Dr REKHA HITHA ARANHA
MBA, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
MBA, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Periodical | Periodicity | Date |
| 1 | Re: Global covid-19 vaccine rollout and safety surveillance?how to keep pace | thebmj | Monthly | 23/06/2021 |
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | The hybrid workplace: Contribution of autonomy in subjective well-being among employees in the banking, financial services and insurance sector | Organizational Psychology / / 1 / 256 - 274 | 2312-5942 | 01-Sep-2025 |
| 2 | Mass layoffs at BYJU?S ? founder?s dilemma | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 14 / 4 / 1 - 12 | 2045-0621 | 13-Nov-2024 |
| 3 | Desiri Naturals: sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly business | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 14 / 3 / 1 - 18 | 2045-0621 | 01-Aug-2024 |
| 4 | Moderating role of location autonomy on technostress and subjective wellbeing in information technology companies | Problems and Perspectives in Management / 22 / 2 / 615 - 626 | 1727-7051 | 20-Jun-2024 |
| 5 | Getting Rid of Organizational Complacency in a Dynamic Environment | Asian Journal of Management Cases / Onlinefirst / Onlinefirst / - | 0972-8201 | 06-May-2024 |
| 6 | CABiT Cabs - Radhika?s Dilemma | Asian Case Research Journal / / / - | 0218-9275 | 19-Apr-2024 |
| 7 | Labor unrest at Wistron Corporation India plant ? What went wrong? | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 14 / 1 / 1 - 13 | 2045-0621 | 19-Feb-2024 |
| 8 | Netflix's growth in India on a slippery turf | Case Journal / 20 / 1 / 81 - 86 | 1544-9106 | 02-Jan-2024 |
| 9 | The paradox of workplace flexibility: navigating through the case of Career Pandit | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 13 / 2 / - | 2045-0621 | 24-Aug-2023 |
| 10 | Coca-Cola product placement strategy backfires ? a case of celebrity activism | The Case Journal / 19 / 5 / 737 - 745 | 15449106 | 11-Jul-2023 |
| 11 | Zomato Instant - "10-Minute Delivery Plan" Controversy | Asian Case Research Journal / 27 / 1 / 1 - 16 | 0218-9275 | 21-Feb-2023 |
| 12 | Zomato?s dilemma - a case of disgruntled delivery partners at Zomato | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 12 / 4 / - | 2045-0621 | 16-Dec-2022 |
| 13 | Pricing and content ? Netflix?s dilemma in India | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 12 / 4 / 1 - 14 | 2045-0621 | 21-Nov-2022 |
| 14 | Frontline medical professionals in distress - "Doctor heal thyself" | Journal of Affective Disorders Reports / 10 / 100444 / - | 2666-9153 | 20-Nov-2022 |
| 15 | Influence of Consumers? Self Perception on Devaluation of Ugly Produce ? Marketing Strategies to Reduce Food Waste in the Indian Context | Indian Journal of Marketing / 52 / 8 / 41 - 50 | 0973-8703 | 16-Aug-2022 |
| 16 | Fortitude and Sense of Coherence in Achieving Financial Resilience and Financial Health of Micro and Small Entrepreneurs | ECS Transactions / 107 / 1 / 405 - 420 | 1938-6737 | 30-Apr-2022 |
| 17 | Prediction Of Share Of Visual Inventory Using Store Display, Channel, And Product Variables | International Journal of Management Studies / / / 163 - 183 | 2232-1608 | 23-Dec-2021 |
| 18 | Good-looking step in bad direction? ? RBI Internal Working Group proposal | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 11 / 3 / 1 - 14 | 2045-0621 | 16-Aug-2021 |
| 19 | Workplace ostracism, complacency and career plateau ? impediment in the career path of a dignified clerk | Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies / 11 / 1 / 1 - 22 | 2045-0621 | 16-Feb-2021 |
| 20 | The Mediating Effect of Employee Engagement: How Employee Psychological Empowerment Impacts the Employee Satisfaction? A Study of Maldivian Tourism Sector | Global Business Review / / / 1 - 19 | 0973-0664 | 15-Apr-2020 |
| 21 | Impact of Transformational Leadership on the Affective Commitment of Employees in the Service Sector | International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering / 8 / 4 / 1388 - 1393 | 2277-3878 | 20-Nov-2019 |
| 22 | Television Viewing Preferences of Kannada Speaking Population of Bangalore- A Special Emphasis on Kannada Sports Channel | International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering / 8 / 4 / 2231 - 2235 | 2277-3878 | 20-Nov-2019 |
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
| Sl.No. | Title | Author Names(s) | ISBN No. | Month Year |
