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.
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 seventeen co-authored presentations in the Academy of Management (USA) Annual Meetings. Prof. Singh is currently in the Editorial Board of the Human Resource Management Review.
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.
She teaches courses related to human resource management and data analysis in the doctoral, postgraduate, and executive education programmes at IIM Ahmedabad and other institutes. She has been Faculty Chair/ Co-Chair of Executive Education Programmes, including Advanced HRM, Strategic HRM (Dubai), and Senior Management Programme (Blended Learning) Batch 11.
She has been Chairperson of the Faculty Development Programme, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, Staff Grievance Redressal Committee, and Human Resources Management Area at IIM Ahmedabad. She was the Coordinator for the IIMA Society Conference 2014 & 2015.
She was a member of the board of directors of the IIM Idea Telecom Centre of Excellence.
Primary Area : Human Resources Management
Email : manjari@iima.ac.in
Phone : +91-79-7152 4914
Secretary : Sandhya Chandran
Phone : +91-79-7152 7913
Website : Personal Website
Fellow (Human Resources), Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, 1995-2000
B.E., (Electrical Engineering), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal , (1991-1995)
Doctoral Programme
Taught the FPM I programme compulsory course titled Statistics: Statistical Applications for Research in Management (2015-2016 and 2014-15).
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).
Post Graduate Programmes
Course Development
Faculty Development Programme
Other Programmes
Executive Education – Open Enrolment Programmes
Executive Education – Open Enrolment Blended Learning Programmes
Executive Education – Customised Programmes
Taught in the Amway Programme: Leadership Acceleration Programme (LEAP) - Batch II (April 16-17, 2023).
Taught in the Customised Programme for HMEL Senior Leaders: Batch 2 (March 20-24, 2023) & Batch 1 (January 30 - February 3, 2023).
Taught “Performance Scorecards” in the Mahindra Mpower Mentors Summit IV for young transport entrepreneurs (July 16-18, 2018).
Workshops Conducted
Teaching at Other Institutes
Developed and taught the following courses or course modules:
Strategic Human Resource Management,
Human Resource Analytics,
Gender Inclusivity
Employment Relations
Faculty, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Since 2000
Academy of Management (USA) ( since 2007)
British Academy of Management (2016-17)
Indian Society of Labour Economics (life member), [Member of the Executive Committee 1998-2000]
National HRD Network (life member)
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) (2000-07)
Honorary member of the Advisory Board of the International Academy of Management and Business (IAMB) (since 2010)
Member of the Editorial Board of the Human Resource Management Review (2020-23).
Head of the Review Committee of the IIMA IDEA Telecom Centre of Excellence (IITCOE) (2012-19).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chaired the session on ‘Compensation System’ in the Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM – 2005), Ahmedabad, January 14-15, 2005.
“Collective Entrepreneurship for Rural Women Microentrepreneurs: A Capability Approach Perspective” (with Ekta Johar) in the session titled ‘Emerging Entrepreneurship 1’ in the Academy of Management 2022 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency, Seattle (USA), August 5-9, 2022. [https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/AMBPP.2022.13742abstract]
“Contextualisation of Social Networks and their Impact on HRM: The Indian Scenario” (with Ekta Johar) in the session titled ‘Complexity of Interpersonal Relationships at Work’ in the Academy of Management 2021 Annual Meeting [virtual mode], July 29 – August 4, 2021. [https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/ 10.5465/AMBPP.2021.12756abstract]
“Mediated Mediation Model to Examine the Role of Green HRM” (with Jatinder K. Jha) in the session titled ‘Teams, Emotions, Aspirations and Green HR’ in the Academy of Management 2021 Annual Meeting [virtual mode], July 29 – August 4, 2021. [https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/AMBPP.2021.10171 abstract]
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.
"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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
"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
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
Presented by Co-Author
Sharma, N. & Singh, M. "Generation Z women: Investigating current employment opportunities and managing career aspirations" in the ‘Technical Session 1.5 | The Challenge of Youth Employment’ in the 63rh Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, March 1-3, 2023. (Presented by N. Sharma)
Sharma, N. & Singh, M. “Career insecurity: Impact of job automation is more than one realizes!”, Presented in the 26th Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM 2023) at the Nirma Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, January 5-7, 2023. (Presented by N. Sharma)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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]
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)
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)
Panelist for the Panel Discussion on the topic:
“Pivoting to survive the Pandemic: Insights, implications, and research agenda for HRM” for 8th Pan IIM World Management Conference organised by Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode [virtual mode] on December 17, 2021.
“Is Employee Empowerment Gendered?” for National Conference on Gender Justice for Harmony and Development organized by L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad on April 7, 2017.
