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Manjari Singh

Biography

Manjari Singh is a Professor in the Human Resources Management Area. She has been a member of the faculty at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad since 2000. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India, and doctorate degree in Human Resources from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India. She has been a John Curtin Fellow of Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia.

She teaches courses related to human resource management and data analysis in the doctoral, postgraduate, and executive development programmes at IIM Ahmedabad and other institutes.

Prof. Singh has published more than forty co-authored papers in peer-reviewed international and national journals including Human Resource Management (FT-50), Human Resource Management Review, Health Policy and Planning, Journal of Personnel Psychology, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, and Journal of Entrepreneurship. She has presented papers in reputed international and national conferences and has fourteen co-authored presentations in the Academy of Management (USA) Annual Meetings.

She has done consultancy projects for government and private sector organizations including the Seventh and the Sixth Central Pay Commissions. Recently she has consulted for the Second National Judicial Pay Commission.

Prof. Singh is currently in the Editorial Board of the Human Resource Management Review.

Area

Primary Area : Human Resources Management

Contact

Email : manjari@iima.ac.in

Phone : +91-79-7152 4914

Secretary : Sandhya Chandran

Phone : +91-79-7152 7913

Website : Personal Website

Education

Fellow (Human Resources), Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, 1995-2000

B.E., (Electrical Engineering), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal , (1991-1995)

Teaching

Doctoral Programme

  • Taught the FPM I programme compulsory course titled Statistics: Statistical Applications for Research in Management (2015-2016 and 2014-15).
  • Taught (with Biju Varkkey) the FPM I compulsory course titled Foundation Course in Human Resource Management (2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-2017, 2015-2016, 2014-2015, 2013-14, and 2012-13).
  • Taught the FPM II area core course titled Foundations for Research in Human Resource Management - I (2019-2020, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2003-04, 2002-03, and 2001-02) and (with Promila Agarwal) (2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17 and 2015-2016).
  • Taught the FPM II area elective titled Quantitative Techniques in HRM (2019-2020, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-2017, 2015-2016, 2014-2015, 2013-14, 2012-13, and 2008-09).
  • Taught a module in the FPM I programme compulsory course titled Research Methods – I: Survey of Statistical Methods Used in Management Research (2013-14 and 2012-13).
  • Taught a module in the FPM II programme compulsory course titled Research Methods – I: Survey of Statistical Methods Used in Management Research (2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-2011, 2009-10 and 2008-09).
  • Taught the FPM II area core course on Foundations for Research in Human Resource Management - II (2011-12, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2004-05, and 2003-04).
  • Taught the FPM II area course on Foundations for Research in Employment Relations Management – II: elective (2018-19) and core (2007-08 and 2006-07).

Post Graduate Programmes

  • Taught the PGP I flexi-core course titled Talent and Competency Management (2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, and 2015-16).
  • Taught the PGP I core course titled Personnel Competence and Capability Building Systems (2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, and 2008-09).
  • Taught a module in the PGP I core course titled Business Research Methods (2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, and 2009-10).
  • Taught the PGP I core course titled Human Resource Management (2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05, 2002-03, 2001-02, and 2000-01).
  • Taught the PGP-ABM II elective titled Analysing & Building Competencies (2019-2020, 2017-18, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11 and 2009-10).
  • Taught the PGP II elective titled Strategic Human Resource Information Management (2000-01).
  • Taught the PGP-X building block course titled Strategic Human Resource Management – I (2008-09 and 2007-08) & II (2007-08).

Course Development

  • Developed the PGP I flexi-core course titled Talent & Competency Management (2015-16)
  • Developed the FPM I compulsory course titled Statistics: Statistical Applications for Research in Management (2014-15)
  • Developed (with Biju Varkkey) the FPM I core course titled Foundation Course in Human Resource Management (2012-13)
  • Developed the PGP-ABM II elective titled Analysing & Building Competencies (2009-10)
  • Developed (with Biju Varkkey) the PGP I core course titled Personnel Competence and Capability Building Systems (2008-09)
  • Developed the FPM II elective titled Quantitative Techniques in HRM (2008-09).
  • Developed the PGPX core course titled Strategic Human Resource Management – I & II (2007-08).
  • Developed the pre-midterm portion of PGP I core course titled Human Resource Management (2002-03).
  • Developed the PGP II elective titled Strategic Human Resource Information Management (2000-01).

Faculty Development Programme

  • Taught sessions in the course titled Applications for Data Analysis (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007-08, and 2006-07).
  • Taught the course titled Human Resource Management (2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007-08).
  • Taught the course titled Research Studies in Management (2009 and 2008)

Other Programmes

  • Taught in the module titled Human Resource Management in the MEP for the Larson & Toubro (2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14 and 2012-13).
  • Taught in the PGEP for the Life Insurance Corporation the course titled Human Resource Management (2012-13) and the course titled Advanced Human Resource Management (2011-2012, 2010-2011, 2009-10, & 2008-09).
  • Taught the module titled Performance and Compensation Management in the Armed Forces Programme (2012-13).

