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Dr Manpreet Arora Assistant Professor
Contact Details: [email protected]
09816343330
Academic Qualification: Ph.d, M.Phil, M.com (with Distinction), UGC NET, B.Com (Gold Medalist)
Positions Held: Assistant Professor
Specialisation: Accounting and Finance
Research Interest:
Corporate Finance, Micro Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship and related dimensions, Banking and Financial Markets, Communication and related aspects, International Trade
Publications: Twenty four
Research Projects Completed/Ongoing: Nil
MPhil/PhD Supervised/Supervising: One
Participation in Seminars/Conferences: Thirty five
Membership of Learned Societies/ Professional Bodies:
Two
Awards & Honours Received:
1. Received an honour from Himotkarsh as Gold Medallist for BCOM in 2000.
2. Received Nation Builder award as a Best teacher from Rotary International in 2016.
Others:
1. Founder member of Central University of Himachal Pradesh
2. Working as Content writer for e-pathshala project
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3. Keen interest in conducting Personality Development workshops/ soft skill programmes.
4. Working for Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Programme
5. Working for Village adoption Scheme started by Govt of India
6. Working as Member of SPARSH 7. Worked as an active member of DDU Kaushal
Kendra 8. Working as Member of Proctorial Board 9. Working as Member of Anti Ragging
Committee 10. Working as Member of Yog-Dhara Club for
social Development 11. Worked as Co-ordinator of Cultural
Committee CUHP for five years. 12. In the editorial Board of Three International
Journals 13. Member of Book Reading Club of CUHP
14. Working as a member of Management society
15. Worked as Member of School Board
16. Working as Member of Board of Studies
17. Co-ordinated Annual Function of CUHP for five years
List of Publications
1. Paper titled, ‘Disbursement of Credit under SGSY Scheme of Rural
Development: A Comparison of SHGS Swarozgaris and Individual
Swarozgaris" (Co-Authored) communicated for publication in December
Issue in double-blind peer reviewed Journal, Indian Journal of Finance, ISSN
0973-8711.
2. Paper titled, “Creative Dimensions of Entrepreneurship: A key to Business
Innovation “published in International Journal, Pacific Business Review, June
2016.
3. Paper titled, “Corporate Social Responsibility in the Hospitality and Tourism
Industry (Co-Authored) published in International Edited Book Chapter
published by IGI global, 2015.
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4. Paper titled, “Mergers and Acquisitions in Entrepreneurship for Gaining
Strategic and Competitive Advancements published in International Journal
Pacific Business Review, December, 2015.
5. Paper titled, ‘Communication as the Mainstay of Entrepreneurial Leadership:
A conceptual Frame work (Co-Authored) published in International Journal
Management Dynamics, 2015.
6. Paper titled, ‘An Evaluation of the Non Performing Assets of Public and
Private Sector Banks under the SHG Bank Linkage Programme (Co-Authored)
published in double-blind peer reviewed Journal, Indian Journal of Finance,
ISSN 0973-8711.
7. Paper titled, ‘International Trade and Border Dispute between India and
China: A Perspective, published in International Journal of Trade and Global
Business Perspective, September, 2015. Indian Journal of Finance, June 2015.
8. Paper titled “Are W e Ready for Grabbing Opportunities in the Global
Economy?: A Critical analysis of tourism Industry of India. Published In
edited book titled EDITED BOOK -Tourism A multifaceted Perspective /
Bharti Publication,
9. Paper titled “Micro financing Through Self Help Groups: Regional
Distribution And Women In India” published in the Proceedings of NIT MTMI
International Conference on Emerging Paradigms and Practices in Global
Technology, Management and Business Issues held during December 22-24,
2014 at National Institute of Technology Hamirpur with impact factor of 2.
10. Paper titled “Growing role of Financial Institutions for boosting Tourism
sector leading to new Entrepreneurial Ventures” published in an edited book
titled “Tourism and Hospitality : Trends, Concerns and Opportunities, ISBN :
978-93-85000-20-1.
11. Paper titled “Potential of Untapped Tourism Sector of India in the Globalised
World” published in an edited book titled “Tourism: Inclusive Growth and
Sustainable Development, ISBN: 978-93-85000-05-8.
12. Paper titled “Entrepreneurial Leadership and Profit Making at Infosys”
published in the conference proceedings of Global Summit 2015 on “Make In
India: Transforming Human Resources And Strategic Development,
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Organised by The National Institute For Entrepreneurship And Small
Business Development (NIESBUD), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises, Government of India, NOIDA held on March 19-20, 2015.
