Designation: Associate Professor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramkumar-n-a5092b61/
Vidwan ID Link: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/218621
Biography |
An active academic researcher in the areas linking human resource practices and individual behaviour. Passionate to handle organizational behaviour and human resource management courses. Recognized research supervisor of Anna University, Chennai and produced two doctoral candidates and guiding few research scholars. Conducts in-house and outbound training for academia and industry in the field of Personality and Team Dynamics. Consistently organizes workshops on research methods and Psychometric tools. Recipient of PSG Teacher of the Year Award (2019), STC Distinguished Alumni Award – Academician (2019) and The ICON of STC (2013). |
Qualification (highest degree to lowest):
Degree | University | Year |
PhD | Anna University | 2008 |
MBA | Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | 2003 |
BBM | Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | 2001 |
Date of joining the Institute: 23/06/2008
Administrative Roles:
Role | Period |
Tutor | 2018-20, 2019-21, 2020-22, 2021-23 |
Coordinator – ALPS | 2019-2023 |
Editor JCRM | 2019-2022 |
Research Grants/Awards
UGC – University Grants Commission – Minor Project (2013-2014) Rs 1,13,500/- Principal investigator
A study on the entrepreneurial role stress and its effect on their health and quality of life amongst the entrepreneurs in Coimbatore district
UGC – University Grants Commission – Minor Project (2013-2014) Rs 1,13,500/- Co-investigator
A comparative study on perceived loneliness and its effect on general mental health of passenger guards and goods guards in Southern Railways (India)
Publications(Scopus/ WoS/ ABDC)
- Vaidehi Priyal V, Perumal K, Ramkumar N and Mohideen K, (2022), Methods to Unlock Telepathic Ability by Activating Pineal Gland and Still Cerebral Cortex, International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), Vol 14, Issue 02, 6661-6670. (WoS)
- Vaidehi Priyal, V., &Ramkumar, N. (2016). Effect of Aura-Chakra, Yoga and Spirituality on an Individual’s Performance in the Workplace, Studies on Ethno-Medicine, 10(2),166–177. (Scopus)
- Vaidehi Priyal, V., Ramkumar, N. (2015). Ascertaining Individual’s Spiritual Growth and Their Performance Orientation. Purushartha, 8(2),19–29. (Scopus)
Publications (Non Scopus)
- Krishnaveni R. and Ramkumar N. (2006), ‘Impact of Developmental Climate on Individual’s behavior in the Organization’, South Asian Journal of Management, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 46-60.
- Krishnaveni R. and Ramkumar N. (2007), ‘Assessing the Effectiveness of HRD Practices in an Organization’, Abhigyan, Vol. XXIV, No. 4, pp. 2-7.
- Krishnaveni R. and Ramkumar N. (2008), ‘Validation of Meyer and Allen’s Organizational Commitment Scale in Indian Context’, ICFAI Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol. VII, No. 2, pp. 7-17.
- Ramkumar N and Krishnaveni R. (2008), ‘Role of HRD Practices in Building Organizational Commitment’ Journal of Contemporary Research in Management, Vol.3, No.2, pp.59-68.
- Krishnaveni R. and Ramkumar N. (2008), ‘Organizational Performance Metrics in the Hands of HR Researchers – An Analysis’, Prestige International Journal of Management and Research, Vol.1, No. 2, pp.75-81.
- Soumya S, Hari Sundar G. Ram and Ramkumar N. (2011), ‘Self Concept Attainment Model of Teaching, VIRTUE –Bi Annual Journal of DAV Institute of Management, Vol II, Issue 1, pp. 54-60.
- Soumya S and Ramkumar N (2011), ‘Who will Bell the Cat? – A Case Study on Organizational Conflict’ Pragyaan: Journal of Management, Vol 9, Issue 2, pp. 24-28.
- Soumya S and Ramkumar N (2011), ‘Drivers and Level of Employee Engagement- A study with reference to the IT Sector’ Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship, Vol 5, Issue 1, pp. 55-68.
