and significance section. To guide the study effectively there are three research questions well formulated in this paper. The barriers and issues associated with the old regulations are discussed during the study and for providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject, the literature review is conducted. The approach used for the collection and analysis of data is clearly outlined within the methodology section. The empirical data is provided within the research findings, analysis, and results section. The valuable insights into the impact of new regulations are provided clearly within this section. The key findings and recommendations for policymakers are summarized in the conclusion section.</p>2023-06-30T00:00:00-07:00Copyright (c) 2023 Pragallapati J L PRAVALLIKAhttps://macrothink.org/journal/index.php/wjbm/article/view/21098Integrating Humanistic Leadership Practices into Modern Management2023-07-07T00:33:23-07:00Akshay Kumarakshay.phd19@fms.eduSunita Singh Senguptasunita.singhsengupta@fms.edu<p>Regardless of the advancements of humanistic notions in management theories and applications and the paradigm switch from an economistic perspective to a more humanistic one, current leadership literature still needs to be revised to propose alternatives for a modern economic worldview since it conforms to a mechanistic logic. The authors primarily emphasized highlighting the relevance of humanistic philosophy to organizational practices by reflecting on humanistic leadership insights from the specific case of Tata Group, which ensued by Tata Steel, and therefore, seeks to contribute toward a leadership model based on humanism. The authors reviewed the literature on Humanistic Leadership tenets and practices to align it with the philosophy of the Tata Group, which is typically ingrained in Tata's culture that shaped its underlying prosperity and sustainability and led it to expand holistic communal development. Humanistic Philosophy counterbalances the growing impact of the performance-driven managerial attitude and, therefore, assists managers in being more aware of the boundaries they should levy on specific performance measures. Thus, the authors contribute to humanistic leadership research and open up several avenues for future investigation into how modern leaders might exercise humanistic leadership.</p>2023-07-07T00:32:56-07:00Copyright (c) 2023 Akshay Kumar, Sunita Singh Sengupta