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Meet Mr. Masroor Ali Soomro, a passionate and dynamic professional in the field of Management and HR. Currently working as a full-time permanent Senior faculty member for HR & OB at Sukkur IBA University. He is also a professional corporate training consultant offering his expertise in soft skills, technical skills, and HR training consultancy services. With a keen interest in time management, stress management, conflict management, change management, attitude management, leadership, decision making, behavioral modeling, and employee performance management, Mr. Soomro is a go-to person for all your professional training needs.
Mr. Soomro's academic qualifications are impressive and showcase his dedication towards learning and growth. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Human Resource Management from IQRA University Main Campus Karachi, and an equivalency in Master of Philosophy in HRM from Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. In addition to this, he has completed several diplomas in management sciences and information technology from SZABIST and Sindh Board of Technical Education Karachi, Pakistan.
A researcher with interests in digital HRM, innovation HRM, transformational leadership, AI in HRM, and sustainable/green HRM. Your research explores the potential of technology and innovative practices to transform HRM practices and enhance employee performance and well-being. He is also interested in the potential of AI to automate and improve HR processes, and in exploring sustainable HRM practices that align with environmental concerns. Overall, his research seeks to create positive change in HRM practices for the benefit of employees, organizations, and the environment
With his expertise and experience, Mr. Soomro has also served as an external associate trainer consultant for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL), the pioneering gas company of Pakistan in the energy sector.
Mr. Soomro's teaching methodology is innovative and engaging, focusing on participative learning in class where students contribute to course content. He uses role-plays, movies, multimedia presentations, cases, and simulations to make his lectures more interactive and effective.
Furthermore, his professional certifications from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, showcase his commitment towards continued professional development and growth.
With his vast knowledge and experience, he can help you achieve your professional goals and take your career to new heights.
Qualifications
Degree
From
Major
Year
Masters of Philosophy - M.Phil (Equivalency)
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
Human Resource Management and Leadership
2022
Masters of Business Administration
IQRA University Main Compus Karachi
Human Resource Management and Leadership
2011
Professional Specialization
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Leading: Human Resource Management and Leadership
2023
Professional Specialization
Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization
2023
Professional Specialization
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Leading People and Teams Specialization
2022
Professional Specialization
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers Specialization
2022
Professional Certification
University of Glasgow - Adam Smith Business School
Diversity and Inclusion in Education
2022
Professional Certification
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
Hiring Practices
2022
Professional Certification
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
Human Resources Analytics
2022
Diploma In Management Science
(SZABIST) Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Management and Leadership
2005
Projects
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Title
Year
1
Soomro, M. A. (2019). Employees’ CSR perceptions and organizational citizenship behaviors for the environment: The mediating roles of organizational identification and environmental orientation fit. Paper presented in the 3rd International Conference on Business, Economics and Education Management (ICBEM) at Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur, Pakistan.
2023
2
Soomro, M. A. (2022). Green human resource management and employees’ green creativity: The roles of pro-green behavioral intention and individual environmental values. Presented in 10th Asian Management Research and Case Conference (AMRC) at LUMS. The theme for this year’s conference is: Building Resilience in an Increasingly Turbulent World: Evolving Managerial Perspectives
2023
3
Soomro, M. A. (2022). Pro-environmental behavior at organization and CSR: The role of environmental commitment and coworker advocacy evidences from Pakistan. Presented 8th International Conference on Business Management on May 25-27, 2022 at IoBM Karachi, Pakistan. The theme for this year’s conference is: "Emerging New Normal for Resilient Organizations
2023
4
Soomro, M.A. (2022). Promoting Green organizational citizenship behaviors for environment, and green creativity through GHRM: The mediating role of green transformational leadership, green behavioral intention with moderating effect of internal environmental locus of control and individual green values. Presented at 4th International Conference on Business, Economics and Education Management iCBEEM-22 on October 21-21, 2022 at Sukkur IBA, Sukkur, Pakistan
2023
5
CACE (2023): Learning & Development at PTCL and Advent of Covid’19, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies
2023
6
CACE (2023): Planning Fallacy or Instant Competition- YES 4.0 in Dilemma. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies
2023
7
Gazing into The Broken Mirror: An Attempt to Protect Positivity in Posttraumatic Maladaptive Beliefs, Asian Journal of Social Psychology
2023
8
Exploring the Impact of Employee Training and Development on Employee Performance and Job Satisfaction: A Case Study of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL)
2023
9
Assessing the Effectiveness of Employee Engagement Strategies on Employee Retention: A Case Study of Careem Super App Ridesharing Services in Karachi, Pakistan
2023
10
“Business Strategic Marketing Plan for “Mitsubishi Lancer” An unsuccessful Product in Pakistan.”
2015
11
"How Human Resourse Management Activities are Handled in a Corporate Environment".
2015
Memberships
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Title
Year
1
Alumnus
2022
2
SHRM-CP
2022
3
Secretary General
2012
Awards
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Title
Organization
Year
1
Merit Based Scholarship
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
2023
2
Merit Based Scholarship
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
2022
3
A Gold Medalist in Management Sciences
(SZABIST) Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology