Home DR. D. KAVITHA
Designation : Associate Professor
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/devarajan-kavitha
Vidwan ID Link: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/218738
| Biography |
| Dr.Kavitha, is a faculty in the domain of Accounting and Finance at PSG IM. A strong academician, her academic and research interests are oriented towards accounting, corporate finance, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. Her doctoral research was focused on the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on the disclosures made by Indian firms. She has been trained at the Harvard Business School in creating and deploying innovative teaching pedagogy and case teaching pedagogy in the MBA course. She has also obtained significant exposure in international accreditation processes, specifically in the domain of assessment and assurance of learning. She has been an active member of the institute in the pursuit of international accreditations. She has held various administrative responsibilities such as Deputy Controller of Examinations, and Exam Coordinator. She has presented and published several papers in this domain that were well received in national and international conferences. An ardent researcher, she has published numerous papers in international and national peer reviewed journals |
QUALIFICATION:
| Degree | University | Year |
| PhD | Anna University | 2013 |
| PGP DSBA | University of Texas at Austin | 2021 |
| MBA | Bharathiar University | 2000 |
| B COM | Bharathiar University | 1998 |
Other academic qualification
| Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, University of Texas at Austin & Great Lakes | June 2020 – May 2021 |
Date of Joining the Institute: 14/06/2004
ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES:
| Designation | Period |
| Deputy Controller of Examinations, PSG College of Technology | June 2011 to July 2013 |
| Exam Coordinator, PSG IM | June 2019 to May 2022 |
| Head-Admissions | 2022 June onwards |
RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS
Title of the proposal : Motivational factors driving social start-ups and strategies for sustainability to ensure socio-economic development: An empirical study amongst social entrepreneurs
Agency applied : UGC
Year: 2015 (Project Period 2017 -19)
Principal investigator D.Kavitha
Total grant received Rs 152500
Total grant released Rs 152500
Duration 24 Months
Title of the proposal: Business Resilience and Accelerated Technology Adoption – A study among Micro and Small Businesses during the Pandemic
Agency applied : AIMS ARIF GRANT
Year: 2021 (Project Period 2021-22) – COMPLETED
Principal investigator D.Kavitha, R.Sujatha
Total grant received Rs 100000
Total grant released Rs 100000
Duration 12 Months
CONSULTANCIES
Name of the Funding organization: Leap Green
Year March 2019
Duration 3 Months
Amount 2,80,000
Consultants: Dr.JoshuaSelvakumar, Dr.D.Kavitha
“Feasibility Study for EV Charge Stations”
Name of the Funding organization: Shadowtronics
Year 2020
Duration 1 year
Amount 2,50,000
Consultants: Dr.B.UmaMaheswari, Dr.K.Arulrajan, Dr.D.Kavitha
PUBLICATIONS (Scopus / Web of Science / ABDC publications)
- Kavitha, D. (2022). A panacea for small firm insolvencies?–A critical review of the pre-pack scheme launched in India. International Journal of Law and Management, 64(5), 389 402.https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-08-2021-0192
- *Uma Maheswari, B., Chandran, H. S., Sujatha, R., &Kavitha, D. (2022). Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Creating a Wilful Defaulter Prediction Model. In Intelligent System Design: Proceedings of INDIA 2022 (pp. 373-381). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.DOI:10.1007/978-981-19-4863-3_36
- Uma Maheswari, B., &Kavitha, D. (2020). Sustainability for small and medium enterprises: an interpretive structural modelling approach. International Journal of Business Excellence, 20(3), 433-449.
- Kavitha, D., Nandagopal, R., &Maheswari, B. U. (2019). Impact of the busyness and board independence on the discretionary disclosures of Indian firms. International Journal of Law and Management. 61(1), 250–265. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijlma-04-2018-0062
- Sujatha, R., &Kavitha, D. (2018). Learner retention in MOOC environment: Analyzing the role of motivation, self-efficacy and perceived effectiveness. International Journal of Education and Development Using ICT, 14(2).
- Uma Maheswari, B., Kavitha, D., &Nandagopal, R. (2018). Sustainability practices and firm performance in small and medium sized family run firms: A generational perspective. Journal of Management Research, 18(2), 127-136.
- Maheswari, B. U., Nandagopal, R., &Kavitha, D. (2013). The family’s influence on the strategic planning effectiveness in small family run firms. Life science journal, 10(3).
