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Shikha Bhardwaj
Full-Time Faculty Organizational Behavior & Human Resources

Shikha Bhardwaj

Associate Professor

About

Current Position
Associate Professor
Faculty Category
Full-Time Faculty

Academic Profile

Dr. Shikha Bhardwaj holds a Ph.D. in Management, M.Sc. in Industrial Psychology, and PGDM in HR. She has more than 18 years of experience in research, teaching, training, and consultancy in the area of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources. She is a certified Psychometric Trainer, Train the Trainer Expert, and Entrepreneur Educator. She has contributed significantly in several publication in national and international journals of repute. She was awarded the prestigious ‘Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card (COAS)’ by GOC-in-C Western Command and recognized as ‘Accredited Management Teacher (AMT)’ by AIMA in the field of Human Resources. Her interests majorly include inter-disciplinary research in cross-cultural sensitivities, work dynamics issues, entrepreneurial behaviours, entrepreneurial attitude, EI, contemporary HR practices, etc. She handled several trainings on early career, mid-career, capacity building, and Leadership programmes for Public Sector Undertakings (PSU). She has been on the panel of QCFI, Women Entrepreneurship Council Member, and Women Innovation Entrepreneur Foundation.

Teaching

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Organisational Behaviour -II
  • Organisational Transformation and Change

Executive MBA (Exe-MBA)

  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Transformation

Ph.D

  • Advance research in Entrepreneurship and Human resource

Research

Publications

Research Articles (2020-2026):

Behl, A. Bhardwaj, S. Jayawardena, N. Pereira, V. & Roohanifar, M. (2026). Grass is always dark(er) on the other side: Exploring the dark side of artificial intelligence humanitarian supply chain operations. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 224, 124484. (ABDC: A)

Bhardwaj, S. Mahapatra, D. & Behl, A. (2025). Examining managerial challenges in metaverse adoption in logistics and supply chain: a case-based investigation from a dynamic capability lens. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 1-28. (ABDC: A)

Bhardwaj, S. & Mahapatra, D. (2025). Conceptualizing Optimal DEI in Invisible-Disability Inclusive Organization. In Academy of Management Proceedings (Vol. 2025, No. 1, p. 17155).

Gupta, B. Bhardwaj, S. Srivastav, S. & Madan, P. (2024). Peers' unethical behaviour and employees' discretionary behaviour: Role of duty orientation, International Journal of Hospitality Management (IJHM), Vol 119, 103708. (ABDC: A*)

Ekka, P. M. & Bhardwaj, S. (2024). Customers' satisfaction as a critical success factor in halal tourism: literature review and research agenda. Journal of Islamic Marketing, Vol 15, issue 8, pp. 2069-2085. (ABDC: B)

Bhardwaj, S. Jain, V. Mahapatra, D. & Sindhwani, R. (2024). Exploring the Dark Side of AI and Its Influence on Consumer Emotion. Journal of Consumer Behaviour.

Bhardwaj, S. (2024). A Conceptual Approach: Relationship between crisis, resilience, and entrepreneurial actions, Global Business and Economic Review (GBER), Vol. 30, No. 1, pp.93–106. (and ). (ABDC: C; ABS: 1)

Behl, A. Jayawardena, N. Bhardwaj, S. Pereira, V. del Giudice, M. & Zhang, J. (2024). Examining the failure of gamification in implementing innovation from the perspective of problematization in the retail sectors of emerging economies. Technovation, 129, 102902. (ABDC: A)

Bhardwaj, S. Chauhan, S. & Gupta, P. (2023). CEO succession in family firm: An integrated framework and future research insights. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Sage Publication. (ABDC: C)

Bhardwaj, S. Mahapatra, D. Behl, A. Pereira, V. & Shankar, A. (2023). Underrated yet successful! A framework of invisible-disabled underdog entrepreneurs. Journal of Business Research, Vol 168, 114199. (and ). (ABDC: A; ABS: 3)

Majumdar, R. Mittal, A & Bhardwaj, S. (2023). The challenges faced by Women Micro-entrepreneurs: Evidence from Urban India. Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective (VIS). (ABDC: C)

Bhardwaj, S. Behl, A. & Pereira, V. (2023). Proposing an integrative data-analytics framework for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A systematic review substantiated by evidence from two case studies. Annals of Operation Research. (and ). (ABDC: A; ABS: 3*)

Bhardwaj, S. Rana, G. A. Behl, A. & de Caceres, S. J. G. (2023). Exploring the boundaries of Neuromarketing through systematic investigation. Journal of Business Research, 154, 113371. (and ). (ABDC: A; ABS: 3)

Behl, V. Pereira, R. Sindhwani, S. Bhardwaj, A. Papa & Y. Hassan. (2022). Improving Inclusivity of Digitalization for Employees in Emerging Countries Using Gamification, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. (and ). (ABDC: A; ABS: 3)

Pereira, V. Behl, A. Jayawardena, N. Dwivedi, Y. & Bhardwaj, S. (2022). The art of gamifying digital gig work: a theoretical assessment of engagement and motivation. Production Planning and Control (PPC). (and ). (ABDC: A; ABS: 3)

Bhardwaj, S. (2022). Data Analytics in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ). (and ). (ABDC: C; ABS: 1)

Bhardwaj, S. & Sharma, D. (2022). Work-Life Integration and Resilience during the Pandemic: An Empirical Study on Working Professionals. European Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 5(1), 1-10.

