Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Rafiq
Associate Professor
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Business Administration (HRM)
MS in Management Sciences (HRM)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Marketing
Areas of Interest
Dr. Muhammad Rafiq is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at the UCSI Graduate Business School, UCSI University, Malaysia, a globally recognized institution ranked 282nd in the QS World University Rankings and among the top 1% of universities worldwide. He is a globally cited scholar, academic leader, and researcher whose work focuses on Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Green Human Resource Management, Sustainable Leadership, Employee Wellbeing, Hospitality Management, and Organizational Sustainability. He currently serves as the Head and Coordinator of APEL.Q for the Graduate Business School and as an Internal Assessor for UCSI University, contributing to academic quality assurance, accreditation, experiential learning assessment, and postgraduate education development. He also serves as the Graduate Business School Library Representative, supporting research excellence and academic resource development within the university. Prior to joining UCSI University, he served as Coordinator of UE Business School at the University of Education, Pakistan. He earned his PhD in Business Administration (Human Resource Management) from the School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China, a prestigious research-intensive university ranked among the Top 190 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings. The School of Management at HIT holds the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation, and CAMEA (China Advanced Management Education Accreditation) accreditation, reflecting its commitment to international standards of excellence in business and management education. This strong international academic foundation has supported Dr. Rafiq contributions to research, postgraduate supervision, academic leadership, and global scholarly collaboration.
Dr. Rafiq's research focuses on Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Green Human Resource Management, Sustainable Leadership, Employee Wellbeing, Job Embeddedness, Work Engagement, Pro-environmental Behaviour, Employee Retention, Organizational Sustainability, and Hospitality Management. His research examines how leadership practices, organizational climates, and human resource systems influence employee attitudes, wellbeing, sustainability outcomes, and organizational effectiveness. Over the years, he has developed a strong international research profile, with his scholarly contributions receiving substantial academic recognition. His research impact is reflected in a Google Scholar H-index of 25 and a Scopus H-index of 20. His recent research agenda aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to sustainable organizations, responsible management, environmental stewardship, employee wellbeing, and organizational resilience.
His research has been published extensively in internationally recognized journals indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus, including International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Tourism Management Perspectives, Management Decision, Employee Relations, Scientific Reports, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Environment, Development and Sustainability, Education + Training, WORK, Heliyon, Career Development International, Journal of Global Responsibility, and numerous other reputable journals. Through these publications, Dr. Rafiq has contributed significantly to advancing contemporary knowledge in sustainability, leadership, organizational behaviour, hospitality management, green human resource management, employee development, and workplace wellbeing. His work is widely cited and has established him as an emerging international scholar in the fields of management and sustainability research.
In recognition of his scholarly expertise and international standing, Dr. Rafiq serves in several editorial leadership roles within the global academic community. He is currently Associate Editor of Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective (SAGE Publishing) and PLOS ONE, Article Editor of SAGE Open, and Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio). He has also served as Editor of international scholarly book projects and held editorial appointments with academic publishers and journals. Furthermore, he has reviewed more than 365 manuscripts for leading SSCI-indexed journals, including International Journal of Human Resource Management, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, The Service Industries Journal, Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, and numerous other internationally recognized journals. These appointments reflect his commitment to advancing research quality, scholarly rigor, and academic excellence across the management and social sciences disciplines.
Dr. Rafiq actively collaborates with researchers from Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions of the world. His international collaborations have resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals and have strengthened global knowledge exchange in sustainability, leadership, and organizational research. His research increasingly focuses on developing evidence-based solutions that help organizations promote environmental responsibility, employee wellbeing, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
Beyond research, Dr. Rafiq is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, research mentoring, and academic leadership. He supervises doctoral and postgraduate students from diverse international backgrounds and supports emerging scholars in developing high-quality research capable of publication in internationally recognized journals. Through mentorship and supervision, he contributes to nurturing the next generation of researchers and academic leaders.