- Kavitha, D., &Nandagopal, R. (2011). Disclosure Studies – A Commentary on the Methods and Measures. Indian Journal of Corporate Governance, 4(1), 29-46.
PUBLICATIONS (Others)
- Kavitha D, Sujatha R, Uma Maheswari B (2022). Have the Services of Small Finance Banks Reached the Beneficiaries Effectively? Evidence from Rural Regions. International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 5(1), pp 218-224.
- *Uma Maheswari B, Sujatha R, Kavitha D, Yogesh S, Vimalnathan KK (2022). A Study on Perception of Mobile Payment Service among College Students, International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM), 6(1), pp. 1-4.
- *Kavitha, D., &Vyshally, A. (2021, December). Salaried Vs. Self-Employed: A Study On The Factors Influencing Investment Patterns. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Combinatorial and Optimization, ICCAP 2021, December 7-8 2021, Chennai, India.
- *Kumar, K., &Kavitha, D. (2021, December). Bankruptcy Reforms in India–Progress and Challenges Ahead. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Combinatorial and Optimization, ICCAP 2021, December 7-8 2021, Chennai, India.
- *Maheswari, B. U., Kavitha, D., Sujatha, R., &Sujith, P. (2021). A Conjoint Analysis Approach to Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality in Banks. Review of International Geographical Education Online, 11(7).
- Kavitha, D., &Maheswari, B. U. (2019). Factors motivating social entrepreneurs-An empirical study in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 9(4), 1-7.
- Kavitha, D., &Maheswari, B. U. (2019).Sustainability of Social Enterprises – A Review of Literature, Research Review. International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 4(4), pp. 1106-1108.
- Nandagopal, R, Uma Maheswari, B., &Kavitha. (2018). Comparison of Sustainability Factors Influencing Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability- An Empirical Study in an Emerging Economy, AIMS International Journal of Management, 12(3), pp. 161-169.
- *Dhivya.M., Nandagopal, R., &Kavitha, D. (2018). Mudra Scheme and MSME Funding Schemes in India with Special Reference to Entrepreneurs in Coimbatore, Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship,12( 2), pp. 57-82.
- Kavitha, D., &Maheswari, B. U. (2018). Trends and Progress in Research on Intellectual Capital Disclosures in the Indian Context, Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, Vol. 3, No. 07, pp. 22-28.
- Maheswari, B. U., Nandagopal, R., &Kavitha, D. (2018). Sustainable development practices adopted by SMEs in a developing economy: An empirical study. IUP Journal of Management Research, 17(3), 7-19.
- Kavitha, D., &Maheswari, B. U. (2018). Corporate Financial Reporting on Websites: Evidence from India. Asian Journal of Management, 9(2), 891-895.
- *Deepak.R., &Kavitha, D. (2018). Financial Performance of Information Technology Industry in India using Du-Pont Analysis. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations, 6(1), 355-364.
- Kavitha, D., Nandagopal, R., &Maheswari, B. U. (2017). Inter-Organizational Collaboration for CSR: An Exploratory Study. In International Conference on Management and Information Systems September (Vol. 25, p. 26).
- Kavitha, D., Maheswari, B. U., &Nandagopal, R. (2016). Usefulness of Annual Report to Professional Investors in India. Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 6(5), 179-188.
- Maheswari, B. U., Nandagopal, R., &Kavitha, D. (2016). Drivers in Implementing Sustainability Practices in the Context of Indian Small and Medium Enterprises, AsianJournalofResearchinSocialSciencesandHumanities,6(4),266-275.
- Maheswari, B. U., Nandagopal, R., &Kavitha, D. (2013). The familiness of the Family Firms- An Empirical Study in the Indian Context. InternationalJournal ofManagement, Entrepreneurshipand Technology,Vol.3, No. 2.
