Management and Economics

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      Amro Gamal Stone

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Amro Gamal Stone

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Economics and Management.

      Education

      I have a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in International Business. I have also recently completed another Master's degree in International Relations (MIR), which had a focus on Politics and Human Rights. My Bachelor’s degree is in Economics and Management, and I have a Diploma in Accounting. Learning at Victoria University of Wellington, the University of Auckland, and Auckland Institute of Studies, in addition to my education overseas allows me to relate to students’ challenges and potentially exciting opportunities. 

      Work experience

      I have over 10 years of experience in the education sector, which included two years of developing and lecturing business-related subjects.  My other roles focused on supporting New Zealand’s international education sector and stakeholder’s management with government departments and education agents. I managed the international relations for a Crown Entity (Wintec) and worked as an International Market Manager for a government department (Education New Zealand). These roles had a specific focus on certain countries in South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

      Research interests

      I am interested in conducting multi-disciplinary research. It should investigate institutional processes and develop an instrument to provide better support for New Zealand’s vulnerable communities.

      My former research focused on analysing strategic approaches and efficiency, social and economic impacts of globalisation, seclusion and restraint practices in New Zealand’s detention centres (with the support of Amnesty International New Zealand), and analysing New Zealand’s diversification strategy and foreign policies.

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      Andrew (Andy) Kenah

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Andrew (Andy) Kenah

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am a Lecturer in Economics and in Financial Services.

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics.

      Experience

      I have a Master of Business Studies (Banking), a post graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Finance), a Bachelor of Business Studies (Economics), a Diploma of Business Studies (Finance) and am a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

      I have taught a variety of banking, finance and economic courses including Fundamentals of Banking, Advanced Banking, Investment and Insurance, and Principles of Economics. I have also written several banking and finance courses – including recently one of the foundation courses for the new National Certificate in Financial Services for financial advisers.

      Previously I worked for the Bank of New Zealand in sales and training and as a Tutor in Finance at Massey University.

      I completed my Masters of Business Studies in banking extramurally from Massey University so I know what it’s like to be a distance student. I'm currently studying towards a National Certificate in Adult Education and Training.

      Research

      My main research interest is Macroeconomics, with a focus on fiscal and monetary policies.

      You can also view my research here.

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      Catherine Nash

      Senior Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Catherine Nash

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am a Lecturer in Economics and teach The Economic Environment in the Bachelor of Business and in the New Zealand Diploma of Business. 

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am a Senior Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics.

      Experience

      I have taught at the Open Polytechnic for over ten years. Prior to teaching I worked in the public sector providing Ministers and senior management with economic advice. I am also a voluntary ESOL home tutor. 

      Education

      I have a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Economics and Geography from Victoria University and a National Certificate in Adult Education and Training. 

      Research interests

      Enhancing engagement in an e-learning environment.

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      Dr Neeru Choudhary

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Dr Neeru Choudhary

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics and joined Open Polytechnic in April, 2019. 

      Education and work experience

      I completed my Ph.D. in 2014 from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, India and M.B.A. with specialisation in Human Resource Management in 2004 from G.G.S.Indraprastha University, India.
      I am a member of the Human Resources New Zealand (HRNZ).
      I joined academia in 2005 and have worked with some reputed tertiary education institutes, polytechnics and universities in India and New Zealand. I have taught Management, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resources Management, Strategic Management, Operations Management, Strategic Human Resources Management at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

      Research interests

      My research interests span a range of areas including employees’ behaviour, leadership, higher education and online education. 

      Publications

      Currently working on

      • Jain, S. & Choudhary, N. (2020). A qualitative study exploring perceptions and experiences of knowledge workers on work from home (WFH) following Covid-19: Implications for future work. Open Polytechnic Research Growth Fund grant.

