PERSONAL PROFILE Name: Yasir Yasin Sid Ahmed Designation: Assistant Professor of Management Nationality: Sudanese Telephone (Office): 0097444035043 Department: Management and Marketing E-mail address: yasir.yasin@qu.edu.qa CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION 1. 2010, Ph.D. in International Business Strategy, of Abertay Dundee-UK. 2. 1996, Master degree in Business Administration (MBA), of Gezira-Sudan. 3. 1994, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA), of Gezira-Sudan. 4. 1992, Bachelor degree in Economics, of Bombay-India. TEACHING Teaching Interests: 1. Strategic Management. 2. International Business Management. 3. Human Resource Management. 4. Organizational Behavior. 5. Principles of Management. Courses Taught At Qatar Level Undergraduate Graduate Course 1. Principles of Management 2. International Business At Other Universities Level Course Undergraduate 1. Strategic Management; 2. International Business; 3. Human Resource Management; 4. Organizational Behavior; 5. Leadership Development; 6. Organizational Studies; 7. Principles of Management. Graduate 1. Introduction to Management (MBA), Qatar, Qatar 2. International Business Management (MBA), of Dubai, UAE; 3. Strategic Management (MBA), of Dubai, UAE; 4. Leadership and Team Effectiveness (MBA), of Dubai, UAE; 5. Managing Ethical & Legal issue of Business (MBA), of Dubai, UAE; 6. Action Research/ Work-based Project (MBA), of Dubai, UAE; 7. Leadership and Management, Master of Engineering Management (MEM), UAEU, UAE. Page 1 of 8
WORK EXPERIENCE Academic Employment (List in chronological order starting with the most recent) (From-To) 2013-Present Position, College,, and Country Assistant Professor of Management at the College of Business and Economics (AACSB Accredited), Qatar, Qatar. 2012-2013 Assistant Professor of Management and Chair of the Department of Management at the College of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited), of Dubai, Dubai, UAE. 2007-2012 Part-time Lecturer of Management at the Morgan International, UAE. 2006-2012 Lecturer of Management at the Faculty of Business and Economics (AACSB Accredited), (UAEU), UAE. 1997-2003 Lecturer of Management at the Faculty of Business Administration, Ajman of Science and Technology, UAE. 1994-1996 Part-time Lecturer of Management at the College of Business Administration, Omdurman Ahlia, Sudan. 1993-1996 Part-time Lecturer of Management at the College of Business Administration, Computer Man College, Sudan. Non-Academic Employment (List in chronological order starting with the most recent) (From-To) Position, Organization, and Country 2012-2013 Chairman, Department of Management, College of Business Administration, of Dubai, UAE. 2003-2004 Deputy Registrar and Acting Head, Student Affairs at Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, UAE. * Outside Academia Consulting (List in chronological order starting with the most recent) (From-To) Project, Country 2006-2010 Participated in developing the strategic plan of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the UAE, UAE. 2006-2006 In collaboration with Live Wire Shell, participated in developing curriculum and training materials for Khalifa Fund to Support and Develop Small and Medium Enterprises, UAE. 2002-2004 As a member of the Establishing Committee of Abu Dhabi, participated in developing and reviewing curricula and course syllabi of Abu Dhabi. Publications (List your publication in chronological order beginning with the most recent publication) I) Peer Reviewed Journal Articles A. Learning & Pedagogical Research (Instructional Research) B. Contribution to Practice (Applied Research) 1. Fadol, Y. & Sandhu, M., (2013), "The role of trust on the performance of strategic alliances in a cross-cultural context: A study of the UAE", Benchmarking: An International Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, pp.106-128 C. Discipline-based Research (Basic Research) Page 2 of 8
