Organizational Structure Research Articles

Australian medical regulations and strengthened continuing professional development (CPD): A policy implementation gap analysis with the specialist medical colleges

Introduction: Starting from 2023, Australian medical practitioners must meet new mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for registration renewal. In particular, each year they must complete 12.5 hours of educational activities and 25 hours of CPD activities related to reviewing performance and measuring outcomes, with a minimum of 5 hours each for reviewing performance and measuring outcomes activities, and they are encouraged to use patient health data and large eHealth datasets for better insights. Despite concerns regarding data accessibility and outcome measurement, specialist medical colleges are implementing these requirements. This study aims to explore factors influencing colleges’ efforts and provide recommendations for future research and action to enable data-driven CPD practices. Methods: A policy implementation gap analysis employing semi-structured interviews as a standalone method was conducted with participating colleges. Four colleges agreed to participate, with a total of 18 participants recruited from either the colleges’ staff who are responsible for interpreting and implementing CPD regulatory policies or the colleges’ CPD committees. Interviews were analysed using inductive and deductive thematic analysis. Data collection, data analysis and final results were reported using the COREQ checklist. Results: Three themes were identified from the interview analysis: (1) colleges' organisational structure and their roles and responsibilities within the Australasian CPD ecosystem, (2) challenges and enablers for policy implementation and (3) organisational needs and future actions at college level and necessary pre-conditions at ecosystemic level for strengthened CPD. Conclusions: Internal and external organisational factors are hindering colleges’ efforts to implement policy. More research, a reassessment of colleges’ roles, responsibilities and structure, and collaboration among colleges and data holders are necessary to enable full policy implementation and strengthened CPD practices.

Management of innovative projects to ensure innovative development of enterprises

The subject of the study is theoretical provisions, methodology of adaptive management of innovation projects and innovative development of enterprises, methodological basis, practical proposals for its research in modern conditions. The purpose of the article is to summarize generalization of the theoretical basis of the features of innovative projects, the expediency of using organizational structures for managing the processes of their formation and implementation, analysis of adaptive methodologies for managing innovative projects to ensure the employment of workers, their innovative development, and development of practical recommendations on these issues for a working enterprise. The purpose is revealed by solving the following tasks: generalize the features of innovative projects that determine the success of their implementation; determine the feasibility of using organizational structures of enterprise management for the formation and implementation of innovative projects to ensure innovative development; identify and propose the use of adaptive management methodologies for innovative projects to achieve successful innovative development of enterprises; develop a hybrid organizational structure for innovation management; the main directions of innovative personnel management of enterprises to promote their employment and management of innovative development are proposed. To solve the tasks, the following methods were used: theoretical generalization, analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction, structural and logical analysis, systemic and situational approaches, the method of working day photography, Agile adaptive management methodology, graphic method, and the authors' own practical experience. The conclusions and results of the article are as follows: it is proved that the management of innovation projects should take into account their features, be based on the use of project, matrix and hybrid organizational management structures and the application of adaptive methodologies for managing innovation development and the formation and implementation of innovation projects, such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean. For the operating enterprise Nebozvid LLC, using adaptive management methodologies, a hybrid organizational structure of the project department has been developed to ensure the innovative development of the enterprise through the implementation of innovative projects with the organization of small project teams. The main trends in innovative personnel management of enterprises are proposed, the use of which contributes to the success of innovative project management to ensure the innovative development of enterprises.

Impact of Organizational Structure on the Implementation of Government Funded Projects at Kenya Ports Authority

The strategic planning process provided a structured approach aimed at developing and executing a comprehensive strategic business plan. This study aimed to examine the impact of organizational structure on the implementation of government-funded projects at the Kenya Ports Authority. The study was grounded in the systems theory. A descriptive research design was employed, targeting a population of 1,210 management staff at the Kenya Ports Authority’s Mombasa headquarters. The Slovin’s Formula was applied to determine the sample size, while a stratified random sampling method was employed to select 300 participants from the total population. The study incorporated both primary and secondary sources of data. Semi-structured questionnaires were used for primary data collection, generating quantitative data from closed-ended questions and qualitative data from open-ended questions. Quantitative data underwent analysis employing both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Descriptive statistics involved the examination of data through percentages, mean, and standard deviation, while inferential statistics utilized Pearson’s product moment correlation (r) and multiple regression analysis to assess hypotheses at a 95% confidence level. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Objectives were scrutinized using mean and standard deviation, while the impact of strategic planning on project implementation of government funded project in KPA was analyzed through regression analysis. Organization Structure (p=0.001) was found to significantly impact project implementation. The findings underscored the significant influence of organizational structure on implementation of government funded project in KPA.

