BANGALORE, INDIA — October 29, 2026 — ISBR Business School proudly announces the successful completion of the Final Public Viva Voce Examination of Mrs. S. Brindha (Reg. No. FPM14–2021), a scholar of the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) – 2021 Batch, held on 29th October 2026 at ISBR Business School, Electronics City, Bengaluru.
Specifically, her doctoral research—titled “Role of Job Satisfaction as a Mediator for the Impact of Women Leadership on the Performance of Employees with Leadership Traits and Gender Bias as Moderators”—delivers a substantial contribution to human resource management, women leadership, and organizational behavior.
Following her detailed presentation and successful defense, the Doctoral Committee officially recommended Mrs. S. Brindha for the award of Fellow in Management, an AICTE-approved doctoral-level degree.
Event Summary Table
| Parameter | Details |
| Scholar Name | Mrs. S. Brindha (Reg. No. FPM14–2021 | FPM 2021 Batch) |
| Program | AICTE-Approved Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
| Event Type | Final Public Viva Voce Examination & Thesis Defense |
| Date & Venue | 29th October 2026 | ISBR Business School, Electronics City, Bengaluru |
| Thesis Title | Role of Job Satisfaction as a Mediator for the Impact of Women Leadership on the Performance of Employees with Leadership Traits and Gender Bias as Moderators |
| Research Leadership | Dr. Richa Bhalla (Guide) & Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani (Co-Guide) |
| External Examiner | Dr. Clement Sudhahar |
Rigorous Assessment During the Viva Voce Defense
The public viva voce examination featured an in-depth academic evaluation by a distinguished examination committee and faculty members.
Specifically, Dr. Clement Sudhahar served as the External Examiner, providing constructive observations and scholarly insights during the evaluation. Furthermore, the examination proceeded under the leadership of Research Guide Dr. Richa Bhalla (Associate Professor) alongside Research Co-Guide Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani (Professor & Director – Research Centre).
Distinguished academic leaders—including Dr. K. S. Anandaram (Senior Director) alongside Research Advisory Committee (RAC) members Dr. Preeti Garg (Associate Professor) and Dr. Rajani Pillai (Associate Professor & Program Head – PGDM)—also evaluated the defense. Consequently, Mrs. S. Brindha satisfactorily addressed all methodological queries, demonstrating strong conceptual understanding in gender dynamics, job satisfaction, and employee performance.
Fostering Research Excellence at ISBR Business School
Because scholarly rigor drives institutional progress, this milestone highlights the vibrant research culture cultivated across ISBR Business School. As a result, the institution continues to support scholars who deliver high-impact research addressing real-world challenges in human resource strategy and organizational leadership.
“ISBR Business School extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. S. Brindha on this commendable academic achievement,” stated the institution’s executive leadership. “Therefore, we acknowledge her dedication throughout her doctoral journey and wish her continued success in her future research and professional pursuits.”
