Majors Degrees

Ph. D. in business studies - Awarded in the year 1998 by Sardar Patel University, Title: “Effectiveness of Banking Services: An Empirical Study of Selected Nationalized Banks in Gujarat.”

M. Com. (Banking & Business Finance - Statistics)

B. Com. (Marketing)

UGC-NET

Online Certified Courses

1. Honour Certificate (Law & Ethics) 2014, Harvard University (EdX). Course name: “Justice” 

2. Honour Certificate (Leadership) 2015, Catalyst Inc., USA (EdX). Course name: “Inclusive Leadership” 

3. Honour Certificate (Business Law) 2016, Harvard University (EdX) Course name: “Contract Law”

4. Verified Certificate (Social Development) 2017, World Bank Group (EdX) Course name: “Engaging Citizens: A Game Changer for Development?” 

5. Certificate of Achievement (Management) 2018, ICMS (Open University, Australia) Course name: “Management for a Competitive Edge” 

6. Verified Certificate (Management) 2018, Santa Clara University (CN) Course name: “Ethics for Managers” 

7. Certificate of Achievement (Management) 2020, Philanthropy University, USA. Course name: “Leadership: Ten Rules for Impact and Meaning”

•  28 years (15 years - current work place) of experience as an Associate Professor. With 15 years of research experience.

Journal 

1.    Working Capital Turnover in Pharmaceutical Companies.    The Management Accountant. ISSN: 0972-3528. Vol. 29 Issue 3. March-94. Pp.151 This journal is indexed to i-scholar and Copernicus.

2.    Whistle-Blowing and Competitive Advantage.    SCMS Journal of Indian Management. ISSN: 0973-3167.     Vol. 4 Issue 2. April-June 2007. Pp.70-76. This journal is currently indexed to Scopus, UGC, EBSCO, & Copernicus.

3.    Societal Marketing at Prathama Blood Centre: Myth or Reality?    ACRM Journal of Business and Management Research. ISSN: 0973-3523. Vol. 2    Issue2. Sep-07 Pp.17-26. Indexed to Scopus. 

4.    Audacious Kiranas Vs Organized Retailers.    SCMS Journal of Indian Management ISSN: 0973-3167. Vol.5 Issue 3. July-September 2008. Pp. 93-101. This journal is currently indexed to Scopus, UGC, EBSCO, & Copernicus.

5.    Strategic Leadership in Action: A Case Study of Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Apeejay Business Review. ISSN: 0974-1798. Vol. 9 Issue 1&2.    Jan-Dec 2008    Pp. 65-75. 

6.    Boosting the Marketing Rupee During Recession.    Domain - The Journal of Management Research. ISSN: 0973-9564. Vol. 1 Issue 2.    Jan-June 2009. Pp.51-56

7.    No Retreat, No Surrender: Winning Strategies of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.  BVIMR Management Edge. ISSN:    0976-0431. Vol. 4 Issue 1.Jan-June 2011. Pp. 33-39. This journal is indexed to UGC, EBSCO, and Proquest.

8.    Efficiency of Technology in Retail Banking.    Galgotias Journal of Business School. ISSN: 0975-7694. Vol. 3 Issue 3. July 2011. Pp. 22-32. 

9.    Understanding Ethics: A Study on Perception of Management Students    Biz & Bytes – Journal of Management & Technology. eISSN: 2320-897X. Vol. 4 Issue 3. April-June 2013. Pp.    27-37. 

10.    Brand Equity: Conceptualization and Measurement: A Literature Review ViewPoint-International Journal of Management and Technology. ISSN: 2229-3725. Vol. 5 Issue 1. January-June 2014. Indexed to UGC.

11.    Conceptualization of Service Quality with Special Focus on Telecom Sector. Amity Business Review-The Journal of Amity Business School. ISSN: 0972-2343. Vol. 15 Issue 2. July-December 2014. Pp. 103-115. Indexed to EBSCO, ASI, and ICI.

12.    Restaurant Image Parameters and its Importance in Building Children’s Perception for Multinational Fast food Restaurants.     IITM Journal of Management & IT. ISSN: 0976-8629. Vol. 7    Issue 2. July-December 2016. Pp. 38-47. Indexed to Google Scholar, EBSCO, and CNKI Scholar.

13.    The Role of Consume Innovativeness on Consumer Perceived Risk Towards Online Shopping. IITM Journal of Management & IT. ISSN: 0976-8629. Vol. 7    Issue 2. July-December 2016. Pp. 63-76. Indexed to Google Scholar, EBSCO, and CNKI Scholar.

14.    Fitness as Integral to Better Performance of High Achievers. NOLEGEIN Journal of Performance Management & Retention Strategies. ISSN:    2581-5067. Vol. 3 Issue 1. June 2020.    pp. 1-5. Indexed to Google Scholar, ASI, Crossref, and CGI.

