Curriculum Vitae

Name: Neharika Vohra Address: Wing 12, IIM
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad –380 015
Position or Job title: Professor Phone: (079)-26324918 (Office)
(079)-26325010 (Home)
Institution: Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Email: neharika@iima.ac.in
Education:

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
1992 - 1995 Ph.D. - Social Psychology
1989 - 1992 M.A. - Social Psychology

Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India
1986 - 1988 M.A. - Developmental and Educational Psychology (Ranked 1st)

Sambalpur University, S.K.D.A.V. College, Rourkela, India
1982 - 1986 B.A.(Hons.)- Psychology and Minor in Economics (Ranked 1st)
Teaching Experience (15 years):
(University of Manitoba, Canada, XIM, Bhubaneswar, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad)
Designed and taught the following courses:
* Interpersonal and Group Processes
* Individuals in Organizations
* Management Across Cultures
* Leadership and Team Building
* Selection and Assessment
* Applied Behavioral Science
* Research Methods in Psychology
* Statistical Applications in Psychology
* Social Psychology
Current Interests:
• Change management
• Leadership in organizations
• Educational leadership
• Woman as leaders
• Managing across cultures
• Quality education for remote and rural populations
Consulting:
•Instrumented feedback to executives in Polaris, Satyam, ABB, Infosys, BARCO.
•Assessment Centre for the top team at BARCO, India
•Diagnose conflict and interpersonal issues for top management team of Hutch, Gujarat Circle
•Co-authored, developed, and administered 360 degree feedback to 300 CBSE school principals.
•Consulted with an engineering college, Tolani, Maritime Institute in their restructuring and reculturing exercise.
•Designed and provided 360 degree feedback to thirty senior level managers of Cairn Pvt. Ltd.
•Consulted with a policy driven organization (PRS) which works as an information provider to the Members of Parliament of India. Was involved in a study of its impact and reach in the last two years of existence.
Supervision:
• PhD supervisor of Nisha Nair in the Organizational Behavior Area, 2007 todate
• PhD supervisor of Abhishek Goel in the Organizational Behavior Area, graduated in 2008
• PhD committee of Anita Sarkar in the Personnel & Industrial Relations Area, 2008
• PhD committee of Abhishek Gupta in the Marketing Area, 2008
• PhD committee of Ranjit Namboodri in the Organizational Behavior Area, 2006
• PhD committee of Meenakshi Aggarwal in the Organizational Behavior Area, 2005
• PhD committee of Ramakant Mishra in the Marketing Area, 2005.
• Supervised research projects of Sushil Pant and Benny Joseph (FDP participants in 2000)
Peer Reviewed Journals:
  • Adair, J.G., Puhan, B.N. & Vohra, N. (1992). Indigenization of Psychology: An empirical assessment of progress in psychology. International Journal of Psychology, 28, 149-169.
  • Adair, J. G., Pandey, J., Puhan, B. N., Begum, H., & Vohra, N. (1995). A comparison of Indian and Bangladeshi responses regarding factors influencing discipline development. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 26, 392-407.
  • Vohra, N. (1997). Harmonizing social relations in changing pluralistic realities. Trends in Social Science Research, 4, 171-175.
  • Vohra, N., Adair, J.G. (2000) Life Satisfaction of Indian immigrants in Canada. Psychology and Developing Societies, Vol 12 (2), 109-138.
  • Vohra, N. (2000) Are you likely to ingratiate in a context you are unfamiliar with? Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol 26, 103-107.
  • Vohra, N. (2001) Improving the veridicality of post experimental questionnaires. Psychological Studies, Vol 46, 28-33.
  • Vohra, N., & Sharma, B. (2002) Harnessing multiple mental models as a training technique for increasing understanding of people issues. Indian Journal of Training and Development, 32 (1), 70-78.
  • Joseph, B., & Vohra, N. (2002) Characteristics of effective communicators: Perceptions of Indian managers. Indian Journal of Training and Development, 32 (2), 38-45.
  • Mohanty, L. K., & Vohra, N. (2002) Is corporate philanthropy perceived as a business strategy in Indian organizations? IIM B Management Review, 14 (2), 41-48.
  • Sinha, J. B. P., Vohra, N., Singhal, S. R., Sinha, B. N., & Ushashree, S. (2002) Normative beliefs about collectivist-individualist intentions and behaviour of Indians. International Journal of Psychology, 37(5), 309-319.