13. Paper titled as ‘Globalization, Tourism policy and Tourism Education in India
‘published in an International Refereed Journal of Applied Services Marketing
Perspectives Environment Perspectives, ISSN number 2279-0977 ,Vol num 4,
Number 1,January –March’2015.
14. Paper titled “Microfinance as tool of Corporate Social Responsibility in Indian
Banking Sector.” Published in an edited book on Microfinance and Micro
entrepreneurship: A Paradigm Shift for societal development, ISBN 978-93-
83905-94-2.
15. Paper titled as ‘Inclusive growth of Microfinance Institutions and Bank
Linkage programme in India’ published in an edited book “Microfinance and
Micro entrepreneurship” with ISBN number: 978-93-81604-78-6 edited by
Surender Mor, in a conference organised at BPS Mahila Vishwavidhalaya,
Sonepat, Haryana on 8th and 9th August, 2013.
16. Paper titled as ‘Growth and issues of progress of micro finance programme
through self help groups covered under SGSY scheme in India
published in an edited book “Business Management: Current Research
Issues” ISBN number: 978-93-81505-72-4 edited by Kundu, Punia, Sheera,
Kumar, in a Annual National Conference on Business and Management
organised at Haryana school of business.
17. Paper titled as ‘Foreign exchange earnings through tourism in India”
published in an edited book “Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Status and
Development” ISBN number: 978-93-80318-51-6 edited by Gupta , Slath,
Thakur, in a Annual National Seminar on 8th and 9th Feb,2014 held at
Chandigarh in UIHMT Panjab University Chandigarh.
18. Paper titled as ‘ Microfinance through Self Help Groups: A Way TO
Sustainable Development ‘published in an International Refereed Journal of
Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Perspectives, ISSN number
2279-0918,Vol num 2,Number 4,in October-December 2013
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19. Dr. Manpreet Arora, Changing Compositions of Bilateral Trade between India
and China, International Journal of Development Studies and Research, 1/Vol
1/2012 with ISSN No. 2277-8654.
20. Dr. Manpreet Arora, Sino-Indian Trade Relations: Issues in Strategic
Partnership, Journal of Social Science and Linguistics, Vol 2/2012 with ISSN
No. 2249-2984.
21. Dr. Manpreet Arora, FDI in the Post 1991 Period: Trends, Challenges and
Prospects, Transcending Barriers towards Business Transformation.
22. Dr. Manpreet Arora, Changing Dimensions of Foreign Trade of China with
special reference to US, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and
Business Environmental Perspectives, Vol 1/2012 with ISSN No. 2279-0926
23. Dr. Manpreet Arora, FDI: The Potential in Retail Sector, Society and Politics,
Vol 2/2012 with ISSN No. 2248-9479.
24. Dr. Manpreet Arora, Role of Women in Indian Economy, Women
Entrepreneurs in India: Future of New Millennium, ISBN No. 978-80820-25-
5z.
Seminars/ conferences attended
1. Presented a paper titled, “Growing Creativity and Innovation in Financial
Markets: A tool for economic Development” at 10th International Conference
on New Trends in Business and Management: An International Perspective
organized by Gian Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology.
2. Presented a paper titled, “The Role of Informal Accounting Practices in Micro
Finance Programmes” organized by All India Accounting Association at
International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research on December
5-6 2015.
3. Presented a paper titled, “Creativity and Transformational Leadership
through Micro Finance in HP” organized by PCMA on November 27-28, 2015.
4. Chaired a Technical Session International Multi Stream Conference on
Technology and Life organized by CKD Institute of Management and
Technology, Tarantaran , Punjab on Novemeber 8th, 2015.
5. Presented a paper titled, “An Analysis of creativity and Innovation in Global
Financial Markets” at International Multi Stream Conference on Technology
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and Life organized by CKD Institute of Management and Technology,
Tarantaran , Punjab on Novemeber 8th, 2015.
6. Presented a paper titled, “An Evaluation of Global Financial Crises on Higher
Education patterns of India” at International Conference of the Learning
Community on Quest for excellence in Higher Education organized by Sidana
Institute of Education, Amritsar Punjab on October 17-18, 2015.
7. Presented a paper titled, “The growing Relevance of FDI in Tourism for
Economic Development of India.” at a national seminar on Tourism and
Hospitality beyond the agenda of One billion tourists and One Billion
Oppourtunities Organized by UIHTM, PU Chandhigarh on September 19th -
20th 2015.
8. Presented a paper titled, “Gaining Strategic Advancement through Mergers
and Acquisitions : An Innovative trend to Uphold Entrepreneurial Ventures”
at International Conference on Strategies for Global Competitiveness and
Economic Growth organized by LPU, Jalandhar on August21-22, 2015.
