School of business & Economics

Ph.D. in Human Resource Management, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia-UUM.
PhD thesis title: “Mediating Effects of Organizational Commitment-OC and Perceived Organizational Support-POS on HRM Practices and Turnover Intention: A Study of Private Universities in Bangladesh” supervised by Associate Professor Dr. Mohmad Yazam Sharif. Department of Human Resource Management, School of Business Management, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia.

MBA, University of Central Queensland, Australia.
MA in International Business, University of Wollongong, Australia.
BA (Hons) in English Literature, University of Delhi, India.

Research Interest:

Human Resource Management, Employee engagement, HRM practices, Organizational commitment, perceived organizational support, Employee turnover and turnover intention.

Taught Courses (Graduate & Undergraduate level):

Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management, Training and Development, Performance Management, Organizational Behavior, Business communications. Compensation Management, Sales and Salesmanship Management, International Business, and International Merger & Acquisitions.

Students Evaluation at Universiti Utara Malaysia

Semester A131 (September 2013-December 2013)

Undergraduate: 90.53%

Graduate/Master course: 90.1%

Semester A132 (February 2014-June 2014):

Undergraduate: 94.78%

Semester A141 (September 2014-January, 2015)

Undergraduate: 92.1%

Graduate/Master Course: 94.1%

Semester A142 (February 2015- June 2015)

Undergraduate: 95.25%

PhD student Supervision (as co-supervisor):

Abdussalam Iyanda Ismail (no. matric 900749): Pursuing PhD in Human Resource Management, enrolled in Semester A142.
Stage: Completed.

Sabiu M Salihu: Pursuing PhD in Human Resource Management, enrolled in Semester A 141
Stage: Completed.

Shaheen Ahmed: Pursuing PhD in Management, enrolled in Semester A142
Stage: Completed.

Shariful Alam Khandakar: Pursuing PhD in Human Resource Management, enrolled in A151
Stage: Completed.

Teaching Experience:

Currently, serving as a Professor, School of Business & Economics, United International University since February 1, 2016.

Prior to this position, I used to serve as the Associate Professor, School of Business & Economics from September 30, 2015 to January 31, 2016.

Prior to serving United International University, I used to work as a visiting senior lecturer, Department of Human Resource Management, School of Business Management, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia since June 2, 2013 till September 2015.

Before visiting UUM College of Business, I used to work as an assistant professor under the School of Business and Economics, United International University (UIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from February 2007 to May 30, 2013. I also served as a senior lecturer in the same business school from June 2005 to January 2007.

Before joining UIU, I offered my service as a senior lecturer under the School of Business of Daffodil International University (DIU) from November 2004 to May 2005.

I started teaching profession as my career at IUBAT Business School as a lecturer in July 2003 till October 2004

Corporate Experience (in Australia):

Prior to joining in the teaching profession, I experienced as a direct sales advisor of Telefocus communications Australia, a sales agent of Cable & Wireless Optus Telecommunications, Australia in February 2000 till July 2002; and was awarded the Top 25 National Salesman in the year 2001.

I also worked for Orange Mobile Phone Company (Australia) from August 2002 to May 2003 as a direct sales advisor.

Experience as Trainer:

Developed the training module and facilitated a day-long training session on Negotiation and Sales Skills for the media employees on April 27, 2013.

Participants: Employees of the company “Expressions Limited Bangladesh” Known as an Expressions media house.

Developed and facilitated a day-long training session on Employability Skill Development program organized by the Institute of Business and Economic Research on July 14, 2012

Participants: Graduating students and job seekers.

Developed and facilitated a half-day training session on Employee Skill Development program organized by United International University on July 19, 2012.

Participants: University’s non-academic staff.

Developed and facilitated a half-day training session on the “Customer Service Skill Development” program organized by Business Intelligence Unit of College of Business, UUM, Malaysia on April 12, 2011.

Participants: Open for all, mainly graduating students and employees of the different organizations.