15.    The Relevance of New Institutional Economics for the Indian Economy. NOLEGEIN Journal of Entrepreneurship Planning, Development and Management. ISSN: 2581-3900. Vol. 5 Issue 1. September 2022. pp. 27-31. DOI (Journal): M 10.37591/NJEPDM. Indexed to Google Scholar, ASI, Crossref, and CGI. 

Conference Papers

1.    Modern Blood Banking in India: A Study of Prathama Blood Centre. Presented and Published in Conference Proceedings Book of IIMK, International Conference on Marketing & Society 2007, Organized by India Institute of Management, Kozikode 2007.

2.    Strategic Leadership and Competitive Advantage: A Case of an Indian Pharma Firm in the Post Product Patent Regime. Presented and Published in Conference proceedings book of TAPMI, International Conference on Entrepreneurship in India and China. T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal 2007.

3.    NSVKMS MBA College, Vishnagar. (National Conference). March 15, 2009.  Theme: ‘Emerging Management Paradigms in Transforming Business World’.  Presented paper titled: Boosting the Marketing Rupee During Recession.

 4.    S. K. P. Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Gandhinagar. (National Conference). December 1-2, 2006.  Theme: Emerging Strategies in the New Business Landscape. Presented paper titled: Adoption of Market Economy: Solution to India's Growth.

 5.    S. P. University, Vallabhvidyanagar. (State Conference). March 19, 2005. Theme: Financial Services: Emerging Trends. Presented paper titled: Consumer Perception of Public & Private Sector Banks.

6.    S. P. University, Vallabhvidyanagar. (National Conference). March 27, 2004.  Theme: Adapting Marketing to the E-economy: Issues, Opportunities and Challenges. Presented paper titled: The Importance of E-Banking.

Case Study:
1.    A Case Study on Gridle.    NOLEGEIN Journal of Management Information Systems. ISSN: 2581-6810 Vol. 2    Issue 1. June 2019.    Pp. 1-5. Indexed to Google Scholar, ASI, Crossref, and CGI.

Chapter in Book:
1.    Ethical Issues and Related Dilemmas during Covid-19 Pandemic, January 2021, COVID-19: Socio-Economic Crises in India, ISBN: 978-81-948985-7-3, pp. 108–118. DOI: 10.31995/BOOK.AB169-J21.Chapter8
2.    Ethical Issues in Controlled Trials for Covid-19 Vaccine, January 2021, COVID-19: Socio-Economic Crises in India, ISBN: 978-81-948985-7-3, pp.192–203. DOI: 10.31995/BOOK.AB169-J21.Chapter14
Book:
1. Study of Modern Blood Banking in India    Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), Germany (International), 2012     ISBN: 978-3-659-20029-8
2. Elements of Banking and Insurance    Shri Gajanan Pustakalya, Surat, Gujarat, India, 1997.    No. E - 679

Newspapers & Magazines:  
1. Encourage Your High Achievers to Get and Stay Fit. HR Future (International Magazine). March 2019 pp.28-29
2. Benchmarking is a Key for Organizational Success. HR Future (International Magazine). April 2019 pp.28-29
3. Practice Positive Psychology. HR Future (International Magazine). March 2020    pp.30-31
4. Engineering The Way Out. Economic Times - Learning Curve, April 3, 2000.
5. Enjoying Work is Serious Business. The Indian Express - Options, October 28, 1998.
6. Win Over Your Customers. The Indian Express - Options, June 3, 1998.
7. The Secret of Being a Successful Manager. The Indian Express - Options, May 13, 1998.
8. Performance Appraisal of Public Sector Banks. The Indian Express - Options, December 17, 1997.
9. Deposit Mobilization Strategies for Rural Banks. The Indian Express - Options, November 12, 1997.

Subjects taught

General Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Economics, Indian Business Environment, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Legal Aspects of Business, Business Ethics & Corporate Governance, Strategic Management, Management of Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, Legal Environment, Indian Ethos & Business Ethics.

1.       Successfully completed the election process during the 1996 General Elections when appointed by the Election Commission as Presiding Officer for duty in Surat, Gujarat.

2.       Has participated in essay competitions organized by the Embassy of Argentina, New Delhi in 1992 and by Indian Science Congress Association in 1990 and has won prizes.

3.       Successfully guided PhD scholars to complete their programme under Gujarat Technological University (GTU). Out of 6 PhD scholars, 3 have been awarded the PhD degree and 2 are pursuing the programme. Also successfully guided a PhD scholar to complete the programme when I was formerly a PhD guide with the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT), Ahmedabad.

4.       Was awarded certificate of excellence for successfully completing task organized by the RBI Cell of the Department of Banking & Business Finance, M. S. University of Baroda under a RBI Sponsored Workshop in December 18-21, 1988.

5.       Has been awarded Excellence in Art when I was in high school in the year 1986. Name of school was Rosary High School of Baroda, Gujarat.