9. Chaired a Technical Session Multidisciplinary National Conference on
Innovative trends in Science, Technology and Management -II organized by
Sri Sai University Palampur on June 19th 2015.
10. Presented a paper titled “Empowering Women through Micro Finance
Activities: Paving way towards being Professional in Rural India” at
Multidisciplinary National Conference on Innovative trends in Science,
Technology and Management –II organized by Sri Sai University Palampur on
June 19th 2015.
11. Presented a paper titled “Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions in International
Market Environment on MNC’s at International Conference on Contemporary
Issues in international Business, Tourism and Sustainability: Issues and
Challenges” organized by Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, Hp on April
18-19, 2015.
12. Presented a paper titled, “Enterprise Risk assessment in Tourism Sector at
International Conference on Contemporary Issues in international Business,
Tourism and Sustainability: Issues and Challenges” organized by Maharaja
Agrasen University, Baddi, HP on April 18-19, 2015.
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13. Presented a paper titled, “Empowering Women through Financial Education
by providing Micro Credit facilities in India” at National Seminar on Role of
Human Resources in Economic Development organized by Department of
Economics, MCM DAV College Kangra on April 11, 2015.
14. Chaired a Technical Session in National Seminar on Role of Human Resources
in Economic Development organized by Department of Economics, MCM DAV
College Kangra on April 11, 2015.
15. Presented a Case Study titled “ Entrepreneurial Learning from Experiences:
Managing Change” at 4th Biennial International Conference on
Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Environment and Energy organised during
October 11-12, 2014 at Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer.
16. Presented a paper titled “Globalization, Tourism and Tourism Education: Its
changing perspectives and new horizons” at an International Conference on
Challenges in Higher Education on 26th & 27th September, 2014
at Desh Bhagat University Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab.
17. Presented a paper titled “Globalization Entrepreneurial Leadership and Profit
Making: A Case Study of Infosys” at an International Conference on Cross
Cultural Nuances on October 30th & 31st, 2014 at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya,
Jalandhar Punjab.
18. Presented a paper titled “Innovative and Creative Entrepreneurial
Leadership in the age of Global Recession” at an International Business
Conference organised by Punjab Commerce and Management Association on
7-8th November, 2014 at MMM College, Patiala, Punjab.
19. Presented a paper titled “Globalisation and the need of Striving towards
excellence in Tourism Education” at a ICSSR Sponsored two day International
seminar on Striving for Excellence in Institutions of Higher Education
organised by Trisha PG college of Education, Hamirpur.
20. Presented a paper titled “Information Education for Efficient and Effective
Management” XXX IATLIS National Conference, 2014,organised by IATLIS
From 27-29 November 2014 at Central University of Himachal Pradesh
21. Presented a paper titled “Micro financing Through Self Help Groups: Regional
Distribution And Women In India” in the 2014 NIT MTMI International
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Conference on Emerging Paradigms and Practices in Global Technology,
Management and Business Issues held during December 22-24,2014 at
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur.
22. Presented a paper titled “Potential of Untapped Tourism sector of India in the
globalised world” at 7th International Tourism Conference organised by
Indian Tourism And Hospitality Congress on “Inclusive growth and
sustainable Development : Agenda For Tourism and Hospitality Industry”
from 6th to 8th Feb, 2015 at Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
23. Presented a paper titled “Transforming Rural India Through Micro Financing
“ in a two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Financial Sector- A
Paradigm Shift (Pre and Post Reforms Scenario) at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya,
Jalandhar on Feb 23-24, 2015.
24. Presented paper titled “Microfinance as tool of Corporate Social
Responsibility in Indian Banking Sector.” at International Conference on
Microfinance and Micro entrepreneurship: A Paradigm Shift for skill
Development, Organised by Department of Economics, Bhagat Phool Singh
Mahila Vishvidyalaya Khanpur Kalan, India, on February 27-28, 2015.
25. Presented paper titled “Entrepreneurial Leadership and Profit Making at
Infosys” at Global Summit 2015 on “Make In India: Transforming Human
Resources And Strategic Development, Organised by The National Institute
For Entrepreneurship And Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Ministry
of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, NOIDA on
March 19-20, 2015.
26. Presented a paper at UGC Sponsored National Seminar ON Corporate
Regulatory Reforms-Perspective, Issues and Challenges under New Company
Law on March 21,2015, Jalandhar CHAPTER OF NIRC of ICSI at DAV College
Jalandhar on the topic “Mergers and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool of
Growth in India: An Insight from Companies Act 2013”.
