Manjari Singh is a Professor in the Human Resources Management Area. She has been a member of the faculty at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad since 2000. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India, and doctorate degree in Human Resources from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India. She has been a John Curtin Fellow of Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia.
Prof. Singh has published more than forty co-authored papers in peer-reviewed international and national journals including Human Resource Management (FT-50), Human Resource Management Review, Health Policy and Planning, Journal of Personnel Psychology, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, and Journal of Entrepreneurship. She has presented papers in reputed international and national conferences and has co-authored nineteen presentations in the Academy of Management (USA) Annual Meetings. She is in the Editorial Board of the Human Resource Management Review since 2020.
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She has done consultancy projects for government and private sector organizations including the Seventh and the Sixth Central Pay Commissions. She has also consulted for the Second National Judicial Pay Commission and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
Prof. Singh teaches courses related to human resource management and data analysis in the doctoral, postgraduate, and executive development programmes at IIM Ahmedabad and other institutes. She has been Faculty Chair/ Co-Chair of Executive Education Programmes, including Advanced HRM, Strategic HRM (Dubai), Senior Management Programme (Blended Learning) Batch 11 & 12, and L&T MEP Batch 13 & 14.
At IIM Ahmedabad, she has been Chairperson of the Faculty Development Programme, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, Staff Grievance Redressal Committee, Library Committee, Human Resources Management Area and Coordinator for the IIMA Society Conference 2014 & 2015.
She has been an Independent Director (DIN 07571501) in the Board of a Life Insurance JV since 2023 and Chairperson or Member of Board Committees. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the IIMA Idea Telecom Centre of Excellence.
Her research and teaching interests include strategic human resource management, HR analytics, AI/ ML in HRM, employee empowerment and gender inclusivity.
Primary Area : Human Resources Management
Email : manjari@iima.ac.in
Phone : +91-79-7152 4914
Office : 602, Forum Tower, New Campus.
Website : Personal Website
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Fellow (Human Resources), Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, 1995-2000
B.E., (Electrical Engineering), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal , (1991-1995)
Doctoral Programme
Taught the FPM I programme compulsory course titled Statistics: Statistical Applications for Research in Management (2015-2016 and 2014-15).
Taught a module in the FPM I programme compulsory course titled Research Methods – I: Survey of Statistical Methods Used in Management Research (2013-14 and 2012-13).
Taught a module in the FPM II programme compulsory course titled Research Methods – I: Survey of Statistical Methods Used in Management Research (2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-2011, 2009-10 and 2008-09).
Post Graduate Programmes
Course Development
Faculty Development Programme
Other Programmes
Executive Education – Open Enrolment Programmes
Executive Education – Open Enrolment Blended Learning Programmes
Executive Education – Customised Programmes
Co-chaired MEP L&T Batch 14 (with Arindam Banerjee) and Batch 13 (with Naman Desai).
Co-chaired (with Biju Varkkey) and taught in the Programme on People Analytics: Enhancing Workforce Decisions with Data at Tata Management Training Centre (Leadership Centre for Tata Group), Pune (July 10-12, 2024).
Taught in the module titled Human Resource Management in the MEP for the Larson & Toubro (2025-26, 2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23, 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14 and 2012-13).
Taught in the Nexgen Dealer Development Program of Daimler India Commercial Vehicle Pvt. Ltd (August 7-12, 2023).
Taught in the Amway Programme: Leadership Acceleration Programme (LEAP) - Batch II (April 16-17, 2023).
Taught in the Customised Programme for HMEL Senior Leaders: Batch 2 (March 20-24, 2023) & Batch 1 (January 30 - February 3, 2023).
Taught “Performance Scorecards” in the Mahindra Mpower Mentors Summit IV for young transport entrepreneurs (July 16-18, 2018).
Workshops Conducted
Teaching at Other Institutes
Developed and taught the following courses or course modules:
Strategic Human Resource Management
AI/ ML in HRM
Human Resource Analytics
Gender Inclusivity
Employment Relations
Faculty, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Since 2000
Academy of Management (USA) ( since 2007)
British Academy of Management (2016-17)
Indian Society of Labour Economics (life member), [Member of the Executive Committee 1998-2000]
National HRD Network (life member)
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) (2000-07)
Honorary member of the Advisory Board of the International Academy of Management and Business (IAMB) (since 2010)
Member of the Editorial Board of the Human Resource Management Review (2020-23).
