Faculty Details
Damini Saini
Designation
Asst. Professor
Ph.D (FMS, Delhi), MBA (IET, Lucknow)
HRM & Organizational Behaviour
Contact Information
dsaini@iimraipur.ac.in
Her groundbreaking dissertation delves into human development through the Integral Leadership Model, illuminating the profound connection between mind transcendence and transformative growth. This work emphasizes the significance of psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being, offering a holistic approach to leadership and personal development.
Dr. Saini has made significant contributions to the fields of leadership, business ethics, and positive psychology, with her research being featured in prestigious international journals and influential book chapters. Passionate about enhancing the quality of life, she is dedicated to applying philosophical and psychological principles to foster meaningful transformation in individuals and organizations alike. Her commitment to this mission makes her a leading voice in her field and a catalyst for positive change.
ii. University of Lucknow
Best Research Paper Award, for National Conference “Issues and challenges in for HR professional in 21st century”, ITS Engineering College, Greater Noida 1.11.2018
Best Research Paper Award with Cash Twenty Thousand Rupees, IILM’s Second International Conference “Responsible Management Education, Training and Practice”, IILM Lodhi Road Campus, New Delhi 10.1.2015
Best Research Paper Award with Cash Five Thousand won at in the International Conference "Vedic Foundations of Indian Management", Organized by VFIM in India International Center, Delhi 27.11.2013
Qualified UGC- NET- JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) examination and received Junior and senior research fellowship by University Grants Commission
Journal Publications
>> Saini, D., Bansal, A., & Yadav, R.(2025). Responsible leadership in creating socially responsible business through impacting micro employee outcomes. [Asian Journal of Business Ethics], 14, 35 - 57 . https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13520-025-00235-x
>> Bansal, A., Saini, D., Yaqub, M. Z., & Gupta, P.(2024). A study of c-suite leaders’ individualistic and collectivistic decision-making styles: elaborating on leaders’ efficacy during crises. [Journal of Knowledge Management], 29(2), 663 - 704 . https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-03-2024-0368
>> Saini,D.(2024). Decoding mindfulness for organisations by exploring the perceptions of mindfulness masters: an indigenous approach. [International Journal of Organizational Analysis], 33(6), 1542 - 1561 . https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-03-2024-4347
>> Garg, N., & Saini, D.(2023). Workplace spirituality to cultivate innovative work behaviour: the moderating role of perceived working conditions. [International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy], 44(2), 22 - 42 . https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-03-2023-0050
>> Saini, D., & Yadav, R.(2023). Assessing the role of materialism and gratitude in life satisfaction through IPMA: the mediating role of meaningfulness in life.. [Society and Business Review], 19(1), 155 - 178 . https://doi.org/10.1108/SBR-03-2022-0066
>> Yadav, R., Chaudhary, N.S., Kumar, D. and Saini, D.(2022). Mediating and moderating variables of employee relations and sustainable organizations: a systematic literature review and future research agenda.. [International Journal of Organizational Analysis], 31(7), 3023 - 3050 . https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-12-2021-3091
>> Saini, D.(2020). Does Mindfulness & Happiness Predict Job Satisfaction among Indian Employees?. [Indian Journal of Industrial Relation], 56(1), 144 - 156
>> Saini, D.(2019). Teaching Ethics to Future Managers: Encouraging and Discouraging Impulses. [South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases], 8(3), 276 - 286
>> Saini, D., & Chaudhary, N. S.(2019). What drives research in higher education? An Indian context. [Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education], ahead-of-print,(https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-07-2018-0157),
>> Saini, D., & Sengupta, S. S.(2019). Leading the Indian Managers to Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Ethical Climate. [Global Business Review], 0972150918811255, 1 - 15
>> Saini, D.(2018). Knowledge Performance as an Arbitrator between the Relationship of Organizational Commitment and Productivity. [Management and Labour Studies], 43, 100 - 108
>> Saini, D.(2017). Impact of ethical leadership on organizational commitment & productivity in India. [Indian Journal of Industrial Relations], 52(3), 456 - 468
>> Saini, D., & Sengupta, S. S.(2016). Responsibility, ethics, and leadership: an Indian study. [Asian Journal of Business Ethics], 52, 97 - 109
>> Saini, D.(2015). Value Based Responsible Leadership: Does it Impact the workplace?. [Management & Change Journal], 19(1), 49 - 64
Books
>> Damini Saini(2024). Positive Psychology. Pearson India. . https://www.amazon.in/Psychology-Emotional-Intelligence-Pedagogical-Principles/dp/9361590995
Conference Papers
>> Ranjan,S.& Saini,D.(2024). Dignity surpassing self: the role of character strength. British Academy of Management 24
>> Saini.D(2024). Employee Job Crafting in Remote Context: A Study of Allocentric and Idiocentric Managers’. INDAM 2024
>> Saini, Damini(2020). What drives research in higher education? Indian Context. 5th International Conference (INCONSYM 2020), Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, Feb 21-22
Cases
>> Saini,D. & Singh,A.(2025). We’ve got a screamer! Gaining insights into the role of emotional intelligence in the airline industry. CHIRP.
