Research Quest

My research interests lie at the intersection of human behaviour, organizational systems, and policy initiatives. I am deeply passionate about exploring how individuals and organizations interact to shape outcomes in complex, dynamic environments. My doctoral studies at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode focused on Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, where I examined leadership, inclusion, and workplace dynamics as key determinants of engagement and performance.

My doctoral research titled ‘Adjustment of Blue-Collar Self-Initiated Expatriates in GCC Countries: A COR (Conservation of Resources) Perspective’ explored how individual and contextual resources shape expatriate adjustment and well-being in cross-cultural settings. My current research extends into areas such as low-status workers, expatriation, family systems, career orientation, leadership, and inclusion.

I have presented my work at national and international conferences, including the prestigious National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) Conference, and have published papers on job engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Through my research, I aim to contribute to creating workplaces that are equitable, engaged, and inclusive— where productivity is balanced with well-being. My long-term goal is to integrate behavioural insights into management education and organizational practice to foster meaningful, sustainable change.

Academic Bio

Dr. Rinki Shrivastava is an Assistant Professor at the School of Management Sciences, Chanakya University. Her passion for academics stems from her deep interest in understanding human behaviour within and across organizational systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, where she completed her research on expatriate adjustment in GCC countries.

Before joining academia, she worked for nine years in the software engineering domain at
Infosys Technologies Ltd., handling clients across India and North America in the Insurance, Banking, Automobile, and Energy industries. During her corporate tenure, she earned certifications for Capability Maturity Model (CMM) implementation and received multiple Star Performer awards from clients in the USA.

Her teaching and research interests include Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, and Human Resource Management, with a focus on inclusion, engagement, and well-being in organizations.

Academic Achievements

• School topper throughout till 10th standard
• NTSE Scholar
• Graduated as Electrical Engineer from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
• 710/800 score in GMAT
• Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources from IIM Kozhikode
• 3.3/4 GPA in both years of Ph.D. coursework

Educational Qualification