FORE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE (FIBC) 2020 “Future of Business in the New Global Realities” FORE School of Management, New Delhi, November 27-28, 2020 (Virtual Mode)

FIBC 2020 Program Schedule

Session 1: Inaugural Session

November 27, 2020 (Day 1) 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM IST

10:00-10:05 AM Dr. Faisal Ahmed, Conference Convenor, FIBC Opening Remarks 2020; Associate Professor, International Business Area, FORE School of Management, New Delhi 10:05-10:15 AM Dr. Jitendra Das, Director, FORE School of Welcome Address Management, New Delhi 10:15-10:35 AM H.E. Dr. Alexander L. Rybas, Trade Inaugural Address Commissioner of the Russian Federation to India, as Chief Guest New Delhi; Former State Secretary – Deputy Chairman of Federal Environmental, Industrial and Nuclear Supervision Service (Rostechnadzor) 10:35-10:55 AM Hon’ble Dr. Shekhar Dutt, Former , Distinguished State; Former Secretary, Defence Keynote Address Production; Ex Deputy NSA, Government of India 10:55-11:10 AM Prof. Vinayshil Gautam, FRAS (London), Vice Special Address Chairman, FORE School of Management; Founder Director, IIM Kozhikode; Ex-Emeritus Chair Professor, IIT Delhi, New Delhi

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11:10-11:20 AM Prof. Arpita Mukherjee, Professor, Indian Special Address Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi 11:20-11:30 AM Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar, Chairman, FORE School Vote of Thanks of Management, New Delhi; Director General, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi

Session 2: International Trade and the WTO Issues

November 27, 2020 (Day 1) 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM IST

Chair: Dr. Rajan Ratna, Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations ESCAP; Former Jt. Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, New Delhi.

Co-Chair: Dr. Sangeeta Khorana, Professor, Bournemouth University Business School, Bournemouth, UK.

Paper Presentations

Systematic Review of FDI spillover on domestic firms of developing economies in last 20 years and emerging research issues Dr. Kunwar Milind Singh, Associate Professor, Dr. Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Management & Research, Kanpur, India

The FX as the Determinant of FDI: An Analysis of Aliber Currency Area Hypothesis Dr. Jitendra Bhandari, Visiting Professor, , , Prof. Manmohan Rahul, Professor, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India

Agriculture reforms 2020: A Step Forward for Opening Agricultural Sector Dr. K R Kaushik, Professor, Stratford University India campus, , Haryana, India

Foreign Direct Investment and Changing Contour of Indian Retail Sector through Mergers & Acquisition Dr. Harendra Kumar, Associate Professor, AIBS, Amity University, Noida

India’s Integration in Global Value Chains (GVCs): The Role of Services Ms. Anam, PhD Scholar, Centre for Management Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Dr. S. Veeramani, Assistant Professor (International Business), Centre for Management Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Q&A

Session 3: Discourse on New Global Realities and Future Roadmap

November 27, 2020 (Day 1) 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM IST

Chair: H.E. Mr. Tomasz Lucaszuk, Former Ambassador of Poland to India, Warsaw, Poland

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Distinguished Speakers

Dr. Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi Covid-19 and the New World Oder

Prof. Jaran Maluleem, Professor, Department of Political Science, Thammasat University; Former Advisor to the Prime Minister of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand India-ASEAN, and India-Thai Relations in the New World Order

Prof. Rajaram Panda, Former Lok Sabha Research Fellow, and Member Governing Council, ICWA, New Delhi; Former ICCR India Chair Professor, Reitaku University, Japan India, Japan and the Indo-Pacific: New Geopolitical Realities

Dr. Pankaj Jha, Associate Dean (Research), Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA)

Q&A

Session 4: India-Africa Business Forum

November 27, 2020 (Day 1) 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM IST

Chair: Dr. Jitendra Das, Director, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

Distinguished Speakers

H.E. Ms. Grace Akello, High Commissioner of Uganda to India

H.E. Dr. Tal Edgars, Chairman, GBSH Consult Group Worldwide; Ambassador MDG Task Force at United Nations

Ambassador Anil Trigunayat, Former Indian Ambassador to Jordan, Libya and Malta; President, MICCIA

Ambassador Debnath Shaw, Former Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan and High Commissioner to Tanzania; Ex Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Ambassador Manju Seth, Former Ambassador of India to Madagascar and Comoros

Ambassador V.B. Soni, Former Ambassador of India to Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Gambia, Cape Verde & Guinea Bissau

Q&A

Session 5: Technology, Strategy, and the New Realities

November 27, 2020 (Day 1) 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Chair: Dr. Pravin Kumar, Associate Professor, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India.