>> Saini,D.(2024). Who is to blame?. CHIRP.
Chapter in Book
>> Saini, D., & Digga, M(2025). Challenges and Opportunities in Enhancing Social Development Through Public-Private Partnerships. Public Private Partnerships for Social Development and Impact.. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2077-8.ch005
>> Saini, D., & Ranjan, S.(2024). An Overview of Mindfulness Based on Practical Rationality. Global Applications of Indian Psychology: Therapeutic and Strategic.. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/an-overview-of-mindfulness-based-on-practical-rationality/334658
>> Saini, D., Bhushan, M., & Singh, A.(2024). Symbiosis of Innovation-Oriented Leadership and Start-Ups: Focused on India. Innovation and Resource Management Strategies for Startups Development.. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/symbiosis-of-innovation-oriented-leadership-and-start-ups/340239
>> Saini, D., & Agarwal, J.(2023). Symbiosis of Humanistic Leadership, Sustainability, and Circular Economy.. Handbook of Research on Solving Societal Challenges Through Sustainability-Oriented Innovation.
>> Saini, D., & Agarwal, J.(2020). Leadership to Cultivate the Circular Economy. Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy.
>> Bhouwal, M., & Saini, D.(2019). Employee Engagement Strategies with special focus on Indian firms. Management Techniques for Employee Engagement in Contemporary Organizations.
>> Saini, D. & Singh-Sengupta, S.(2019). Ethics Courses Teaching Linkage to Quality Management Education. Quality Management Principles and Policies in Higher Education.
>> Saini, D.(2017). A New Perspective towards Leadership Paradigm. Global and Culturally Diverse Leaders and Leadership (Building Leadership Bridges, Volume).
>> Saini, D.(2017). Ethics in Knowledge Dissemination. Global Practices in Knowledge Management for Societal and Organizational Development.
>> Saini, D.(2017). Global leadership practices rooted in Spirituality: An Indian context. The Palgrave Handbook of Leadership in Transforming Asia.
>> Saini, D.(2017). Relevance of Teaching Values and Ethics in Management Education. Management Education for Global Leadership.
Management Spirituality and Religion (MSR)
Member of Higher Education of Teaching and Learning (HETL)
American Psychological Association (APA)
for Human Resource Management at IIM Raipur in 2021 and 2022.
2.As a program director designed a program for the IOCL series (Phase I & II completed)
(HANSA) MDP for middle-level executives in 2024.
3. As a program director designed a program for School Principals and Headmasters of
SIEMAT Bhopal .
4. Designed and delivered a program on Developing Leadership Potential for female employees of Vedanta Group in 2021.
5.Took multiple sessions for organisations like Vedanta, NTPC, IOCL, and Engg. College
Ajmer, GEC Raipur, Chattisgarh Prashasnik Academy, Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited
Bhilai, ICAI, SAIL and American University of Afghanistan on various topics like: Diversity and Inclusion, Time and Task Management, Work-Life Balance, Leadership Effectiveness, Team Effectiveness etc.
6.Organised a two-phased Faculty Development Workshop on Learning-Centric
Management Pedagogy, an in-house FDP, as a co-program director on October 24.