Executive Education – Open Enrolment Programmes

  • Coordinated (with Biju Varkkey) and taught in the Programme on Advanced Human Resource Management (December 2-7, 2019, December 3-8, 2018, December 4-9, 2017, December 5-10, 2016, December 7-12, 2015, December 1-6, 2014, December 2-7, 2013, December 3-8, 2012, December 4-9, 2011, December 6-11, 2010, December 7-12, 2009, December 1-6, 2008, and December 3-8, 2007).
  • Coordinated (with Biju Varkkey) and taught in the Programme on Strategic Human Resource Management at Dubai (January to May 2014, March to July 2012, and February to July, 2011).
  • Coordinated (with Biju Varkkey) and taught in the Programme on HRM Tools & Applications at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai (October 3-8, 2007).
  • Coordinated (with Biju Varkkey) and taught in the Programme on Human Resource Management (December 4-9, 2006, December 5-10, 2005, December 6-11, 2004, December 8-13, 2003, December 9-14, 2002, and December 10-15, 2001).
  • Coordinated and taught in the Programme on Strategic Human Resource Information Management (November 25-30, 2000).
  • Taught in the Programme on Talent Management in the Twenty-First Century (May 29 – June 2, 2017).
  • Taught in the Programme on Performance Management and Competitive Advantage (October 18-21, 2015; August 18-21, 2014; November 28 – December 1, 2011; and October 13-15, 2008).
  • Taught in the Programme on Psychological Assessment and Psycho-Metrics (October 27-30, 2014).
  • Taught in the Tier I of Three Tier Programme (June 24 – July 21, 2012; January 15 – February 11, 2012; June 19 – July 16, 2011; January 16 – February 12, 2011; June 27 – July 24, 2010; January 17 – February 13, 2010; June 7 – July 4, 2009; June 7 – July 4, 2009; February 1-28, 2009; July 6 – August 2, 2008; January 20 – February 16, 2008; and July 1-28, 2007)
  • Taught in the Programme on Strategic Leadership for Schools in the Changing Environment (October 10-15, 2011; October 4-9, 2010; October 5-10, 2009; October 13-18, 2008; October 8-13, 2007; September 17-23, 2006; September 11-17, 2005; November 1-6, 2004; September 6-11, 2004; September 1-6, 2003; October 7-12, 2002; and September 2-7, 2002).
  • Taught in the Small and Medium Enterprise Programme (April 8-21, 2007; April 2-15, 2006; April 3-16, 2005; April 4-17, 2004; April 6-19, 2003; April 7-20, 2002; and April 8-21, 2001).
  • Taught in the Business Perspective Development Programme for HR Managers (November 14-23, 2002).
  • Taught in the Programme on Managerial Effectiveness Enhancing Strategy (September 25-30, 2000).

Executive Education – Customised Programmes

  • Taught “Performance Scorecards” in the Mahindra Mpower Mentors Summit IV for young transport entrepreneurs (July16-18, 2018).
  • Taught “Talent Acquisition and Retention” in the Carrier Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Limited Programme on CARL “Together to Grow” for channel partners (April 3-6, 2016).
  • Taught in the Lupin Programme on Advanced HRM for Lupin HR Managers (August 5-9, 2014)
  • Taught in the Lupin Programme on Developing Strategic Human Resource Management Skills and Perspective (October 17-19, 2011).
  • Taught in the Leadership Programme for Gorkha Brewery (P) Ltd., Kathmandu (April 24-29, 2011).
  • Taught in the ONGC Programme on Personality Development for Women Executives (October 26-30, 2009; March 16-20, 2009).
  • Taught in the BSNL Advanced Management Programme (July 14-26, 2008).
  • Taught in the IOC Programme on Strategic Human Resource Management (October 20-23, 2003).
  • Taught in the ONGC Workshop for Empowerment of Women for Managerial and Leadership Effectiveness (March 3-7, 2003).

Executive Education – Open Enrolment Blended Learning Programmes

  • Taught in the Strategic Human Resource Management (e-Learning) Programme (October 2017 – June 2018).

Workshops Conducted

  • Workshop on “HR Issues and Challenges faced in Recruiting, Managing and Motivating Talent in an Entrepreneurial Work Environment” for the Tech4Impact Programme (accelerator programme for early-stage technology enterprises), Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIM Ahmedabad on May 24, 2013.
  • Workshop on “Essential Behavioural Skills” at the All India Radio Regional Training Institute (Programmes) Ahmedabad (December 27-28, 2010).
  • “Workshop on Marketing Research” in the Confluence 2011, IIM Ahmedabad on November 27, 2011 and the Confluence 2010, IIM Ahmedabad on November 27, 2010.
  • “Workshop on Analysing Quantitative Data in the Organizational Context” in the Insight 2010 organized by the Abacus (the Quant Club of IIM Ahmedabad) on October 3, 2010.
  • Workshop on “Human Resource Management for Senior Government Officials” (with Goutam Dutta, T.V. Rao, and T.P. Ramarao) for the General Administration Department, Government of Chhattisgarh at the Chhattisgarh Academy of Administration, Raipur (May 18-22, 2010).

Teaching at Other Institutes

Developed and taught the following courses or course modules:

  • Elective course titled “HR Analytics” to the second-year post-graduate students of PGP at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur [online mode] (2020-21)
  • Elective course titled “HR Analytics” to the second-year post-graduate students of PGDHRM at the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi (2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, and 2015-16)
  • Expert sessions on “HR Scorecard” as part of the compulsory course on ‘Advanced OB/HR’ to the students in MBA Phase of the MBA (Integrated) at Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad in September, 2018.
  • Course module titled “International Human Resource Management” to the doctoral students at Academy of HRD, Ahmedabad (2017).
  • Course titled “Research Studies in HRD” to the doctoral students at Academy of HRD, Ahmedabad (2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005).
  • Course module in the Masters of Planning (Industrial Area Planning & Management) second-year course on ‘Human Resource & Industrial Relations’ at the CEPT University, Ahmedabad in August, 2011.
  • Course module in the PGP first-year core course on ‘Human Resource Management’ at the Institute of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar in December, 2007.
  • Course module on ‘Managing HR in the Global Context’ at Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad in March, 2006.
  • Course module on Human Resource Management in the course titled ‘Strategic Design Management’ at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in February, 2006.
  • Pre-midterm portion of the PGP first-year core course on ‘Human Resource Management’ at the Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad in 2004-05.
  • Elective course on ‘Human Resource Information Systems’ to PGP II at the National Institute of Management, Calcutta in 1999-2000.

