Usha Lenka
Usha Lenka
Head of department
usha.lenka@ms.iitr.ac.in
Areas of Interest
- Learning and Development, Talent Management and Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Organizational Change and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Glass Ceiling Effect, Gender Diversity, Diversity Management, Women Entrepreneurship, Learning Organization, Workplace Deviance, Organizational Learning, Unlearning, Creativity and Innovation
Professional Background
| From | Period | Position | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-10 | Ongoing | Professor | Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| 2015-11-23 | 4 years 8 months 17 days | Associate Professor | Management Studies, IIT Roorkee |
| 2010-12-22 | 4 years 11 months | Asistant Professor | Management Studies, IIT Roorkee |
| 2013-01-01 | 1 year | Visiting Faculty | Indian Institute of Management Shillong |
| 2008-01-01 | 2 years 11 months 16 days | Assistant Professor | Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences, Pilani, Raj |
| 2005-01-01 | 2 years 9 months 30 days | Research Assistant | Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur |
Multiple Posts
| From | Period | Position | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-02 | Ongoing | Head of the Department | MANAGEMENT STUDIES, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE |
| 2019-01-01 | 1 year | Member | Internal Complaints Committtee |
| 2018-01-01 | Ongoing | CHIEF WARDEN | SAROJINI BHAWAN |
| 2019-01-01 | 1 year | Chief Warden | Vigyan Kunj E Block (Girl's Hostel) |
| 2018-01-01 | 2 years | Member, Disciplinary Action Committee | Dean of Students Welfare |
| 2018-01-01 | 2 years | Member | Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy |
| 2012-01-01 | Ongoing | Member Anti Ragging Committee | DOSW, IIT Roorkee |
| 2019-01-01 | 1 year | Member | Institute Academic Ethics Committee |
| 2015-01-01 | 3 years | WARDEN | SAROJINI BHAWAN |
| 2014-01-01 | 4 years | Faculty Advisor Cultural Council-Programme Management Section | DOSW, IIT Roorkee |
Honors and Awards
| Award | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Shastri Indo Canadian Fellowship 2020-21 | Shastri Indo Canadian Institute | 2020 |
| SHASTRI INDO CANADIAN FELLOWSHIP 2015-16 | Shastri Indo Canadian Institute | 2015 |
| Prof. Durganand Sinha Gold Medal for Best PhD Dissertation | National Academy of Psychology | 2011 |
| Best Research Paper Awards at | Management Doctoral Colloquium at Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur | 2017 |
| Best Paper Award | ICHEM and ISAET International Conference held in Singapore | 2015 |
Educational Details
| Degree | Subject | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Management | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 2008 |
Sponsored Research Projects
| Topic | Funding Agency | Start Date | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investments in knowledge & innovation, and its impact on knowledge cluster and network in Indian Cit | Department of Science and Technology | 2019-01 | Ongoing |
| Factors influencing consumer socialization of children and its consequences | ICSSR | 2016-01 | Ongoing |
| Exploring dynamics of potential women entrepreneurs | SRIC IIT Roorkee | 2012-01 | 8 years 6 months |
Memberships
- Indian Society of Training and Development, Life Member
Teaching Engagements
| Title | Course Code | Class Name | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Change | BM 637 | MBA | Spring |
| Human Resource Analytics | BM 691 | MBA | Autumn |
| Training and Talent Development | BM 635 | MBA | Autumn |
| Business Communication | BM 507 | MBA | Autumn |
| Knowledge Management | IBM 01 | UG | Spring |
| Management Concepts and Practices | BM 201 | UG | Spring |
Research Scholar Groups
| Scholar Name | Interest |
|---|---|
| Shubham Sharma | Organizational Unlearning |
| Santosh Satyanarayan Baheti | Sustainable Innovation |
| Shatrughan Yadav | Diversity Management |
| Bhairab Chandra Patra | Women Entrepreneurship |
| Mansi Maheshwari | Gender Diversity |
PHDs Supervised
| Topic | Scholar Name | Status of PHD | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of socialization agents on pester power and materialism among children | Vandana | O | 2020-07 |
| A study of innovation process in Indian pharmaceutical companies | Minisha Gupta | O | 2020-07 |
| Enablers of learning organization: A case of management institutes in India | Saniya Chawla | O | 2020-07 |
| Talent Development and Engagement of Survivors: A Study of IT/ITES Sector in India | Binita Tiwari | O | 2020-07 |
| Enablers of Retention of Gen Y Talent: A Study of IT Industry in India | Mohammad Faraz Naim | O | 2020-07 |
| Factors Affecting Women Employees Engagement and Performance in Indian IT Industry | Debashish Sahoo | O | 2020-07 |