Bhardwaj, S. Sharma, S. & Gupta, B. (2022). Proposing an integrative framework as small business response to crisis evidenced from stakeholder perspective, OPUS Journal, 12(1), 100-119.

Cases (2020-2026): Sharma, S. Bhardwaj, S. & Diptiranjan, M. (2026). Microsoft's Dilemma: Retrenching DEI or Redefining Priorities?, Gyanodaya IIM Kozhikode Publishing.

Bhardwaj, S. & Sharma, S. (2024). Kochi Metro Rail Limited: A Transgender Inclusive Workplace, IVEY Publishing.

Bhardwaj, S. Sharma, S. & Rishi, B. (2024). Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited: Employee Data Conundrum, IVEY Publishing.

Bhardwaj, S. & Sahoo, S. (2024). ESTINNO Energy: Battling against uncertainties to stay or exit, SAGE Business Cases Originals.

Bhardwaj, S. & Tyagi, V. (2023). Shaping Proton: A Manager's Paradox, AIMA India Case Research Centre.

Bhardwaj, S. & Sharma, S. (2023). MDS Plastics: Crafting a Survival Strategy amidst a conflict between partners, Asian Journal of Management Cases. (and ). (ABDC: C; ABS: 1)

Book chapters

Jha, P. & Bhardwaj, S. (2026). Machine Learning in the Metaverse: Shaping immersive realities. Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Modern Organizations, Taylor & Francis.

Sharma, S. Bhardwaj, S. Gupta, B. & Sivarajah, U. (2026). Does Algorithmic Control Affect Gig Workers Motivation? A Critical Review from Socially Responsible Business Perspective. Socially Responsible Business Models for International Brands. World Scientific Connect, 159-179.

Sharma, S. Bhardwaj, S. & Gupta, B. (2023). Algorithmic Control: A Disruption to Motivation of Gig Workers? A Critical Review. In Multidimensional and Strategic Outlook in Digital Business Transformation. Contributions to Management Science. Springer, Cham.

Sharma, S. & Bhardwaj, S. (2023). Variations in Entrepreneurial Outlook among Different Generations for Business Competitiveness in Emerging Economies. Entrepreneurship and Economic Sustainability, 16.

Bhardwaj, S. (2021). Competitive Advantage or Competitive Survival – Reimagining Strategic Management in 'New Normal'. In Emerging Dimensions of Business & Management in the Present-day Competitive Environment, pp. 123–134.

Conference

Sarangi, R. & Bhardwaj, S. (2025). 'Systematic Literature Review Sustainable Human Resource Management' (SHRM). International Management Perspective Conference.

Sharma, S & Bhardwaj, S. (2025). 'Is it worth adopting hybrid working? Post-pandemic investigation from people's viewpoint', 4th International Conference on New Paradigms in Economy, Commerce, and Society, Christ University, March.

Mahapatra, S. Bhardwaj, S. & Mahapatra, D. (2025). 'Tech Meets Tradition: Paving the Way for AI Assistive Solutions Among Indigenous Elders in Remote India', Conference on Technology for Disabled People, IIM Ahmedabad, Feb.

Mahapatra, S. & Bhardwaj, S. (2023). 'Leading employee experience in platform business through paradoxical leadership style', 9th PAN IIM World Management Conference, India.

Wade, V. & Bhardwaj, S. (2023). Effects of isolation on emotional well-being of business school students: A qualitative study, 9th PAN IIM World Management Conference, India.

Gupta, B. Bhardwaj, S. Lamba, J. K. & Singh, A. (2022). Is Online Education System a Better Way of Learning? An Empirical Study from Learners' Perspective.

Sharma, S. & Bhardwaj, S. (2022). Does Algorithmic Control Impact the Motivation of Gig Workers? A Critical Review, International Conference at BIMTECH.

Bhardwaj, S. & Sharma, D. (2021). Work life integration and resilience during the pandemic: An empirical study on working professionals, 4th International Conference on Advanced Research in Social Sciences (ICARSS) at Oxford University.

Training & Consultancy

Projects: 2022: JSW-BPSL: Post-acquisition Integration through OD Interventions. Six months diagnostic study on culture integration post-acquisition at Jharsuguda plant, Odisha. 2021: Change Management Workshops in ERP Implementation of Coal India Ltd and its subsidiaries (WCL, CIL Kolkata and MCL), 2021-2023. 2019: Policy report based on comparative study of policy orientation and key contributions of India, Singapore, Canada, USA, and Australia in collaboration with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI). 2018: Providing support and mentoring to northeastern agropreneurs as HR domain expert under the NABARD program-AgriPulse'18. MDP/Trainings (selected): Resource person in FDPs, MDPs and training programmes for GIMS Greater Noida, KCC Institute of Management, MCL officers, Odisha Financial Officers, Amity University, ICARSS conference, AKTU faculty, VV Giri Labour Institute, MCL Women leadership programmes, TATA Power, AXIS Bank, MDI, IIPA, court managers and judicial officers of Uttar Pradesh, and other organisations, spanning 2013-2023.

Contact

Email shikhab@iimsambalpur.ac.in
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