PROFILE
Dr. Divya Mishra is an Assistant Professor at USME, DTU in the discipline of Management. She has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, GGSIPU. She earned her Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University School of Management and Entrepreneurship, Delhi Technological University in the area of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. She has taught subjects in the domains of Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Training and Development, and Business Analytics. She has published various research papers in the international journals of repute such as IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Journal of Knowledge Management, and International Journal of Organizational Analysis, among others. She has also authored a book and several book chapters with publishers like Taylor & Francis and Emerald Publishing. Additionally, her 11 case studies have been published by SAGE Business Cases Originals, covering prominent organizations and contemporary issues. She has presented papers at national and international conferences, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Indore. She has been recognized with the Best Reviewer Award by the Academy of Management (AOM) and serves as a reviewer for journals such as California Management Review and Springer Nature. Her areas of interest include Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Technological Innovation, Good Governance, Crowdsourcing, Open Innovation, and Digital Transformation.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS/ EXPERIENCE
Teaching/Research Experience
1. Assistant Professor
University School of Management and Entrepreneurship (USME),
Delhi Technological University
July 1, 2025-Present
2. Assistant Professor
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies- Technical Campus,
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
August 5, 2024 – June 16, 2025 (10 month 11 days)
• Teaching courses on Management Process and Organizational Psychology, Environmental Studies, and Computer Applications for Commerce, Training and Development, Business Analytics, Marketing Management.
• Designing and delivering interactive lectures, focusing on practical applications and student engagement since August 2024.
Mentoring students in interdisciplinary subjects to develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
3. Teaching Assistant and Senior Research Fellow
Delhi Technological University
August 26, 2020 – April 30, 2024 (3 years and 8 months)
• Taught BBA and MBA students Principles of Management, Business Communication, Training and Development.
• Assisted in curriculum development and assessment design.
• Guided students in their research projects and provided academic counselling.
• Published research papers and case studies in peer-reviewed journals and presented at academic conferences as part of PhD research.
TEACHING (COURSES TAUGHT)
Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Principles of Mangement, Training and Development, and Business Analytics
MEMBERSHIPS
National HRD (NHRD) Network Membership
PUBLICATIONS
Research Papers Published
1) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2023). Effective governance through crowdsourcing: A strategic framework for empowered participation. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71, 4647-4664. (ABDC-A, SSCI IF-4.6, SCOPUS Citescore-10.3) DOI: 10.1109/TEM.2022.3218188
2) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2024). Crowdsourcing-based social linkage and organizational innovation competence: knowledge transfer effectiveness and absorptive capacity as serial mediators. Journal of Knowledge Management, 28(7), 2013-2037. (ABDC- A, SSCI IF-8.5, SCOPUS Citescore-13.4)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-07-2023-0583
3) Maheshwari, N., Mohan, G., & Mishra, D. (2025). Digital transformation in governance: Preconditions for achieving good governance. Public Policy and Administration, ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1177/09520767251355715 (ABDC-B, SSCI IF- 3.8, Scopus Citescore-11.3).
4) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2025). Influencer alignment in crisis response: An experimental study on trait and emotional congruence for brand reputation recovery. Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, 33(3). (SSCI IF-2.2, Scopus Q1 Citescore 4.1, Wiley https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-5973.70068.
5) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2024). Elucidating the determinants of crowdsourcing adoption for organisation value creation. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 33 No. 3, pp. 452-478. (ABDC-B, ESCI IF-2.9, SCOPUS Citescore-5.9). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-01-2024-4175
6) Maheshwari, N., Mohan, G., & Mishra, D.2025). Advancing Good Governance through Digital Transformation: Empirical Insights into Government Efficiency. Electronic Government, an International Journal, ahead of print. (ESCI, Scopus Citescore-1.4)
7) Mishra, D., Mangla, G., & Maheshwari, N. (2024). Gendered pathways to entrepreneurial success: a study on women’s career choices in India. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 44(11/12), 1000-1023. (ABDC-B, ESCI IF-1.9, SCOPUS Citescore-5.8). DOI: 10.1108/IJSSP-04-2024-0161
8) Mishra, D. and Maheshwari, N. (2025), "Spiritual tourism development: a comprehensive synthesis for sustainable destination planning and growth", Journal of Islamic Marketing, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 606-626. (ABDC-B, ESCI IF-3.5, SCOPUS Citescore-8.6). https://doi.org/10.1108/JIMA-12-2023-0400
9) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2025). Crowdsourcing adoption in organisations: a multi-perspective analysis of innovation and organisational dynamics. International Journal of Organizational Analysis (ABDC-B, ESCI IF-2.9, SCOPUS Citescore-5.9). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-11-2024-4997
10) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2024). Crowdsourcing a wellspring of value co-creation: an integration of social capital and organisational learning mechanisms. Kybernetes, 53(1), 424-450. (SCI IF- 2.5, SCOPUS Citescore- 6.1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/K-04-2022-0580
11) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2024). The past, present, and future of crowdsourcing and innovation: A bibliometric analysis and future research agenda. Information Development (SSCI IF-2.2, SCOPUS Citescore-5.2).