  • Adair, J. G., & Vohra, N. (2003). The explosion of knowledge, references, and citations: Psychology's unique response to a crisis. American Psychologist, 58(1), 15-23.
  • Vohra, N., Rawat, A., & Pandey, N. (2003). Review of organizational behavior research in India: Journey from 1990-2000. Indian Psychological Abstracts and Reviews. 10(2), 221-313.
  • Pant, S. K., & Vohra, N. (2003). Small scale family owned business in Nepal and India: Chief Executives Strategies for job categorization assignment, and job allocation. Organisation, October-December, 30-35.
  • Bond, M. H., and 68 co-authors. (2004). Culture-level dimensions of social axioms and their correlates across 41 cultures. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 35, 548-570.
  • Vohra, N., Singh, M. (2005). Mental traps to avoid while interpreting feedback: Insights from administering feedback to school principals. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 16(1), 139-148.
  • Singh, M., & Vohra, N. (2005). Strategic human resource management in small enterprises. Journal of Entrepreneurship, 14(1), 59-70.
  • Singh, M., Vohra, N. (2005). Multifaceted feedback for organisational heads for self and organisational development: experiences of school principals. International Journal of Training and Development, 9(3), 156-169.
  • Jha, P., & Vohra, N. (2005). Role portrayals of men and women in Indian television advertising. Abhigyan, XXIII (1), 36-44.
  • Goel, A., Vohra, N. Zhang, L. (2008). Cross cultural comparison of youth attitudes. In A K J R Nayak and M G Jomon (Editors) "India: Emerging Global Economic Order" (pp. 229-243). Delhi: Tata-McGraw Hill
  • Goel, A., Vohra, N., Zhang, L., and Arora, B. (2007). Attitudes of the youth towards entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship: A cross-cultural comparison of India and China. Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship and Sustainability. 3, 29-63.
  • Goel, A., Vohra N., and Zhang L. (2007). Research on venture evaluation of the Chinese and Indian entrepreneurs and career choices of young people. Modern Finance and Economics, 27: 54-59. [In Chinese]
  • Matsumoto, D., and 37 authors. (2008). Culture, emotion regulation, and adjustment. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 94(6), 925-937.
  • Matsumoto, D., Yoo, S. H., Fontaine, J., Anguas-Wong, A. M., Arriola, M., Ataca, B., Bond, M. H., Boratav, H. B., Breugelmans, S. M., Cabecinhas, R., Chae, J., Chin, W. H., Comunian, A. L., DeGere, D. N., Djunaidi, A., Fok, H. K., Friedlmeier, W., Ghosh, A., Glamcevski, M., Granskaya, J. V., Groenvynck, H., Harb, C., Haron, F., Joshi, R., Kakai, H., Kashima, E., Khan, W., Kurman, J., Kwantes, C. T., Mahmud, S. H., Mandaric, M., Nizharadze, G., Odusanya, J. O. T., Ostrosky-Solis, F., Palaniappan, A. K., Papastylianou, D., Safdar, S., Setiono, K., Shigemasu, E., Singelis, T. M., Iva, P. S., Spieß, E., Sterkowicz, S., Sunar, D., Szarota, P., Vishnivetz, B., Vohra, N., Ward, C., Wong, S., Wu, R., Zebian, S., Zengeya, A. (2008). Mapping expressive differences around the world: The relationship between emotional display rules and Individualism v. Collectivism. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 39, 55-74.
  • Goel, A., and Vohra, N. (2008). Superstar Leaders. Asian Case Research Journal, 12(2), 161-186
  • Vohra, N., Post, J. E., Varma, J. R., Menon K., Desai, A., Raghavan, A., Srinivasan, V., Parekh, S. (2009). The Satyam Story: Many Questions and a Few Answers. Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers, 34(1), 69-88.
  • Vohra, N. and Rao, V. V. (2009). Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam in conversation with Neharika Vohra and V Venkat Rao. Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers, 34(1), 61-68.
  • Vohra, N. and Nair, N. (in press). Bringing about changes at a large engineering college: Lessons for designers and implementers of large scale change efforts. Organization Development Journal
  • Singh, M., & Vohra, N. (in press). Level of formalisation of human resource management in small and medium enterprises in India. Journal of Entrepreneurship.
