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Email: jawad.syed@lums.edu.pk

Dr. Jawad Syed

Professor

Suleman Dawood School of Business

Dr. Syed obtained his PhD in Business from Macquarie University, Australia in 2008 and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at the University of Kent, UK. He also attended Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (MLE) at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. His PhD research inquired into the relational perspective of cultural diversity management in Australian organisations. Prior to that, he received a Masters of International Business degree from the Western Sydney University, Australia.

Dr. Syed is an Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK and Programme Chair of European Academy of Management’s (EURAM) Gender, Race and Diversity in Organisations (GRDO) Special Interest Group. He is a director of the Global Centre for Equality and Human Rights (GCEHR) and coordinator of the South Asian Academy of Management (SAAM).

Dr. Syed was conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz on August 14, 2011 by the President of Pakistan for his contributions and public service in the field of equality and diversity management.

He has been associated with University of Huddersfield as Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Management since 2014, and was with the Kent Business School at the University of Kent prior to that.

Dr. Syed currently serves as a member of several editorial boards, some of which are listed below:

  • Member of the Editorial Review Boards of: The Academy of Management Learning and Education, British Journal of Management, Gender in Management
  • Member of the Editorial Advisory Boards of: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, South Asian Journal of Global Business Research

 

Dr. Syed has an extensive publishing record, having published in scholarly journals including Human Resource Management Journal, British Journal of Management, Business Ethics Quarterly, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Management Learning, Journal of Business Ethics, Gender, Work and Organisation, and Journal of Knowledge Management.

 

He has also edited several books, including:

  • Syed, J., & Ozbilgin, M. (2015). Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective. London: Sage
  • Kramar, R. & Syed, J. (2012). Human Resource Management in a Global Context: A Critical Approach. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Özbilgin, M. and Syed, J. (2010). Managing Gender Diversity In Asia: A Research Companion. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar

 

His research interests include:

  • Diversity Management
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Knowledge Management

      • Syed, J., Alqhaiwi Z.O & Koburtay T (In Press 2023). The interplay between Islamic work ethic, unethical pro behaviors, and moral identity internalization: the moderating role of religiosity.. Journal of Business Ethics.

      • Syed, J. & shahid M. (In Press 2023). An economic sociology perspective on informal domestic work relations: a study of domestic workers and their employers in Pakistan.. Socio-Economic Review.

      • Syed, J., Abualigah A, Koburtay T, Arici H.E & Arici H.E & Aboramdan. M (In Press 2023). ). The interconnection between workplace incivility, religiosity and employees' psychological well-being: an update of the conservation of resources theory. Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion.

      • Syed, J., Koburtay T., Abualigah A & Ali A.J & Ali A.J (In Press 2023). Misconceptions and misunderstandings: an exploration of the interplay of religion, culture and gender from Muslim scholars and clerics.. Career Development International.

      • Syed, J., Ganji S.F.G, Rahimina F. & Ahanchian M.R & Ahanchian M.R (In Press 2023). A qualitative study of diversity management practices in Iran's private sector organizations.. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

      • Syed, J. & Khalid A. (In Press 2023). Mental health and well-being at work: A systematic review of literature and directions for future research.. Human Resource Management Review.

      • Khalid, A. & Syed, J. (2023). A relational perspective of schizophrenia at work. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

      • Umrani, W., Channa, N., Ahmed, U., Syed & Syed, J. & Pahi, M. (2022). The laws of attraction: Role of green human resources, culture and environmental performance in the hospitality sector. International Journal of Hospitality Management.

      • Afrifeen, S. & Syed, J. (2022). Social reproduction and gender beliefs of ethnic minority women. Gender, Work & Organization.

      • Koburtay, T., Syed, J. & Salhi, N. (2022). Theorizing the notion of well‐being in Islam: An update of Ryff's theory of eudaimonic psychological well‐being. Journal of Community Psychology.

      • Rani, H., Shah, S., Umrani, W., Syed & Syed, J. & Afshan, G. (2021). Employee state paranoia: linking abusive supervision with employee voice behavior.. Leadership & Organization Development Journal.

      • Georgiadou, A. & Syed, J. (2021). The interaction between gender and informal social networks: An East Asian perspective: Gender diversity management in East Asia. Human Resource Management Journal.

      • Ali, F., Hennekam, S., Syed, J., Ahmed & Ahmed, A. & Mubashar, R. (2021). Labour market inclusion of Afghan refugees in Pakistan through Bourdieu's theory of capital.. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

      • Mohsin, M. & Syed, J. (2021). Female embodiment and patriarchal bargains: a context-specific perspective on female politicians in Pakistan. Third World Quarterly.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2021). A Pyramid of Hate Perspective on Religious Bias, Discrimination and Violence. Journal of Business Ethics.

      • Pio, E., Smollan, R., Ali, F. & Syed & Syed, J. (2021). Senior Executives Integrating Refugees and Migrants at Work: A New Zealand Qualitative Study. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management.

      • Ghasempour Ganji, S., Rahimnia, F., Ahanchian, M. & Syed & Syed, J. (2021). Analyzing the impact of diversity management on innovative behaviors through employee engagement and affective commitment. Iranian Journal of Management Studies.

