Sunakshi Gupta

 Sunakshi Gupta Mobile no- E-mail.- Career Objective I aim to find a challenging position that meets my competencies, capabilities, education, and experience. I want to work for the benefit of the organization and society as a whole. Current Status I have defended my Ph.D. thesis titled, Psychological Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Decision-Making: Effectuation And Causation Approach, to the University of Jammu for the Award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Management on 29 November 2024 under the UGC-JRF scheme. Publications 1. Gupta, S., Parrey, A. H., Jha, S., & Singh, K. K. (2024). A qualitative investigation of contemporary leadership models for sustainable businesses in times of crises. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management. https://doi.org/10.1007/s- 2. Gupta, S., Jha, S., Paliwal, M., & Dogra, P. (2024). The impact of entrepreneurial cognitive styles and entrepreneurial orientation on innovation performance of organizations in northern India. Kybernetes, 53(12),-. https://doi.org/10.1108/K- 3. Parrey, A. H., & Gupta, S. (2023). Effectuation and Causation Decision-making Logics: Scale Development and Validation. MANTHAN: Journal of Commerce and Management, 10(2), 1–27. https://doi.org/-/jpi.manthan.v10i- 4. Dogra, P., Gupta, S., & Kour, G. (2022). Connecting the Dots of Entrepreneurial Growth in Agrarian Economy: A Bibliometric Analysis. FOCUS: Journal of International Business, 9(2), 117–135. https://doi.org/-/jpi.focus.v9i- 5. Jha, S., Gupta, S., Kumar, J., & Rawat, S. (2022). 39 Bakers: roadmap to profitability through customer management. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 12(4), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS- Book Chapter Gupta, S., Parrey, A. H., & Jha, S. (2024). A Systematic Review on Effectuation and Causation: Applying Antecedents, Decisions, and Outcomes (ADO) Framework. In EMERGING HORIZONS: Business and Society in the Post-Pandemic Era (Vol. 2, pp. 226–240). CRC PRESS. Paper Presentations in Conferences 1. Presented the paper titled “The Role of Entrepreneurial Cognitive Styles and Entrepreneurial Orientation on Innovation Performance: Pre and Post- COVID-19 Pandemic” in the First Virtual International Conference on Sustainable Finance, Economics & Accounting in the Pre- and Post-Pandemic Era organised by the Indian Institute of Management, Jammu in association with the University of Bradford, the United Kingdom from 30 July 2021- 31 July 2021. 2. Presented the paper titled “Avenues of Entrepreneurial Growth in Agrarian Economy: A Bibliometric Analysis” at the Regional Conference on Specialty Agriculture in the Context of Farm Economy of Himalayan Region organised by the Division of Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness Management, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu in collaboration with Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai from 21 September 2022 - 22 September 2022. 3. Presented & and received the Best Paper Award for the paper entitled “Systematic Review, Synthesis, and Future Research Agenda: Entrepreneurs Personality and Decision-making Logics” on the sustainable HR Practices: Diverse, Inclusive, Agile and Gig Workforce at the S-TEAM conference organised by Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune in collaboration with EM Normandie Business School, Paris from 26 September 2022 - 30 September 2022. 4. Presented the paper titled “How to Lead Effectively During Crises Like the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Qualitative Investigation of Contemporary Leadership Models” at DigITS International Conference 2022, organised by the School of Business, Woxsen University from 29 October 2022 - 30 October 2022. 5. Presented the paper titled “Upskilling and Reskilling E-Skills Self-efficacy in Fostering Innovation: An Empirical Investigation” at 2nd PRITAM SINGH MEMORIAL (PRISM) CONFERENCE held at the Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur, from 17 November 2022 -19 November 2022. 6. Presented the paper titled “A Systematic Review on Effectuation and Causation: Applying Antecedents, Decisions and Outcomes (ADO) Framework” at SIMS 13th Annual International Research Conference held at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies from 15 December 2022 - 17 December 2022. 7. Presented the paper titled “A Qualitative Investigation of Contemporary Leadership Models for Sustainable Businesses in Times of Crises” at the 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering, Technology and Business Management (ICRTETBM-2024) (Theme: Digitization Transformation and Business Operations) held from 21 February 2024 - 23 February 2024 at Amity University, Noida, India.  8. Presented the paper titled “Role of Disruptive HRM Practices in Enhancing Organisational Effectiveness” at the Three Day International Conference on Innovation and Sustainability in Business Development at the International Centre for Cross-Cultural Research and Human Resource Management (ICccR & HRM) University of Jammu in collaboration with the School of Business and Management, The University of the South Pacific, Fiji and Directorate of Distance & Online Education University of Jammu from 22 February 2024 - 24 February 2024. Webinars/E-conclave Attended 1. Attended Four Day Webinar on “An Effective Research Paper Writing Skill” organised by Bhagwan Mahavir University from 13 April -16 April 2020. 