Faculty Details
Dr. Shikha Makkar

Dr. Shikha Makkar

Assistant Professor

Email: shikhamakkar@rla.du.ac.in

Contact: 9999693035

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Educational Qualifications
S.No. Qualification University / Institution Year
1 Ph. D. Department of Commerce, University of Delhi 2018
2 M.COM Rajdhani College, University of Delhi 2008
3 B.Com. Jesus & Mary College, University of Delhi 2006
Industry/Permanent/Temporary/Contractual/Adhoc Teaching Experience
Sr.No. Post Institution Duration Type
1 Ph.D. Research Supervisor Department of Commerce, University of Delhi -
2 Assistant Professor Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi july 2023 - Present
3 Guuest Faculty Organisational Psychology GBO PGDM, Shri Ram College Of Commerce, University Of Delhi 2020-2023
4 Assistant Professor Shri Ram College Of Commerce, University Of Delhi 2012-2023
5 Assistant Professor Jesus And Mary College, University Of Delhi 2009-2012
Area Of Interests/Specialization
• Organisational Behaviour

• Human Resource Management

• Organisational Psychology

• Spiritual Leadership

• Mental health and well-being
Subjects Taught
• Organisational Behaviour

• Human Resource Management

• Business Analytics

• Management Accounting

• Organisational Psychology

• Leadership and team development
Journal Publications
2025: Published a research paper titled “Perception Influencing Motivation towards the adoption of Online Learning in the Indian Context: An Empirical Investigation Using the Technology Acceptance Model”, as part of the Proceedings of the International Conference on Policies, Processes and Practices for transforming Underdeveloped Economies into Developed Economies (PPP-UD 2025) published on 10 November 2025 ISBN: 978-94-6463-894-3, ISSN: 2352-5428, DOI https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-894-3_16
2025: Published a newspaper article titled “Unmasking Moonlighting: The reality behind the gig disguise” in Economics Times, ET HR World, published on 8th July 2025 https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workplace-4-0/talent-management/unmasking-moonlighting-the-reality-behind-the-gig-disguise/122312636 
2025: Published a newspaper article titled “Reimagining the future: From VUCA to ACUV- A students role in building Viksit Bharat”, in Economics Times, ET Education, published on 8th August 2025 https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/higher-education/reimagining-the-future-from-vuca-to-acuv-a-students-role-in-building-viksit-bharat/123181144 
2020: Paper titled “A conceptual development of Spiritual Leadership Model” in International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Publishers. Vol.26 No.3, pp.239 – 252,DOI: 10.1504/IJBG.2020.110953 Scopus Indexed, ISSN online: 1753-3635.
2020: Paper titled “Diversity Management in Higher Education in India” in Our Heritage Journal (Vol. 68 No. 51), Listed in UGC-Care List of Journals, ISSN: 0474-9030, (p. 33-40).
2019: Paper titled “Spirituality Measurement Scale: An Empirical Study” published in Purushartha Journal, School of Management Studies (Vol. 12 No. 1). Scopus Indexed, ISSN: 0975-024X, (p. 21-31) URL: http://journals.smsvaranasi.com/index.php/purushartha/article/view/297/283
2018: Paper titled “Development of a spirituality measurement scale” published in Current Psychology Journal, Springer Nature (p. 1-8). Scopus Indexed, with Impact factor 2.208. Listed in Thomson Reuters. Online ISSN: 1936-4733 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-018-0081-7
2016: Paper titled “Marketing of products sold by spiritual organizations: An Analysis”, in an edited volume of book titled “Marketing in the 21st century: issues and challenges” by Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-85000-73-7, (p. 126-137).
2016: Paper titled “Spirituality, Ethical behavior and Corporate social responsibility- The influence of affinity”, published in an edited volume of a book titled “New horizons for leveraging business” by the Department of Commerce, University of Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-261-6498-1, (p. 1-19).
2015: Contributed in the e-PG Pathshala Project by UGC under the NMEICT mission of MHRD, Govt. of India, as Co-Author in Commerce subject. For the following modules:
Paper 1: Management Concept and Organizational Behavior
Module 17: Emotions 
https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/epgpdata/uploads/epgp_content/S000006CO/P000384/M010390/ET/s000006co-p000384-m010390-et-v1.pdf
 