Head of the Review Committee of the IIMA IDEA Telecom Centre of Excellence (IITCOE) (2012-19).
Chaired the Technical Session 5C in the Fifth IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, April 8-9, 2017.
Chaired the session titled ‘Development’ in the 27th European Regional International Telecommunication Society Conference at the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, September 7-9, 2016.
Presentation (with Asha Kaul) on “New Paradigms in Gender Inclusivity” in the Seminar on “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” (BGC), International Woman’s Day Events 2015, March 9, 2015.
Coordinator of the IIMA Society Conference 2015 on the theme “IIMA Creating New Frontiers of Knowledge: Management Science for Management Excellence” at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 26-27, 2015.
Coordinator of the IIMA Society Conference 2014 on the theme “IIMA Creating New Frontiers of Knowledge: Achieving Excellence through People, Processes, and Technology” at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 27-28, 2014.
Chaired a session in the track ‘Marketing Management’ in the 10th International Academy of Management & Business (IAMB) Conference at the Barcelo Eregin Topkapi Hotel, Istanbul (Turkey), June 20-22, 2011.
Chaired a session in the track ‘Human Resource Management’ in the 8th International Academy of Management & Business (IAMB) Conference at the Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid (Spain), June 28-30, 2010.
Chaired the session on ‘Human Resource Analytics’ in the First IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 6-7, 2009.
Discussant Chair for the session on ‘Education and Gender’ in the Gender Equity, Diversity, & Inclusivity (GEDI) Dialogue at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, June 14, 2009.
Invited Discussant for the session titled ‘Job Insecurity and Turnover’ in the Academy of Management 2009 Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago, Chicago (USA), August 7-11, 2009.
Organised (with Asha Kaul) the International Case-Writing Competition on “Gender Inclusivity: Proposing New Paradigms” at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on November 14-15, 2009.
Invited Discussant for the session titled ‘Passion and Thriving in Organizations’ in the Academy of Management 2008 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim (USA), August 8-13, 2008.
Chaired the session on ‘Compensation System’ in the Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM – 2005), Ahmedabad, January 14-15, 2005.
Panelist for the Panel Discussion on the topic:
“Pivoting to survive the Pandemic: Insights, implications, and research agenda for HRM” for 8th Pan IIM World Management Conference organised by Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode [virtual mode] on December 17, 2021.
“Is Employee Empowerment Gendered?” for National Conference on Gender Justice for Harmony and Development organized by L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad on April 7, 2017.
“HRD: Today and Tomorrow with Micro and Macro Perspectives” for Dr. Udai Pareek Memorial Day at the Academy of Human Resources Development, Ahmedabad on January 23, 2016.
“Gender Sensitization and Creation of Women Centric Workspaces” in the 7th IIMA Doctoral Colloquium at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on December 10, 2013.
Round Table Discussion:
Invited participant for the SHRM Round Table Discussion on the topic “Make Time for Employee Engagement” organised by the Society for Human Resource Management (India) in association with SAP at Hyatt Ahmedabad on August 7, 2018.
Chairperson of the Thesis Advisory Committee for the following doctoral students at IIM Ahmedabad:
Ms. Ekta Johar Chaudhary who worked on the topic “Capabilities, Entrepreneurial Competencies, and Success: Some Explorations” (2024).
Mr. Jatinder K. Jha who worked on the topic “Institutionalization of Ethics at Workplace: A Study of Contributory Role of HR and Line Functionaries” (2017).
Mr. Jatin Pandey who worked on the topic “Job Performance of Women at Work in Rural India: Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Perspective” (2017).
Mr. Shrihari S. Sohani who worked on the topic “Linkages between Human Resource Flexibility, Ambidexterity and Successful Outcomes in the Context of Information Technology Firms” (2017).
Ms. Pearl Malhotra who worked on the topic “Indirect Impact of High-Performers on their Subordinates” (2017).
Ms. Vijay Lakshmi Singh who worked on the topic “Drivers, Facilitators and Consequences: Exploring & Examining Job Crafting among Management Consultants” (2016).
Ms. Anita Sarkar who worked on the topic “Empowerment of Women in a Stereotypical Job” (2010).
Mr. Sandeep K. Krishnan who worked on the topic “Determinants and Outcomes of Intentions to Quit of Indian IT Professionals” (2007).
Member of the Thesis Advisory Committee for the following doctoral students at IIM Ahmedabad:
Mr. Sanket Sunand Dash who worked on the topic “Antecedents and Consequences of Job Crafting by School Teachers” (2017).
