मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान जयपुर (राष्ट्रीय महत्व का संस्थान)
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (An Institute of National Importance)
Department of Management Studies

30

Journal Publications

13

Conference Publications

2

Research Projects

4

PhD Research Supervised

8

Awards & Honours

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee(2014)
    MBA from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar(2010)
    BBA from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar(2008)
Research Interests

Management Education, CSR, and Sustainable Development Strategy , Management Education for Sustainable Development, Qualitative Research.

Brief Research Profile

I am an Assistant Professor in the areas of General Management and Strategy at the Department of Management Studies, MNIT Jaipur. Prior to this, I was working at the TERI School of Advanced Studies. I have a PhD from IIT Roorkee. I have been a trainer at the Indian Institute of Coal Management Ranchi and the Rajasthan Police Academy, and a visiting faculty at Shiv Nadar University, and the University of Delhi. I have also been a Consultant to the United Nations, the Ministry of MSME, the Slow Ventures Pvt Ltd (an initiative by Neelesh Misra) and the Center for Research and Implementation of Sustainable Practices. My areas of research interest are CSR, sustainable business strategies, and management education. You may reach out to me at ritika.dms@mnit.ac.in. More details are on my website here https://ritika.stck.me/

  • Brand Management
  • Business Communication II
  • Business Communication-I
  • Innovation and Design Thinking
  • Strategic Management