Mediating Effect of Leadership and Cost Control between External Environment and Organization Structure the Tourism Industry in Tongliao City Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region the People’s Republic of China

This research aims to study the objectives of this study are as follows: (1) to purpose mediating effect of leadership and cost control between external environment and organization structure of the tourism industry in Tongliao city inner Mongolia autonomous region the people’s republic of china. (2) To investigate the factor direct and indirect among external environment and organization structure of the tourism industry in Tongliao city inner Mongolia autonomous region the people’s republic of china. This study adopts a mixed- method approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative study surveyed 2,851 employees from 35 SMEs in the tourism industry in Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, through questionnaire surveys, with a sample of 400 employees. The qualitative research method involved in-depth interviews with 3 senior management personnel.  Major Findings: To investigate and analyze the causal factors influencing the organizational structure of the tourism industry in Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China, this study conducted a detailed analysis based on the structural equation model shown in the image. According to the model results, the Chi-square value is 248.663, the degrees of freedom are 106, the CMIN/df is 2.346, the sample size is 400, the CFI is 0.954, the NFI is 0.924, the GFI is 0.951, the IFI is 0.955, the RMSEA is 0.043, and the SRMR is 0.048. These indicators demonstrate a good model fit. Specifically, the key influencing factors include Leadership (LEA), Organizational Resources (ORS), Employee Efficiency (EE), and Cultural Construction (CCL). Among them, the impact coefficient of Leadership on Organizational Resources is 0.52, the impact coefficient of Organizational Resources on Employee Efficiency is 0.63, and the impact coefficient of Employee Efficiency on Cultural Construction is 0.75. Additionally, Leadership indirectly influences Cultural Construction through Organizational Resources. These causal relationship data provide important references for optimizing the organizational structure of the tourism industry in Tongliao City.

Peningkatan Nilai Ekonomi Kotoran Kambing di Desa Sanankerto melalui Pembentukan Kelompok Tani

Sanankerto Village has an abundant number of livestock (goats), resulting in a significant accumulation of goat manure, which poses a potential health threat to the residents. To enhance the economic value of goat manure in Sanankerto Village, it is necessary to establish an institution focused on managing goat manure waste from upstream to downstream, namely a farmers' group. This community service program aims to initiate the formation of the Sanankerto Village Farmers' Group, with a focus on organizational quality systems, including vision, mission, objectives, quality policies, organizational structure, task mapping, SOPs, and work instructions (IK). Using the PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) method, an agreement was reached between the program implementers and Sanankerto Village officials to establish the farmers' group. Due to time constraints, the reported program for forming the farmers' group covers only the formulation of the vision, mission, objectives, and quality policies. This program successfully formulated the vision, mission, and quality policies of the farming group, although further action is still required for full implementation. Based on the achievements to date, it can be concluded that the establishment of the farming group using the PRA method has successfully raised community awareness of the economic potential of goat manure

Fiscal Tools for Promoting Efficient Economic Growth

Contemporary crisis phenomena, including financial, structural, political, and social aspects, underscore the need for effective fiscal policy to ensure the resilience and development of the country. Additionally, there are currently complex challenges related to the war, such as infrastructure destruction, business shutdowns, and mass migration, which have significantly impacted the country’s economy and require additional financial resources for recovery. This situation necessitates the search for new sources of income and the optimisation of existing resources, highlighting the importance of effective tax regulation to overcome economic challenges during conflict. This scientific article aims to determine the role of fiscal policy in ensuring effective economic development, as well as the importance of tax instruments and their efficiency in promoting economic growth and optimising financial resources. In the research process, literary sources were analysed, and statistical data was scrutinised to evaluate the dynamics of state revenues and expenditures and the impact of tax receipts on the state budget. The study emphasises the importance of tax instruments for economic development and meeting the country’s financial needs. The efficient use of tax instruments facilitates the collection of sufficient revenues to fund social and economic needs. The study highlights the importance of employing the necessary tax instruments to ensure the country’s effective economic development. In martial law conditions, mobilising fiscal reserves and activating tax instruments become critical strategies for ensuring financial stability and supporting the economy. However, the successful implementation of these measures requires the improvement of the organisational structure and administration. A balanced approach to tax burden, a conducive environment for business, and the development of new revenue sources are critical in ensuring financial stability and supporting economic growth during conflict.

