An examination of consistency theory and employee performance through the lenses of SMEs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Authors: Riaz, Shoaib , Pillay, Soma , Khan, Rameez
- Date: 2013
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: Managing on the edge, 27th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM 2013); Hobart, Australia; 4th-6th December 2013 p. 1-21
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- Description: This paper advances our understanding of the variables contributing towards the consistent performance of employees in the SMEs of U.A.E. No such study has been conducted in the Arab world yet. This study applies concepts examined in developed countries (with regards to the large organizations) to the SMEs in a developing country. Data was collected from 107 SME managers/owners working in U.A.E. Results indicated that the variables studied in developed countries are valid in U.A.E as well; a country with predominantly Arab culture. Findings suggest that all the variables discussed in this research are positively correlated with the consistent performance of the SMEs’ employees in U.A.E.
Blockchain and RFID for baggage movement in the aviation industry
- Authors: Dubey, Suchi , Singh, Anurag , Riaz, Shoaib , Shukla, Vinod
- Date: 2023
- Type: Text , Book chapter
- Relation: Emerging Applications of Blockchain Technology Chapter 16 p. 291-304
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- Description: Airlines are liable for lost baggage claims, damaged luggage, or lost baggage in transit. Every year hundreds of millions are lost in settling the claims of the traveler related to baggage. This causes inconvenience and dissatisfaction for the traveler with airlines and baggage movements. For the long-distance multiple stop overs and connecting flights, travelers are always worried about their baggage check in to the connecting flights. With the help of the block chain technology, it is impossible to manipulate and tamper data and records and hence it creates traceability, transparency, and immutability. The paper discusses the proposed model of integrating RFID along with block chain technology in the baggage claim and proposed a conceptual model to trace the journey the baggage so as to locate without delay. The model will integrate various departments, verticals that operate on the airports and create a seamless service of transparency for promoting efficiency and reduces losses. In the proposed model third party service is involved which facilitate traveler in baggage drop off on to their selected point of collection within a city. After required standard operating procedures at the drop off location traveler can directly report to airport as per their reporting time. The baggage will be assigned an RFID and will be put under block chain which will be simultaneously updated with time stamped activity on block chain as per the movement of baggage. As each node will be having a copy of baggage details it is very easy for the airline to track the movement of baggage in a transparent and efficient way. Proposed models discuss a model of baggage drop off on selected location which in turn will be put under block chain for easy traceability. With this model airline companies can improve collaboration, provide more convenient services and above all reduce the cost incurred in baggage claim drastically. The paper discusses the block chain model for traveler which can be applied in cargo handling in future. © 2023 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Examining Organisation Transformation (OT) through the lens of Complex Adaptive Systems (CASs)
- Authors: Riaz, Shoaib , Kimberley, Nell , Morgan, Damian
- Date: 2014
- Type: Text , Conference proceedings
- Relation: Reshaping Management for Impact, 28th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM 2014); Sydney, Australia; 3rd-5th December 2014 p. 1-12
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- Description: In this paper, the applied aspect of complexity theory envisions organisations as dynamic and adaptive systems. Through this application, the study examines the process of organisational transformation and outlines a research program. The proposed research has been designed to provide new tools and practical insights to make success more likely for organisations in the transformational process. The research outcomes are intended to inform organisational strategists, management consultants, change managers, and scholars in the field of management sciences, and more generally, improve understanding of organisational transformation process in large and complex organisations.
Examining the work–life balance of immigrants in Australia : an anomie theory perspective
- Authors: Pillay, Soma , Riaz, Shoaib , Dorasamy, Nirmala
- Date: 2023
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Intercultural Relations Vol. 93, no. (2023), p.
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- Description: Against the backdrop of significant migration changes and the predicted further diversification of the workforce, we present the concept of anomie to explain how different sociological and cultural settings influence migrants’ work and family experiences. Anomie refers to the feeling of disorientation and alienation from society caused by a sense of absence of supporting social systems. This article integrates cross-cultural management research into the migration and work–family interface and presents findings from a study of migrants residing in Australia. Through a qualitative methodology using semi-structured interviews and open-ended surveys, our study explored participants’ experiences of social and cultural adaptation orientations and behavioural anomie shifts. The findings and theoretical explanation lend strong support to the understanding that sociological influences and cultural orientation moderate migrants’ experiences. We also present an argument for refining Durkheim's anomie theory to incorporate strains of social, cultural and behavioural consequences concerning migrants’ work and life experiences across cultures. © 2023
Managing organizational transformation (OT) using complex adaptive system (CAS) framework: future lines of inquiry
- Authors: Riaz, Shoaib , Morgan, Damian , Kimberley, Nell
- Date: 2023
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Journal of organizational change management Vol. 36, no. 3 (2023), p. 493-513
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- Description: PurposeA slew of conventional change models and theories appear in the extant change literature. Despite being theoretically sound, these a priori structured approaches to organizational change management have questionable application given the rapidly changing business environments. Novel approaches, offering greater flexibility to fast changing external conditions, may offer superior models to organizational change and organizational transformation (OT) in particular. In this paper, the application of a complex adaptive system (CAS) framework, from complexity theory (CT), for managing OT is assessed theoretically.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual paper.FindingsA review of the extant change literature suggests that current approaches and models for organizational change are limited in their ability to reflect OT responses to today's highly dynamic external environments. New models are required to inform and guide organizations. A new model, i.e. CAS framework, is deemed suitable to guide the OT implementation.Originality/valueThis paper critically analyses different approaches to change management, consolidates CAS framework, reviews its applications in the field of management and presents a case for CAS's application for the management of OT.
Surviving and thriving in turbulent times : A complex adaptive systems (CAS) based approach to organisational transformation (OT)
- Authors: Riaz, Shoaib , Kimberley, Nell , Morgan, Damian
- Date: 2016
- Type: Text , Conference proceedings
- Relation: Thriving in Turbulent Times: British Academy of Management (BAM) 2016 Conference; Newcastle, United Kingdom; 6th-8th September 2016
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