Dr. Rafiq has presented his research at numerous international conferences and scholarly forums across Asia, Europe, and North America. His work has been presented at prestigious international conferences, including the Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting in the United States, the International Business Information Management Association (IBIMA) Conference in Italy, the International Conference on Management Science and Engineering (ICMSE) in Switzerland, the Asia-Pacific Management and Engineering Conference (APME) in China, and the ESE International Conference on Management Science, Education Science and Human Development in the Philippines. These international engagements have enabled him to contribute to global academic discourse, establish international research collaborations, and disseminate impactful research findings to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.
As an educator, Dr. Rafiq is committed to creating a dynamic, technology-enhanced, and student-centered learning environment. His teaching philosophy integrates academic rigor with practical relevance, enabling students to bridge theoretical knowledge with contemporary organizational and societal challenges. Through his contributions to research, teaching, editorial leadership, postgraduate supervision, and institutional service, Dr. Rafiq continues to strengthen the international visibility, research excellence, and global reputation of UCSI University while contributing meaningfully to the advancement of management and sustainability scholarship worldwide.
- Human Resource Management
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Business Policy and Strategic Management
- Global Corporate Strategy
- Overarching Understanding and Formulating a Winning Strategy
- Organizing and Implementing a Winning Strategy
2026
Rafiq, M., Xiuqing, D., & Sajid, M. (2026), “Is the hotel really green? Creative behaviour, environmental awareness and green training”, Management Decision (Article in Press). (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 0025-1747; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 6.6; ABS 2024: 2; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Haijiang, H., & Rafiq, M. (2026), “Workplace ostracism influences hotel employees' pro-environmental behaviour through green work engagement”, Scientific Reports, Vol. 16 No. 1, Article 7811. (Publisher: Springer Nature; ISSN: 2045-2322; WoS: SCIE (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 4.9; Scopus: Q1).
Yan, W., Zixuan, D., Libin, Z., & Rafiq, M. (2026), “From leadership to action: How green inclusive leadership drives pro-environmental behaviour”, WORK, Vol. 83 No. 2, pp. 392–405. (Publisher: IOS Press; ISSN: 1051-9815; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 1.6; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q2).
Cao, L., Rafiq, M., & Farrukh, M. (2026), “Leadership justice and innovative work behaviour: The roles of leader trust, craftsman spirit, and job embeddedness”, Strategy & Leadership (Article in Press). (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 1087-8572; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q2).
Guo, X., & Rafiq, M. (2026), “Enhancing job embeddedness through fun: The mediating role of vigor at work in Chinese higher education”, International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 40 No. 3, pp. 608–624. (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 0951-354X; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.0; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Farrukh, M., Raza, A., Rafiq, M., & Ansari, N. (2026), “Team GHRM and team pro-environmental behavior”, Environment, Development and Sustainability, Vol. 28 No. 6, pp. 13721–13746. (Publisher: Springer Nature; ISSN: 1387-585X; WoS: SCIE (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 4.9; Scopus: Q1).
Li, Y., & Rafiq, M. (2026), “How green HR practices drive sustainability: Insights into thriving at work and justice”, Evidence-based HRM (Article in Press). (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 2049-3983; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 1.9; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q1).
Yan, W., Zixuan, D., Libin, Z., & Rafiq, M. (2026), “When and how is green agile leadership enacted toward pro-environmental behaviour? The role of environmental commitment, awareness and face consciousness”, Tourism and Hospitality Research (Article in Press). (Publisher: SAGE Publishing; ISSN: 1467-3584; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 3.4; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Phan, Y., Cham, T.H., Aw, E.C.X., & Rafiq, M. (2026), “Meaningful fulfilment: Battling burnout with purpose and resilience in the workplace”, RAE: Revista de Administração de Empresas, Vol. 66 No. 1, pp. 163–183. https://doi.org/10.1108/RAE-03-2026-0017 (Publisher: Fundação Getulio Vargas; ISSN: 0034-7590; eISSN: 2178-938X; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 0.6; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q4).
