Iffat Sabir, Ph.D

Deputy Dean, College of Business

Associate Professor

Abu Dhabi Campus

Education

PhD in Management, University of Hull, United Kingdom
Senior Certified Professional, Society of Human Resource Management
Certified Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion HR Manager
Certified - Using AI for HR, Future Workplace

Research Interests

Human Resources & Organizational Behaviors
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Sustainability & Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence in HR

Selected Publications

Chaudhry, I., Khan, Al., ElRefae, G. (2025). Youth demographics and prosocial values shaping learning priorities: A path to equity-Oriented responsible education. International Journal of Management Education, 23 (3), 101230..
Prasad, N., Chaudhry, I., Pathak, R., Hinojosa, A., Kulkarni, S. & Husain, Z. (2025). The Impact of AMO-Enhancing High-Performance Work System Perceptions on Employee Turnover Intentions: A Mediation by Affective Commitment. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 49.
Zahoor, S., Chaudhry, I., & Yang, S. (2025). Artificial Intelligence Application and High-Performance Work Systems in the Manufacturing Sector – A Moderated-Mediating Model. Applied Artificial Intelligence, 58(11).
Husain, Z., Dayan. B., Chaudhry, I. (2024). Roles of Organizational Flexibility and Organizational Support on Service Innovation via Organizational Learning- A Moderated Mediation Model. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market & Complexity, 100367.
Farhan, W., Chaudhry, I., Razmak, J., & El Refae, G. (2024). Leaders Behavioral Approach in the Digital Era: Task vs. Relationship. Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, 11(1), 135-161.
Prasad, N., Pathak, R., Chaudhry, I. (2024). Beyond the Counter: Unveiling the Nexus of Workplace Training, Employee Engagement, and Citizenship Behavior in Fijian Retail. Int. J. of Environment, Workplace and Employment, 8(1), 71-90.
Chaudhry, I. & Espinosa, A. (2024). A Nexus of Affective Events Theory and Viable System Model to Comprehend Affective Work Environment Holistically – An Empirical Investigation. Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, 11(4), 1043-1065.
Qi, R., Khan, A.J., Basheer, M.F., Hameed, W.U., Chaudhry, I. (2023). Handling the mishandling: Resolving the resource curse through effective utilization of available natural resources and claiming sustainable development. Resources Policy, 87, 104285.
Chaudhry, I., Paquibut, R., & Chabchoub, H. (2023). International Entrepreneurship Intention of Omani Youths: An Empirical Causal Approach. Small Enterprise Research, 30(30), 400-432.
Chaudhry, I., Sarwary, S., El Rafae, G., & Chabchoub, H. (2023). Time to Revisit Existing Student’s Performance Evaluation Approach in Higher Education Sector in a New Era of ChatGPT – A Case Study. Cogent Education, 10(1), 2210461.
Paquibut, R., Legion, M., Chaudhry, I., Islam, A., & Gernal, L. (2022). Development of Sustainable Plastics Waste Management Approach: A Framework based on the Analysis of People’s Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Action (AKASA). International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.
Chaudhry, I., Paquibut, R., Islam, A. & Chabchoub, H. (2021). Testing the Success of Real-time Online Delivery Channel Adopted by Higher Education Institutions in the United Arab Emirates during the Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 18(48).
Chaudhry, I., Paquibut, R., & Tunio, M. (2021). Do Workforce Diversity, Inclusion Practices, & Organizational Characteristics Contribute to Organizational Innovation? Evidence from the U.A.E. Cogent Business & Management, 8(10), 1947549.

Conferences

Book Chapters:

Chaudhry, I. & Tunio, N. M. (in press). Creative Catalysts: How Omani Women Drive Micropreneurship in the Digital Sphere. Book Chapter published in ‘Gender in Digital Entrepreneurship: Recent Issues in Emerging Countries’ | Springer Nature, Singapore.
Chaudhry, I. & Khan, J. (2025). Managing Workforce Emotions Using Systems Approach in Digital Workplace. Book Chapter published in ‘Humanizing Digital Workplace: Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership in the Age of Technology’ | Springer Nature, USA
Tunio, N. M., Chaudhry, I., Rashid, A. & Gilal, G. F. (2024). Factors Affecting CSR Practices in Entrepreneurship: Case of Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Book Chapter published in ‘Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance and Business Ethics in Tourism Management’ pp.37-47 | Emerald Publishing, UK
Tunio, M., Chaudhry, I., Mughal, F., Shaikh, E. (2022). Marketing mode and survival of the entrepreneurial activities of nascent entrepreneurs. Book Chapter published in ‘Big Data Analytics: Digital Marketing & Decision-Making’ | Rouledge Taylor & Francis, US

Conferences:

