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Work Experience11 yrs 8 mo
Jul 2023 – Present
Associate Professor
XLRI Jamshedpur
May 2017 – Jun 2023
Assistant Professor (HRM-area)
XLRI, Jamshedpur
Jan 2008 – May 2010
Assistant Manager
Worked with leading commercial bank
Achievements and Research Interest/Area of Research Interests
Area of RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Sustainable HRM System
- Human Resource Practices & Challenges in Diamond Industry, Gems & Jewellery Industry, Banking Industry, and Family Businesses
- Strategic Industrial Relations & Union Leadership
- Performance Management
- Designing HR Competency Framework
- Executive Compensation
- Ethical Framework for HR Professionals
- Ethical Issues at Wokrplace
Courses Taught
- Executive Compensation (executive education)
- Performance Management & Appraisal
- Strategic Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Management
- Compensation and Rewards Management
- Research in International Human Resources Management (RIHRM)
Consultancy Undertaken
- Developed HR competency Framework and Assessment Centre for NTPC.
- Seventh pay commission, Government of India Study in 2015
Assisted for `A Study for Comparing Salaries/ Emoluments in the Government Sector vis-vis Central Public Sector Undertakings/ Private Sector in India`, Study Commissioned by the Seventh Central Pay Commission constituted by the Government of India (2015). Report available at http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/iim_ahmedabad.pdf.
In-Company Programs
- Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (Govt. of Gujarat) Topic: Advance Programme on Strategic HRM
- Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Multiple batches) Topic: Advance Stratgeic HRM and Industrial Relations for Senior Management
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (GOI) Topic: Ehical Issues at Workplace
- NTPC (Multiple batches) Topic: Basics of HRM, DPE Guidelines on HR policies, Self-concept and Leadership
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Saksham programme) Topic: Talent Management, Emerging Practices in HR and People analytics
- Accenture Topic: Compensation and Rewards Management
- Tata Steel Topic: Advance HRM programme, Performance Management & Appraisal
- Mahindra Comviva Topic: Data Driven Leadership
Intellectual Contributions (Publications)
Journal Articles-Refereed
- Patrick, W. S., Thakur, M., & Jha, J. K. (2023). Attachment and attractiveness towards organizations: reinforcing the intention to stay amidst the “great resignation”. In Evidence-based HRM: a Global Forum for Empirical Scholarship. Emerald Publishing Limited. (Journal Rank B in ABDC list; ABS:2/Q2).
- Patrick, W. S., Thakur, M., & Jha, J. K. (2023). Attrition versus intention to stay: are psychological empowerment and psychological well-being viable retention strategies in the Great Resignation context? International Journal of Organizational Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijoa-03-2023-3664. (Journal Rank B in ABDC list; ABS 2/Q2).
- Naimpally, A., Jha, J. K., & Chakraborty, A. (2023). Furthering innovation management via mutual amplification of vertical and horizontal fit: analysis of a case study. International Journal of Organizational Analysis.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJOA-02-2023-3632/full/html ( Journal Rank B in ABDC list, ABS 2/Q2).
- Patrick, W.S., Jha, J.K. and Sharma, K.G. (2022), "Strategic international human resource management (SIHRM) framework: an integrated review and directions for future research", Journal of Global Mobility, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JGM-08-2022-0039 (Journal Rank: `B` in the ABDC list, ABS 2).
- Randev K. K., & Jha J. K. (2022): Promoting decent work in organisations: a sustainable HRD perspective, Human Resource Development International, DOI: 10.1080/13678868.2022.2097823 (Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC list, ABS 2).
- Jha, J. K., & Ray, P. (2022): They Care, We Share”- Influence of Perceived Fairness in Performance Appraisal System on Knowledge Sharing of IT Professionals”. International Journal of Knowledge Management, 18 (1), 1-28. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/ijkm.
291095 . (Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC list) - Jha, J. K., & Singh, M. (2021). Mediated Mediation Model to Examine the Role of Green HRM. In Academy of Management Proceedings (Vol. 2021, No. 1, p. 10171). Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510: Academy of Management.
- Jha, J. K., & Singh, M. (2021). Who Cares about Ethical Practices at Workplace? A Taxonomy of Employees’ Unethical Conduct from Top Management Perspective". Internal Journal of Organizational Analysis. Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-07-2020-2321 (Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC list)
- Jha, J. K., & Sud, K. (2020). Exploring Influence Mechanism of Abusive Supervision on Subordinates&aymp;rquo; Work Incivility: A Proposed Framework. Business Perspectives and Research, 2278533720964292. (Journal Rank: C in ABDC list, Scopus Indexed Q3).
