Abdul-Razak Suleman
Tagline:Sessional Academic @ Edith Cowan University & Murdoch University
Perth WA, Australia
About
Abdul-Razak is a versatile and passionate researcher dedicated to making generational impacts. He is a casual academic pursuing a PhD at the School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University (ECU). He is also a sessional academic at Murdoch University, a research network member of the USAID-RTAC, and an HDR member of ECU's Strategic Research Centre for People, Place & Planet. Prior to joining ECU, he was an adjunct lecturer and a private HRM consultant in Ghana. His research interests and publications span diverse topics, including Green HRM Practices, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Organisational Leadership and Development, and Employee Wellbeing. He is a social mixer who enjoys interacting with people and bringing his unique perspectives to the table. Through his academic journey and scientific inquiry, Abdul-Razak aims to contribute towards creating positive societal change and leaving a lasting legacy for generations yet unborn.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
from: 2023, until: presentField of study:Human Resource ManagementSchool:Edith Cowan University
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
from: 2019, until: 2021Field of study:Human Resource ManagementSchool:University of Ghana
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
from: 2014, until: 2018Field of study:Human Resource ManagementSchool:University of Education
DescriptionResearch Project Title: "The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on Entrepreneurial Intention among Undergraduates Students in Ghana"
Journal Publication: "Exploring the factors that mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intentions among undergraduate students in Ghana" - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/APJIE-07-2019-0052
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination - WASSCE
from: 2010, until: 2013Field of study:General BusinessSchool:Shama Senior High School
Work Experiences
Casual Academic
from: 2024, until: presentOrganization:Murdoch UniversityLocation:Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Casual Academic
from: 2023, until: presentOrganization:Edith Cowan UniversityLocation:Australia · On-site
HDR Member - ECU Strategic Research Centre for People, Place & Planet
from: 2023, until: presentOrganization:Edith Cowan University
Teaching Assistant
from: 2022, until: 2022Organization:University of GhanaLocation:Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana · Hybrid
Description:I assisted in the design and tutored various undergraduate and postgraduate courses and seminars. These courses include Organisational Health and Safety Management, Change Management Organisational Behaviour Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility. I was also involved in the marking and grading of students’ assignments. Additionally, I assisted in the supervision of MSc/MBA students’ dissertations.
Adjunct Lecturer
from: 2021, until: 2023Organization:Akim State University CollegeLocation:Oda, Eastern, Ghana · Hybrid
Description:Undergraduate Course Lecturer for Organisational Leadership and Governance, Human Resource Information Systems, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Industrial Psychology, and Entrepreneurship Development.
Adjunct Lecturer
from: 2021, until: 2023Organization:Perez University CollegeLocation:Winneba, Central Region, Ghana · Hybrid
Description:Undergraduate Course Lecturer for Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM), Performance Management, Human Resource Planning, Gender and Development, Strategic HRM, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Information Systems, Industrial Relations, and Business Law.
Research And Teaching Assistant
from: 2018, until: 2019Organization:University of EducationLocation:Winneba, Central Region, Ghana · Hybrid
Description:I assisted in the design of various undergraduate course contents and the delivery of these at lectures and seminars. The courses include Principles and Practice of Management, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics, Introduction to Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning, and Organisational Behaviour. I was also involved in the assignment marking and grading of these courses. Additionally, I offered SPSS training to undergraduate final-year students writing their research project (dissertation).
Administrative Assistant
from: 2017, until: 2018Organization:Grace Excellence International SchoolLocation:Takoradi (Effia-Kuma), Ghana · On-site
Description:I assisted in the recruitment of new staff (teaching and non-teaching), filing of important documents, and the supervision of staff. I also used Microsoft Excel to prepare appraisal forms for workers to be appraised. Additionally, I attended to other relevant external stakeholders on the school’s behalf.
Business Development Manager
from: 2016, until: 2016Organization:Airtel Ghana LimitedLocation:Takoradi, Ghana · On-site
Description:I embarked on customer prospecting, filing customer complaints, and data entry.
Management Intern
from: 2015, until: 2015Organization:Metro Health Services (NHIS-Unit)Location:Sekondi, Ghana · On-site
Description:I assisted in data entry and record keeping. I also facilitated the issuance, biometric verification and renewal of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards for clients.
Publications
Green HRM Practices in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry: Antecedents, Outcomes and Future Outlook
Conference PaperPublisher:36TH ANZAM CONFERENCE (2023) WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALANDDate:2024Authors:Abdul-Razak SulemanMehran NejatiAzadeh ShafaeiJanice RedmondThe role of employee environmental commitment in the green HRM practices, turnover intentions and environmental sustainability nexus
Journal ArticlePublisher:Benchmarking: An International JournalDate:2023Authors:Abdul-Razak SulemanKwesi Amponsah-TawiahAaron Makafui AmetorwoDrug abuse and suicidal thoughts among employees: an emerging economy perspective
Journal ArticlePublisher:KybernetesDate:2023Authors:Kwesi Amponsah-TawiahJoshua King Safo LarteyAbdul-Razak SulemanEmployee empowerment and organizational commitment among employees of star-rated hotels in Ghana: does perceived supervisor support matter?
Journal ArticlePublisher:Journal of Work-Applied ManagementDate:2023Authors:Michael Kyei-FrimpongEmmanuel Kodwo AmoakoBridget Akwetey-SiawKwame Owusu BoakyeIsaac Nyarko AduAbdul-Razak SulemanAmin Abdul BawaMining safely: examining the moderating role of safety climate on mineworkers' mental health and safety behavior nexus
Journal ArticlePublisher:KybernetesDate:2023Authors:Emmanuel Kodwo AmoakoSaviour Ayertey NubuorAbdul-Razak SulemanAmin Abdul BawaBridget Akwetey-SiawEnvironmentally Sustainable Business Practices in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises: A Sub-Saharan African Country Perspective
Journal ArticlePublisher:Business Perspectives and ResearchDate:2023Authors:Prince Dacosta AnamanIbrahim Anyass AhmedAbdul-Razak SulemanGloria Ama DzakahThe curious case of green human resource management practices in the Ghanaian manufacturing industry; a reality or a mirage?
Journal ArticlePublisher:Management of Environmental Quality: An International JournalDate:2022Authors:Abdul-Razak SulemanKwesi Amponsah-TawiahIsaac Nyarko AduKwame Owusu BoakyeJob Rotation Practices and Employees Performance: Do Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Matter?
Journal ArticlePublisher:SEISENSE Business ReviewDate:2022Authors:Abdul-Razak SulemanBernard Bekuni Boawei BingabKwame Owusu BoakyeRichard Sam-MensahIn search of performance-oriented leadership behaviours in the Ghanaian financial service sector: the role of knowledge sharing
Journal ArticlePublisher:Journal of Work-Applied ManagementDate:2022Authors:Michael Kyei-FrimpongIsaac Nyarko AduAbdul-Razak SulemanKwame Owusu BoakyeExploring the factors that mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intentions among undergraduate students in Ghana
Journal ArticlePublisher:Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and EntrepreneurshipDate:2020Authors:Isaac Nyarko AduKwame Owusu BoakyeAbdul-Razak SulemanBernard Bekuni Boawei Bingab
Skills
- University Lecturing
- Academic Writing
- Research Support
- Sustainability
- Climate Change Risk Analysis
- Academic Research
- Time Management
- Analytical Skills
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Team Management