    2024
  • Mahajan, R, Kumar, S, Lim, WM, Sareen, M, "The role of business and management in driving the sustainable development goals (SDGs): Current insights and future directions from a systematic review" , Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) Volume :00 / / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3712
  • 2023
  • Khan, MA and Mahajan, R, "Exploring Factors Influencing Circular Economy Adoption and Firm-Level Practices in the Agribusiness Sector: A Study of Indian Firms " , Environment Development and Sustainability (Springer ) Volume :00 / / 2023 DOI: NA
  • Mahajan, R, Lim, WM, Sareen, M, Kumar, K, Panwar, R, "Stakeholder theory" , Journal of Business Research (Science Direct) Volume :166 / / 2023 DOI: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0148296323004629
  • Mahajan, R, Lim, WM, Kumar, S, Sareen, M, "Covid-19 and Management Education: From pandemic to endemic " , The International Journal of Management Education (Elsevier) Volume :00 / / 2023 DOI: 00
  • Mahajan, R, Kumar, S and Agarwal, M, "Online teaching effectiveness: Lessons from Indian universities during the Covid-19 pandemic" , Global Business and Organizational Excellence (Wiley) Volume :00 / / 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22207
  • 2022
  • Mahajan, R and Sareen, M , "An Insight into CSR Funds for Education" , TerraGreen (TERI Press) Volume :15 / 1 / 2022
  • Agarwal, M and Mahajan, R , "Work-Life Balance and Mental Health of Indian Police" , Police Chief Magazine (Police Chief ) Volume :00 / 1 / 2022
  • Agarwal, M and Mahajan, R , "The influence of distributive and procedural justice on workfamily conflict, enrichment, and mental health of Indian police" , Police Practice and Research (Taylor and Francis) Volume :00 / 1 / 2022
  • Agrawal, M. and Mahajan, R, "The relationship between family cohesion, family-work conflict, enrichment and psychological health of Indian police" , Policing: An International Journal (emerald) Volume :0 / 1 / 2022
  • Sareen, M and Mahajan, R, "Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Who is the Kindest of Them All?" , TerraGreen (TERI PRESS) Volume :14 / 34-36 / 2022
  • 2021
  • Bandhyopadhyay, KR, Das, K and Mahajan, R, "Addressing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) through service learning in management education: insights from India" , International Journal of Educational Management (Emerald) Volume :2021 / 11 / 2021
  • Mahajan, R, "Why is it the Right Time to Loosen the Grip of Managerialism? A Commentary" , Jidnyasa (SIMS) Volume :12 / 75-78 / 2021
  • Mahajan, R, "Business Responsibility Reporting: The Challenges" , TerraGreen (TERI PRESS) Volume :13 / 34-37 / 2021
  • Mahajan, R, "Breaking Stereotypes in E-Mail Writing" , Journal of Applied Management-Jidnyasa (SIMB ) Volume :13 / 128-131 / 2021
  • Agrawal, M and Mahajan, R, "Work–family enrichment: an integrative review" , International Journal of Workplace Health Management (Emerald ) Volume :0 / 1 / 2021
  • Agrawal, M and Mahajan, R, "The effect of optimism on the work-family interface and psychological health of Indian police" , Policing: An International Journal (Emerald ) Volume :00 / 1 / 2021
  • 2020
  • Mahajan, R. and Bandhyopadhyay, KR , "Women Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development: A Study of Select Cases from the Energy Sector (In Press)" , Journal of Enterprising Communities : People and Places in the Global Community (Emerald) Volume :0 / 1 / 2020
  • Mahajan, R. , ""Sustainability of Indian management education institutions: Perspectives from leaders in academia" , International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (Emerald) Volume :21 / 613-626 / 2020
  • 2019
  • Mahajan, R, "Do Business Schools in India know the real Business World? Perspectives on Academia-Industry Collaboration" , International Journal of Management in Education (Inderscience Publishing ) Volume :13 / 185-204 / 2019
  • 2018
  • Mahajan, R and Bose, M, "Business Sustainability: Exploring the Meaning and Significance" , IMI Konnect (IMI Kolkata) Volume :7 / 8-13 / 2018
  • 2016
  • Mahajan, R, "Commentary to the Article; “Out of Focus or Inappropriate Paradigm Choice: What Happened to Management Research?" , Jidnyasa (Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies) Volume :8 / 57-63 / 2016
  • Mahajan, R., Agrawal, R., Sharma, V. and Nangia, V. , "Analysis of Challenges for Management Education in India using Total Interpretive Structural Modelling" , Quality Assurance in Education (Emerald Publishing, Uk) Volume :24 / 95-122 / 2016
  • 2015
  • Mahajan, R, "India’s Management Education Growth Story: A Retrospect" , AIMA Journal of Management and Research (AIMA) Volume :9 / - / 2015
  • Mahajan, R, "Corporate Social Responsibility Conundrum in India: Revisiting Carroll’s Pyramid and The Road Ahead" , Pacific Business Review (PIM, Udaipur ) Volume :7 / 92-96 / 2015
  • 2014
  • Mahajan, R, Nangia, VK and Sharma, V , "Management Education: Is it only for Business? " , Asian Management Review (Business Standard) Volume :9 / 53-57 / 2014
  • Mahajan, R., Agrawal, R., Sharma, V. and Nangia, V.K., "Identification and Modelling of Winners and Qualifiers for Management Institutes: Evidence from India" , International Journal of Management in Education (Inderscience) Volume :9 / 70-91 / 2014
  • Mahajan, R., Agrawal, R., Sharma, V. and Nangia, V.K. , "Factors affecting Quality of Management Education in India: An Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach" , International Journal of Educational Management (Emearld) Volume :28 / 379-399 / 2014
  • 2013
  • Sharma, V., Agrawal, R., Mahajan, R., and Sengar, A., "Role of Qualitative Research Methodology in Radical Researches" , International Journal of Business and Management Studies (The Social Sciences Research Society) Volume :2 / 239-250 / 2013
  • 2012
  • Nangia, V.K., Sharma, V., and Mahajan, R., "Postgraduate Management Education in India A Researchers Perspective" , Indore Management Journal (IIM Indore ) Volume :4 / 309-326 / 2012
  • Mahajan, R., Nangia, V.K. and Sharma, V, "Management Education Landscape in India: Issues, Challenges and Strategies" , AIMA Journal of Management and Research (AIMA) Volume :6 / - / 2012