Developed and facilitated a half day training session on “Professional Selling Skill & Personal Grooming Development” program organized by Business Intelligence Unit of College of Business, UUM, Malaysia on May 28, 2011.

Participants: Open for all, mainly for people involved in sales and commission-based employees.

Developed, Planned and Facilitated the 5-day training for “Professional Training on Skills Development-PTSD” organized by School of Business, United International University on January 11-19, 2010. (i) Effective Interview Skills; (ii) Customer Services Skills; (iii) Selling Technique Skills; and (iv) Personal Grooming & Presentation Skill. Participants: Mainly graduating students and job seekers.

Facilitated a Day-long session on “How to be an effective salesman-selling technique”, organized by Tongi Telecommunication Services, Dhaka on October 19, 2007, a franchise of Warid Telecommunications Bangladesh, a sister concern of Dhabi Group, Dubai, UAE.

Participants: Employees of the sales based company.

Facilitated a Day-long session on “Professional Customer Service” organized by SAZ International Consulting Firm, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on May 30, 2007.

Attended a day-long workshop on “Training for Trainers (TOT)” for facilitating Graduate Employability Enhancement (G2E) program organized by Career Development Centre of UUM on 4th September 2013.

Appointment as Reviewer (PhD and Masters):

Appointed as a PhD internal examiner for final viva of Abdul Rahman Jafaar which will be held on September 23, 2015 at SBM.

Appointed as a reviewer for PhD proposal defense for Mahmoud M Salahat (95991) held on 14^th July 2015.

Appointed as session chair and examiner for PhD proposal defense for Abdul Rahman Jafaar’s held on 24th November, 2014 at SBM meeting room.

Appointed as reviewer for PhD proposal defense of Miss Bello Zainab held on 20th October 2014 at SBM meeting room.

Appointed as a reviewer for PhD proposal defense of Mr. Houccine Meddour held on June 1, 2014 at SBM meeting room.

Appointed as internal examiner for Master Viva for Miss ITSANNE FOKKEMA held on 17th December 2014 in SBM executive meeting room.

Appointed as internal examiner for Masters Viva of Mr. Abdussalaam Iyanda Ismail held on June 22, 2014 at SBM executive meeting room.

Appointed as internal examiner for Master Viva of Mr. Solomon held on 16 December 2013.

Appointed as a discussant for 2nd Symposium on Business Postgraduate Research held at EDC on 23rd December 2014.

Appointed as a committee member of 7th National Human Resource Management Conference 2014 held on May 20-22, 2014.

Appointed as discussant panel for the School of Business Management PhD colloquium held on 16th May, 2014 at EDC hotel, Sintok, Kedah.

Appointed as a committee member of the conference on Business Management Research (CBMR) held on December 11, 2013.

Appointed as a PhD internal examiner for final viva of Abdul Rahman Jafaar which will be held on September 23, 2015 at SBM.

Appointed as a reviewer for PhD proposal defense for Mahmoud M Salahat (95991) held on 14^th July 2015.

Appointed as session chair and examiner for PhD proposal defense for Abdul Rahman Jafaar’s held on 24th November, 2014 at SBM meeting room.

Appointed as reviewer for PhD proposal defense of Miss Bello Zainab held on 20th October 2014 at SBM meeting room.

Appointed as a reviewer for PhD proposal defense of Mr. Houccine Meddour held on June 1, 2014 at SBM meeting room.

Appointed as internal examiner for Master Viva for Miss ITSANNE FOKKEMA held on 17th December 2014 in SBM executive meeting room.

Appointed as internal examiner for Masters Viva of Mr. Abdussalaam Iyanda Ismail held on June 22, 2014 at SBM executive meeting room.

Appointed as internal examiner for Master Viva of Mr. Solomon held on 16 December 2013.

Appointed as a discussant for 2nd Symposium on Business Postgraduate Research held at EDC on 23rd December 2014.

Appointed as a committee member of 7th National Human Resource Management Conference 2014 held on May 20-22, 2014.

