Dr Upinder Dhar
Vice Chancellor
| Shri Vaishnav School of Management
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya
(2015 - 2025)
Madhya Pradesh
Expertise:
Management
758
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Projects
79
Scopus Citations
70
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Professional Recognition
AIMS Ravi J Matthai National Fellow Award
2018
AIMS
Shri Nanaji Deshmukh Life Time Achievement Award
2017
Praachi PCR Association
9th Annie Besant Award for Excellence in Education
2017
Annie Besant Group, Indore
Dr.Thomas Cangan Management Leadership Award
2014
Society for Indian Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur
Professor A.K.P. Sinha Memorial Best Psychologist Award
2013
Indian Psychometric & Educational Research Association (IPERA), Agra
Prof. N.S. Chauhan Behavioural Scientist Award
2012
Society of Behavioural Scientists
Teacher Excellence Award
2020
Rotary Club of Indore Central
AIMA-Kewal Nohria Award for Academic Leadership in Management Education - 2022
2022
All India Management Association, New Delhi
Shiksha Ratna Samman
2022
Vigyan Parishad, Jodhpur
Kriti Kusum Samman-2026
2026
Indore Division Pustakalaya Sangh
Dr. Mahesh Bhargava Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
2025
National Psychological Corporation at Agra
Community & Membership
Academic Council, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore
MemberExpert Committee on Specification of Degrees, University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delh
MemberPeer Review Team of SAQS – AMDISA
MemberPsycho-Linguistic Association of India (PLAI), Agra
PresidentEditorial Board, Indian Journal of Psychometry and Education
Consulting EditorAdvisory Board, SVIL e-Journal of Law – Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Research Journal, Shri Vai
MemberGoverning Council, Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur
MemberAIMS Research and Innovation Fellowship (ARIF), Association of Indian Management Schools,
ChairmanEditorial Board, AIMS Journal of Management
ChairmanBoard of Directors, Indore Management Association, Indore
MemberAssociation of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), Hyderabad
PresidentGoverning Board of DELNET - a national body for Developing Library Network
MemberEditorial Board, Indian Journal of Training & Development
MentorEditorial Board, Indian Journal of Training and Development
ChairmanEditorial Board, Indian Journal of Training and Development
ChairmanInternational Conference, Poornima School of Management and Poornima University, Jaipur
ChairmanFICCI Higher Education Committee, New Delhi
MemberFaculty of Doctoral Studies & Research, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
DeanIndian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), New Delhi
PresidentAll India Board of Management Studies, AICTE, New Delhi
MemberNirma University Journal of Business and Management Studies
Chief EditorBoard of Governors, Nirma University
MemberISTD Ahmedabad Chapter
ChairmanAnthropological and Behavioural Sciences Section, Indian Science Congress Association, Kol
PresidentIndian Society for Training and Development
National Vice PresidentAIMA Governing Council, New Delhi
MemberAssociation of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), Hyderabad
TreasurerAdvisory Board, International Journal of Management Sciences
MemberPrestige Education Society
PresidentProgrammes Committee, ISTD
ChairmanAhilya Film Society, University Cultural Center, Devi Ahilya University
MemberState Level Counselling Committee for Admission in Master of Business Administration, Gove
MemberIndian Society for Training and Development, New Delhi
Vice President (Western Region)CAAT (Committee of AIMS Admission Test), AIMS, Hyderabad
MemberNomenclature Committee, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
MemberBest Paper & Kamla Award Committee. Indian Journal of Training and Development (ISTD), New
Co-ChairmanIndian Journal of Psychometry and Education
Member, Editorial BoardGoverning Body, International College of Management, Science and Technology, Indore
MemberThe Contemporary Who's Who, American Biographical Institute
Consulting EditorGlobal Academic Centre (A Temple of Learning), Indore
Member, Advisory BoardIndian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi
Panel of ExpertsFaculty of Management Studies, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur
Member, Committee of CoursesIMA Management Times and Annual Commemorative Volume
Editor, Indore ManagerPanel of Consulting Editors, Praachi Journal of Psycho-Cultural Dimensions
MemberPraachi Psycho-Cultural Research Association, Meerut
Vice PresidentAdvisory Body, B.P.H.E. Society’s Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Re
MemberAdvisory Committee, Minority Cell, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
MemberAcademic Council, Indian Institute of Science and Management, Ranchi
MemberResearch Board of Advisors, American Biographical Institute, Inc., North Carolina, United
MemberAssociation of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
Executive MemberNational Board of Accreditation, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New De
Subject ExpertAssociation of Indian Management Schools – Madhya Pradesh Chapter
ChairmanNational Council, Indian Society for Training and Development
MemberPrestige Journal of Management & Research