Potret Program Institutional Support System dalam Mendukung Ketercapaian IKU di Universitas Palangka Raya Tahun 2024

As the oldest and largest tertiary institution in the Central Kalimantan region, Palangka Raya University (UPR) welcomes the policy of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) regarding Independent Learning Campus (MBKM). Since 2020, UPR has been aggressively socializing the MBKM policy to all faculties, units, and institutions at UPR. To ensure that MBKM activities at UPR are carried out well and produce quality output and outcomes, the Chancellor has established various policies about MBKM such as the Chancellor's Regulation on the Implementation of MBKM within Palangka Raya University, the Chancellor's Decree regarding Curriculum Guidelines for Supporting MBKM at UPR for 2022/2023, Chancellor's Decree regarding Implementation of UPR Collaboration Supporting MBKM Implementation, Chancellor's Decree regarding Technical Instructions for Implementing Learning in the Context of the MBKM Program at UPR. In 2023, UPR will form an MBKM study center which is under the organizational structure of the University Quality Assurance Institute. To encourage, accelerate, and facilitate the transformation of higher education, the Ministry of Education and Culture launched the Independent Campus Competition Program (PKKM) for study programs and the Institutional Support System (ISS) program for its universities/institutions. In 2024, Palangka Raya University, in a competition grant proposal, succeeded in passing 1 ISS program and 2 PKKM programs for the Bachelor of Laws study program, Faculty of Law and Bachelor of English, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education.

Проблемы трансформации госорганов, участвующих в кадастровых отношениях и пути их решения

The article examines the process of transformation of state bodies involved in cadastral relations in Russia. The main problems arising during this transformation are analyzed and ways to solve them are proposed. Special attention is paid to the issues of improving the efficiency of cadastral authorities in the context of the regional economy. Measures are proposed to improve the organizational structure and functionality of these bodies. The prospects for the introduction of innovative technologies in the field of cadastral registration and registration of real estate rights are considered. The necessity of an integrated approach to the reform of the public administration system in the field of land and property relations is substantiated.

Effectiveness of Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal

This study was anchored on the Republic Act No. 10844, the Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of 2015, assessing the effectiveness of the Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal. The respondents of the study were members of the Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council from the different sectors such as academe, provincial government of Aklan employees, national government agencies, private business owners and stakeholders. The descriptive research design was employed using a researcher-formulated questionnaire-checklist. The study found that the Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council, characterized by a young, educated workforce, demonstrates positive consensus on program effectiveness and initiatives but faces challenges such as power issues and organizational shortcomings, as indicated by demographic analysis, project evaluation, and statistical correlation. This study was conducted from August 2023 to December 2023, and was limited only to the items in the instrument, giving emphasis on demographic profile of respondents in the effectiveness of Aklan ICT Council in the new normal, extent of the effectiveness of Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal and problems encountered by Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal. The study results recommend that the council should refine its strategies, focusing on resolving specific problems such as power rate concerns and organizational structure issues. Sustaining efforts such as the Visayas ICT Cluster Organization Conference and support for entrepreneurship will further strengthen the council's impact in addressing the challenges in the ICT sector.

Research on the Impact of Digital Financial Technology on the Business Model Transformation of Commercial Banks

This paper explores in depth the broad impact of digital financial technologies on the business models of commercial banks and analyzes in detail the transformation strategies that commercial banks should adopt in response to these changes. With the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies such as big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, digital finance has become an irreversible trend in the financial industry, which has not only changed the way financial services are provided, but also reshaped the market competition pattern of commercial banks. This paper first expounds the impact of digital financial technology on the traditional business model of commercial banks, including the reduction of market entry threshold, the change of competition focus and the innovation of risk management model. Then, the paper focuses on the specific strategies of commercial bank business model transformation, including technological innovation, organizational structure optimization, process management improvement, talent training and introduction, and strengthening cooperation and win-win situation. Through the introduction of the actual case analysis, it shows the successful practice and lessons of commercial banks in the business model transformation. Finally, this paper concludes that the key to the successful transformation of commercial banks' business model lies in the deep integration of technology and business, as well as the ability to flexibly respond to market changes and customer needs. Only in this way can commercial banks remain competitive and achieve sustainable development in the era of digital finance.

