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Dr. Nishant Singh

Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.), School of Business, Coimbatore

Qualification: Ph.D

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Bio

Dr. Nishant Singh is an Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.) in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour from IIT Roorkee and is UGC-NET qualified in Management. He has over 7.5 years of academic experience and 3.5 years of corporate experience in the FMCG sector. Prior to joining Amrita School of Business, he served at Bennett University and Jain (Deemed-to-be University), and has also been associated with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, as Visiting Faculty.

His teaching and research interests include Meaningful Work, Workplace Spirituality, Mindfulness, Innovative Work Behaviour, Psychological Contracts, Employee Behaviour, HR Analytics, Leadership, and technology-enabled organisational change. He has taught courses including Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, HR Metrics and Analytics, Leadership and Change Management, Managing Behaviour in Organizations, and Compensation and Reward Management.

He has also been involved in externally funded research projects supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), including projects related to millet production and socio-economic development in Uttarakhand and psychological need satisfaction and mental health outcomes among Gen Z.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2024

From theory to practice: using diffusion of innovation and learning strategies to overcome technology implementation challenges

Cite this Research Publication : Manish Anand, Nishant Singh, From theory to practice: using diffusion of innovation and learning strategies to overcome technology implementation challenges, Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, Emerald, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1108/dlo-07-2024-0189

Publisher : Emerald

Year : 2023

Improving creativity among SME employees: exploring the role of organization-based self-esteem and psychological capital

Cite this Research Publication : Madihalli Sujatha, Ujjal Mukherjee, Nishant Singh, Umesh Bamel, Improving creativity among SME employees: exploring the role of organization-based self-esteem and psychological capital, Employee Relations: The International Journal, Emerald, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1108/er-04-2022-0188

Publisher : Emerald

Year : 2020

The mediating effect of meaningful work between human resource practices and innovative work behavior: a study of emerging market

Cite this Research Publication : Nishant Singh, Umesh Bamel, Veena Vohra, The mediating effect of meaningful work between human resource practices and innovative work behavior: a study of emerging market, Employee Relations: The International Journal, Emerald, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1108/er-04-2020-0150

Publisher : Emerald

Year : 2019

Emotional intelligence strategies to achieve subjective career success: implications for learning and development in knowledge industry

Cite this Research Publication : Nishant Singh, Uma Warrier, Teena Bharti, Emotional intelligence strategies to achieve subjective career success: implications for learning and development in knowledge industry, Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, Emerald, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1108/dlo-10-2019-0229

Publisher : Emerald

Research Article

Year : 2022

Antecedents and consequences of organisational citizenship behaviour: a mediated-moderation examination in an emerging economy

Cite this Research Publication : Ritu Tayal, Mamta Tripathi, Nishant Singh, Umesh Bamel, Antecedents and consequences of organisational citizenship behaviour: a mediated-moderation examination in an emerging economy, International Journal of Emerging Markets, Emerald, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1108/ijoem-09-2021-1383

Publisher : Emerald

Year : 2020

Impact of transactional, relational and balanced contract on affective commitment

Cite this Research Publication : Nishant Singh, Harsha Tyagi, Umesh Bamel, Impact of transactional, relational and balanced contract on affective commitment, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Emerald, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1108/ijppm-12-2018-0432

Publisher : Emerald

Year : 2020

Can transcendence be attained through mindfulness? The mediating role of meaningful work

Cite this Research Publication : Nishant Singh, Umesh Bamel, Can transcendence be attained through mindfulness? The mediating role of meaningful work, Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, Emerald, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1108/joepp-04-2020-0054

Publisher : Emerald

Review Article

Year : 2018

Workplace spirituality: a new imperative in Indian manufacturing sector

Cite this Research Publication : Nishant Singh, Santosh Rangnekar, Workplace spirituality: a new imperative in Indian manufacturing sector, Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, Emerald, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1108/dlo-01-2018-0010

Publisher : Emerald

Memberships

All India Management Association (AIMA)

Projects

ICSSR Research Projects

1. Millet Production in Uttarakhand: An Empirical Analysis of its Socio-Economic Impact and Marketability Challenges

  • Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
  • Grant: ₹12 lakh
  • Role: Co-Project Director
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Status: Completed

2. Evidence-Based Exploration of Psychological Need Satisfaction and Mental Health Outcomes: Role of Coping Mechanism and Digital Mental Health Interventions among Gen Z in Maharashtra

  • Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
  • Grant: ₹20 lakh
  • Role: Co-Project Director
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Status: Completed
Reviewer

Journal Reviewer Roles

  • International Journal of Organizational Analysis (IJOA)
  • Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance
  • The International Journal of Human Resource Management
Professional Recognition
  • Session Chair, International HR Conference cum Conclave 2023 (IHRCC’23), IIM Jammu
  • Organizing Committee Member, International Conference on Environment, Business & Sustainability (ICEBS), 2023 & 2024
  • Recognition for contribution as SPOC – International Relations and Corporate Outreach, School of Management, Bennett University.
Conference
  1. Anand, M. & Singh, N. (2026). “Unpacking Employee Attitudes Toward Disruptive Technologies: A Mixed-Method DEMATEL Study of Critical Behavioural Drivers in India’s IT Sectors.” Presented at the 8th Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences International Conference (ERPBSS 2026), Middlesex University Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  2. Anand, M. & Singh, N. (2024). “Data-Driven Sustainability: How Organisations Can Sustain Innovation.” Presented under the track Human Capital, Leadership and Sustainability at the 2nd International Conference on Environment, Business, and Sustainability: The Emerging Paradigms (ICEBS-2024), organised by Bennett University, in collaboration with Bradley University, USA, and Lincoln University College, Malaysia, held at Bennett University, Greater Noida, India.
  3. Dixit, V. & Singh, N. (2024, December). “Identifying Engagement Drivers and Developing Strategic HR Interventions to Enhance Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS): A Case Study.” Presented at the Ivey Case Conference 2024, IIM Nagpur.
  4. Singh, N., Paul, H., Pereira, V., & Bamel, U. (2024, January). “Promoting Ethical Work Behaviour through Meaningful Work and Mindfulness: A Study of Emerging Market.” Presented at INDAM 2024, Goa Institute of Management.
  5. Paul, H., Singh, N., Pereira, V., & Bamel, U. (2023, January). “Work-From-Anywhere and Strategic HRM: A Qualitative Study from the Lens of Gen Z New Hires.” Presented at INDAM 2023, NMIMS Mumbai.
  6. Singh, N. & Rangnekar, S. (2018, December). “Workplace Spirituality and Affective Commitment: A Study from the Indian Manufacturing Sector.” Presented at the 1st PANIIT Management International Conference, IIT Roorkee.
  7. Singh, N. & Rangnekar, S. (2017, August). “Building Relational Contract through Compassion: Evidence from Indian Manufacturing Sector.” Presented at the 18th International Conference on IT Applications and Management (ITAM-18), Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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