‘Designing a Self-Managing Enterprise – Redefining Organizational Management with AI and VSM’ | 69^th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Systems Sciences-ISSS: Advancing Together: An Invitation for Systemic Collaboration | The University of Birmingham Leadership Institute, United Kingdom | 11-15 July.
‘The Viable System Model as a Framework for National Sustainability: Insights from the UAE’s Governance Structure’ | Metaphorum 2025 Annual Conference on Collective intelligence, agency and resilience | Alliance Manchester Business School, Manchester, United Kingdom | 3-5 July.
‘Influence of Youth’s Demographic Diversity & Sustainability Mindset on their Learning Priorities’ | In Official Side Event of United Nations Summit of the Future, titled ‘Elevating Youth Voices: Shaping Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Future’ Organized by UN-Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), along with Youth Talks and the Higher Education for Good Foundation (HE4G): 20 Sep, 2024 | Held in New York, United States of America.
‘Factors Influencing Employees Trust in AI and its Adoption at Work Evidence from United Arab Emirates.’ | 23rd International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT) organized by Al Ain University Abu Dhabi in collaboration with IEEE, Association of Arab Universities & IEEE Society: 22-24 November, 2022 | Held in United Arab Emirates.
‘Graduates’ Perception of Corporate Social Responsibility: An Empirical Evidence from Higher Educational Institutions in Sultanate of Oman.’ | Ahlia CBF International Conference on Business and Technology organized Ahlia University Bahrain: 23-24 March, 2022 | Held in Bahrain.

Teaching Courses

Organizational Behavior
Leadership
Talent Management
Managing Performance
Strategic HRM
Compensation & Benefits Management
HR Planning, Recruitment & Staffing
Human Resource Development
Organization & Job Design

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.

This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Memberships

Member Steering Committee, Metaphorum Group
Member, Society of Human Resource Management
Member, Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations
Expert, UAE R&D Ecosystem, UAE Research Map

Analysing seasonal variation and forecasting the output of beverage industry in Pakistan using Demetra+

Published in: Int. J. Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 32, No. 2, 2018

Jan 30, 2018

Liaqat Ali Iffat Sabir

Abstract: The study analyses the seasonal variation and forecasts the output of the beverage industry in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan, using a seven-year (month-wise) data from July 2007 to April 2014. Tramo Seats version of Demetra+ software has been used on log-transformed data with the distinct feature of automatic model identification to capture seasonal differences in output of the beverage industry in KPK. Results suggest wider fluctuations in the original series as compared to seasonal adjusted series which was mainly due to seasonal component in the time series instead of the irregular component; thus, confirming the principle of canonical decomposition of the data set in question. Results of non-parametric tests revealed a strong and stable seasonality pattern in the output of the beverage industry. Further, a significant difference between original and seasonal adjusted series has also been observed in the output. The results have implications for policy planners both at micro as well as macro level.

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What Beer’s theory of viability can offer to the field of workforce emotions

Published in: Int. J. Work Organisation and Emotion, Vol. 8, No. 3, 2017

Dec 01, 2017

Iffat Sabir Angela Espinosa Richard Vidgen

Abstract: The study of emotions is the most densely populated field of organisational behaviour academic research. However, the application of systemic approaches to the field of workforce emotions is marginal. The current theoretical study intends to reveal the suitability of a systemic approach – the theory of viability (i.e., viable system model – VSM) for comprehending, diagnosing and managing employees’ emotions. The study illustrates how the realm of emotions management research can be enriched by the using VSM criteria and principles for managing complexity, to guide and organise existing research on emotions management. This conceptual review of existing theories is useful then for inspiring a more structured survey into investigating emotional management at the workplace. In this paper, we present the conceptual framework developed to conduct a recent PhD project based on this approach, as well as the design of the related survey and analysis.

Need for public bus transportation in A'Sharqiyah Governorate of Oman: the community's perception

Published in: World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research, Vol 6, No. 3, 2017

Sep 04, 2017

Iffat Sabir Zhra Al-Rashdi Ruqaiya Al-Mashrafi Karima Al-Rashdi Jean G. Maurice

The means of public transportation in A'Sharqiyah governorate of Oman are minimal and mostly based on private taxis. The development of a public transport system (specifically buses) can contribute significantly to solving many of the social problems of the region like traffic accidents, congestion and pollution. The current research evaluates the community's perception regarding the need for, and the benefits of a public bus service system in A'Sharqiyah governorate (north and south) of Oman. Furthermore, it determines the major expectations of the community concerning the potential bus transport system in the region. Four hundred and eighty nine residents of A'Sharqiyah region participated in the survey from all the cities of governorate. The results identified the high public demand for the bus service in the region. The findings also provide detailed account on the expectations of the residents regarding the bus service. The study has implications for practitioners as well as concerned public authorities.

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