Module 26: Leadership: An introduction
https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/epgpdata/uploads/epgp_content/S000006CO/P000384/M010395/ET/s000006co-p000384-m010395-et-v1.pdf
 
Paper 9: Human Resource Management
Module 14: Recruitment-Factors Affecting Recruitment.
https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=0YyNXHI8GPO8SUQIuYNtTA==
 
2015: Paper titled (jointly with Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh) “Measurement of spirituality: Development and validation of a questionnaire” presented in the technical session V of ICSSR sponsored XVI Annual international conference on “Governance: Changing paradigms” at India habitat centre, NewDelhi, organized under the joint auspices of DSPSR, Sri Aurobindo College (eve.) [University of Delhi], et al.,ISSN: 978-81-923211-7-2,(p. 806-847).
2015: Paper titled “Relationship between spirituality and corporate social responsibility-An empirical study” (also awarded for best paper presentation), in Journal Abhinav Prabandhan, Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management-Research, NewDelhi, ISSN: 2249-5339, (p. 660-689).
Patents
2025: Registered a design Patent, titled “AI DRIVEN HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE” In pursuance of and subject to the provisions of the Designs Act, 2000 and the Designs Rules, 2001, dated 16/09/2025 (Design No. 473732-001).
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
2026: Presented a research paper titled “Excellence in Higher Education in the Age of AI: Examining the Influence of Spirituality on Teachers’ Attitude at Work” at the South Asian Artificial Intelligence Conclave, 2026 (SAAI Conclave 2026) organised by the Centre for Development of Intellectual Property and Research (CDIPR), Naovina Development of Intellectual Property and Research Foundation in collaboration with the Google for Education and the Data & Society Research Institute, and Powered by the Community for Academic Research and Development Foundation, on 21st March, 2026.
2025: Presented a research paper titled “Women's moonlighting and happiness at work: Relational Autonomy, Boundary Work and Resilience in India” at the HOPE 2025: Global conference on the science of happiness and human flourishing, organized by the Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee in collaboration with IIM Visakhapatnam, BITS Pilani K. K. Birla Goa Campus, IIT Madras, and IGDTUW Delhi (21-23 November)
2025: Presented a research paper titled “Perception Influencing Motivation towards the adoption of Online Learning in the Indian Context: An Empirical Investigation Using the Technology Acceptance Model”, at the International Conference: Policies, Practices, and Processes for Transforming Underdeveloped Economies into Developed Economies, September 19 to 20, VIPS-TC, Delhi
2025: Presented a research paper titled “Trends & Gaps in E-Waste Disposal Behaviour Research: A Bibliometric Perspective”, at a National conference on the theme VIKSIT BHARAT @ 2047 “Circular Futures: Innovative Strategies for E-Waste Management and Resource Recovery”, sponsored by ICSSR, scheduled on 29 August 2025 at IMI Delhi.
2024: Presented a research paper titled “Unlocking Business Relational Capital: Exploring Interconnections And Impact On Organizational Performance” at a Conference Organized by Fortune Institute of International Business-FIIB Research Conference (FRC) 2024, on “Rethink, Reimagine, Redesign Businesses For Meaningful And Mindful Impact, 14 th  – 18 th October 2024.
2024: Delegate at 14th CII National Higher Education Summit – Participated as a delegate at The Lalit, New Delhi.
 
