Brittle Systems, Anxious Leaders: Cases for the BANI Era
Dr. Rekha Khosla and Dr. Azra Ishrat
FORMAT
Paperback and e–book
ISBN
978-93-49359-43-7
PAGES
118 pages
PRICE
Rs. 1000/- ($80)
About The Editors
Dr. Rekha Khosla is an accomplished academician and Associate Professor at Amity Business School, Amity University, Lucknow Campus. With over 20+ years of rich experience spanning teaching, research, and corporate exposure in Human Resource Management, she brings a dynamic blend of scholarly insight and practical expertise to her work. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from U.P. Technical University, Lucknow, and earned her Ph.D. in Human Resource Management with a specialized focus on Organizational Culture. Dr. Khosla has presented more than 100 research papers at national and international conferences and has published over 65 scholarly articles in national and international books and journals. She has successfully conducted 40 Management Development Programs and participated in 50 workshops and Faculty Development Programs further enhancing her pedagogical depth and professional expertise. A passionate and forward-thinking educator, Dr. Khosla is known for her scholarly rigor, leadership, and contribution to knowledge creation. Dr. Khosla consistently inspires students, colleagues, and the wider professional community through her research, mentorship, and steadfast devotion to the field of Human Resource Management & entrepreneurship.
Dr. Azra Ishrat is an accomplished scholar and educator, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Amity Business School, Amity University. She holds a D.Phil. in Organizational Behaviour, obtained from the University of Allahabad in 2006. In her 22 years of academic journey she has significantly contributed to the academic community through her extensive research, which has been published more than 70 papers in numerous national and international books and journals. She has authored several books of national repute. Her scholarly impact is quantified by a Google Scholar h-index of 5 with 83 citations, and a Scopus h-index of 1 with 6 citations. A dedicated mentor, Dr. Ishrat has actively mentored and successfully guided several Ph.D. candidates. Her primary research interests focus on key areas within modern management and social science, namely Gender Studies, Employee Well-being, and Organizational Psychology.
About The Book
The current epoch of global business is defined by a relentless pace of change, an intricate web of interdependencies, and a persistent state of disruption. The traditional model of management education, centered exclusively on didactic lectures and theoretical exposition, is no longer sufficient to forge leaders capable of navigating such volatility. This book, a meticulously curated collection of contemporary and classic management cases, is born from the conviction that judgment is not taught—it is forged. It is forged in the crucible of analysis, debate, and the high-stakes simulation of real-world decision-making. The genesis of this book lies in a profound need to bridge the chasm between academic theory and practical execution. A manager cannot simply memorize a checklist of best practices and expect success. True managerial competence requires the capacity to synthesize disparate information, identify root causes obscured by symptoms, manage trade-offs, and commit to action despite informational ambiguity. Case studies serve as the essential, risk-free laboratory where this cognitive and emotional maturity is developed. By stepping into the shoes of the protagonist—be it a CEO facing a crisis, a startup founder pivoting their model, or a middle manager struggling with organizational friction—the reader engages in a process of active, experiential learning that transcends passive absorption. This book is, therefore, not merely a text; it is a gymnasium for the managerial mind, designed to build the intellectual and ethical muscle required for leadership.
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