- Kavitha, D., &Nandagopal, R. (2013). Changing perspectives of corporate governance in India. International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 7(1), 72-89. *Co-Authored with students
TRAINING PROGRAMMES / FDP/MDPs CONDUCTED
- Management Development Programme – Finance for Non-Finance Executives, September 6-7, 2019
CONFERENCES PAPER PRESENTATIONS:
| S.No | Title of the paper presented | Title ofconference/seminaretc | Organised by | Year |
| 1 | Amalgamation of Technology adoption Model (TAM) and Conjoint Analysis to understand Consumers Perception of Wearable Health-Tech Devices | 4th International Conference on Operations Management | Department of Operations and IT, IBS Hyderabad. | 2022 |
| 2 | Influence of Social Media Marketing Efforts on Brand Equity and Purchase Intention of Indian Skin Care Brands | 4th International Conference on Operations Management | Department of Operations and IT, IBS Hyderabad. | 2022 |
| 3 | Application of Machine Learning Models to Improve the Accuracy of Earnings Management Prediction | 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Applications | Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur and Soft Computing Research Society | 2022 |
| 4 | Assessment of firm’s performance by employing text mining techniques | 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Applications | Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur Soft Computing Research Society | 2022 |
| 5 | Will CSK win IPL 2022? Application of Machine learning algorithms in Sports | First International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, SRM IST. | Object Automation Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Open Power, IBM, Institute, X-Scale Solutions | 2022 |
| 6 | Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for creating Wilful Defaulter Prediction model | 7th International Conference on Information System Design and Intelligent Applications | BVRIT HYDERABAD College of Engineering for Women, Hyderabad | 2022 |
| 7 | Predictive Model with Twitter data for predicting the Price Volatility of Cryptocurrencies using Machine Learning Algorithms | 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Applications | Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur Soft Computing Research Society. | 2022 |
| 8 | Influence of Internal Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Discretionary Disclosure: A SEM Approach | 10th Virtual International Conference on Corporate Governance “Leadership and Governance: Challenges for 3rd Millennium” | IPE | 2021 |
| 9 | Sustainability Framework for Small andMedium Enterprises: An InterpretiveStructuralModellingapproach | 30th AIMS AnnualManagement EducationConvention | AIMS | 2018 |
| 10 | Learner Retention in MOOC Environment: Analyzing the Role of Motivation, Self Efficacy and PerceivedEffectiveness | Future of LearningConference | IIMB | 2018 |
TRAINING PROGRAMMES/FDP/MDP ATTENDED:
- AICTE sponsored Online Short – Term Training Programme (STTP) on ‘Application of R in Management Research’ during 07 – 12 December 2020, GRG School of Management Studies, Coimbatore
- Professional in Sustainable Waste Management, 19 May – 03 June, 2021, Conducted by Confederation of Indian Industries
- Financial Management: Teaching and Research Perspective, 15-26 February, 2021, Conducted by IIM Indore
- Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, June 2020 – May 2021, University of Texas at Austin & Great Lakes
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Won the Gold Medal for the case titled “Milky Mist: The Compelling Story of how A Modest Milk Business became A Household Brand” in the Best Case Study Competition at the 33rd AIMS Annual Convention, 2022.
- Won the Best Case Study Award for the case titled “Access Technology – Managing Knowledge in Project Based Environment – A Challenge” in the Annual Case Study Competition conducted by Case Research Centre, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, 2022
- WontheGoldMedalintheAIMSJLBatraBestResearchPaperContestatthe30thAIMSNationalManagement Convention held at Bangalore,2018
- Awarded‘OutstandingPaperAward’attheInternationalConferenceonManagementandInformationSystems, Bangkok, 2017.
- Awarded the “PSG Teacher of the Year” award for 2015 in recognition of the academic contribution towards development of the Institution. This award was presented by the PSG & Sons’ Charities Truston September5, 2015.
- Won the Silver Medal in the Best Case Presentation Contest for the case on Suguna Poultry at the 19th AIMS National convention held at IIM Kolkata
- PreparedthereportforPSGIM’sWeSchoolInnovationAwardatthe21stAnnualAIMSConvention held at ISB Hyderabad for the presentation on ‘Innovative Tools and Practices for Knowledge Delivery’. PSGIM won the award.
- Awarded the ‘Contributor of the year award’ in recognition of the work done towards the AACSB International Accreditation for the year 2008-09.
- During the tenure as the coordinator of the Quiz Club, the club was awarded“Best Club Award”for theacademic year 2004-05.
ANY OTHER INFORMATION
- Recognized Guide in Faculty of Management Sciences at Anna University Chennai. (2 Part-time scholars)
- Reviewer o f the journal”Corporate Governance – The International Journal of Business in Society” from Emerald publishing since 2015
COURSES TAUGHT:
- Accounting for Managers
- Financial Management
- Project Appraisal and Finance
- Financial Modelling
- Corporate Social Responsibility