2. Attended One Day Webinar on “Bridging GAPS Between Technology and Market Expectation” organised by Bhagwan Mahavir University on 1 May 2020. 3. Attended a Webinar on “Brand U Development and Learning the Basics of Creating a Future with AI” organised by the Global Institute of Technology, Jaipur, on 22 May 2020. 4. Attended Webinar on “Branding the Small Brands” organised by Bhagwan Mahavir University on 26 May 2020. 5. Attended E- Conclave on “Trends in Education and Business” organised by Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, from 29 May 2020 – 31 May 2020. 6. Attended a National Webinar on “Decoding Digital Pedagogy: A Practical Approach” organised by the Albertian Institute of Management on 5 June 2020. 7. Attended One Day Webinar on “Foundation of Research” organised by Students for Holistic Development of Humanity (J&K) from 1 June 2020. 8. Attended International Webinar on “HR Challenges and Responses- Under Global Pandemic” organised by Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai, on 13 June 2020. 9. Attended National Webinar on “Leadership in Times of Crisis” organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Shri Ram College of Commerce, the University of Delhi on 20 May 2020. 10. Attended Three Day National webinar on “COVID-19 & Indian Economy” organised by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, in collaboration with Students for Holistic Development of Humanity (SHODH) & knowledge partner ICSSR from 9 June 2020 - 11 June 2020. 11. Attended One Day Webinar on “Plan Your Research Effectively Using Scopus & Science Direct from Elsevier” organised by the University of Jammu on 29 May 2020. 12. Attended One Day National Webinar on “Online Tools for Higher Education in Digital Era” organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Government First Grade College, Vijayapur, on 13 June 2020. 13. Attended Webinar on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” organised by P.S.R. Engineering College on 30 June 2020. 14. Attended National Webinar on “Effective and efficient Writing of Research Papers for Web of Science, Scopus Indexed Journal and Conference Papers with Typeset Research Studio” organised by Anjuman-I-Islam’s M.H. Saboo Siddik Polytechnic, Byculla, Mumbai on 21 July 2020. 15. Attended Webinar on “How to Publish Open Access with Taylor & Francis” organised by Taylor & Francis Group on 29 July 2020. 16. Attended National Level Webinar on “Art of Writing Articles and Publishing in H-Indexed Journals” organised by Samshodhana- Faculty Research Cell, School of Commerce, JAIN (Deemed-To-Be University) on 7 August 2020. 17. Attended National Level Webinar on “A Sustainable Response to COVID-19 – The New Normal” organised by CMS, JAIN (Deemed-To-Be University) on 27 May 2020. 18. Participated in the International Webinar on “Public Health, Women’s Agency and Peacebuilding: Women’s Rights, Recognition and Protection during COVID 19 Pandemic” held from 6 August 2020- 11 August 2020. The event was organized by The Law School, University of Jammu in collaboration with Yakjah Reconciliation and Development Network and International Civil Society Action Network. 19. Attended National Webinar on “Effective and efficient Writing of Research Papers for Web of Science, Scopus Indexed Journal and Conference Papers with Typeset Research Studio & Nexus International Company” organised by RAMCO Institute of Technology on 29 August 2020. 20. Attended International Webinar on “Strengthening Your Understanding of Research Journals (Reading, Referencing and Publishing)” organised by K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce in collaboration with ELSEVIER on 10 July 2021. 21. Attended Two Day Webinar on “Navigating the Pathways of Research Publishing in Scopus-indexed Journals” Organized by the Research and Consultancy Cell, Vidya Prabodhini College (VPCCECM), Goa, on 24 September – 25 September 2021. 22. Attended the Webinar on “Effective Research Planning and Execution Using Scopus and ScienceDirect” organised by the University of Jammu on 17 December 2021. Faculty Development Program (FDP)/Virtual Management Development Program (MDP) Attended 1. Attended Faculty Development Program on “Research Methodology: Tools & Techniques” organised by IILM College of Engineering & Technology from 18 May 2020 – 22 May 2020. 2. Attended Faculty Development Program on “Outcome Based Education and Accreditation” organised by IILM College of Engineering & Technology from 25 May 2020 – 29 May 2020. 3. Attended Online Faculty Development Program on “Enhancing Research Work of PhD Aspirants through Systematic Approach” organised by Lokmanaya Tilak College of Engineering in association with Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, from 8 June 2020 – 10 June 2020. 