Preparation of Gradient HEA-DAC/HPA Hydrogels by Limited Domain Swelling Method.

Hydrogels are widely used in biological dressing, tissue scaffolding, drug delivery, sensors, and other promising applications owing to their water-rich soft structures, biocompatibility, and adjustable mechanical properties. However, most of the conventional hydrogels are isotropic. The anisotropic structures existed widely in the organizational structure of plants and animals, which played a crucial role in biological systems. In this work, a method of limited domain swelling to prepare anisotropic hydrogels is proposed. Through spatially controlled swelling, the extension direction of hydrogels can be limited by a tailored mold, further achieving anisotropic hydrogels with concentration gradients. The external solution serves as a swelling solution to promote swelling and extension of the hydrogel matrix in a mold which can control the extension direction. Due to the diversity of external solutions, the method can be applied to prepare a variety of stimulus-responsive polymers. The limited domain swelling method is promising for the construction of anisotropic hydrogels with different structures and properties.

IMPLEMENTASI E-GOVERNMENT MELALUI APLIKASI SISTEM PENGELOLAAN ASET DESA (SIPADES) DI DESA DUKUHSARI KECAMATAN JABON KABUPATEN SIDOARJO

The study aims to describe and analyze how implementation of e-government through the village asset management system application in the Dukuhsari Village Jabon District Sidoarjo Regency. The study uses qualitative descriptive data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis model in this study is data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Results from the study indicate that an organizational indicator, there is an organizational structure in the Dukuhsari Village government and the government has provided a facility for implementing the asset management system application, but there is still a lack of human resource capabilities. From the interpretation indicator in the socialization dimension, the policy has not been optimal because of the lack of suitable socialisation to so the operator does not understand the procedures for using the asset management system application. In the application dimension, it shows that the technical conditions experienced obstacles in the form of frequent application often errors during working hours thus disrupting the operator from inputting village assets into the asset management system application.

Analysis of Organizational Structure Changes in the Rupiah Money Management Implementation Unit at the Representative Office of Bank Indonesia

Technological and economic developments in Indonesia have made Bank Indonesia continue to adjust, one of which is in the form of changes to the organizational structure carried out on the Payment System and Rupiah Management Team at the Representative Office of Bank Indonesia Province X. This study aims to see the effectiveness of these changes by providing an overview of the process of change in qualitative descriptive using the Star Model approach which consists of five aspects, namely strategy, structure, process, rewards, and people. Data collection was carried out using interviews and observations of informants who had been selected based on the purposive sampling method to 3 (three) employees of the Rupiah Money Management Division at the Bank Indonesia Representative Office Province X with different positions, namely cash administration assistant, cash administration senior executive, and an assistant supervisor. Furthermore, the data is analyzed by reviewing all available data sources until a synthesis is produced and a working hypothesis is developed. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of changes has considered policies in each category of the Star Model.Perkembangan teknologi dan ekonomi di Indonesia membuat Bank Indonesia terus melakukan penyesuaian, salah satunya adalah dalam bentuk perubahan struktur organisasi yang dilakukan pada Tim Pengelolaan Uang Rupiah di Kantor Perwakilan Bank Indonesia Provinsi X. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat efektivitas perubahan tersebut dengan memberikan gambaran proses perubahan secara deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan Star Model yang terdiri dari lima aspek, yaitu strategy, structure, process, rewards, dan people. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan metode wawancara dan observasi terhadap informan yang telah dipilih berdasarkan metode purposive sampling kepada 3 (Tiga) pegawai Divisi Pengelolaan Uang Rupiah Kantor Perwakilan Bank Indonesia Provinsi X dengan jabatan yang berbeda-beda, yaitu asisten administrasi perkasan, pelaksana senior administrasi perkasan, dan asisten penyelia perkasan. Selanjutnya data dianalisis sesuai dengan menelaah seluruh sumber data yang ada hingga kemudian dihasilkan sintesisasi dan menyusun hipotesis kerja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi perubahan telah mempertimbangkan kebijakan dalam setiap kategori pada Star Model.

