Professor
Education : MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D. (Consumer Behavior, Organizational Behavior, Rural Marketing, Human Capital Management, Marketing Management, Services Marketing, Strategic Human Resource Management, Performance Management)
Dr. Sumithra Sreenath is an experienced academic and management professional known for her contributions to business education and research in India. She holds an MBA and a Ph.D. from Symbiosis International University and has three decades of combined corporate and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise include organisational behaviour, rural marketing, performance management, and digital marketing. She has published numerous papers in reputed academic journals and contributed to academic literature through book reviews. She plays a leadership role in student development initiatives such as business leadership forums, reflecting her commitment to both education and professional excellence.
Academic Details
Doctorate
- Ph.D. from Symbiosis International University, Pune
Post Graduation
- MBA
- M.Phil
Not available.
Courses Taught
Consumer Behavior, Organizational Behavior, Rural Marketing, Human Capital Management, Marketing Management, Services Marketing, Strategic Human Resource Management, Performance Management
Research Interest
Publications
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2026). Sustainable Enterprises and Green Marketing Alignment: Pathways to Competitive Advantage. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, 6(1), 1379-1388.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2025). Exploring the Interrelationship between organizational culture, employee engagement, and performance productivity. Journal of Applied Bio Analysis, 11(6), 220-227.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2025). Leveraging Digital Marketing strategies for personal branding in India's Linguistically diverse market. Dharana Bhavan's International Journal of Business, 6(1), 45-58.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2024). An analytical study on equipment and facilities satisfaction for senior citizens. Dharana Bhavan's International Journal of Business, 15(2), 53-61.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2023). A study on green marketing practices at quick service restaurants in Bengaluru. Dharana Bhavan's International Journal of Business, 14, 27-36.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2022). An empirical study on TQM-driven performance with reference to telecom industry at Bengaluru. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 19(3), 223-234.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2021). Impact of brand awareness and brand loyalty on consumer purchase decision: A study on FMCG products. IUJ Journal of Management, 9(1), 174-186.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2019). Impact of innovative employee relationship practices on employee performance in refurbished goods industry. Think India Journal, 22(14), 11688-11704.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2019). Assessment of safety measures at medium scale manufacturing enterprises at Bengaluru. International Journal of Management Studies, 6(Special Issue 4), 35-44.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2019). Examining qualities of self-leadership among management graduates at Bengaluru. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 6(Special Issue), 126-131.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2019). A study on expectations of millennials at the workplace. International Journal of Management, IT & Engineering, 9(4), 401-413.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2019). Employee benefits and its effect on productivity: A case of Semcon India. SDMIMD Journal of Management, 10(1), 55-64.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2019). Factors affecting voluntary attrition with special reference to education NGOs at Bengaluru. International Journal of Business and Management Invention, 8(2), 23-29.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2018). Digital intervention: A challenge to human capital management at the workplace. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, 5(4), 77-82.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2018). Brand loyalty towards fairness cream with reference to women at Bengaluru city. International Research Journal of Management, Sociology & Humanities, 9(10), 75-85.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2018). Knowledge management practices at IT companies in Bengaluru. Review of Research Journal, September Issue, 6-11.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2018). Effective learning practices of IT employees at Bengaluru. Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities, Special Issue, 121-126.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2018). Dynamics of cryptocurrency: A review. Southern Economist, 57(8), 24-29.
- Sumithra, C G. (2018). Digital learning: Choice of select courses among postgraduates at Bangalore. International Journal of Exclusive Management Research, Special Issue, 11-16.
- Sumithra, C G. (2018). Streamlining talent supply chain across B-schools: An employer's perspective. Journal of Advance Management Research, 6(4), 38-45.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2018). Fortifying talent management and sustainability: An outlook for the future. Asia Pacific Journal of Research, 2(Special Issue XI), 371-376.
- Sumithra, C G. (2018). Aligning and optimizing internal supply chain processes: A study of KS&DL Bengaluru. Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies, 6(2), 31-41.
- Sumithra, C G. (2018). Acceptance of facial care and makeup products in beauty salons. EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review, 6(1), 48-55.
- Sumithra, C G. (2017). BREXIT: Talent challenges for recruitment and retention. Dharana - International Journal of Business, 11(2), 21-25.
- Sumithra, C G. (2017). Footwear retail supply chain for select outlets at Bangalore city. International Journal of Logistics & Supply Chain Management Perspectives, 6(3), 3074-3081.
- Sumithra, C G. (2017). Investment decision making using technical analysis: Evidence from Indian stock market. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 19(9), 24-33.
- Sumithra, C G. (2017). Brand awareness among customers of Byju's learning app at Bangalore. International Journal of Research in Management & Social Science, 5(3), 12-18.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2017). Service quality dimensions of IRCTC using SERVQUAL model. Asian Journal of Management Research, 7(3), 256-278.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2016). An analytical study on inflation and short-term interest rates. International Journal of Applied Financial Management Perspectives, 5(3), 2511-2516.
- Sreenath, Sumithra (2016). India Post: Unleashing a new avatar. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 6(7), 37-50.
- Sumithra, C. G. (2014). Competency-based corporate e-learning systems: An experiment with outsourcing firms in Bangalore. International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices, 2(2), 35-49.
- Sumithra, C. G. (2014). Competency-based corporate e-learning systems: An analytical study of select corporate enterprises in Bangalore. Dharana Bhavan's Journal of Management, 8(2), 84-96.
- Sumithra, C. G. (2012). Competency-based corporate e-learning systems: An appraisal. Dharana Bhavan's Journal of Management, 6(2), 61-70.