    2020
  • Mahajan, R., "Management Education and Its Alignment With the Sustainable Development Goals: A Study of Selected Business Schools in India" , International Conference on Business, Economics, and Sustainable Development by :TERI and NISM at NISM Mumbai / / 2020
  • 2017
  • Mahajan, R, "Rethinking Management Education : Some Perspectives From the History of Management Education in India" , International Conference on Rethinking Management Education From Chanakya to Adam Smith by :Academy of Value Based Management at IIC New Delhi / / 2017
  • Mahajan, R, "Management Education for Sustainable Development: An Indian Perspective" , International Conference on Research, Business and Sustainability by :IIT Roorkee at Noida / / 2017
  • 2015
  • Mahajan, R, "India’s Management Education Growth Story: A Retrospect" , AIMA Research Conference by :AIMA at New Delhi / / 2015
  • 2014
  • Mahajan, R, "The Management Education Story : Historical Foundations and School of Thoughts" , PAN IIM World Management Conference by :Emerald at IIM Kohzikode / / 2014
  • 2013
  • Nangia, V.K., Sharma, V., Mahajan, R., and Jindal, A., "Management Education Landscape in India: Analyzing the Expectations of Students" , 5th IIMA Conference on Marketing in Emerging Economies by :IIM Ahmedabad at Ahmedabad / / 2013
  • Nangia, V.K., Sharma, V., and Mahajan, R., "The Contemporary Management Education Landscape: A Comparison of BRIC Nations" , International Conference on Trade, Markets & Sustainability by :Symbiosis University at Pune / / 2013
  • 2012
  • Mahajan,R, Sharma, V and Nangia, V, "Paradigmatic Analysis of Management Education in India" , Conference on Excellence in Research and Education by :IIM Indore at Indore / / 2012
  • Mahajan,R, Sharma, V and Nangia, V, "Management Education in India: Issues, Challenges, and Strategies " , 6th National Research Conference on Transforming Management Education for Sustainable Tomorrow? by :AIMA at New Delhi / / 2012
  • Nangia, V.K., Sharma, V., Mahajan, R. and Dalai, S.P. , "Analysis of Industry B-School Interface in Emergent India" , International Conference on Global Strategies for an Emergent India by :IIM Kohzikode at Kohzikode / / 2012
  • Nangia, V.K., Sharma, V., and Mahajan, R., "Marketing and Branding of MBA Programs in a Socially Connected World of Consumers" , International Marketing Conference by :IIM Calcutta at Kolkata / / 2012
  • 2011
  • Mahajan, R, Sharma, V and Nangia, V, "Marketing Research for Effective Management Education Delivery : The India Experience" , International Conference on Business and Technology by :FRI University at Dehradun / / 2011
  • Nangia, V.K., Sharma, V., and Mahajan, R., "Corporate Social Responsibility- a Conceptual Perspective" , National Conference on CSR by :Institute of Public Enterprise at Hyderabad / / 2011

  • Reference Book, "Management Education in India: Masters Speak" ISBN:9789384898120 published by - Bloomsbury Publishers Year: 2014 authors- Nangia, V.K., Sharma, V., Agrawal, R. and Mahajan, R
  • Reference Book, "Business, Economics and Sustainable Development The Emerging Issues " ISBN:9788179935927 published by - Bloomsbury Year: 2020 authors- Datta, M., Mahajan, R. and Bose, M.

  • Book Chapter, "Faculty Experiences with Teaching Sustainability in Management Education: A Study of Select Management Institutions in India" ISBN:9781785361234 published by - Edward Elgar Year: 2017 authors- Bandhyopadhyay, K.R. and Mahajan, R.
  • Book Chapter, "Education and Learning" ISBN:9788179935927 published by - TERI Press Year: 2016 authors- Chakraborty, P.G., Mahajan, R. and Thakur, A
  • Book Chapter, "ICT for Rural Market Development" ISBN:978-81-322-0746-7 published by - Springer Year: 2012 authors- Nangia V.K., Sharma, V., Sengar, A., and Mahajan, R. (2012)
  • Book Chapter, "Applying Circular Economy Principles to Agriculture: Selected Case Studies from the Indian Context" ISBN:978-981-16-3790-2 published by - Springer Year: 2021 authors- Aggarwal, V.and Mahajan, R.
  • Book Chapter, "Measuring Sustainability in India: A Comparative Assessment of Frameworks and Key Challenges" ISBN:978-3-031-26959-2 published by - Springer Year: 2023 authors- Mahajan, R

