Papers by ABDUL REHMAN SHAIKH
arXiv (Cornell University), Sep 22, 2022
This paper presents the results of a systematic review of the literature on the impact of social ... more This paper presents the results of a systematic review of the literature on the impact of social media in learning and teaching through bibliometric-based Citation analysis. The objective of the review was to map the evolution of the current literature and identify the leading sources of knowledge in terms of the most influential journals, authors, and articles. From a total of 50 top most relevant articles, selected from the Scopus database, a detailed citation analysis was conducted. The study explored the overall theoretical foundation of social media research involving in learning and studying; and identified the leading sources of knowledge in terms of the most influential journals, authors, and papers; and revealed research trends over the last four years by citation analysis. The analysis of citation data showed that "International Journal of Management Education" is the leading journal in social media in learning and teaching research. Author "Abdullah Z." was found to be the leading author in this field in terms of a total number of publications, total citations, and h-index, while the most cited article was authored by "Baaran S." and by "Bapitha L.". The contribution of this study is to clearly outline the current state of knowledge regarding social media in learning and teaching services in the literature.
Production Planning & Control
International Journal of Emerging Markets
PurposeThis paper aims to identify, using a literature review and expert panel input, what impede... more PurposeThis paper aims to identify, using a literature review and expert panel input, what impedes organizations from implementing sustainable procurement, particularly in an emerging economy context.Design/methodology/approachThe extant literature review was carried out to explore and identify the barriers to sustainable procurement. Using interpretive structural modeling (ISM), the authors established a contextual relationship among the 22 identified barriers. These barriers are then classified into different categories, using the matrice d’impacts cross-multiplication appliqúe an classment (MICMAC) technique, based on their driving and dependence power.FindingsThe findings improve our understanding of the critical barriers and their direct and indirect effect on each other in obstructing sustainable procurement practices. The study is the first of its kind in identifying the barriers to sustainable procurement and developing a hierarchical relationship among barriers using an int...
International Journal of Emerging Markets
PurposeThe aim of this paper is to investigate the role of the stakeholder's relationship wit... more PurposeThe aim of this paper is to investigate the role of the stakeholder's relationship with supply chain resilience (SCR) and organizational performance (OP) using the lens of stakeholder theory in the manufacturing and service industry. Investigating the supply chain community in Pakistan, this paper explores the relationship between SCR, OP and the stakeholder's relationship (including customers and suppliers).Design/methodology/approachA partial least square (PLS) – structural equation modeling (SEM) technique using SmartPLS 3.3.3 was used to test the hypotheses. Data were collected through a survey (questionnaire) completed by 202 supply chain representatives. All respondents were supply chain professionals working in different organizations in Pakistan.FindingsThe findings of the study revealed that supplier relationship (SR) and customer relationship (CR) have a positive and significant impact on SCR and a positive and significant relationship between SCR and OP. A ...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2020
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: what tasks are to be done by medical repr... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: what tasks are to be done by medical representatives in pharmaceutical industry? This study also highlights various competencies required to do effective selling in this industry; analyzes and discusses different unethical practices going on in the market; explains why ethical norms are necessary in sales context when sales targets are already achievable with unethical means; and develops and comments on strategies Flori Pharmaceutical can make to overcome on these unethical issues. What should be the response of Dahar to the email of Naveed khan? What course of action should be taken by Dahar in the deceitful reporting case of Mohsin Ali? Case overview/synopsis Flori is considered a leading and growing multinational organization in the highly competitive environment of Pakistan pharmaceutical industry with over 40 years of experience. The company aims to command a leading position in developing new health-care products as it o...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2021
Case overview Mr Qazi was sitting in his office in the Multan branch, reviewing his past month’s ... more Case overview Mr Qazi was sitting in his office in the Multan branch, reviewing his past month’s key performance indicators when he got a call from his Town Operations Supervisor, Mr Ahmed, based in Bahawalpur. Ahmed was recently promoted and transferred to Bahawalpur, from Multan branch. He informed Qazi about the huge inventory variances, which were not earlier reported by the previous Town Operations Supervisor, Mr Sagheer. Qazi was informed that differences were around 2.37% of total sales vs the allowable company limit of Zero inventory variance. Qazi was worried about whether to report these differences to higher management or not. He was very well aware that reporting might even cost him his job, and that of Sagheer too. He could not see any solution to the recovery of the inventory or cash against the same. Should Qazi take a risk and let go of Sagheer? Should he report the differences? Expected learning outcome 1. Demonstrate the fraud and integrity-related issues. Why and ...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2020