Zhang, Q., & Rafiq, M. (2026), “Job Insecurity and Insomnia among Hotel Frontline Employees: The Mediating Role of Psychological Distress and the Moderating Role of Financial Stress”, Frontiers in Psychology (Organizational Psychology Section). (Publisher: Frontiers Media SA; ISSN: 1664-1078; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.8; Scopus: Q1).
2025
Yingwen, Z., Rafiq, M., & Tan, G. W. H. (2025), “Exploring the impact of occupational taints, guest bullying, and face concern on tour guides perceived occupational stigma and quiet quitting: A mixed-methods study in China”, Tourism Management Perspectives (Accepted). (Publisher: Elsevier; ISSN: 2211-9736; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 8.3; ABS 2024: 2; ABDC 2025: A; Scopus: Q1).
Yan, W., Zixuan, D., Libin, Z., & Rafiq, M. (2025), “From Integrity to Advocacy: How Climate Perceptions and Empowerment Drive Hospitality Environmental Performance”, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (Accepted). (Publisher: Emerald; ISSN: 0959-6119; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 11.3; ABS 2024: 3; ABDC 2025: A; Scopus: Q1).
Rafiq, M., & Xiuqing, D. (2025), “Green inclusive leadership at the helm: Pro-environmental behavior and environmental strategy in steering environmental performance”, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 46 No. 3, pp. 416–431. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-08-2023-0417 (Publisher: Emerald; ISSN: 0143-7739; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 4.2; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Farrukh, M., Rafiq, M., Karatepe, O. M., & Raza, A. (2025), “Unleashing the Pygmalion’s nudge: The roles of leadership styles and leader expectations in driving employees' pro-environmental behaviors”, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol. 124, Article 103999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2024.103999 (Publisher: Elsevier; ISSN: 0278-4319; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 8.3; ABS 2024: 3; ABDC 2025: A; Scopus: Q1).
Yan, W., & Rafiq, M. (2025), “How and when green agile leadership influence on pro-environmental behaviour”, WORK, Vol. 81 No. 3, pp. 2857–2867. https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251320273 (Publisher: SAGE; ISSN: 1875-9270; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 1.6; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q2).
Farrukh, M., Abas, B., Ghazzawi, I., & Rafiq, M. (2025), “From bad bosses to weakened marriages: The role of abusive supervision in emotional exhaustion, work–family conflict and marital strain”, Management Decision, Vol. 63 No. 7, pp. 2597–2615. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-01-2024-0198 (Publisher: Emerald; ISSN: 0025-1747; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 6.6; ABS 2024: 2; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Lili, Z., & Rafiq, M. (2025), “The impact of green participative leadership on pro-environmental behavior: Mediating role of green self-efficacy and moderating role of environmental awareness”, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Vol. 8 No. 5, pp. 1783–1802. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-06-2024-0537 (Publisher: Emerald; ISSN: 2514-9792; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 5.4; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Rafiq, M., & Xinru, L. (2025), “The Mediating Role of Green Advertising in Linking Personal Values and Ethical Self-identity to Green Purchase Intention”, Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective. https://doi.org/10.1177/09722629251326758 (Publisher: SAGE; ISSN: 0972-2629; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 2.9; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q2).
Ding, W., & Rafiq, M. (2025), “Sustaining Talent: The Role of Personal Norms in the Relationship Between Green Practices and Employee Retention”, Sustainability, Vol. 17 No. 10, Article 4471. (Publisher: MDPI; ISSN: 2071-1050; WoS: SCIE (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 4.1; Scopus: Q1).
Zhang, J. W., Rafiq, M., & Lim, Y. M. (2025), “Occupational stigma and career exploration: Testing mediation and moderation effects of Mianzi concern”, Environment and Social Psychology, Vol. 10 No. 4, Article 3511. https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i4.3511 (Publisher: Arts and Science Press; ISSN: 2424-8975; Scopus: Q3).
