Dr. Anushree Mehta (Karani) is an Associate Professor at Shanti Business School with over 13 years of academic and research experience in Human Resource management, Organizational Behaviour, HR Analytics, and related domains. She holds an MBA (HR), a Ph.D. in Management Studies, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from ICSSR at Sardar Patel University. Her research primarily focuses on psychological contracts, employee well-being, and the future of work in hybrid settings. She has published extensively in reputed ABDC- and ABS-listed journals, presented papers at national and international conferences, and received multiple best paper awards. Dr. Mehta has also been invited as a resource person for numerous faculty development programmes and research workshops, and has successfully organized FDPs with funding support. Alongside her academic career, she contributes to research communities through mentorship, workshops, and collaborations with leading institutions.
Education Qualification: MBA, Ph.D., Post-Doc
Teaching Interests: Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Research Methodology, Compensation Management and Performance Management.
Research Interests: Psychological Contract, Employee Well-being, Future of Work, and Workplace Behavior in Evolving Employment Contexts, Stress and Coping behaviour, Mixed-method research
Academic Experience:
Institute: Shri Jairambhai Patel Institute of Business Management and Computer Applications
Duration: 20/02/2017 to 7/7/2025
Designation: Assistant Professor
Overview: Taught subjects such as Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Compensation Management,
Institute: 02/05/2014-19/2/2017
Duration: 20/02/2017 to 7/7/2025
Designation: Assistant Professor
Overview:
Conferences / Seminars
Title: A Study on Corporate Reward Structure: An Enemy of Managerial Development
Date: 18th Nirma International Conference on Management
Venue: Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Overview: The paper critically examines how corporate reward structures may hinder managerial growth and development by fostering short-term performance orientation over leadership capability building.
Title: Leadership in a VUCA World – Quest for the True North and Need for Micro Aggression
Date: 18th Nirma International Conference on Management
Venue: Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Overview: This study explores leadership challenges in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments and highlights the importance of micro-behaviors in sustaining authentic leadership.
Title: Corporate Social Responsibility: A Way for Image Management
Date: Global Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility
Venue: Jointly organized by IIM Raipur, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (Gurgaon), and National Law School of India University (Bangalore)
Overview: The paper investigates CSR initiatives as strategic tools for corporate image building and stakeholder management.
Title: Community Marketing: An Effective Marketing Strategy
Date: 3rd International Communication Management Conference
Venue: MICA – The School of Ideas, Ahmedabad
Overview: The paper discusses how community-driven marketing fosters stronger brand engagement and customer loyalty in the digital age.
Title: Impact of Labour Law Reforms on Job Creation Opportunities: An Exploratory Study
Date: 7th National IR Conference (FIRE@X)
Venue: XLRI – Jamshedpur
Overview: The study explores the link between recent labor law reforms and employment generation potential in India.
Title: Determining Employee Effectiveness: The Role of Emotional Intelligence
Date: 5th International Conference on Managing Human Resources at the Workplace, December 9–10, 2016
Venue: SDM Institute of Management Development, Mysore
Overview: The paper examines how emotional intelligence contributes to employee performance and organizational success.
Title: Assessing the Impact of Women Deployment on Corporate Boardrooms
Date: 4th International Communication Management Conference
Venue: MICA – The School of Ideas, Ahmedabad
Overview: The research assesses the influence of women’s representation in corporate boards on governance and decision-making outcomes.
Title: A Study of Psychological Contract of Gig Economy Employees: Towards Developing a Four Factor Model
Date: 6th International Communication Management Conference (ICMC 2020), January 8–10, 2020
Venue: MICA – The School of Ideas, Ahmedabad
Overview: This award-winning paper develops a four-factor model explaining the unique psychological contract among gig economy employees.
Title: Understanding the Well-being and Innovative Behavior During COVID-19 Pandemic: Role of Unmet Expectations
Date: November 24–25, 2020
Venue: School of Business and International Partners Research Conference, University of Dundee (Virtual Mode)
Overview: The study investigates how unmet employee expectations during the pandemic influenced well-being and innovation.