      • Koburtay, T. & Syed, J. (2021). Do religion and spirituality matter for hotel workers' well-being and guests' happiness?. International Journal of Hospitality Management.

      • Pio, E. & Syed, J. (2020). Stelae from ancient India: Pondering anew through historical empathy for diversity. Management Learning.

      • Davies, J., Yarrow, E. & Syed, J. (2020). The curious under‐representation of women impact case leaders: Can we disengender inequality regimes?. Gender, Work & Organization.

      • Koburtay, T. & Syed, J. (2020). Prejudice toward female leaders: Insights from the hotel sector in Jordan. Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism.

      • Koburtay, T., Syed, J. & Haloub, R. (2020). Implications of religion, culture, and legislation for gender equality at work: Qualitative insights from Jordan. Journal of Business Ethics.

      • Ahmad, G. & Syed, J. (2020). Meta-characteristics of Islamic ethics and moral consistency in Islamic banking. Business & Society.

      • Van Buren III, H., Syed, J. & Mir, R. (2020). Religion as a macro social force affecting business: Concepts, questions, and future research. Business & Society.

      • Mohsin, M. & Syed, J. (2020). The missing doctors--An analysis of educated women and female domesticity in Pakistan. Gender, Work & Organization.

      • Abuhussein, T., Koburtay, T. & Syed, J. (2020). A eudaimonic perspective on prejudice and female workers' psychological well-being. Gender in Management: An International Journal.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2019). Theorizing equal opportunity in Muslim majority countries. Gender, Work & Organization.

      • Hennekam, S., Syed, J., Ali, F. & Dumazert & Dumazert, J. (2019). A multilevel perspective of the identity transition to motherhood. Gender, Work & Organization.

      • Syed, J. & Fayyaz, A. (2019). To split or not to split: Strategic planning and alignment at Jaffer Brothers Pvt. Limited (JBL). Asian Journal of Management Cases.

      • Koburtay, T. & Syed, j. (2019). A contextual study of female-leader role stereotypes in the hotel sector. Journal of Sustainable Tourism.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2019). A relational perspective on gender equality and mainstreaming. Human Resource Development International.

      • Arifeen, S. & syed, j. (2019). The challenges of fitting in. Personnel Review.

      • Tamer, K., Syed, J. & Haloub, R. (2019). Congruity between the female gender role and the leader role: a literature review. European Business Review, 31(6), 831-848.. European Business Review.

      • Syed, J., Metcalfe, B., Ali, F. & Ekuma & Ekuma, K. (2018). Critical perspectives of HRD and social transformation in sub-Saharan Africa. Human Resource Development International.

      • Syed, J. & Pio, E. (In Press 2018). Unsophisticated and naive? Fragmenting monolithic understandings of Islam. Journal of Management & Organization.

      • Syed, J. & Tariq, M. (2018). A multi-level perspective of contemporary issues of Human Resource Management in Pakistan. South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases.

      • Syed, J. & Wang, J. (2018). Shanghai Silk Pharma Ltd: Employee Turnover. Asian Journal of Management Cases, 15 (2), S55-S67, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0972820118804969.

      • Hennekam, S. & Syed, J. (2018). Institutional racism in the film industry: A multilevel perspective. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

      • Rahyuda, A. & Syed, J. (2018). Preventing a relapse or setting goals? Elucidating the impact of post-training transfer interventions on training transfer performance. International Journal of Training Research.

      • Ali, F. & Syed, J. (2018). Good Muslim women at work: An Islamic and postcolonial perspective on ethnic privilege. Journal of Management & Organization.

      • Bako, M. & Syed, J. (2018). Women's marginalization in Nigeria and the way forward. Human Resource Development International.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2018). Gender Equality in Employment in Saudi Arabia: A Relational Perspective. Career Development International.

      • Syed, J. (2017). Gust editorial: Gender and leadership in South Asia: dreams and realities. South Asian Journal of Global Business Research, 6 (3), 291 - 296.

      • Tariq, M. & Syed, J. (2017). Intersectionality at Work: South Asian Muslim Women's Experiences of Employment and Leadership in the United Kingdom. Sex Roles, 1-13.

      • Syed, J. & Metcalfe, B. (2017). Under western eyes: A transnational and postcolonial perspective of gender and HRD. Human Resource Development International, 1-12, doi:10.1080/13678868.2017.1329367.

      • Banihani, M. & Syed, J. (2017). Gendered work engagement: qualitative insights from Jordan. International Journal of Human Resource Management, doi:10.1080/09585192.2017.1355838.

      • Hennekam, S., Tahssain‐Gay, L. & Syed, J. (2017). Contextualising diversity management in the Middle East and North Africa: a relational perspective. Human Resource Management Journal, doi:10.1111/1748-8583.12150.

      • Syed, J. & Tariq, M. (2017). Paradox of gender and leadership in India: A critical review of Mardaani. South Asian Journal of Global Business Research, 6 (3), 365 - 379.

      • Syed, J. & Pio, E. (2017). To include or not to include? A poetics perspective on the Muslim workforce in the West. Sage Open.

