Creative Problem Solving for Managers: Developing Skills for Decision Making and Innovation
Published by
Persian Gulf University Publications
Summary
Translation of Tony Proctor's work on creative problem solving and decision-making for managers.
Ebrahim Rajabpour
Associate Professor & Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics
Bushehr, IR.About
Highly accomplished Associate Professor and academic leader with a PhD in Advanced Human Resources Management, leveraging over a decade of experience in higher education, research, and strategic HR consulting. Proven expertise in organizational behavior, talent management, strategic HR planning, and information systems, demonstrated through 40+ peer-reviewed publications and leadership roles in academic administration. Adept at bridging theory and practice to drive organizational effectiveness and foster talent development in diverse professional settings.
Work
Persian Gulf University
|Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics
Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Leads the Faculty of Business and Economics, providing strategic direction and overseeing all academic and administrative operations to drive institutional growth and educational excellence.
Highlights
Provided strategic leadership for the Faculty of Business and Economics, steering academic programs and research initiatives.
Managed comprehensive administrative operations, including budget oversight and resource allocation for faculty goals.
Fostered a culture of academic excellence and innovation, contributing to the university's reputation.
Sahand Rubber Industries Company
|Human Resources Consultant
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Provides strategic human resources consulting to enhance talent management and organizational development within a leading industrial company.
Highlights
Advises on advanced HR strategies, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and development to support business objectives.
Develops and implements HR initiatives aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Collaborates with leadership to align HR practices with overall corporate strategy, contributing to long-term success.
Persian Gulf University
|Associate Professor, Department of Business Management
Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Serves as an Associate Professor, conducting extensive research, teaching diverse courses in HR and Management, and contributing to academic and professional development.
Highlights
Authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals (including JCR-indexed) and conference proceedings, advancing knowledge in HR and Management.
Taught 15+ diverse courses across Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD levels, including Advanced HR Management, MIS, and Organizational Behavior, impacting hundreds of students.
Supervised numerous PhD and Master's theses, guiding advanced research in human capital and information systems.
Translated and authored 4 books on strategic HR and creative problem-solving, disseminating key management concepts.
Contributed to university governance and academic development through active participation in various committees (e.g., administrative process review, suggestion system, virtual education, productivity).
Persian Gulf University
|Deputy Dean for Education, Faculty of Business and Economics
Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Managed educational programs and curriculum development for the Faculty of Business and Economics, enhancing teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
Highlights
Oversaw educational program development and managed curriculum updates for the faculty, impacting student learning.
Implemented strategies to improve teaching methodologies and assessed their effectiveness, leading to enhanced student outcomes.
Collaborated with department heads and faculty to ensure academic offerings were aligned with industry demands and institutional goals.
Persian Gulf University
|Head of Planning & Monitoring, Education Department
Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Led planning and monitoring initiatives for the Education Department, developing systems for tracking performance and streamlining administrative processes.
Highlights
Developed and implemented robust planning and monitoring systems to track educational performance and quality metrics.
Streamlined departmental processes, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of educational administration.
Analyzed data to inform strategic decisions, contributing to continuous improvement in educational program delivery.
Mostazafan Foundation of Islamic Revolution
|Human Resources Consultant
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Provided strategic HR consulting, including developing strategic HR plans, auditing programs, and designing competency models for a large foundation and its subsidiaries.
Highlights
Developed and audited strategic HR planning initiatives for the foundation group, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Designed and implemented competency models, optimizing talent identification and development processes.
Conducted multiple assessment centers for manager development across 3+ subsidiary holdings, improving leadership capabilities.
Research Institute of Petroleum Industry
|Human Resources Consultant
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Managed projects focused on competency model design and career path development for knowledge workers within the petroleum industry.
Highlights
Led the design and development of a competency model specifically for knowledge workers, enhancing talent management.
Developed and implemented career path frameworks, supporting professional growth and retention of skilled employees.
Collaborated with industry experts to tailor HR solutions that addressed unique challenges in the petroleum sector.
Golrang Pakhsh Awal Company (Golrang Distribution Holdings)
|Human Resources Expert
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Managed HR functions including training system design, performance appraisal implementation, and recruitment for a major distribution holding.
Highlights
Designed and implemented a comprehensive training system, improving employee skill sets and performance across the holding.
Developed and executed performance appraisal processes, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and improvement.
Collaborated on recruitment and employment processes, contributing to the strategic staffing of key roles within the organization.
Bushehr Province Agricultural Jihad
|Head of Office Automation and Planning & Budget Collaboration
Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Led office automation initiatives and collaborated on planning and budget processes, enhancing administrative efficiency and resource allocation for the agricultural sector.
Highlights
Directed office automation projects, significantly improving administrative efficiency and digital data management.
