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Ashok works on the creation and evolution of organizational capabilities and performances during periods of intense organizational re-design.

He is interested in the interplay between strategy process and the shaping of human resource practices in turbulent environments. He is interested in innovation, its transfer and adoption, governance process and its implementation through HR interventions. His current project is on creative industries focusing on luxury, movie and art industry. He is currently working on a Project on Logic of Luxury in Emerging Markets. Ashok has worked on these issues in different environments with a particular expertise on emerging Asia.

Research

Ashok works on the creation and evolution of organizational capabilities and performances during periods of intense organizational re-design. He is interested in the interplay between strategy process and the shaping of human resource practices in turbulent environments. He is interested in innovation, its transfer and adoption, governance process and its implementation through HR interventions.

Teaching

Professor Som teaches several elective courses in his areas of expertise at ESSEC Business School including International Strategy and Management, Managing the Global Corporation, Business Environment and International Business in Asia, Management of Organizations, Strategy and Management, Strategic Human Resource Management.