Books by maryam hassanzadeh
global leadership is a new concept indicative of the evolution of multinational corporation into ... more global leadership is a new concept indicative of the evolution of multinational corporation into stateless entities now functioning with the whole world as their domain. thus:
Global leadership requires a unique new brand of leadership;
a sensitivity to corporate behavior, globally, is required.
Conference Presentations by maryam hassanzadeh
Papers by maryam hassanzadeh
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT The Malaysian Public Service has taken diverse measures to reduce performan... more ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT The Malaysian Public Service has taken diverse measures to reduce performance The New Economic Model (NEM) was established in 2010 to strengthen the public sector in Malaysia in decision making performance and efficiency in service delivery and service quality. to investigate the strength level of the relationship between types of workplace learning and performance in an innovation and communication types of workplace learning, organizational culture and task performance were hypothesized to determine the moderating effect of communication and innovati were supported. Interaction effect software was used to determine the power of relationship in the levels of a communication and innovation was identified in th
This study presents a case study of asynchronous online discussions' (AOD) growth patterns in an ... more This study presents a case study of asynchronous online discussions' (AOD) growth patterns in an undergraduate blended course to address the gap in our current understanding of how threads are developed in peer-moderated AODs. Building on a taxonomy of thread pattern proposed by Chan, Hew and Cheung (2009), growth patterns of thirty-six forums were explored on three patterns: Short Thread Pattern (SHTP), Extended Thread Pattern (ETP), and Split Thread Pattern (STP). The impact of peer moderating supports on thread growth was also investigated. Types of peer moderators' supports were explored utilizing a coding scheme from Smet, Keer, Wever, and Valcke's (2010) study. STP pattern was found to be more common than the other patterns with 74 (37.94%) out of 195 threaded discussions growing on it. The results also showed that, compared to SHTP, in both STP and ETP the occurrences of 'Information exchange' and 'Knowledge construction' supports appeared to be more, while the presences of supports stimulating 'Development', 'Access and motivation' and 'Socialization' were less. Furthermore, the use of 'Access and motivation' and 'Socialization' supports appeared to enhance early thread termination when used individually. Thread continuity was reinforced by the use of 'Knowledge construction' support with other moderating supports.
It is commonly discussed that a key challenge for online collaboration is to promote group awaren... more It is commonly discussed that a key challenge for online collaboration is to promote group awareness. Although this challenge has gained intensified consideration by scholars, scarce attempt has been devoted into development of a reasonable hypothetical comprehension of what group awareness really is and how it can be studied empirically. This paper discusses the conceptions and the research approaches that underlie research on group awareness in computer-supported collaborative learning circumstances. While reviewing literatures they were classified in three categories (behavioral, knowledge and social awareness) and variations in underlying techniques for visualization of awareness were also provided. It was found that research is dominated by the knowledge awareness, which focus on awareness of self and group members' level of expertise, skills, prior knowledge of task as well as areas of interest. However, some researchers studied all dimensions of awareness. Findings suggest that the notion of displaying of awareness information has been shifted from implicit to the explicit technique through which users intentionally express their current understanding and feelings or assess self and others and provide necessary information to be visualized. The paper suggests some areas for future empirical investigations and concludes with some theoretical considerations on the nature of group awareness.
What is global leadership? How can we develop global leadership for a university? This study was ... more What is global leadership? How can we develop global leadership for a university? This study was conducted using the qualitative approach through in-depth interviews of eight selected top leaders in a selected university. Based on the in-depth interviews, the findings discussed are as follows; Global leadership is related to diversity. Global leaders need to be developed with additional competencies to lead a university and to be able to compete worldwide. Global leadership has to operate in diverse situations. This means that a global leader has to understand different cultures, different ideas and different beliefs. So a global leader has to understand leading in diversity, which requires a different set of competencies. These include attitudes, skills and knowledge. This study is significant because it fills a gap in current knowledge regarding the experience that leaders perceived to be important in understanding and developing global leadership. Keyword: Global leadership, global leadership competencies, global leadership and diversity, global leadership development.
In Malaysia the concept of a reputable university is very hotly debated. It was a hot issue when ... more In Malaysia the concept of a reputable university is very hotly debated. It was a hot issue when an opposition Member of Parliament mentioned that Malaysian universities are not ranked among the top 100 world universities. Some of our premier universities did poorly in the ranking. One of the key factors of transforming Malaysian universities into reputable universities is leadership. In the context of globalization, Malaysian universities need leaders who can work on a global stage. This study attempts to understand the concept of global leadership, which is important for leading a university of international repute. This research employed qualitative means, utilizing the in-depth interview for data collection. Data were collected from eight past and present top leaders of a university in Malaysia. The data collected from the interviews were then transcribed verbatim, coded, analyzed, interpreted and discussed accordingly. There are various factors that will enable our universities to become internationally reputable universities. Among others are abundance of resources, quality academicians, quality students and good governance. Based on the findings of the study, one of the key factors of transforming our universities into reputable universities is leadership. In the context of the new environment, we need leaders who can become global players.