II) Other Intellectual Contributions (conference proceedings, conference presentations, research seminars, workshops, chapters in book, textbooks, monographs,, etc.): A. Learning & Pedagogical Research (Instructional Research) B. Contribution to Practice (Applied Research): 1. Fadol, Y. (2014), Culture, Trust, and Formation of International Strategic Alliances in the Developing Markets, presented and appeared in the proceedings of the Academy of International Business (AIB) 2014 Vancouver Conference, June 24-26 2014, Vancouver, Canada - http://aib.msu.edu/events/2014/reglist.asp 2. Fadol, Y. (2014), Emerging Market Global Players: Home-Country Institutions and Corporate Governance, presented and appeared in the proceedings of the Academy of International Business (AIB) 2014 Vancouver Conference, June 24-26 2014, Vancouver, Canada - http://aib.msu.edu/events/2014/reglist.asp 3. Fadol, Y. (2014), Comprehensiveness of strategic plan implementation in emerging economies: The case of the. Paper presented at the 42nd Annual Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) 2014 Conference, 10-13 May, Muskoka, Canada - http://www.asac.ca/conference.php?cat=past 4. Fadol, Y. and Elbanna, S. (2013), An analysis of the comprehensive implementation of strategic plan in emerging economies: Case study of the, presented at the Strategic Management Society (SMS) conference, March 20-23 2013, Lausanne, Switzerland - http://strategicmanagement.net. 5. Sandhu M., Fadol Y. (2012), The Effect of Trust on the Performance of International Joint Ventures: Evidence from the UAE, presented at the 15th McGill International Entrepreneurship Conference, 21-23 September, of Pavia, Italy, http://economia.unipv.it/mcgill/userfiles/alessio/file/program.pdf. 6. Elbanna, S., Fadol Y. (2012), Strategic Plan Implementation: The Antecedents and Outcomes, presented at the British Academy of Management (BAM) 2012 Conference, 11-13 September, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff, UK, Contribution number 711. (Conference Presentation) 7. Sandhu, M. and Fadol, Y. (2011), The Effect of Trust on the Performance of Strategic Alliances in a Cross-Cultural Context: A Study of the UAE, presented at the 11th Vaasa IB conference, 24-26 August, of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland. 8. Yasir Yasin Fadol (2011), Characteristics of Islamic Management: Principles and Implementations, Journal of Islamic Marketing, vol. 2 no 1, p. 97-99. 9. Fadol, Y. (2007), The Formation Process of Global Strategic Alliances in a Developing Context: The Case of the UAE, presented at the 4th Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA) World Congress, 4 (1), 513-519, 11-13 May, Malaysia. 10. Fadol, Y. (1997), The Obstacles Facing Privatization: The Case of Sudan, presented at the FES and OSSREA Conference, 21-24 January, Sudan. (Conference Proceeding) C. Discipline-based Research (Basic Research) Ad/hoc Reviewer/Editorial Board 1. Academy of International Business (AIB) 2014 Vancouver Conference, 24-26 June; 2. 42nd Annual Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) 2014 Conference, 10-13 May. Page 3 of 8
FUNDED RESEARCH AND GRANTS Title of Research Motivations for International Strategic Alliances: A Comparative Study of Developed and Developing Countries Strategic Planning Practices in the UAE Public Sector (Sector grant # RSA-1108-00788). Authors: Elbanna, S; Abdel Maksoud, A; Yasin, Y. (UAEU); Pollanen, R (Carleton ); Ioannis Thanos; Ilias Kapoustsis (Athens of Business and Economics); UAE, 2011. Skills Gap Analysis for Finance and Banking Sector in Iraq: A research project conducted, as a team member, to the Iraqi government and the USAID, 2011. Assessment and Critique of the HR Competency Model of Al Ain Municipality / Abu Dhabi Government: A research project conducted, as a co-researcher, to Al Ain Municipality; UAE, 2011. Funding Agency Qatar National Research Fund (NRF)-UAE Grant Amount ($) Project Duration () 12,700 1 year LPI 172,290 2 years PI USAID 95,500 6 months PI Al Ain Municipality- Abu Dhabi Government 8,720 4 months CO-LPI Role in Research* Grant amount: AED 32000. * LPI: Lead Principal Investigator; CO-LPI: Co-Principle Investigator; PI: Principle Investigator; C: Consultant, Other: specify. SUPERVISION OF GRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS AND THESES Title of Theses/Projects The Relationship between Employee Satisfaction and Job Performance in the Public Sector in Qatar Managing Employee s Motivation During Economic Recessions Understanding How Entrepreneurs With Small Firms Motivate their Employees Institution Type of Supervision (Main supervisor or co-supervisor) Qatar supervisor 2014 of Dubai supervisor 2013 of Dubai supervisor 2013 Date of Degree Awarded Page 4 of 8