      • Syed, J. (2017). Islam and Female Migrant Domestic Workers in Qatar. Sociology of Islam.

      • Syed, J. & Banihani, M. (2016). A macro-national level analysis of Arab women's work engagement. European Management Journal, 14 (2), 133 - 142.

      • Syed, J. & Pio, E. (2016). Muslim diaspora in the West and international HRM. International Journal of Human Resource Management, doi:doi: 10.1080/09585192.2016.1166789.

      • Ali, F. & Syed, J. (2016). From Rhetoric to Reality: a Multilevel Analysis of Gender Equality in Pakistani Organizations. Gender, Work & Organization, doi:10.1111/gwao.12160.

      • Soltani, E., Syed, J., Liao, Y. & Iqbal & Iqbal, A. (2015). Managerial mindsets toward corporate social responsibility: The case of auto industry in Iran. Journal of Business Ethics, 129 (4), 795-810, doi:10.1007/s10551-014-2137-4.

      • Syed, J. & Metcalfe, B. (2015). Guest Editors' Introduction: In Pursuit of Islamic akhlaq of Business and Development. Journal of Business Ethics, 129 (4), 763-767, doi:10.1007/s10551-014-2130-y.

      • Syed, J. & Van Burren, H. (2014). Capability approach and religious values: The case of women's employment in Islam. Business Ethics Quarterly, 24 (2), 251-276.

      • Pio, E. & Syed, J. (2014). Sacred activism through seva and khidmat: Contextualising management and organisations in South Asia. Journal of Management & Organization, 20 (5), 1-15.

      • Rahyuda, A., Syed, J. & Soltani, E. (2014). The role of relapse prevention and goal setting in training transfer enhancement. Human Resource Development Review, 13 (4), 413-436.

      • Syed, J., Hazboun, N. & Murray, P. (2014). What locals want: Jordanian employees' views on expatriate managers. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25 (2), 212-233.

      • Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2014). Appropriation or participation of the individual in knowledge management. Management Decision, 52 (3), 426-445.

      • Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2014). Knowledge management practices and the focus on the individual. International Journal of Knowledge Management, 10 (1), 25-41.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2013). Contextual emotional labor: an exploratory study of Muslim female employees in Pakistan. Gender in Management, 28 (4), 228-246.

      • Rashidirad, M., Soltani, E. & Syed, J. (2013). Strategic alignment between competitive strategy and dynamic capability: conceptual framework and hypothesis development. Strategic Change: Briefings in Entrepreneurial Finance, 22 (3/4), 213-224.

      • Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2013). Ethical issues in knowledge management: Conflict of knowledge ownership. Journal of Knowledge Management, 17 (6), 828-847.

      • Syed, J. & Pio, E. (2013). Guest Editorial: Rediscovering. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 32 (3), 236-244.

      • Pio, E. & Syed, J. (2013). Guest Editorial: our bodies, our minds, our men: working South Asian women. Gender in Management, 28 (3), 140-150.

      • Banihani, M., Lewis, P. & Syed, J. (2013). Is work engagement gendered?. Gender in Management, 28 (7), 400-423.

      • Soltani, E., Syed, J., Liao, Y. & Shahi-Sough & Shahi-Sough, N. (2012). Tackling one-sidedness in equality and diversity research: characteristics of the current dominant approach to managing diverse workgroups in Iran. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 29 (2), 9-37.

      • Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2012). In pursuit of the individual in the field of knowledge management. International Journal of Learning and Change, 6 (1), 33-48.

      • Soltani, E., Barnes, B., Syed, J. & Liao & Liao, Y. (2012). Does management's approach impede service quality?. Production Planning & Control, 23 (7), 523-540.

      • Ozbilgin, M., Syed, J., Ali, F. & Torunoglu & Torunoglu, D. (2012). International transfer of policies and practices of gender equality in employment to and among Muslim majority countries. Gender, Work & Organization, 19 (4), 345-369.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2011). The white woman's burden: from colonial civilisation to third world development. Third World Quarterly, 32 (2), 349-365.

      • Dryland, E. & Syed, J. (2011). A postcolonial perspective on cultural identity: The Balti people 'of' Pakistan. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 30 (1), 41-57.

      • Al Ariss, A. & Syed, J. (2011). Capital mobilisation of skilled migrants: A relational perspective. British Journal of Management, 22 (2), 286-304.

      • Syed, J. (2011). Akbar's multiculturalism: lessons for diversity management in the 21st century. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 28 (4), 402-412.

      • Murray, P., Millet, B. & Syed, J. (2011). Editorial: Special issue on integrating learning behaviour with change contexts. International Journal of Learning and Change, 5 (3/4), 189-193.

      • Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (2010). What is the Australian model for managing cultural diversity?. Personnel Review, 39 (3), 96-115.

      • Syed, J., Burke, R. & Acar, P. (2010). Rethinking tanawwo (diversity) and musawat (equality) in the Middle East: Guest editorial. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 29 (2), 144-149.

      • Murray, P. & Syed, J. (2010). Gendered observations and experiences in executive women's work. Human Resource Management Journal, 20 (3), 277-293.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, A. (2010). Principles of employment relations in Islam: A normative view. Employee Relations, 32 (5), 454-469.