| 1 | Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data-Driven Decision Making in HR for Revolutionizing Organizational Growth | ARUN KUMAR P,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,DELMA THALIYAN,HIMANSHU RAI,ARTI GUPTA,ROHIT BANSAL | 978-1-83662-982-5 | / |
| 2 | Studies in Big Data | SATHIYA SEELAN B,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SANTOSH BASAVARAJ,JANUSZ KACPRZYK | 2197-6503 | / |
| 3 | Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization and Regulation | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,NADIA MANSOUR,LORENZO M. BUJOSA VADELL | 978-3-031-67530-0 | / |
| 4 | Contributions to Management Science | SATHIYA SEELAN B,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SANTOSH BASAVARAJ,NADIA MANSOUR,LORENZO M. BUJOSA VADELL | 1431-1941 | / |
| 5 | Studies in Systems, Decision and Control | SATHIYA SEELAN B,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SANTOSH BASAVARAJ | 21984182 | / |
| 6 | Studies in Systems, Decision and Control | SATHIYA SEELAN B,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SANTOSH BASAVARAJ,JANUSZ KACPRZYK | 2198-4182 | / |
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
| Sl.No. | Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium | Type of Program | Title of the Article | Role | Venue/Place | Date |
| 1 | 13th International Conference on CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT | Conference | Mediating Effect of Psychological Capital on Life Satisfaction and Employee Absenteeism | Presenter) | ISME,BangaloreBangalore | 21/02/2025 |
| 2 | 13th International Conference on CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT | Conference | Mediating Role of Employee Engagement Services on Flexible Work Arrangements and Gen Z Employee Productivity | Presenter) | ISME,Bangalore | 21/02/2025 |
| 3 | Cognosco 2025- 15th Annual Case study conference | Conference | Panelist) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 23/01/2025 | |
| 4 | HR Conclave 2025 | Symposium | Organizer) | Christ UniversitySchool of Business & Management, Kengeri Campus | 17/01/2025 | |
| 5 | Sitver Jubilee International Conference, TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY 18th Edition on The Future of Business Resurgence: Embracing Al and Automation | Conference | Social Exchange Relationship and mediating effect of workplace wellbeing on Employee Job Performance | Presenter) | Kristu Jayanti College,Bangalore | 16/01/2025 |
| 6 | 3rd International Conference on Advancements in People Management (ICAP) 2024 | Conference | Organizer) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 05/12/2024 | |
| 7 | The International Conference on Business and Digital Technology (ICBDT2024) | Conference | Exploring the Extent of Technology Acceptance and Workplace Behavior of Employees in the Transport Sector of Bahrain | Presenter) | Kingdom University,BahrainBahrain(hybrid) | 27/11/2024 |
| 8 | HR Conclave | Symposium | Convenor) | Christ UniversityBangalore Kengeri Campus | 15/03/2024 | |
| 9 | Young Scholar Forum 2024 | Conference | Impact of D& I on New product development and firm performance | Presenter) | Jyoti Nivas College AutonomousBangalore | 07/03/2024 |
| 10 | RUPT- New Approaches Towards Development of Business & the Economy | Conference | The Impact of Employee Diversity & Inclusion on New Product Development & Firm Performance | Presenter) | Jyoti Nivas Autonomous College, BangaloreBangalore | 07/03/2024 |
| 11 | Agamya- 12th National Conference | Conference | Adapting to change: Exploring the dynamics of work modes and their influence on Stress, wellbeing and Job performance | Presenter) | St.Josephs Commerce college,BangaloreBangalore | 23/02/2024 |
| 12 | Agamya-2024 | Conference | The Role of Gamification in Motivating IT Professionals: A Study on its Impact on Work Performance | Presenter) | St. Joseph's college of commerceBangalore | 23/02/2024 |
| 13 | Agamya-2024 | Conference | Addressing the Talent Gap ? A Detailed Insight into the Factors Leading to Talent Fluctuation in the Indian Semiconductor Industry | Presenter) | St. Joseph's college of CommerceBangalore | 23/02/2024 |
| 14 | Agamya-2024 | Conference | Adapting to Change: Exploring the Dynamics of work mode and their influence on Stress, EWB and Job performance | Presenter) | St Josephs Commerce CollegeBangalore | 23/02/2024 |
