“Resource Management: Advancements and StrategieS for Education and Transformation (RM: ASSET)” stands as an indispensable guide tailored not only for students of resource management but also for enthusiasts seeking expertise across diverse specializations like Community Science, Commerce, and MBA programs. Curated by esteemed professors from diverse cities and universities nationwide, this comprehensive book offers extensive coverage of crucial subjects. With a broad spectrum of topics meticulously designed to meet diverse educational needs, the book offers a holistic comprehension of resource management. Through insights from leading experts, it delves deep into essential practices, trends, & core principles vital for aspiring professionals in this dynamic domain. Simultaneously, the editors are meticulously crafting “HABITATS,” a complementary volume exclusively focusing on interior design and associated subjects. Together, these publications emphasize our dedication to holistic education, addressing the evolving needs of both students and faculty across various disciplines. This invaluable resource empowers readers to grasp the complexities of resource utilization, conservation, and optimization. We extend a warm invitation to faculty and students from varied specializations to embark on this enlightening journey with our publications. These books promise transformative insights that merge academic knowledge with practical applications, fostering a deeper understanding of Resource Management and Interior Design for a brighter, more informed future. Dr. Suman Singh, an ICAR Emeritus Professor at MPUAT, Udaipur, is an expert in Resource Management, Ergonomics and Consumer Education. Her major research focus has been on drudgery reduction for women farmers. She is honoured with international Award, the IEA Liberty Mutual Medal with cash prize of 10 000 USD. With numerous publications, books, patents, and international presentations, she’s a respected academician and lifetime member of several professional societies. Dr. Sapna Dinesh, Assistant Professor at Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, specializes in Resource Management and Design. With a Ph.D. from Mother Teresa Women’s University and experience in graphic design and architecture, her research spans entrepreneurship, sustainable interior design, and ergonomics. Dr. Roopa Rao, Associate Professor at Mumbai’s College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, has 29 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Ergonomics, Interior Design, Hospitality, and Consumer Education. With a Ph.D. emphasizing Musculoskeletal Discomfort, she has mentored over 70 research projects, and publications, and active participation in academic boards and conferences.
Dr. Suman Singh Retired as a Professor and Director of Student Welfare and Chairman of Sports Board, Directorate of Student Welfare, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Raj.), India. Presently she is working as an ICAR Emeritus Professor at MPUAT, Udaipur. Her research interests are Ergonomics and Consumer Education. She has vast experience of working in the field of Drudgery Reduction of Women Farmers. She was the Principal Investigator of a research project, “Mitigating Hardship of Women Farmers in India through Technology Interventions,” funded by the John Deere Foundation, USA. She has also worked as Co-PI in a World Bank-funded ICAR Mission Mode research project on the ‘Empowerment of Women in Agriculture.’ She is the recipient of a prestigious International Award, IEA Liberty Mutual Medal-2009 for Excellence in Research in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, with a cash prize of 10,000 US$. She has been also awarded the Swami Vivekananda National Award for Women in Consumer Protection, by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. She has also bagged First prize for an educational film by UGC-CEC. She has many National Awards to her credit besides being felicitated as the University’s Best Teacher for Academic Excellence. She has several publications in reputed journals, four books, and two Patents to her credit and has made presentations on national and international platforms. She has visited Korea, the Netherlands, China, France, and Germany for academic pursuits. She is a lifetime member of many professional societies.
Dr. Sapna Dinesh is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Resource Management and Design at Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), Bengaluru which is affiliated with Bangalore City University. She pursued her Ph.D. and M.Phil. from Mother Teresa Women’s University and Master’s from Avinashilingham Institute for Home Science and Higher Education. She has also completed her graphic designing course from Bangalore and Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture and Interior design. She has 7 years of teaching experience and 2.5 years of industry experience. Her areas of research include entrepreneurship and consumerism, micro-green farming, sustainable interior design, and ergonomics. She has published 20 research articles in National peer-reviewed journals and as proceedings and book chapters. She has published two books. Dr. Sapna has also developed stress assessment tools for various age groups and a handbook of coping strategies to manage stress for children and parents as an intervention program. She is a lifetime member of the Home Science Association of India, Secretary for HSAI - Karnataka Chapter, and member of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE).
