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HARINI K N

Assistant Professor & Co-Chair: MBA – IB Program

Area:

Strategy and General Management

Edu:

Fellow Program in Management (FPM) in Strategic Management (XLRI, Jamshedpur), PGDM [Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Hyderabad], B.Sc. – Economics, Mathematics, Statistics [Triple Major – (Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru)]

Date of Joining:

1st Sep 2022

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Biography

  • Harini K N has completed her Fellow Program in Management (FPM) in Strategic Management from XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur. Her thesis title is: ‘Firms’ Response to Recessionary Conditions – A Study in the Indian Context’. She has completed her graduation in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics (Triple Major) from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru and her PGDM from Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Hyderabad. She received a Silver Medal for securing the second highest CGPA in her post-graduation degree. She has published papers in highly reputed international journals in the area of Management and has presented her work at several leading national and international conferences. She also serves as a reviewer for conferences and ABDC listed journals.

Teaching

  • Strategic Management
  • Strategic Networks & Alliances
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • International Business
  • Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management

Research

  • Strategic Networks & Alliances
  • Decision making under Uncertainty
  • International Business
  • Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management
  • Strategic HRM – Employee Wellbeing & Health at workplace

Publications

  • Harini, K. N., & Thomas, M. T. (2020). Understanding interorganizational network evolution. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. [ISSN 0885-8624] [DOI 10.1108/JBIM-05-2019-0263] [ABDC – A, SCOPUS Q1]
  • Harini, K. N., & Nilkantham Savithri. (2022). Role of yoga in managing the consequences of work stress – a review. Health Promotion International. [ISSN 0957-4824] [DOI https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac038] [ABDC – A, SCOPUS Q1]

  • Nilkantham, Savithri, Harini, K.N., & Singh, Amit (2023). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Yoga for Thyroid Dysfunction: A Cross-sectional Survey Using a Tableau Approach. Advances in Mind-body Medicine. [ISSN 14703556] [Link https://europepmc.org/article/med/38345772]  [SCOPUS Q3]

  • Harini, K. N., & Thomas, M. T. (2024).How do firms’ respond during recession – a review and future research agenda. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. [ISSN 0885-8624] [DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-10-2023-0576] [ABDC – A, SCOPUS Q1]

Conferences and Workshops

    Conferences:

  • Ishwar Haritas, &Harini, K. N., ‘Solving’ as a Key Course Learning Outcome (CLO) in Postgraduate (PG) Management Education, presented at the 12th International Research Symposium in Service Management hosted by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) and T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, between 6th – 9th August 2024.
  • Peri Gowri Shankar Praveen Kumar, &Harini, K. N., Gamification by micro-influencers through performance marketing: A systematic literature review using TCCM framework, presented at the 12th International Research Symposium in Service Management hosted by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) and T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, between 6th – 9th August 2024.

  • Harini, K. N., Agripreneurship: From Field to Fortune – A Review, presented at the 8th Manipal Research Colloquium held at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, between 12th – 13th April 2024.

  • Harini, K. N.&Nilkantham Savithri, Yoga and Spirituality at Workplace: Towards a Conceptual Model, presented at the TAPMI International Research Conference on Reimagining People Management (TIRCRPM)held at T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, between 28th – 30th March 2024.

  • Harini, K. N.,Moonlighting – The Way of Working in the Contemporary Workforce, presented at the 9th Pan IIM World Management Conference hosted by IIM Sambalpur between 21st – 24th January 2024.

  • Harini, K. N.,Cartoon Cases as a Pedagogical Approach for Management Education, presented at the 9th Pan IIM World Management Conference hosted by IIM Sambalpur between 21st – 24th January 2024.
  • Anushk Wadhwa, Kiran RaosahebSanap, &Harini, K. N.,Unravelingthe Web of Corporate Power: An in-depth Analysis of Board Interlocks, presented at the 16th ISDSI-Global Conference hosted by IIM Ranchi between 27th – 29th December 2023.
  • Shreya Krishna, &Harini, K. N.,Global Business Strategies of Firms During and Post Covid-19, presented at the 16th ISDSI-Global Conference hosted by IIM Ranchi between 27th – 29th December 2023.

  • Harini, K. N.,Media in Esports – A Review, presented at the 16th ISDSI-Global Conference hosted by IIM Ranchi between 27th – 29th December 2023.