| Promotion of Women Entrepreneurship through Competency Development | Sucheta Agarwal | O | 2020-07 |
| Impact of HR practices on workplace deviance | Pooja Malik | O | 2020-07 |
Visits to outside institutions
| Institute Visited | Purpose of Visit | Date |
|---|---|---|
| McMaster University Canada | Academic Collaboration | 2021-02-26 |
| Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | Visiting Faculty | 2020-07-24 |
| Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, Canada | Visiting Scholar | 2020-07-24 |
| Indian Institute of Management Raipur | Visiting Faculty | 2020-07-24 |
| Indian Institute of Management Shillong | Visiting Faculty | 2014-01-01 |
Invitations
| Topic | Organistaion | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture on Entrepreneurial Personality and Competencies | Department of Management Studies, National Institute of Technology Rourkela | 2019-01 |
| Resource Person, Ten-Days Research Methodology in Social Science Research, Dec 2019 | Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University | 2019-01 |
| Resource Person for Workshop on Structural Equation Modeling at the International Conference on Startup to Scaleup held on 4th April 2019 | Department of Commerce, Aligarh Muslim University | 2019-01 |
| Resource Person, Research Workshop f | School of Law, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun | 2020-01 |
| Research Methodology and Data Analysis | Department of Computer Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | 2018-01 |
| 'Research Methodology: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Emerging Scenario' | UGC Academic Staff College at BPS Mahila Vishwavidhyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana | 2014-01 |
Courses or Conferences Organised
| Conference Name | Sponsored By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Convener, International Conference on Research and Business Sustainability ICRBS17 | IIT Roorkee | 2019-01 |
| Organizing Secretary, International Conference on Research in Sustainable Business ICRBS15 | IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Convener, National Conference on Paradigm for Sustainable Business: People, Planet, and Profit | IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Short term program on Structural Equation Modeling | CEC | 2013-01 |
| Fundamentals and Applications of Structural Equation Modelling | CEC | 2013-01 |
| Thesis/Technical Writing | QIP | 2013-01 |
Special Lectures Delivered
| Title | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology | Continuing Education, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Research Methodology : Tools and Techniques | Continuing Education, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Management of change (Power Finance Corporation) | Continuing Education Centre, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Management of change, (Power Finance Corporation) | Continuing Education Centre, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Invited Lecture on Achievement Motivation | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katara | 2019-01 |
| Management of change, (Power Finance Corporation) | Continuing Education Centre, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Fundamentals and Applications of Structural Equation Modelling’ | Continuing Education Centre, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Fundamentals and Applications of Structural Equation Modelling | Continuing Education Centre IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Relevance of Knowledge Management in Organizations | GLA University Mathura | 2015-01 |
| Case Based Learning in Business & Management | QIP SHORT TERM COURSE, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Lecture on Structural Equation Modeling and Data Analysis | Panjabi University Patiala | 2014-01 |
| Thesis/Technical Writing | QIP IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Case Based Learning in Business & Management, | QIP SHORT TERM COURSE, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Strategic Human Resource Management | QIP SHORT TERM COURSE, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Cases on Strategic Human Resource Management | Continuing Education Centre IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Case Based Learning in Business & Management | QIP Centre, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Lecture on Motivation for security personnel | DOMS, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
| Lecture on team building for security personnel | DOMS, IIT Roorkee | 2020-07 |
Other work