Research Area

Strategic Human Resource Management,

Human Resource Analytics,

Gender Inclusivity

Employment Relations

Academic Experience

Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Since 2000

Chairperson, Human Resources Management Area, 2020-22 Personnel and Industrial Relations Area 2012-15 and 2005-08

Chairperson, Staff Grievance Redressal Committee, 2018-21

Chairperson, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, 2014-16 and 2011-14

Chairperson, Faculty Development Programme, 2008-10

Member, Research & Publication Committee, 2012-14

Member, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, 2008-11

Member, Faculty Workload Measurement Committee, 2008-09

Member, Executive Committee of Faculty Development Programme, 2006-08

Member, Executive Committee of Fellow Programme in Management, 2006-08

Member, Library Committee, 2001-03

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Professional Experience

Academy of Management (USA)

British Academy of Management

Indian Society of Labour Economics

National HRD Network

Honorary member of the Advisory Board of the International Academy of Management and Business (IAMB) (since 2010).

Funded Research Projects

International project (with Rekha Jain, Jason Whalley and Jillian MacBryde) titled "Leveraging Knowledge Networks for Enabling Research Institutes in India and UK" funded under UKIERI Thematic Partnerships of British Council (2012-15).

Selected Publications

Jha, J.K., & Singh, M. (2019). “Exploring the mechanisms of influence of ethical leadership on employment relations”, IIMB Management Review, 31 (4): 385-395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iimb.2019.07.010

Pandey, J., Singh, M., Varkkey, B., & Mavalankar, D. (2019). “Promoting Health in Rural India: Enhancing Job Performance of Lay Health Care Activists”, IIM Kozhikode Society & Management Review, 9 (2): 226-242. https://doi.org/10.1177/2277975219857411

Singh, M., & Sarkar, A. (2019). “Role of psychological empowerment in the relationship between structural empowerment & innovative behavior”, Management Research Review, 42 (4): 521-538. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-04-2018-0158

Pandey, J., & Singh, M. (2019). “Positive religious coping as a mechanism for enhancing job satisfaction and reducing work-family conflict: A moderated mediation analysis”, Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion, 16 (3): 314-338. https://doi.org/10.1080/14766086.2019.1596829

Singh, V.L., & Singh, M. (2018). “A burnout model of job crafting: Multiple mediator effects on job performance”, IIMB Management Review, 30 (4): 305-315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iimb.2018.05.001

Pandey, J., Singh, M., & Sohani, S.S. (2018). “Emotional labour of rural women in difficult geographies of an emerging economy: Narratives of community healthcare workers of India”, International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion, 9 (2): 159–186. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijwoe.2018.10013414

Ray, P., & Singh, M. (2018) "Effective feedback for millennials in new organizations", Human Resource Management International Digest, 26 (4): 25-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-09-2016-0128

Singh, M., Pandey, J., Sohani, S.S., Jha, J.K., & Varkkey, B. (2018). “Job Points Model: An open source tool to determine the comparable worth of jobs”, Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 52 (2): 711-716. http://www.publishingindia.com/ijir/22/job-points-model-an-open-source-tool-to-determine-the-comparable-worth-of-jobs/693/4854/

Jha, J.K., & Singh, M. (2017). “Human resource planning as a strategic function: Biases in forecasting judgement”, International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences, 8 (3): 120-131. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/IJSDS.2017070106

Sohani, S.S., & Singh, M. (2017). “Multilevel analysis of ambidexterity and tagging of specialised projects in project based information technology firms”, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 37 (9): 1185-1206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-04-2016-0212

Singh, V.L., & Singh, M. (2016). “Techniques of job crafting: An exploratory study on management consultants”, South Asian Journal of Management, 23 (2): 25-50.

Sohani, S.S., & Singh, M. (2016). “Experiential learning frameworks for development of dynamic capabilities in project based technology firms”, International Journal of Applied Management Science, 8 (1): 52-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJAMS.2016.075459.

Pandey, J., & Singh, M. (2016). “Donning the mask: Effects of emotional labour strategies on burnout and job satisfaction in community healthcare”, Health Policy & Planning, 31 (5): 551-562. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czv102

Malhotra, P., & Singh, M. (2016). “Indirect impact of high performers on the career advancement of their subordinates”, Human Resource Management Review, 26 (3): 209-226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2016.01.002

Ray, P., & Singh, M. (2016). “HR transformation for the new generation work force”, Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 52 (2): 336-349.

Yadav, R.S., & Singh, M. (2016). “Winning the trust of the employees, ethically or strategically?”, International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, 11(3): 223-242. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJBGE.2016.081629

Singh, M. (2015). “Performance management system for school teachers”, International Journal on Education Growth and Research, 1 (1): 12-20.

Pandey, J. & Singh, M. (2015). “Asakti-Anasakti as mediator of emotional labor strategies and burnout: A study on ASHA workers”, Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 51 (1): 57-69.

Pandey, J. & Singh, M. (2015). “A study on congruence between classical nyaya sutras and modern theories of knowledge”, Journal of Human Values, 21 (2): 106-115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0971685815594262

Pandey, J. & Singh, M. (2015). “Deciphering the distance between distance education and working professionals in difficult geographies”, The Qualitative Report, 20 (5): 596-607.

Sohani, S.S., & Singh, M. (2015). “Winning large value deals: Who is your best bet?”, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations, 5 (2): 42-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijkbo.2015040103

Jha, J.K., & Singh, M. (2015). “Human resources & social challenges faced by microfinance in India: A framework”, Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 50 (3): 493-504.

