Publications
Books, peer-reviewed research, weekly columns, and thought leadership spanning four decades
Weekly Column Review
Authored Book
Peer- Reviewed Papers
Years of Research
Books
Brand India: Story of Bharat in a Changing World
Author: Rai H, Jain V (2025).
Publisher: National Book Trust
Written in simple, lucid language, the book walks us through India’s significant achievements. The book emphasizes that India is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies. With the explosion of IT, pharmaceuticals, biotech, etc., India has established itself as a talent powerhouse in thinking and creating, and superpowers prefer to recruit brains among our best and brightest here.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data-Driven Decision Making in HR for Revolutionizing Organizational Growth
Author: Rai H, Gupta A, Bansal R (Eds) (2025).
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
This book explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in reshaping HR, recruitment, and organizational culture.
Pravah
Author: Rai H (2024).
Publisher: Shri Radhika Prakashan Private Ltd
Profound yet accessible exploration of ancient Vedic and Upanishadic teachings on spirituality and personal growth. Pravah aims to simplify these teachings, allowing readers to connect with and apply spiritual wisdom in their everyday lives. With its engaging and insightful content, this book offers a path to personal transformation and enlightenment.
Emerging Business Trends and Management Practices: Lessons from the Pandemic
Author: Rai H, Baba MM, Babbar M (Eds) (2024).
Publisher: Apple Academic Press
This book explores the dramatic changes that have occurred in the business environment due in part to the phenomenal impact on societies and economies around the globe that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic
Organizational Behavior
Author: McShane SL, Glinow MAV, Rai H (2022).
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
Note: Indian adaptation co-authored with two globally recognized OB scholars. Used in management programmes internationally.
Negotiation
Author: Rai H (2017).
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
A comprehensive textbook on the science and practice of negotiation. Widely adopted in management programmes across the globe, it covers principled negotiation, bargaining strategies, mediation, arbitration, and cross-cultural negotiation dynamics. Recognized as a bestseller on Amazon.
Scholarly Papers & Articles
Peer-reviewed journals, conference papers, and academic book reviews
2026
Rai, H; Malik, N; Varma, A (2026). Generative AI and Management Education: a Knowledge Management Perspective. Journal of Knowledge Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-01-2025-0102
2024
Dagar, C; Chhajer, R; Rai H (2024). To connect within and be agentic: A field experiment examining the impact of a yoga-based intervention on well-being. Mindfulness, 15(11), 2956-2968
Lim, W; Malik, N; Gupta, S; Rai, H (2024). Harnessing brand authenticity to promote prosocial behavior. Journal of Brand Management, 31(4), 449-468
Gulia, A; Pandey, J; Rai, H (2024). Influencer’s Image: Crafting a Strong Career and Personal Brand. Ivey Publishing. W36973
2023
Shroff, A; Karthik, BSS; Rai, H (2023). IMSI Indore: Coping with COVID-19 VUCA in Higher Education. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 13(1), 1-25
Chhatwani, M; Mishra, SK; Rai, H (2023). Active and passive social media usage and depression among the elderly during Covid-19. Does race matter? Behavior & Information Technology, 42(2), 215-226
2022
Vachhrajani, M; Mishra, SK; Rai, H; Paliwal, A (2022). The direct and indirect effect of Neuroticism on work engagement of nurses during COVID-19: A temporal analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 13
Chhatwani, M; Mishra, SK; Varma, A; Rai, H (2022). Psychological resilience and projected chances of business survival: A study among small firms in the USA during Covid 19. Journal of Business Research, 142, 277-286
2021
Shukla, S; Mishra, SK; Rai H. (2021). Optimistic bias, risky behaviour, and social norms among Indian college students during Covid-19. Personality and Individual Differences, 183
Anand, V; Verma, L; Aggarwal, A; Rai, H (2021). Covid-19 and psychological distress: Lessons for India. PLoS ONE, 16(8): e0255683
Singh, R & Rai, H (2021). Desiring to punish leaders: A new test of the model of people as intuitive prosecutors. Journal of Social Theoretical Psychology, 5, 377-390
2020
Vachhrajani, M; Singh, S & Rai, H (2020). The mediating role of justice perceptions in the linkage between ethical leadership and employee outcomes: a study of Indian professionals. International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 20(4), 488-509
2019
Rai, H & Banerjee, B (2019). The role of gender and leader tenure in the relationship between Spirituality & Ethical Leadership. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 54(3), 497-515
2018
Wohlgezogen, F & Rai, H (2018). Dialogue: Lessons on Competence and Character from President Donald J Trump. Organizational Dynamics, 47(1), 54-62
Shukla, A; Singh, S; Rai, H & Bhattacharya, A (2018). Employee empowerment leading to flexible role orientation: a disposition based contingency framework. IIMB Management Review, 30(4), 330-342.
2016
Saxena, N & Rai, H. (2016). Correlations and organisational effects of compensation and benefits, job satisfaction, career satisfaction and job stress in public and private hospitals in Lucknow, India. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 11(2), 65-74
Singh, S; Kumar, K; Bhattacharya, A & Rai, H. (2016). Estimating and testing the significance of correlation coefficient obtained from truncated bivariate normal distribution. Journal of Interdisciplinary Mathematics, 19(2), 245-251
2015
Shukla, A & Rai, H. (2015). Linking Perceived Organizational Support to Organizational Trust & Commitment: Moderating role of Psychological Capital. Global Business Review, 16(6), 981-996.