- • EDITING EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 1. Guest Editor, Special issue on Sustainable Business in Digital Age, World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management, and Sustainable Development. EMERALD (2018) • REVIEWER RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE: 1. International Journal of Hospitality Management (ELSEVIER) 2. Journal of Workplace Learning (EMERALD) 3. The Learning Organization (EMERALD) 4. European Journal of Innovation Management (EMERALD) • REVIEWER OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS 1. The Learning Organization (EMERALD) 2. Current Directions in Psychological Science (ELSEVIER) 3. Psychological Report (Ammons Scientific) 4. Psychological Studies, (SPRINGER) 5. The International Journal of Human Resource Management (TAYLOR AND FRANCIS) 6. International Journal of Decision Science, Risk, and Management (INDERSCIENCE) 7. The International Journal of Management in Education (INDERSCIENCE) 8. The Journal of Asia Business Studies (EMERALD) 9. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (EMERALD) 10. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management, and Sustainable Development. (EMERALD) 11. Journal of Management Development. (EMERALD) 12. European Journal of Innovation Management. (EMERALD) 13. Journal of Workplace Learning (EMERALD) 14. Gender in Management (EMERALD) 15. International Journal of Manpower 16. Academy of Management ConferenceRefereed Journal Papers
Author ID: 26531322300
Web of Science Researcher ID : AAJ-2574-2020
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4728-0559
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
PUBLISHED (Early cites)
2020
- Yadav, S. & Lenka, U. (2020). Diversity Management: A systematic review. Equality, diversity and inclusion: An International Journal. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC- B; SSCI Impact Factor-1.28, Q1). http://doi/10.1108/EDI-07-2019-0197/full/pdf
- Yadav, S. & Lenka, U. (2020). Workforce diversity: from a literature review to future research agenda. Journal of Indian Business Research. EMERALD(Scopus, ABDC- C). http://doi/10.1108/JIBR-08-2019-0243/full/pdf
- Lenka, U. and Gupta, M. (2019, in press). An empirical investigation of innovation process in Indian pharmaceutical companies. European Journal of Innovation Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJIM-03-2019-0069. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-'C', SSCI Impact Factor- 1.793, Q2).
- Tiwari, B. & Lenka, U. (2018, in press). Employee engagement: A study of survivors in Indian IT/ITES sector. IIMB Management Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iimb.2019.10.003. ELSEVIER (Scopus, ABDC-‘B’, Q2).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2019, in press). Organizational learning and Gen Y employees’ affective commitment: The mediating role of competency development and moderating role of strategic leadership. Journal of Management & Organization. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERISTY PRESS https://doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2018.19. (Scopus, ABDC-‘B’, SSCI Impact Factor- 1.021, Q2).
PUBLISHED
2019
- Malik, P. & Lenka, U. (2019). Exploring interventions to curb workplace deviance: Lessons from Air India. Tourism Review, 74(3), 563-585. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC- 'B', SSCI Impact Factor- 1.060, Q2).
- Malik, P. & Lenka, U. (2019). Exploring the impact of perceive AMO framework on constructive and destructive deviance: Mediating role of employee engagement. International Journal of Manpower, 40(5), 994-1011. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-'A', SSCI Impact Factor- 0.882, Q2).
- Sharma, S. and Lenka, U. (2019). Exploring linkages between unlearning and relearning in organizations. The Learning Organization, 26(5), 500-517. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-'C', ESCI, Q2).
- Malik, P. & Lenka, U. (2019). Overcoming destructive deviance: Propositioning an integrated conceptual framework. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 27(3), 1148-1167. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-'B', ESCI, Q2).
- Baheti, S. & Lenka, U. (2019). An understanding of the creativity and innovation domain during the period 1990-2018: A scientometric study. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 5(1), 66-93. PRIMROSE HALL PUBLISHING (Scopus, Q3).
- Sharma, S. and Lenka, U. (2019). Value-added statement as a trigger to organizational unlearning. Development and Learning in Organizations, 33(6), 22-25. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-'C').
- Sharma, S. and Lenka, U. (2019). How organizations learn: Models uncovering the black box. Development and Learning in Organizations, 33(1), 20-23. . EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-'C').