Singh, M., & Sarkar, A. (2014). “Dimensions, outcomes and mediating roles of empowerment”, Management and Labour Studies, 38 (4): 315–333. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0258042X13513130

Rai, H., & Singh, M. (2013). “A study of mediating variables of the relationship between 360° feedback and employee performance”, Human Resource Development International, 16 (1): 56-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/ 13678868.2012.740797 (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2005-04-06, IIM Ahmedabad).

Singh, M., & Sarkar, A. (2012). “The relationship between psychological empowerment and innovative behavior: A dimensional analysis with job involvement as mediator”, Journal of Personnel Psychology, 11 (3): 127–137. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1866-5888/a000065

Sarkar, A., & Singh, M. (2012). “Non-work domain control as an additional dimension of psychological empowerment of women teachers”, Psychological Studies, 57 (1): 86-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12646-011-0130-x

Krishnan, S.K., & Singh, M. (2011). “Strategic human resource management: A three-stage process model & its influencing factors”, South Asian Journal of Management, 18 (1): 60-82.

Krishnan, S.K., & Singh, M. (2010). “Outcomes of intention to quit of Indian IT professionals”, Human Resource Management, 49 (3): 419-435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.20357

Maheshwari, M., & Singh, M. (2010). “Organizational readiness for performance-related pay: Focus on Government of India employees”, Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers, 35 (1): 63-73.

Maheshwari, M., & Singh, M. (2009). “Child labor in India: From welfarist to economic perspective”, South Asian Journal of Management, 16 (4): 85-111.

Singh, M., & Vohra, N. (2009). “Level of formalisation of human resource management in small and medium enterprises in India”, Journal of Entrepreneurship, 18 (1): 95-116.

Krishnan, S.K., & Singh, M. (2008). “hey! I put in my papers!”, Human Capital, 12 (3): 40-45.

Dhiman, A., & Singh, M. (2007). “Appraisal politics: Revisiting from assessors’ perspective”, Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers, 32 (1): 75-87. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2005-04-07, IIM Ahmedabad).

Krishnan, S.K., & Singh, M. (2007). “Issues and concerns in the implementation and maintenance of HRIS”, Management and Labour Studies, 32 (4): 522-540. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2006-07-01, IIM Ahmedabad).

Singh, M., & Krishnan, S.K. (2005). “Instep with Infosys”, Business Strategy Review, 16 (4): 62-64.

Singh, M., & Vohra, N. (2005). “Multi-faceted feedback for organisational heads for self and organisational development: Experiences of school principals in India”, International Journal of Training and Development, 9 (3): 156-169. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2419.2005.00231.x

Vohra, N., & Singh, M. (2005). “Mental traps to avoid while interpreting feedback: Insights from administering feedback to school principals”, Human Resource Development Quarterly, 16 (1): 139-147.

Singh, M., & Vohra, N. (2005). “Strategic human resource management in small enterprises”, Journal of Entrepreneurship, 14 (1): 57-70.

Kodwani, A.D., & Singh, M. (2004). “Towards effective training & development in Indian public sector enterprises: A case-based analysis”, South Asian Journal of Management, 11 (3): 36-56.

Singh, M. (2002). “Issues related to selection and implementation of IHRIS: A study of ten organizations”, IHRIM Journal, 6 (5): 45-54.

Singh, M., & S., Nandini. (1999). “Impact of trade and technology on employment – A study of the Indian software industry”, The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, 42 (4): 957-968.

Singh, M. (1998). “Raising labour standards in India through tripartite consultations: An alternative to trade – linkage approach”, The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, 41 (4): 1027-1034.

Singh, M., & Bhattacherjee, D. (1998). “Pay discrimination by gender in the corporate sector: A case study”, The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, 41 (1): 97-103. (Preliminary version brought out as Report No. WPS - 305/97, Working Paper Series, IIM Calcutta).

Singh, M. (1996). “Labour market reforms during structural adjustment”, Decision, 23 (1-4): 149-168. (Preliminary version brought out as Report No. WPS - 326/98, Working Paper Series, IIM Calcutta).

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Edited Books

Proposing New Paradigms in Gender Inclusivity, eds. Asha Kaul, & Manjari Singh, New Delhi: PHI Learning, 2012.

Cases

“IDEA Cellular Limited: At the Cross Roads” (with Rekha Jain and Piyush Sinha), Case Registration No. IITCOE0002, November 8, 2010.

“Issues in Managing Human Resources with Increasing Organisational Size” (with Pragya Singh and Vijay Pasupathy), Case Registration No. P&IR0194, 2005.

“Managing Employees Effectively in a Small Enterprise” (with Neharika Vohra), Case Registration No. P&IR0193, 2005.

“Business Excellence through Performance Management at Tata Tea Limited”, Case Registration No. P&IR0191, 2003.

Chapters

Singh, M. (2012). Revisiting capability approach to review gender mainstreaming in worklife context in India. In Asha Kaul & Manjari Singh (Eds.), New Paradigms for Gender Inclusivity: Theory and Best Practices (pp. 215–242), New Delhi: PHI Learning.

Singh, M. (2012). Gender inclusivity in corporate India: A business imperatives based framework. In Asha Kaul & Manjari Singh (Eds.), New Paradigms for Gender Inclusivity: Theory and Best Practices (pp. 120–136), New Delhi: PHI Learning.

Sarkar, A., & Singh, M. (2008). Role of HR department in the era of globalization, In Amar K.J.R. Nayak, & M.G. Jomon (Eds.), India in the Emerging Global Order, (pp. 282-297), New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.

Singh, M., & Sengupta, S. (1998). Creating & sustaining global competitiveness, In B. Bhattacharyya, & Amit Gupta (Eds.), New Dimensions in Global Business: Perspective 2001, (pp. 69-80), New Delhi: Excel Books.

