Faculty Profile

Ms. Alpana Sharma

Assistant Professor

Department of Management

School of Management

  alpana.sharma@opju.ac.in

  •  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management, Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
  •  Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Manipal, Karnataka
  •  Chartered Accountancy, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi (IPCC-1)
  •  Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
  •   Working as an Assistant Professor in OP Jindal University, Raigarh (C.G), from 2024 to till date.
  •  Worked as an Assistant Professor in Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh (2023–April 2024).
  •   Worked as an Faculty Commerce in Premier Academy, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (2021–2023)
  •   Worked as an PGT Economics – Senior Secondary Level in Krishna Public School, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (2021–2023)
  •   Worked as an TGT Economics – Secondary Level in Brilliant Public School, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (2020–2021)
  •  Spiritual Leadership & Organizational Behaviour.
  •  Emotional Intelligence & Employee Engagement.
  •  Financial Literacy & Corporate Governance.
  •  Educational Entrepreneurship & Institutional Wellbeing.
  •  Technology Integration in Management.

Books

Soulful Leadership

  •  An accessible manual designed to cultivate authentic, heart-centered leadership. Combining spiritual practices with business insights, it serves as a practical guide for professionals seeking meaning-driven leadership. Available on Amazon (Kindle & Paperback)
    ISBN: 000-000053864-9

The Mindful Journey (with Shivangi Makade)

  •   Published August 6, 2024, this 105-page book offers meditative exercises, breathing techniques, and self-awareness reflections to support spiritual wellness and balanced living.
    Kindle & Paperback editions available
    ISBN-13: 9789362632456
    Price: ₹508 (Paperback), ₹224.70 (Kindle) on Amazon.in

Patent

The Impact of Teacher Professional Development in Enhancing Quality Education.

  •  A proprietary method designed to improve teacher training protocols, aiming to uplift educational standards through targeted development programs

Book Chapters

  •  Empowering Sustainable Innovation Through Spiritual Leadership
  •  Case Studies in Innovation & Adoption: Bold and Beauty in the Fashion Industry – An examination of disruptive practices within creative industries.
  •  Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Yoga Practices – Exploring how AI can enhance individual-centric wellness routines.
  •  Blockchain Technology: Current & Future Research Opportunities in Healthcare – A forward-looking analysis of distributed ledgers in medical recordkeeping, patient privacy, and transactional efficiency.
  •  Sharma, A. (2024). Spiritual Leadership on Organizational Sustainability: A Study Based on Bibliometric Analysis – A Literature-Based Review.
  •  Sharma, A. (2024). The Spiritual Leadership Impact on Entrepreneurial Success: A Comparative Analysis.
  •   Sharma, A. (2024). Spiritual Leadership and Educational Entrepreneurship: A Holistic Analysis of Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement among Educators.
  •  Sharma, A. et al. (2024). Bibliometric Examination of Spiritual Leadership Trends in Contemporary Organizations.
    • Published in: 2024 IEEE International Students' Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science (SCEECS)
    • DOI: 10.1109/SCEECS1402.2024.10482122
    • Affiliation: Faculty of Commerce & Management, Kalinga University
  •   Sharma, A., Barik, T. R., Daniel, D., & Khattari, U. (2024). Bibliometric Examination of Spiritual Leadership Trends in Contemporary Organizations.
    • Published in: 2024 IEEE International Students' Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science (SCEECS)
    • DOI: 10.1109/SCEECS1402.2024.10482122
    • Affiliation: Faculty of Commerce & Management, Kalinga University
  •  International Conference on Research and Development in Information, Communication and Computing Technologies (ICRDICT’25)
    Paper Title: Spiritual Leadership and Organizational Performance: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review and Future Research Directions
    Venue: E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
    Dates: April 4–5, 2025
    Indexed in: Scopus (Conference Proceedings)
  •   4th International Conference on Information Technology, Civil Innovation, Science, and Management (ICITSM’25)
    Paper Title: Spiritual Leadership and Workplace Outcomes: An Interpretive Structural Equation Modeling (ISEM) Approach
    Venue: K.S.R. College of Engineering, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
    Dates: April 28–29, 2025
    Indexed in: Scopus, EAI Conference Proceedings
  •   International Conference on Innovative Management Techniques for Sustainable Development (2024)
    Paper Title: The Role of Spiritual Leadership in Enhancing Educator Wellbeing and Organizational Engagement

    Venue: Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
    Organized by: Faculty of Commerce and Management, Kalinga University
  •   IEEE International Students' Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science (SCEECS 2024)
    Paper Title: Bibliometric Examination of Spiritual Leadership Trends in Contemporary Organizations
    Venue: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
    Indexed in: IEEE Xplore, Scopus
  •   International Conference – Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology
    Paper presented
  •   International Conference – New Horizon College, Bengaluru
    Paper presented
  •   National Conference – Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Bilaspur
  •  Organising Secretary – International Conference on Innovative Management Techniques for Sustainable Development, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur (2024)
  •  Workshop Conducted – Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur
  •  Seminar Conducted – E-Commerce: Emerging Trends and Career Scope, Kalinga University
  •  Entrepreneurship Development Trainer – Certified by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)
  •  Webinar Participation – Unlocking the Power of Scopus, conducted by Elsevier
  •  Certificate Course – Research Methodology in Social Sciences, organized by ICSSR
  •  Webinar – Financial Planning, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (2022–2023)
  •  Conference Participation – MSME Empowerment Conference, Kalinga University
  •  Class Test Coordinator – Kalinga University
  •  Published – Article and Case Study under Kalinga University Academic Series
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