      • Dryland, E. & Syed, J. (2010). Tai O village: vernacular fisheries management or revitalisation?. International Journal of Cultural Studies, 13 (6), 616-636.

      • Syed, J. (2010). An historical perspective on Islamic modesty and its implications for female employment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 29 (2), 150-166.

      • Syed, J. (2010). Veiled diversity: Workplace experiences of Muslim women in Australia. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 27 (1), 115-137.

      • Syed, J. (2010). Reconstructing gender empowerment. Women's Studies International Forum, 33, 283-294.

      • Syed, J., Mingers, J. & Murray, P. (2010). Beyond rigour and relevance: A critical realist approach to business education. Management Learning, 41 (1), 71-85.

      • Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2009). Combating the English language deficit: The labor market experiences of migrant women in Australia. Human Resource Management Journal, 19 (4), 413-432.

      • Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (2009). A relational framework for international transfer of diversity management practices. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 20 (12), 2435-2453.

      • Syed, J. (2009). Reconstruction of gender in Islamic thought: Iqbal's vision of equal opportunity. Women's Studies International Forum, 32 (6), 435-444.

      • Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (2009). Socially responsible diversity management. Journal of Management & Organization, 15 (5), 639-651.

      • Murray, P., Syed, J. & Roberts, Z. (2009). Structures of learning for dynamic markets. Management Decision, 47 (2), 271-288.

      • Syed, J., Özbilgin, M., Torunoglu, D. & Ali & Ali, F. (2009). Rescuing gender equality from the false dichotomies of secularism versus shariah in Muslim majority countries. Women's Studies International Forum, 32 (2), 67-79.

      • Syed, J. (2008). Employment prospects for skilled migrants: A relational perspective. Human Resource Management Review, 18 (1), 28-45.

      • Syed, J. (2008). The representation of cultural diversity in Urdu-language newspapers in Pakistan: A study of Jang and Nawaiwaqt. South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies, 31 (2), 317-347.

      • Syed, J. (2008). Pakistani model of diversity management: Rediscovering Jinnah's vision. International Journal of Sociology & Social Policy, 28 (3/4), 100-113.

      • Syed, J. (2008). A context-specific perspective of equal employment opportunity in Islamic societies. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 25 (1), 135-151.

      • Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2008). A cultural feminist approach towards managing diversity in top management teams. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 27 (5), 413-432.

      • Syed, J. (2008). An Islamic perspective of industrial relations: The case of Pakistan. Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion, 5 (4), 417-440.

      • Syed, J. (2008). From transgression to submission: Implications of moral values and societal norms on emotional labour. Gender, Work & Organization, 15 (2), 182-201.

      • Syed, J. (2007). 'The other woman' and the question of equal opportunity in Australian organisations. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 18 (11), 1954-1978.

      • Syed, J. (2007). Redesigning skill policy for an ageing Australia. International Journal of the Humanities, 4 (8), 39-52.

      • Syed, J. (2006). The ageing workforce: Australian policies in historical context. International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 5 (6), 1-8.

      • Syed, J. (2006). Older workers in Australia: A policy perspective. Journal of Economic and Social Policy, 11 (1), 21-43.

      • Murray, P. & Syed, J. (2005). Critical issues in managing age diversity in Australia. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 43 (2), 210-224.

      • Syed, J., Ali, F. & Winstanley, D. (2005). In pursuit of modesty: Contextual emotional labour and the dilemma for working women in Islamic societies. International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion, 1 (2), 150-167.

      • Syed, J. (2021). Tenure Standards at Aladdin Business School, Published. South Asian Academy of Management, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. & Omar, D. (2017). HRM and governance: Brunei's public sector, Published. Case No. 201706-4, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Kamenou-Aigbekaen, N. & Syed, J. (2017). Diversity management: Successful business stories, Published. Case No. 201706-7, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Kamenou-Aigbekaen, N. & Syed, J. (2017). Diversity management: Samina's career experiences in the UK and the Middle East, Published. Case No. 201706-8, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. (2017). HRM in context: Labour unrest in the automobile industry in India, Published. Case No. 201706-1, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. (2017). Chinese expats in India, Published. Case No. 201706-6, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. (2017). HRM in context: Emiratisation of Etihad Airways, Published. Case No. 201706-3, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. (2017). HRM in context: Employees' rights and industrial action in China, Published. Case No. 201706-2, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Digital Learning and Employee Development at the Gulfistan Co., Ltd, Published. CIPD Case Study. London, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

      • Syed, J. (2015). Work life balance in Russia, Published. Case No. 201502-1, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. (2015). Work life balance at Yahoo!, Published. Case No. 201502-2, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Özbilgin, M. & Syed, J. (2015). Diversity policy at the National Health Service in the UK, Published. Case No. 201502-3, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • April, K. & Syed, J. (2015). Stories of diversity from around the world., Published. Case No. 201502-4, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Kamenou, N. & Syed, J. (2012). Diversity management: Samina's experiences in Retail Co., Published. Case No. 201201-1, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Fayyaz, A. & Syed, J. (2021). Internal Communication and Change Management at Cotton Web Pvt. Ltd., Published. LUMS Case Research Centre, Case Research center LUMS.