Professional Conferences

Technology and Women Microentrepreneurs in Developing Economies” (with Ekta Johar) in the session titled ‘Diversity, Gender, and Ethnicity 1’ in the Academy of Management 2020 Annual Meeting [virtual mode], August 7-11, 2020.

Johar, E. & Singh, M. “Context and Imperatives for Fit, Flexibility and Ambidextrous HRM: An Integrated Framework” in the session titled ‘HR Matching and Fit’ in the Academy of Management 2019 Annual Meeting at the Westin Copley Place Boston, USA, August 10-13, 2016. (Presented by E. Johar)

Jha, J.K., Singh, M. & Varkkey, B. “Contributions of HR functionaries in institutionalizing ethics at the workplace: An exploratory study” in the session titled ‘HRM, Sustainability & Ethics’ in the 3rd HR Division International Conference 2019, Academy of Management’s HR Division at the St Patrick’s Campus Drumcondra, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, January 9-11, 2019. (Presented by J.K. Jha)

"Promoting health in rural India: Enhancing job performance of health activists” (with Jatin Pandey, Biju Varkkey and Dileep Mavalankar) in the session titled ‘Effective Health Workforce’ in the Academy of Management 2018 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago (USA), August 10-14, 2018.

Bhayana, C. & Singh, M. "Flexible workforce model for emerging labour markets" in the ‘Technical Session 1.9 | Emerging Labour Markets and Employment Challenges’ in the 60th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai,, December 19-21, 2018. (Presented by C. Bhayana)

Johar, E. & Singh, M. "Role of technology in reducing gender-based inequality among rural microentrepreneurs" in the ‘Technical Session 2.3 | Inequality in the Labour Markets and Wellbeing’ in the 60th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai,, December 19-21, 2018. (Presented by E. Johar)

Sohani, S.S. & Singh, M. “Strategizing Ambidexterity: A Longitudinal Analysis in Project Based Information Technology Firms” in the session titled ‘Advancing Ambedixterity’ in the Academy of Management 2016 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, USA, August 5-9, 2016. (Presented by S.S. Sohani)

Malhotra, P. & Singh, M. "Understanding Procrastination due to Internet at Macro & Micro Levels using Multiple Theoretical Frameworks" in the session titled ‘Transformation of Work in the Digital Age’ in the 32nd EGOS - European Group for Organizational Studies Colloquium, Naples, Italy, July 7-9, 2016. (Presented by P. Malhotra)

Sohani, S.S., Singh, M., & Pandey, J. “Medical Tourism: Recruiting the Right Coordinator for Expatriate Patients”, 1st IIMA International Conference on Advances in Healthcare Management Services, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 6-7, 2015. (Presented by S.S. Sohani)

Pandey, J. & Singh, M. “Role of Religious Coping in the Lives of Rural Working Women” in the session titled ‘Spirituality, Religion, Mindfulness and Theology in the Workplace’ in the Academy of Management 2016 Annual Meeting at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, USA, August 5-9, 2016. (Presented by J. Pandey)

“Effect of Ethical Leadership on Employee Voice and Union Citizenship Behavior: Mediating Role of Industrial Relations Climate” (with Jatinder K. Jha) in the track ‘Human Resource Management’ in the British Academy of Management 2016 Conference at the Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK, September 6-8, 2016.

“Policy Implications for National Knowledge Networks in UK and India: A Comparative Study” (with Rekha Jain) in the session titled ‘Development’ in the 27th European Regional International Telecommunication Society Conference at the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, September 7-9, 2016.

Pandey, J. & Singh, M. “Emotional Labour Strategies and Burnout: Mediating Role of Asakti-Anasakti for ASHA Workers”, 4th IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, April 11-12, 2015. (Presented by J. Pandey)

“Donning the Mask of Surface and Deep Acting: Effects on Job Satisfaction and Burnout in Healthcare” (with Jatin Pandey) in the session titled ‘Healthcare Workforce Retention’ in the Academy of Management 2015 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver (Canada), August 7-11, 2015.

Malhotra, P. & Singh, M. "Impact of manager with disability on upward advancement of their subordinates: A conceptual proposition", British Academy of Management 2014 Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland, September 9-11, 2014. (Presented by P. Malhotra)

Malhotra, P. & Singh, M. "Individual factors and organisational initiatives enabling the success of disabled-managers – the Indian context", International Journal of Human Resource Management Colloquium on “Human Resource Management in Asia: Distinctiveness of Asian Human Resource Management”, ISC Paris Business School, Paris, France, September 18-19, 2014. (Presented by P. Malhotra)

Jha, J.K. & Singh, M. "Challenges in managing labour processes in informal sector and impact of labour laws on segregation of labour market & labour flexibility: A proposed framework", 56th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, Institute for Human Development (IHD), Eastern Regional Centre, Ranchi and Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi, December 18-20, 2014. (Presented by J.K. Jha)

Singh, V.L. & Singh, M. “Crafting Jobs beyond Job Descriptions: The Context of Consultant ‘Dejobbing’” in the session titled ‘Trends and Issues in Job Design Research’ in the Academy of Management 2014 Annual Meeting at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, USA, August 1-5, 2014. (Presented by V.L. Singh)

Singh, V.L. & Singh, M. "Crafting Jobs beyond Job Descriptions: The Context of Consultant ‘Dejobbing’", 1st Human Resource International Conference, Academy of Management’s HR Division, Beijing Friendship Hotel, Beijing, China, June 14-16, 2014. (Presented by V.L. Singh) [Best Paper – Student Category]

“Promoting Innovative Behaviour: Role of Psychological Empowerment and Job Involvement” on the theme ‘Building Effective Organisations: Combining Continuity with Change’ in the IIMA Society Conference 2014 at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 27-28, 2014.

