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Dr.Mohamed Hussein Kamel Azab Behery
Associate Professor
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Overview
Dr. Behery's academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Menoufia University's Faculty of Commerce in 1995, after which he served as a Management Lecturer for five years. In 1997, he achieved his M.B.A., and later, in 2005, he completed his Ph.D. in Management at the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, accredited by AACSB.
From 2006 to 2009, Dr. Behery contributed actively to the international accreditation process (AACSB) while working as an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Dubai's School of Business. Subsequently, he joined the University of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in February 2010 and, over the course of five years, ascended to the position of Associate Professor. During his tenure, he remained deeply involved in the university's pursuit of international accreditation (AACSB).
In August 2015, Dr. Behery returned to his alma mater, the Faculty of Commerce at Menoufia University in Egypt, where he continued to teach until December 2018 when he was promoted to the esteemed rank of Professor of Management. He also took on the role of coordinating the English Section of the College of Business. His dedication led to a subsequent promotion to the position of Associate Dean for Environmental Affairs and Community Service at the university.
In January 2019, Dr. Behery re-joined the University of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, now serving as a Senior Associate Professor of Management within the School of Business. His teaching responsibilities span across undergraduate, M.B.A., D.B.A., and Ph.D. programs. Dr. Mohamed Behery boasts a remarkable track record of receiving numerous teaching accolades throughout his illustrious career. His teaching portfolio encompasses a wide array of courses and subjects, including but not limited to Central Issues in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Productivity, International Human Resource Management, Job Evaluation and Performance Measurement, Corporate Performance Management (The Balanced Scorecard), Leadership, Management and Organizational Behavior, and Leading Change and Innovation.
Dr. Behery's research contributions in the domains of leadership, human resource management, and organizational behavior have been published in internationally renowned journals, some of which are indexed by ADBC and SCOPUS. Furthermore, he has diligently supervised numerous M.S.C., D.B.A., and Ph.D. students. Dr. Behery actively engaged with the Center for Executive Development at the University of Dubai, where he conducted various training sessions for prestigious clients including the Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Police, DEWA, and Dubai Customs.
From 2006 to 2009, Dr. Behery contributed actively to the international accreditation process (AACSB) while working as an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Dubai's School of Business. Subsequently, he joined the University of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in February 2010 and, over the course of five years, ascended to the position of Associate Professor. During his tenure, he remained deeply involved in the university's pursuit of international accreditation (AACSB).
In August 2015, Dr. Behery returned to his alma mater, the Faculty of Commerce at Menoufia University in Egypt, where he continued to teach until December 2018 when he was promoted to the esteemed rank of Professor of Management. He also took on the role of coordinating the English Section of the College of Business. His dedication led to a subsequent promotion to the position of Associate Dean for Environmental Affairs and Community Service at the university.
In January 2019, Dr. Behery re-joined the University of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, now serving as a Senior Associate Professor of Management within the School of Business. His teaching responsibilities span across undergraduate, M.B.A., D.B.A., and Ph.D. programs. Dr. Mohamed Behery boasts a remarkable track record of receiving numerous teaching accolades throughout his illustrious career. His teaching portfolio encompasses a wide array of courses and subjects, including but not limited to Central Issues in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Productivity, International Human Resource Management, Job Evaluation and Performance Measurement, Corporate Performance Management (The Balanced Scorecard), Leadership, Management and Organizational Behavior, and Leading Change and Innovation.
Dr. Behery's research contributions in the domains of leadership, human resource management, and organizational behavior have been published in internationally renowned journals, some of which are indexed by ADBC and SCOPUS. Furthermore, he has diligently supervised numerous M.S.C., D.B.A., and Ph.D. students. Dr. Behery actively engaged with the Center for Executive Development at the University of Dubai, where he conducted various training sessions for prestigious clients including the Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Police, DEWA, and Dubai Customs.
Education
In 2016, the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities granted him the prestigious title of full professor, which was subsequently approved by the University of Menoufia Council.
He attained the position of Associate Professor in Management at the College of Business Administration (COBA) of the University of Abu Dhabi in 2012.
In 2011, the Department of Business Administration within the Faculty of Commerce at Menoufia University in Egypt honored him with the designation of Associate Professor in Management.
He earned his Ph.D. in management from the School of Business and Management at Glasgow University (AACSB) in 2005. His doctoral thesis bore the title "Change and Culture: The Balanced Scorecard and the Egyptian Fertilizer Manufacturing Sector."