SERVICES Community (Includes teaching in continuing education and specialized trainings and seminars, engagement in media activities, volunteering activities, etc.) 1. Essential Management Skills: A training course delivered in collaboration with the CBE, Qatar to the administrative staff of Ritz Carlton Hotel, March, 2014 2. Performance Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Center for Management and Professional Development (CMPD), of Dubai, May, 2013; 3. Employee Relations and Risk Management, A training course delivered in collaboration with the Center for Management and Professional Development (CMPD), of Dubai, March, 2013; 4. Human Resource Planning, A training course delivered in collaboration with the Center for Management and Professional Development (CMPD), of Dubai, February, 2013; 5. Human Resource Planning, A training course delivered in collaboration with the Center for Management and Professional Development (CMPD), of Dubai, January, 2013; 6. Performance Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Center for Management and Professional Development (CMPD), of Dubai, November, 2012; 7. Performance Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, March 2012; 8. Human Resource Development: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, February 2012; 9. Strategic Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, January 2012; 10. Risk Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, June 2011; 11. Human Resource Development: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, May 2011; 12. Employee and Labour Relations: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, April 2011; 13. Workforce planning and Employment: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, March 2011; 14. Workforce planning and Employment: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, February 2011; 15. Strategic Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, January 2011; 16. Interpersonal Skills: A training course delivered in collaboration with Centre of Continuing Education - UAE to the staff of Al Ain Municipality, Al Ain, December 2010; 17. Interpersonal Skills: A training course delivered in collaboration with Centre of Continuing Education - UAE to the staff of Al Ain Municipality, Al Ain, November 2010; 18. Job Analysis: A module delivered in as a part of the Human Resource Professional 19. Program in collaboration with Continuous Education Centre, UAE, February 2010; Page 5 of 8
20. Writing Letters and Reports: A training course delivered to the staff of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with Continuous Education Centre, UAE, February 2010; 21. Strategic Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, January 2010; 22. Workforce planning and Employment: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, February 2010; 23. Workforce planning and Employment: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, March 2010; 24. Employee and Labour Relations: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, April 2010; 25. Human Resource Development: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, May 2010; 26. Writing Letters and Reports: A training course delivered to the staff of Al Ain Municipality in collaboration with Continuous Education Centre, UAE, January 2010; 27. Establishing and Managing Small Business Firms (Intelaqa): A training course conducted in collaboration with Khalifa Fund and Live Wire, Shell, June 2009; 28. Employee and Labour Relations: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, April, 2009; 29. Human Resource Development: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, February, 2009; 30. Strategic Management: A training course delivered in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, January 2009; 31. Establishing and Managing Small Business Firms (Intelaqa): A training course conducted in collaboration with Khalifa Fund and Live Wire, Shell, February, 2009; 32. Improving Managerial Skills for Engineers: A training course delivered to TRANSCO in collaboration with The International Canter for Training and Development, Al Ain -2008; 33. Improving Managerial Skills for Engineers: A training course delivered to TRANSCO in collaboration with The International Canter for Training and Development, Abu Dhabi - 2008; 34. Human Resource Development: A training course delivered in (SHRM) and Morgan International, UAE, June, 2008; 35. Establishing and Managing Small Business Firms (Intelaqa): A training course conducted in collaboration with Khalifa Fund and Live Wire, Shell, May 2008; 36. Establishing and Managing Small Business Firms (Intelaqa): A training course conducted in collaboration with Khalifa Fund and Live Wire, Shell, April 2008; 37. Improving Communication Skills: A training course conducted in collaboration with Abu Dhabi chamber of commerce and Industry 2007; 38. Project Management: A training course delivered to Abu Dhabi Business Women Council in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2006; 39. Establishing and Developing Small Business Projects: A seminar conducted in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council- 2005; Page 6 of 8
