Mathew Abraham

Contact

• workRoom EB23 1st Floor, Block E (Orange building)
  Malaysia Campus
  Jalan Broga
  43500 Semenyih
  Selangor Darul Ehsan
  Malaysia
• work+6 (03) 8924 8286
• fax+6 (03) 8924 8019
• Mathew.Abraham@nottingham.edu.my

Biography

Dr Mathew is an Associate Professor of Organisation Behaviour at Nottingham University Business School Malaysia. Prior to his current higher education academic portfolio, he was an HR practitioner in a medium-sized logistics company for 8 years. Dr Mathew's area of teaching expertise for 25 years is in Management, Organisation Behaviour and HRM. In addition, he has also vast experience in faculty and school administration. He has held directorship positions for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree course management. He has conducted executive education programmes on new leaders' development and change management for companies such as Gleneagles, AstraZeneca, MMC Corporation, UEM Sunrise, Sime Darby Auto and JPA. He currently does research on HRM practices in SMEs. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK and a Malaysian HRDF (Human Resource Development Fund) Certified Trainer.

Expertise Summary

My expertise is in the area of human resource management. Specifically researching on recruitment and selection systems and understanding the significance of PO and PJ fit. In addition I develop and conduct executive education programmes targeting new managers and leaders as part of career development plans.

Teaching Summary

Currently, my teaching encompasses modules related to Organisation Behaviour & Management. The modules are Organisation Behavior and Cross-Cultural Management for undergraduate and Managing… read more

Research Summary

Human Resource - Recruitment & Selection processes; Industrial Relations - domestic inquiry, Training & Development practices; Team and group dynamics; managerial behaviour and effectiveness.… read more

Selected Publications

• THOMAS, S., SUBRAMANIAM, S., ABRAHAM, M., TOO, L.S. and BEH, L.S, 2011. Trials of large group teaching in Malaysian private universities: a cross sectional study of teaching medicine and other disciplines. BMC Research Notes, 4 (337).

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Currently, my teaching encompasses modules related to Organisation Behaviour & Management. The modules are Organisation Behavior and Cross-Cultural Management for undergraduate and Managing People & Organisations for MSc programmes and Leadership, People & Organisation Capability. Previous modules include Human Resource Management; Change Management; Designing and Managing Organisations.

Current Research

Human Resource - Recruitment & Selection processes; Industrial Relations - domestic inquiry, Training & Development practices; Team and group dynamics; managerial behaviour and effectiveness. Also some elements on student teaching and learning dynamics.

• KALIANNAN, M, DARMALINGGAM, D., DORASAMY, M. and ABRAHAM, M., 2023. Inclusive talent development as a key talent management approach: A systematic literature review Human Resource Management Review. 33(1),
• ABRAHAM, M, KALIANNAN, M, AVVARI, V. M. and THOMAS, S, 2023. Reframing talent acquisition, retention practices for organisational commitment in Malaysian SMEs: A managerial perspective Journal of General Management.
• KALIANNAN, M., ABRAHAM, M. and PONNUSAMY, V., 2016. Effective talent management in Malaysian SMES: A proposed framework The Journal of Developing Areas. 50(5), 393-401
• ABRAHAM, M., KALIANNAN, M., MOHAN, A.V. and THOMAS, S., 2015. A review Of SMEs recruitment and selection dilemma: Finding a ‘FIT’. The Journal of Developing Areas. 49(5), 335-342
• KALIANNAN, M. and ABRAHAM, M., 2015. Effective talent management in Malaysian SMEs: A proposed framework In: Asia Pacific Conference on Business and Social Sciences (in Partnership with The Journal of Developing Areas).
• THOMAS, S., CHIE, Q.T., ABRAHAM, M., JALARAJAN, S.R. and BEH, L.S., 2014. A qualitative review of literature on peer review of teaching in higher education: An application of the SWOT framework. Review of Educational Research. 84(1), 112-159
• ABRAHAM, M., KALIANNAN, M., AVVARI V. M. and THOMAS, S., 2014. A Review Of SMEs Recruitment and Selection Dilemma: Finding a ‘FIT’ In: Australian Academy of Business and Social Sciences Conference 2014 (in partnership with The Journal of Developing Areas).
• THOMAS, S., SUBRAMANIAM, S., ABRAHAM, M., TOO, L.S. and BEH, L.S, 2011. Trials of large group teaching in Malaysian private universities: a cross sectional study of teaching medicine and other disciplines. BMC Research Notes, 4 (337).
• THOMAS, S. and ABRAHAM, M., 2011. Leadership & Management Practices in Health Care Delivery. In: Global Academy of Business & Economic Research, Issues in Global Research in Business & Economics, Dubai.
• SUBRAMANIAM, S., THOMAS, S. and ABRAHAM, M., 2009. Trials of large group teaching in a university setting In: International Conference on Innovation in Teaching and Management of Higher Education,International Academic Conference, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam.
• ABRAHAM, M., 2006. HR Best Practices In: International Conference on Globalization of Business, Organised by INTI International University College. (In Press.)
• ABRAHAM, M., 2006. International Business Content Writer for E- Learning Module (published for On-Line Education), INTI International University College. (In Press.)
• ABRAHAM, M., THOMAS, S. and JASSEL, J.S, 2004. Fresh Graduates from Local Colleges/Universities in the Job Market: An Assessment of Their Interview Performance In: December 2004, Conference: Undertaking Academic Research: Doing It Right, Doing It Well, Organised by INTI International University College. (In Press.)
• ABRAHAM, M., 2004. Human Resource Management Content Writer for E- Learning Module (published for On-Line Education), INTI International University College. (In Press.)
• ABRAHAM, M., 2003. Management of Organisations Content Writer for E-Learning Module (published for On- Line Education), INTI International University College. (In Press.)
• ABRAHAM, M., 2002. Foundations of Business Content Writer for E-Learning Module (published for On-Line Education), INTI International University College. (In Press.)