2024
Rafiq, M., Cham, T.-H., Tapsir, S. H., Mansoor, A., & Farrukh, M. (2024), “How does globally responsible leadership promotes pro-environmental behavior through green management initiatives?”, Journal of Global Responsibility, Vol. 15 No. 4, pp. 466–484. https://doi.org/10.1108/JGR-06-2023-0093 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 2041-2568; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 3.7; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q2).
Rafiq, M., & Xiuqing, D. (2024), “Empowering green minds: The role of job embeddedness, environmental commitment and job autonomy in promoting pro-environmental behavior”, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Vol. 7 No. 2, pp. 932–948. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-07-2023-0482 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 2514-9792; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 5.4; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Yanhong, L., & Rafiq, M. (2024), “Transformational Leadership: Navigating Green Behaviour Through the Ethical Climate and Overall Justice”, Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective. https://doi.org/10.1177/09722629241242630 (Publisher: SAGE Publishing; ISSN: 0972-2629; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 2.9; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q2).
Farrukh, M., Attiq, S., Rafiq, M., Raza, A., & Ansari, N. Y. (2024), “Team-level HR practices and team engagement: Mediating role of team-level psychological capital”, Employee Relations: The International Journal, Vol. 46 No. 5, pp. 1064–1085. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-08-2022-0370 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 0142-5455; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.2; ABS 2024: 2; ABDC 2025: A; Scopus: Q1).
Farrukh, M., Rafiq, M., Raza, A., & Ansari, N. Y. (2024), “Climate change needs behavior change: A team mechanism of team green creative behavior”, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 36 No. 5, pp. 1577–1596. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-04-2023-0515 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 0959-6119; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 11.3; ABS 2024: 3; ABDC 2025: A; Scopus: Q1).
Farrukh, M., Rafiq, M., Raza, A., & Iqbal, S. (2024), “Beyond the surface: Understanding the mechanism between green HR practices and employees’ green creative behavior through mixed-methods exploration”, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Vol. 7 No. 5, pp. 3055–3072. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-05-2023-0357 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 2514-9792; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 5.4; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
Dastane, O., Rafiq, M., & Turner, J. J. (2024), “Implications of metaverse, virtual reality, and extended reality for development and learning in organizations”, Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, Vol. 38 No. 5, pp. 27–32. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-09-2023-0196 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 1477-7282; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q3).
Dastane, O., Wei-Han, T. G., Rafiq, M., & Aggarwal, S. (2024), “How does omnichannel retailing deliver customer value? Insights from science mapping and future agenda”, Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science, Vol. 34 No. 4, pp. 485–512. https://doi.org/10.1080/21639159.2024.2339827 (Publisher: Taylor & Francis; ISSN: 2163-9159; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 2.8; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q1).
2023
Rafiq, M., Dastane, O., & Mushtaq, R. (2023), “Waste reduction as ethical behaviour: A bibliometric analysis and development of future agenda”, Journal of Global Responsibility, Vol. 14 No. 3, pp. 360–379. https://doi.org/10.1108/JGR-09-2022-0098 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 2041-2568; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 3.7; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q2).
Rafiq, M., Farrukh, M., Attiq, S., Shahzad, F., & Khan, I. (2023), “Linking job crafting, innovation performance, and career satisfaction: The mediating role of work engagement”, WORK, Vol. 75 No. 3, pp. 877–886. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-211363 (Publisher: IOS Press; ISSN: 1051-9815; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 1.6; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q2).
Xue, X., Rafiq, M., Meng, F., & Peerzadah, S. A. (2023), “21st anniversary of job embeddedness: A retrospection and future research agenda”, WORK, Vol. 76 No. 3, pp. 991–1005. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-220240 (Publisher: IOS Press; ISSN: 1051-9815; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 1.6; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q2).