  • Vohra, N., and Goel, A. (accepted with revisions). Positive characteristics do matter for organizational commitment: A study of Indian Middle Managers. Manuscript submitted for Journal of Positive Psychology.
    • Work under preparation/review:
  • Aggarwal, M., Vohra, N., Bhatnagar, B., & Khokle, P. Perceived Organizational Support and Organizational Commitment: The Mediational Influence of Psychological Well-Being. Manuscript submitted.
  • Goel, A., & Vohra, N. (under preparation). Influence of Positive Characteristics on Organizational Citizenship Behaviors. Manuscript under preparation.
  • Vohra, N., & Khokle, P. (under preparation). Social beliefs and organization commitment: An exploration.
  • Vohra, N. (under preparation). Determinants of commitment of school teachers.
  • Vohra, N. & Goel, G. (under preparation). Self-presentation in India as compared to Japan and the USA.
    • Books:
  • ohanty, L., & Vohra, N. (2007). ICT in Schools. Sage Publications.
  • Vohra, N. (1997) Editor of the first Orissa Industrial Directory of existing small and medium scale Industries in Orissa published by SIMAP Cell, Xavier Institute of Management.
    • Book Chapters:
  • Vohra, N. (2004). Indigenization of psychology in India: Its unique form and progress. Ongoing themes in psychology and culture. B. N. Setiadi, A. Supratiknya, W.J.Lonner, & Y. H. Poortinga (Eds.) Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Kanisius.
  • Goel, A., Vohra, N. Zhang, L. (2008). Cross cultural comparison of youth attitudes. In A K J R Nayak and M G Jomon (Editors) "India: Emerging Global Economic Order" (pp. 229-243). Delhi: Tata-McGraw Hill.
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    Popular Magazines:
  • Vohra, N. (2000) Wanna Break Free: Change the rules of the game while playing by them… Some suggestions for women working outside the home. Human Capital, August, 40-44..
  • Vohra, N. (2003) "Why so few women CEO's". Career Economy, January, 34..
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    Working Papers:
  • Vohra, N., & Sharma, B. (2000) Harnessing Multiple Mental Models and Creating Opportunities for Learning about Human Resource Issues Among District Health Officers. Working paper of IIM Ahmedabad #2000-08-01..
  • Vohra Neharika & Nair Nisha (2007) Bringing about Changes at a Large Engineering College: Lessons for Designers and Implementers of Large Scale Change Efforts Working paper of IIM Ahmedabad #2007-05-09.
  • Nair Nisha & Vohra Neharika (2007)The Case of OD in an NGO in India Working paper of IIM Ahmedabad #2007-05-08
  • Goel, A., Vohra, N., Zhang, L., & Arora, B. (2007). Attitudes of the Youth towards Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship: A Cross-cultural Comparison of India and China. Working paper of IIM Ahmedabad #2007-01-06
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    Book Reviews:
  • Vohra, N. (1998) Book review of Asian Contributions to Cross-Cultural Psychology. Indian Psychological Abstracts and Reviews, Vol 4 (2), 372-381.
  • Vohra, N (2000) Book Review of " Management and Cultural Values: Indigenization of Organisations in Asia" (Eds.) Kao H.S.R., Sinha, D., & Wilpert, B. New Delhi, Sage 1999. Vikalpa, Vol 25, 101-105.
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    Editorial Responsibilities:
  • Editor of Vikalpa: A Journal for Decision Makers
  • Currently on the editorial board of Journal of Management
  • Was Associate Editor of Indian Psychological Abstracts and Reviews from June 1997-Dec 2004
  • Reviewed several articles for Vikalpa, IIMB Review.
  • Reviewed several articles for International Journal of Cross-cultural Management.
  • Have been on the panel of reviewers for Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science
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    Recent colloquium and conferences:
  • Vohra, N. “Issues in cross-cultural research”. Research and Training Seminar held at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, December, 2006.
  • Vohra, N. “Who is committed to the organization: Do personal characteristics have a role to play?” Keynote Speech at Great Lakes Institute International Research Colloquium, Chennai, December, 2006.