| 15 | UTKARSH - 6th International Conference | Conference | Employee Perspectives on Beliefs, Anxiety and Readiness to change in the Adoption of AI in the IT & Manufacturing Sectors | Presenter) | St Josephs Institute of Management | 16/02/2024 |
| 16 | Utkarsh -2024 | Conference | EI & Self Leadership Insights from the service sector | Presenter) | St.Josephs Institute of ManagementBangalore | 16/02/2024 |
| 17 | Utkarsh-2024 | Conference | Perceptions & Acceptance of AI in Training Programs | Presenter) | St Joseph's Institute of managementBangalore | 16/02/2024 |
| 18 | Utkarsh-2024 | Conference | Mediating role of EI & Gaslighting on Employee Productivity | Presenter) | St Josephs Institute of ManagementBangalore | 16/02/2024 |
| 19 | 7th Equal opportunities conference | Conference | Participant) | Ahlia University,BahrainBahrain | 06/02/2024 | |
| 20 | International Conference on Advanced IT and Management | Conference | Embracing Neurodiversity: Unraveling the Nexus between Employees' Neurodiversity and Team Effectiveness | Presenter) | St Aloysius Institute of Information Technology and ManagementMangalore | 10/01/2024 |
| 21 | ICAP 2023 | Conference | Organizer) | Christ UniversityBangalore | 07/12/2023 | |
| 22 | BBR ? Brazilian Business Review Conference | Conference | The impact of human and network resources on export performance of Indian manufacturing SMEs- the mediating effect of financial capability | Presenter) | Fucape Business School hosted online by Brazilian Business Review, Vitória, Brazil. | 19/07/2023 |
| 23 | Students Research Conference | Conference | Impact of Leader- Member Exchange on the Turnover Intention with Psychological Empowerment as Mediating Variable | Presenter) | SIES College of Management Studies & SIES School of Business StudiesMumbai | 29/03/2023 |
| 24 | HR Conclave 2023 | Symposium | Convenor) | Christ UniversitySchool of Business & Management, Kengeri Campus | 10/03/2023 | |
| 25 | International Conference on Advancements in People Management (ICAP 2022) | Conference | Organizer) | Christ UniversitySchool of Business & University, Central Campus | 01/12/2022 | |
| 26 | 5th i-CoME International Conference on Sustainable Development in Business: Striving for a New Paradigm | Conference | STARA Implementation in VUCA World- Theoretical Dimensions and Conceptual Framework | Presenter) | Christ university & Petra Christian UniversityBangalore | 21/07/2022 |
| 27 | International Conference on 'DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF BUSINESS' | Conference | Employee Creativity and Job Performance Of Employees in the Service sector | Presenter) | Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management & LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIAMangalore | 25/03/2022 |
| 28 | 9th International e-conference on Talent management and Leadership challenges in the new normal business? | Conference | Tecno-stress in the workplace | Presenter) | SDM MysoreMysore | 16/12/2021 |
| 29 | International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 | Conference | Fortitude, and Sense of coherence in achieving Financial Resilience and Financial Health of Micro and Small Entrepreneurs | Presenter) | SPAT FoundationOnline Worldwide | 29/11/2021 |
| 30 | 14th International Conference KRISYM 2021 | Conference | Impact of Working from Home(WFH) on the job performance of employees in service sector during COVID-19 Pandemic | Presenter) | Kristu Jayanti CollegeBangalore | 07/01/2021 |
| 31 | International E-Conference on Adapting to the New Business Normal The Way Ahead | Conference | Positive Organizational Behavior & its impact on happiness and commitment of Employees at Workplace during the COVID-19 Pandemic | Presenter) | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, Mysuru Mysore | 03/12/2020 |
| 32 | International E-Conference on Adapting to the New Business Normal The Way Ahead | Conference | Effect of Employee Demographics on the Employee Burnout due to COVID-19 | Presenter) | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, MysuruMysore | 03/12/2020 |
| 33 | Winning with HR Analytics | Symposium | Participant) | St Joseph Engineering college, MangaloreMangalore | 28/11/2020 | |
| 34 | KRUPACON2019 | Conference | Effect of Pedagogy for Infusing effectiveness in Hospitality Sector | Presenter) | Krupanidhi Group of Institution- Institute of ManagementBengaluru | 08/11/2020 |
