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Faculty and Staff

College / Department

College of Business Administration

Teaching Areas

Strategic Management , Project Management , Business Ethics , Total Quality Management, Organizational Theory & Design , Business Research Methods , Organizational Behavior , Human Resource Management , Foundations to Management , Economics

Research Areas & Interests

An interdisciplinary exploration of organizational behavior, creativity, innovation, gender, human resource management (HRM), and research and development (R&D)., Human Resource Practices , Creativity , Innovation , Employee Engagement , Vocational Education and Training , Generative AI

Education

Ph.D. in Business Management, 2021
'Linking perceived organisational support and employee creativity: examining the roles of work engagement, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic rewards',
The British University in Dubai, UAE

Master of Business Management (MBA), 2018
‘The role of knowledge sharing in one of the largest organizations in the UAE’
The British University in Dubai, UAE

Bachelors' of Economics, 2000
'A Feasibility Study on Car Parking Solutions in Irbid', Jordan

Employment History

Assistant Professor of Management, UAE - University of Fujairah

2023, Present

Research Outreach and Lecturer, UAE - American University in the Emirates

2022, 2023

Academic Research Assistant, UAE - The British University in Dubai

2021, 2022

Customer Service Manager, UAE - Emaratech

2009, 2020

Customer Service Section Head, Jordan - Orange

2003, 2008

Contact

h.aldabbas@uof.ac.ae

+97192023409

Dr. Hazem Aldabbas

Assistant Professor of Management

Publications
  • Aldabbas, H., Pinnington, A., Lahrech, A. & Blaique, L. (16 October 2023). Extrinsic rewards for employee creativity? The role of perceived organisational support, work engagement and intrinsic motivation. International Journal of Innovation Science. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q1) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABS ranked 1. IF(Scopus): 3.191. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-08-2022-0165.

  • Lahrech, A., Aldabbas, H. & Juusola, K. (14 June 2023). Determining the predictive importance of the core dimensions of nation brands. Journal of Product & Brand Management. (Q1) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABDC ranked A. IF(Scopus): 4.949, https://doi.org/10.1108/JPBM-10-2022-4183.

  • Blaique, L., Pinnington, A., & Aldabbas, H. (4 May 2023). The influence of protean attitude for women in STEM careers: coping-self efficacy as foundational and strong career identity as outcome. Gender in Management: An International Journal. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q1) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABDC ranked C, IF(Scopus): 3.736 https://doi.org/10.1108/GM-06-2022-0200.

  • Lahrech, A., Abu-Hijleh, B., & Aldabbas, H. (4 May 2023). The impact of global renewable energy demand on economic growth–evidence from GCC countries. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q4). https://doi.org/10.1108/AGJSR-01-2023-0007.

  • Blaique, L., Pinnington, A., & Aldabbas, H. (2 May 2023). Mentoring and coping self-efficacy as predictors of affective occupational commitment for women in STEM. Personnel Review, 52(3), 592-615. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q2) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABDC ranked A. IF(Scopus): 3.583. https://doi.org/10.1108/PR-09-2020-0729.

  • Aldabbas, H., Pinnington, A., & Lahrech, A. (25 March 2023). The influence of perceived organizational support on employee creativity: The mediating role of work engagement. Current Psychology, 42(8), 6501-6515. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q2) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABS ranked 1. IF(Scopus): 2.024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01992-1.

  • Blaique, L., Pinnington, A. H., Al-Malkawi, H. A., & Aldabbas, H. (21 March 2023). The influence of personal skills development and coping self-efficacy on the affective occupational commitment of women in STEM fields. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 42(2), 173-192. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q1) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABDC ranked B, IF(Scopus): 2.357. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-10-2021-0264.

  • Aldabbas, H., & Oberholzer, N. (16 February 2023). The influence of transformational and learning through R&D capabilities on the competitive advantage of firms. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q4). https://doi.org/10.1108/AGJSR-08-2022-0141.

  • Aldabbas, H. (October 2022). Antecedents And Consequences of Perceived Insider Status and Suggestions for Future Research. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), 2813-2832. https://journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/13761.

  • Pinnington, A., Aldabbas, H., Mirshahi, F., & Pirie, T. (31 May 2022). Organisational development programmes and employees’ career development: the moderating role of gender. Journal of Workplace Learning, 34(5), 466-496. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q2) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABDC ranked C. IF(Scopus): 1.814. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWL-08-2021-0103.

  • Aldabbas, H., Pinnington, A. H., & Lahrech, A. (15 March 2022). Encouraging more creativity in organizations: the importance of employees’ intrinsic motivation and work engagement. International Journal of Organizational Analysis. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q2) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABDC ranked B. IF(Scopus): 2.737. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWL-08-2021-0103.

  • Blaique, L., Ismail, H. N., & Aldabbas, H. (6 January 2022). Organizational learning, resilience and psychological empowerment as antecedents of work engagement during COVID-19. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q2) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABDC ranked B. IF(Scopus): 1.814. IF(Scopus):3.991. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-04-2021-0197.

  • Aldabbas, H., Pinnington, A., & Lahrech, A. (February 2021). The mediating role of psychological empowerment in the relationship between knowledge sharing and innovative work behaviour. International Journal of Innovation Management, 25(02), 2150014. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q2) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABS ranked 2. IF(Scopus): 2.333. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1363919621500146.