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Co-Chair: Dr. Vinaytosh Mishra, Assistant Professor, Quantitative Techniques and Operations Management Area, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

Paper Presentations

The Study of Blockchain Technology to Enhance the Organizational Performance Ms. Swati Mathur, Research Scholar, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur

Perspectives on Logistics Outsourcing Mr. Satya Prakash Tripathi, Research Scholar, IGNOU, New Delhi, India

Detecting and Tackling Malware and Network Intrusions Using Deep Learning Prof. Suryanarayana, Former Dean, Faculty of Management Osmania University Ms. Geetanjali R., Sr. Teaching Fellow, Department of MCA, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Dr. Rabinarayan Samantara, Associate Professor in Commerce, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, Delhi Mr. Mohammed Nisfar Changaranchola, Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi

Entrepreneurship Education in Indian Context – Relevance and Limitations Ms. Neha Taneja, Assistant Professor, Navrachna University, Vadodara, Gujarat Dr. Hitesh Bhatia Assistant Professor Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat

Changing Indian Foodscape: Impact of Online Delivery Aggregators Ms. Esha Saini, Research Scholar, University Business School, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab Dr. Pavleen Soni, Associate Professor, University Business School, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab

Determinant of Quality Perception of Students in Online Education in Higher Education Dr. Hediye Gamze Turkmen, Lecturer, Işık Üniversitesi, Istanbul, Turkey

COVID-19 – Awareness and its Impact on Lifestyle and Various Sectors of the Economy Dr. Sheetal Mahendher, Associate Professor and HOD Business Analytics, ISBR Business School, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Mr. Nikhil Rao, Mr. Arindam Debnath, Ms. Abhirupa Maiti, Dept of Business Analytics, ISBR Business School, Kolkata

Q&A

Session 6: International Finance and the Financial Systems

November 28, 2020 (Day 2) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM IST

Chair: Mr. Lawrence Habahbeh, Actuarial and Strategic Risk Consultant, Amman, Jordan; Member, Covid-19 Action Task Force on Enterprise Risk Management, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), London, UK

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Co-Chair: Prof. Gagan Sharma, Assistant Professor, Finance and Accounting Area, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

Paper Presentations

Role of Board Attributes on Intellectual Capital Disclosure – Evidence from Indian Context Mr. Yusaf Harun K., Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Dr. V. Kavida, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University Mr. Mohammed Muhsin, M.Com. Student, Pondicherry University

Banking Fraud and The Indian Banking System: Sustainability Issues Ms. Ishani Chakraborty, Asst. Professor, Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Kolkata Prof. Saboohi Naseem, Department of Business Administration, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Market Efficiency in Indian Stock Market: A Case Study of Two Crises viz. Covid-19 and Financial Crisis of 2008 Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, MKS College, LNMU, Darbhanga Md. Absar Alam, Assistant Professor, MKS College, LNMU, Darbhanga

Synergies Gains for Indian M&As in Case of Cash Deals and Related Industry Mergers Dr. Anjala Kalsie, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi Ms. Neha Singh, Research Scholar, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

Does Corporate Governance and Financial Capacity Influence R&D Intensity? Evidence from Indian Firms Dr. Tarun Kumar Soni, Assistant Professor, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, New Delhi

ESG Performance and Stock Market Returns During Crisis: Evidence from Emerging Economies Prof. Harshita, Assistant Professor, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

Post Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on its financial performance on Company Ms. Aditi Sharma, PGDM Student, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur

Q&A

Session 7: Global Marketing and Consumer Research

November 28, 2020 (Day 2) 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM IST

Chair: Prof. Bilal Mustafa Khan, Professor, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Co-Chair: Dr. Arbuda Sharma, Assistant Professor, International Business Area, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

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Paper Presentations

Growth of Store Brands in Uncertain Markets Ms. Ipsita Padhi, Research Scholar, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

An Analytical Study of Consumer Perception and Purchase Intention for Green Consumer Durable Products in Delhi Ms. Shweta Kumar, Research Scholar, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi Dr. Md. Shahnawaz Abdin, Assistant Professor, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

Examining the Role of Prices in Readership Trends of Newspaper Industry Dr. Vikas Singla, Assistant Professor, School of Management Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala Mr. Rajiv Sood, Research Scholar, School of Management Studies, Punjabi University