      • Malik, A. & Syed, J. (2021). Tagore Hotels: Organisational Culture and Employee Engagement, Published. Case Research Centre, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

      • Syed, J. (2021). Leadership in Higher Education: Hilal University, Published. South Asian Academy of Management, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2019). Karton Limited: Organisational Culture, Employee Engagement and HRM, Published. LUMS Case Research Unit, LUMS No. 05-783-2019-1, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

      • Syed, J. & Bashir, S. (2019). Strategic HRM: Organisational Restructuring and Capacity Enhancement of Engineering Consultancy Services Punjab (ECSP) (Pvt) Ltd, Published. Case Research Unit, LUMS, LUMS No. 05-785-20191-, Case Research Unit, LUMS.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2019). Aligning Organisational Growth and Core Values at Akhuwat, Published. Case Research Unit, LUMS, LUMS No. 05-788-2019-1, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

      • Syed, J. (2018). China's Belt and Road Initiative: A Perspective from Pakistan, Published. CRC, LUMS # 16-311-2018-2, (pp. 18), Case Research Centre, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

      • Syed, J. & Mohsin, M. (2018). International Best Practices in Formulating Public Policies and The Role of Management Education, Accepted. Case Research Center, LUMS, LUMS No. 16-314-2018-2.

      • Syed, J. (2018). The Security Dimension of The Belt and Road: A Critical Analysis of Threats to Chinese Nationals and Businesses in Pakistan, Published. LUMS Case Research Unit, LUMS No. 16-315-2018-2, (pp. 12), Lahore University of Management Sciences.

      • Syed, J. & Tariq, M. (2018). Cooperation among Business Schools Across the Belt and Road: A CPEC Perspective, Published. Case Research Unit, LUMS, LUMS No. 16-312-2018-2, Lahore University of Management Sciences.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Digital Learning in the Gulfistan Co Limited, Accepted. CIPD case study.

      • Syed, J. & Omar, D. (2013). HRM in Brunei's public sector, Published. Kramar, R., & Syed, J. (Eds.), Human Resource Management in a Global Context: a critical approach, (pp. 27-30), Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Klarsfeld, A., Ngunjiri, F., Härtel, C. & Syed & Syed, J. (2017). Autoethnographic reflections on religious diversity in the higher education, Accepted. Syed, J., Klarsfeld, A., Härtel, C.E.J. & Ngunjiri, F. (Eds.), Religious Diversity in the Workplace: Conflict, Harmony and Performance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Introduction: An alternative discourse on religious militancy, Published. Syed, J., Pio, E., Kamran, T., & Zaidi, A. (Eds.), Faith-based violence and Deobandi militancy in Pakistan. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, (pp. 1 - 34), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Pio, E. (2016). Barelvi militancy in Pakistan and Salmaan Taseer's murder, Published. Faith-based violence and Deobandi militancy in Pakistan, (pp. 231 - 271), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Pio, E. & Syed, J. (2016). Marked by the cross: Persecution of Christians in Pakistan, Published. Syed, J., Pio, E., Kamran, T., & Zaidi, A. (Eds.), Faith-based violence and Deobandi militancy in Pakistan. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, (pp. 187 - 207), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. (2022). Religious diversity and well-being in the hospitality industry, Published. Routledge Handbook of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management in the Hospitality Industry, Routledge.

      • Syed, J. (2021). An Analysis of Religious Diversity Index (RDI) by Pew Research Center, Published. Handbook on Diversity and Inclusion Indices: A Research Compendium, Edward Elgar.

      • Syed, J. (2020). China's Belt and Road Initiative: A Pakistani Perspective, Published. China's Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context, Palgrave.

      • Syed, J., Mahmood, S., Zulfiqar, A., Sharif & Sharif, M. & Sethi, U. (2020). The Construction Sector Value Chain in Pakistan and the Sahiwal Coal Power Project, Published. China's Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. (2020). Security and the Belt and Road: A Critical Analysis of Threats to Chinese Nationals and Businesses in Pakistan, Published. China's Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Ying, Y. (2019). Introduction: Diversity, Convergence and Opportunities Along the Belt and Road, Published. China's Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (2019). Social class and diversity, Published. Managing Diversity and Inclusion, SAGE.

      • Syed, J. & Naeem R (2019). A virtue ethics perspective on motivation, Published. Research in Ethical Issues in Organizations,, Vol. 22 (Ethics in a crowded world: Globalisation, human movement and professional ethics), pp.105-118. ABDC B.

      • April, K. & syed, j. (2019). Belonging: Race, Intersectionality and Exclusion, Published. Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective, SAGE.

      • Syed, J. & Mohsin, M. (2018). Knowledge Management in Developing Economies: A Critical Review, Published. The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2018). Introduction: Managing Knowledge in the Twenty-First Century, Published. The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2018). Knowledge Management:(Potential) Future Research Directions, Published. The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Mingers, J. (2018). A Critical Realist Pathway to Relevant and Ethical Research, Published. The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Rahyuda, A. (2018). Elucidating the Effect of Post-Training Transfer Interventions on Trainee Attitudes and Transfer of Training: A Mixed Methods Study, Published. The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Sammar, J. (2018). Gender, employment and careers in Pakistan, Published. Research Handbook of Diversity and Careers, Edward Elgar.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). Questioning the Applicability of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Saudi Arabia, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 103 - 133), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Tariq, M. (2018). Global diversity, InPress. Oxford Research Encyclopaedia of Business and Management. New York: Oxford University Press.