| 35 | Equip yourself to lead Change: Lessons in Leadership". | Seminar | Participant) | St Joseph Engineering CollegeMangalore | 16/07/2020 | |
| 36 | Webinar on Data Science | Seminar | Participant) | Christ UniversityMangalore | 30/06/2020 | |
| 37 | Strategic HRM framework: Ideologies, Opportunities and Challenges | Seminar | Participant) | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of TechnologyBengaluru | 13/06/2020 | |
| 38 | Gyanidhi ? National level webinar series | Seminar | Participant) | CMS, Jain (Deemed-to-be University)Online | 05/06/2020 | |
| 39 | Professional Excellence and Politics in Institutions & Organisations | Seminar | Participant) | Christ UniversityOnline | 28/05/2020 | |
| 40 | Managing Human Resources at the Workplace | Conference | Co-presenter) | SDM ,MysoreMysore | 06/12/2019 | |
| 41 | Managing Human Resources at the Workplace | Conference | Co-presenter) | SDM ,Mysore | 06/12/2019 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | Applications of HR analytics | Hands-on training using SPSS | 04/03/2023 | JSS Academy |
| 2 | Fundamentals of HR Analytics | Webinar on Fundamentals of HR Analytics | 03/07/2020 | International School Of Management Excellence(ISME) |
| 3 | Research Design and Validation | Research orientation | 28/11/2019 | JSS Academy of Technical Education |
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Student | Institution | Role | Status | Month Year |
| 1 | Achieving sustainable HRM through AI and Robotic process | SAMPATH R SUVARNA | Christ University | Supervisor | Ongoing | December 2021 |
| 2 | . | ALBAN ZEO | Christ University | Supervisor | Ongoing | June 2025 |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | Pastoral Leadership and Strategic Planning Program | National Biblical Catechetical & Liturgical Centre (NBCLC)., | International | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 03/02/2025 |
| 2 | Citation Analysis for Bibliometric Study | Coursera, Coursera | International | Participant | 02/12/2024 |
| 3 | What is Qualitative Research? | American Psychological Association, Coursera | International | Participant | 10/11/2024 |
| 4 | Management and Leadership Training Programme for NBCLC | National Biblical Catechetical & Liturgical Centre (NBCLC)., | International | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 07/08/2024 |
| 5 | Demystifying AI and Case Study writing for Business Educators | School of Business & Management, Christ University, | Institutional | Participant & Presenter | 01/06/2024 |
| 6 | HR Analytics Tools & Techniques in Management Research | AWB-IIIT Gwalior, | National | Participant | 28/01/2024 |
| 7 | Style Analysis-DISC & Driving forces | School of Business & Management, Christ University, Talent Metrix | Institutional | Participant & Presenter | 25/11/2023 |
| 8 | Business Intelligence using Power BI | Skill Nation, | International | Participant | 15/07/2023 |
| 9 | "innovative Teaching and Learning Methods | School of Business & Management, | Institutional | Participant & Presenter | 19/06/2023 |
| 10 | FDP on HR analytics | JSS Academy of Technical Education, | Regional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 04/03/2023 |
| 11 | Human Resources Analytics | University of California, Irvine, | International | Participant | 01/03/2023 |
| 12 | Management Development on HR Analytics | School of Business & Management, | National | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 13/10/2022 |
| 13 | Faculty Development Programme (FDP I) | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), | Institutional | Participant | 06/07/2022 |
| 14 | Management Development on HR Analytics | School of Business & Management, | National | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 27/10/2021 |
| 15 | Faculty Development Programme (FDP I) | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), | Institutional | Participant | 16/06/2021 |
| 16 | STTP on Innovative Approaches in Teaching Pedagogy | AICTE, Sahyadri College of Eng. and Management, Mangalore | National | Participant | 31/05/2021 |
| 17 | HR Metrics & Dashboarding Cerification | Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR), | International | Participant | 20/05/2021 |
| 18 | HR Analytics Using R and Tableau | School of Business & Management, KPMG | Institutional | Organiser & Participant | 19/10/2020 |