- Jha, J. K., & Singh, M. (2019). Exploring the Mechanism of Ethical leadership on Employment Relations. IIMB ManagementReview. htts://doi.org/10.1016/j.iimb.2019.07.010 (Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J.K., & Varkkey, B. (2018). Are You a Cistern or a Channel? Exploring Factors Triggering Knowledge-Hiding Behavior at the Workplace: Evidence from the Indian R & D Professionals. Journal of Knowledge Management. DOI:10.1108/JKM-02-2017 0048 (Journal Rank: `A` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Randev, K. K., & Jha, J. K.(2019). Sustainable Human Resource Management: A Literature-based Introduction. NHRD Network Journal, 2631454119873495
- Sud, K., & Jha, J. K. 2018). Juxtaposition of Evolution of Leadership Theories and Foucault`s Power Knowledge Dynamics. International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences (IJSDS), 9(2), 107-119.(Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J.K., Pandey, P., & Varkkey, B. (2018). Examining the Role of Perived Investment in Employees Development on Work-engagement of Liquid Knowledge Workers: Moderating Effects of Psychological Contract. Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Outsourcing. DOI 10.1108/JGOSS-08-2017-0026 (Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Singh, M., Pandey, J., Sohani, S., Jha, J., & Varkkey, B. (2018). Job Points Model: An Open Source Tool to Determine the Comparable th of Jobs. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations (IJIR), 53(4), 711-716. (Journal Rank: `C` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J. K., & Singh, M. (2017). Human Resource Planning as a Strategic Function: Biases in Forecasting Judgement. International Journal of Strategic decision Sciences (IJSDS), 8(3), 120-131. (Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J.K., & Varkkey, B. (2017). Convergence or Divergence: Impact of Globalization on Employee Relations in India & China-Emerging Patterns and Future Trends. International Journal of Employt Stes, 25(2),44-60. (Journal Rank: `C` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J.K.,Varkkey, B., Agrawal, P., Singh, N. (2017). Contribution of HR Systems in Development of Ethical Climate at Workplace: A Case Study. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management,4(1),1-23. DOI: 10.1177/2322093717705183. (Sage Publications, Journal Rank: `C` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J. K., & Pandey, J. (2016). Spreading the Light of Knowledge:xus of Job Satisfaction, Psychological Safety and Trust. International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 12(3), 30-47. (Journal Rank: `B` in ABDC journal list, 2016)
- Jha, J.K., & Singh, M. (2015). Human Resources (HR) & Social Challenges faced by Microfinance in India: A framework. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 50(3), 494-504 (Journal Rank: `C` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J.K., & Maheshwari, S. (2015). Determinants of executive Salary in a Competitive Market. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 50(4), 575-587. (Journal Rank: C in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J.K., & Pandey, J. (2015). Linking Ethical Positions and Organizational Commitment: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction. South Asian Journal of Management, 22(4), 63-84. (Journal Rank: `C` in ABDC journal list, 2016).
- Jha, J.K. (2015). Effect of Cultural Differences on Performance of Merger and Acquisition via Psychological Safety: A Framework. OPUS: HR Journal, 6(2), 18-37.(Peer-reviewed Journal).
Paper Presentations-Refereed
International Conference/s:
- `Labour Practices & Working Conditions in Indian Informal Gold Jewellery Manufacturing Sector: Perspective of Decent Work in the Context of New Labour Reforms (with co-author)` in 8th "Regulating for decent Work" confernece at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland during July 10-12, 2023.
- "What Makes Employees Raise Voice? Examining the Impact of High-Involvement HRM and Ethical Climate (with co-author)", in 83rd Academy of Management Meeting, Boston, USA, 4-8 August 2023.
- `Mediated Mediation Model to Examine the Role of Green HRM` (with co-author) in the session titled `"Teams, Emotions, Aspirations and Green HR` in virtual 81st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management took place during 29 July -4 August 2021.
- Understanding Sustainable HRM: A Systematic Literature Review (with co-author) in the session titled "Sustainable & Responsible Business" in the 33rdAnnual Conference of the British Academy of Management (BAM)at Aston University, (United Kingdom). September 3-5, 2019.
- Succours and Impediments in the Knowledge Sharing Behaviour of IT Professionals: A Qualitative Study (with co-author) in the session titled "Human Resource Management` in the 32ndAnnual Conference of the British Academy of Management (BAM)at Bristol School of Business, University of the West of England, (United Kingdom). September 4-6, 2018.
- `CONTRIBUTION OF HR FUNCTIONARIES IN INSTITUTIONALIZING ETHICS AT WORKPLACE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY` (with co-author) in the session titled "Human Resource Management" in the 3rd Academy of Management (AOM)-HR Division International Conference, 2019 at St Patrick`s Campus, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland. January 9-11, 2019.
- Are You a Cistern or a Channel? Exploring Factors Influencing Knowledge Hiding Behaviour at Workplace: Evidence from Indian R & D Professionals (with Prof. Biju Varkkey) in the session titled `Human Resource Management` in the 30th Annual Conference of the British Academy of Management (BAM) at the Newcastle University, Newcastle (United Kingdom). September 6-8, 2016.