Teaching Areas
Teaching and Research Interests
Human Resource Management and Advancement
Leadership Development
Organizational Behaviour Dynamics
Balanced Scorecard & Performance Evaluation/Management
Negotiation Skills in Business
Corporate Culture
Change and Innovation in Organizations
Recognition and Awards
Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2010-2011 (Abu Dhabi University, College of Business Administration, U.A.E.) (AACSB) Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011-2012 (Abu Dhabi University, College of Business Administration, U.A.E.) (AACSB) Chancellor's Innovation Award Fall 2011-2012 (Abu Dhabi University, College of Business Administration, U.A.E.) (AACSB) Peer Recognition Award Fall 2011-2012 (Abu Dhabi University, College of Business Administration, U.A.E.) (AACSB) Loyalty Award Spring 2014-2015 (Abu Dhabi University, College of Business Administration, U.A.E.) (AACSB) Environmental Excellence Award 2017-2018 (Faculty of Commerce, Menoufia UniversityWork Experience
Currently, he holds the position of Senior Associate Professor in Management & Human Resource Management (H.R.M.) on a full-time basis at the School of Business, University of Dubai (U.D.), U.A.E. The appointment aligns with AACSB accreditation and commenced on January 3, 2019.
He served as a Professor of Management & HRM (part-time) at the School of Business, Nile University, Egypt, while on officially sanctioned leave from September 2018 to January 1st, 2019.
In his role as Vice Dean for Environmental Affairs & Community Service and Professor of Management & H.R.M. on a full-time basis, he contributed to the Department of Business Administration within the Faculty of Commerce at Menoufia University, Egypt, starting from September 2018 to the present, with a temporary assignment in the U.A.E.
During August 2016 to August 2017, he assumed the position of Academic Coordinator for the College of Business's English Section while holding the title of Professor of Management & H.R.M. on a full-time basis at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce, Menoufia University, Egypt. This appointment was conducted under official approval for working in the U.A.E.
He served as an Associate Professor of Management & H.R.M. on a full-time basis at the Department of Business Administration and concurrently acted as the College Coordinator for the English Section at the Faculty of Commerce, Menoufia University, Egypt, from August 2015 to August 2016.
His professional journey also encompassed the role of Associate Professor of Management & H.R.M. on a full-time basis at the College of Business Administration (COBA), Abu Dhabi University, U.A.E., adhering to AACSB accreditation standards. This tenure, complemented by official leave to work in the U.A.E., spanned from March 2012 to July 2015.
He commenced his academic career as an Assistant Professor of Management & H.R.M. on a full-time basis at the College of Business Administration (COBA), University of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., while on officially approved leave to work in the U.A.E., during the period from February 2010 to February 2012.
He initially assumed the role of Assistant Professor of Management (Full-Time) at the College of Business Administration (C.B.A.), University of Dubai (U.D.), U.A.E., accredited by AACSB, while on officially approved leave to work in the U.A.E., beginning in August 2006 and concluding in July 2010.
Research
Blind Refereed Journals - Published & Accepted Papers (Scopus and/or ADBC listed)
1 Behery, M.H. and Paton, R.A. (2008), "Performance appraisal‐cultural fit: organizational outcomes within the U.A.E.", Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 34-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/17537980810861501
2 Behery, M. (2008) Leadership behavior that really count in an organization’s performance in the Middle East: the case of Dubai, Journal of leadership studies, Volume 2, No. 2, pp. 06-21, Wiley InterScience publications https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.20058
3 Behery, M.H. (2009), "Person/organization job‐fitting and affective commitment to the organization: Perspectives from the U.A.E.", Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 179-196. https://doi.org/10.1108/13527600910953928
4 Behery, M.H. and Ibrahim Eldomiaty, T. (2010), "Stakeholders‐oriented banks and bank performance: Perspectives from international business management", International Journal of Commerce and Management, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 120-150. https://doi.org/10.1108/10569211011057254
5 Behery, M. (2011), "High involvement work practices that really count: perspectives from the U.A.E.", International Journal of Commerce and Management, Vol. 21 No. 1, pp. 21-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/10569211111111685
6 Eldomiaty, T., Behery, M., Ju Choi, C. and Ramzy, O.A. (2011), "Indices, firm identity and performance: implications from the European financial services", European Business Review, Vol. 23 No. 5, pp. 524-544. https://doi.org/10.1108/09555341111158146
7 Behery, M., Paton, R.A. and Hussain, R. (2012), "Psychological contract and organizational commitment: The mediating effect of transformational leadership", Competitiveness Review, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 299-319. https://doi.org/10.1108/10595421211247141
8 Behery, M., Jabeen, F. and Parakandi, M. (2014), "Adopting a contemporary performance management system : A fast-growth small-to-medium enterprise (FGSME) in the U.A.E.", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 63 No. 1, pp. 22-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-07-2012-0076
9 Alsalami, E., Behery, M., and Abdullah, S. (2014). Transformational Leadership and Its Effects on Organizational Learning and Innovation: Evidence from Dubai, Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, Vol 19, No. 4, pp. 61-81. Taylor & Francis Ltd.