“Applying the Job Analysis Based Technique to Estimate Managerial Resources Needed at State Level for Universal Immunisation Programme in India” on the theme ‘Building Capacity for HRH Management and Development to Support Universal Health Coverage’ in the 6th Conference of the Asia-Pacific Action Alliance on Human Resources for Health (AAAH) at the Marco Polo Hotel in Cebu (Philippines), November 9-11, 2011.

"Resource-Based View of Gender Inclusivity in Corporate India” in the ‘Organisational Studies’ track in the 10th International Academy of Management & Business (IAMB) Conference at the Barcelo Eregin Topkapi Hotel, Istanbul (Turkey), June 20-22, 2011

“Biases in Peers’ & Supervisors’ Ratings” (with Anita Sarkar) in the session titled ‘Human Resource Analytics’ in the Second IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, January 8-9, 2010.

“Social Support and Dimensions of Psychological Empowerment: Job Involvement as a Moderator” (with Anita Sarkar) in the session titled ‘Empowerment in Organizations’ in the Academy of Management 2010 Annual Meeting at the Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal (Canada), August 6-10, 2010.

“Development & Recognition as a Moderator for the Relationship of Each Dimension of Psychological Empowerment to Innovative Behaviour” (with Anita Sarkar) in the ‘Human Resource Management’ track in the 8th International Academy of Management & Business (IAMB) Conference at the Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid (Spain), June 28-30, 2010.

“Integrating Non-Work Domain Control in the Psychological Empowerment of Women Teachers” (with Anita Sarkar) in the ‘Education’ track in the 8th International Academy of Management & Business (IAMB) Conference at the Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid (Spain), June 28-30, 2010.

“Linking Psychological Empowerment to Work Outcomes” (with Anita Sarkar) in the session titled ‘Human Resource Analytics’ in the First IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 6-7, 2009.

“Role of Psychological Empowerment in the Relationship between Structural Empowerment & Innovative Behavior” (with Anita Sarkar) in the session titled ‘Innovations in Organizations’ in the Indian Academy of Management 2009 Inaugural Conference at the XLRI School of Business & Human Resources, Jamshedpur, December 28-30, 2009.

“Antecedents of Intention to Quit: A Study of Indian IT Professionals” (with Sandeep K. Krishnan) in the session titled ‘Organizational Justice & Job Satisfaction’ in the Indian Academy of Management 2009 Inaugural Conference at the XLRI School of Business & Human Resources, Jamshedpur, December 28-30, 2009.

“Scale Development of an Additional Dimension of Empowerment” (with Anita Sarkar) in the session titled ‘Research Methodology: (A) Development of Scales and Validation’ in the Indian Academy of Management 2009 Inaugural Conference at the XLRI School of Business & Human Resources, Jamshedpur, December 28-30, 2009.

“Empowerment of Employees: Using Multi-Rater Perspective” (with Anita Sarkar) in the session titled ‘Employee Development, Diversity, and Information Systems’ in the Academy of Management 2009 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago (USA), August 7-11, 2009.

“Ideals and Attributes of Environmentally-Conscious Managers” (with Srinath Jagannathan & Patturaja Selvaraj) in the session titled ‘Environmental Managerial Attitudes and Intentions’ in the Academy of Management 2009 Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Chicago, Chicago (USA), August 7-11, 2009.

“Child Labor in India: From Welfarist to Economic Perspective”, (with Mridul Maheshwari) in the session titled ‘The Vulnerable Stakeholder’ in the Academy of Management 2008 Annual Meeting at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim (USA), August 8-13, 2008.

“Dimensions of Empowerment: A Study of Women Primary School Teachers in India”, (with Anita Sarkar) in the session titled ‘HR Assessment and Development’ in the Academy of Management 2008 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim (USA), August 8-13, 2008.

“Usage of Technology for HRM in Indian Organisations”, Presented in the National Seminar on Human Resource Management and Business Process at the Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, Ahmedabad, January 31, 2007.

“Outcomes of Intention to Quit of Indian IT Professionals”, Presented (with Sandeep K. Krishnan) in the session titled ‘HR and Chinese and Indian Employees’ in the Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA), August 3-8, 2007.

“Strategic HRM: Three-Stage Process & Influencing Organisational Factors”, Presented (with Sandeep K. Krishnan) in the session titled ‘Strategic Role of HR’ in the Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia (USA), August 3-8, 2007.

“Linking Organisational Reward and Employee Development Systems to Individual Career Drivers”, Presented in the Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM – 2005) at the Nirma Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, January 14-15, 2005.

“Introduction to Human Resource Information System (HRIS)”, Presented in the ORSI Talk Series at National Institute of Management, Calcutta, May 6, 2000.

“Econometric Modeling of the Remuneration of Indian Managers: Research Proposal”, Presented in the Workshop on Management Research organised by Aditya Birla Centre, London Business School in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta, April 10-12, 1999.

“Issues Related to Selection and Implementation of IHRIS: Ten Case-Studies in Western Australia”, Presented in the Seminar for John Curtin Fellow at the Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, October 27, 1999.

“Impact of Trade and Technology on Employment – A Study of Indian Software Industry”, Presented in the 41st Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Research, Mumbai, November 18-20, 1999.

“Labour Market Reforms during Structural Adjustment”, Presented in the 39th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, University of Trivandrum & Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum, January 2-4, 1998.

“The Determinants of Managerial Remuneration in the Indian Corporate Sector: Dissertation Proposal Abstract”, Proceedings of the National Doctoral Consortium in Management ’98, All India Management Association. Presented in the National Doctoral Consortium in Management ‘98 at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, November 22-24, 1998.

“Raising Labour Standards in India through Tripartite Consultations: An Alternative to Trade-Linkage Approach”, Presented in the 40th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, December 29-31, 1998.

