Dr. Smita Gupta is an Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior at Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi. She holds a Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and brings over 6 years of academic experience in teaching, research, and institutional development.

Her research expertise lies in business ethics, whistleblowing, and organizational behavior, with a strong focus on understanding the individual and contextual factors influencing ethical decision-making in organizations. Dr. Gupta integrates advanced analytical tools such as SPSS, AMOS, and NVIVO into her research and teaching, ensuring a data-driven and practical learning approach.

In addition to her academic contributions, she actively participates in institutional responsibilities, including admissions coordination, website management, and newsletter development—supporting overall organizational growth and student engagement.

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Ethics & Whistleblowing

• Ph.D. in Human Resource Management – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi (2014–2021)
• MBA in HRM – Kali Charan Nigam Institute of Technology, Banda (UPTU, Lucknow) (2004–2006)
• M.Sc. (Chemistry) – Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (2002–2004)
• B.Sc. (Zoology & Chemistry) – Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (1999–2002)

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• Business Ethics
• Whistleblowing & Corporate Governance
• Organizational Behavior
• Ethical Leadership
• Employee Behavior & Decision-Making

Dr. Smita Gupta has over 6 years of teaching experience in management education, with expertise in:

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Principles & Practices of Management
• Negotiation & Counselling

Dr. Gupta has published research in reputed ABDC-ranked journals and presented her work at international conferences.

Key Publications:

• Gupta, S., & Bhal, K.T. (2021). Reporting Wrongdoing in the Workplace: Modelling Enablers Using Total Interpretive Structural Modelling. The Total Quality Management Journal (ABDC ‘B’)
• Gupta, S., & Bhal, K.T. (2021). Leadership Styles, Justice, and Whistleblowing Intention: A Mediation Model. European Business Review (ABDC ‘B’)

Conference Presentation:

• Presented at the 81st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (2021) on ethical leadership and whistleblowing behavior

Her research focuses on:

• Ethical decision-making in organizations
• Whistleblowing behavior and fear of retaliation
• Role of moral courage and leadership in reporting misconduct
• Individual vs contextual determinants of ethical actions

• Admission Coordinator – Managing faculty participation in selection processes
• Member – Website Committee (directory updates & digital presence)
• Newsletter Coordinator – Showcasing institutional achievements and milestones

• SPSS
• AMOS
• NVIVO

• Google Scholar: Smita Gupta – Google Scholar
• ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8129-8838
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/smita-gupta-phd-264a4185

With a strong academic background from IIT Delhi and research expertise in ethics and organizational behavior, Dr. Smita Gupta brings a unique blend of theoretical depth and practical insights—preparing students to navigate complex workplace challenges with integrity and leadership.