10 Al-Murawwi, M., Behery, M. Papanastassiou, M., and Mian A., (Spring 2014). Examining the relationship between Organizational Culture and Knowledge Management: The Moderation Effect of Organizational Divisions at an Abu Dhabi Gas Company, S.A.M. Advanced Management Journal. Vol 79, No. 2, pp. 48-59.
11 Jabeen, F., Behery, M. and Abu Elanain, H. (2015), "Examining the relationship between the psychological contract and organisational commitment: The mediating effect of transactional leadership in the U.A.E. context", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 23 No. 1, pp. 102-122. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-10-2014-0812
12 Al-Nasser, A. and Behery, M. (2015), "Examining the relationship between organizational coaching and workplace counterproductive behaviours in the United Arab Emirates", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 378-403. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-08-2014-0793
13 Behery, M. (2016), A New Look at Transformational Leadership and organizational Identification: A mediation effect of followership style in a non-western context, Journal of Applied Management and entrepreneurship, Vol 21, No. 2, pp. 70-94. DOI:[10.9774/GLEAF.3709.2016.ap.00006]
14 Parakandi, M., Behery, M. (2016). Sustainable human resources : Examining the status of organizational work–life balance practices in the U.A.E. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Vol 55, March, pp.1370-1379, ISSN 1364-0321,http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.07.095
15 Behery, M. and Al-Nasser, A. (2016), "Examining the impact of leadership style and coaching on employees’ commitment and trust: Mediation effect of bullying and job alienation", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 291-314. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-03-2014-0749
16 Behery, M., Abdallah, S., Parakandi, M., Kukunuru, S. G. (2016),"Psychological contracts and intention to leave with mediation effect of organizational commitment and employee satisfaction at times of recession", Review of International Business and Strategy, Vol. 26, No. 2 pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RIBS-01-2014-0013
17 Behery, M., & Al-Nasser, A., and Parakandi, M,” (2017): Examining the effect of leadership on women’s career paths in the Middle-East: A mediation effect of the glass ceiling in the United Arab Emirates” Journal of Competitiveness Studies (J.C.S.). American Society for competitiveness. Indiana Vol. 25, Iss. 3/4, 266-286
18 Jabeen F., & Behery M., (2017) "Exploring the status and effects of balanced scorecard adoption in the non-western context: Evidence from the Middle East", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 36 Issue: 8, pp.1063-1075, https://doi.org/10.1108/JMD-05-2016-0077
19 Jabeen, F., Katsioloudes, M., Zamberi Bin Ahmad, S. and Behery, M. (2018), "Azza and her ARJMST brand: which way forward?", Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Vol. 8 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-10-2014-0249
20 Behery M., Al-Nasser A.D., Jabeen F., and El Rawas A. S. (2018) Toxic Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Mediation Effect of Followers’ Trust and Commitment in the Middle East”, International Journal of Business and Society (IJBS), Vol. 19, No 3. pp. 793-815
21 Behery, M., & Abdallah , S. (2019). Organizational environment best practices: Empirical evidence from the U.A.E. Journal of Research in Emerging Markets, 1(3), 27-39. https://doi.org/10.30585/jrems.v1i3.343
22 Anadol, Y. and Behery, M. (2020), "Humanistic leadership in the U.A.E. context", Cross Cultural & Strategic Management, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 645-664. https://doi.org/10.1108/CCSM-01-2020-0023
23 Behery, M. (2022), "Single-rating, multi-rating 360° performance management and organizational outcomes: evidence from the U.A.E.", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 47-83. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-03-2020-2095
24 Behery, M. (2022), "Cosmopolitanism and organizational commitment: a mediation effect of organizational citizenship behavior within the U.A.E.", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-04-2021-2716
25 Tabche, I., Behery, M.H. and Bin Ahmad, K.Z. (2022), "Resonant leadership and organizational citizenship behavior: a moderated-mediation analysis of followers’ resilience", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-02-2022-0069 Scopus (Q1)
26 Tabche, I. Behery, M.H. and Ahmad, K. (2022). Resonant Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Followers' Resilience. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-02-2022-0069 Scopus (Q1)
- AlMutawa, S.E., Ahmad, K.Z., Behery, M.H. and Tabche, I. (2023), "A moderated-mediated model for examining the impact of fear of pandemic on employees’ turnover intention in Dubai’s hospitality and tourism industry", Journal of Asia Business Studies, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JABS-06-2022-0213