4. Attended Short Term Training online FDP on “Strategic Planning for Higher Education Institutions: Challenges, Tools and Techniques” from 8 February 2021 – 13 February 2021 at Model Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. 5. Attended Virtual Management Development Program on “The Next Phase of Business & Environmental Sustainability” organised by JAIN (Deemed-To-Be University) on 26 March 2021. 6. Attended One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Qualitative Research Analysis Using NVivo” organised by the School of Business Studies, Sharada University, from 15 May 2021 – 19 May 2021. 7. Attended Two Days National Faculty Development Program on “Aspects of Research Paper Writing” organised by Khandelwal Vaish Girls Institute of Technology, Jaipur, from 25 June 2021 – 26 June 2021. 8. Attended Faculty Development Program (FDP)/ Refresher Couse on “Research Methods and Data Analysis Techniques” organised by the School of Business Studies in collaboration with Faculty Induction Development Cell (FIDC), Central University of Jammu, J&K from 26 July 2021- 16 August 2021(22 Days) and obtained Grade A. 9. Attended Five-day online Faculty Development Programme on “Systematic Literature Review, Bibliometric analysis, and Mendeley” organised by Amity Business School, Amity University Chhattisgarh, from 23 June 2022 – 27 June 2022. 10. Attended one-week “FDP on Systematic Literature Review” organised by Management Research Center, Sharda School of Business Studies from 26 September to 2022- 2 October 2022. 11. Attended the Faculty Development Program of SIMSARC’22 on “Pandemic to Endemic: Propositions for the Future” organised by Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies on 15 December 2022. 12. Attended two week short term course on “Research Methodology through ICT” organized by Education and Educational Management Department, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research ,Chandigarh from 7 May 2018- 18 May 2018. Workshop/Seminars Attended 1. Attended One Day Online Workshop on “ICT Based Teaching- Learning Tools” organised by Inquire Hub, Registered under the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, on 31 May 2020. 2. Attended the National Workshop on “Research Methodology” organised by the School of Business Studies in collaboration with the Faculty Induction Development Cell (FIDC), Central University of Jammu, J&K, from 15 June 2021- 30 June 2021. 3. Attended “9 Week International Case Development Competency Training on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Emerging markets-IEEM 2021” organised by the School of Business Studies, Sharda University-G. Noida, India, from 22 April 2021- 30 June 2021. 4. Attended a National Level HR Seminar on “Reimagining People Management and Employee Experience” organised by CMS, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, on 23 July 2021. 5. Attended the Workshop on “SLR Meta-analysis and Bibliography Research Online Workshop” organised by the Department of Biochemistry, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of DBT sponsored Star College Scheme from 12 November 2021-16 November 2021. 6. Attended the E-Workshop on “Case Study as a Pedagogical Tool for Management Teaching” organised by the Department of Management Studies, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, from 2 August 2021- 6 August 2021. 7. Attended Two Day Workshop on “Entrepreneurship” organised by the University Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Centre, the University of Jammu, in collaboration with J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute from 21 December 2021 -22 December 2021.  8. Attended Workshop on " Smart PLS-SEM” organised by School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Gr. Noida from 7 March 2022 -12 March 2022.  9. Attended Workshop on “Structural Equation Modeling: Advances in Research Methodology and Research Publications” organized by Department of Humanities and Management, Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar from 3 July 2023-7 July 2023. 10. Attended Five days Workshop on “Structural Equation Modelling using SmartPLS 4” organized by EdMaestro Pvt. Ltd., India, with support from SmartPLS GmbH, Germany, from 17 July 2023-21 July 2023. 11. Attended One-day Workshop on “Impact of PM Ujjwala Yojana in Empowering Households: A Study on Jammu & Kashmir UT” organized by The Business School, University of Jammu on 24 February 2024. 