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Prof-Rishabh-Rajan

Prof. (Dr.) Rishabh Rajan

PhD (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi)
MTech (NIT Arunachal Pradesh)
rishabh@cimp.ac.in
  • Strategic Management
  • Strategic Innovation Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • AI Adoption & Technology Management
  • Sustainable Development

Rishabh Rajan is an Assistant Professor in the strategic management area at the Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP). He holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). He actively participated in numerous consulting projects for esteemed organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Ministry of Skills Development, the Ministry of Minority Affairs, and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under the Government of India. He has made significant contributions to his field, with several of his research papers being published in renowned international journals. His notable publications include works featured in the Journal of Business Research, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal of Strategy and Management, among others. His research interests encompass various domains, including strategic management, strategic alliances, joint ventures, international strategy, innovation management, technology management, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence implementation.

  1. Lehkra, P., Rajan, R., & Dhir, S. (2025). Critical antecedents influencing innovation performance of strategic alliance: a meta analytical view. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 40(10), 2028-2043. (ABDC, A)
  2. Pandey, P., Singh, J. P., Rajan, R., Dwivedi, R., & Yoshkuni, A. C. (2025). Large Language Model-Powered Generation of Multilingual Online Consumer Reviews for E-Commerce. Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), 33(1), 1-25. (ABDC, A)
  3. Chakraborty, D., Oberoi, S. S., Rana, N. P., & Rajan, R. (2025). Navigating Technological Uncertainty: Sustainable Practices in Digital Knowledge Acquisition and Application. Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), 33(1), 1-22. (ABDC, A)
  4. Priyanka, P., Rajan, R., Chikhale, M., & Dhir, S. (2024). Critical Success Factors in Managing Strategic Alliances and Knowledge for Organizational Innovations: Insights with M-TISM and MICMAC. IEEE Engineering Management Review. (Scopus Indexed with Cite Score 7.4)
  5. Rajan, R., Jain, M., & Dhir, S. (2024). Critical factors for capacity building of NGOs working in the intellectual disability sector in India: a TISM-MICMAC approach. Journal of Asia Business Studies.
  6. Alryalat, M., Rajan, R., Dhir, S., Alhamzi, K. H., & Kumar, K. (2023). Assessing The Challenges to Digital Twins in the Metaverse Environment: Strategic Management Decisions Perspective. Kurdish Studies, 11(2), 3037-3053.
  7. Rajan, R., & Sushil. (2022). Leveraging technological factors and strategic alliances to achieve sustainable development goals. Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 14(1), 106-124 (Scopus Indexed)
  8. Rajan, R., Rana, N. P., Parameswar, N., Dhir, S., Sushil, & Dwivedi, Y. K. (2021). Developing a modified total interpretive structural model (M-TISM) for organizational strategic cybersecurity management. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 170, 120872. (ABDC, A)
  9. Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil (2023). Determinants of alliance productivity and performance: Evidence from the automobile industry. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 72(2), 281-305. (ABDC, B)
  10. Dhir, S., Rajan, R., Ongsakul, V., Owusu, R. A., & Ahmed, Z. U. (2021). Critical success factors determining performance of cross?border acquisition: Evidence from the African telecom market. Thunderbird International Business Review, 63(1), 43-61. (ABDC, B)
  11. Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil (2021). Technology management for innovation in organizations: an argumentation-based modified TISM approach. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 28(6), 1959-1986. (ABDC, B)
  12. Dhir, S., Ongsakul, V., Ahmed, Z. U., & Rajan, R. (2020). Integration of knowledge and enhancing competitiveness: A case of acquisition of Zain by Bharti Airtel. Journal of Business Research, 119, 674-684. (ABDC, A)
  13. Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil. (2020). Alliance termination research: a bibliometric review and research agenda. Journal of Strategy and Management, 13(3), 351-375. (ABDC, C)
  1. Rajan, R., Pillai R., Kumar, K., Kumar, S., Singh, R. (2026) Evaluating Strategic Drivers of Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Case Study of Bihar’s Startup Ecosystem at 2nd IIM Nagpur Case and Research Conference 2026 (07-08-2026)
  2. Rajan, R. (2026). Cybersecurity in Small and Medium -Sized Enterprises: A Bibliometric Visualization Analysis using R Studio at 2nd ISTE Bihar & Jharkhand Convention held on 04-05 April 2026
  3. Rajan, R. and Kumar, S., (2025). Startup Bihar: A Catalyst for Youth Led Entrepreneurship and Employment Generation, Two-Day ICSSR-Sponsored National Seminar, Paper accepted and presented on the theme “Viksit Bharat 2047: Unleashing the Potential of Skills, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Inclusive and Sustainable Development,” scheduled to be held on 6th–7th August 2025 at G. B. Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj.
