The modern business system increasingly integrates artificial intelligence to improve decision quality, operational efficiency, and the human experience. The rapid growth of digital platforms, customer data, and real-time services creates an environment in which traditional rule-based systems fail to respond adaptively. The business organizations therefore require intelligent systems that align technological efficiency with human needs, trust, and satisfaction. Despite widespread adoption, many AI-driven business systems focus primarily on automation and cost reduction, which has resulted in fragmented user experiences, reduced transparency, and limited human engagement. The lack of alignment between AI outputs and human expectations reduces customer satisfaction and employee acceptance. This gap highlights the need for a structured AI-enabled business framework that prioritizes human-centered outcomes while maintaining measurable business performance. This study proposes an AI-integrated modern business system that combines predictive analytics, natural language processing, and adaptive decision support. The system architecture includes data ingestion layers, an AI reasoning module, and a human-interaction layer that emphasizes explainability. A mixed-method evaluation approach has been adopted that combines quantitative performance analysis with user-experience assessment. The model has been validated using a simulated retail and service dataset consisting of 50,000 transactions and 12,000 user interaction logs. The proposed system has achieved a 28.6% improvement in customer satisfaction scores and a 21.4% reduction in service response time when compared with conventional business intelligence systems. Decision accuracy has improved from 76.2% to 89.7%, while employee task efficiency has increased by 18.9%. The explainable AI module has improved user trust ratings from 3.1 to 4.2 on a five-point scale. These results indicate that AI that has been aligned with human-centric design significantly enhances both business performance and human experience.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have transformed various aspects of human life today, business included. In business organisations, ICT possess the potential of enhancing organisational processes and could contribute to their bottom-line performance. However, there is a critical shortage of ICT-related skills in South Africa, a challenge which motivated the present literature review. The objectives of the review were to establish the major ICT skills that are in demand within South African business organisations; to determine the causes of ICT skill shortages in South Africa, and to suggest possible solutions for ICT skills shortage in South African business organisations. A systematic review of the literature was done by searching the Web of Science (WoS) and SCORPUS databases. The PRISMA framework was relied on for question development whilst several inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. A total of seven (7) articles were included in the review. The major findings were that there is a high demand for soft ICT-related skills in South Africa. Some of the major skills that are needed in the job market are graphic designing, automation, content creation, software development and social networking. The major causes of ICT skills shortage in South Africa are skills mismatches, potential costs of integrating ICTs, country effects and a skills-oriented economy. Also, there are various firm-level factors which can lead to ICT skills shortages, including the type of firm ownership, its level of innovation and informality. The strategies which can be used to address ICT skills shortages include the use of PPPs, training and education and attending to the current ICT-related policies. The research carries implications on ICT policy development because the findings directly map the root causes of ICT skills shortage.

This study focuses on understanding how inflation influences the long-term savings and investment behaviour among blue-collar workers in manufacturing sector. Blue-collar employees are often limited access to financial resources and literacy due to their fixed income and are particularly vulnerable to the eroding effects of inflation on their purchasing power. The research aims to bridge the knowledge gap by examining how these workers perceive inflation and how it impacts their financial decisions regarding saving and investing for the future. To investigate this problem, a descriptive research design was employed. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires distributed among 80 blue-collar employees selected using convenience sampling method. Secondary data includes academic literature, books and company websites. Data analysis was conducted using statistical tools such as percentage analysis, correlation analysis, and one-way ANOVA to identify trends, relationships, and significant differences across demographic groups and it concludes this study emphasizes the pressing need for tailored financial education and employer-supported planning tools to help blue-collar workers make informed decisions among inflationary pressures. Enhancing financial literacy, encouraging diversified investment strategies, and providing accessible financial planning resources can collectively improve the long-term financial security of employees.

Remote work in contemporary time is a double edge sword which offers flexibility on the cost of health. The rise of remote work in modern time, augmented by high-tech developments and global shifts in work culture, has changed the way individual’s person engage their professional with personal lives. While offering time flexibility, independence, and reduced travelling stress, the remote work landscape also presents significant challenges to mental health. This paper explores the dual impact of remote work on mental well-being in contemporary times, focusing on both the advantages and disadvantages. It delves into issues such as social isolation, blurred work-life boundaries, stress, burnout, and the psychological effects of extended remote work. By examining recent trends and research, the paper highlights the risks of mental health stress while offering solutions, including organizational support, individual handling strategies, and mental health resources. Ultimately, this study emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to remote work that encourages well-being of an individual while maintaining productivity.

In the current business landscape, organizations face various challenges, with one of the most pressing being the necessity to improve performance. As organizations adapt to a rapidly changing environment, the ability to facilitate performance enhancements during periods of change is crucial for achieving long-term success. Additionally, the ongoing advancement of technology, evolving consumer behaviours, and introducing new regulatory frameworks require organizations to effectively manage the complexities arising from these swift transformations. Considering this, the objective of this study was to examine the impact of change management on employee performance. To accomplish this, an integrative review was conducted, which began by defining the concept of change and exploring the motivations behind it. Furthermore, the study discusses various perspectives on the organizational management concept of employee performance and assesses the effects of change management on employees. The findings reveal that change can harm employees, particularly regarding motivation and job satisfaction. Conversely, the results indicate that well-designed and effectively executed change management strategies can have a positive impact on employee performance and help reduce turnover.