40. Managing Quality: A training course conducted in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Business Women Council- 2003 and 2004; 41. Work Passport Programme: A training course conducted in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2003 and 2004; 42. Time Management: A training course conducted in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Chamber of commerce and Industry 2003; 43. Building Work Teams: A training course provided to the Administrative staff of Ajman of Science and Technology 2003; 44. Improving Managerial Skills: A training course provided to the administrative staff of Ajman of Science and Technology 2002; 45. Management and Organization: A training course provided to the police officers, Sharjah Police School; Sharjah 2002; 46. Management and Organizations: A training course provided to the managers of public schools, Ministry of Education, Al Ain 2002. 1. Member, Accreditation Maintenance Committee (AACSB), of 2012-2013 Dubai. 2. Member, Textbook Committee, of Dubai. 2012-2013 3. Member, Establishing Committee of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, UAE. 2001-2003 College (Includes Students Career Advising, Committees, etc.) 1. Member, Quality Assurance Committee, College of Business and Economics, Qatar. 2. Member, Curriculum Review Committee, College of Business Administration, of Dubai. 3. Member, Research Committee, College of Business Administration, of Dubai, 2012 to present. 4. Member, MBA Committee, College of Business Administration, of Dubai. 5. Member, Teaching Excellence Project (a part of the Strategic Planning Council), Faculty of Business and Economics,. 6. Member, Strategic Planning Council, Faculty of Business and Economics,. 7. Member, Student Advising Committee, Faculty of Business and Economics,. 2014-present 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2009-2011 2007-2010 2006-2009 Department 1. Member, Assessment and Curriculum Planning Committee, Management and Marketing Department, College of Business and Economics, Qatar. 2. Chair, Student Affairs Committee, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Economics,. 3. Member, Class Scheduling Committee, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Economics,. 2013-present 2010-2011 2006-2008 Page 7 of 8
MEMBERSHIPS Academic and Scientific Institutions 1. Academy of International Business, http://aib.msu.edu/ 2014 to present 2. Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), http://www.asac.ca/ 3. Strategic Management Society (SMS), UK - http://strategicmanagement.net/ 4. UAEU Center for Strategic Management (UAEU.CSM) - http://www.fbe.uaeu.ac.ae/csm/ CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS 2014 to present 2011 to Present 2012 2013 Certification Name Institution Country Year QU WebEx: Creating and Developing Qatar Qatar 2014 Effective Web-based Presentations. Success Stories and their Challenges in Qatar Qatar 2014 Teaching and Learning at the Graduate Level. Persuasion in Classroom Interaction Qatar Qatar 2014 Flipping the Classroom Qatar Qatar 2014 Blackboard 9.1 Qatar Qatar 2014 Managing students attendance Qatar Qatar 2014 Instructional Technology Expert Certification Program, UAE. Effective Student Counseling, UAE. Using Bloom s Taxonomy for Teaching Effectiveness. Multiple Regressions, UAE. Educational Outcomes Assessment, UAE. SEDONA Systems 2.00, UAE. Blackboard orientation session, UAE. UAE 2011 UAE 2010 UAE 2010 UAE 2009 UAE 2007 UAE 2006 UAE 2006 & 2010 (*Please include OFID and AACSB conferences/workshops and any relevant training program) AWARDS AND HONORS TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Statistical: SPSS, AMOS Database: Bloomberg Programming software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point Other relevant skills: Blackboard LANGUAGES Arabic (Mother tongue) English (Excellent) Page 8 of 8