“HRD: Today and Tomorrow with Micro and Macro Perspectives” for Dr. Udai Pareek Memorial Day at the Academy of Human Resources Development, Ahmedabad on January 23, 2016.
“Gender Sensitization and Creation of Women Centric Workspaces” in the 7th IIMA Doctoral Colloquium at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on December 10, 2013.
Round Table Discussion:
Invited participant for the SHRM Round Table Discussion on the topic “Make Time for Employee Engagement” organised by the Society for Human Resource Management (India) in association with SAP at Hyatt Ahmedabad on August 7, 2018.
Chairperson of the Thesis Advisory Committee for the following doctoral students at IIM Ahmedabad:
Ms. Ekta Johar Chaudhary who worked on the topic “Capabilities, Entrepreneurial Competencies, and Success: Some Explorations” (2024).
Mr. Jatinder K. Jha who worked on the topic “Institutionalization of Ethics at Workplace: A Study of Contributory Role of HR and Line Functionaries” (2017).
Mr. Jatin Pandey who worked on the topic “Job Performance of Women at Work in Rural India: Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Perspective” (2017).
Mr. 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).
Ms. Pearl Malhotra who worked on the topic “Indirect Impact of High-Performers on their Subordinates” (2017).
Ms. Vijay Lakshmi Singh who worked on the topic “Drivers, Facilitators and Consequences: Exploring & Examining Job Crafting among Management Consultants” (2016).
Ms. Anita Sarkar who worked on the topic “Empowerment of Women in a Stereotypical Job” (2010).
Mr. Sandeep K. Krishnan who worked on the topic “Determinants and Outcomes of Intentions to Quit of Indian IT Professionals” (2007).
Member of the Thesis Advisory Committee for the following doctoral students at IIM Ahmedabad:
Mr. Sanket Sunand Dash who worked on the topic “Antecedents and Consequences of Job Crafting by School Teachers” (2017).
Mr. Amit Dhiman who worked on the topic “Exploration of Correlates of Performance Appraisal Politics from Appraisee Perspective” (2008).
Mr. Amit Pande who worked on the topic “Determinants of CEO Compensation: Evidence from India” (2008).
Mr. T.N. Krishnan who worked on the topic “Managerial Choices in Career Systems: The Role of Strategy and Structure” (2007).
Mr. Himanshu Rai who worked on the topic “An Exploratory-Formulative Study of Executive Dispute Handling Capability: Morphology, Measurement and Modalities” (2006).
Mr. Soumendra N. Bagchi who worked on the topic “An Exploratory-Formulative Case Study of Employee Retaliation in Industrial Relations” (2005).
Mr. Gurunathan L. who worked on the topic “A Study of the Determinants of Executive Knowledge Management” (2005).
Member of the Thesis Advisory Committee for the following doctoral students:
Ms. Sasmita Dash (HRM Area, XLRI Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur) who worked on the topic “Why People Engage in Unsafe and Safety Voice Behavior in Hazardous Industries - A Case Study Based Research” (2022).
Member of the Board of Directors of the IIMA IDEA Telecom Centre of Excellence (IITCOE) (2015-22).
Chairperson, Human Resources Management Area (2020-22)/ Personnel and Industrial Relations Area (2012-15 and 2005-08), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Chairperson, Staff Grievance Redressal Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2018-21).
Chairperson, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2014-16 and 2011-14).
Chairperson, Faculty Development Programme, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2008-10).
Member, Executive Committee of Vikalpa: A Journal for Decision Makers, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2021-24).
Member, Research & Publication Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2012-14).
Member, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2008-11).
Member, Executive Committee of Fellow Programme in Management, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2006-08).
Member, Executive Committee of Faculty Development Programme, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2006-08).
Member, Library Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2001-03).
Chairperson, Thesis Award Evaluation Committee for Prof. Tirath Gupta Memorial Award for Best Thesis, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2018-21)
Member, Faculty Workload Measurement Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2008-09).
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” (with G. Raghuram, Biju Varkkey and Naman Desai) for the Indian Ports Association under Ministry of Shipping (Government of India) (2016-18).
Coordinator for “A Study for Comparing Salaries/ Emoluments in the Government Sector vis-à-vis Central Public Sector Undertakings/ Private Sector in India", 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 Information Technology, Government of India under the Scheme of ‘Manpower Development for Software Export Industry’” (with Rekha Jain) for the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India (2013-14).
“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 (2010-11).
“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 (2010-13).
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 (December 2009).
“Multi-faceted Feedback” (with Neharika Vohra) for 30 managers of Ambuja Cements Ltd (May-June 2010 and May-June 2009).
“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).