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the process of procurement ... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the process of procurement and describe the process of supplier selection; to understand the importance of vendor selection criteria and develop the same; and to develop the framework for steps involved in vendor selection. Case overview/synopsis Jelani was working in his office over weekends to select the supplier and finalize the contract for installation of SMD LED screen. It was going to be one of its kind in town, and the first ever project for the organization. He was working as procurement manager at Universal Ad Agency and based in their office at Hyderabad. Jelani had already missed the deadline of installation, and he knew that he was not going to get any extension in deadline for the second time. He had visited the markets of Lahore and Hyderabad to source out the best supplier. He had to prepare a strong case and present to CEO. With all the data available, would Jelani be able to select the best evalu...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2020
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand and develop the framework f... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand and develop the framework for the selection of location; to understand the resource-based theory (RBT) of entrepreneurship and develop the framework for RBT; to project a firm’s growth path in terms of achieving size; to analyze the important obstacles for same; and to calculate and forecast accurate market demand and customer footfall. Case overview/synopsis Abdul Jabbar Soomro recently quit his corporate job to achieve one of his dreams. He had always wanted to establish his own business venture and to be a successful entrepreneur. After completing his MBA in 2005, he started his career with one of the multinational companies at a very handsome salary. However, after 10 years of a corporate job, he left the job and started his own food venture. He faced a lot of challenges from his family, but he pursued his dream and started searching for the best location. By October 2015, he was all set and ready for the inau...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2021
Learning outcomes To understand the strategic importance of location selection within the organiz... more Learning outcomes To understand the strategic importance of location selection within the organization. To analyze the constraints in decision-making for selection of location. To analyze the alternate options for a location selection. To understand the usage of the factor rating method. Case overview/synopsis Due to a countrywide anti-encroachment drive, Mr Mughal loses his shop. He had just received a notice that his shop including those of others near him was established on one of the amenity plots. The structure was declared as illegal and was to be demolished in 24 h. He had to vacate the shop and his display center to avoid the loss of his items. He along with other shop owners approached to Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) to stop this demolishing act and to prove that these shops belonged to them for decades and that they had already paid the price of shops at that time. However, the SCP rejected their appeal straightforward and the anti-encroachment drive was carried out. No...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2020
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to describe the possible problems in cros... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to describe the possible problems in cross hierarchical and cross-functional coordination; to illustrate the month/year-end closing operations related issues at logistics and warehousing end; to analyze the importance of supply chain resilience/ contingency plan; and to compare the role of the tradeoff in decision-making: ethics (policies) vs operations. Case overview/synopsis Mr Azhar Ali working as a regional distribution manager was waiting for the finalization of sales orders, it was the last working day of the financial year. He had to fulfill all the orders to achieve his personal and organizational goals. He was excited as he was supposed to be promoted and transferred to Head Office on a national role, after a successful annual closing. It was not too late when his excitement turned into anxiety when he received a never expected direct call from Director Sales. Around 7:00 p.m., he was informed of some new orders for an...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2019
Learning outcomes To understand how the external culture of an organization affects the internal ... more Learning outcomes To understand how the external culture of an organization affects the internal decisions; to explore how employment stereotypes are used in recruitment; to grasp the general understanding of how line managers give more value to the bottom line than “non-discrimination statement”; to understand the challenges while managing a diverse workforce; and to critically analyze hiring decision and recommend practical solution. Case overview/synopsis Asma Malik was hired as a management trainee around five years ago. After successful completion of her one year as a management trainee, she was placed in the finance department. She outperformed all of her targets and received multiple rewards of a star performer. However, Malik was passionate and eager to work in the field and to work with the sales team. It was her dream to be an outstanding salesgirl. Based on the company’s policy of equal opportunity employer, she quickly got herself promoted to the position of wholesale ma...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2019
