Drawing upon research and practitioner narratives from management, leadership, organizational studies, entrepreneurship and sustainable business domains, this book explores the many pathways that enable emerging countries to transform knowledge into action to achieve economic and sustainable development. The authors take a holistic approach to 'transforming knowledge' that goes beyond the mere 'application of knowledge' to include the assimilation, adaptation, and contextualization of knowledge to suit the unique contexts, needs and conditions existing in emerging countries. They then presents success stories and case studies comprising innovative solutions for emerging economies that practitioners can utilize. Current research in management is highlighted by bringing together academics, practitioners, policy-makers and interest groups from diverse regions and perspectives.

Presents success stories and case studies of innovative solutions for emerging economies Offers best research and practitioner narratives from diverse domains in business Highlights practices and case studies from the South-Asian region and beyond

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Satinder Dhiman serves as Associate Dean, Chair, and Director of the MBA Program and Professor of Management at Woodbury University's School of Business (USA). He teaches courses pertaining to ethical leadership, sustainability, organizational behavior, strategy, and spirituality in the workplace in the MBA program. He is author, co-author, editor, and co-editor of more than 30 books on leadership, management, and workplace spirituality. He has also completed advanced executive leadership programs at Harvard, Stanford and Wharton.

Ramanie Samaratunge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Monash University (Australia). She is an internationally renowned management scholar with 30 years' experience working in the public and private sector, including consultancies in Australia and Asia. Her research interests include public management in developing countries, humor in management, governance, cross cultural management, immigrants in Australia, entrepreneurship and innovation.

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1. Position of Sri Lankan Products in the Global Market: A Comparison of Brand Values.- 2. The Effect of Corporate Social Performance on Firm Financial Performance: The Moderating Effect of Ownership Concentration.- 3. The Moderating Role of Firm Size to Capital Structure-Financial Performance Relationship: A Panel Data Approach.- 4. Role of Innovative marketing strategy for success of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).- 5. Role of Organizational Culture and Actors on Success and Failure of Balanced Scorecard Operationalization: A Case Study of a Clustered Firm.