Sustainability Practices of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in China: Basis for Strategic Plan

The study presents a comprehensive analysis of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) situated in Rizhao City, Shandong, China, focusing on their profiles, sustainability practices, challenges, and a proposed strategic plan. The respondents, SME managers, play a crucial role in shaping sustainability strategies. Among the key findings, 70% of surveyed companies adopt a corporate organizational structure, while 45% primarily operate in the manufacturing sector. SMEs in China exhibit a strong commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability practices, with notable percentages actively seeking cost reduction through sustainability, monitoring financial impacts, and investing in research and development for sustainable innovation. Economic challenges, including difficulties in securing funds for sustainable projects, dominate the SME landscape (88%). Social challenges emphasize meeting community expectations (80%), and environmental challenges center on reducing carbon footprints (90%). The proposed strategic plan advocates phased sustainability investments, diversification of funding sources, talent management, and a circular economy approach to address economic, social, and environmental challenges collectively. The study recommends internal reviews of organizational structures, cross-industry collaboration, exploration of alternative financing, and robust monitoring and evaluation systems to enhance SMEs' success in China's dynamic business environment. These recommendations underscore the importance of adaptive, innovative approaches to foster sustainability and resilience in SMEs while contributing to societal well-being and environmental conservation.

Implementation of Strategic Management in Optimizing Merdeka Curriculum

This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of strategic management in optimizing Merdeka Curriculum at SMA Negeri 3 Unggulan Kayuagung. This study uses qualitative methods. It shows that Implementation of strategic management consists of strategy formulation (environmental analysis, vision, mission, goals, targets and strategies), implementation (operational curriculum, programs, monitoring and communication systems, school resources, organizational structure, school’s principal leadership, and work culture), and strategy evaluation. The obstacles are dynamic policies, limited time, work completion gaps, inconsistency, and evaluation document. The solutions are to optimize growth mindset, digitalization; priority scale-based work plans; collaboration culture; performance work management; evaluation instruments and action plans. Novelty of this study resides in the research setting that implements the Merdeka Curriculum with Mandiri Berbagi category, so this study can contribute to strengthening strategic management in educational units to achieve optimal results in facing changes in the Merdeka Curriculum category options.

Cultural Shock for Journalists Transitioning from Print to Online Media

The emergence of a new culture also occurs in the era of digital disruption. Digital media makes journalism undergo a transformation. In this context, technology can affect journalism in four ways, namely: a) the way journalists work in finding information; b) the nature of the news content; c) the organizational structure of the media in the newsroom; and d) the nature of the relationship between the media, reporters and a number of publics such as audiences, competitors, news sources, sponsors, and regulations that can control the press. In addition to the competence of journalists, organizational culture has also changed in line with efforts to adapt to digitalization. Cultural changes can be experienced by journalists who move from print media to online media. The journalists must adapt to the atmosphere, way and new work culture. This study used a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques using observation and face-to-face interviews with informants. The research subjects were selected based on the required informant criteria using purposive sampling, namely journalists in Medan City who moved from print media to online media. Based on the research results, the third informant experienced the most significant cultural changes in the work atmosphere and work methods and culture. Cultural change can be seen through the dimension of culture shock; affective, behavioral, and cognitive. The process of the three informants in dealing with changes in work culture, can be analyzed using 4 stages in culture shock, namely: Honeymoon Stage, Rejection or Regression Stage, Adjustment or Negotiation Stage, Mastery Stage.

Data stewardship: case studies from North American, Dutch and Finnish universities

PurposeAs national legislation, federated national services, institutional policies and institutional research service arrangements may differ, data stewardship programs may be organized differently in higher education institutions across the world. This work seeks to elaborate the picture of different data stewardship programs running in different institutional and national research environments.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing a case study design, this study described three distinct data stewardship programs from Purdue University (United States), Delft Technical University (Netherlands) and Aalto University (Finland). In addition, this work investigated the institutional and national research environments of the programs. The focus was on initiatives led by academic libraries or similar services.FindingsThis work demonstrates that data stewardship programs may be organized differently within varying national and institutional contexts. The data stewardship programs varied in terms of roles, organization and funding structures. Furthermore, policies and legislation, organizational structures and national infrastructures differed.Research limitations/implicationsThe data stewardship programs and their contexts develop, and the descriptions presented in this work should be considered as snapshots.Originality/valueThis work broadens the current literature on data stewardship by not only providing detailed descriptions of three distinct data stewardship programs but also highlighting how research environments may affect their organization. We present a summary of key factors in the organization of data stewardship programs.