Learning outcomes Understand the process of purchasing and procurement in a commercial organizati... more Learning outcomes Understand the process of purchasing and procurement in a commercial organization; describe the process of tendering, evaluation of bids, and the selection of the supplier; describe the commercial, technical and financial bids; understand the importance of vendor selection criteria and develop the same; and identify the parameters for the procurement of assets. Case overview/synopsis Mr Shaikh, working as Procurement Manager at Modern Public School Sukkur (MPSS), is facing the challenge of procuring the bunk beds for recently inducted students. He was asked by the management of the school and his financiers to procure the best quality bunk beds. These beds shall be used at hostels for the students of Class VI. Director academics had already rejected his initial proposal and requested him to source out some cheaper solution keeping in view the budgets. Mr Shaikh then arranged a sample, which was well within the budget, however, this sample was rejected by the owner ...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2019
Learning outcomes Learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the influence of external facto... more Learning outcomes Learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the influence of external factors in operations planning; to understand the importance of contingency planning in new initiatives; to analyze financial and non-financial gains of the new project; to analyze and visualize the unexpected challenges in post-implementation of project; and to critically analyze the ethical consideration in decision-making. Case overview/synopsis After joining A to Zee Distribution, Shaikh had brought up several improvements to distribution operations and had suggested various cost-saving initiatives. He had also developed and implemented the distribution KPIs for the first time in the organization. One of the recent initiatives that he took was the start of a new project named ‘Bike Wala’. This project not only increased the market base for A to Zee but also significantly reduced their operations expenses. However, after around two months of the project, the delivery officers reported seve...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2019
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the impact of external fact... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the impact of external factors in supply chain operations planning; to understand the role of quantitative and qualitative data in supply chain decision-making especially in the restaurant industry; to assess the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized supply chain operations; and to evaluate different alternatives in supply chain planning, for best service level at minimum cost. Case overview/synopsis This case visualizes the planning of supply chain drivers and process improvement to enhance supply chain speed and flexibility. Asim Rizvi has recently joined as senior supply chain manager at Food Lord, a renowned chain of restaurants in Pakistan. As instructed by his CEO, Rizvi has to take a decision for centralization, or to continue the decentralization of supply chain operations at two of their highest selling branches. These two branches were located at a distance of 125 km from each other. The objecti...
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 2019
Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the strategic importance of... more Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the strategic importance of location selection within the organization and how it influences other’s performance; to understand the impact of supply chain drivers on sales performance and to understand the role of other stakeholders in location selection strategy; to analyze the constraints in decision-making for selection of warehouse location and its remedies; to analyze the alternative options for warehouse in the light of top level management’s instruction or organizational strategies; to select the best possible alternate for long-term sustainability of warehouse location. Case overview/synopsis Ishaq Bashir, who has recently joined Super Distribution Services as Facility Manager, is indecisive in selecting a rental location for its offices and warehouse, either SDS had to move back to the old location or continue with existing warehouse facility. This existing location was selected by Ex Facility Manager aro...
Proceedings of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, 2006
In last several years, the advantages and limitations of drilling with Coiled Tubing has been a s... more In last several years, the advantages and limitations of drilling with Coiled Tubing has been a subject of research and presentations. Coiled Tubing technology may not be the choice for drilling large diameter vertical holes, but may be the best technology for managing drilling condition within the reservoir. There has been an increasing use of Coiled Tubing technology for ‘side tracking' and ‘hole extension' would tend to support this belief. Along with the evolution in Coiled Tubing drilling (CTD), there has been a growing acceptance of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD). Hence the process of using this technology at a commercial level has begun. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the efficiency of implementing Coiled Tubing technology with MPD conditions while drilling around a salt dome. The paper proposes an example case study of drilling a 3-Dimensional well around a salt dome tracing two oil pockets at two different depths on flanks of the salt dome. It includes a detailed well plan and the challenges faced like fluid selection, BHP maintenance, complications in steering, and stress considerations around the salt dome and the solutions for the same. The paper also discusses the application of CTD and MPD in combating loss circulation, hole instability problems. It gives the comparison of drilling through a salt dome and drilling around it and the advantages of the latter.
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