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Research

"A Framework for Comparative Analysis of National Knowledge Networks in UK and India" (with Rekha Jain), manuscript. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2015-03-29, IIM Ahmedabad.)

"Organisational Mechanisms for National Knowledge Network and Outcomes in the Institutes of Higher Education & Research: Moderating Role of Needs & Ecosystem" (with Rekha Jain), manuscript. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2015-03-28, IIM Ahmedabad.)

"Integrated Framework for Increasing the Effectiveness of Knowledge Networks: Roles of Network Providers and Users" (with Rekha Jain), manuscript. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2015-03-27, IIM Ahmedabad.)

"Linking Team-Leaders' Human and Social Capital to their Team-Members Career Advancement" (with Pearl Malhotra), manuscript. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2015-03-24, IIM Ahmedabad.)

"Individual Factors and Organisational Initiatives Enabling the Success of PWD-Managers" (with Pearl Malhotra), manuscript. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2014-03-19, IIM Ahmedabad.)

"Social Support and Dimensions of Psychological Empowerment: Job Involvement as a Moderator" (with Anita Sarkar), manuscript.

"Substitute and Complementary Effects of Social Support on the Dimensions of Empowerment" (with Anita Sarkar), manuscript. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2014-03-18, IIM Ahmedabad.)

"Empowerment of Employees: Using Multi-Rater Perspective" (with Anita Sarkar), manuscript.

"Antecedents of Intention to Quit: A Study of Indian IT Professionals" (with Sandeep K. Krishnan), manuscript.

"Factors affecting Child Labour in India" (with Mridul Maheshwari), submitted. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2008-01-01, IIM Ahmedabad.)

"Career Drivers of New-Age Employees: Implications for Organisational Reward and Employee Development Systems", submitted. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2005-04-04, IIM Ahmedabad).

"Succession Planning for Middle-Level Managers: An Exploratory Study of Indian Organisations" (with Amit Pande), submitted.

"Testing Alternative Models of Managerial Compensation & their Implications for Large Indian Organisations", (withDebashish Bhattacherjee), manuscript. (Preliminary version brought out as Working Paper No. 2000-06-04, IIM Ahmedabad).

Workers' Self-Management Experience of Yugoslavia: A Critical Evaluation, Report No. WPS - 327/98, Working Paper Series, IIM Calcutta.

A Critical Appraisal of Industrial Relations in India, Report No. WPS - 325/98, Working Paper Series, IIM Calcutta.

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Seminars

As National Productivity Council (India) Resource Speaker in the Asia Productivity Organisation (APO) Workshop on Performance Management and Measurement of Productivity in Public-Sector and Service-Sector Organizations, Delhi, India, October 13-17, 2014 for the topics "Indian Best Practices on Performance Management and Measurement in Public-Sector and Service-Sector Organizations" and "Measuring Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance of Indian Public-Sector".

Reports

“Study by IIM Ahmedabad on Impact of AMUL on the Life of Women Associated with AMUL and How AMUL added to the Local Economy (with Ekta Johar and Shivali Rathore), study Commissioned by the Government of India and funded by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (2018-2020).

“Comparative Study of Remuneration Patterns between Major Ports, CPSUs and Private Ports and Analyse & Suggest Optimal Pay Packages including CTC for Various Groups Employed in Major Ports” (with G. Raghuram, Biju Varkkey and Naman Desai) for the Indian Ports Association under Ministry of Shipping (Government of India) (2016-18).

“A Study for Comparing Salaries/ Emoluments in the Government Sector vis-à-vis Central Public Sector Undertakings/ Private Sector in India" (with Biju Varkkey, Sunil K. Maheshwari, Promila Agarwal, Shrihari S. Sohani, Jatin Pandey, Jatinder K. Jha, Jaydeepsingh Rao, Shivali Rathore, Sunanda Menon and Avijeet Vijay), study Commissioned by the Seventh Central Pay Commission constituted by the Government of India (2015).

“Study to Assess the Impact of the Projects Sponsored by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India under the Scheme of ‘Manpower Development for Soft-ware Export Industry’” (with Rekha Jain) for the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India (2013-14).

“Leveraging Knowledge Networks for Enabling Research Institutes in India and UK” (with Rekha Jain, Jason Whalley and Jillian MacBryde) funded under UKIERI Thematic Partnerships of British Council (2012-15).

“Immunization Programme in India: A Study on HR Needs Assessment at National and State Level” (with Dileep Mavalankar and K.V. Ramani) for the HRD Committee on UIP constituted by the Government of India (2010-2011).

“Public Administration Situation Analysis, TNA and Other Allied Activities under European Commission – State Partnership Programme for Strengthening General Administration Department (GAD) and The Academy of Administration (CAA)” (with Goutam Dutta, T.P. Rama Rao, and T.V. Rao) for the Government of Chhattisgarh (2010-2011).

Synthesis Report of studies on Formulating the Concept, Principles, and Parameters for Performance-Related Incentives (PRI) in Government for Sixth Central Pay Commission (with Biju Varkkey et al.) (2006-08).

“Formulating the Concept, Principles and Parameters for Performance Related Incentives in Government: Department of Posts” for Sixth Central Pay Commission (with Rekha Jain) (2006-08).

“Formulating the Concept, Principles and Parameters for Performance Related Incentives in Government: Department of Science & Technology” for Sixth Central Pay Commission (with Rekha Jain) (2006-08).

“HR Planning and Development for NID” for National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (with Biju Varkkey) (2005-07).

“Human Resource Management in High Performing Organisations in India” (with Sunil Maheshwari, Jerome Joseph and Biju Varkkey). Research & Publications, IIM Ahmedabad (2003).