BPD's Role in Village Development Planning

General Background in this context, the Village Consultative Body (BPD) serves as a key institution supporting the development planning process. Specific Background however, understanding the specific role of the BPD in development remains limited. Knowledge Gap this research aims to analyze and describe the role of the BPD in village development planning. Aims data collection methods used include observation, interviews, and documentation, with data analysis through collection, reduction, presentation, and verification. Results findings show that the BPD plays a crucial role in formulating and agreeing on village regulations and as a channel for community aspirations. An adaptive organizational structure of the BPD and the involvement of community elements make this process more efficient. Success the assessment of the BPD’s role in village development received positive responses from the community. Implications however, challenges remain regarding the passivity of BPD members, which can affect the optimization of village regulation formulation. This study highlights the importance of strengthening the BPD's capacity to be more responsive to community needs. Highlights: The BPD is essential for channeling community aspirations into development plans. Positive community feedback indicates effective BPD involvement in village governance. Challenges include passive member engagement, hindering optimal regulation processing. Keywords: Village Consultative Body, Development Planning, Community Aspirations, Village Regulations, Organizational Structure

Making sense of social enterprises' crisis preparedness and development of composite index for its assessment

AbstractSocial enterprises are organizations that make society more resilient, but at the same time they have their own vulnerabilities and are threatened by a number of factors that can throw them into a crisis. Nevertheless, a crisis in social enterprises and their crisis preparedness are not topics that the literature adequately deals with. The aim of this mixed method research is to identify how social entrepreneurs make sense of crisis preparedness, and how to measure it. The qualitative part of the research shows that there are five key themes that are perceived by social entrepreneurs when it comes to crisis preparedness in the context of social enterprises' specifics: Crisis preparedness as a prevention against mission drift, as a necessity when working with disadvantaged employees, as a path toward greater financial stability, as a “helper” in a changing legislative environment, and as a response to a fragile organizational structure. Combining these findings with the literature review, composite Perceived Threats Index (PTI) and Crisis Preparedness Index (CPI) are constructed. Using correlation and regression analysis and hypothesis testing, we validate them and confirm relationship between geographical scope of social enteprises and crisis preparedness as well as between latter and perceived threats.

Recruiting ahead of the curve: a case of EduGorilla

Learning outcomes At the end of this case discussion, the students should be able to analyze the challenges of Strategic Talent Management in the expansion phase of a tech startup; analyze the strategic elements of “Recruiting ahead of the curve”; interpret the application of different employment nodes in creating a differentiated human resource architecture, particularly in the context of an ed-tech startup; recommend Talent Management interventions for Edtech startups. Case overview/synopsis The protagonist in the case Mr. Rohit Manglik started his EdTech startup EduGorilla in year 2020 in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. His passion for transforming test preparation assistance for competitive examinations coupled with innovative AI and ML-driven testing portals has led to tremendous growth. He has received several rounds of funding, and the investor community is now expecting robust growth and returns. Manglik is now expanding in other states and has already started expanding in the Middle East to attain his ambitious growth targets. His current organization design, structure and talent management approach have worked so far, and he has managed to retain a productive workforce. To cater to its fast-growing client, base the company followed a novice hiring strategy where Manglik decided to overstaff his recruitment team to overcome the challenge of manpower deficit. He has been on a hiring spree primarily driven by anticipated projections. The operations team was hired primarily from the Tier II cities of Uttar Pradesh, which allowed him to balance cost and demand effectively. Manglik planned to expand into Tier-1 cities in India & Middle Eastern countries, but he wondered if his over-hiring approach to the recruitment team a tactic or a long-term strategy. The case will explore the talent management issues in the expansion phase of startups, particularly in the context of emerging markets. Will talent management and HR strategies have to be adapted in the context of different economies of emerging markets? The case explores the talent management strategies of an Edtech startup that is growing tremendously in an emerging market context. Hence, the case will augment the understanding of talent management approaches in a startup. Complexity academic level Postgraduate business management students enrolled in SHRM & Talent Management courses. Prior knowledge of the basic concepts of human resources is required for analyzing the case. The case can also be used in Management Development Programs for senior HR professionals and HR consultants. Supplementary material Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 6: Human Resource Management.