      Journal Publications

      • Nichols, M., Choudhary, N. & Standring, D. (2020). Exploring transformative learning in vocational online and distance education. Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning 24(2), 43-55.
      • Choudhary, Neeru. (2013). Management Education: Exploring the gap between delivery & requirement. MAIMS Journal of Management, Vol. 8(2).
      • Choudhary, Neeru. (2012). Management education and industry: An X-Ray of potentials for increased partnership. BVIMR journal “Management Edge. EBSCO Database, Jan-June 2012.
      • Choudhary, Neeru. (2010). Gender influences on leadership style. Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management, Spartacus India, Delhi.
      • Choudhary, Neeru. (2009). Employee retention in ITES sector. Delhi Business Review, An International Journal of Society for Human Transformation and Research. Vol. 10, No. 1.

      Conference and Seminar Presentations

      • Nichols, M., and Choudhary, N. (2021). Elements of transformation in vocational online and distance education. FLANZ Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
      • Choudhary, N. (2011). Gender Influences on Leadership Style. National Conference on HRM. Delhi, India.
      • Choudhary, N. (2010). Male versus Female Leadership. Fourth International Conference on Challenges Arising from Global Recession: Strategies for Management. BVIMR, New Delhi, India.
      • Choudhary, N. (2008). Employee Retention in ITES sector. Ninth International Conference on Management of Transformation. GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi, India.
      • Choudhary, N. (2006). Knowledge Management: A tool for Excellence in Management Education. Third AIMS International Conference on Management. Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), India.

      Book Section

      • Jain, S. & Choudhary, N. (2021). Perception, in Pattnaik, S. Self-Management: For Individual and Organizational Success (pp. 69-88), Patridge Publishing India.
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      Dr Shilpa Jain

      Senior Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Dr Shilpa Jain

      I am a Senior Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics.

      Relevant education/work experience

      I hold a Ph.D in Business Management (OB/HRM); a Master’s in HRM as well as a Bachelor's Degree  in Psychology from Mumbai University, India. I also have a Diploma in French language (1 year) awarded by Ministry of National education, French Republic.

      I have substantial teaching experience having taught at Murdoch University, Dubai campus, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India, BIMTECH, India. I have taught courses in the areas of Management, Organisational Behaviour and HRM to both Master’s and undergraduate students. I was also a tutor at School of Management, Victoria University of Wellington. I also have substantial peer-reviewed research publications to my credit.

      Research interests/publications

      My research interests are in the areas of Workplace Stress and Job Burnout, Work Teams, Strategic Human Resource Management, Business Sustainability.

      Publications produced

      1.Shah, H. & Jain, S. (2017), Tussle to Trust: Developing an Appreciative Climate for a Hydro Power Organization, International Journal of Intelligent Enterprise, Vo. 4, No. 4, pp. 345-360.

      2.Jain, S.S. & Singh, A.K. (2016), Editorial Special issue: Sustainability and Human Resources, International Journal of Intelligent Enterprise, Vol. 3, No. 3/4.

      3.Surana, S. and Singh, A.K. (2013), ‘The Impact of Role Stressors and Work Overload on Job Burnout’, International Journal of Intelligent Enterprise, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 64-83.

      4.Surana, S. and Singh, A.K. (2012), ‘The Effect of Job Burnout on Job Outcomes among Call Center Customer Service Representatives in India’, International Journal of Intelligent Enterprise, Vol. 1, No. 3/4, pp. 270 – 289.

      5.Surana, S., Singh, A.K. and Saxena, S. (2011), ‘The management of job burnout among call center customer service representatives in India: The role of social support’, International Journal of Management Development, Vol.1, No.1, pp. 79-97.

      6.Surana, S. and Singh, A. K. (2009), The effect of emotional labour on job burnout among call-centre Customer Service Representatives in India, International Journal of Work Organization and Emotion, Vol. 3, No.1 pp. 18 - 39.

      7.Surana, S. and Singh, A. K. (2009), Development and validation of job burnout scale in the Indian context, International Journal of Society Systems Science, Vol. 1, No.4 pp. 351 - 374.