Rai, H. (2015). Education & Skill Development: Creating an Employable Workforce. CFO Insights, 6, 38-39.
Saxena, N & Rai, H. (2015). Impact of Performance Appraisal on Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction. International Journal of Engineering and Management Sciences, 6(2), 95-104.
Shukla, A & Rai, H. (2015). Interactive Effects of Psychological Capital and Perceived Support in Developing Trust and Commitment among Indian IT Executives. Employment Relations Record, 14(2), 66-87.
Saxena, N & Rai H. (2015). The correlation effects between recruitment, selection, training, development and employee stress, satisfaction and commitment: findings from a survey of 30 hospitals in India. International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, 15(2), 142-161.
2014
Rai, H. (2014). An Exploratory Study on the Morphology and Measurement of Spirituality: Development of a Scale. International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 8(4), 459-472.
2013
Rai, H (2013). Empowering your Conscience. Complete Wellbeing, 8(2), 87-88.
Rai, H and Singh, M. (2013). A Study of Mediating Variables of the Relationship between 360-degree Feedback and Employee Performance. Human Resource Development International, 16(1), 56-73.
Rai, H. (2013). The Measurement of Negotiating Ability: Evidence from India. Global Journal of Business Research, 7(4), 109-125.
2012
Rai, H. (2012). Leadership Styles. Cascade, 19(2), 7-9
Kumar, M, Singh, S, Rai H, and Bhattacharya A. (2012). Measuring Humane Orientation of Organizations through Social exchange and Organizational Identification Facilitation and Control of Burnout and Intention to Quit. International Journal of Organizational Theory and Behavior, 15(4), 520-547.
Rai, H. (2012). Book Review. Samuel Paul: A life and its lessons: Memoirs. Samuel Paul. Metamorphosis, 10 (2), 101-105.
2011
Rai, H (2011). Leadership through Literature. Good to Great: Ideas, Imagination & Innovation, LBSNAA. 25-29.
2010
Rai, H (2010). HRIS: Issues and Implications. Gitam Journal of Management, 8(1), 194-200.
2009
Kumar, M, Rai, H, and Pati, S.P. (2009). An Exploratory Study on Negotiating Styles: Development of a Measure. Vikalpa, 34(4), 37-49.
Rai, H (2009). Business Education-Motivation to Learn-Knowledge and Skills Transfer Linkage. Indian Journal of Training & Development, 39(1), 21-29.
Rai, H (2009). Strategic Human Resource Management: Issues and Effects. Evolution, 1(1), 20-24.
Rai, H (2009). Gender Differences: Ingratiation and Leader Member Exchange (LMX) Quality. Singapore Management Review, 31(1), 63-72.
2008
Rai, H (2008). Political Dynamics and Employee Relationship Management. Journal of Indian Management and Strategy, 13(4), 40-43.
Rai, H and Kothari, J (2008). Recruitment Advertising and Corporate Image: Interface between Marketing and Human Resources. South Asian Journal of Management, 15(2), 47-60.
Rai, H and Wadhwa, C (2008). Effect of Employer Branding on Recruitment Communication Media: Perception of Graduating Students. Pratibimba, 8(2), 45-53.
Rai, H. (2008). Managing Trade Unions at the Firm Level and the Dynamics of Collective Bargaining, Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 44(1), 117-129.
Rai, H and Kulkarni, V. (2008). How Close Can You Get-The Effect of Proxemics on LMX, Icfaian Journal of Management Research, 7(9), 7-15.
Rai, H. (2008). Disputes and Dispute Resolution: The Effect of Union Density on Employee Intention to Quit-an Indian Study. Management & Labour Studies, 33(2) 290-300.
Rai, H (2008). Factors affecting Promotion: Age, Gender and Mentorship. Pragyan: Journal of Management, 6(1), 1-6.
2007
Rai, H. (2007). Dispute Handling Capability: Morphology and Modalities-Development of a Model. Management & Labour Studies, 32(2), 183-202.
2006
Kaul, A., Ansari, M., and Rai, H. (July 2006). Gender, Affect and Upward Influence. Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, 2(1), 2-31.
2005
Rai, H. (2005). The Role of Hinduism in Global India and her Business Ethics. In Capaldi, N. (Eds.), Business and Religion: A Clash of Civilizations? Salem, MA: M&M Scrivener Press. pp. 379–389.
Rai, H. (2005). The Emerging World Trade Regime, Social Clause and Implications for Employee Relations Management. In Chawla, K.N. (Eds.), Enhancing Global Business Competitiveness. Delhi: Wisdom Publications. pp. 160–175.
2004
Rai, H. (2004). Book Review. Negotiated Change: Collective Bargaining, Liberalization and Restructuring in India. C.S. Venkataratnam. Vikalpa, 29 (3), 155-157.
Motivational Talks & Opinions
Ethical Leadership: Lessons from the Vedas
Dr. Rai’s widely acclaimed TEDx talk drawing on Vedic philosophy to reframe the foundations of ethical leadership. The talk has won him accolades internationally and remains one of the most-shared pieces of his public intellectual work.
Awards & Recognition
N.T.S.E. Scholarship
Awarded by the Government of India for academic excellence.
Infosys Fellowship
Awarded for academic and research excellence at IIM Ahmedabad during doctoral studies.
LMA Best Management Professional Award
Recognized for achievements in the field of management by the Lucknow Management Association (LMA).
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