  • Aldabbas, H., Pinnington, A., & Lahrech, A. (4 December 2020). The role of innovation in the relationship between university–industry collaboration in R&D and ISO 9001. International Journal of Innovation Science, 12(4), 365-383. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q1) and Clarivate Analytics/Web of Science and ABS ranked 1. IF(Scopus): 3.191. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-10-2019-0095.

  • Aldabbas, H., & Blaique, L. (2025). How can caring human resource management practices affect employee engagement?. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management.

  • Elamin, A. M., Ali, L., Ahmed, A. Z. E., & Aldabbas, H. (2025). Factors affecting attitudes toward e-shopping in the United Arab Emirates. Cogent Business & Management, 12(1), 2442542.

  • Blaique, L., Ismail, H., Corbin Jr, T. P., & Aldabbas, H. (2025). Enhancing learning organizations through employee resilience: Investigating the mediating influence of psychological empowerment. Journal of Workplace Learning, 37(1), 41-58.

  • Juusola, K., Lahrech, A., & AlDabbas, H. (2024). Exploring the Relationship Between Innovation Efficiency and Nation Brand Strength: a Panel Study. Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 1-23.

  • Elamin, A. M., Aldabbas, H., Ahmed, A. Z. E., & Abdullah, A. N. (2024). Employee Engagement and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Knowledge-Sharing Behavior in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Service Context. Administrative Sciences, 14(9), 232.

  • Elamin, A. M., Aldabbas, H., & Ahmed, A. Z. E. (2024). The impact of diversity management on innovative work behavior: the mediating role of employee engagement in an emerging economy. Frontiers in Sociology, 9, 1441109.

  • Aldabbas, H., Gernal, L., Ahmed, A. Z. E., & Elamin, A. M. (2024). Building bridges: how women’s relational empowerment is linked to well-being and community embeddedness. Frontiers in Sociology, 9, 1466161.

  • Pinnington, A. H., Aldabbas, H., Mirshahi, F., & Brown, M. L. (2024). Networks perceptions and job satisfaction: the mediating role of perceived organizational support for women’s work contribution. Baltic Journal of Management.

  • Aldabbas, H., Gernal, L., Ahmed, A.Z.E., Elamin, A. M., (Oct. 18, 2024). Building Bridges: How Women's Relational Empowerment is Linked to Well-Being and Community Embeddedness. Frontiers in Sociology, 9, 1441109. Journal indexed in Scopus (Q1) and IF(Scopus): 3.4 https://doi: 10.3389/fsoc.2024.1466161

  • Aldabbas, H., & Blaique, L. (January 24, 2025). How can caring human resource management practices affect employee engagement?. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management.

  • Aldabbas, H., Elamin, A. M., Ahmed, A. Z., & Gernal, L. (March 5, 2025). Assessing Learning Management System success in the UAE universities: how quality measures linked to students' academic performance. In Frontiers in Education (Vol. 10, p. 1554641). Frontiers Media SA.

Conference Presentations
  • Aldabbas, H., & Gianni, M. (Accepted April 2025). The Impact of Open Innovation Types on Digital Transformation: A Moderation Model of Digital Strategy. Paper accepted– International Conference on Contemporary Perspectives in Management. The conference proceedings are scheduled for publication in a Scopus-indexed journal.

  • Aldabbas, H. The 4th BUiD Doctoral Research Conference. Title: “The effect of psychological empowerment on innovation behaviour: the mediating role of knowledge sharing”. (UAE, May-2019).

  • Aldabbas, H. The 5th UAE Graduate Students Research Conference for presenting a Research Paper. Title: “Integration Research and Development with Dynamic Capabilities View in Determining Firms Competitive Advantage”. (UAE, April-2019).

  • Aldabbas, H. The 2nd International Triple Helix summit. “The role of innovation in the relationship between university-industry collaboration in R&D and ISO 9001”. (UAE, November-2018).

Grant Sponsorships
  • Ajman University [grant number 2021-IRG-CBA-3].

  • The British University in Dubai, research grant BUS037.

Awards & Honors
  • Appreciation letter from Fujairah Islamic Scientific Academy regarding my workshop about Leadership skills

  • Appreciation letter from Fujairah Islamic Scientific Academy regarding my workshop about Leadership skills

  • Appreciation letter from the University Chancellor For supervising the participating research posters submitted to the 16th Student Scientific Conference at University of Science and Technology of Fujairah

  • Appreciation letter from Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry regarding my workshop for women’s club in Kalba.

  • Appreciation letter from the University of Science and Technology of Fujairah Chancellor regarding my participation in conducting workshops on how to build professional CVs and prepare for interviews for the students.

  • Appreciation letter from the University of Science and Technology of Fujairah Chancellor regarding my contribution in the judging process for “Artificial Intelligence Competition for Schools”

  • Thanks letter from General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs -Dubai (GDRFA-D) for your outstanding effort.

  • Letter of appreciation from GDRFA-D for outstanding work.

  • Thanks letter from GDRFA-D for work excellency.

  • Letter of appreciation from GDRFA-D for job improvement.

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