  • Goel, A., Vohra, N., Zhang, L., & Arora, B. Attitudes of entrepreneurs among urban youth in India and China. Fifth International Academy of International Business (AIB)-India held at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, 29th - 31st January 2007
  • Vohra, N., and Goel, A. Positive Characteristics do matter for Organizational Commitment: A study of Indian Middle Managers. Paper presented at XVIIth National Academy of Psychology, IIT Kanpur, Decemebr, 2007. Paper won the Professor Sourya Pattnaik Best Paper Award for OB/HR Area.
  • Vohra, N., Goel, A., Zhang, L., Arora, B. Attitudes towards Entrepreneurship: A comparison of youth in India and China. Keynote Speech at Great Lakes Institute International Research Colloquium, Chennai, December, 2007.
  • Vohra N. & Nair N. (2008) Bringing About Changes: Lessons from Two OD Interventions in India. Presented in AOM, Anaheim, California
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    CASES:
  • Vohra, N. (2001) Nitish @ Solutions Unlimited. A case for use in career decisions and interpersonal relations. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Raghuram, G., & Vohra, N. (2001). Dredging Corporation of India. A descriptive case of a large public sector organization. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Singh, M, & Vohra, N. (2002). CK Engineering. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Vohra, N. (2003). Tea Shall Not Be Served. Indexed in Asian Case Research Site. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Manikuty, S., & Vohra, N. (2003). Aravind Eye Care System. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Vohra, N. (2005). Implementing Superoffice in Movers Inc. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Vohra, N. (2006). The TVS Lakshmi Matriculation Higher Secondary School. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Vohra, N. (2007). Resource Centre at Ramniranjan Poddar School. A case copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Goel, A., & Vohra, N. (2008). Superstar Leaders. Asian Case Research Journal, 12(2), 161-186.
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    Exercises For Classroom Use:
  • Vohra, N. (2001) Negotiating with Mr. HK Shah: A Negotiation Simulation. An exercise copyrighted with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
  • Vohra, N. (2001) Setting up a Consortium for a B2B Logistics Portal: A negotiation simulation.
  • Vohra, N. (2002). What do you think boss? and Deadlines. Two critical incidents developed for cross-cultural teaching.
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    Notes for Teaching Purposes:
  • Vohra, N. & Pandey, N. (2001). Appreciating Differences: Myers Briggs Type Indicator.
  • Deepali, S., Khokle, P., & Vohra, N. (2003) Values, Beliefs, and Attitudes.
  • Gayatri, R., & Vohra, N. (2003). Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-B.
  • Vohra N. (2004). Making Change in Schools Exciting
  • Vohra N. (2004). Leadership in Schools: Principals as Leaders
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    Training Activities:
    Program Title Duration Companies for which program was conducted
    Understanding Self 1 day ABB
    Satyam
    Hutch
    Patni
    Building Teams 3-4 sessions Infosys
    Asian Paints
    Patni
    IIS Infotech
    Bureaucrats (IAS, IPS, IRS, Air India Radio)
    IOC
    Bharti
    Shipping Companies
    OHPC
    Conflict Management 2 sessions IIS Infotech
    I-Maritime
    Patni
    ABB
    GRIDCO
    OHPC
    Leadership Skills 2-3 sessions Satyam
    Infosys
    Shakti Sugars
    IDC
    Patni
    Bharti
    Managers in Oman
    Godrej
    OMCI
    Interpersonal Skills   Bajaj Auto Ltd
    Asian Paints
    HLL
    IMFA
    Hutch
    Motivation 2 sessions Distric Health Officers (Gujarat and UP)
    Veterinary Doctors (Orissa)
    ESIC (Orissa)
    LIC officers
    People Issues in Project Management 1 day Dredging Corporation of India
    Patni
    OHPC
    GRIDCO
    IOCL
    Facilitating Change 1-2 days Barbers
    Patni
    HLL
    GRIDCO
    Negotiation Skills 2 days IOC
    I-Maritime
    ABB
    Building a Consulting Mindset 2 sessions Infosys
    Bharti
    Working Across National Borders 1 – 2 days CBSI
    Patni
    L&T
    Providing Feedback 2 sessions HR professionals
    Recruitment and Selection 2 days UBEST, Calcutta
    Supervision 2 days Maxcare Ltd.
    Managing the Glass Ceiling 2 – 3 sessions ONGC
    Leadership Issues for Schools 2-3 days 300 schools in India
    Teaching Effectively
    For primary and secondary school teachers
    		 2-3 days 150 schools in India and the Gulf Countries (worked with approximately 1500 teachers)