Appointed as discussant panel for the School of Business Management PhD colloquium held on 16th May, 2014 at EDC hotel, Sintok, Kedah.

Appointed as a committee member of the conference on Business Management Research (CBMR) held on December 11, 2013.

List of Publications

1. Joarder, M. H. R., & Ashraf, A. (2020). Quality Education from Faculty Management Perspectives in Private Higher Education: Does Faculty Commitment Behavior Mediate? International Journal of Education and Practice, vol. 8(1), pp. 190-206. Scopus indexed.




2. Haque, T., Siswar, C., Bhuyan, A. B., & Joarder, M. H. R. (2019). Contributions of Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) Microfinance to Economic Empowerment (EE) of Women Borrowers in Malaysia. Economics & Sociology, vol. 12(4), pp. 24-33. Scopus indexed.




3. Islam, R., Arbak, S. & Joarder, M. H. R. (2019). The Role of Government on Politics and International Trade. Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews, vol. 7(3), pp. 642-650. Scopus indexed.




4. Sabiu, M. S., Ringim, K. J., Mei, T. S., Joarder, M. H. R. (2019). Relationship between human resource management practices, ethical climates and organizational performance, the missing link: An empirical analysis. PSU Research Review, vol. 3(1), pp. 50-69. Scopus indexed.




5. Sabiu, M. S., Kura, K. M., Mei, T. S., & Joarder, M. H. R (2019). The mediating role of ethical climate in the relationship between performance appraisal and organizational performance. International Journal of Public Administration, vol. 42(8), pp. 642-653. Scopus indexed.




6. Ashraf, M. A., Joarder, M. H. R; & Ahmed. S., R. (2019). Consumers’ anti-consumption behavior toward organic food purchase: an analysis using SEM. British Food Journal, vol. 121 (1), pp. 101-122. Thompson Reuters & Scopus indexed (5-year Impact Factor 1.583).




7. Ismail, A. I., Halim, A. M., M., Jibrin-Bida, M. & Joarder, M. H. R. (2019). Moderating Effect of Management Support on the Relationship between HR Practices and Employee Performance in Nigeria. Global Business Review. DOI: 10.1177/0972150918811487; pp.1-19. Scopus indexed.




8. Ismail, A. I., Halim, A. M., & Joarder, M, H. R. (2018). Unpacking the ‘black box’ in the relationship between pay-for-performance, employee benefits and performance. Journal for Global Business Advancement, vol. 11(4), pp. 465-490. Scopus-Elsevier indexed & listed in Australian Business Deans Councils Journal Rankings List




9. Sabiu, M. S., Kura, K. M., Mei, T. S., Joarder, H. R., & Umrani, W. A. (2018). The mediating role of ethical climate in the relationship between performance appraisal and organizational performance. International Journal of Public Administration, vol. 42(8), pp. 642-653; Taylor & Francis Group, Scopus indexed.




10. Ismail, A. I., Halim, A. M., & Joarder., H. R. (2017). Management Philosophy: An Internal Boundary Conditions to HPWS-SME Performance nexus in Nigeria. Academy of Strategic Management Journal, vol. 16(3), pp. 1-16. Scopus indexed




11. Ismail, A. I., Halim, A. M., & Joarder., H. R. (2017). Filling up the HRM ‘Black Box’, do creativity and management philosophy matter? Management Science Letters, vol. 7(4), pp. 163–176. Scopus (Elsevier).




12. Sabiu, M. S., Mei, T. S., & Joarder., H. R. (2017). Training & development, and Performance of Nigerian educational sector. Paper presented in AIMC 2017 (Volume XL) Asia International Multidisciplinary Conference held on 01-02 May 2017 in Johor Baru, Malaysia, the proceedings published in The European Proceedings of Social & Behavioural Sciences (EpSBS), vol. XL, Pp-533-550.