      8.Srivastava, D. K. and Surana, S. (2006), ‘The Role of Religion in International Business: The Case of LIC’s Entry into Islamic Insurance’, The Management Case Study Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 67-79.

      9.Parikh D. and Surana S. (2005), ‘HR Issues in Telecommuting: A Conceptual Approach’, Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp. 94-116.

      10.Surana, S. (2005), ‘Inside the Soul of the Organization’, Indian Management, Vol. 44, No. 8.

      Books

      Jain, S. and Singh, A. K. (2010), ‘Job Burnout: A study among customer service professionals in the call centre industry in India’, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany (ISBN no. 978-3-8433-5000-6).

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      Gerson Tuazon

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Gerson Tuazon

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics.

      I see myself as a passionate management educator and adherent of the meaning-centred and mindfulness-based approach to higher education. My teaching philosophy centres on the three values of Kaupapa, Kaitiakitanga, and Whanaungatanga. 

      Education

      I received my MBA from University of Liverpool Management School in the UK and my PhD in University of Auckland Business School. 
      I also received my certificate of Project Management from University of Toronto and my Associate Fellow accreditation from HEA UK.

      Work experience

      Prior to my roles in academia, I have worked as a former project manager and business analyst in the Canadian financial sector for more than 10 years. I also taught in the Philippines at the undergraduate and master level courses in business and management. In New Zealand, I worked as a research analyst for the Dame Mira Szászy Research Centre prior to being a full-time lecturer in Open Polytechnic. 

      Research interests

      A significant portion of my doctoral work has involved researching and teaching on the nexus between sustainability leadership, business ethics, and management in the healthcare sector. In my doctoral work, I have investigated the role of socio-emotional competencies on digital transformation experience in the New Zealand healthcare sector. The outcome of my research is expected to help organizations adapt to the “new normal” and disruptive economic landscape by bridging the conceptual gaps between socio-emotional, technical, and technological capabilities. 

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      Indu Peiris

      Senior Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Indu Peiris

      I am a Senior Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics.

      Experience

      I started my career in international marketing and product development where I spent close to a decade travelling around the world. I completed my MBA during that time and worked as a visiting lecturer in two Sri Lankan universities. In 2009 I moved to New Zealand to pursue my Ph.D. in international business with Waikato University. I joined Open Polytechnic in 2013 and completed my PhD in 2014.

      Education

      • PhD in International Entrepreneurship, Waikato University, New Zealand (2014),
      • Master of Business Administration (2007),
        University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
      • B.Com (Hons) (2000), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
      • Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing (1999),
        The Chartered Institute of Marketing,  UK.

      Journal Publications

      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2013). Conceptualizing opportunity identification in international entrepreneurship research. South Asian Journal of Management, 20(3), 7-38.

      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2012). International entrepreneurship: A critical analysis of studies in the past two decades and future directions for research. Journal of International Entrepreneurship, (10), 279-324.
      
      

      Book Section

      Peiris, I. K. (2013). International entrepreneurship, in Scott-Kennel, J. & Akoorie, E. M. International business strategy: A New Zealand perspective (pp.157-159). Mi Publishing.
      
      

      Conference and Seminar Presentations
      
      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2014). “Factors affecting Born-Global growth and survival: The key role of value innovation capability”. ANZIBA conference, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. (Presenter).
      
      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2013). “Individual determinants of international performance of traditional born global firms”. ANZAM Conference, the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. (Presenter).
      
      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2013). “International Entrepreneurship: The nexus of opportunity - value innovation.”  ACERE Conference, Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. (Presenter).
      
      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2013). “Entrepreneurial insight in the pursuit of identifying opportunities”. 17^th WMS Student Research Conference, Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand. (Presenter).
      
      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2012). “The Internationalization process of entrepreneurial firms: Opportunity – value innovation nexus.”  2^nd Cross-Institutional IB Seminar, Auckland University, Auckland, New Zealand. (Presenter).
       