27. Presented paper on the topic “Impact of Mergers and Aqcuisition on Indian
Banking Sector” in National Conference on “Emerging trends in Economic
Development” held at KC Group of Institutions, Una, Himachal Pradesh on
27th April 2013.
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28. Presented paper on the topic “International Financial Reporting System In
India-A Road Ahead” in National Conference on “Emerging trends in
Economic Development” held at KC Group of Institutions, Una, Himachal
Pradesh on 27th April 2013.
29. Paper presented on the topic “Inculcating Leadership Qualities in Women
Through Self Help Groups “Preparing Next Generation Leadership: A
Futuristic Agenda on 22nd -23rd November, 2013 at Central University of
Jammu.
30. Paper presented on the topic “ Microfinance Through Self Help Group: A Way
Towards Sustainable Development” in National Seminar on Corporate Social
Responsibility and Inclusive Growth at Maharaja Agrasen University, Solan
from 13th and 14th December, 2013
31. Paper presented on the topic “Green Micro Financing -A Way Towards
Sustainable Development” in two-day International Conference on
“Contemporary Issues in Leadership and Management’’ on 17th and 18th
January, 2014 at HMV College Jalandhar.
32. Paper presented on the topic “Impact of microlending through Self Help
Group Bank Linkage Programme in Economic growth” in PCMA –CU
10TH International Conference on Managing Global Business in Turbulent
Times in collaboration with Chandigarh University, Gharuan near Mohali on
8-9 February, 2014.
33. Paper presented on the topic “Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic tool of
Growth in Global Market” in National seminar on Economic Reforms in India
on 9-10th March 2014 at Govt P G College Dharamshala.
34. Paper presented on the topic “CSR and Sustainability: An Impact of
Companies Act 2013 on Environment Protection” in National Conference on
Implications of Climate Change on Himalayan Environment ICHE-14 on 20-
21March 2014 at CUHP.
35. Dr. Manpreet Arora Presented paper in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar
on “Governance on Neo-Liberal Era” on the topic, “Arthashastra of Kautilya”
on 30th June and Ist July, 2012 organized by Sri Sai University, Palampur.
Orientation/ Refresher Programmes Attended
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1. Attended 21 days Multidisciplinary Refresher course in research Methods
from 3-7-2014 to 23.7-2014 in the month of July ,2014 at Academic Staff
College Punjab University Chandigarh
2. Attended one week workshop on Analytical Techniques for research
organised by Global Network of Business Researchers from April 12th to 18th
April at DPS, Himachal Pradesh.
3. Attended workshop on “Stress Management” in April 28-29, 2014 Conducted
by School of Business and Management Studies.
4. Attended a 3-day workshop on “Case Analysis and Case preparation” from
31st
July 2014 to 2nd August 2014 conducted by School of Business &
Management Studies, CUHP in Collaboration with IIMS Ahmadabad.
5. Attended a 3-day workshop on “Data Analysis and Data Mining” from 23rd to
25th April 2014 conducted by School of Business &Management Studies,
CUHP. .
6. Attended one day User awareness programme for “Access to e-resources
under UGC- INFONET Digital library Consortium” on 12th September 2014
conducted by School of Library and Information Sciences at Central
University of Himachal Pradesh.
7. Attended a one day workshop on “Role of stakeholders in Tourism Industry”
on 27th September 2014 Organised by STTH, Central University of Himachal
Pradesh.
8. Attended a one day workshop on “Stri Vimarsh” organised by School of
Humanities and Languages, Central University of Himachal Pradesh on 15th
January 2015.
9. Attended a two day workshop on Literary Theory organised by School of
Humanities and Languages, Central University of Himachal Pradesh on
January 21-22, 2015.
10. Attended a two day workshop on Creativity of a poet (Rachnatmakta :
Rachnakar se Rachna tak) organised by School of Humanities and Languages,
Central University of Himachal Pradesh on February 2, 2015.
11. Attended a Two Day Workshop on Book Review on 30th April and 1st May,
2015, organised by School of humanities and European Languages in CUHP.
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12. Attended one day symposia on “Hindi Shahitya aiwem Senama kay Antah
sambandh” on 17th April 2013.
13. Attended 2 days workshop on Communication and Case Analysis, on 13th and
14th May, 2013.
14. Attended one day workshop on DELNET, Resources Services and Facilities
and Koha: An Open Source in Collaboration of CUHP on June 15,2013.
15. Attended one day workshop on “Home Stay Scheme-Status and Opportunities
in Himachal Pradesh” on 24th Sep 2013.
16. Attended 4 week Orientation programme from 01.07.2013 to 27.07.2013 at
UGC-ASC Guru Jambbheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar.