- Soumya S and Ramkumar N (2011), ‘Business Excellence Through Balanced Scorecard and Competency Framework – A Strategic Approach, ERUDITION The Albertian Journal of Management, January 2012, pp. 68-73
- Ramkumar N (2012), ‘A Study on HRD Practices and Its Impact on Organizational Commitment and Performance in Auto Industry of Tamilnadu – Research Abstract, Journal of Contemporary Research in Management, Vol 7, No 2, pp. 59-60.
- Ramkumar, N., & Priyal, V. V., (2013), “Development of a Questionnaire to Assess Aura Life Colour”, Research Journal of Social Science & Management, Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 100-107. (International: Singapore).
- Priyal, V. V., & Ramkumar N., (2013), “A Study to Maximize Interpersonal Effectiveness to Overcome Generation Gap using Aura as a Tool”, International Journal of Research in Computer Applications & Management, Vol. 3, No. 9, pp. 113-117.
- Vaidehi Priyal & Ramkumar N., (2013), “Examining The Relationship Between Positive Aura, Interpersonal Effectiveness And Generation Gap”, Journal of Contemporary Research in Management (JCRM), Vol.8, No. 4, pp. 61-74.
- Soumya S, Ramkumar N and Hari Sundar G. Ram (2013), “Competency Mapping as a Fuel for Self Development”, Presidency Journal of Management Thought & Research, Vol. III No. 2, July-December 2013, ISSN: 2229-5275, pp 41 – 45.
- Priyal V V, Ramkumar N (2014), “Comparative study on individual’s performance orientation and their aura life color” International Journal of Yoga Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology, Vol 2, Issue 2, pp 35-41.
- Ramkumar N and Soumya S (2014), “Competency Mapping for Sustainable Development, Journal of Exclusive Management Science (Impact Factor 2.78 – JEMS)” November 2014 Special Issue, pp- 81-87.
- Ramkumar N and Soumya S (2014), “A Study on Quality of Worklife at India Infoline, Cochin”, Primax International Journal of Commerce and Management Research., Print ISSN: 2321-3604, Online ISSN: 2321-3612 Impact Factor 2.532.
- Priyal, V. V., & Ramkumar N., (2015), “Relationship between aura life colour and generational differences”, The Journal Contemporary Management Research, vol.9, issue no. 1, 26 – 51.
- Ramkumar N and Vaidehi Priyal (2016), Determination of Aura Life Colour across Different Generations, Management Matters – LIBA’s Journal of Management, Vol 14, Issue 1, pp 53-64.
- Ramkumar N and Soumya S (2016), “Mitigating Stress through Empowerment: A study with respect to Manufacturing sector organizations in Cochin, Kerala, India”, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol 6, No 5, 1339-1362.
- Naachimuthu KP, Ramkumar N (2017), “Perceived loneliness and its effect on general mental health of passenger and goods guards in Southern Railways”, Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, Vol 8, Issue 9, p995-1000. 6p.
- Priyal, V V, Ramkumar, N & Best C K (2018). Assessment of Spiritual Psychology of Different Generations in Coimbatore City Based on Chakra Lifespan Development Model. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 6(4), 91-108. DIP:18.01.110/20180604, DOI:10.25215/0604.110.
- Vaidehi Priyal V and Ramkumar N (2020), Transcendent Study on Spiritual Growth and Performance of Leading Textile Unit in Coimbatore by Innovative Technology, Adhyatma: A Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Human Values, Vol 4, Issue 1, January-June – 2020.