Farrukh, M., Raza, A., & Rafiq, M. (2023), “Environmentally specific authentic leadership and team green creative behavior based on cognitive-affective path systems”, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 35 No. 10, pp. 3662–3680. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-04-2022-0530 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 0959-6119; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 11.3; ABS 2024: 3; ABDC 2025: A; Scopus: Q1).
Aman, A., Rafiq, M., & Dastane, O. (2023), “A cross-cultural comparison of work engagement in the relationships between trust climate–job performance and turnover intention: Focusing China and Pakistan”, Heliyon, Vol. 9 No. 9, Article e19534. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19534 (Publisher: Elsevier; ISSN: 2405-8440; WoS: SCIE (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.6; Scopus: Q1).
Mushtaq, R., Dastane, O., Rafiq, M., & Başar, B. D. (2023), “Women financial inclusion research: A bibliometric and network analysis”, International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 50 No. 8, pp. 1169–1185. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSE-06-2022-0438 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 0306-8293; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 2.1; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: B; Scopus: Q2).
2022
Rafiq, M., Shahzad, F., Farrukh, M., & Khan, I. (2022), “The psychological mechanism linking life satisfaction and turnover intention among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic”, WORK, Vol. 71 No. 3, pp. 505–514. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-210995 (Publisher: IOS Press; ISSN: 1051-9815; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 1.6; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q2).
Rafiq, M., Jafar, R. M. S., Ahmad, W., Dastane, O., & Sial, M. A. (2022), “Job Embeddedness: Cross-cultural Comparison Between China and Pakistan During COVID-19 Pandemic”, Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective. https://doi.org/10.1177/09722629221129980 (Publisher: SAGE Publishing; ISSN: 0972-2629; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 2.9; ABS 2024: 1; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q2).
Aman, A., Rafiq, M., Dastane, O., & Sabir, A. A. (2022), “Green corridor: A critical perspective and development of research agenda”, Frontiers in Environmental Science, Vol. 10, Article 982473. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.982473 (Publisher: Frontiers Media; ISSN: 2296-665X; WoS: SCIE (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 4.4; Scopus: Q1).
Aman, A., Dastane, O., & Rafiq, M. (2022), “Perception of value from food delivery apps: A data report”, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 13, Article 973724. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.973724 (Publisher: Frontiers Media; ISSN: 1664-1078; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.8; Scopus: Q1).
2021
Farrukh, M., Raza, A., Sajid, M., Rafiq, M., Hameed, R., & Ali, T. (2021), “Entrepreneurial intentions: The relevance of nature and nurture”, Education + Training, Vol. 63 No. 7/8, pp. 1195–1212. https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-01-2021-0028 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 0040-0912; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 2.6; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q1).
Jiatong, W., Murad, M., Bajun, F., Tufail, M. S., Mirza, F., & Rafiq, M. (2021), “Impact of Entrepreneurial Education, Mindset, and Creativity on Entrepreneurial Intention: Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy”, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 12, Article 724440. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.724440 (Publisher: Frontiers Media; ISSN: 1664-1078; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.8; Scopus: Q1).
Bhutta, U., Martins, J. N., Mata, M. N., Raza, A., Dantas, R. M., Correia, A. B., & Rafiq, M. (2021), “Intellectual Structure and Evolution of Accounting Conservatism Research: Past Trends and Future Research Suggestions”, International Journal of Financial Studies, Vol. 9 No. 3, Article 35. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs9030035 (Publisher: MDPI; ISSN: 2227-7072; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q2); Impact Factor: 2.7; Scopus: Q2).
2020
Karn, A. L., Sapkota, N., Karna, R. K., & Rafiq, M. (2020), “Striving to make better decision quicker in cloud: Big data event trading in high frequency trading perspective”, International Journal of Services Technology and Management, Vol. 26 No. 2/3, pp. 215–236. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSTM.2020.106684 (Publisher: Inderscience; ISSN: 1741-525X; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q4); Impact Factor: 0.6; Scopus: Q4).