EditorPublications Committee, Indore Management Association, Indore
ChairmanBest Paper Award and Kamla Award Committee of IJTD
Co-ChairmanBest Research Paper Award, Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
National Coordinator/ChairmanPublications Committee, Indore Gaurav Mahotsav, Indore
Vice ChairmanBest Case Writing Award, Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
National Coordinator / ChairmanISTD Indore Chapter
ChairmanBest Research Paper Award, Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
National Coordinator/ChairmanAssociation of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
TreasurerAssociation of Indian Management Schools – Madhya Pradesh Chapter
ConvenerState Level Counselling Committee for Admission in Master of Business Administration, Gove
MemberNational Executive Board of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
MemberAIMS-CCMS project on Empowerment of Women through Enterprise. The project was funded by Ca
Regional CoordinatorBest Case Writing Award, Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
National Coordinator/ChairmanAssociation of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
Coordinator for Northern RegionUdyog Pragati (Journal published by NITIE, Bombay)
Guest EditorStanding Committee at NITIE
MemberSuggestions Evaluation Committee at NITIE
ChairmanEditorial Board of Udyog Pragati. Coordinator, Extra-Mural Lectures at NITIE
MemberLibrary Committee (NITIE Bombay)
MemberEditorial Board, Praachi Journal of Psycho-Cultural Dimensions
MemberAcademic Advisory Board of Indore Business School, Indore
MemberBoard of Studies (Business Administration), Devi Ahilya University, Indore
MemberDevi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Teachers' Association (DEVTA), Indore
Joint SecretaryEditorial Board of Indore Manager (an official organ of Indian Management Association)
MemberM.D. University Teachers' Association (MDUTA), Rohtak
Executive MemberFaculty of Social Sciences, M.D. University, Rohtak
MemberUndergraduate Board of Studies, M.D. University, Rohtak
MemberHaryana Psychological Association, Bhiwani
Executive MemberManodarpan (Bi-Annual Research Journal published by Haryana Psychological Association)
EditorPostgraduate Board of Studies, M.D. University, Rohtak
MemberExpert Committee appointed by the UGC (New Delhi) in view of COVID-19 for Examinations and
MemberHon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Search Committee for the Appointment of Vice Chancellor
ConvenorResearch Committee, Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad
MemberCommittee constituted by the University Grants Commission (New Delhi) as per the recommend
MemberExpert Group constituted by the University Grants Commission on the theme “Motivated, Ener
MemberGoverning Council of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi
MemberSpecial Advisory Board of Globsyn Management Journal of Globsyn Knowledge Foundation, Kolk
MemberInternational Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA)
PresidentMadhya Pradesh State Panel on Education, Confederation of Industry (CII), Bhopal
Co-Convenerthe Committee constituted by the University Grants Commission (New Delhi) to examine the p
MemberEquivalence Committee constituted by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Del
MemberCultural Committee constituted by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi
MemberBoard of Management for Educational Multi Media Reseach Centre (EMRC)
MemberExecutive Board of the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (A
MemberBoard of Management for Educational Multi Media Reseach Centre (EMRC), Devi Ahilya Univers
MemberInstitutional Ethics Committee constituted by Indian Institute of Head & Neck Oncology, In
MemberCommittee constitiuted by the University Grants Commission (New Delhi) for preparing the g
MemberEditorial Board, Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship
MemberGoverning Body of the Kasturbagram Rural Institute
MemberSIS Journal of Projective Psychology and Mental Health
Executive EditorEducation Committee, International Chamber of Media & Entertainment Industry, Noida
Co-ChairSAQS Accreditation of the International Institute of Business Study, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Mentor for SAQSSAQS Accreditation of the Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
MentorSAQS Accreditation of the Paari School of Business, SRM University, Amaravathi, Andhra Pra
MentorAIMA Council Meetings for the year 2024-26
Distinguished InviteeIndia Casle Research Centre (ICRC) for the year 2024-26
Co-ChairSAQS Accreditation of the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad
MentorNational Academic Advisory Committee of the 48th Indian Social Science Congress scheduled
MemberIndian Science Congress Association
Life MemberIndian Psychological Association
Life MemberIndian Society for Training & Development
Life MemberAll India Management Association
Life MemberPsycho-Linguistic Association of India
Life MemberNational HRD Network
Life MemberIndian Society of Technical Education
Life MemberPraachi Psycho-Cultural Research Association
Life MemberPersonal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
1983
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Vice Chancellor
Jun 2015 – Jun 2025
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya
| Shri Vaishnav School of Management
Social Sciences
Scholarly Work