- Vaidehi Priyal V and Ramkumar N (2020), Resolving Generational Conflicts between Lower and Higher Order Generations Bridging Generation Gap, Drishtikon: A Management Journal, Vol 11, Issue 2, 01-14. (UGC CARE – Discontinued from April 2021)
- Vaidehi Priyal V, Ramkumar, N (2018), Chakra Lifespan Development Model and Spiritual Growth Questionnaire to Assess Individual’s Transpersonal Psychology, Journal of Transpersonal Research, 2018, Vol. 10(1), 53-65. (Published in Jan, 2020)
- Vaidehi Priyal V, Ramkumar N and Umamaheswari S, (2021), Evaluation Of Individual’s Spiritual Growth And Their Performance Orientation Across Different Generations, Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Volume-55 No.5 2021, ISSN: 0025-0422
- Ramkumar N, Shuruthikashri V, P, and Subhashini S. (2021). Work Engagement Level of IT Employees during Covid-19 Pandemic. Review of International Geographical Education (RIGEO), 11(7), 3626-3633. Doi: 10.48047/rigeo.11.07.332.
- Vaidehi Priyal V, Ramkumar N and Vanathi R, (2021). Graduate Student’s Attitude and Behaviour Towards Career Choice, Financial Planning and Job Performance, Philosophical Readings, XIII.4 (2021), pp. 3343-3358.
- Vaidehi Priyal V, Perumal K , Ramkumar N, Mohideen K, (2022), Experiment On Opening Third Eye And Developing Seventh Sense To Achieve Telepathic Communication, Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2022, 31(3), Retrieved from http://zhxycx.life/index.php/cjmg/article/view/166.html, Vol. 31 No. 3, 996-1012.
Training Programs/ FDP/MDPs conducted:
S No | Title of the Program | From | To | No of Part | Revenue |
1 | Achieving Research Excellence in Research Endeavor | 05-12-2008 | 06-12-2008 | 22 | 20,000.00 |
2 | Research Methods Using SPSS | 25-03-2009 | 26-03-2009 | 32 | 28,000.00 |
3 | FDP on Research Methods Using SPSS | 24-09-2010 | 25-09-2010 | 45 | 45,000.00 |
4 | National Level Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Endeavour | 10-12-2010 | 11-12-2010 | 25 | 31,000.00 |
5 | Workshop on Psychometric Tools in HR Practices | 15-12-2010 | 16-12-2010 | 18 | 27,000.00 |
6 | FDP on Research Methods Using SPSS | 23-09-2011 | 24-09-2011 | 20 | 22,000.00 |
7 | Workshop on Psychometric Tools in HR Practices | 21-03-2012 | 22-03-2012 | 17 | 17,000.00 |
8 | 3 Day Workshop on Research Methodology | 06-09-2012 | 08-09-2012 | 37 | 1,02,500.00 |
9 | 2 Day Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Endeavour | 07-12-2012 | 08-12-2012 | 36 | 65,500.00 |
10 | Workshop on Psychometric Tools in HR Practices | 19-04-2013 | 20-04-2013 | 20 | 26,500.00 |
11 | 3 Day Workshop on Research Methodology | 26-09-2013 | 28-09-2013 | 23 | 68,350.00 |
12 | 2 Day Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Endeavour | 20-12-2013 | 21-12-2013 | 14 | 40,000.00 |
13 | 3 Day Workshop on Research Methodology | 18-09-2014 | 20-09-2014 | 17 | 49,750.00 |
14 | 2 Day Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Endeavour | 05-12-2014 | 06-12-2014 | 36 | 1,02,250.00 |
15 | 3 Day Workshop on Research Methodology | 10-09-2015 | 12-09-2015 | 23 | 61,050.00 |
16 | 2 Day Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Endeavour | 11-12-2015 | 12-12-2015 | 17 | 46,500.00 |
17 | 3 Day Workshop on Research Methodology | 17-11-2016 | 19-11-2016 | 13 | 41,300.00 |
18 | 2 Day Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Endeavour | 13-10-2017 | 14-10-2017 | 10 | 24,500.00 |
19 | 3 Day Workshop on Research Methodology | 19-09-2019 | 21-09-2019 | 30 | 82,500.00 |
20 | Ninth National Level Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Endeavour | 14-02-2020 | 15-02-2020 | 24 | Rs.51,920 |
Guest Lectures/Sessions Delivered
S NO | Topic | Organization / Institution | Date(s) | Type |
1. | Hands on Training in SPSS (Basic)’ to the Management Faculty. | Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College, Pollachi | 19-07-2008 | FDP |
2. |
Session on SPSS (Data Editing,Coding and Parametric Tests) to II MBA students |
Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraj aCollege, Pollachi | 09-08-2008 | SDP |