Collaborated closely with the planning and budget section, contributing to strategic resource allocation decisions.
Managed initiatives aimed at modernizing administrative workflows, supporting operational effectiveness within the agricultural sector.
Education
University of Tehran
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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PhD
Advanced Human Resources Management
Courses
Thesis: Designing a Career Path Management Model for Knowledge Workers (Case Study: Knowledge Workers of Petroleum Industry Research Institute)
Allameh Tabataba'i University
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Master
Information Technology Management (Information Systems)
Grade: 16.00/20
Courses
Thesis: Assessment of e-Readiness in Subsidiary Companies of a Parent Company (Case Study: Tamin Pharmaceutical Investment Company)
Persian Gulf University
Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Bachelor
Industrial Management
Grade: 17.11/20
Publications
Green and Non-Green Outcomes of Green Human Resource Management in Petrochemical Companies.
Published by
Quarterly of Strategic Studies in Oil and Energy Industry
Summary
Study on the outcomes of green HR management in petrochemical sector.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Published by
Negah Danesh Publications
Summary
Translation of Ananda Das Gupta's work on Strategic Human Resource Management.
Guide to Creative Thinking (Step-by-Step Guide to Business Problem Solving)
Published by
Negah Danesh Publications
Summary
Translation of Chris Griffiths & Melina Costi's work on creative thinking and problem-solving.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Published by
Saffar Publications
Summary
Translation of Michael Armstrong's work on Strategic Human Resource Management.
Meritocracy and its Implementation in Organizations: A Qualitative Study.
Published by
Governmental Management Outlook Quarterly
Summary
Qualitative research on meritocracy implementation in organizations.
Impact of Innovation Culture on HR Management and Organizational Performance with AI Mediation.
Published by
11th National Conference on Modern Studies and Research in Humanities, Management and Entrepreneurship, Iran
Summary
Conference paper on innovation culture, HR, and AI in organizational performance.
The Sport-for-All Development Strategies Based on Social Marketing Approach.
Published by
Sports Business Journal (SBJ)
Summary
Strategies for 'Sport-for-All' development using a social marketing approach.
Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of green human resource management using a hybrid fuzzy AHP and type-2 fuzzy DEMATEL approach.
Published by
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Summary
Research on Green HR Management implementation using hybrid fuzzy AHP and DEMATEL.
Gamification Driver Soft modelling of Learning Management Systems in Covid-19 Pandemic.
Published by
International Journal of Knowledge Processing Studies
Summary
Study on gamification drivers in LMS during Covid-19 pandemic.
Languages
Persian
English
Skills
Human Resources Management
Strategic HR Planning, Talent Management, Competency Modeling, Performance Management, Recruitment & Selection, Organizational Behavior Management, HR Process Design & Implementation, Leadership Development, Assessment Center Evaluation, Organizational Culture.
Academic Leadership & Education
Curriculum Development, Teaching & Mentoring, Research Methodology (Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods), Academic Administration, Educational Program Oversight, Thesis Supervision.
Data Analysis & Software
SPSS, LISRELL, AMOS, PLS, Data Analysis, System Analysis & Design, Management Information Systems.
Strategic & Organizational Development
Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Change Management, Project Management, Digital Transformation, Organizational Development.
Projects
Identifying Youth Employment Capacities in Bushehr Province
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Summary
Research on youth employment challenges and solutions in Bushehr Province, identifying key capacities and proposing strategic interventions.
Employee Empowerment, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Entrepreneurship Model
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Summary
Designed and tested a model examining the mediating role of employee empowerment in the relationship between knowledge management and organizational entrepreneurship, with a case study on the Social Security Organization of Iran.
Pathology of Outsourcing Civil Registration Services
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Summary
Investigated the opportunities and challenges associated with outsourcing civil registration services, identifying critical success factors and potential pitfalls.
Impact of COVID-19 on Cooperative Businesses in Bushehr Province
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Summary
Research project investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operations and sustainability of cooperative businesses in Bushehr Province.
Competency Model Design & Development for Mostazafan Foundation
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Summary
Designed and developed a comprehensive competency model for the Mostazafan Foundation to standardize talent assessment and development.
Strategic HR Planning Development for Mostazafan Foundation Group
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Summary
Developed strategic human resource management planning tailored for the Mostazafan Foundation Group.
Training System Design & Implementation for Golrang Pakhsh Awal Holding
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Summary
Designed and implemented a comprehensive training system for Golrang Pakhsh Awal Holding, enhancing employee skills and organizational capabilities.
Talent Management Strategy Impact on Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction
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Summary
National research project focused on presenting a model to investigate the impact of talent management strategy on organizational commitment and job satisfaction of employees.