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B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, India

MBA in Human Resource Management, Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi, India

Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India (Ongoing)

Rya Ray

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Key Expertise Multiple Jobholding, Sustainable Work Arrangements, Technology Mediated Knowledge Creation, Neurodiversity in the Workplace

B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, India

MBA in Human Resource Management, Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi, India

Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India (Ongoing)

Biography

Rya Ray is pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. She is engaged in multiple research projects and enjoys teaching. Her doctoral research explores the phenomenon of multiple jobholding and its impact on performance. 

Throughout her academic journey, Rya has maintained a consistent record of excellence. She was awarded the NIPM Gold Medal in her MBA cohort and has received numerous accolades, including the Junior Research Fellowship Award in UGC-NET 2018.

Rya brings significant professional experience from her roles in human resources and technology across esteemed organizations such as Atos, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Deloitte USI Consulting, and Nomura. These experiences have provided her with a broad perspective on organizational dynamics and employee management, which enriches her teaching and research.

She has shared her research at various conferences, including the Academy of Management Annual Meeting Conference, the Indian Academy of Management Conference, the Strategic Management Forum Conference, and the PAN IIM conference. Her work on the motivations of YouTube knowledge creators was recognized with the best paper award in its track. Her teaching interests include individual and team-level dynamics, contemporary sustainable work arrangements, and research methods.

Sociology

Best Paper at INDAM 2024 Conference

Gold Medalist in MBA-HR batch

Towards a Typology and Understanding of the Motivation of YouTube Knowledge Creators: Use of Expectancy-Value Theory of Motivation (co-author: Prof. Neharika Vohra) Awarded best paper at the Indian Academy of Management Conference 2024, held at Goa Institute of Management, in the track Technology, People, and Business.

Organizations’ Concerns with Multiple Jobholding and What Can Be Done? The Moderating Role of Perceived Organizational Support (co-author: Prof. Neharika Vohra) Presented at the International Conference on Management of MSMEs 2024, held at IIM Amritsar.

A Systematic Literature Review on the Impact of Flexible Work Arrangements on Employee Performance (co-authors: Prof. Neharika Vohra, Prof. Kirti Sharda) Presented at the PAN IIM conference 2024, held at IIM Sambalpur.

A Systematic Literature Review of Doctoral Student Motivation and the Role of Supervisory Relationship (co-author: Prof. Neharika Vohra) Presented at the PAN IIM conference 2024, held at IIM Sambalpur.

Impact of Neoliberalization on Higher Education: A Perspective from India (co-author: Prof. Neharika Vohra) Presented at the PAN IIM conference 2024, held at IIM Sambalpur.

“The Hand that Gives, Receives?” An Empirical Study of the Role of Perceived Organizational Support and Time Commitments of Employees in Task Performance and Intention to Quit Across Different Work Arrangements (co-authors: Prof. Neharika Vohra, Prof. Kirti Sharda) Presented at the Strategic Management Forum Conference 2023, held at IIM Trichy.

“Planning as Reflection?” A Perspective on Planning Using Absurdism (co-author: Prof. Neharika Vohra) Presented at the Strategic Management Forum Conference 2023, held at IIM Trichy.
Key Expertise Multiple Jobholding, Sustainable Work Arrangements, Technology Mediated Knowledge Creation, Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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