DOI: 10.1177/02666669241238430
12) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2023). Crowdsourcing and Creativity in Firms: The Mediating Role of Organizational Learning. Pacific Business Review International, 16(6). (ESCI IF- 8.396). http://www.pbr.co.in/2023/December5.aspx
Case Studies Published
1) Maheshwari, N., Mishra, D., & Chauhan, R. (2023). Reducing Employee Attrition Using Insights from Workforce Analytics. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529619362.
2) Maheshwari, N., & Mishra, D. (2023). Tata Group and Air India: Successful Acquisition Means Acquisition of People. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071915196.
3) Maheshwari, N., Mohan, G., & Mishra, D. (2024). Doorstep Delivery Mechanism of Public Services: Success Story of Delhi. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071927984
4) Mishra, D., & Maheshwari, N. (2025). Government’s Big Experiment with MyGov: A Platform for Empowered Participation. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071960608
5) Maheshwari, N., & Mishra, D. (2025). Merger, A Sustainable Growth Strategy: The Amalgamation Story of PVR-INOX cinema. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071960547
6) Maheshwari, N., & Mishra, D. (2025). Managing a Communication Crisis: The Adani Group Reacts to Accusations. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071960530
7) Maheshwari, N., Mishra, D., & Sinha, P. (2025). Nike in India: Navigating Challenges, Innovating Consumer Engagement. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071968284
8) Maheshwari, N., Mishra, D., & Chaudhary, H. (2025). Zara’s “The Jacket” Controversy: Balancing Marketing and Sensitivity. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071981160
9) Maheshwari, N., Mishra, D., & Mangla, G. (2025). Crisis Management: Fabindia’s Struggle Amid Cultural Sensitivity and Social Media Backlash. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071980156
10) Maheshwari, N., Mishra, D., & Sharma, T. (2025). ARIMA Model Implementation for Data-Driven Strategic Forecasting. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071985175
11) Maheshwari, N., & Mishra, D. (2025). Navigating the Storm: Adani Enterprises Corporate Governance Crisis. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071983546
12) Case study titled “Strategic Brilliance or Marketing Misstep? Apple iPad Pro’s 'Crush' Campaign” accepted for publication in SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals.
13) Case study titled “Redefining Banking: Tracing the Journey of Union Bank of India Metaverse Adoption' Campaign” accepted for publication in SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals.
BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS (IF ANY)
- Book published titled “Crowdsourcing a Source of Value Co-Creation: Mechanism and its Impact on Organizations” by International Publisher Eliva Press ISBN:978-9994985265, 4 MAY, 2023.
- Book chapter published titled “A Systematic Literature Review of Determinants Affecting the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in Organization: TOE Framework Perspective” in “Blockchain Technology: Unlocking the value of 3Ts in the business world” by Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN: 9781998511907, Publication Date: Forthcoming October 2025.
- Book chapter published titled “Exploring the Drivers of Augmented Reality Adoption: An Extension of the Technology Acceptance Model” in Transforming Business, Industry, and Education for a Dynamic World” by IGI Global. doi: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7927-2.ch012
- Editor of the upcoming SCOPUS-indexed book “Crowdsourcing and Value Co-Creation in Human Resource Management” published by Emerald Publishing.
PATENTS (IF ANY)
HONOURS AND AWARDS (IF ANY)
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Received Gold Medals and certificates for academic excellence in Graduation and Masters in Commerce from University of Allahabad in 2024. Received Premier and Commendable Research award and a prize money of 1.5 lac from Delhi Technological University for Excellence in Research in 2025. Best Reviewer Award by Academy of Management (AOM) IN 2025. |