Title: Meeting Employee Expectations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Date: December 18–19, 2020
Venue: Convergence 2020 – 14th International Conference, Jagdish Sheth School of Management (Formerly IFIM Business School), Online
Overview: The paper discusses organizational strategies to fulfill employee expectations and sustain engagement during the pandemic.
Title: Exploring the Psychological Contract During New-Normal: Construction and Validation of the Revised Psychological Contract Scale
Date: January 7–9, 2021
Venue: 7th International Communication Management Conference (ICMC 2021), Online
Overview: The paper presents the development and validation of a revised psychological contract scale suited for post-pandemic work realities.
Title: Antecedents of an Individual Ambidexterity: A Psychological Contract Perspective
Date: January 7–9, 2021
Venue: 24th Nirma International Conference on Management, Online
Overview: This research identifies psychological contract factors that enable employees to balance exploration and exploitation behaviors.
Title: Impact of Psychological Contract Breach on Innovative Behaviour and Well-being among Academicians during COVID-19
Date: January 5–7, 2022
Venue: 8th International Communication Management Conference (ICMC 2022), Online
Overview: The paper explores how breaches in psychological contracts affect academic professionals’ innovation and mental well-being during crises.
Title: Role of Perceived Organizational Support and Trust in Supervisor on Intention to Stay with Hotel
Industry: Mediating and Moderating Role of Perceived Psychological Contract Fulfillment and Positive Emotions
Date: April 16–17, 2022
Venue: IIM Indore – GIZ Conference, Virtual Mode
Overview: The study highlights how organizational trust and emotional climate influence retention within the hospitality sector.
Title: Understanding the Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation on Productivity from the Lens of Generational Cohorts: A Two-Wave Study
Date: April 28–29, 2023
Venue: L J University, Virtual Mode
Overview: This award-winning paper examines generational differences in motivation drivers and their impact on productivity.
Title: Discovering Resilience Element from the Chaotic Career Navigation – How Do We Help Women Gig Workers
Date: August 27–29, 2024
Venue: XIX International Conference on Public Policy and Management, Centre for Public Policy (CPP), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)
Overview: The paper investigates resilience-building strategies for women gig workers navigating uncertain and fragmented career paths.
Workshops / FDPs
Title: Research Methodology: The Doctoral Study Perspective
Date: March 23, 2014
Venue: Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya
Overview: Attended Faculty Development Programme focusing on enhancing understanding of research design, doctoral-level research techniques, and academic writing skills.
Title: Research Methodology and Application of SPSS
Date: January 24–25, 2014
Venue: Kalol Institute of Management
Overview: Participated in an FDP emphasizing data analysis, hypothesis testing, and application of SPSS software for empirical research.
Title: Multivariate Data Analysis using SPSS & AMOS
Date: March 25–29, 2019
Venue: L. J. Institute of Management Studies, Ahmedabad (Jointly sponsored by AICTE-GTU)
Overview: Attended an advanced FDP covering multivariate statistical techniques and structural equation modeling using SPSS and AMOS.