Papers Presented
- Green packing and its role in brand perception in FMCG products in Reliance Smart - International Conference, Giripeedam Business School, Kottayam, 22 September 2025.
- Sustainable Marketing and Customer Experience in the age of AI - International Conference, Dayanand Sagar Business School, Bengaluru, 12-13 September 2025.
- Reimagining HR: Digital Transformation for a skill-based Talent ecosystem - International Conference, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, 20-21 August 2025.
- Tech Enabled Ecosystem leveraging AI, IOT and Cloud computing - 3rd International Conference, Sharda University, Noida, 3-5 April 2025.
- Breaking Barriers: Analyzing workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion - International Conference, Adarsha College, Bengaluru, 24 January 2025.
- Impact of social media influencing purchase decision among women at Bengaluru - International Conference, Adarsha College, Bengaluru, 24 January 2025.
- An assessment of sustainable tourism Practices: A Regional perspective - International Conference, Bengaluru City University, 16-17 February 2024.
- Electronic Monitoring and its impact on Performance - International Conference on Management and IT, IIIM Technical Campus, Kota, Rajasthan.
- Youtube Marketing Experience: Impact on Saree Purchases of Working Women - International Conference on Social Media and Intelligence, KCMS, Bangalore.
- Whatsapp Business: A popular Marketing tool for Micro women Entrepreneurs - International Conference on Social Media and Intelligence, KCMS, Bangalore.
- An Analytical study on equipment and facilities for senior citizens - International Conference on Management 4.0, Krupanidhi School of Management, Bangalore.
- Impact of Innovative Employee Relationship Practices on Employee Performance - IC-IPSCMC 2019, DSCASC, Bangalore, 25-26 April 2019.
- Current Scenario of e-tailing: Consumer Acceptance towards household services at Bengaluru - IC-IPSCMC 2019, DSCASC, Bangalore, 25-26 April 2019.
- A study on expectation of Millennials at workplace - Multidisciplinary International Conference, Sheshadripuram College, Bangalore, 15-16 March 2019.
- A study on Factors affecting Voluntary Attrition - IC-IPBPE-2019, SSMRV College, Bangalore, 24-25 January 2019.
- Employee Benefits and its effect on Productivity at Semcon India - International Conference, SDMIMD, Mysuru, 14-15 December 2018.
- Digital Intervention: A challenge to Human capital Management - International Conference on Management 4.0, Krupanidhi School of Management, Bangalore, 12-13 October 2018.
- Digital Learning: Choice of Select Courses among postgraduates - 8th International Conference, Acharya Bangalore B-school with Birmingham University, 6-8 June 2018.
- Fortifying Talent Management and Sustainability - International Conference, St. Joseph's College with Sunway College Malaysia, 8-9 March 2018.
- Streamlining Talent Supply Chain across B-schools - International Conference, Christu Jayanthi College, Bangalore, 6-7 March 2018.
- Harnessing the Employee Potential through Big Data Analytics - 3rd International Conference, SDMIMD, Mysore, 5-6 December 2014.
- Facets of Retention of Women Executives - ICMoC, Kristu Jayanthi College, Bangalore, 2-3 February 2010.
- Impact of Performance Management system on Employee Productivity at Retail Sector - National Conference, M.P. Birla Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
- Impact of Employer Branding on Employees Attitude - National Conference, M.P. Birla Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
- An assessment of welfare facilities adopted by KPCL - National Conference, M.P. Birla Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
- Examining Employee Engagement Practices at Retail Sector - National Conference, Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
- Impact of employee wellness program at IT sector - National Conference, Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bengaluru.
- Emerging Trends in creating Awareness about misinformation through Digital Media - NCMDE'19, Acharya Bangalore B-School, Bengaluru.
- Contemporary Issues faced by SMEs in Implementation of Green Marketing - NCMDE'19, Acharya Bangalore B-School, Bengaluru.
- Employee Relations Practices at a Pharma Manufacturing company - National Conference, JSS Centre of Management Studies, Mysuru, 29-30 March 2019.
- Examining Qualities of Self-Leadership among Management Graduates - National Conference, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
- Analyzing Mobile Learning Experience of Management Graduates - National Conference on Higher Education 4.0, Malleswaram Ladies Association FGC, Bengaluru.
- Knowledge Management practices at IT companies in Bengaluru - National Conference, IIBS, Bangalore, 27-28 September 2018.
- Effective learning practices of IT employees at Bengaluru - National Conference, Jain College CGS, Bangalore, 31 August - 1 September 2018.
- Dynamics of Cryptocurrency - A Review - Symposium at M.P Birla Institute of Management, 4 August 2018.
- Battling with Glass Ceiling - The Invisible Barrier - National Conference, Sindhi College of Commerce, Bangalore, 9 February 2017.
- Insights to E-Competencies - National Conference, Jain University, Bengaluru, 3 March 2015.
- The Impact of Talent Management on Recruitment and Retention - National Conference, Christ University, Bangalore, 6-7 March 2015.
- Human Behaviour at Work Place - A Diagnostic Perspective of OCB - National Conference, Christ University, Bangalore, 6 February 2015.
- Demystifying Cloud Computing - National Seminar, Sheshadripuram Educational Trust, Bangalore, 18 February 2012.
- Talent Management: Rhetoric or Reality - Regional Seminar, Indian Academy of Management, Bangalore, 27-28 April 2007.
- New Competencies for HR Professionals - Bangalore HR Summit 2003, 28-29 November.
- Rural Marketing: Various Dimensions - Fifth State Level Conference, Mangalore University, 16-17 October 2003.