2020: Presented a research paper titled “Diversity Management in Higher Education in India” (Received the Best Paper Award) at the Two day National Conference on “Exploring Spiritual Foundations of Leadership and Management” at DME Management School, I. P. University, Noida on 14th-15th February. 
2019: Recorded a Video Lecture (60 minutes) and developed E-content and E-tutorial covering all four quadrants: Preparation of Teaching Learning Material E-content, Video Presentation, Online Reference Material, Discussion Forum and Assessments on the Topic, Managing Classroom Diversity, for the HRD Ministry Sponsored Refresher Course in Commerce conducted by National Resource Centre – Commerce Discipline at Shri Ram College of Commerce under ARPIT 2019 vide MHRD-Notification No. F. No. 1-26/2019-PN-II.
2019: Presented a research paper titled “Excellence in Higher Education: Measuring the influence of spirituality on Teachers’ Attitude at Work”, at the ICSSR sponsored, XX Annual International Conference on Global Vision 2030: Challenges and opportunities at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Dwarka, under the joint auspices of DSPSR, DDU, et al., on 4th-5th January.
2017: Presented a research paper titled(jointly with Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh) “Entrepreneurship development and its impact on employment”, at the 70th All India Commerce Conference of Indian Commerce Association organized by IIS University, Jaipur, 12th-14th October.
2017: Presented a research paper titled “Development and Validation of a Spirituality Measurement Scale”, (jointly with Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh), at the Third International Research Conference organized by International Association of Research and Development Organization, at Indian Federation of United Nations Association, (Received the Best Paper Award), New Delhi, on 16th July.
2016: Presented a research paper titled “Spirituality in marketing-a case of products sold by spiritual organizations”, at the UGC sponsored national seminar on “Marketing in the 21st century: Issues and Challenges” on 5th and 6thFebruary, organized by Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi.
2015: Presented a research paper titled (jointly with Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh) “Measurement of spirituality: Development and validation of a questionnaire” presented in the technical session V of ICSSR sponsored XVI Annual International Conference on “Governance: changing paradigms” at India habitat centre, NewDelhi, organized under the joint auspices of DSPSR, Sri Aurobindo College (eve.) [University of Delhi], et al., on 3rd-4thJanuary.
2014: Presented a research paper titled “Relationship between spirituality and corporate social responsibility –An empirical study” (Awarded for best paper presentation) at the national seminar on “Corporate governance & Business integrity” held at Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management-research, NewDelhi, 25th-26th April.
2014: Presented a research paper on the topic “Spirituality, Ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility – The influence of affinity” at the third Annual Commerce convention on leveraging business: Discovering New horizons”, held at the Department of Commerce, University of Delhi, 12th-13th April. 
2014: Presented a Research paper titled “Impact of Technology on work life balance” at the UGC sponsored National Seminar “Linking Human Resources with Business Strategies” held at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, 26th-27th March.
2013: Presented a paper on the topic “Financial inclusion in India-Policies and perspectives” at the Sixth International Conference on global studies organized by common ground publishing, University of Illinois, U.S.A, at India International Centre, NewDelhi on 5th-7th September.
2013: Presented a paper on the topic “Agricultural marketing reforms in India” at the 15th Thinkers and Writers’ forum, Skoch Development Foundation, NewDelhi on 26th March.
2010: Presented a paper on the topic “Impact of global recession on Indian financial markets” at the 3rd National Conference on Contemporary Management Research at Apeejay School of Management, Dwarka, Delhi on 14th may.
Courses/FDP/Workshops Attended
2025: Participated in the two months Summer Faculty Research Fellow programme (SFRF: 2025), at the Department of Management studies, IIT Delhi (14/05/2025-15/07/2025).
 
2024: Two-Day Workshop on Business Analytics – Department of Commerce, Shivaji College, University of Delhi (10th–11th December 2024).
 
