Accreditation Body Number: PEC CIVIL/22655

Education

Year Degree University/Institute
2013PhD (Management)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Skudai, Malaysia
2007Master of Science (MS) Management Science
COMSATS University Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan
2005Master of Business Administration (MBA)
COMSATS University Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan
2002Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
NWFP University of Engineering and Technology
Peshawar, Pakistan

Research/Teaching Experience

Year Position University/Institute
2022-PresentAssociate ProfessorUniversity of Wah
Wah, Pakistan
2009-2022Assistant ProfessorCOMSATS University Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan
2007-2009LecturerCOMSATS University Islamabad
Abbottabad, Pakistan
2002-2004Planning and Coordinating EngineerASIACON Pvt Ltd
Abbottabad, Pakistan

Honors and Awards

  • Nominated for Best PhD Student Award
  • First Position holder in MS Management Science Program
  • Recipient of Merit Scholarship for MS Management Science Program
  • Gold Medalist in MBA
  • Recipient of Merit Scholarship for MBA Program
  • Recipient of Merit Scholarship for BS (Civil Engineering) Program
  • Recipient of Merit Scholarship for PhD Management Program

Professional Societies

  • Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy UK (AFHEA)
  • Professional Engineer (Pakistan Engineering Council)
  • American Statistical Association USA
  • Human Capital Institute USA
  • Data Science Association USA
  • Research Data Alliance USA
  • eMarketing Association USA