  4. Rajan, R. and Kumar, S., (2025). Strategic Enablers of Sustainability Driven Startups: A Study of Bihar’s E-Government Ecosystem. Academy for Global Business Advancement Conference 2022, Paper presented on July 2-4, 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
  5. Rajan, R., Kumod Kumar, Rana Singh & Sanjay Kumar (2025). Analyzing the Impact of Bihar Startup Policy 2022 on Developing a Strategic Framework for Achieving Sustainable Development in Healthcare: Insights from M-TISM and Sri Sai Eye Hospital Patna, International Conference of the International Association of Technology and Management (IATM), Paper accepted, Point Park University in Pittsburgh, USA.
  6. Rishabh Rajan, Kumod Kumar, Col Rahul Sharma, & Sanjay Kumar (2024). Exploring the Role of Organizational Learning in Enhancing Alliance Performance and Sustainability in Startups: Insights from Bihar, 4th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 6th December 2024, CIMP Patna.
  7. Rishabh Rajan, Rekha Kumari, & Kumod Kumar (2024). Enabling Innovation in Indian Startups: The Role of Strategic Alliances and Knowledge Management, 4th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 6th December 2024, CIMP Patna.
  8. Amritanshu Mudgal, & Rishabh Rajan (2024). An Analysis of Emerging Cybersecurity Threats and Their Implications for Sustainability in Bihar, 4th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 6th December 2024, CIMP Patna.
  9. Rajan, R. (2024). Analyzing the Impact of Bihar Startup Policy 2022 on Entrepreneurial Culture: A Total Interpretative Structural Modeling Approach, 24th GLOGIFT Conference, Paper presented on 4th April 2024, IIM Bodhgaya.
  10. Rajan, R. & Jha, B.K (2024). Flexibility Framework for Sustainable Innovation: Insights from Indian Business Practices, 24th GLOGIFT Conference, Paper presented on 5th April 2024, IIM Bodhgaya.
  11. Rajan, R. & Singh, M. (2024). Exploring Critical Success Factors for Cognitive Flexibility in Ambidextrous Leadership: An Ism Perspective, 24th GLOGIFT Conference, Paper presented on 4th April 2024, IIM Bodhgaya.
  12. Rajan, R. & Kumari, A. (2024). Strategic Enablers for Innovation Performance and Sustainability in Educational Technology Firms: TISM and Case Study Assessment, 24th GLOGIFT Conference, Paper presented on 5th April 2024, IIM Bodhgaya.
  13. Rajan, R., Singh, R.K., Kumar, A., & Singh, R.K. (2024). Enhancing Post-Covid Resilience Through Strategic Collaborations: Analyzing Government-Ngo CSR Initiatives in Bihar, 24th GLOGIFT Conference, Paper presented on 5th April 2024, IIM Bodhgaya.
  14. Rajan, R., & Priyanka (2023). Critical success factors to support organizational innovation performance: Linking Strategic Alliance and Knowledge Management, British Academy of Management Proceedings (BAM2023), Paper presented on 2 September 2023, University of Sussex Business School, Brighton, East Sussex.
  15. Rajan, R., Kumar, H, Kumar, U., Shubham, A., Singh, R.K., & Gyanendra, K. (2023). Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility in Building a Cyber-Aware Consumer Base: ISM Approach, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  16. Rajan, R., Apoorva, Prabha, S., & Kashyap, V. (2023). Exploring the Interplay between Human Resource Management and CSR Initiatives in India, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  17. Rajan, R., Ray, S.S., & Kumar, R.K. (2023). The Global Journey of Startups: How Startup Leadership and CSR drive International Expansion, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  18. Rajan, R., Kumar, V., Kumar, K., & Singh R. (2023). From Policy to Practice: Assessing SDGs initiatives in Bihar Government, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  19. Rajan, R., Nishita, Raj, A.K., & Prasad A. (2023). Stakeholder Engagement in SMEs: Insights from ISM Analysis, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  20. Rajan, R., Shiwangi, S., Mishra, V., & Kumar, K. (2023). Promoting Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Rural India: A Case study of Cloth Pad Adoption, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  21. Rajan, R., & Habib, S. (2023). CSR as a Growth Catalyst for Agricultural Innovations in Indian Startups, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 9th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  22. Rajan, R. (2023). Exploring the Dynamics of UNICEF-NGO Strategic Alliances in Indian CSR Landscape: Case Study Approach, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  23. Rajan, R. & Kumari, S. (2023). The Role of NGOs in Promoting Women’s Healthcare through CSR, 3rd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Paper presented on 8th December 2023, CIMP Patna.
  24. Rajan, R., & Priyanka (2022). Impact of Top Management Support and Strategic Alliances on Organizational Innovation Performance, Academy for Global Business Advancement Conference 2022, Paper presented on 04-Jul-2022, Istanbul, Turkey.
  25. Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil (2021). The Influence of Factors associated with Sustainable Development Goals: A M-TISM Modeling Approach. GLOGIFT 21 International Conference 2021, Paper presented on 22nd April 2022, IIM Shillong.