Rural Marketing in India: Evolution, Current Issues and Future Prospects Mr. Rahul Kumar, Research Scholar, Department of Management, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi Dr. Md. Shahnawaz Abdin, Department of Management, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

Appraising the Validity of the University Brand Personality Scale in the Context of Top Business Schools in India and the USA: Empirical Insights Mr. Shaunak Roy, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata Dr. Shivaji Banerjee, Assistant Professor and Former Head, Department of Commerce, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata

Q&A

Session 8: Cross-Cultural Contexts and Organisational Studies

November 28, 2020 (Day 2) 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM IST

Chair: Prof. Glenn Muschert, Professor of Sociology, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Co-Chair: Dr. Prachi Bhatt, Associate Professor, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Area, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

Invited Speakers

Ms. Silvia Hugi, Cultural Anthropologist, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland Ms. Yogja Singh, Associate Director – Human Resources, KPMG India Ms. Sakshi Mandhyan, Psychologist and Happiness Coach; Founder, Mandhyan Care, Gurugram, Haryana

Paper Presentations Organisational Justice: Antecedents and Consequences Mr. Mohamed Nisfar Changaranchola, Research Scholar, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. Rabinarayan Samantara, Associate Professor, Shivaji College, University of Delhi

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Study of Innovative HR Practices of Organizations During Covid-19 Pandemic Ms. Shilpee Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, New Delhi Dr. Neetu Jain, IIPA, New Delhi

Revitalizing the HR Element of Organisational Culture: A Global Outlook Dr. Partha Naskar, Additional Pay & Accounts Officer, Kolkata Pay & Accounts Office II, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal, Kolkata, India Mr. Arajit Kumar Das, Principal, Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata

Cross-Cultural Short-term Adaption Issues for Indian Expats Dr. Anvay Bhargava, Assistant Professor, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Ms. Anshu Aggarwal, Research Scholar, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur

Q&A

Session 9: Geo-economics and the Geopolitical Architecture

November 28, 2020 (Day 2) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM IST

Chair: Prof. Alexandre Lambert, Academic Director, Geneva Institute of Geopolitical Studies, Geneva, Switzerland

Co-Chair: Dr. Faisal Ahmed, Associate Professor, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

Thai Canal Project: A Regional Geo-Economic Perspective Dr. Mohd Faheem, Head, Indian Studies Program, Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University, Thailand, Bangkok

The Manufacturing of Modern-Day Nation Branding Through the Framework of Soft Power Mr. Mitrajit, Research Scholar, O.P. Jindal Global University, Kolkata

The Journey of Bilateral Relationship of India-China: From Nehru Regime to Modi Era Mr. Vishal Singh Bhadauriya, Research Scholar, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Mr. Rishabh Verma, M.A. (History), Department of History, BHU, Varanasi

Special Drawing Rights – SAARC Countries: A Study Ms. Nanduri Rajyalaxmi, Assistant Professor (C), University College for Women, Hyderabad

An Indian Perspective on Sharing Economy for Development of Smart Cities Ms. Dimple Vyas, Research Scholar, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur Prof. Suman Pamecha, Principal, M.V. Shramjeevi College, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur

An Exhaustive Study of Inequality Trends and its Determinants in South Asia: Reconsidering Kuznets's Relationship Prof. Simrit Kaur, Professor, Sri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Delhi Ms. Monika Gaur, Research Scholar, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

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The Role of Government in Promoting Sustainability Driven Private Sector Investments Dr. Bidisha Banerji, Professor, IILM Institute of Higher Education, New Delhi 110019 Dr. Bhavna Pandey, Assistant Professor, IILM University, Gurugram

Q&A

Session 10: Valedictory Session

November 28, 2020 (Day 2) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST

Valedictory Address by Chief Guest: Prof. Justin Paul, Professor, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, USA; Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Consumer Studies; Named Among Top 2% Scientists Globally by Stanford University, November 2020

Special Address: Prof. Maxim Khomyakov, Dean of Arts and Sciences, University of Central Asia, Kyrgyz Republic; Former Director, BRICS Studies Centre, Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Special Address: Prof. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Professor, Operations Management Area, Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram; Named Among Top 2% Scientists Globally by Stanford University, November 2020

Special Address: Dr. Fikret Birdisli, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Inönü University, Turkey; Founder President, Association of International Politics and Security Studies.

Q&A

Moderator/ Vote of Thanks: Dr. Faisal Ahmed, Conference Convenor – FIBC 2020; Associate Professor of International Business, FORE School of Management, New Delhi

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