List of Publications


Journal Publications
  1. Tahir, H., Paracha, O. & Mukarram, S.S., "Narcissistic Leadership and project success: the role of knowledge sharing and Collectivism in IT firms", Organizacija, Vol. 56, Issue No. 4, 2023. 1.6 (pp. 352-374) IF:1.6 Category: X
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orga-2023-0024
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth,9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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  2. Wajid, A., Paracha, O.S., and Raziq, M.M, "Actor Roles Emergence through Actor Engagement: A SD Logic Perspective", Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, Vol. 0, Issue No. 0, 2023. 3.1 (pp. 1-14) IF:3.1 Category: W
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-09-2022-0427
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth,9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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  3. Waqar, J., and Paracha, O.S., "Antecedents of Big Data Analytics (BDA) Adoption in Private Firms: Sequential Explanatory Approach", Foresight, Vol. 0, Issue No. 0, 2023. 2 (pp. 1-39) IF:2 Category: X
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-10-2022-0114
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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  4. Javed, A., Paracha O.S., "HRM System and Work Practices Impact on Affective Commitment: Considering mediating mechanism, ", Iranian Journal of Management Studies, Vol. 16, Issue No. 3, 2023. (pp. 613-626) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.22059/ijms.2022.318560.674430://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2022.v10.n19.118-137
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
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  5. Ahmed, R., Philbin, S. P. and Paracha O.S., "Investigating the impact of task-oriented, relationship-oriented, and innovation-oriented leadership competencies on project success in Pakistan: A moderated model of multi-dimensional senior management support", Engineering Management Journal, Vol. 0, Issue No. 0, 2023. 2.54 (pp. 1-24) IF:2.54 Category: X
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10429247.2023.2186681
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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  6. Ahmed, Q.M., Nazir, M.A., Paracha O.S., "Exploring the Impact of Remuneration on Advertising Value & Attitudes: A Perspective During the Covid-19 Crises", International Journal of Marketing, Communication and New Media, Vol. 10, Issue No. 19, 2022. (pp. 118-137) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2022.v10.n19.118-137
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
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  7. Mansoor, M., Awan, T.M. and Paracha O.S., "Sustainable Buying Behavior: An interplay of Consumers Engagement in Sustainable Consumption and Social Norms", International Social Science Journal, Vol. 72, Issue No. 246, 2022. 0 (pp. 1053-1070) Category: X
    DOI: 10.1111/issj.12372
    SDG: 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  8. Sharif, A., Awan, T.M. and Paracha O.S., " The Fake News Effect: What does it mean for consumer behavioral intention towards brands?", Journal of Information, Communication & Ethics in Society , Vol. 20, Issue No. 2, 2022. 1.107 (pp. 291-307) IF:1.107 Category: W
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JICES-05-2021-0044
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
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  9. Ahmed, Q.M., Paracha O.S. and Hussain, I, "Social Capital on Consumer Attitudes, Peer Influence and Behavioral Intentions: A Social Media Perspective", International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol. 15, Issue No. 5, 2021. (pp. 536-539) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://publications.waset.org/10012011/pdf
    SDG: 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities17-Partnerships to achieve the Goal,
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  10. Javed, A., Paracha O.S., "Employees Perceptions of Human Resource Management System and Practices Impact on Affective Commitment: Considering Mediating Role of Line Manager", International Review of Management and Business Research, Vol. 10, Issue No. 1, 2021. (pp. 322-335) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://www.irmbrjournal.com/download.php?file=papers/1616690958.pdf
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being8-Decent Work and Economic Growth,9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,16-Peace and Justice Strong Institutions,
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  11. Mansoor, M., Awan, T.M. and Paracha O.S., "Predicting Pro-environmental Behaviors of Green Electronic Appliances’ Users", International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs, Vol. 6, Issue No. 3, 2021. (pp. 175-186) Category: Y
    DOI10.24088/IJBEA-2021-63006
    SDG: 7-Affordable and Clean Energy11-Sustainable Cities and Communities,12-Responsible Consumption and Production,13-Climate Action,
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  12. Fatima, M., Ahmed, Q.M., Paracha O.S, "The impression of SMM Fundamentals on CBE and Brand Knowledge", Foundation University Journal of Business and Economics , Vol. 6, Issue No. 2, 2021. (pp. 1-19) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://fui.edu.pk/fjs/index.php/fujbe/article/view/547/203
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
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  13. Javed, A., Paracha O.S., "Impact of HRM System Strength and High Performance Work Practices on Service Performance: Examining the Mediating Role of Line Manager’s Effective HRM Implementation", Journal of Management and Research, Vol. 8, Issue No. 2, 2021. (pp. 276-303) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.29145/jmr/82/10
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,16-Peace and Justice Strong Institutions,
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  14. Wajid, A., Paracha O.S. and Salman, A., "Actors Value-in-Context through Engagement in an Entrepreneurial Community: A SD Logic Perspective", International Review of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue No. 7, 2020. (pp. 153-163) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://irss.academyirmbr.com/download.php?file=papers/1597741838.pdf
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities,
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  15. Ahmed, Q.M., Paracha O.S. and Salman, A., "Roles of Remuneration on Consumer responses towards social media advertising: A Pakistani perspective", International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, Applied Sciences and Technologies, Vol. 11, Issue No. 5, 2020. (pp. 1-14) Category: Y
    DOI10.14456/ITJEMAST.2020.90
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
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  16. Saeed, A., Paracha O.S., "Why Counterfeit? A study of purchase behaviour of Pakistani consumers towards counterfeit luxury goods", Journal of Managerial Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue No. 2, 2019. (pp. 172-184) Category: Y
    DOIhttps://qurtuba.edu.pk/jms/default_files/JMS/13_2/14-172-184.pdf
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,12-Responsible Consumption and Production,
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  17. Saeed, A., Paracha O.S., "The determinants influencing the influx of Counterfeit Luxury goods in Pakistan", Global Social Sciences Review, Vol. 4, Issue No. 2, 2019. (pp. 293-306) Category: X
    DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).28
    SDG: 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
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  18. Paracha O.S., Khairuzzaman, W.S., Amin, S., "The concept of HPWS Performance relationship: Framework for Education Industry", Intangible Capital, Vol. 10, Issue No. 3, 2014. 1 (pp. 664-695) IF:1 Category: X
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3926/ic.369
    SDG: 4-Quality Education8-Decent Work and Economic Growth,9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
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Conference Publications
  1. Wajid, A., Raziq, M.M., & Paracha, O., "Linking Actor Roles with Role Readiness and Actor Engagement In An Entrepreneurial Service Context", Academy of Management Proceedings, NY, USA, 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  2. Saeed, A., & Paracha, O., "Determinants influencing Pakistani Consumers to purchase Counterfeit products", Asia Proceedings of Social Sciences, Malaysia, 2018. (pp. 146-150)

Editorial Experience

  • Editor UW Journal of Management Science (HEC Y Category Journal)

Professional Certifications

  • Certified “Data Scientist” from John Hopkins University USA
  • Code Free Data Science (University of California San Diego, USA)
  • People Analytics (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Human Resource Analytics (University of California, Irvene, USA)
  • Customer Analytics (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice (Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning, Linear Algebra (Imperial College London, UK)
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning, Multivariate Calculus (Imperial College London, UK)
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning, Principal Component Analysis (Imperial College London, UK)
  • Management of Business School Faculty (NBEAC, HEC)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business USA (AACSB) Accreditation Eligibility (AACSB, USA)
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Preparing a Strategic Plan of Business School (NBEAC, HEC)
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • R Programming (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Building HR Dashboards with Power BI (Coursera Projects)
  • Getting and Cleaning Data (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Reproducible Research (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Statistical Inference (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Regression Models (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Practical Machine Learning (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Developing Data Products (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Data Science Capstone (John Hopkins University, USA)
  • Advanced Techniques of Data analysis using SPSS (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Strategic Negotiation Skills (Timelenders, Pakistan)
  • Certified Peer Review Course (Elsevier Publishers)
  • HEC Approved Supervisor
  • Quantitative Analysis (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Test of Professional Knowledge (TPK) for English Language Teaching (ELTeach) (Educational Testing Service ETS, USA)