Mr. Amit Dhiman who worked on the topic “Exploration of Correlates of Performance Appraisal Politics from Appraisee Perspective” (2008).
Mr. Amit Pande who worked on the topic “Determinants of CEO Compensation: Evidence from India” (2008).
Mr. T.N. Krishnan who worked on the topic “Managerial Choices in Career Systems: The Role of Strategy and Structure” (2007).
Mr. Himanshu Rai who worked on the topic “An Exploratory-Formulative Study of Executive Dispute Handling Capability: Morphology, Measurement and Modalities” (2006).
Mr. Soumendra N. Bagchi who worked on the topic “An Exploratory-Formulative Case Study of Employee Retaliation in Industrial Relations” (2005).
Mr. Gurunathan L. who worked on the topic “A Study of the Determinants of Executive Knowledge Management” (2005).
Member of the Thesis Advisory Committee for the following doctoral students:
Ms. Sasmita Dash (HRM Area, XLRI Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur) who worked on the topic “Why People Engage in Unsafe and Safety Voice Behavior in Hazardous Industries - A Case Study Based Research” (2022).
Member of the Board of Directors of the IIMA IDEA Telecom Centre of Excellence (IITCOE) (2015-22).
Chairperson, Human Resources Management Area (2020-22)/ Personnel and Industrial Relations Area (2012-15 and 2005-08), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Chairperson, Staff Grievance Redressal Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2018-21).
Chairperson, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2014-16 and 2011-14).
Chairperson, Faculty Development Programme, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2008-10).
Member, Executive Committee of Vikalpa: A Journal for Decision Makers, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2021-24).
Member, Research & Publication Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2012-14).
Member, Committee for Managing Gender Issues, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2008-11).
Member, Executive Committee of Fellow Programme in Management, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2006-08).
Member, Executive Committee of Faculty Development Programme, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2006-08).
Member, Library Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2001-03).
Chairperson, Thesis Award Evaluation Committee for Prof. Tirath Gupta Memorial Award for Best Thesis, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2018-21)
Member, Faculty Workload Measurement Committee, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2008-09).
Coordinator for “Consultation for Selection of Deputy Municipal Commissioner" (2024-25).
Coordinator for “Consultation for Selection of Assistant Manager" (2023-24).
Consultant for the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (constituted as per the order of the Supreme Court of India and notified by the Department of Justice, Government of India) (2019).
“Comparative Study of Remuneration Patterns between Major Ports, CPSUs and Private Ports and Analyse & Suggest Optimal Pay Packages including CTC for Various Groups Employed in Major Ports” (with G. Raghuram, Biju Varkkey and Naman Desai) for the Indian Ports Association under Ministry of Shipping (Government of India) (2016-18).
Coordinator for “A Study for Comparing Salaries/ Emoluments in the Government Sector vis-à-vis Central Public Sector Undertakings/ Private Sector in India", Study Commissioned by the Seventh Central Pay Commission constituted by the Government of India (2015).
“Study to Assess the Impact of the Projects Sponsored by the Department of Information Technology, Government of India under the Scheme of ‘Manpower Development for Software Export Industry’” (with Rekha Jain) for the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India (2013-14).
“Immunization Programme in India: A Study on HR Needs Assessment at National and State Level” (with Dileep Mavalankar and K.V. Ramani) for the HRD Committee on UIP constituted by the Government of India (2010-11).
“Public Administration Situation Analysis, TNA and Other Allied Activities under European Commission – State Partnership Programme for Strengthening General Administration Department (GAD) and The Academy of Administration (CAA)” (with Goutam Dutta, T.P. Rama Rao, and T.V. Rao) for the Government of Chhattisgarh (2010-13).
Member of the ATF constituted by the Performance Management Division, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India for managing Result Framework Document (RFD) of Government of India (December 2009).
“Multi-faceted Feedback” (with Neharika Vohra) for 30 managers of Ambuja Cements Ltd (May-June 2010 and May-June 2009).
“Formulating the Concept, Principles and Parameters for Performance Related Incentives in Government: Cluster 3” (with Rekha Jain) for Sixth Central Pay Commission (2006-2008).
“Multi-faceted Feedback” (with Neharika Vohra) conducted for 20 managers of Cairn Energy India Pty Ltd (January-February 2008).
“Human Resource Planning and Development” (with Biju Varkkey) for National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (2005-07).