| 19 | Management Development Program on HR Analytics | School of Business & Management, | National | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 14/10/2020 |
| 20 | PLS-SEM Data Analysis Approach using SMARTPLS | CARES, Bengaluru, Cares | National | Participant | 14/08/2020 |
| 21 | Case Study Learning | School of Business and Management & Centre of Case Research and Development, | Institutional | Participant & Presenter | 27/07/2020 |
| 22 | An Introduction to Human Experience Management (HXM) | Open SAP, | International | Participant | 26/05/2020 |
| 23 | Business Analytics for Decision Making | Coursera, | International | Participant | 13/04/2020 |
| 24 | Introduction to People Analytics | Coursera, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology | International | Participant | 06/04/2020 |
| 25 | Data analytics and visualization using Tableau | School of Business and Management, | Institutional | Participant | 28/02/2020 |
| 26 | HR Analytics using R and Tableau | Institute of Management, KPMG | Institutional | Organiser & Participant | 16/09/2019 |
| 27 | FDP on HR analytics | Institute of Management, | National | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 13/09/2019 |
| 28 | QIP | Christ Institute of Management, | Participant | 20/05/2019 | |
| 29 | Staff Orientation | Academic Staff College, | Participant | 25/03/2019 | |
| 30 | People Analytics and Evidence based Management | Open SAP, Open SAP | International | Participant | 19/03/2019 |
| 31 | National workshop on Data Analysis | CART, | National | Participant | 25/10/2018 |
| 32 | E-learning module on Basics of Research writing | CAPS, | Participant | 10/09/2018 |
Awards/Achievements/Others
| Sl.No. | Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others | Description | Organisation | Month/ Year |
| 1 | Best Paper Award | SIES College of Management Studies& SIES School of Business studies | 29 March 2023 | |
| 2 | Manuscript Reviewer | How Does Female Representation Lead to Long-term Firm Performance A Time-series Qualitative Comparative Analysis" | EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD | 29 December 2023 |
| 3 | Manuscript Reviewer | Sustainable leadership: An empirical evidence of its effect on the sustainable performance of an organization | SAGE | 23 February 2024 |
| 4 | Best Paper | The Role of Gamification in Motivating IT Professionals: A Study on its Impact on Work Performance | St.Joseph's College of Commerce | 23 February 2024 |
| 5 | Certificate of Appreciation | Expertise in peer -review | Asian Journal of Management Cases | 19 December 2024 |
| 6 | 2024 TCJ Best Case Award | ?Netflix?s growth in India on a slippery turf? was selected as the winner of the 2024 award. | The Case Journal | 31 May 2025 |
Consultancy
| Sl.No. | Faculties | Theme of Consultancy | Type |
| 1 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,ANIL REYNOLD DSOUZA | Leadership Training | Paid |
| 2 | SANTOSH BASAVARAJ,ANIL REYNOLD DSOUZA,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SATHIYA SEELAN B | Consulting Project to deliver training - Being The Change, Session 1, Communicating the vision Session 2-Leadership Training | Paid |
| 3 | SANTOSH BASAVARAJ,SATHIYA SEELAN B,GEORGY P KURIEN,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SATHIYA SEELAN B,ELIZABETH CHACKO,SRIDEVI NAIR,DELMA THALIYAN,JEEVANANDA S,KRISHNA M C,SHRIKUMAR M,SIRISH C V,ANIL REYNOLD DSOUZA | TIEI Advanced Leadership Coaching (TALC) - One year consulting project for Toyota | Paid |
| 4 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA | Leadership Training | Paid |
| 5 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,ANIL REYNOLD DSOUZA | Managing culture | Paid |
| 6 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SATHIYA SEELAN B | Managing Conflicts | Paid |
| 7 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,JEEVANANDA S | Passion for Winning | Paid |
| 8 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,ANIL REYNOLD DSOUZA | Managing Culture | Paid |
| 9 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SATHIYA SEELAN B | Managing Conflicts | Paid |
| 10 | REKHA HITHA ARANHA,JEEVANANDA S | Passion for Winning | Paid |
| 11 | SANTOSH BASAVARAJ,SRIDEVI NAIR,ANIL REYNOLD DSOUZA,REKHA HITHA ARANHA,SATHIYA SEELAN B,DILIP CHANDRA S,GEORGY P KURIEN,SIRISH C V,ELIZABETH CHACKO,SHRIKUMAR M,DELMA THALIYAN,KRISHNA M C,JEEVANANDA S | Toyota Advanced Leadership Coaching (TALC 2.0) | Paid |