  • National level Short Term Course on Training on ESG and Sustainability Reporting at MNIT Jaipur , Jaipur , India from 17-11-2023 to 23-12-2023
  • National level Short Term Course on MDP on Sustainability Reporting at MNIT Jaipur , Jaipur, India from 27-04-2023 to 29-04-2023
  • National level Short Term Course on Sustainability Ambassadors Programme at MNIT Jaipur, Jaipur, India from 10-01-2023 to 14-01-2023
  • National level Short Term Course on Entrepreneurship Development Programme at MNIT Jaipur, Jaipur, India from 28-02-2022 to 04-04-2022
  • National level Short Term Course on Sustainability Ambassadors Programme sponsored by TEQIP-III at MNIT Jaipur, Jaipur, India from 04-01-2021 to 08-01-2021
  • International level Conference on Business, Economics and Sustainable Development at TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India from 17-01-2019 to 18-01-2019
  • International level Conference on Business, Economics and Sustainable Development at TERI School of Advanced Studies , New Delhi, India from 22-02-2018 to 23-02-2018
  • International level Workshop on Building Learning in Sustainability Science (BLISS) Summer School funded by UNEP at TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India from 18-04-2016 to 22-04-2016
  • National level Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods for Interdisciplinary Research at TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India from 07-04-2016 to 08-04-2016
  • International level Workshop on Building Learning in Sustainability Science (BLISS) Winter School funded by UNEP at TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India from 02-11-2015 to 06-11-2015
  • International level Workshop on Building Learning in Sustainability Science (BLISS) Summer School at TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India from 10-03-2014 to 14-03-2014

    Awarded
  • Monika Agrawal on Antecedents and outcomes of work-family experiences: A case study of Rajasthan police personnel” Year - 2020
  • Ongoing
  • Maaz Ahmad Khan on Application of Circular Economy Principles in Agri-Business Year - 2021
  • Shubhangi Rajawat on Sustainable Business Strategies in the Services Sector Year - 2021
  • Monica Sareen on Women Entrepreneurship Year - 2021

Title Total Outlay
(In Lacs)
Year Funding Agency Role
Enhancing Well-Being and Happiness of Employees5.042024-2024Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre PI
Business Models for Circular Economy5.502018-2018United Nations Environment Programme PI

Title Total Outlay
(In Lacs)
Year Funding Agency
Study Material for Management Training 0.502016-2016Ministry of MSME

  • Coordinator, Wellness in MNIT Jaipur from - 19-12-2022 to Till Date
  • Coordinator, Student Clubs in DMS, MNIT Jaipur from - 09-09-2020 to Till Date
  • Hostel Warden in MNIT Jaipur from - 28-07-2022 to 31-07-2023
  • Coordinator, Admissions in DMS, MNIT Jaipur from - 01-08-2021 to 15-01-2022
  • Co-Coordinator, Admissions in DMS, MNIT Jaipur from - 31-01-2020 to 30-06-2021
  • Program Coordinator in TERI School of Advanced Studies from - 01-01-2017 to 30-06-2019
  • Faculty Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Development Cell in TERI School of Advanced Studies from - 01-07-2015 to 30-06-2019