Dr. Roopa R. Rao Associate Professor at the College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan (Affiliated with the University of Mumbai), has 28+ years of teaching experience spanning Ergonomics, Interior Design, Hospitality Management, and Consumer Education. Her Ph.D. dissertation, “Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Needle Stick and Sharps Injury Among Nurses in Mumbai,” underscores her expertise. She has overseen 70+ under-graduate and 17 post-graduate research projects, currently mentoring 3 Ph.D. scholars, and authored 40+ publications and 5 co-authored books. Beyond teaching, Dr. Rao serves as Joint Secretary of the International Board for Education, Research, and Development (IBERD), actively contributing to international conferences. She plays pivotal roles on multiple Boards of Studies (BoS), and her leadership extends to managing the University of Mumbai’s participation in prestigious research conventions, Anveshan (National Level) and Aavishkar (State Level). Her accomplishments include a Silver Medal at the 12th Aavishkar Maharashtra State Research Convention (2018) and a Gold Medal at the 13th Aavishkar Maharashtra State Research Convention (2019). Dr. Rao passionately shares knowledge through workshops, seminars, and training programs for students and industry professionals. She is also actively engaged in social initiatives by organizing skill development and awareness programs for underprivileged communities. Her active involvement extends to multiple organizations, including the Indian Society for Ergonomics (ISE), Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI), Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP), Home Science Association of India (HSAI), Indian Association for Women’s Studies (IAWS), Global Leaders Foundation (GLF), and Indian Association Occupational Health (IAOH).
1. Introduction to Resource Management .........................................1 Dr Deepika Bisht (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana) Dr Sharanbir Kaur Bal (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana)
1.1 Management of Resources .......................................................1
1.2 Motivating Factors of Management........................................4
1.3 Management Process ..............................................................19
1.4 Planning....................................................................................21
1.5 Organizing................................................................................24
1.6 Controlling ...............................................................................27
1.7 Evaluating.................................................................................31
1.8 Resources ..................................................................................33
2. Effective Leadership, Communication and Motivation ............49 Dr Rekha Vyas (Maharana Pratap Univeristy of Agri. & Tech., Udaipur)
2.1 Effective Communication.......................................................49
2.2 The Essence of Leadership: Inspiring, Guiding and Achieving Together.................................................................60
2.3 The Crucial Role of Motivation in Management ................66
3. Role of Decision-making in Management ...................................77 Dr Sharanbir Kaur Bal (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana) Dr Deepika Bisht (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana)
3.1 Decision-making in Management.........................................77
3.2 Types of Decisions...................................................................81
3.3 Decision-making Process........................................................87
3.4 Factors Affecting Decision-making Process ........................92
3.5 Creativity and Decision-making ...........................................98
4. Energy Management.......................................................................101 Dr Archana Bhatnagar (SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai) Dr Roopa Rao (University of Mumbai, Mumbai)
4.1 Introduction to Human Energy Management ..................101
4.2 Interrelation between Energy Management and Wellness ..................................................................................105
4.3 Planning..................................................................................106
4.4 Controlling the Plan of Action ............................................106
4.5 Evaluating Energy Plans ......................................................119
5. Human Resource Management ...................................................123 Dr Roopa Rao (University of Mumbai, Mumbai)
5.1 Introduction to Human Resource Management and Time Management.................................................................123
5.2 Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Recruitment .......127
5.3 Employee Training, Development, and Performance Management...........................................................................135
5.4 Time Management Fundamentals ......................................146
5.5 Time Management Techniques for Individuals................150
5.6 Team Building, Collaboration and Conflict Resolution...161
5.7 Managing Diverse and Inclusive Workforces...................166
5.8 Employee Retention, Succession Planning, and Career Development.............................................................174
5.9 International HRM ................................................................181
5.10 Future Trends in HRM .........................................................183
6. Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Management.................195 Dr Urvashi Mishra (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara)
6.1 Consumer Behaviour: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities.........................................................................195
6.2 Factors Affecting Consumer Behaviour.............................214
6.3 Market Segmentation and Strategic Targeting .................220
6.4 Consumer Decision-making: Navigating Responsible Choices..............................................................236
6.5 Consumer and Digital Marketing.......................................246