This study investigates the impact of advertising on customer preferences for steel bars,. The research objectives include examining how advertising influences purchase decisions, determining the necessary frequency of advertisements to maintain customer awareness, and assessing the effectiveness of different advertising mediums (digital, print, and outdoor). A sample of 411 responses was collected through physical forms. Various analytical tools, including Chi-Square tests, Cross-tabulations, regression, and frequency to analyze the data. Key findings reveal that advertisements significantly shape customer perceptions by accurately portraying product quality, enhancing brand image, and highlighting unique features. The frequency of advertisements is crucial for maintaining customer awareness, with frequent viewers showing a tendency to encounter regularly. The effectiveness of advertising mediums varies, with digital advertisements particularly resonating with younger audiences. The study concludes that targeted and frequent advertising strategies have substantially contributed to increased sales, expanded dealer networks, and overall business growth for the Steel Bars.

Hairstyle preference is influenced by various factors. The perception of appearance management and physical and social capabilities play a role in hairstyle selection intention. Life satisfaction factors such as socio-economic satisfaction, happiness, and physical satisfaction significantly influenced men''s hairstyle behavior. Additionally, the study found that demographic variables such as age and education level can also impact preferred hairstyles. Furthermore, a study on visual evaluation of men''s professionalism and preference found that clothing and hairstyle interact with each other and influence the evaluation of professionalism. Traditional evolutionary psychology approaches suggest that hair color preferences for mates are influenced by signals of youth, health, maturity, and stability. Overall, hairstyle preference is influenced by a combination of factors including appearance management, life satisfaction, demographic characteristics, and evolutionary and social processes. It is important to choose a good hairstyle for men because it can enhance their beauty, personality, and confidence. One of the most important factors to consider for choosing the right hairstyle is the individuals face shape. An effective face shape classification can be used for constructing a hairstyle recommendation system. These two hairstyles caused a much larger change in the dimension of health than in the rest of the dimensions. Finally, male raters considered the longer-haired female subjects’ health status better, especially if the subjects were less attractive women. The possible relationships between facial attractiveness and hair are discussed, and alternative explanations are presented.

In the present Study, the operational process of the pharmacy department and its quality standards were assessed in a multi-speciality hospital at Chennai. The operational efficiency of the hospital pharmacy could be observed and quality standards of the dispensing and inventory process, percentage of wastage of the drugs. It would be assessed to find out whether the standard of the pharmacy services provided by the Hospital. These quality issues are converted into perceptions and opinions are estimated by using a validated questionnaire among the patient and health care professionals like pharmacists and Nurses. The quality gaps arising would be identified and remedial improvement methods would be suggested. The research design of the study is Descriptive research design and the data was primary data collected by questionnaire from the healthcare professionals. The Outcome of the study can offer insights on the Pharmacy’s Quality standards to the hospital staff, and it will result in good operational efficiency in the Hospital.

Shelter or house is one of the basic needs for anyone’s survival and construction of a house will be a dream of every person or families in their life time. Shelter not only provides security to people, but also provides social relationships and improves standard of living. At the same time, housing became an essential part, not just a place to live, but also a place to work and grow. This basic need cannot be met without the aid of organizational support. To meet the increasing demand for housing, both Government of Karnataka and Government of India has actively developed housing policies. Housing for the poor and oppressed has become a priority in both rural urban areas of the state. Over the years, successive governments have given greater priority to housing shortages and increased financial allocations. Karnataka government has many welfare schemes for people belonging to economically disadvantaged group. To provide decent housing to the house less group of individuals in the state. This research paper discussed the various housing schemes launched by both the state and central government to the rural economically weaker section people and also explains about How the government reach this type of schemes to the rural beneficiaries. This paper specially concentrates on the various housing schemes were implemented in Chamarajanagara District of Karnataka State.

The purpose of this study is to explore the factors impacting the overall satisfaction of retailers’ towards snack cake brands and to find if the there is a significant difference in the demand for snack brands based on the type of outlets that sell snack cakes such as bakeries, departmental stores, grocery shops or super markets. This study also explores the consumers’ preference towards buying snacks based on age, size of family, preference of size of packages, amount of money spent on snacks daily and what makes the consumers’ to notice the product. A Structured questionnaire was designed to collect the needed primary data. Data was collected from 141 retailers’ and 102 consumers’ in Chennai city. Convenience sampling method was used for data collection. The collected data was analysed using chi-square analysis and simple linear regression. The outcome of analysis reveals that there is a significant relationship between the type of outlet and demand for snack cake and there is a significant relationship between age, size of family and amount of money spent on snacks daily. Further, it was found that brand image of snack cake has no significant impact on the overall satisfaction of the retailers towards snack cake. , it was also found that Product attributes of snack cakes and relationship the retailers have with sales personnel of snack cake brand have a significant impact the overall satisfaction of the retailers towards snack cake.