BENGALURU — Highlighting critical advances in organizational behavior and gender dynamics in leadership, Mrs. S. Brindha, a doctoral scholar from the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM, Batch 2021) at ISBR Business School, successfully delivered her FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation on September 10, 2026. Her research examines how women leadership influences employee performance, analyzing the mediating role of job satisfaction alongside the moderating effects of leadership traits and gender bias.
FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation: Event Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Academic Programme | Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
| Scholar & Batch | Mrs. S. Brindha (Batch 2021 / FPM14-2021) |
| Milestone Event | Pre-Synopsis External Presentation |
| Date of Presentation | Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
| Research 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 Guide | Dr. Richa Bhalla (Associate Professor, ISBR Business School) |
| Research Co-Guide | Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani (Professor & Director – Research Centre, ISBR) |
| External Examiner | Dr. Madhav Murthy (Assistant Professor, Welingkar Institute of Management – WE School) |
| Research Advisory Committee | Dr. Preeti Garg (Associate Professor) & Dr. Rajani Pillai (Associate Professor) |
Key Highlights of the FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation
1. Research Scope & Behavioral Mechanics
The doctoral study, 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,” investigates structural workplace relationships. By assessing job satisfaction as an intervening variable and testing leadership traits and gender bias as moderating factors, the research contributes valuable insights into workforce productivity and inclusive management practices.
2. Supervisory Guidance & External Examination
- Academic Guidance: The research is guided by Dr. Richa Bhalla (Associate Professor) and co-guided by Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani (Professor & Director, Research Centre).
- External Review: External Examiner Dr. Madhav Murthy, Assistant Professor at Welingkar Institute of Management (WE School), provided scholarly feedback and recommendations to enhance the analytical depth and practical relevance of the study.
- Advisory Committee Feedback: RAC members Dr. Preeti Garg (Associate Professor) and Dr. Rajani Pillai (Associate Professor) evaluated the presentation, offering constructive suggestions to further strengthen the empirical methodology and theoretical contribution.
Next Steps Toward Dissertation Defense
The academic feedback provided during the FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation will support Mrs. S. Brindha as she refines her thesis ahead of her final synopsis submission and dissertation completion. This milestone underscores ISBR Business School’s dedication to supporting impactful, industry-relevant research in human resources and organizational leadership.