7. Consumer Awareness and Education in India ..........................265 Dr Roopa Rao (University of Mumbai, Mumbai)
7.1 Introduction to Consumer Education and Awareness ....265
7.2 Consumer Rights and Responsibilities ..............................273
7.3 Consumer Protection Laws and Agencies.........................277
7.4 Consumer Awareness Campaigns in India.......................290
7.5 Challenges in Consumer Education and Awareness.......298
7.6 Digital Consumer Awareness..............................................304
7.7 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Consumer Education ............................................................308
7.8 Consumer Education in Everyday Life..............................310
7.9 The Evolving Landscape of Consumerism ......................312
8. Family Budget and Credit Management.....................................325 Dr Suman Singh (Maharana Pratap University of Agri. & Tech., Udaipur) Dr Hemu R. (Maharana Pratap University of Agri. and Tech., Udaipur)
8.1 Fundamentals of Finance Management.............................325
8.2 Family Income........................................................................329
8.3 Family Budget........................................................................337
8.4 Account Keeping ...................................................................345
8.5 Credit and Credit Instruments ............................................348
8.6 Finance and Economics ........................................................357
9. Financial Planning ..........................................................................363 Dr Suman Singh (Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur)
9.1 Finance Management and its Approaches ........................363
9.2 Financial Decisions................................................................367
9.3 Financial Services ..................................................................370
9.4 Financial Institutions and Financial Instruments .............372
9.5 Savings and Investments......................................................378
9.6 Insurance Services .................................................................391
9.7 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) ..................................................................393
9.8 Public Revenue – Taxation...................................................395
10. Disaster Management: Preparedness, Response and Recovery ................................................................415 Dr Anjali Juyal (Maharana Pratap University of Agri. & Tech., Udaipur)
10.1 Introduction to Disaster Management ...............................415
10.2 Types of Disasters..................................................................419
10.3 Disaster Preparedness...........................................................425
10.4 Disaster Response..................................................................427
10.5 Post-Disaster Recovery.........................................................428
10.6 Future Trends in Disaster Management ............................430
10.7 Building Resilience Worldwide...........................................431
10.8 Strengthening India's Resolve .............................................433
10.9 Building Resilience: India's Legislative Arsenal against Disasters ....................................................................436
10.10 Conclusion..............................................................................438
11. Sustainable Development Through Energy Conservation.....445 Dr Jyoti Udgata (Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar)
11.1 Meaning, Concept, and Definitions of Energy..................446
11.2 Types of Sources of Energy..................................................446
11.3 Sustainable Development.....................................................454
11.4 Energy Conservation ............................................................458
11.5 Small Steps to Save Energy at Home..................................459
12. Entrepreneurship and Resource Management..........................463 Dr Sapna Dinesh (Bangalore City University, Bengaluru)
12.1 The concept of Entrepreneurship........................................463
12.2 Importance of Entrepreneurship.........................................464
12.3 Characteristics of Entrepreneurship...................................465
12.4 Need for Entrepreneurship..................................................467
12.5 Types of Entrepreneurship ..................................................468
12.6 How to Become an Entrepreneur........................................469
12.7 Small Business Vs. Entrepreneurship.................................471
12.8 Qualities of an Entrepreneur ...............................................472
12.9 Different Types of Entrepreneurs .......................................473
12.10 Barriers to Entrepreneurship ...............................................475
12.11 Entrepreneurship and Resource Management .................475
12.12 The Process of Entrepreneurship Management................476
12.12 Business Plan..........................................................................478
12.13 Entrepreneurship Scope in India ........................................483
12.14 Women's Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Development..........................................484
13. Exploring Contemporary Research and Trends in Resource Management...................................................................491 Dr Roopa Rao (University of Mumbai, Mumbai) Dr Suman Singh (Maharana Pratap University of Agricul. & Tech., Udaipur)
13.1 Introduction to Research ......................................................491
13.2 Role of Research in Addressing Contemporary Challenges ..............................................................................491
13.3 Key Aspects of Emerging Research Areas in Resource Management at the National Level.....................................493
13.4 Application of Research Methods in Different Domains of Resource Management....................................495
13.5 Opportunities and Challenges in Resource Management-Related Research...........................................502
13.6 Exploring Researchable Topics within the Various Domains of Resource Management.....................506