2019
Li, Z., Dai, L., Chin, T., & Rafiq, M. (2019), “Understanding the Role of Psychological Capital in Humorous Leadership-Employee Creativity Relations”, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 10, Article 1636. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01636 (Publisher: Frontiers Media; ISSN: 1664-1078; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.8; Scopus: Q1).
Rafiq, M. (2019), “The moderating effect of career stage on the relationship between job embeddedness and innovation-related behaviour (IRB)”, World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 15 No. 2, pp. 109–122. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJEMSD-04-2018-0045 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 2042-5961; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q4); Impact Factor: 0.4; Scopus: Q1).
Rafiq, M., & Chin, T. (2019), “Three-Way Interaction Effect of Job Insecurity, Job Embeddedness and Career Stage on Life Satisfaction in a Digital Era”, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 16 No. 9, Article 1580. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16091580 (Publisher: MDPI; ISSN: 1660-4601; WoS: SSCI; Scopus: Q2).
Rafiq, M., Wu, W., Chin, T., & Nasir, M. (2019), “The psychological mechanism linking employee work engagement and turnover intention: A moderated mediation study”, WORK, Vol. 62 No. 4, pp. 615–628. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-192894 (Publisher: IOS Press; ISSN: 1051-9815; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 1.6; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q2).
Ren, T., Jin, X., Rafiq, M., & Chin, T. (2019), “Moderation of Housing-Related Factors on Psychological Capital–Job Embeddedness Association”, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 10, Article 1618. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01618 (Publisher: Frontiers Media; ISSN: 1664-1078; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.8; Scopus: Q1).
2017
Rafiq, M., & Weiwei, W. (2017), “Managerial trust outlook in China and Pakistan”, Human Systems Management, Vol. 36 No. 4, pp. 363–368. https://doi.org/10.3233/HSM-17157 (Publisher: IOS Press; ISSN: 0167-2533; WoS: ESCI (JCR 2025, Q3); Impact Factor: 1.6; ABDC 2025: C; Scopus: Q3).
Wu, W., Rafiq, M., & Chin, T. (2017), “Employee well-being and turnover intention: Evidence from a developing country with Muslim culture”, Career Development International, Vol. 22 No. 7, pp. 797–815. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-04-2017-0072 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 1362-0436; WoS: SSCI (JCR 2025, Q1); Impact Factor: 3.1; ABS 2024: 2; ABDC 2025: A; Scopus: Q1).
Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Rafiq has established a strong record of postgraduate research supervision and academic mentoring. To date, he has successfully supervised 12 PhD/DBA candidates to graduation, while more than 30 MBA level students have successfully completed their studies under his supervision. He currently supervises a large portfolio of doctoral researchers at various stages of their research journey, ranging from proposal development to viva voce examination.
His supervisees conduct research in diverse areas including Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Green Human Resource Management, Sustainable Leadership, Employee Wellbeing, Hospitality Management, Organizational Sustainability, and Strategic Management. Several of his supervised projects have resulted in publications in leading SSCI- and Scopus-indexed journals, including International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Tourism Management Perspectives, Management Decision, Scientific Reports, Employee Relations, and other internationally recognized outlets.
Dr. Rafiq is committed to developing future scholars through rigorous supervision, research mentoring, publication guidance, and international academic collaboration. His supervision philosophy emphasizes methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, ethical research practices, and practical relevance, enabling students to produce impactful research that contributes to both academia and industry.