13. Sabiu, M. S., Mei, T. S., & Joarder, M. H. R. (2016). Moderating Role of Ethical Climates on HRM Practices and Organizational Performance: A Proposed Conceptual Model. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 7(1), pp. 291-300.




14. Sabiu, M, S., Mei, T, S., & Joarder, H. R. (2016). An empirical analysis of HRM practices and organizational performance relationship in the context of developing nation: The moderating effect of ethical climates. International Journal of Management Research & Review, vol. 6(10), pp. 1463-1481.




15. Sabiu, M. S., Mei, T. S., & Joarder, H. R. (2016). Mediating Effect of Ethical Climates on HRM Practices and Organizational Performance: A Proposed Theoretical Framework. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, vol. 4(12), pp. 15-25. Impact Factor: 1.498




16. Ismail, A. I., Halim, A. M. & Joarder, M. H. R. (2016). Addressing and Unravelling the Emerging HPWS Research Problems. Journal of Advanced Research in Business and Management Studies, vol. 4(1), pp. 22-42.




17. Mohd Zainol, N. A., Ghani, A. B. A., Ismail, A., Yacoob, S., Subhan, M., Joarder, M. H. R. (2016). The Mediating Effects of Training Motivation on Assignment Methods and Transfer of Training: The Malaysian Context. International Business Management, vol. 10(4), pp. 329-333.




18. Joarder, M. H R., Subhan, M., Ghani, A. B. A. & Islam, R. (2015). Pay, Security, Support and intention to quit relationship among academics in developing economy. Investment Management and Financial Innovations, vol. 12(3), pp. 76-85. Scopus indexed/ Australian Business Deans Council (B).




19. Jauhar, J., Abdul Ghani, A. B., Joarder, M. H. R., Subhan, M., & Islam, R. (2015). Brain Drain to Singapore: A Conceptual Framework of Malaysian Diaspora. The Social Sciences, vol. 10(6), pp. 702-711.




20. Ismail, A., Abdul Ghani, A. B., Subhan, M., Joarder, M. H R., & Ridzwan, A. A. (2015). The Relationship between Stress and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Malaysian Peacekeeping Mission. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 6(4/3), pp. 647-655.




21. Ismail, A. I., Abdul-Majid, A. H., & Joarder, H. R. (2015). “Mediating role of distributive justice in the relationship between career incentives and employee performance”. Journal of Economics Business and Management, vol. 3(10), pp. 929-935.




22. Hamzah, A. R., Lucky, E. O., Joarder, M. H. R. (2014). Time Management, External Motivation, and Students’ Academic Performance: Evidence from a Malaysian Public University. Asian Social Science, vol. 10(13), pp. 55-63.




23. Subhan, M., Ghani, A. B. A., & Joarder, M. H R. (2014). Urban Community Willingness to Pay for Improved Solid Waste Management in Malaysian Municipality: A Choice Modelling Approach. Asian Social Science, vol. 10(18), pp. 122-136.




24. Joarder, H. R., & Sharif, M. Y. (2012). The Intervening Effects of Affective Commitment on HRM Practices and Turnover Intention Relationship: An Evidence from Non-western Context. ABAC Journal, vol. 32(1), Scopus Indexed (Thailand).




25. Joarder, H. R., & Sharif, M. Y. (2011). The Role of HRM Practices in Predicting Faculty Turnover Intention: Empirical Evidence from Private Universities in Bangladesh. The South East Asian Journal of Management, vol. 5(2), Thomson Reuters/Web of Science indexed.




26. Sharif, M. Y., & Joarder, H. R. (2011). The Mediating role of organizational commitment in Turnover Intention: The Case of Private Universities in Bangladesh. Journal of Bangladesh Studies, Vol. 13(2), USA.




27. Joarder, H. R., Sharif, M. Y., & Ahmmed, K. (2011). Mediating Role of Affective Commitment in HRM practices and Turnover Intention Relationship: A Study in a Developing Context. Business and Economics Research Journal, 2(4), 135-158, Turkey.