“An Exploratory Report on Human Resource Management in Small and Medium Enterprises” (with Neharika Vohra). Research & Publications, IIM Ahmedabad (2002-03).

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Other Publications

Member of the Editorial Board of the Human Resource Management Review (2020-22).

Sanket Sunand Dash who worked on the topic "Antecedents and Consequences of Job Crafting by School Teachers" (2017).

Chaired the Technical Session 5C in the Fifth IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, April 8-9, 2017.

Pearl Malhotra who worked on the topic "Indirect Impact of High-Performers on their Subordinates" (2017).

Shrihari S. Sohani who worked on the topic "Linkages between Human Resource Flexibility, Ambidexterity and Successful Outcomes in the Context of Information Technology Firms" (2017).

Jatin Pandey who worked on the topic "Job Performance of Women at Work in Rural India: Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Perspective" (2017).

Jatinder K. Jha who worked on the topic "Institutionalization of Ethics at Workplace: A Study of Contributory Role of HR and Line Functionaries" (2017).

Chaired the session titled ‘Development’ in the 27th European Regional International Telecommunication Society Conference at the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, September 7-9, 2016.

Vijay Lakshmi Singh who worked on the topic "Drivers, Facilitators and Consequences: Exploring & Examining Job Crafting among Management Consultants" (2016).

Member of the Board of Directors (2015-20) and Head of the Review Committee (2012-19) of the IIMA IDEA Telecom Centre of Excellence (IITCOE).

Presentation (with Asha Kaul) on “New Paradigms in Gender Inclusivity” in the Seminar on “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” (BGC), International Woman’s Day Events 2015, March 9, 2015.

Coordinator of the IIMA Society Conference 2015 on the theme “IIMA Creating New Frontiers of Knowledge: Management Science for Management Excellence” at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 26-27, 2015.

Coordinator of the IIMA Society Conference 2014 on the theme “IIMA Creating New Frontiers of Knowledge: Achieving Excellence through People, Processes, and Technology” at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 27-28, 2014.

Chaired a session in the track ‘Marketing Management’ in the 10th International Academy of Management & Business (IAMB) Conference at the Barcelo Eregin Topkapi Hotel, Istanbul (Turkey), June 20-22, 2011.

Chaired a session in the track ‘Human Resource Management’ in the 8th International Academy of Management & Business (IAMB) Conference at the Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid (Spain), June 28-30, 2010.

Anita Sarkar who worked on the topic "Empowerment of Women in a Stereotypical Job" (2010).

Invited Discussant for the session titled ‘Job Insecurity and Turnover’ in the Academy of Management 2009 Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago, Chicago (USA), August 7-11, 2009.

Discussant Chair for the session on ‘Education and Gender’ in the Gender Equity, Diversity, & Inclusivity (GEDI) Dialogue at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 14, 2009.

Chaired the session on ‘Human Resource Analytics’ in the First IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 6-7, 2009.

Organised (with Asha Kaul) the International Case-Writing Competition on “Gender Inclusivity: Proposing New Paradigms” at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on November 14-15, 2009.

Amit Pande who worked on the topic "Determinants of CEO Compensation: Evidence from India" (2008).

Amit Dhiman who worked on the topic "Exploration of Correlates of Performance Appraisal Politics from Appraisee Perspective" (2008).

Invited Discussant for the session titled ‘Passion and Thriving in Organizations’ in the Academy of Management 2008 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim (USA), August 8-13, 2008.

Sandeep K. Krishnan who worked on the topic "Determinants and Outcomes of Intentions to Quit of Indian IT Professionals" (2007).

T.N. Krishnan who worked on the topic "Managerial Choices in Career Systems: The Role of Strategy and Structure" (2007).

Himanshu Rai who worked on the topic "An Exploratory-Formulative Study of Executive Dispute Handling Capability: Morphology, Measurement and Modalities" (2006).

Gurunathan L. who worked on the topic "A Study of the Determinants of Executive Knowledge Management" (2005).

Soumendra N. Bagchi who worked on the topic "An Exploratory-Formulative Case Study of Employee Retaliation in Industrial Relations" (2005).

Chaired the session on ‘Compensation System’ in the Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM – 2005), Ahmedabad, January 14-15, 2005.

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Consulting

Consultant for the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (constituted as per the order of the Supreme Court of India and notified by the Department of Justice, Government of India) (2019).

“Comparative Study of Remuneration Patterns between Major Ports, CPSUs and Private Ports and Analyse & Suggest Optimal Pay Packages including CTC for Various Groups Employed in Major Ports”

Coordinator for “A Study for Comparing Salaries/ Emoluments in the Government Sector vis-à-vis Central Public Sector Undertakings/ Private Sector in India"

“Study to Assess the Impact of the Projects Sponsored by the Department of Information Technology, Government of India under the Scheme of ‘Manpower Development for Software Export Industry’”

“Immunization Programme in India: A Study on HR Needs Assessment at National and State Level”

“Public Administration Situation Analysis, TNA and Other Allied Activities under European Commission – State Partnership Programme for Strengthening General Administration Department (GAD) and The Academy of Administration (CAA)”

Member of the ATF constituted by the Performance Management Division, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India for managing Result Framework Document (RFD) of Government of India

“Multi-faceted Feedback” (with Neharika Vohra) for 30 managers of Ambuja Cements Ltd

“Formulating the Concept, Principles and Parameters for Performance Related Incentives in Government: Cluster 3” (with Rekha Jain) for Sixth Central Pay Commission (2006-2008).

“Multi-faceted Feedback” (with Neharika Vohra) conducted for 20 managers of Cairn Energy India Pty Ltd (January-February 2008).

“Human Resource Planning and Development” (with Biju Varkkey) for National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (2005-07).

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