  26. Rajan, R., Priyanka, Dhir, S., & Sushil (2021). A Study of the Antecedents of Organizational Innovation through a Strategic Alliance: A Modified TISM (M-TISM) Approach. GLOGIFT 21 International Conference 2021, Paper presented on 23rd April 2022, IIM Shillong.
  27. Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil (2020). Determinants of Alliance Productivity and Performance: A Modified Total Interpretive Structural Modeling. In British Academy of Management Conference 2020. Manchester, United Kingdom.
  28. Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil (2019). Critical Success Factors for New Product Development and Innovation to Support Make in India Program, IIT Delhi Industry Day 2019, Paper presented on 21st September 2019.
  29. Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil (2019). Strategic Technology Management for Sustainable Development through Innovation: A Modified TISM Approach. Academy for Global Business Advancement Conference 2019, Paper presented on 5th July 2019.
  30. Rajan, R., Parameswar, N., & Dhir, S. (2018). Incorporating Polarity of Relationships in TISM for Organizational Information and Cyber Security Management. 18th GLOGIFT Conference, IIM Lucknow.
  31. Rajan, R. (2017). A Collaborative Approach for Encouragement of Entrepreneurship Education in India. XIME–IEF International Conference on Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Knowledge Economy 2017, Paper presented on 30th March 2017.
  • Participated as Session Chair in the National Conference on Agriculture, Technology, and Management (NCATM) - 2024 at CIMP Patna on 15th November 2024.
  • Participated as keynote speaker in the National Seminar on “Impact of Privatization and Commercialization on Indian Economy” at VIBRM Muzaffarpur on 21 April 2024 (Sunday).
  • National Workshop on “Design Thinking & Innovation – 28th Feb 2025 by Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) – Ranchi Chapter
  • Undergone Innovation Ambassador (IA) training ‘Foundation Level’ (Total 15 Sessions of 20 contact Hours) conducted in online mode by MoE’s innovation Cell and AICTE during the IIC Calendar year 2022-2023 in December 2023.
  • Rajan, R. (2026). Digital Trust and AI-Driven Governance: Strategi Drivers for Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Bihar's Startup Landscape at MANTHAN 26, A 2 Day International Seminar Organized by Jaypee Business School held on 24-25 February 2026
  • Bhagat, P., & Rajan, R (2024). Critical Success Factors for Strengthening India’s National Telemedicine Platform: A Systems Perspective on Building Scalable E-health Solutions, Business and Sustainable Development in a Globalized and Digitalized Era - 20th Academy of Global Business Advancement (AGBA) World Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, July 2-4, 2024, Vol 1
  • Rajan, R., & Priyanka (2023). Critical success factors to support organizational innovation performance: Linking Strategic Alliance and Knowledge Management, British Academy of Management Proceedings (BAM2023), University of Sussex Business School, Brighton, East Sussex.
  • Rajan, R., Dhir, S., & Sushil (2020). Determinants of Alliance Productivity and Performance: A Modified Total Interpretive Structural Modeling. In British Academy of Management Conference 2020. Manchester, United Kingdom.
  • FDP on “Academic Assessment” by Prof. (Dr.) J. K. Sharma, Former Professor at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi at 9:00 AM 29th November 2024 at Board Room, CIMP.
  • FDP on “One-Week National Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "Generative AI and Advanced Tools for Academic Research," held from September 23 - 29, 2024 by Scrollwell .
  • FDP on “Innovation, Startups & Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities” by Dr. Rana Singh (Director, CIMP) at 4.30 PM 30th June 2023 at Director's Conference Room.
  • FDP on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ and ‘Research Project Guidance’ by Prof. Sudhir K. Jain, Adjunct Professor, IIT Delhi is scheduled in the Conference Hall (No.025) on 29th January 2024 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM.
  • 5-day Online FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) from 29th May to 2nd June 2023.
  • Performing A Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Nayi Asha: A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) submitted to NTPC on 30th August
  • Research Study on “Evaluating the status of entrepreneurship and employability through skill gap analysis in Bihar” submitted to NITI Aayog, India.
  • Organized and conducted a 5-day FDP on “Research Writing and Publishing in High-Impact Journals: AI-Driven Insights for Scopus, SSCI, and ABDC Journals” at CIMP in collaboration with Xavier University Patna (Sept 1–5, 2025). The program had 110 participants from IITs, NITs, Central Universities, Law Colleges, and other reputed institutions.
  • Best Research Paper Award in the Academy for Global Business Advancement's 21st World Congress, held from July 2-4, 2025, at Bangkok, Thailand
  • Best Research Paper Award in AGBA 2022, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Top Cited Article (2021-2022) in Thunderbird International Business Review (Wiley)
  • Top Cited Article (2020-2021) in Thunderbird International Business Review (Wiley)
  • Member, Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management (GIFT Society, IIT Delhi)
  • Member, Academy for Global Business Advancement (USA)