Dr. Syed Asghar Mehdi
@mangalayatan.in
Professor, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Faculty of Management and Commerce
Mangalayatan University
- Currently Professor & Head, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh;
- Earlier Professor & COE, Mewar University, Chittorgarh, & Dy. Controller of Examination, HIHT (Now, Swami Rama Himalayan) University, Dehradun;
- Corporate Experience: Led Branch Office Operations, Max New York Life Insurance Company, to include leading the Customer Services, New Business Processing, Policy Owner Services, Accounts and Administration; Manager, aok In-house BPO Services Limited, A Subsidiary of ‘3i Infotech Limited’;
- Tourism Experience: Independently launched and executed two year Tourism Project in Pithoragarh, Kumaon Uttrakhand (1996-97), the project being funded by Fast Travel Bureau Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Later promoting Arunachal Pradesh Himalayas on the tourism curcuits
EDUCATION
Professionally Qualified with the background of BA (Economics Honours), Masters of Tourism Administration (MTA, 1992-94) – A.M.U., UGC-NET and Ph.D in Tourism Management
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management, Multidisciplinary, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
FUTURE PROJECTS
TOURISM AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: FROM LINEARITY TO CIRCULARITY
This study explores the integration of circular economy principles into the tourism sector, presenting a shift from the traditional linear model of "take, make, dispose" to a more sustainable and regenerative framework. The circular economy emphasizes reducing waste, reusing resources, and promoting sustainable consumption, making it highly relevant for tourism, a sector with high resource intensity and environmental impact. The study shall be based on the primary case application of tourism circularity to commercial ventures.
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A Study of Green HRM Practice in Indian Tourism Sector – Problem and Prospects
Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) focuses on integrating environmental sustainability into HR policies and practices. This approach aims to create a workforce that is environmentally conscious, skilled in sustainable corporate practices, and committed to reducing the industry's environmental impact. The tourism sector, recognized as one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide, significantly impacts the environment through resource consumption and waste generation. In response, Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) in tourism sector has emerged as a vital strategy to align environmental sustainability with organizational human resource policies and practices. This research paper explores the adoption and effectiveness of Green HRM practices within the tourism sector. By examining various HRM activities—such as recruitment, training, performance management, and employee involvement—the study evaluates how these contribute to sustainable development goals. The findings
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