Management and Labour Studies (MLS) is the official publication of XLRI, Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, published in collaboration with Sage Publications. XLRI is one of the oldest B-schools in India to bring a change in the economy and society at large. MLS, first published in 1975, has followed the ancient Indian spirit of ‘jñana’ that centres around the experience of reality and is the only way of sublimation and liberation. Resonating with the central idea of empirical learning the first issue of MLS advocated the incorporation of basic managerial skills in life and the impact of wages on industrial dispute along with other impactful management theories. The journal continues to publish articles that foreground theories and practices advancing managerial decision making. The journal has maintained its international character by publishing articles from around the globe that span across industries and fields. The journal is committed to publishing research that is characterised by its rigour, relevance, and potential for making a significant contribution to the field of business. MLS believes that contemporary business practices are situated at the layered intersectionalities of operations, processes, and behavior. Studies and papers written by scholars and practitioners in various fields of business and management are published in the journal. The journal’s editorial team comprises distinguished professors from well-known institutions both from India and across the world. The diverse team of academicians from different areas of management add intellectual depth to the journal.