      • Syed, J. (2018). A Relational Perspective on Religious Diversity at Work, Published. Religious Diversity in the Workplace, Cambridge University Press.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). Motivation Unravelled: Gender, Religion and Other Demographic Patterns, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 135 - 211), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). Conclusion: The Cross-Cultural Complex, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 279 - 294), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J., Klarsfeld, A., Ngunjiri, F. & Härtel & Härtel, C. (2018). "Introduction: the complex interface of work and religion.", Published. Religious diversity in the workplace, Cambridge University Press.

      • Donald, H., Murray, P., Shrestha, A., Syed & Syed, J. & Mouzughi, Y. (2018). Knowledge management:(potential) future research directions, Published. The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). Cultural Critique of the Hierarchy of Needs and the Saudi Context, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 61 - 101), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). A Critical Review of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 19 - 59), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). What Saudi Employees Want: In Depth Insights, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 213 - 253), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). The Primacy of Social Needs, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 255 - 277), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). Introduction: Contextualising Motivation, Published. Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia, (pp. 1-18), Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. (2017). A Relational Perspective on Religious Diversity at Work, Published. Religious Diversity in the Workplace, Cambridge University Press.

      • Syed, J. (2017). Diversity management: Oscars so white, Published. Case No. 201706-5, South Asian Academy of Management.

      • Syed, J. (2017). International Assignments, Published. Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective, Palgrave.

      • Syed, J. & Karmar, R. (2017). Introduction: Theory and practice of HRM in the choppy waters of a complex global context, Published. Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (Eds.), Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, (pp. xxvi - xli), Macmillan/Palgrave Press.

      • Syed, J. & Jenkins, A. (2017). International assignments, Published. Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (Eds.), Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, Macmillan/Palgrave Press.

      • Aigbekaen, N. & Syed, J. (2017). Diversity management in a global context, Published. Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (Eds.), Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan., (pp. 67 - 86), Macmillan/Palgrave Press.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Diversity in the authorship of journal articles and REF impact case studies: How are UK business schools shaping up?, Accepted. BAM 2016 Conference Proceedings.

      • Syed, J., Haq, R., M Nkomo, S., MH Carrim & MH Carrim, N. & Bosch, A. (2015). Practices of Organizing and Managing Diversity in Emerging Countries, Published. The Oxford Handbook of Diversity in Organizations, Oxford University Press.

      • Syed, J. (2010). Environmental Justice, Published. Robbins, P., Cohen, N., & Golson, J.G. (Eds.), Green Cities: An A-to-Z Guide, pp. 176-179, SAGE.

      • Syed, J. (2009). Bahrain, Published. Wankel, C. (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today's World, pp.101-102. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, SAGE.

      • Javed, S. & Syed, J. (2018). Gender, context and career development in Pakistan, InPress. Broadbridge, A., & Fielden, S. (Eds.), Impact of Diversity on Career Development, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

      • Syed, J., Klarsfeld, A., Härtel, C. & Ngunjiri & Ngunjiri, F. (2017). Introduction: The complex interplay of work and religion, Accepted. Syed, J., Klarsfeld, A., Härtel, C.E.J. & Ngunjiri, F. (Eds.), Religious Diversity in the Workplace: Conflict, Harmony and Performance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

      • Syed, J. (2017). A relational perspective on religious diversity at work, Accepted. Syed, J., Klarsfeld, A., Härtel, C.E.J. & Ngunjiri, F. (Eds.), Religious Diversity in the Workplace: Conflict, Harmony and Performance. Cambridge University Press..

      • Syed, J. (2017). Context-specific human resource management, Published. Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (Eds.), Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, (pp. 3 - 24), Macmillan/Palgrave Press.

      • Özbilgin, M. & Syed, J. (2015). Conclusion: Future of diversity management, Published. Syed, J., & Özbilgin, M. (Eds.), Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective, (pp. 336-348), London: Sage.

      • Syed, J. (2015). Work-life balance, Published. Syed, J., & Özbilgin, M. (Eds.), Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective., (pp. 291-314), London: Sage.

      • April, K. & Syed, J. (2015). Race and ethnicity at workplace, Published. Syed, J., & Özbilgin, M (Eds.), Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective, (pp. 134-180), London: Sage.

      • Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (2015). Introduction: Theorizing and managing diversity and inclusion in the global workplace, Published. Syed, J., & Özbilgin, M. (Eds.), Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective, (pp. 1-10), London: Sage.

      • Syed, J. (2014). Diversity management and missing voices, Published. Wilkinson, A., Donaghey, J., Dundon, T. & Freeman, R. (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Employee Voice, (pp. 421-438), Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

      • Bosch, A., Syed, J., Nkomo, S., Jabbour & Jabbour, C. & Haq, R. (2014). Practices of organising and managing diversity in emerging markets countries: Comparisons between Brazil, South Africa, India and Pakistan, Published. Bleijenbergh, I., Hentonnen, E., Mills, A., & Bendl, R. (Eds.), Handbook of Diversity in Organisations, (pp. 408-431), Oxford: Oxford University Publishing.

