Dr. Nisa James is an Assistant Professor, at School of Management Studies, CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology). A trained engineer, with twelve years of teaching experience, she was working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies, Kannur University and is an Innovation Ambassador, recognised by MoE's Innovation Cell and AICTE. She has completed Ph.D. programme of Bharathiar university, Coimbatore and is conferred Accredited Management Teacher award by AIMA. A resource person for workshops and seminars at various colleges, she is an ardent researcher with publications in reputed journals, best paper awards in paper presentations in national and international conferences. She has the unique distinction of being the sole recipient of an international research grant from The Sumitomo Foundation, Japan, in the last twelve years. Furthermore, within the field of Management and Commerce, she stands as the solitary awardee of the esteemed Chief Minister's Nava Kerala Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2022-23.
(i) Research and Consultancy undertaken
Received an international research grant from The Sumitomo Foundation, Japan for the project “Early Childhood Education in Japan and India: A comparative and comprehensive evaluation using Total quality management approach”.
(ii) Academic Distinctions (awards and recognitions received etc).
PUBLICATIONS
1. Koshy, E.R., Mathew, S.K., James, N. (2022). Digitalization of Online Classes Among Higher Secondary Students in the Emerging Shift of Post Covid-19 (Second Wave). In: Chandani, A., Divekar, R., Nayak, J.K., Chopra, K. (eds) Pandemic, New Normal and Implications on Business. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4892-3_6
2. James, N., Loganathan, S., Nathan, R. J., Victor, V., & Ng, P. K. (2023). Integrated fuzzy AHP and TOPSIS as innovative student selection methodology at institutions of higher learning. Human Systems Management. 42(2), 179 – 191.
3. James, N., Victor, V., & George, R. (2020). An Introduction to Positive Organisational Scholarship in South Asia. Jurnal Organisasi Dan Manajemen, 16(2), 99-113. https://doi.org/10.33830/jom.v16i2.946.2020
4. James, N. & Varghese, T. (2019). A comparative study of various taxonomies of channel influence strategies between two SBUs. FOCUS International Journal of Management. 15(1), 46-52.
5. James, N., George, R. (2018). Exploring the influence of Environmental Uncertainty and Supply chain practices. SCMS Journal of Indian Management. 15(4), 22-31.
6. James, N. (2018). A Hybrid AHP & Taguchi Loss Function Method for Supplier Selection. Journal of Supply Chain Management Systems. 7(4), 20-30.
7. James, N., George, R. (2018). Impact of Environmental Uncertainty and Supply chain practices on Supply chain performance: A Conceptual model. Sustainable Supply and Value chain innovations- International perspectives. Bonfring. Coimbatore. 36-39
8. James, N., George, R. (2018). Impact of Environmental Uncertainty and Supply Chain Disruptions on Supply Chain Practices and Performance. JBIMS Spectrum. 6(1), 274-289.
9. James, N., George, R. (2018). Influence of Lean Supply Chain Practices on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance of SMEs. International Journal of Business Quantitative Economics and Applied Management Research. 4(11).
10. James, N., Kuruvila A.H., Pillai M.R. (2018). Factors that affect Women Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Kerala. Nehru School of Management Journal. 2018. 3(2), 93-96.
11. James, N. (2014). Revamping Agri-supply chain: A corporate perspective. Indian Coconut Journal. 57,33-35. ISSN 0970-0579
12. James, N. (2014). Vitharana shrungalayude punarudharanam: Korparettukalude Panku. Indian Nalikera Journal. pg 17-18, ISSN 0970-0579.
13. James, N. (2011). Retail-Information technology nexus to revive Agriculture. Modern trends in Indian Retail Industry. ISBN: 978-81-8371-3658, Scitech Publications (India) Pvt. Ltd. Chennai.
14. James, N. (2011). Green Logistics: A Novel Dimension to Business. A Compendium of essays on Opportunities and Challenges in the Current Global Business Scenario.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Drishya, A. & James, N. (2021). Role of Customer Satisfaction as a Mediator in the Impact of Customer Relationship Management on Customer Loyalty. International Conference on Innovative Management Practices Post Covid- Trends & Challenges. Musaliar Institute of Management, Pathanamthitta. October 21-2.