28. Joarder., H. R., & Ashraf, M. A. (2010). Human Resource Retention practices from the faculty’s perspective: Case for a private university in Bangladesh. International Journal of Management Studies, 17(2), Malaysia.




29. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2010). Cell Phone Customer Experience and Appraisal for GrameenPhone in Bangladesh. East West Journal of Business and Social Studies, vol. 1 (January), Bangladesh.




30. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2009). Talent Management and Retention Practices from the Faculty’s Point of View: A Case Study. Journal of Human Capital, vol. 2(1), pp. 151-163 (Indonesia).




31. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2009). The Effect of Information Technology on Stock Market Trade Volume and Volatility: Case for Dhaka Stock Exchange. AU Journal of Technology, 12(4), Thailand.




32. Ashraf, M. A., Joarder, H. R., & Masum, R. (2009). Job Satisfaction of the Employees in the Mobile Phone Corporate in Bangladesh: A Case Study. AIUB Journal of Business and Economics, 8(1), Bangladesh.




33. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2009). Factors Affecting Volatility of Bangladesh Trade Deficit: An Econometric Analysis. ABAC Journal, 29(2), Scopus indexed. Thailand.




34. Joarder, H. R., Ashraf, M. A. (2009). Quality Education Management at Private University in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study. Jurnal Pendidik dan Pendidikan, Jil, (Universiti Sains Malaysia). vol. 24, pp. 17-32, (Malaysia).




35. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2008). HR Retention Practices from the Employees’ Perspective. INTEGRITAS Jurnal Manajmen Bisnis, 1(2), Indonesia.




36. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2006). A Glimpse of Energy Sources and Prospects of Solar Photovoltaic Power in Bangladesh. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(2), Bangladesh.




37. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2006). A Few Macroeconomic Parameters and Economic Development of Bangladesh. Journal of Socioeconomic Research and Development, 3(1), Bangladesh.




38. Ismail, A. I., Abdul-Majid, A. H., & Joarder, M. H. R. (2016). High Performance Work System-SMEs Performance Nexus: A Conceptual Model. Paper presented in the 1st International Research Conference on Economics Business and Social Sciences held on April 12-13, 2016 at Penang, Malaysia.




39. Sabiu, M, S., Mei, T, S., & Joarder, M. H. R. (2015). Mediating effect of ethical climates on HRM practices and organizational performance: a proposed theoretical frame work. This paper has been presented in the Conference on Business Management Research II (CBMR II 2015) held at Alor Star, Malaysia on December 22, 2015.




40. Bidaa, M. J., Abdul-Majid, A. H., Joarder, M. H. R., & Ismail, A. I. (2015). HR practices and employee performance relationship: proposed conceptual framework in emerging economy. This paper has been presented in the Conference on Business Management Research II (CBMR II 2015) held at Alor Star, Malaysia on December 22, 2015.




41. Joarder, M. H. R., & Sharif, M. Y. (2014). Job security, compensation, supervisory support and intention to quit among academicians in private universities in Bangladesh. This paper has been presented in the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) held in Sintok, Malaysia on August 20-22, 2014.




42. Joarder, H. R. (2009). Faculty Turnover Rate: The Critical Issue for private universities in Bangladesh. A short article published in local Magazine “UniLife”, Vol. 1, November Issue, 2009.




43. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2008). “Job Satisfaction in Mobile Phone Corporate in Bangladesh: A Case Study. AIUB Bus Econ Working Paper Series, No 2008-22, 2008




44. Joarder, H. & Ashraf, M. A. (2007). “Quality Management and Cost of Education in Private Universities in Bangladesh: A Case Study. Paper presented in the Fifth ASEAN Conference organized by Universiti Utara Malaysia held in Kuala Lumpur on August 25-26, 2007.




45. Ashraf, M. A., & Joarder, H. R. (2005). “A Glimpse of Energy Sources and Prospects of Solar Photovoltaic Power in Bangladesh,” A Paper presented to a Seminar Organized by City University on Energy Policy on the 3rd December.