      • McIntosh, M., Pio, E., Waddock, S., Managaliso & Managaliso, M. & Syed, J. (2013). Pipeline to the Future: Seeking Wisdom in Indigenous, Eastern, and Western Traditions, Published. Neal, J. (Eds.), Handbook of Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace: Emerging Research and Practice, (pp. 195-222), New York: Springer.

      • Syed, J. & Omar, D. (2012). Contextualising human resource management, Published. Kramar, R., & Syed, J. (Eds.), Human Resource Management in a Global Context: a critical approach, (pp. 11-32), Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Kramar, R. & Syed, J. (2012). Conclusion, Published. Kramar, R. & Syed, J. (Eds.), Human Resource Management in a Global Context: a critical approach, (pp. 449-454), Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (2012). Introduction: Making critical sense of human resource management in a globalised world, Published. Kramar, R., & Syed, J. (Eds.), Human Resource Management in a Global Context: a critical approach, (pp. 1-8), Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Kamenou, N. & Syed, J. (2012). Diversity management, Published. Kramar, R. & Syed, J. (Eds.), Human Resource Management in a Global Context: a critical approach, (pp. 75-97), Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Boje, D. (2011). Antenarratives of negotiated diversity management, Published. Boje, D. (Eds.), Storytelling and the Future of Organisations: An antenarrative handbook, (pp. 47-66), New York: Routledge.

      • Syed, J. (2010). Women and small business entrepreneurship in Pakistan, Published. Fielden, S., & Davidson, M. (Eds.), International Research Handbook on Successful Women Entrepreneurs, (pp. 117-131), Cheltenham & New York: Edward Elgar.

      • Syed, J. (2010). From gender empowerment to gender diversity: Measuring the gender gap in Muslim majority countries, Published. Özbilgin, M. & Syed, J. (Eds.), Managing Gender Diversity in Asia: A research companion, (pp. 210-226), Cheltenham & New York: Edward Elgar.

      • Ozbilgin, M. & Syed, J. (2010). Introduction: Diversity management travels to underexplored territories, Published. Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (Eds.), Managing Cultural Diversity in Asia: A research companion, (pp. 1-13), Cheltenham & New York: Edward Elgar.

      • Ozbilgin, M. & Syed, J. (2010). Introduction: Theorising and managing gender diversity in the Asian context, Published. Özbilgin, M. & Syed, J. (Eds.), Managing Gender Diversity in Asia: A research companion, (pp. 1-7), Cheltenham & New York: Edward Elgar.

      • Ozbilgin, M., Syed, J. & Dereli, B. (2010). Managing gender diversity in Pakistan and Turkey: a historical review, Published. Klarsfeld, A. (Eds.), International Handbook on Diversity Management at Work, (pp. 11-26), Cheltenham & New York: Edward Elgar.

      • Syed, J. (2009). Contextualising diversity management, Published. M. Özbilgin (Eds.), Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Work: A Research Companion, (pp. 101-111), Cheltenham & New York: Edward Elgar.

      • Syed, J. (2008). Societal norms and contextual emotional labor, Published. W.J. Zerbe, C.E.J. Hartel, & N.M. Ashkanasy (Eds.), Research on Emotions in Organisations, Vol. 4, Emotions, Ethics and Decision-Making, (pp. 241-258), Emerald Publishing.

      • Parr, N., Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2008). Executive women at work, Published. M. Baird, E. Davis, P. McGraw, & V. Pratt (Eds.), Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Employment Relations, (pp. 56-62), Sydney: CCH Australia Limited.

      • Syed, J. (2007). Career choices of skilled migrants: A holistic perspective, Published. M. Özbilgin & A. Malach-Pines (Eds.), Career Choice in Management and Entrepreneurship: A Research Companion, (pp. 464-483), Cheltenham & New York: Edward Elgar.

      • Murray, P. & Syed, J. (2007). Observations through gendered lenses: experiences of managerial women, Published. E. Davis & V. Pratt (Eds.), Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Employment Relations, (pp. 38-44), Sydney: CCH Australia Limited.

      • Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2006). The participation of women in multidisciplinary action teams, Published. E. Davis & V. Pratt (Eds.), Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Employment Relations, (pp. 65-72), Sydney: CCH Australia Limited.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2006). Emotion regulation and Muslim women at work, Published. D. Hurst (Eds.), Consequentiality Volume II: Mythology, Theology, Ontology, (pp. 189-210), Florida: Tallahassee.

      • Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2005). Minority ethnic women in the Australian labour market, Published. E. Davis & V. Pratt (Eds.), Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Employment Relations, (pp. 48-54), Sydney: CCH Australia Limited.

      • Syed, J., Murry, P., Hislop, D. & Mouzughi & Mouzughi, Y. (2018). The Palgrave handbook of Knowledge Management. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan., Springer.

      • Syed, J. & kramar, R. (2016). Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan..