17. Attended Short term course on Disaster Management organised by UGC
Academic staff college Shimla from 26th Dec to 28th Dec 2012.
Lectures and Talks delivered
1. Acted as a Guest speaker and delivered on the topic “Personality
Development and Skill Development” in the Orientation Programme
organized for MBA stuents on 10th August 2016 at Govt PG College
Dharamshala
2. Delivered talk on “Personality Development, Key skills and Attributes
required from MBA Graduates at Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering
College, Nagrota Bagwan at “AARAMBH on 20th August, 2016.
3. Acted as a Resource person in Induction Training Programme for PGT/s in
Commerce and delivered a lecture on Corporate Accounting with references
to shares and debentures at Government college of Teacher Education,
Dharamshala on 18th February, 2016.
4. Delivered talk on “Role on Decision Making in better Management” at
Government College, Shahpur on 26th December, 2015.
5. Delivered talk on “Impact of International Trade on Economic Development
of India” at Government College, Shahpur on 24th December, 2015.
6. Delivered talk on “ Role of Creatively in Sustainable Economic Development
of Country at Government College, Shahpur on 23rd December, 2015.
7. Delivered talk on “Microcredit Facilities available in H.P.” at Government
College, Shahpur on 23rd December, 2015.
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8. Delivered a talk on “Sustainable Accounting Practices and their Growing
relevance” at Government College, Shahpur on 23rd December, 2015.
9. Delivered talk on “Emerging Accounting Practices In India” at Government
College, Shahpur on 22nd December, 2015.
10. Delivered talk on “Women Empowerment” at Government College, Shahpur
on 21st December, 2015.
11. Delivered talk on “Relevance and Role of Financial Inclusion In Financial
System in India” at Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, Nagrota
Bagwan on 14th August, 2015.
12. Delivered talk on “Accounting for Managerial Decision: A Perspective For
Budding Managers at Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, Nagrota
Bagwan on 13th August, 2015.
13. Delivered lecture on “Role of Creativity and Innovation in Organizational
Decision Making” at Adharsh Bhartiya College Pathankot on 30h July, 2015.
14. Delivered lecture on “Entrepreneurship Development for Young Generation-
The Need of the Hour” at Adharsh Bhartiya College Pathankot on 30h July,
2015.
15. Delivered lecture on “Mergers and Acquisitions in Banking Industry – A New
Trend of Growth at Adharsh Bhartiya College Pathankot on29th July, 2015.
16. Delivered lecture on “Financial Planning For Individuals – The Perspectives”
at Adharsh Bhartiya College Pathankot on29th July, 2015.
17. Delivered talk on “ Role of Project Managers in Project Initiation and Project
Selection” at NIFT Kangra1st April, 2015.
18. Delivered talk on “The Issues and Concerns of Project Selection” at NIFT
Kangra on 1st April, 2015.
19. Delivered talk on “Product Life Cycle: Issues and Challenges at NIFT Kangra
on 31st March, 2015.
20. Delivered talk on “Project Management Concepts and Basics” at NIFT Kangra
on 31st March, 2015.
21. Delivered a talk on “Entrepreneurship: A key to Creativity, Innovation and
Economic Growth” at Sri Sai University on 19Th June, 2015.
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22. Acted as a Resource person in technical session on Budding Entrepreneurs:
Challenges & Prospects in Tourism Sector at Maharaja Agrasen University,
Baddi, Hp on April 18th -19th, 2015.
23. Delivered a lecture on women empowerment on 28-11-2014 at Government
College Shahpur.
24. Delivered a lecture on Micro financing on 6th December 2015 at Government
College Shahpur.
25. Acted as a resource person on National Seminar On Tourism For
Communities and Communities For Tourism on September 20th at Maharaja
Agrasen University and delivered a lecture on “Financial Implications of
growing role of Tourism in Economic Development of India”.
26. Delivered a Lecture on “Project Management and aspects effecting it” in
NIIFT Kangra on 15thJan 2014.
27. Delivered a Lecture on “An overview of Project Management and its Impact
on Decision Making” in NIIFT Kangra on 15thfeb 2014.
28. Delivered a Lecture on “Project organisation, Conflicts and Negotiations” in
NIIFT Kangra on 22nd March 2014.
29. Delivered a Lecture on “Issues in Project Planning, Finalisation and Cost
control” in NIIFT Kangra on 29th March 2014.
30. Delivered a Lecture on “Recent Trends in Accounting” in Govt College of
Teacher’s Education on 7th March 2012, for In service Teacher’s Training
Programme for Lectures’s (PGT’S Commerece One Week Programme)