Research Themes

My research focuses on advancing understanding in key areas critical to organizational success: transformational leadership, employee engagement, organizational culture, and trust in the workplace. I explore how leadership adaptation influences organizational effectiveness, how engagement strategies drive performance and retention, and how cultivating a strong, inclusive culture supports innovation and growth. Central to my work is the role of trust as a foundation for high-performing, resilient organizations. My research aims to bridge theory and practice, offering actionable insights for leaders navigating today’s complex business environments.


Selected Publications: Papers


Transformational Leadership: Are Leaders Open to a New “CALL”? Challenges, Adaptation, Leadership and Learning

Shahid. A

Open Journal of Business and Management, 2024

The Employee Engagement Framework: High Impact Drivers and Outcomes

Shahid. A

Journal of Management Research, 2019

Employee Intention to Stay: An Environment Based on Trust and Motivation

Shahid. A

Journal of Management Research, 2018

Integrity & Trust: The Defining Principles of Great Workplaces

Shahid. A, Azhar. S

Journal of Management Research

Gaining Employee Commitment: Linking to Organizational Effectiveness

Shahid. A, Azhar. S

Journal of Management Research

Sketching Effective Faculty Professional Development Framework

Shahid. A, Azhar. S

Asian Journal of Business Management


Selected Publications: Articles


More Than Words: Why Communication Defines Great Professors.

2025, April 26

Taking Control: Empowering Yourself to Change Your Life

2023, December 22

My thoughts

2023, October 26

What should I do with Mid-Semester feedback?

2021, November 01

A balance that sets the purpose: Excellence & Trust

2021, October 28

Culturally responsive teacher

2020, January 24

Reflection: A strategy to develop and improve

2019, December 23

Boring, Long and Ineffective Lectures: Is my student awake or asleep?

2019, November 19

The Importance of Engaging Participation

2019, April 24

An atmosphere of intellectual motivation for students

2019, April 5

Faculty Perspective of Faculty Development

Academic Leader, Magna Publication, 28(7)

2012

AS OF JUNE 2025

Research Metrics

508

TOTAL CITATIONS

7

H-INDEX

6

I10-INDEX

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