      • Syed, J., Pio, E., Kamran, T. & Zaidi & Zaidi, A. (2016). Faith Based violence and Deobandi militancy in Pakistan. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (2023). Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective. 3rd edition, Sage.

      • Syed, J. & Ying, Y. (2019). The China Pakistan Economic Corridor and its Implications for Business, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Ying, Y. (2019). China's Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context: A Business and Management Perspective, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J., Murray, P., Hislop, D. & Mouzughi & Mouzughi, Y. (2018). The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management, Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Fallatah, R. & Syed, J. (2018). Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia. Basingstoke, Springer.

      • Syed, J., Klarsfeld, A., Härtel, C. & Ngunjiri & Ngunjiri, F. (2017). Religious Diversity in the workplace: Conflict, Harmony and Performance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press.

      • Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (2017). Human Resource Management A Global and Critical Perspective (2nd Edition), Macmillan/Palgrave Press.

      • Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (2015). Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective., London: Sage.

      • Kramar, R. & Syed, J. (2012). Human Resource Management in a Global Context: A Critical Approach.Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan., Palgrave Macmillan.

      • Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (2010). Managing Cultural Diversity in Asia: A Research Companion. Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA., Edward Elgar.

      • Ozbilgin, M. & Syed, J. (2010). Managing Gender Diversity in Asia: A Research Companion. Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA., Edward Elgar.

      • Syed, J. (2006). Instructor's Manual: Contemporary Issues in Management and Organisational Behaviour. Textbook edited by Murray, P., Poole, D., & Jones, G.)., Melbourne: Thomson Learning.

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      • Syed, J. & Memoona, T. (2018). An intersectional perspective on Muslim women's issues and experiences in employment.

      • Syed, J. & Memoona, T. (2018). Global Diversity Management: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Business and Management.

      • Syed, J. & Memoona, T. (2018). Cooperation among Business Schools along the Belt and Road: A CPEC Perspective.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Djokovic business case for higher men's pay in tennis harms equality. The Conversation, March 22.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Novak Djokovic's comment shows why a business case perspective may actually harm gender equality. The Huffington Post, March 22.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Oscars so white: an Institutional racism perspective. CounterPunch, January 29.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Anyone for (men's) tennis? How Djokovic got it wrong. Newsweek, March 26.

      • Syed, J. (2016). Targeted killings in Bangladesh: Diversity at stake.The Huffington Post, April 28.

      • Syed, J. (2016). EU referendum: Road Forward to Diversity and Solidarity. The Huffington Post, June 22.

      • Basir, S. (2015). Talking it out: Pakistan's fear of expressing itself. The Express Tribune, November 29.

      • Syed, J. (2015). From Karachi to San Bernardino: In quest of an alternative discourse on terrorism. The Huffington Post, December 7.

      • Syed, J. (2013). Performance measurement and good governance. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, November 10-16, pp. 15-20.

      • Syed, J. (2013). HR in Pakistan: Equal employment model for a Pakistani organisation. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, October 10.

      • Syed, J. (2011). View: Sharif vs. Sharif  Daily Times, October 17..

      • Syed, J. (2004). Strategic HRM in the apparel industry. Daily The Nation, February 2..

      • Syed, J. (2004). Paper ruler: HR manager's diary. The Friday Times, December 26 – January 1: p. 23.

      • Syed, J. (2004). Benchmarking social compliance in apparel industry. Pakistan Textile Journal. April Issue, pp. 21-25..

      • Syed, J. (2003). Technology's increasing role in HRD. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, Issue 33, August 18-24.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Communicating with your employees. Daily The Nation, 15 September..

      • Syed, J. (2003). Iraq war: A view from Pakistan  <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: none; text-indent: -30px;">www.HR.com, </span>Weekly Magazine, March 20.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Change management in knitwear industry. Textile Asia, Hong Kong, May Issue, pp.41-42.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Capacity building in local governance. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, July 28-August 3.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Performance measurement and good governance. Daily The Nation, August 25.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Benchmarking social compliance in apparel industry. Daily The Nation, December 29.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Revise your priorities: capacity building. Daily The Nation, June 29.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Significance of business ethics in Islam. Daily The Nation, October 20.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Social responsibility in Islam. Daily The Nation, October 27.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Towards equal employment opportunities. Daily The Nation, July 28.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Equal employment practices. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, Issue 39, September 29 – October 5, pp. 34-37..

      • Syed, J. (2003). Syed, J. 2003. Recruitment practices in Pakistan. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, March 30..

      • Syed, J. (2003). HR in Pakistan: Performance measurement and good governance. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, November 30..

      • Syed, J. (2003). HR in Pakistan: Equal employment practices. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, March 24.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Iraq war and HR in Pakistan: A discussion in the classroom. Pakistan Textile Journal, Vol. LII, No.6, (June Issue), pp.39-44.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Impact of Iraq war on Pak economy. Daily The Nation, April 20.

      • Syed, J. (2003). HR in Pakistan: Reflections on a day in the life. Daily The News, January 20.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Syed, J. 2003. A day in the life of a human resources manager. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, January 31.

      • Syed, J. (2003). Islamic doctrine of fair practice. Daily The Nation, November 24.