3. | Training session on Emotional Intelligence- A Way to Excellence for the Customer Relations Department Staff | PSG Hospitals | 13-09-2008 | MDP |
4. | ‘Achieving Research Excellence in Research Endeavor’ | PSGIM | 05-12-2008 | Workshop |
5. | Research Methods Using SPSS | PSGIM | 26-03-2009 | FDP |
6. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 27-04-2009 | MDP |
7. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 04-05-2009 | MDP |
8. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 06-05-2009 | MDP |
9. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 11-05-2009 | MDP |
10. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 13-05-2009 | MDP |
11. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 18-05-2009 | MDP |
12. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 20-05-2009 | MDP |
13. | Team Bulding | Raja Magnetics | 05-09-2009 | MDP |
14. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 22-09-2009 | MDP |
15. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 09-12-2009 | MDP |
16. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 14-12-2009 | MDP |
17. | Soft Skill Training for PM/SPM/APM/Pas | Postal Department | 21-12-2009 | MDP |
18. | Basics of SPSS | GRDAcademy of Management | 20-07-2010 | SDP |
19. | Basics of Research and SPSS Data Analysis | REVA ITM, Bangalore | 04-03-2011 | FDP |
20. | Key Note Address in a National Seminar Managing Cross cultural Workforce | KathirCollege of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore | 09-03-2011 | National Seminar |
21. | Introduction to Multivariate Analysis | SNSCollege of Technology, Coimbatore | 03-05-2011 | SDP |
22. | ‘Introduction to Research, Scaling and SPSS’ – AICTE sponsored SDP on Research Methods | EASACollege of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore | 14-06-2011 | FDP |
23. | Team Building (Outbound Activity) for Associate Professors of PSGCollege of Technology | PSG Centre for ALPS (Active Learning Programme Services) | 17-03-2012 | FDP |
24. | ‘Assessing your Personality – Matching the Career’ in Boot Camp to I year MCA students | PSGCollege of Technology, Coimbatore | 24-08-2012 | SDP |
25. | ICSSR sponsored Workshop | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | 20-10-13 to21-10-2013 | Workshop |
26. | One day Faculty Development Programme on Research methods using SPSS | Hall Mark Business School, Trichy | 13-12-2013 | FDP |
27. | Interaction Programme for PhD Scholars (Social Sciences) | UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University | 11-02-2014 | |
28. | UGC Sponsored National Workshop on Advanced Data Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling for Commerce and Management Research | AvinashilingamInstitute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenUniversity, Coimbatore | 13-02-2014 | Workshop |
29. | Workshop on Research Techniques in Contemporary Tourism | AvinashilingamInstitute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenUniversity, Coimbatore | 19-02-14 and 20-02-2014 | Workshop |
30. | Workshop on Research Methodology | Christ University, Bangalore | 20-03-14 to 21-03-2014 | FDP |
31. | Faculty Development Programme on Research Methods and Statistical Analysis Using SPSS | Sri Venkateswara Group of Institutions, Coimbatore | 09-06-14 to | FDP |
32. | Factor Analysis Instrument Development and Validation | NIT Trichy | 02-02-2015 10-06-2014 | FDP |
33. | Factor Analysis | AvinashilingamInstitute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenUniversity, Coimbatore Correlation and Regression | 11-03-2015 | SDP |
34. | Sample Size Determination- G Power 3 | KCT – Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore | 17-10-2015 | FDP |
35. | Negotiation Skills | ICSI – Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Coimbatore Chapter | 29-11-2015 | MDP |