  • Selected for "Reporting on the Biodiversity Crisis in India" for Bootcamp given by Land Conflicts Watch Year - 2021
  • Invitation to teach at the United Nations Asian Leadership Academy at Chulalongkorn University for Training Program given by United Nations Year - 2018
  • Best Paper Award for Research Presented at the International Conference on Rethinking Management Education given by Academy of Value Based Management Year - 2017
  • Grant to attend the Second United Nations Winter School at AIT Bangkok for Training Program given by United Nations Year - 2016
  • Best Paper Award for Research Presented at the 71st Annual Convention & Sugar Expo, Hyderabad given by STAI Year - 2012
  • Junior Research Fellowship for PhD given by University Grants Commission Year - 2010
  • Gold Medal for Securing the highest marks in MBA given by Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Year - 2010
  • Gold Medal for Securing the highest marks in BBA (Hons) given by Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Year - 2008

SNo. Type Title Event Place Schedule
1TalkGRI Standards Training Program MNIT Jaipur Dec-2023
2TalkESG Job Prospects for Engineers Talk (Invited)MNIT Jaipur Nov-2023
3TalkSustainability Reporting Refresher Course on Sustainability Reporting University of Hyderabad Nov-2023
4TalkSocial Stock Exchange National SeminarJaipuria Institute of Management Indore Oct-2023
5KeynoteLiterature ReviewsFDPGD Goenka University Oct-2023
6TalkStudent Wellness Orientation ProgramSKIT JaipurSep-2023
7KeynoteESG Reporting National Conference on ESG Reporting Rajasthan Forestry & wildlife Training InstituteAug-2023
8TalkInterview Skills MIIC Internship Program 2023 MNIT Jaipur Jul-2023
9TalkWellness WorkshopFive Day Program for Student WellnessSKIT Jaipur May-2023
10TalkCan a Business Case be Made for Acting SustainablyInvited LectureJaipuria Institute of Management Noida Mar-2023
11KeynoteInto the Lives of Working Mothers: Insights from Academia and Industry Women DayIIIT RaichurMar-2023
12KeynoteCSRGuest LectureTERI School of Advanced Studies Dec-2022
13TalkIndian Ethos Atal FDP MNIT Jaipur Dec-2022
14TalkThings I Wish I knew In My College Days Orientation Session B Lal Institute of Biotechnology Jaipur Aug-2022
15TalkEthics in Research SeminarAligarh Muslim UniversityAug-2022
16TalkHRM Practices Training Program for RPS Officers Rajasthan Police Academy Jaipur Aug-2022
17TalkInterview Skills Training Program for Students of Polytechnic College MIIC, MNIT Jaipur Jul-2022
18TalkUnderstanding Organizational Sustainability and Sustainability Reporting Certitifcate Program on Leadership for Sustainable Development Centre for Business & Social Research&Centre for Research & Implementation of Sustainable PracticesJul-2022
19TalkSustainability ReportingInternational Conference GD Goenka University Jun-2022
20TalkQualitative Research 6th Annual Research SchoolMNIT JaipurJun-2022
21TalkWork Life Balance and Mental Health of Police Officers Training ProgramRajasthan Police Academy Jaipur May-2022
22TalkChallenges for Working MothersInterview InkpothubMar-2022
23TalkGender StereotypingNational SeminarNIT HamirpurMar-2022
24TalkRole of Communication in BusinessEntrepreneuship Development Program by NIESBUD and DMS, MNIT Jaipur MNIT Jaipur Mar-2022
25TalkChanging Role of HR During the Pandemic HR SummitGD Goenka University Feb-2022
26TalkDesign and Development of Sample Question Paper FDP Government Polytechnic Jashpur Feb-2022
27TalkComprehensive program for diploma students TrainingMIIC, MNIT Jaipur Jan-2022
28TalkQualitative Research Research Methodology Workshop GGSIP University, New Delhi Dec-2021
29TalkImpacts of Climate ChangeTraining ProgramInternational Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development Oct-2021
30KeynoteSDG-12 Responsible Consumption and ProductionSelf-Actualized Leaders Network Global Summit 2021 Defined Values Consultants Pvt LtdSep-2021