Dr. Rafiq has reviewed more than 365 manuscripts for leading SSCI, SCIE, ESCI, and Scopus-indexed journals. Selected journals include:
- International Journal of Human Resource Management (Taylor & Francis)
- International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (Emerald)
- International Journal of Hospitality Management (Elsevier)
- The Service Industries Journal (Taylor & Francis)
- Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences (Wiley)
- Employee Relations (Emerald)
- Leadership & Organization Development Journal (Emerald)
- Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights (Emerald)
- International Journal of Educational Management (Emerald)
- International Journal of Social Economics (Emerald)
- Human Systems Management (IOS Press)
- Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective (SAGE)
- International Social Science Journal (Wiley)
- WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation (IOS Press)
- PLOS ONE
- SAGE Open
Professional Memberships
- Member, Malaysia Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM)
- Member, Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM)
- Member, National Productivity Organization of Pakistan (NPO)
- Member, Academy of Management (AOM), United States
Academic Leadership and Professional Service
- Head/Coordinator of APEL, Graduate Business School, UCSI University (2026–Present)
- Advisor/Internal Assessor, APEL.Q, UCSI University (2023–Present)
- Graduate Business School Library Representative, UCSI University (2025–Present)
- Assistant Editor, UCSI Press (2022–2024)
- External PhD Examiner for international universities
- Chair, Expert Member, and School Representative for numerous PhD and DBA proposal defenses, work completion defenses, and viva examinations at UCSI University.
Rafiq, M., & Xiuqing, D. (2025), “Strategic contraction: Haidilao path through the pandemic”, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-07-2023-0254 (Publisher: Emerald Publishing; ISSN: 2045-0621; ABS 2024: 1; Scopus: Q4).
Rafiq, M., Farrukh, M., Mushtaq, R., & Dastane, O. (Eds.). (2024). Exploring the Intersection of AI and Human Resources Management. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0039-8.
Rafiq, M., Dastane, O., & Xiuqing, D. (2024). CEO Leadership and Its Contribution to Diversity Management. In A. Diene (Ed.), Leadership Strategies for Effective Diversity Management (pp. 1-19). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
Rafiq, M., Dastane, O., & Xiuqing, D. (2024). Blockchain in Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In M. R. Khan, N. R. Khan, & A. M. Ghouri (Eds.), Achieving Secure and Transparent Supply Chains With Blockchain Technology (pp. 189-199). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
Rafiq, M., & Dastane, O. (2024). Foundations of AI in Human Resource Management: Transforming Asian Organizations. In M. Rafiq, M. Farrukh, R. Mushtaq, & O. Dastane (Eds.), Exploring the Intersection of AI and Human Resources Management (pp. 1-14). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
Xiuqing, D., Rafiq, M., & Zhumin, W. (2024). AI-Based Performance Appraisal Systems: A Game-Changer in Asia. In M. Rafiq, M. Farrukh, R. Mushtaq, & O. Dastane (Eds.), Exploring the Intersection of AI and Human Resources Management (pp. 15-29). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
Rafiq, M., & Farrukh, M. (2024). Climate Change Mitigation Through AI Solutions. In H. Kannan, R. V. Rodriguez, Z. Z. Paprika, & A. Ade-Ibijola (Eds.), Exploring Ethical Dimensions of Environmental Sustainability and Use of AI (pp. 166-184). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
Haba, H. F., Dastane, O., & Rafiq, M. (2023). Augmenting Performance Through Strategic Management and Leadership Capabilities: Implications for Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises. In A. J. De Moraes (Ed.), Strategic Management and International Business Policies for Maintaining Competitive Advantage (pp. 285-306). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
Jin, J., Rafiq, M., Hayat, N., Yang, Q., & Al Mamun, A. (2023). Discovering the Adoption of Eco-Friendly Furniture Among Chinese Customers. In N. Mansour & L. M. Bujosa Vadell (Eds.), Finance, Accounting and Law in the Digital Age: The Impact of Technology and Innovation in the Financial Services Sector (pp. 273-283). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Khan, M. R., Khan, N. R., & Rafiq, M. (2023). Market Orientation: Concept and Progress. In O. Dastane, A. Aman, & N. S. Bin Mohd Satar (Eds.), Digital Natives as a Disruptive Force in Asian Businesses and Societies (pp. 180-195). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
Keynote Speaker, The 16th International Conference on Advanced Management Science (ICAMS2025), Septemeber 11, 2025. Theme: “Operations Research and Modern Management”.