Faculty Engagement in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities (An Empirical Study with Special Reference to Rajasthan
OtherSME Initiative
OtherManagement Research in India: A Bibliography of Doctoral Topics
OtherIndian Economy: Glimpses of Transformation
OtherManagerial Creativity, Learned Helplessness and Tolerance to Change as Determinants of Managerial Effectiveness
OtherDrug Dependence Amongst Students: A Survey
OtherInner World of the Disabled Worker
OtherSocio-Economic Status and Level of Education as Determinants of the Criteria for Selection of School: A Perceptual Study of Parents
Effectiveness of E-Learning in Higher Education: A Study of Professional Institutes and Traditional Institutes
Dimensions of Brand Image: An Exploratory Study of Mobile Telecommunication Instruments and Service Brands
Learned Optimism, Managerial Creativity and Spiritual Intelligence As Determinants of Managerial Effectiveness in Service Organisations
Managerial Creativity, Learned Optimism and Mental Health as Determinants of Managerial Effectiveness
Microfinance Institutions: A Study of Social Performance
Type A / Type B, Occupational Self Efficacy and Emotional Intelligence As Determinants of Managerial Effectiveness
Prerequisites and Outcomes of Intrapreneurship in Indian Context: A Study of Private, Semi-government and Co-operative Enterprises in and Around Indore
Personality, Age and Type of Organization as Determinants of Managerial Effectiveness: An Indian Perspective
Type of Organization As A Determinant of Organizational Values And Role Efficacy in Public And Private Sector Organizations in India
Managing Provident Fund Scheme As A Social Security Measure: An Empirical Study Using Three Dimensional Approach
A study of Factors Affecting Selection of Life Insurance Products
Impact of Emerging Trends On The Quality Of Work Life In Service Industry
Mutual Fund Portfolios in the Indian Context: Evolving a Comprehensive Framework for Analysis
Impact of Causal Attribution and Hierarchy on Managerial Effectiveness, Learned Helplessness and Organisational Commitment in Private and Public Sector Organisations
Human Resource Development in Healthcare: A Comparative Study of Indian and U.S. Hospitals
A Study of Emotional Intelligence, Job Experience and Organisational Climate as Determinants of Managerial Effectiveness And Organisational Commitment
Study of Mental Health, Locus of Control and Organisational Climate As Correlate of Organisational Effectiveness
Dimensions of Brand Character: An Exploratory Study
Emotional Intelligence and Locus of Control As Determinants of Leader Effectiveness and Role Efficacy In Nationalised and Private Banks in India
Leader Behaviour and Occupational Self Efficacy as Predictors of Managerial Effectiveness, Learned Helplessness and Job Attitudes in Manufacturing and Service Organisations
Factors Impeding Growth of Leasing Industry in India
Locus of Control, Occupational Self Efficacy and Hierarchy as Determinants of Job Attitudes and Learned Helplessness in the Banking Industry
Marketing Strategies of India with Reference to SAARC Countries
Organisational Climate, Anxiety And Creativity As Correlates of Managerial Effectiveness
Dimensions of Brand Personality: An Exploratory Study
A Comparative Study of Materials Handling Systems of Automobile Industry
A Study of Locus of Control and Learned Helplessness as Predictors of Managerial Effectiveness
Managerial Creativity and Control as Predictors of Effectiveness in Private and Public Sector Organisations
Marketing of Professional Services: A Case Study of Advertising Agencies' Services
Psychological Consequences of Hansen's Disease at Discrete Age Levels
Brand Image of Durable and Non Durable Products: A Factorial Analysis
Academic Librarianship Effectiveness Dimensions (An Empirical Study
Dimensions of Patient Loyalty: A Study of Endocrinological Disorders
A Study of Information System Dimensions in Banks
Personality Dimensions and Sex as Determinants of Behavioural Dynamics in the Aged
Impact of Managerial Optimism and Age on Effectiveness of Executives in Public and Private Sector Banks
Constituent Dimensions of Happiness: An Exploratory Study
Effect of Age and Gender on Innocence (An Exploratory Study
Personal Effectiveness, Emotional Intelligence and Type of Organization as Antecedents of Leadership (An Empirical Study
Identification and Measurement of Innovation Drivers for Business Growth in India
A Study of Locus of Control and Spiritual Intelligence as Predictors of Learned Helplessness and Learned Optimism amongst Working and Non-Working Senior Adult Males
Constituents of Managerial Creativity A Factorial Study of Animation Professionals
Locus of Control and Length of Marriage as Determinants of Romantic Relationship amongst Married Couples
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Scholarly Publications
An Empirical Study of the Constituent Factors of Player Behaviour
Open Access
Openness to Experience and Player Satisfaction in a Simulation Game
A micro-analysis of the relationship between job anxiety and managerial effectiveness: an approach
Interpersonal Competitiveness in a Cohesive Team: Insights from a Business Simulation Game
Learning from a Business Simulation Game: A Factor-Analytic Study
The Case Method in Legal Education
Celebrity endorsers and adolescents: A study of gender influences
Open AccessOccupational Self Efficacy: Constituent Factors
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