BENGALURU — Addressing critical challenges in human resource management and organizational behavior, ISBR Business School has announced the successful completion and FPM Thesis Submission of Mr. Venkatesh R (Registration No.: FPM17–2021). A scholar of the AICTE-approved Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), his doctoral research delivers a significant contribution to the fields of Human Resource Management, Employee Motivation, and Organisational Behaviour.
FPM Thesis Submission: Event Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Academic Programme | AICTE Approved Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
| Scholar & Registration | Mr. Venkatesh R (FPM17–2021) |
| Milestone Event | FPM Thesis Completion & Submission |
| Research Title | Downside of Layoffs in Startups & Its Effect on Employee Motivation & Commitment |
| Research Guide | Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani (Professor & Director – Research Centre, ISBR Business School) |
| Research Advisory Committee | Dr. Padma Mahadevan & Dr. Miral Jani |
Key Highlights of the FPM Thesis Submission
1. Research Scope & Workforce Dynamics
The doctoral thesis, titled “Downside of Layoffs in Startups & Its Effect on Employee Motivation & Commitment,” examines the organizational repercussions of workforce downsizing in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments. By analyzing the post-layoff impact on survivor morale, trust, and psychological safety, the research offers strategic frameworks to help startup leaders sustain employee engagement and organizational commitment during times of restructuring.
2. Scholarly Guidance & Advisory Support
- Research Leadership: The doctoral dissertation was conducted under the expert mentorship and guidance of Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani, Professor & Director of the Research Centre at ISBR Business School.
- Research Advisory Committee Review: The study received valuable academic support, constructive insights, and refinement from RAC members Dr. Padma Mahadevan and Dr. Miral Jani throughout its development.
Fostering Human-Centric Research at ISBR
This achievement reflects the strong research culture fostered by ISBR Business School and underscores the continued commitment of its faculty and scholars toward advancing meaningful, impactful management research. Following his successful FPM Thesis Submission, ISBR extends its congratulations to Mr. Venkatesh R as he advances into the final stages of his academic and professional journey.