      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2011). “Two decades of international entrepreneurship research: What are we missing?”  15^th WMS Student Research Conference, Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand. (Presenter).
      
      Peiris, I. K., Akoorie, M. E. M., & Sinha, P. (2009). “Creating sustainable competitive advantage in international business: Strategic entrepreneurship perspective.” 13^th WMS Student Research Conference, Waikato University, New Zealand. (Presenter).
      
      Peiris, I. K. (2008). June, (2008).  “Relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and internationalization of firms in Sri Lanka”. International Conference on Business Management, Sri Jayawardanepura University, Sri Lanka. (Presenter).

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      Ingrid Wahrlich

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Ingrid Wahrlich

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics

      Work experience and education

      I come from a varied background that includes 25 years of teaching adult personal development programmes and Business courses, from empowering women in business to returning students.

      I have a Bachelor of Applied Management.

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      Josiah Koh

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Josiah Koh

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am an academic staff member in  Management and Economics.  I mainly teach in the Level 3 Business Admin & Tech, Level 5 Introduction to Management and  Business Computing.

      Education and work experience

      I hail from sunny Singapore, where I have worked in various industry areas before joining the National University of Singapore. In the National University of Singapore, I taught Financial and WSH modules as well as the informal learning - leadership modules.

      I have a Bachelor’s of Science from The University of London – LSE, Masters Degree in Enterprise Resource Planning Management from Victoria University (Melbourne) and am currently working towards my PhD. I also have a couple of industry certifications in ERP management and implementation, Finance, HR and programming. Throughout my educational journey, I’ve always been working while studying, so I can relate to many of you who are working and studying.

      Research interests and publications

      My research interests lie predominantly in the space of online education and artificial intelligence. My most recent research output is at the FLANZ conference.

      J. Koh. (2021). The Role of Nonverbal Communication in an online asynchronous learning  environment. 

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      Laura Virkkala

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Laura Virkkala

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics. I specialise in Marketing.

      Qualifications

      Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Marketing: Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki Finland

      Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Marketing: Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki Finland

      Work experience relevant to role at Open Polytechnic

      I have a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration degree majoring in marketing. In addition to this I have been working several years with marketing and gained extensive experiences from international IT, media and telecommunications corporations. My speciality is in digital marketing and consumer behaviour.

    • Maree Ching

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Maree Ching

      Role at Open Polytechnic

      I am an academic staff member facilitating the Level 3 NZ Certificate in Business (Administration & Technology) and the Level 4 NZ Certificate in Management (First Line Management) qualifications. 

      Education

      I have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Diploma for Graduates from Otago University.

      I also hold qualifications in adult tertiary teaching and adult literacy and numeracy.

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      Puvana Natanasabapathy

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Puvana Natanasabapathy

      
      
      

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics

      Education

      • Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Canterbury, Christchurch
      • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Massey University, Palmerston North
      • Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (PGCertTT), Massey University, Palmerston North
      • PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, Australia
      • Finance for Non-Financial Managers (FFNFM), Australia.

      Experience

      I have been researching and teaching courses at Open Polytechnic since 2002. I am a member of the Project Management Institute New Zealand (PMINZ).

      Prior to joining the Open Polytechnic, I spent over 12 years in the industry working for IBM New Zealand Ltd where I gained experience in project management, customer service and support, account management, software engineering, marketing, software development and research and providing technical support to
      New Zealand customers.

      Research interests

      Sustainability, self-knowledge, human resources, transformation, philosophy, personal development, teaching, academic practices, business, management, governance, open & distance learning, educational service, meta-cognition, moderation, awareness, support services, engagement, new initiatives. You can view my research here.

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      Renu Joshi

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Renu Joshi

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics.

      Experience

      I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Bachelor’s Degree in General Law.