Title: Statistical Computing Through R
Date: December 23–28, 2020
Venue: Sardar Patel University (Jointly organized by IQAC and Department of Statistics)
Overview: Completed a five-day FDP designed to develop statistical analysis proficiency using R programming for data-driven research applications.:
Research & Publication
Paper Title: The Future of Work: Understanding the Differential Impact of Physical and Digital Workspaces on Hybrid IT Workers
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Conflict Management
Journal / Publication Issue: Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print
Overview: The paper explores how hybrid work settings influence employee collaboration, productivity, and conflict dynamics in IT organizations. (ABDC - A, ABS - 2, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Understanding the Factors that Improve Graduate Employment – Guidelines for Students, Academic Institutes, and Employers
Journal / Publication Name: Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning
Journal / Publication Issue: Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print
Overview: The study identifies employability-enhancing factors and proposes actionable strategies for students, educators, and employers. (ABDC - C, ABS - 1, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Does Motivation Differ Across Generations? A Two-Wave Study
Journal / Publication Name: Evidence-based HRM
Journal / Publication Issue: Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print
Overview: The paper examines generational variations in intrinsic and extrinsic motivation through longitudinal analysis. (ABDC - B, ABS - 1, IF - 2.2, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Hotel Employees’ Intention to Stay Through Psychological Contract Fulfillment and Positive Emotions in Post-Lockdown Era
Journal / Publication Name: Tourism Review
Journal / Publication Issue: 79(1), 104–118
Overview: Investigates how psychological contract fulfillment enhances retention intentions and emotional well-being among hotel employees. (ABDC - B, ABS - 1, IF - 7.1, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Brand Attitude and Purchase Intention Linkages in Smartphone Advertising: Moderating Role of Psychological Contract Violation
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing
Journal / Publication Issue: 14(3), 237–256
Overview: Examines how perceived contract violations in advertising affect consumer attitudes and purchase
intentions. (ABDC - C, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Outcomes of Psychological Contract Breach for Banking Employees During COVID-19 Pandemic: Moderating Role of Learned Helplessness
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
Journal / Publication Issue: 43(11/12), 1008–1028
Overview: Explores how learned helplessness moderates the impact of contract breach on employee outcomes during the pandemic. (ABDC - B, ABS - 1, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Exploring the Psychological Contract During New Normal: Construction and Validation of the Revised Psychological Contract Scale
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Manpower
Journal / Publication Issue: 45(2), 255–278
Overview: Develops and validates a new psychological contract scale reflecting post-pandemic work realities. (ABDC - A, ABS - 2, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Impact of Psychological Contract Breach on Innovative Behaviour and Well-being Amongst Academicians During COVID-19
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
Journal / Publication Issue: 43(1/2), 126–141
Overview: Investigates how contract breach affects innovation and well-being among academic professionals.
Paper Title: Exploring the Linkages Between Financial Literacy, Behavioral Biases, and Stock Market Decisions
Journal / Publication Name: The Journal of Wealth Management
Journal / Publication Issue: 25(1), 82–104
Overview: Analyzes how financial literacy and cognitive biases shape investors’ market behavior. (ABDC - B, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: “If You Fulfill Your Promise, I Will Be an Asset for You”: Exploring the Relationship Between Psychological Contract Fulfillment and Individual Ambidexterity
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
Journal / Publication Issue: 42(9/10), 831–851
Overview: Explores how fulfilling employee expectations fosters ambidextrous behavior and adaptability. (ABDC - B, ABS - 1, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Job Stress: Understanding the Psychological Risk Factors of Technocrat Millennials from the Socio-Demographic Perspective
Journal / Publication Name: Work
Journal / Publication Issue: 69(3), 1007–1017
Overview: Investigates stress determinants among millennial technocrats considering demographic variables. (Scopus Index, ABS - 1)
Paper Title: Impact of University Website Usability on Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Journal / Publication Name: Management and Labour Studies
Journal / Publication Issue: 46(2), 119–138
Overview: Evaluates how website usability influences student satisfaction through SEM analysis. (ABDC - C, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Psychological Contract and Work Outcomes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal / Publication Name: Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance
Journal / Publication Issue: 9(1), 149–168