  • Harini, K. N., Understanding Organizational Practices in Navigating Deglobalization Challenges, presented at the 16th ISDSI-Global Conference hosted by IIM Ranchi between 27th – 29th December 2023.
  • Harini, K. N., & Thomas, M. T., Firms’ Responses to Economic Uncertainty during a Recession – An exploratory study, presented at the Seventh Biennial Conference of the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM 2022) held at IIM Rohtak between 6th – 8th January 2022.
  • Harini, K. N., & Thomas, M. T., Firms’ Responses and Decisions during a Crisis – Towards a Conceptual Model, presented at the Seventh Biennial Conference of the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM 2022) held at IIM Rohtak between 6th – 8th January 2022.
  • Harini, K. N., The Role of Socially Responsible Investors in the Corporate Governance of a Firm, presented at the 23rd Annual Convention of the Strategic Management Forum (SMF) hosted by IIM Nagpur between 27th – 30th December 2021.
  • Harini, K. N., Understanding Structural Inertia – A critique, presented at the 23rd Annual Convention of the Strategic Management Forum (SMF) hosted by IIM Nagpur between 27th – 30th December 2021.
  • Harini, K. N., Research in Entrepreneurship – Some critical conversations, presented at the ISDSI-Global Conference 2021 hosted by IIM Nagpur between 27th – 30th December 2021.
  • Harini, K. N., Strategic Networks – A Review, presented at the ISDSI-Global Conference 2021 hosted by IIM Nagpur between 27th – 30th December 2021.
  • Harini, K. N., Harmony of Relationships – Defining the Interorganizational Network Construct, presented at the 8th Pan IIM World Management Conference organized by IIM Kozhikode between 16th – 18th December 2021.
  • Harini, K. N., & Nilkantham Savithri., Role of Yoga in Managing Work Stress – A Review, presented at the EURAM 2021 Conference hosted by Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada between 16th – 18th June 2021.
  • Harini, K. N., Antecedents to Coopetition Strategies for Organizations, presented at the 22nd Annual Convention of the Strategic Management Forum (SMF) organized by IIM Ranchi between 21st – 23rd December 2020.
  • Harini, K. N., Case Study – Rex Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (REPL) – Positioning for Future Growth and Success, presented at the 22nd Annual Convention of the Strategic Management Forum (SMF) organized by IIM Ranchi between 21st – 23rd December 2020.
  • Harini, K. N., Carbon Emissions & Ecological Business Conscience of Coal, Oil & Gas Businesses in India, presented at the Doctoral Symposium 2020 organized by IIM Kozhikode from 9th – 11th December 2020.
  • Harini, K. N., Understanding Internationalization of Emerging Market Firms, presented at the Sixth Biennial Conference of the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM 2020) held at IIM Tiruchirappalli 2nd – 4th January 2020.
  • Harini, K. N., Antecedents to Priority Dyadic Partnership Formation in Industry Networks, presented at the Seventh PAN IIM World Management Conference held at IIM Rohtak from 12th – 14th December 2019.
  • Harini, K. N., Strategic Partner Selection: A Networks Perspective, presented at the Sixth PAN IIM World Management Conference held at IIM Bangalore from 13th to 15th December 2018.

    • Workshops:

  • I am a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® by the Association of Master Trainers.LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is a method forexploring and dealing with real issues andchallenges in real-time. It is a science-basedprocess that draws on extensive research fromthe fields of business, organizationaldevelopment, psychology, and learning. Byusing Lego bricks and a facilitated process, individuals can explore complex business challenges in acreative and engaging manner.
  • I teach X-Culture for MBA students, and I am an X-Culture Global Virtual Team Certified Coach (2023-1). X-Culture is a large-scale international experiential learning and business consulting project that typically involves over 6,000 MBA and business students from over 150 universities in 43 countries on six continents every semester. Over 100,000 students have participated in the project since its inception in 2010. The students are placed in global virtual teams of about six, each student coming from a different country. Working with people from around the globe and dealing with cultural differences, time-zone dispersion, and global communication challenges, the teams complete a consulting business project for a real multinational company.
  • I have participated in several workshops by Taylor & Francis Group on the topics of Excellence in Peer Review, How to Effectively Promote Your Research on social media, Understanding Open Access Publishing Process, Emerging Trends in Open Research, and Publishing High-Quality Open Access Articles.
  • I have participated in several workshops by Springer Natureon the topics of Improving Research Visibility through social media, AI in Research & Publishing, and Understanding Open Access Publishing Process.
  • I have participated in several workshops byWileyon the topics of Driving Visibility for your Published Research and How to Publish Open Access.
  • Application selected for and presented at the International Journal of Management Reviews (IJMR) “Theorizing through Literature Reviews workshop” session as part of the Pre-Conference Workshop at the Seventh Biennial Conference of the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM 2022) scheduled on 6th January 2022, hosted by IIM Rohtak.
  • Manuscript Writing, Selection of Journals & Article Submission Process conducted by Oxford University Press at XLRI Jamshedpur (January, 2019).
  • Participated in the New Doctoral Students Summit (NDS) workshop organized by SMS India Special Conference held at ISB, Hyderabad on 16th December 2018.
  • Pre- Conference Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling held on 12th December, 2018 at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
  • Guide to Getting Published, conducted by Emerald Publishing at XLRI Jamshedpur (September, 2018).
  • Participated in a workshop on Research Quality, Productivity and Qualitative Methodology by ILR School, Cornell University (USA) at XLRI, India from 4th – 8th December 2017.

Awards

  • Awarded 2nd runner-up for paper presented at the Doctoral Symposium 2020 organized by IIM Kozhikode from 9th – 11th December 2020.
  • Awarded Silver Medal for securing second highest CGPA in the Post Graduate Diploma in Management program at Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Hyderabad (2014-2016).
  • Awarded the Certificate of Distinction for overall excellence in 10th Standard International Certificate of Education, University of Cambridge, International Examination IGCSE (2008-2009).

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