      I have worked as a Marketing Executive for Otis Elevators India Ltd, a Marketing Research Contractor for CM Research in Wellington, and a Voluntary Teacher/Assistant at Cardinal McKeefry School and at the School of the Nations in Macau.

      Research interests

      My current research interests include teaching across multi-generations, services marketing and cause-related marketing. You can view my research here.

      Publications

      National conference: academic papers published in proceedings

      Bhatt, R., Joshi, R., & Hebblethwaite, D. Entrepreneurial Approach as a Change Agent to the Process of Marketing Planning. Published in the proceedings of, New Zealand Applied Business Conference, 2007.

      Bhatt, R., & Joshi, R. Teaching an Entrepreneurial Approach to Marketing Planning for Business Success, as Applied to NZDip.Bus. course 248 –Marketing Planning and Control. Published in the proceedings of, New Zealand Applied Business Conference, 2006.

      Joshi, R., & Ramadass M. Ethical Internet Marketing – Key Criteria for Business Sustainability. Paper presented at and published in the proceedings of, New Zealand Applied Business Conference, 2005.

      Suda, R., & Kamath, A. Refereed paper - Three ‘Big E’s’ of the Learning and Earning Partnership: Education, Emotional Intelligence and Employability. Paper presented at and published in the proceedings of, New Zealand Applied Business Conference 2001

      Suda, R. & Kamath, A. Reflections and Directions ‘Opening the Doors to hi-profile facilitation’ Paper presented at, and published in the proceedings of, New Zealand Applied Business Conference, 2001.

      Nichols, M., & Suda, R. Marketing for e-commerce: Exploring the e-marketing mix. Paper published in the proceedings of New Zealand Applied Business Conference, 2001.

      Hornblow, D., & Suda, R. “Snap or the Sound of Silence? - How well do the attributes of NZ Dip Bus graduates match current and future work needs?” Paper presented at, and published in the proceedings of, NZ Dip Bus.Conference, 2000.

      Hornblow, D., Suda, R., & Davies, K. Bi-Modal Distributions – ‘A New Phenomenon in NZDB Assessments’. By – Dave Hornblow, Renu Suda and Kevin Davies. Paper presented at, and published in the proceedings of, NZ Dip Bus. Conference 2000.

      Suda, R., & Bull, Darrin. ‘Helping Small Entrepreneurs through students’- Paper presented at, and published in the proceedings of, New Zealand Marketing Educators Conference, 2000.

      Newspaper, magazine and web publications

      Nichols, M., & Suda, R. Peeling the e-Banana, in NZ Marketing Magazine, Issue November 2001.

      Suda, R., & Kamath, A. The spirit that moves us, in the Supplement ‘Campus' of the newspaper ‘Statesman’ India, October 2001.

      Suda, R., & Kamath, A. EI and Employability, www.sulekha.com  Published on 27th Nov. 2001.

      Suda, R., & Kamath, A. The spirit that moves us, www.thestatesman.net. Published on 18 Oct. 2001.

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      Steve Devlin

      Academic Staff Member - Management and Economics

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Steve Devlin

      I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and Economics.

      I first joined the Open Polytechnic in June 2010 after a career in the financial services industry spanning some 30 years.

      During my time at the Open Polytechnic I have developed and taught a range of financial services, banking and business courses.

      In 1998 I completed New Zealand Diploma in Business through the Open Polytechnic so I have first-hand experience of what it's like to be a distance-learning student!

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      Tara Hulbert

      Academic Staff Member - Business Management

      Open Polytechnic

      Read more about Tara Hulbert

      I am an Academic Staff Member inBusines Management.  I teach a range of business courses each trimester.  I also work with updating courses and writing assessments.

      I have been teaching at the tertiary level for 17 years teaching a variety of Business and Communication courses in a variety of Universities in the USA and in NZ. In addition to teaching, I have run a construction company and an organic skincare company. Most recently, I am running an online product based business through Amazon.

      I have a BA in Marketing and Communication and a MA in Communication.
      
      

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