- Effect of Ethical Leadership on Employee Voice & Union Citizenship Behaviour: Mediating Role of Industrial Relations Climate (with Prof. Manjari Singh) in the session titled `Human Resource Management` in the 30th Annual Conference of the British Academy of Management (BAM) at the Newcastle University, Newcastle (United Kingdom). September 6-8, 2016.
National Conference:
- Paper presented (with co-authors)" Dark side of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled-HRM system: A literature review " in 8th Biennial conference of Indian Academy of Management (INDAM-2023) (Affiliate of Academy of Management (AOM), USA) took place during January 6-8, 2023 at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai.
- Paper presneted (with co-author) "Labour Prcatices and Working Conditions in Informal Gold jewellery Manufacturing Sector: Prespective of Decent Work in 5th Annual Gold and Gold Market conference, 2022, oganized by India Gold Policy Cente (IGPC), IIM Ahmedabad during April 11-12, 2022 at India Intrenational Centre (IIC), New Delhi.
- Paper presented (with co-author)" HRM practices, working conditions and labour engagement in the Indian Gold Jewelery Manufacturing Sector` in 4th Annual webinar on "Gold and Gold Market 2021" by India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC), IIM Ahmedabad during February 5-6, 2021.
- Paper presented (with co-author)" Exploring influence mechanism of abusive supervision on subordinates` work incivility: A Proposed framework" in 6th Biennial conference of Indian Academy of Management (INDAM-2020) during January 2-4, 2019 at IIM-Triruchippalli.
- Paper poster presented (with thor)"Understanding Decent Work from the Perspecive of Human Resource Management: An Emerging framework (with colleague) in 7th PAN IIM-World Management Conference from December 12-14, 2019 at IIM, Rohtak.
- Paper presented (with co-author)"Role of Workplace Ethical Climate in SustaiGrowth: A Case Study of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) (with Prof. Biju Varkkey) in the session titled `Ethics in People Management` in national conference on Strengthening Values & Ethics for Sustainable Growth: Role of Indian Philosophical Traditions at MDI, Gurgaon. September 22-23, 2016.
- Paper accepted: Effect of Ethical Position on Organizational Commitment: Mediating role of Job Satisfaction (With Jatin Pand the 3rd PAN -IIM World Management Conference at Indian Institute of Management Indore, Indore. December 16-18, 2015.
- Paper Presented (with co-authpor).Challenges in managing labour processes in informal sector and impact of labour laws on segregation of labour market & labour flexibility: A proposed framework, (with Prof. Manjari Singh) in the 56th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), Institute for Human Development (IHD), Eastern Regional Centre, Ranchi and Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi, December 18-20, 2014.
Research Report
Project Report: Seventh Central Pay Commission, Government of India Project
Assisted for `A Study for Comparing Salaries/ Emoluments in the Government Sector vis-a-vis Central Public Sector Undertakings/ Private Sector in India`, Study Commissioned by the Seventh Central Pay Commission constituted by the Government of India (2015). Report available at http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/iim_ahmedabad.pdf
Reserach project: Funded by India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC), IIM Ahmedabad.
Title of Reserach Project: : "HRM Prcatices, Labour Conditions and Labour Engagenemt in Indian Gold Jewellry Mnaufacturing Sector"
Primary investigators: Prof. Biju Varkkey (faculty of HRM, IIM Ahmedabad) and Prof. Jatinder K Jha (Assistant Professor of HRM, XLRI-Jamshdepur)
Status: Final stage of completion (project report to be submitted to IGPC, IIM Ahmedabad on June 20, 2022)
Cases Developed for Teaching Purpose
- Creating Ethical Climate at TPDDL
Other Professional Activities
Co-Ordinating/Organizing Workshop/Conferences /MDPS
Creating Cordial Industrial Relations at Workplace (4-days MDP Programme offered for Senior IR/HR professionals).
Membership of Professional Bodies
- British Academy of Management (BAM), United Kingdom
- Indian Society of Labour Economics (IJLE), New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF), New Delhi
Reviewer/Referee in Journals/ Conferences etc
- Reviewer for Academy of Management (AOM), 77th Annual Meeting, 2017.
- Reviewer for British Academy of Management (BAM), 30th Annual Meeting, 2016.
- Reviewer for leading reputed international journal in the area of knowledge management and business ethics.
Research Project Undertaken
- Exploring Strategies for Long-Term Continuity of HRM Systems in Turbulent Business Environment: Perspective of CHROs. (Going n)
- Studying HRM Practices. Labour Conditions and Labour Engagement in Gold Jewellery Manufacturing Sector (Co-authored with faculty from IIMA; Funded by IGPC-IIM, Ahmedabad) Status: Going on