2018
- Malik, P., Lenka, U. & Sahoo, D. K. (2018). Proposing micro-macro HRM strategies to overcome challenges of workforce diversity and deviance in ASEAN. Journal of Management Development, 37(1), 1-22. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC- ‘C’, ESCI, Q1).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2018). Development and retention of Generation Y employees: A conceptual framework. Employee Relations, 40(2), 433-455.. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC- ‘B’, SSCI Impact Factor-1.9, Q2).
- Tiwari, B. & Lenka, U. (2018). Engaging workforce in downsized firms: Scenario of Indian IT/ITES sector. Industrial and Commercial Training, 50(1), 32–38. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Malik, P. & Lenka, U. (2018). Integrating antecedents of workplace deviance: Utilizing AHP approach. Journal of Indian Business Research, 10(1), 101–122. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC- ‘C’, ESCI, Q3).
- Agarwal, S. & Lenka, U. (2018). Why research needed in women entrepreneurship in India: A viewpoint. International Journal of Social Economics, 45(7), 1042-1057. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘B’, ESCI, Q3).
- Chawla S. & Lenka U. (2018). Leadership in VUCA Environment. In: Dhir, S. & Sushil (Eds.) Flexible Strategies in VUCA Markets (pp. 213-224). Singapore: Springer. [Book Chapter]
2017
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2017). Linking knowledge sharing, competency development, and affective commitment: Evidence from Indian Gen Y employees. Journal of Knowledge Management, 21(4), 885-906. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘A’, SSCI Impact Factor-4.604, Q1).
- Lenka, U. & Agarwal, S. (2017). Role of women entrepreneurs and NGOs in promoting entrepreneurship: Case studies from Uttarakhand, India. Journal of Asia Business Studies, 11(4), 451–465. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘C’, ESCI, Q1).
- Agarwal, S., & Lenka, U. (2017). Does growth of ventures depend on competencies? Selected cases from India. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 31(2), 227-243. INDERSCIENCE (Scopus, Q2).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2017). How does mentoring contribute to Gen Y employees’ intention to stay? An Indian perspective. Europe’s Journal of Psychology, 13(2), 314–335. APA PsycINFO (Scopus, ESCI, Q2).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2017). Mentoring, social media, and Gen Y employees' intention to stay: Towards a conceptual model. International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 11(1/2), 28–41. INDERSCIENCE (Scopus, Q3).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2017). Investigating the Impact of Social Media on Gen Y Employees' Engagement: An Indian Perspective. International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals, 8(3), 29-48. IGI (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2017). Talent management: A burgeoning strategic focus in Indian IT industry. Industrial and Commercial Training, 49(3), 183-188. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2017). The impact of social media and collaboration on Gen Y employees' engagement, International Journal of Development Issues, 16(3), 289-299. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘C’).
2016
- Lenka, U., &Tiwari, B. (2016). Achieving Triple ‘P’ bottom line through resonant leadership: An Indian perspective. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 69(5), 694–703. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, ABDC-‘B’, Q1).
- Lenka, U., Gupta, M. & Sahoo, D. K. (2016). Research and development teams as a perennial source of competitive advantage for organizational creativity and innovation. Global Business Review, 17(3), 700-711. SAGE (Scopus, ESCI, ABDC-‘C’, Q2).
- Sahoo, D. K., & Lenka, U. (2016). Breaking the glass ceiling: Opportunity for the organization. Industrial and Commercial Training, 48(6), 311-319. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Naim, M. F. & Lenka, U. (2016). Knowledge sharing as an intervention for Gen Y employees’ intention to stay. Industrial and Commercial Training, 48(3), 142-148. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Agarwal, S. & Lenka, U. (2016). An exploratory study on the development of women entrepreneurs: Indian cases. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 18 (2), 232-247. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘B’, Q3).
- Chawla, S. & Lenka, U. (2016). Organizational level antecedents of learning organizations for Indian higher educational institutes: An exploratory study. International Journal of Management in Education, 10(1), 24-44. INDERSCIENCE (Scopus, Q3).
2015
- Chawla, S. & Lenka, U. (2015). A study on learning organizations in Indian higher educational institutions. Journal of Workplace Learning, 27(2), 142-161. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, ABDC-‘C’, Q2).
