Research

Higher

Degree

students

who

have

submitted

their

theses

and

currently

working

on

the

feedback

from

the

examination

board

and

expected

to

complete

in

February

2016:

Elizabeth Kassab

Difficulties in implementing HR Systems and strategies in Lebanese Private Universities: The case of using connections and clout to hire and promote staff. SYNOPSIS: The effects on how the lack of implementation of HR systems and strategies, affects the corporate culture of the University. To show the effects on the organization when employing staff using connections and clout and not HR criteria. As well as having the inability to sustain a competitive advantage as Human Capital is not placed in the right areas and disciplines. This thesis will also give a detailed study on educational backgrounds and qualifications of administrators in the private academic sector. Hence it will link the effects on the HR systems of Lebanese private universities.

Hatem ElZein

The Military Media of "the Islamic Resistance" - the Military Arm of Hezbollah- History, Messages and Objectives SYNOPSIS: The project aims to study the messages and propaganda of the "Islamic Resistance"-the military arm of Hezbollah. It will explore the identity and ideology of the "Islamic Resistance", which appeared in 1982 and launched military operations against the Israeli troops in Southern Lebanon. The "Islamic Resistance" expresses the core culture and ideology of Hezbollah.

Research Higher Degree students in

progress:

Amalia Abu Hamida

The Association between the Successful Implementation and Improvement of TWM Standards and Competitive Strategies to Increase Students Enrolment in Jordanian HE Sector.

Said Saleh Ahmed AL Tubi

Teacher Professional Development Practices Appropriate for Post-Basic Education School Teachers in Oman.

Akram Al Jazzazi

Consumers’ Perceptions of Banking Service Quality: Evidence from Jordan.

Research Supervision

Dr Abdulhakim Abushkewa

Analysis

of

Economic

Policy

of

Foreign

Direct

Investment: A case study of Libya

SYNOPSIS: This research looks at the controversial issue of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Libya. Libya is a capital surplus country, but it still needs to invite foreign investments. Therefore, an empirical question arises: why does Libya being a capital surplus country require FDI to develop its economy? The research is also expected to reveal some interesting facts such as, why most FDI in Libya is concentrating mainly in the petroleum sector and other sectors are ignored, such as education, health, transport, manufacturing, technology, trade etc. The complex empirical field for this study would require a close examination of the guidelines and agreements between foreign investors and the Libyan Foreign Investment Board (LFIB). It will also examine the pattern and distribution of FDI in Libya during the international economic sanction and following the recent removal of that sanction.

Dr Khalid Salim

Economic transition in Libya and its impact on the

Libyan banking sector

SYNOPSIS: This research project examines the impacts of Libya’s recent economic transition from a state sponsored socialism to a market economy system on the banking sector. Libya had adopted socialism in 1969 and moved back to the market economy system in recent years. The Libyan banking sector plays a critical role in the economic development of the country. Any economic shift from socialism to a market-based economy affects this sector. This project examines the forces behind these changes, their impacts on the sourcing of funds, investment, lending, borrowing and other operational decisions by banks. It will also explore the positive and negative impacts such changes had on the Libyan banking sector.

DR Wessam Abughalia

The Impacts of International Economic Embargoes on

Libyan Banks, Financial Institutions and its Economy.

SYNOPSIS: Due to the complex relationship between foreign politics and national economic systems, international economic embargoes have appeared as one of the most contested issues in the world. Studies have attempted to explain the reasons and, effects of international sanctions, and coping strategies of target nations.

Professional Doctorate

I have also been involved, in association with Professor John Dekkers and Associate Professor Mike Horsley, as an Industry Supervisor, enabling the success of two Professional Doctorate candidates, sponsored by UAE Ministry of Education:

Dr Sulaiman Al Nuaimi:

Attracting and retaining male Emirati teachers in Abu Dhabi Schools: An action plan

DR Abdullah Al Nuaimi:

Attracting and retaining male Emirati teachers in Abu Dhabi Schools: An action plan