36. | Introduction to Research , Data Entry in SPSS – Coding and Feeding Data, Frequency and Descriptive Analysis – Cross Tab, T Test – Independent and Paired, ANOVA – I way and 2 way, Correlation and Regression | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology – Deemed University, Thanjavur | 19-20, January 2016 | SDP |
37. | Multivariate Analysis – Factor and Cluster | AvinashilingamInstitute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenUniversity, Coimbatore | 27-01-2016 | |
38. | Parametric Tests Using SPSS | N.S.S. College of Engineering, Palakkad | 29-06-2016 | |
39. | Introduction to Research , Data Entry in SPSS – Coding and Feeding Data, Frequency and Descriptive Analysis – Cross Tab, T Test – Independent and Paired, ANOVA – I way and 2 way, Correlation and Regression | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology – Deemed University, Thanjavur | 11-07-2016 to 12-07-2016 | |
40. | Research Methods Using SPSS | PSG College of Arts and Sciences – Department of Psychology | 16-11-2016 | |
41. | ANCOVA and Cluster Analysis | Ramakrishna College of Arts and Sciences (Formerly SNR College of Arts), Coimbatore | 24-11-2017 | |
42. | Parametric Tests Using PSPP | AvinashilingamInstitute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenUniversity, Coimbatore | February 07, 2018 | |
43. | Introduction to Research, Data Entry in SPSS – Coding and Feeding Data, Frequency and Descriptive Analysis – Cross Tab, T Test – Independent and Paired, ANOVA – I way and 2-way, Correlation and Regression | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology – Deemed University, Thanjavur | February 22-23, 2018 | SDP |
44. | Introduction to Research, Data Entry in SPSS – Coding and Feeding Data, Frequency and Descriptive Analysis – Cross Tab, T Test – Independent and Paired, ANOVA – I way and 2-way, Correlation and Regression | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology – Deemed University, Thanjavur | September 24-25, 2018 | SDP |
45. | Team Building Training for Engineering Students | PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore | 08-03-2019 | SDP |
46. | Introduction to Research | Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore | 11-12-2019 | FDP |
47. | Staff Development Program on Team Building | Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme of Government of India (TEQIP Phase III), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | 31-08-2019 | |
48. | Introduction to Research, Data Entry in SPSS – Coding and Feeding Data, Frequency and Descriptive Analysis – Cross Tab, T Test – Independent and Paired, ANOVA – I way and 2 way, Correlation and Regression | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology – Deemed University, Thanjavur | February 28-29, 2020 | SDP |
49. | Augmenting Project Report Writing Skills | Acharya Institute of Graduates Studies,Bengaluru | 28.05.2020 | Webinar |
Webinar On “Augmenting Project Report Writing Skills | ||||
50. |
Talent Management: Do it Really Matters? – A Research Outlook |
International e-conference on “Talent Management and Effective Workforce”, Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi | 10-11-2021 | e- Conference |
51. | Building Your Team Profile’ | ATAL FDP on Excellence in Academic Leadership, PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore | 08-01-2022 | Online FDP |
52. | Team Coordination – Mind Strategizing Game | ATAL FDP on Excellence in Academic Leadership, PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore | 08-01-2022 | Online FDP |
53. | Data Processing and Analysis | Seven Day National Level Experiential Workshop on Research Methodology, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bengaluru | 19-04-2022 | Online Workshop |
54. |
Statistical Analysis Using Freeware for Beginners Using Freeware for Beginners – TERF’S Academy College of Arts and Science, Tirupur |
FDP on Statistical Analysis | 05-11-2022 | FDP |
Professional Memberships/ Roles
Life Member – NIPM (National Institute of Personnel Management)
COURSES TAUGHT
- Organizational Behaviour
- Human Resource Management
- Learning and Development