- Lenka, U. & Vandana (2015). A review on impact of socialization agents in breeding consumerism among children. Global Business Review, 16(5), 867-878. SAGE (Scopus, ESCI, ABDC-‘C’, Q2).
- Tiwari, B. & Lenka, U. (2015). Building and branding talent hub: An outlook. Industrial and Commercial Training, 47(4), 208-213. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Lenka, U. & Chawla, S. (2015). Higher educational institutes as learning organizations for building a strong employer brand. Industrial and Commercial Training, 47(5), 265-276. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Agarwal, S. & Lenka, U. (2015). Study on work life balance of women entrepreneurs - Review and research agenda. Industrial and Commercial Training, 47(7), 356-362. EMERALD (Scopus, ESCI, Q3).
- Lenka, U. & Vandana. (2015). Direct and indirect influence of interpersonal and environmental agents on materialism in children. Psychological Studies, 61, 55-66. SPRINGER (Scopus, Q3).
- Chawla, S. & Lenka, U. (2015). Resonant leaders: An impetus to change the organizations. Development and Learning in Organizations, 29(6), 17-19. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘C’).
- Tiwari, B. & Lenka, U. (2016). Building psychological safety for employee engagement in post-recession. Development and Learning in Organizations, 30(1), 19-22. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘C’).
2008–2014
- Lenka, U., Suar, D. & Mohapatra, P.K.J. (2010). Quality management practices of Indian commercial banks influencing customer satisfaction. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, 21(12), 1315-1341. TAYLOR & FRANCIS (Scopus, SSCI Impact Factor-2.18, Q1).
- Lenka, U., Suar, D. & Mohapatra, P.K.J. (2010). Soft and hard aspects of quality management practices influencing service quality and customer satisfaction in manufacturing-oriented services. Global Business Review, 11(1), 79–101. SAGE (Scopus, ESCI, ABDC-‘C’, Q2).
- Lenka, U., Suar, D. & Mohapatra, P.K.J. (2009). Service quality, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty in Indian commercial banks. Journal of Entrepreneurship, 18(1), 47-64. SAGE (Scopus, ABDC-‘C’, Q2).
- Lenka, U., & Suar, D. (2008). A holistic model of total quality management in services. ICFAI Journal of Management Research, 7(3), 56– 72(EBSCO)
- Vandana & Lenka, U. (2014). A review on the role of media in increasing materialism among children. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 133(1), 456–464.ELSEVIER (Scopus).
- Chawla, S. & Lenka, U. (2013). Role of transformational leaders in developing higher educational institutions as learning organizations- An Indian perspective. Global Journal of Finance and Management, 5(10), 30-33.
ACCEPTED
2020
- Malik, P. & Lenka, U. (2019, in press). Testing the mediating role of POS between perceived AMO framework and deviant behaviours in the Indian IT sector. European Journal of International Management. https://doi.org/10.1504/EJIM.2020.10022894. INDERSCIENCE (Scopus, SSCI Impact Factor-1.349, Q2).
- Malik, P. & Lenka, U. (2019, in press). Identifying HRM practices for disabling destructive deviance among public sector employees utilizing content analysis. International Journal of Organizational Analysis. EMERALD (Scopus, ABDC-‘B’, ESCI, Q2).
- Baheti, S. & Lenka, U. (2019, in press). Scientometric evaluation of International Journal of Business Excellence (2008–2019). International Journal of Business Excellence. INDERSCIENCE (Scopus, Q3).
- Baheti, S. & Lenka, U. (2019, in press). Sustainable innovation for sustainable business performance: A systematic review of recent literature (2008–2018). International Journal of Business Excellence. INDERSCIENCE (Scopus, Q3).
- Patra, B. C. & Lenka, U. (2019, in press). Analysis of barriers to entrepreneurial intentions of women: An analytic hierarchy process approach. International Journal of Business Excellence. INDERSCIENCE (Scopus, Q3).
- Tiwari, B., & Lenka, U. (2020). Resonant leadership: Scale development and validation of four-factor model in Indian study. Springer Book Series on Flexibility [Book Chapter]