2024: One-Day FDP on Management Accounting using Spreadsheets – Department of Commerce, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi (23rd August 2024).
2024: NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (UGC-MMTTC), University of Delhi 20 Feb-29 Feb.
2023: Online two - week Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in ”ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY” Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi (Accredited Grade 'A++' by NAAC) In collaboration with MAHARAJA SURAJMAL INSTITUTE (Aff. to GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi)under the aegis of Surajmal  Memorial Education Society (SMES, 1972) under the aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING from 22 Sept - 06 Oct.
2023: 4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (Accredited Grade 'A++' by NAAC) In collaboration with Dhote Bandhu Science College (Accredited Grade 'A+' by NAAC) Gondia, Maharashtra under the aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING from 21 Aug-19 Sept.
2023: December: Volunteered for the 74th All India Commerce Conference of the Indian Commerce Association on “One Earth. One Family. One Future” Hosted by Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce & Business, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi in association with Knowledge Partner O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, 13th-15th Dec.
2021: November: Participated in AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "Essentials of Academic research" at International School of Management Excellence, 8th – 12th Nov.
2021: July: Participated in the 5 weeks Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in Pedagogy and Research Methods conducted by India Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), 07th June-13th July.
 2018: November: Attended one day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) conducted by Department of Management Studies, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, 17 Nov.
2017: November: Participated in the National symposium on “Dimensions of Quality in Higher Education in India” organized by IQAC, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, 11th Nov.
2017: May: Participated in the International Conference on Rethinking Management Education: From Chanakya To Adam Smith jointly organized by Academy of Value Based Management (A Unit of ISOL Foundation) and Vedic Foundations of Indian Management (A Unit of ISOL Foundation), 6th-7th May.
2017: March: Attended a three day Workshop on “Spiritual values and ethics” organized by C.P.D.H.E., University of Delhi, 1st-3rd March.
2014: November: Participated in a two day National Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis with SPSS” held at Ramanujan College on 20th-21st.
2013: September: Attended the Publishing connect workshop conducted by Elsevier in association with University of Delhi on 11th.
2013: April: Participated at the 2nd Annual Commerce convention “Emerging issues in corporate governance” organized by the Department of Commerce, University of Delhi. 
2013: April: Participated at the National Conference on the topic “Transformational leadership and beyond” organized by Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
2012: June: Attended a workshop on “open data-open development” organized by the World Bank, NewDelhi on 8th.
2012: May: Attended a seven day Faculty Development Programme cum Workshop on “Analytical techniques for research in social sciences” held from may 22nd-28th, organized by Delhi school of professional studies and research.
2012: March: Attended the UGC sponsored National Seminar on the theme “The future of corporate finance in India”, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, University of Delhi.
2012: February: Attended the UGC sponsored- National Seminar on the theme “Business for sustainable development”, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi.
 2011: November: Attended a three day workshop at Shri Ram College of Commerce, organized by the Department of Commerce for paper 2.2: Fundamentals of computers and information systems of B.com (Hons.) Semester-II.
2010: April: Delegate at the “Annual private equity convention 2010”, organized by ASSOCHAM on 15th-16th, NewDelhi.
2010: March: Delegate at the National Microfinance Conference-“Financial inclusion and responsible microfinance” organized by F.I.C.C.I. and Sa-Dhan at Ashok Hotel, NewDelhi on 17th& 18th.
2010: March: Delegate at “The women leadership summit” organized by Silicon India at Iskcon Auditorium, NewDelhi.
 2010: February: Delegate at the PHD Chambers of Commerce & Industry, NewDelhi on “HR Compass: The evolving HR competencies”.
Awards and Distinctions
 
2020: Received the “Award for best Paper”, for a research paper titled “Diversity Management in Higher Education In India” presented in the National Conference on “Exploring Spiritual Foundations of Leadership and Management” at DME Management School, I. P. University, Noida on 15th February. 
 
2017: Received the “Award for best Paper”, for a research paper titled “Development and Validation of a Spirituality Measurement Scale”, jointly with Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar Singh, at the Third International Research Conference organized by International Association of Research and Development Organization, at Indian Federation of United Nations Association, New Delhi, on 16th July.
 
2014: Received the “Award for best Paper”, first prize in recognition of the paper for its subject content, analysis, composition and presentation in the national seminar on “Corporate governance & business integrity” held at Sri Sharada Institute of Indian management-research, NewDelhi, 25-26 April.
 
2013: Received the “Graduate Scholar Award” at the Global studies conference, for having demonstrated significant scholastic achievement and leadership skills on 7th September at NewDelhi.
 
 
Association with Professional Bodies
 
Life time member of Indian Commerce Association since 2018.
 