The emergence of globalization and diversity brings out new demands for leaders. They should beco... more The emergence of globalization and diversity brings out new demands for leaders. They should become global leaders who develop new skills and abilities to lead in multicultural environments. This paper discusses how to develop global leadership with a different set of competencies in diverse situations. After reviewing the related literature, the researchers conclude that the diverse environments such as multiculturalism have a significant influence on the development of global leadership. This paper is based on a research conducted using a qualitative method involving in-depth interviews of selected participants. The data collected is transcribed verbatim and categorized into themes. The research will attempt to answer the questions: 1) What is global leadership? 2) What are the competencies needed by global leaders to lead in diversity? 3) How are these competencies developed for global leaders? Based on the findings recommendations are put forward to improve the effectiveness of global leadership.
The main purpose of this paper is to answer the question: how can we develop an effective global ... more The main purpose of this paper is to answer the question: how can we develop an effective global leadership? It is based on a research conducted using a qualitative method involving in-depth interviews of selected participants who have the experiences in the field of leadership in a selected university. The interviews were then transcribed verbatim, coded and analyzed. Going to the future Malaysia will intensify its efforts to become a developed nation by 2020. Transforming the nation from middle to higher income will require leaders who are robust enough to face diverse and complex environment. With rapid globalization, there is recognition for more global leadership development. Global leadership is defined as a leader who operates on a global stage with a open mindset in a complex and diverse environment. Currently, there was a shortage of global leaders. Organizations accept this situation and need to improve in developing global leaders. As organizations’ operations expand across the world, the demand for global leaders is increasing. However, many organizations are struggling with a critical shortage of effective global leaders. They need the right opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, abilities and other personality characteristics (KSAOs) to perform effectively as leaders on the global stage. There were various approaches in developing competencies for global leaders. Much emphasis was given to experience-based and action learning such as international assignments, working with multicultural teams and first hand global leadership experience. Based on the findings, recommendations are made for developing effective global leadership.
This paper explores the conceptualization of global leadership and identification of global leade... more This paper explores the conceptualization of global leadership and identification of global leadership competencies. It attempts
to answer what are the competencies for global leadership? Researchers indicated that global leaders require a unique set of
global leadership competencies to effectively fulfil their roles. They further identified seven competencies for global leaders that
include: (1) culture awareness and sensitivity, (2) global mindset or perspectives, (3) learning from experiences, (4) developing
and maintaining relationships, (5) communication, (6) traits or attitudes, and (7) knowledge and skills. They also have
discussed on the importance to describe and identify global leadership competencies. Many organizations do not even have a
set of global leadership competencies. Most have only competencies related to domestic leaders. But with rapid globalization,
there is recognition for the need of more global leaders. This research examined global leadership competencies. The study
employed the qualitative methodology through the in-depth interviews. The interviews were conducted with past and present
top leaders of a local research university. The data from the interviews were then transcribed verbatim, coded, analysed,
interpreted and discussed accordingly. The findings in this research related to global leadership competencies includes
attributes, skills and knowledge. Based on the findings recommendations will be made for improving global leadership
competencies.
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Books by maryam hassanzadeh
Global leadership requires a unique new brand of leadership;
a sensitivity to corporate behavior, globally, is required.
Conference Presentations by maryam hassanzadeh
Papers by maryam hassanzadeh
to answer what are the competencies for global leadership? Researchers indicated that global leaders require a unique set of
global leadership competencies to effectively fulfil their roles. They further identified seven competencies for global leaders that
include: (1) culture awareness and sensitivity, (2) global mindset or perspectives, (3) learning from experiences, (4) developing
and maintaining relationships, (5) communication, (6) traits or attitudes, and (7) knowledge and skills. They also have
discussed on the importance to describe and identify global leadership competencies. Many organizations do not even have a
set of global leadership competencies. Most have only competencies related to domestic leaders. But with rapid globalization,
there is recognition for the need of more global leaders. This research examined global leadership competencies. The study
employed the qualitative methodology through the in-depth interviews. The interviews were conducted with past and present
top leaders of a local research university. The data from the interviews were then transcribed verbatim, coded, analysed,
interpreted and discussed accordingly. The findings in this research related to global leadership competencies includes
attributes, skills and knowledge. Based on the findings recommendations will be made for improving global leadership
competencies.
Global leadership requires a unique new brand of leadership;
a sensitivity to corporate behavior, globally, is required.
to answer what are the competencies for global leadership? Researchers indicated that global leaders require a unique set of
global leadership competencies to effectively fulfil their roles. They further identified seven competencies for global leaders that
include: (1) culture awareness and sensitivity, (2) global mindset or perspectives, (3) learning from experiences, (4) developing
and maintaining relationships, (5) communication, (6) traits or attitudes, and (7) knowledge and skills. They also have
discussed on the importance to describe and identify global leadership competencies. Many organizations do not even have a
set of global leadership competencies. Most have only competencies related to domestic leaders. But with rapid globalization,
there is recognition for the need of more global leaders. This research examined global leadership competencies. The study
employed the qualitative methodology through the in-depth interviews. The interviews were conducted with past and present
top leaders of a local research university. The data from the interviews were then transcribed verbatim, coded, analysed,
interpreted and discussed accordingly. The findings in this research related to global leadership competencies includes
attributes, skills and knowledge. Based on the findings recommendations will be made for improving global leadership
competencies.