12. Attended National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights: Implementation and Enforcement” under intellectual property rights awareness program in E&IT sector held from 14 January – 15 January 2016 organized by University Business Incubation Centre (UBIC), Central University of Jammu, J&K. Professional Experience Designation: Assistant Professor Institution: Yogananda college of Engineering and technology, Gurha Brahmana, Jammu. Duration: 27 January, 2017 to 2 July 2019 Job Responsibilities Developing an excellent rapport with students. Fostering a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement. Proficient in developing skills in students and provide them a growing path. Employ differentiated teaching methods, incorporating audio and visual activities to address all learning styles. Provide individualized instruction to keep all students at expected skill level. Conducting weekly and monthly assessment tests to check the performance and improvement of the students. Achievements/Awards Best Paper Award for the research paper titled “Systematic Review, Synthesis, and Future Research Agenda: Entrepreneurs Personality and Decision-making Logics” on the sustainable HR Practices: Diverse, Inclusive, Agile and Gig Workforce at the S-TEAM conference organised by Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune in collaboration with EM Normandie Business School, Paris from 26 September 2022 - 30 September 2022. I received a fellowship from the University Grant Commission (UGC-JRF/SRF) from 3 July 2019 to 30 April 2024 for my Ph.D. research work. Reviewer for Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Kybernetes, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, and The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. On March 18, 2018, Nobel laureate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama conferred the University Gold Medal on me for securing the highest percentage marks. I have been adjudged a highly commendable winner in the Competition Success Review Essay Contest three times: in October 2017(Power of Positive Thinking), February 2018 (Skill Development is the Need of the Hour), and June 2018( Agriculture For Prosperity). Bagged Third prize in inter-university Business Fest organized by MIET, Jammu on 11 March 2015 for Marketing Pitch. I had participated in 2014 International Essay competition for young people organized by UNESCO. Bagged cash prizes of Rs. 50000 (2013) and Rs. 35000 (2009) for the essay competition organized by the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (P.C.R.A.).I was invited to New Delhi at Vigyan Bhawan (2009) and Dr. D.S. Kothari Auditorium (2013) to attend the oil & gas fortnight. I have won First prize in an essay competition organized by BIG 92.7 FM. Received Certificate of Merit at school level for Helpful and Cooperative student for the year-. Extra Co-curricular Activities Coordinator of Entrepreneurship and Career Development conclave 2017 at Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology held on 19 February 2017. Coordinator of Departmental activities organized in the Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology, Gurha Brahmana, Jammu. Summer Internships “An Assessment of statutory compliances: A study of Ultimate Fleipack Limited.” Worked as summer trainee in Ultimate Flexipack Limited. Lane No,2, Phase-1 , Sidco Industrial complex, Bari Brahmana, Jammu-th June,15- 10th August,15). “Production of valuable Phytochemicals from the callus and suspension cultures of Atropa Belladonna”. Worked in I.I.I.M. (Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine), Canal road Jammu (J&K), India under the guidance of Dr. Suphla Gupta (14th Jan,14 - 16th May,14). “Isolation of bioactive compound from the extracts of endophytic fungus of plant Thevetia Peruviana”. Worked as a summer trainee in I.I.I.M. (Indian institute of integrative medicine), Canal road Jammu (J&k),India under the guidance of Dr.Sundeep Jaglan (28th May,13 – 18th July,13) Worked as a summer trainee in Himalaya Research lab Sidco complex industrial area Bari Brahmana, Jammu and learned various instrument operations such as spectrophotometers, flash point apparatus, centrifuge. (1st June,12 – 15th June,12) Educational Qualification Degree Percentage of Passing Year of Passing Board/University JRF- NET(Lab welfare/HRM- CBSE-UGC NET(Lab welfare/HRM) 63.43% 2017 CBSE-UGC MBA(HRM) 9.46 CGPA(Gold Medalist- Central University of Jammu B.Tech (Industrial Biotechnology) 8.32 CGPA- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra(J&K) 12th 68.8%- J.K. Public school Kunjwani, Jammu 10th 85.8%- Carmel Convent School, Jammu Areas of Interest Human Resource Management Entrepreneurship Organizational Behaviour Entrepreneurship Development Proficiency Computer proficiency: Software - Microsoft Office, iTunes, Bioinformatics software. Programming - C, Data structures Research proficiency: SPSS, SMART PLS 4, Biblioshiny, Vos Viewer. Strengths I am focused and committed to my work. I endeavor to give my best efforts to the job undertaken and won't give up until I taste the success of it. Good grasping power and keen interest in enhancing my knowledge. Good presentation skills and communication skills. Personal Information Father’s Name Navin Gupta Mother’s Name Renu Gupta Date of birth - Place of Birth Jammu(J&K), India Nationality Indian Gender Female Hobbies Painting, Calligraphy, Essay writing, slogan writing. Languages known Hindi, English References Dr. Jaya Bhasin ( HOD, Department of HRM & OB, Central University of Jammu) E-mail id:-Dr. Aubid Hussain (Assistant Professor, The Business School, University of Jammu) E-mail id:- DECLARATION I declare that the above information is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. PLACE: Jammu