Rafiq, M., & Duan, X. (2026, August). Innovation under exclusion: How passion for work and job embeddedness buffer the effects of workplace ostracism. Paper presented at the 86th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2026), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Jin, J., Rafiq, M., Hayat, N., Yang, Q., Al-Mamun., A. (2022). “Discovering the Adoption of Eco-Friendly among Chinese Customers” The 1st Internation Conference on Entreprenureship, Innovation, and Technology (ICEIT 2022), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ibrar, M., Mi, J., Mumtaz M., Rafiq, M., and Buriro, N. H. (2018) “The Importance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor from Regional Development Perspective”, in 31th International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA 2018), Milan, Italy, pp. 2242-2249. (EI, ISTP, Scopus, and Elsevier Index)
Ibrar, M., Mi, J. and Rafiq, M. (2017) “Community Awareness of Family Planning Program in District Malakand, Pakistan”, in 30th International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA 2017), Madrid, Spain, pp. (EI, ISTP, Scopus, and Elsevier Index)
Rafiq, M. and Wu, W. (2017), "A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Life Satisfaction in the Relationship between Trust Climate and Turnover Intention: Focusing China and Pakistan", in 7th ESE International Conference on Management Science, Education Science and Human Development (ESE-MEH 2017) Manila, Philippine, pp. 172-177. (EI; ISTP Index)
Rafiq, M., Wu, W., Yun-hua, Z. and Dminik, S. (2016), "The Role of Job Embeddedness and Trust in the Relationship between Life Satisfaction and Turnover Intention: A Moderated Mediation Examination", in Proceeding in the 2016 International Conference on Management Science and Engineering, Olten, Switzerland. (EI; ISTP Index)
Ibrar, M., Mi, J. and Rafiq, M. (2016), "China Pakistan Economic Corridor: Socio-Cultural Cooperation and Its Impact on Pakistan", in 5th EEM International Conference on Education Science and Social Science (EEM-ESSS 2016), Sydney, Australia, pp. 179–183. (EI; ISTP Index)
Ibrar, M., Mi, J., Rafiq, M. and Karn, A. L. (2016b), "The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor : Security Challenges", in The 2016 2nd Asia-Pacific Management and Engineering Conference (APME 2016), Shanghai, China, pp. 71-76. (EI; ISTP Index)
Ali, L., Mi, J., Rafiq, M. and Ibrar, M. (2016), "Socio economic impacts of China Pakistan economic corridor and local residents support using structure equation modeling approach", in International Conference on Psychology, Management and Social Science, Bangkok, Thailand. (EI; ISTP Index)
Karn, A. L., Ye, Q. and Rafiq, M. "Incorporating news in real time trading: A high frequency trading perspective", in The 2016 2nd Asia-Pacific Management and Engineering Conference (APME 2016), Shanghai, China, pp. 14-19. (EI; ISTP Index)
I have contributed to the development of intellectual property recognized by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO). These copyrighted works reflect my research contributions in sustainability, green behavior, environmental performance, and consumer behavior, further demonstrating the practical and academic impact of my research activities.
No. | Copyright Title | Notification No. | Category | Year | Role |
1 | Exploring Green Motivation and Environmental Performance: A Framework for Sustainable Practices in Organizations | CRLY2025W11559 | Literary Work | 2025 | Lead/Co-Author |
2 | Green Behavioural Dynamics in the Hotel Industry: A Framework for Pro-Environmental Practices | CRLY2025W11558 | Literary Work | 2025 | Co-Author |
3 | Impact of Live Streamer Characteristics and Consumer Vulnerability on Green Impulse Buying: Mediating Role of Social Capital | CRLY2025W11557 | Literary Work | 2025 | Co-Author |