Overview: Examines the role of psychological contracts in shaping employee behavior during crisis conditions. (ABDC - B, ABS - 2, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Impact of Psychological Contract Fulfillment on Well-being Through the Mediation of Psychological
Distress: Evidences from Banking Sector
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Organizational Analysis
Journal / Publication Issue: 31(3), 777–803
Overview: Explores how psychological contract fulfillment enhances employee well-being via reduced distress. (ABDC - B, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: “I Am OK When You Are With Me” – Understanding the Well-being and Innovative Behavior in the Digitized Workspace
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
Journal / Publication Issue: 42(5/6), 583–602
Overview: Examines how social support influences well-being and innovation in digital work environments. (ABDC - B, ABS - 1, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Testing the Link Between Psychological Contract, Innovative Behavior and Multidimensional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal / Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
Journal / Publication Issue: 42(5/6), 509–525
Overview: Studies the interconnected effects of psychological contracts and innovation on overall well-being. (ABDC - B, ABS - 1, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Work-life Balance and Psychological Distress: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Journal / Publication Name: Human Systems Management
Journal / Publication Issue: 41(1), 1–15
Overview: Analyzes the relationship between work-life balance and psychological health using SEM. (ABDC - C, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Breach of Employer Obligation and Employee Well-being During COVID-19 Unlock Phase
Journal / Publication Name: Human Systems Management
Journal / Publication Issue: 41(2), 237–250
Overview: Investigates post-pandemic well-being consequences of perceived employer obligation breaches. (ABDC - C, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Linkages Between Advertising Value Perception, Context Awareness Value, Brand Attitude, and Purchase Intention of Hygiene Products During COVID-19: A Two-Wave Study
Journal / Publication Name: Vision
Journal / Publication Issue: 28(5), 607–620
Overview: Examines consumer perception of value and brand attitude in pandemic-related advertising contexts. (ABDC - C, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: Psychological Antecedents of Financial Risk Tolerance Journal / Publication Name: The Journal of Wealth Management
Journal / Publication Issue: 23(2), 36–51
Overview: Identifies psychological determinants influencing individuals’ willingness to take financial risks. (ABDC - B, Scopus Index)
Paper Title: ‘Make in India’ Campaign: Labour Law Reform Strategy and Its Impact on Job Creation Opportunities in India
Journal / Publication Name: Management and Labour Studies
Journal / Publication Issue: 43(1–2), 58–69
Overview: Analyzes the impact of labor law reforms on employment creation under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. (ABDC - C, Scopus Index)
Chapter Title: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): A Myth About Financial Inclusion for Rural India
Book Name: In A.A. NP & S.M. Jawed Akhtar (Eds.), Rural Development in India: Policies and Programmes
Journal / Publication Issue: Pages 383–396
Overview: This chapter critically examines the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana scheme, questioning its effectiveness in achieving true financial inclusion across rural India. Published by Kalpaz Publication, New Delhi.
Chapter Title: Classroom Behavior Among Management Students in the Higher Education of India: An Exploratory Study
Book Name: In Handbook of Research on Ethics, Entrepreneurship, and Governance in Higher Education
Journal / Publication Issue: Pages 26–53
Overview: The chapter explores behavioral patterns among management students and their implications for academic governance and ethical conduct in higher education. (Scopus Index, IGI Global)
Chapter Title: Teaching Style of Management Teachers: Mediating Role of Attitude Towards Sustainable Education
Book Name: In S. Farouk et al. (Eds.), Integrating Sustainability to Education, Business, and Environmental Energy Solutions
Journal / Publication Issue: Pages 73–80
Overview: This book chapter investigates how educators’ attitudes towards sustainability mediate their teaching style, promoting responsible management education. Published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG. (Scopus Index)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-90046-4_8
Awards/Blogs/Achievements
Received Copyright for the psychological contract scale in new-normal era in the year 2025.
Received Rs. 2,00,000 grant for organizing Workshop from AICTE- VAANI (Vibrant Advocacy for amplifying Native Indian Languages for the 2024-2025.
Received Best paper award for paper titled, “Understanding the Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation on the Productivity from the Lens of Generational Cohorts: A Two-Wave Study” at L J University scheduled virtually on 28 – 29, April 2023.
Received Best paper award for paper titled, “A study of psychological contract of Gig Economy Employees: Towards Developing a Four Factor Model” at 6th International Communication Management Conference (ICMC 2020) held at MICA between January 8-10, 2020