PhD Thesis Supervisions

MS Thesis Supervisions

  • Sadiqa, M (2021) Linking Ethical Leadership and Employee Performance through Affective Commitment and Moral identity; A study on the banking sector of Pakistan
  • Ul Ain, N (2021) Impact of Work-Family Conflict on Project Success: Mediating role of Job Satisfaction and Moderating role of Conscientiousness the Construction industry of Pakistan
  • Tahir, H (2021) Impact of Narcissistic Leadership on project success with mediating role of knowledge sharing and moderating role of Collectivism
  • Jahangir, U (2020) Critical HR Outsourcing for better Organizational Performance
  • Rahman, M (2020) Effect of Supplier Relationship Management on Supply Chain Performance in Food industry in Pakistan
  • Zahid, J (2019) Antecedents of Big Data Analytics (BDA) Adoption in Private-sector organizations’ Projects
  • Fatima, M (2018) Antecedents Influencing Sustainability of Corporate Social Responsibility Projects
  • Ali, K (2017) Emotional Intelligence and Project success: The mediating role of job satisfaction and trust
  • Asif, A (2017) Relationship between success criteria and success factors of the public sector R&D projects of Pakistan
  • Shabbir, R (2017) Investigating the association among leadership styles, team work and project success: A study of IT sector in Pakistan
  • Idrees, T (2017) The relationship between HPWS and organizational performance in higher education sector
  • Yasin, U (2017) Alignment between social and technical capability in software development teams in Pakistan
  • Usman, M (2016) The impact of organizational justice and leader member exchange on organizational commitment
  • Faraz, S. (2016) The impact of training quality on employee job satisfaction the telecom sector of Pakistan
  • Jangua, S. (2016) The mediating effect of job satisfaction between transactional leadership and organizational commitment in hospitals
  • Hameed A. G. (2015) The Insider’s Threat to Telecom Sector of Pakistan: Factors Influencing Inside Attack & Mitigation Strategies Development
  • Nisar, I (2014) The Impact of High Performance Work System on Employees’ Work Attitudes and Intention to Leave
  • Zareen, M (2014) The relationship between Personality Traits, Employee Satisfaction and Employee Commitment
  • Bibi, S (2014) Antecedents and Effect of Engaged Frontline employees: A study of Banking sector of Abbottabad, Pakistan

Management Consultancy

  • Survey Design Consultant in American Refugee Committee (ARC) and USAID Pakistan in 2019. Responsibilities included designing and implementation of sampling of education schools in Pakistan for USAID project

Reviewer/Examiner

  • Reviewer for Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, Elsevier Publication (Impact Factor: 1.95)
  • Reviewer for Contemporary Economics Journal (Impact Factor: 0.93)
  • Reviewer for Foresight Journal (Scopus Q2: Emerald Publishing)
  • Reviewer for Lahore Journal of Business
  • Book Reviewer for Human Resource Management, Principles and Practices, Oxford University Press
  • Internal Examiner for 4 PhD candidates
  • External Examiner for MS and PhD students thesis for Hazara University, Bahria University and Air University, Pakistan

Research Projects Completed

  • Impact of high performance work system on organizational performance in higher education sector

Work Experience

  • Total work experience = 17 years

International Collaborations

  • Collaboration with Sakarya University, Republic of Turkiye under ERASMUS+ International Credit Mobility Project

PhD Thesis Supervisions

  • • Sharif, A. (2023) Impact of Fake News on Consumers’ Behavioral Intentions towards brands
  • • Javed, A (2022) The impact of HRM strategies and practices interrelationship on individual and organizational level outcomes: Evidence from the retail banking sector
  • • Wajid, A. (2022) Co-creating Value through Actor Engagement in a Service Context
  • • Begum, M (2022) Predicting Pro-Environmental Behavior in Sustainable Consumption of Electronic Products
  • • Ahmed, Q. M (2022) Consumer Perspectives on Social Media Advertising: A Study of User Beliefs, Motivations and Behavioral Intentions
  • • Saeed, A (2020) The purchase behavior of Pakistani consumers towards counterfeit luxury goods

Books

  • Performance Evaluation of Government High Schools: Case Study of Abbottabad District, Pakistan, 2012

Book Chapters

  • NA