2. Dhanraj, A.P., Pavithran, V.& James, N. (2022). Business transformation with enterprise systems. Reframing Business Dynamics for the New Era. Berchmans International conference 2022. Berchmans Institute of Management Studies. March 10-11.
3. James, N. & Sahana, K.P. (2021). Identifying Service Parameters for India Post based on Voice of Customers. International Conference on Commerce, Management & Interdisciplinary Subjects (ICCMIS). Central University of Kerala. October 28-29.
4. James, N. & Sruthi, P.T. (2021). A Preliminary Model for Quality Management in Early Childhood Education. International Conference on Commerce, Management & Interdisciplinary Subjects (ICCMIS). Central University of Kerala. October 28-29.
5. Renju, E., Mathew, S.C. & James, N. (2021). Digitalization of online classes among higher secondary students in the emerging shift of Post covid 19. SIMS Annual international research conference. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. Dec 20-22
6. James, N. & George, R. (2022). Rethinking Supply Chain Practices For The Evolving World. Neo Business Practices for the evolving world. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur. April 4-6.
7. James, N. & George, R. (2020). Influence of Supply chain disruptions on Supply chain performance - Moderating role of Supply chain practices. INDAM 2020, IIM Trichy 2.4 Jan 2020.
8. James, N. & Surya R.. (2020). An Integrated Fuzzy AHP and TOPSIS method for streamlining Student Admission Process. INDAM 2020, IIM Trichy 2.4 Jan 2020.
9. James, N. & Biju, A.M. (2020). An Integrated DEA- SERVQUAL Approach for Service Performance Measurement. INDAM 2020,IIM Trichy 2.4 Jan 2020.
10. George, J., James, N. & Bijulal, A. (2020). Self-efficacy and Quality of Work-life: Role of work experience. INDAM 2020,IIM Trichy 2.4 Jan 2020.
11. James, N., Philipose L. & Thomas E. (2019). Online Shopping Behaviour: A Study on the Influence of Website characteristics and External stimuli. Impress ICSSR sponsored two day national conference on Depth and Expanse of Online marketing mettle. Alagappa Institute of Management. Alagappa university.
12. James, N. & Sarath, P. (2019). Sustainable partnerships: Towards a novel taxonomy in business integration. 16th Annual World Congress of Academy for Global Business Advancement in association with GIFT society and IIM Rohtak organized by IIT Delhi. 2-4 July.
13. James, N. & George, R. (2018). Supply Chain Practices and Disruption orientation for Mitigating Risks of Supply Disruptions: An Empirical Analysis . XXII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management (SOM 2018) organized by IIMK. December 20-22, 2018.
14. James, N. et.al. (2018). Exploring the application of Blockchain technology in Waste Management. XXII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management (SOM 2018) organized by IIMK. December 20-22.
15. James, N. & Varghese, T. (2018). A comparative study of various taxonomies of channel influence strategies between two SBUs. Convergence 2018-13th Annual International Conference on Applied Interdisciplinary Research: Emerging Economy Perspectives organized by IFIM Business School in association with Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America. December 21-22
16. Green Banking - An Aid in Sustainable Development: A Study of Nationalized Banks in India. International conference on emerging trends in Management organized by Marian International Institute of Management, 12&13 Dec, 2018.
17. Exploring the influence of Environmental Uncertainty and Supply chain practices on Supply chain performance. International Conference on “Sustainable Supply and Value Chain – Innovations and International Perspectives organized by PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore in association with Giles Brooker Group, Singapore, September 14th and 15th 2018.
18. Factors that affect Women Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Kerala. 2nd International Conference on Women Entrepreneurship &Business Management. organized by Nehru School of Management Kerala. March 23, 2018.
19. Impact of Environmental Uncertainty and Supply Chain Disruptions on Supply Chain Practices and Performance. International Research Conference 2018, organized by JBIMS Mumbai. March 8-9.
20. “Innovative Youth Driving the Nationa's growth: Role of young entrepreneurship in India”. Presented in the National Conference on "Role of Entrepreneurship in economic development of India" at St.Paul's college, Kalamassery, Ernakulam.
21. “Assessing Customer satisfaction with respect to relative importance: Application of Kano model”. Presented in the National Conference 2015 – New Age Solutions for Managing New Challenges at St Berchmans’ College, Changanacherry.
(iv) Professional Activities (Membership of Professional Bodies)
Lifetime member, ISTE.