Other Information
Contribution as a Resource Person/ Session Chair- Co-Chair/ Judge/ Moderator etc. 
2026:  Invited as the Chair for a Plenary Session (Online) at the 5th International Conference on “Resilience, Innovation and Sustainability in Business: Transformation through India’s Economic Vision 2047 – Viksit Bharat”, organised by Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, on 24th February 2026.
 
2026: Invited as a resource person to conduct a workshop on the topic “Mindfulness, stress management, and emotional regulation” for undergraduate students at the Asian School of Business (ASB), Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 29th Jan.
 
2025: Invited as a resource person in the International Intensive Thesis Writing Workshop 2025, to deliver a Lecture on 29 Nov. on the topic  “How to write a research paper using qualitative methods” in a Two-Week Online jointly organised by Government Degree College (Autonomous) Narsampet, Dist: Warangal (TG) and SKVT Government Degree College, Dist: Rajamahendravaram (AP) scheduled from 16th November to 30th November 2025.
 
2025: Invited as a Session Chair  for INNOVISION 2025 – The Indo-European Management Conference, organized by Sanjivani University, India, in collaboration with MESOS Business School, France & GBSB Global Business School, Spain & Malta (October 11, 2025).
 
2025: Invited as a judge for judging the Inter-college ‘Case Study Event’ organized by Department of Economics of Ram Lal Anand College (15 October).
 
2024: Invited as a Speaker – Reset Your Thoughts and Feelings for Transforming Students in the Age of Social Disruption – FDP conducted by Amity Business School (19th December 2024, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM).
 
2024: Invited as Chairperson – Technical Session in the Student Conclave on Digital Age Dilemmas: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Protecting Innovation and Integrity, organized by the Student Body of the Research Cell, DME (25th November 2024).
 
2023: Invited as a Resource Person, for a Five- Week Value Added Certificate Course on Research Methodology and Data Analysis, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, 21st July- 20th August.
 
2021: Invited as a Resource Person, for Short Term Training Programme on “Research 2.0: From Discovery to Dissemination” organised by Centre for Information Research Management (CIRM), University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, 02-08 March.
 
2021: Invited as a Resource Person, for ICSSR Sponsored “Seven Days Online Research Methodology Course for Ph.D.Research Scholars in Social Sciences” (Topic: Research design and sampling method), School of Commerce, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, held from 18th- 25thFebruary.
 
2021: Invited as a Resource Person, for a National Workshop on “Techniques of Writing a Quality Research Paper”, By school Of Business Studies & Entrepreneurship (SBS & E), Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, on 17thFebruary.
 
2020:Invited as a Resource Person, for conducting a Faculty Development Program on the topic “Diversity in the classroom” by Dr. M. G. R. University, Chennai, on 8th September.
 
2020: Invited as a Resource Person, for a National Webinar on “Business Analytics- Tools for decision making” by P. K. R. Arts College for Women, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu on 8th August.
 
2020: Invited as a Resource Person, for a National Webinar on “How analytics is useful for business decision making” by Vivek college of management and technology, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh on 25th July.
 
2020: Invited as a Resource Person, for a National Webinar on “Analytics for Beginners” by Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on 29th June. Link https://www.facebook.com/sanskritigroupindia/videos/627938091148438
 
2020: Invited as a Resource Person, for a National Webinar on “HR Analytics” by AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh on 26th June. Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WmakN1Mjqk
 
2020: Invited as a Resource Person, for a National Webinar on “Research and Plagiarism” by AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh on 23rd June. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o29PTtm1wY
 
2020: Invited as a Moderator, for a National Webinar on “Work-life Balance & Happiness” jointly organized by RD & DJ College, Munger University, Munger and Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, India on 16th June. Link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2528684984059775
 
2020: Invited as a Moderator, for a Panel Discussion on “Creating Spiritually enabled Leaders for tomorrow” at the Two-Day National Conference on “Exploring Spiritual Foundations of Leadership and Management” at DME Management School, I. P. University, Noida on 15th February.