31TalkDiscussantDoctoral Research ConferenceTERI School of Advanced Studies Aug-2021
32TalkResearch Writing My Learning ExperienceNational FDPSt Josephs College of CommerceAug-2021
33TalkBusiness Models for Circular Economy MSME Innovation Series by NPC, Ministry of MSME and GIZ National Productivity Council, Jaipur Jun-2021
34TalkInculcating Inclusive Mindset Through Business Education: A Developing Country Perspective United Nations Global Forum (PRME)UNPRME Forum, Paris Jun-2021
35TalkBranding for Start-Ups S-Prenuer Program Centre for Research and Implementation of Sustainable Practices Jun-2021
36TalkTeaching using Social Media, Audio-Visual Aids and CasesAICTE Atal Academy sponsored FDPNIT Hamirpur May-2021
37TalkQualitative Research MethodologySpecial Lecture SeriesUniversity of Delhi Feb-2021
38TalkBuilding Sustainable Institutions Podcast By Mitti ke Rang - A Social Venture engaged in women entrepreneurshipDec-2020
39TalkSustainability Reporting and CSRTeqip III Sponsored FDPRajasthan Technical University, Kota and Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Jaipur Dec-2020
40TalkUnderstanding Qualitative ResearchResearch Seminar Series TEQIP-III at MNIT Jaipur, IEEE student branch of MNIT Jaipur IEEE Rajasthan Subsection Sep-2020
41TalkSustainability Reporting Energy Auditors & Managers Meet National Productivity Council and Gujarat Energy Development Agency Sep-2020
42TalkBusiness Impact of Climate Change Traning Program for Government Officials International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development, JaipurAug-2020
43TalkUnwinding the Business Case for Sustainability Invited LectureStudent Club, Panjab University Apr-2020
44TalkQualitative ResearchInvited LectureTERI School of Advanced Studies Apr-2020
45TalkBusiness and Sustainable Development International Conference on Business Economics and Sustainable Development (Session Chair)National Institute of Securities Management, Mumbai Mar-2020
46KeynoteProductivity and EnvironmentInauguration of the Productivity WeekNational Productivity Council, JaipurFeb-2020
47TalkCircular Economy for Productivity and Sustainability Inaugural Ceremony of Productivity WeekNational Productivity Council, JaipurFeb-2019
48TalkBusiness Models for Circular Economy Asian Circular Economy Leadership AcademyChulalongkorn University, BangkokDec-2018
49Talk Qualitative ResearchTwo Day Workshop Academic Staff College, Lovely Professional UniversityDec-2018
50TalkCSR Impact AssessmentTraining Program for Managers of Coal India Ltd.Indian Institute of Coal Management, RanchiAug-2018
51TalkCreative ExcellenceTraining Program for Mid-level Managers of Coal India Ltd.Indian Institute of Coal Management, RanchiAug-2018
52TalkQualitative Research MethodsFaculty Development Program for Royal University of BhutanNew DelhiMay-2018
53TalkSustainability Implications for Academia and BusinessInvited LectureJindal Global UniversityMar-2018
54TalkIntegrating Sustainable Consumption and Production in UG EducationTraining Programme for Government Officials of LAO PDRNew DelhiNov-2017
55TalkFundaments of Management Training Program for Officials of Royal University of BhutanNew DelhiMay-2017
56TalkRole of Business in Sustainable DevelopmentExpert Lecture Guru Nanak Dev University College, JalandharFeb-2017
57TalkBusiness SustainabilityExpert LectureDAV College, JalandharFeb-2017

S.No. Category Name of Activity Organization Place Position Schedule
1NationalThesis Examination GD Goenka University Gurgaon Examiner Nov-2023
2NationalDREC Member Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Jammu DREC Member Oct-2023
3NationalPhD Progress Feedback Poornima University Jaipur Guest Expert Sep-2023
4NationalDREC Member TERI School of Advanced Studies New Delhi DREC Member Aug-2023
5NationalTechnical FestDr B Lal Institute of Biotechnology Jaipur Judge Dec-2023