Professor Adela McMurray, PhD.

Professor McMurray is the College of Business Government and Law Dean of Research. Adela is also a Professor of Management/HRM and Innovation at Flinders University Australia. She is Honorary Professor at RMIT University Australia and Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University Australia. She serves as guest editor on the Journal of Applied Energy, the Journal of Cleaner Production and she is associate editor of the Journal of Management History.  Professor McMurray has extensive experience researching in public and private sectors and has published over 300 publications. Her research is Internationally recognized, and she is the recipient of four Australian Research Council grants, two industry Collaborative Research Centre grants and various other International grants totaling over AUD$5million. Adela has won numerous international teaching, leadership, HDR supervision and best paper awards. She chaired the USA Academy of Management’s International Theme Committee and is a member of various journal Editorial Advisory Boards. 

Adela’s research expertise addresses:

• Innovation
• Culture
• Sustainability
• Commitment
• Entrepreneurship and Leadership including Organizational Change and Development in public and private sectors. 

Awards

• College of Business Higher Degree by Research Supervisor Excellence Award, RMIT (2016)
• Best Paper Award: Design leadership, work values ethic and workplace innovation (2015) (Management Track)
• Best Paper Award: The Impact of the Personal Profile on the Choice of Leadership Behaviour (2015)
• US Academy of Management Plaque (2014) awarded ‘In recognition of truly outstanding leadership and service to the Academy of Management 2011-2014’
• US Academy of Management Plaque (2012) awarded ‘In recognition of truly outstanding leadership and service to the Academy of Management 2011-2012’
• Best College of Business Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Supervisor (2012)
• Certificate of Achievement, RMIT University Teaching Award, Indigenous Education (2009)
• Best Paper Award: Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ) (2008)
• First Prize Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award, Swinburne University of Technology (2004)
• Certificate of Best Author Award, The Journal of American Academy of Business (2004)
• Teaching Excellence Award, Charles Parsons Textiles International (2002)

Completed PhD Supervisions

• Gemma Beale, (2022) PhD in Management, Flinders University. Topic – Recalibrated Expectations: A Qualitative Longitudinal Investigation into Precarious Work and Industry Closure. (Joint Supervisor with John Spoehr and Ashokkumar Manoharan). Rescue.

• PayalMistri, (2022) GDRM as part of the PhD pathway, Flinders University. Topic - The role of artificial intelligence in human resource management processes.  (Joint supervisor with Dr Ashokkumar Manoharan and Dr Rajesh Johnsam).

• James Cooper, (2022) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Succession and the Reordering of Social Capital in Southern Vietnamese Family Business. (Joint Supervision with Afreen Huque). Rescue.

• Monika Streuer, (2021) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Organisational Readiness for Digital Innovation: The case of Australian Agriculture. (Principal Supervisor with A/Prof Stan Karanasios).

• Yi Cao, (2021) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Retain or Return: A Job Embeddedness Perspective Analysis of Chinese Rural Migrant Workers’ Turnover (Principal Supervisor joint with Dr Beni Halvorsen).

• Carmel Costa, (2021) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic - The Rise of Popular Neuroscience: Lessons for Human Resource Development. (Principal Supervisor, Dr Arthur Shelly associate).

• Ego Onwuka, (2021) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Sustainable Innovation in For-Profit Organisations: The Role of Stakeholder Involvement. (Joint supervisor with Dr Sam Tavassoli).

• Ali Choudhary, (2021) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Innovation in the Pakistan and Australian SME Sectors. (Joint Supervisor with Nuttawuth Meunjohn).

• Daniel Este, (2020) PhD in Management, RMIT University, Topic – Sustainable Procurement in Ghanaian Organisations: An Innovation Adoption. (Joint Supervisor with Nuttawuth Meunjohn).

• Maryam Zomorrodi, (2020) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – The Procurement Process in Sourcing from the Base of the Pyramid (Associate Supervisor with Dr Charles Lau).

•  Mahmoud Moussa, (2020) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Innovation in Public Sector Organisations: A Study of Australian State Government Departments. (Joint senior supervisor with Dr Nuttawuth Meunjohn).
  
  

• Sherish Shahid, (2020) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Positivity at the Workplace: Impact of Leadership on Psychological Capital, Organisational Virtuousness and Employee Thriving among Organisations in Pakistan. (Joint supervisor with Dr Michael Muchiri).

• Sharifa Alamri, (2020) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – The Role of Culture in Implementing Management Contracts within the Hotel Industry in Oman. (Joint Supervisor with Prof John Burgess).

• Dang Hoang Thanh Nga, (2019) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – The Impact of Workplace Innovation, Technological Innovation Capabilities and New Product Development Project Success in Vietnamese Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Principal Supervisor).

• Nguyen Pham, (2019) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Evaluating the Relationships between Leadership, Human Resource Practices, Climates, Engagement, and Performance (Joint senior supervisor with Dr Michael Muchiri).

• Chamindika Weerakoon, (2018) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – The Nexus between Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation. (Joint senior supervisor with Dr Nthati Rametse, Pia Arenius third supervisor).

• Fiyad Alenaz, (2018) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Transformational Leadership and its Impact on Organizational Commitment in Saudi Arabia. (Joint Supervisor).

• Lan Do, (2018) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Vietnamese garment and food industries (Associate Supervisor).

• Leonie Newnham, (2018) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – The Relationship between Workplace Innovation and Organizational Culture: A case study of a Victorian Public Sector Organization. (Senior Supervisor).

• Robyn Ward, (2017) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Female Financial Capability from Adolescence to Maturity (Joint Supervisor with Geoff Stokes).

• Solmaz Moghini (2016) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Creativity and Innovation in Hotel and Resorts: The role of leadership (3rd Supervisor).

• Brad Nicolik, (2016) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Leadership and Ethical Climate (Second Supervisor).

• Ashkan Khaheli, (2015) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Leading Towards Creativity and Innovation: A Study of Small to Medium Enterprises in Australia (Second Supervisor).

• Peter Chomley, (2015) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Innovation within a Multinational Organization: A study of knowledge sharing in a cross cultural environment and its impact on innovation. (Principal Supervisor).

• Shijia (Adam) Zhou, (2015) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions by Chinese Multi-national Corporations: Performance, Determinants and Moderating Factors. (Second Supervisor).

• Umar Haiyat Abdul Kohar, (2014) PhD in Management (Indigenous Entrepreneurship), RMIT University. Topic – Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Malaysian Bumiputera Technology-Based Small Firms. (Principal Supervisor).

• Luis Satch, (2014) PhD in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Habits and Technology Utilization Fit: A study of technology acceptance. (Principal Supervisor).

• Mansi Mansi, (2013), RMIT University. Topic – The Relationship between Spirituality and Sustainable Procurement in the Australian Higher Education Sector. (Principal Supervisor).

• Patricia Eisele, (2012), RMIT University. Topic – Copreneurial Sustainability: Optimizing Structures in Australian and US Enterprises. (Principal Supervisor).

• Lindy Williams, (2012), Monash University. Topic – The Factors that Impact on a Nurse Manager’s Ability to be Innovative. (Joint Supervision).

• Nael Sahran, (2011), RMIT University. Topic – The Impact of Cultural Values on Arab Tourist Expectations and Perceptions of Accommodation Service Quality on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Principal Supervisor).

• Kate Pears, (2011), RMIT University. Topic – Youth Culture and Sustainable Consumption. (Joint Supervisor).

• Priyantono Rudito, (2010), RMIT University. Topic – The Influence of Cultural Differences on Technology Readiness Index and Subscriber Readiness Index of New Technology Products. (Principal Supervisor).

• David Baxter, (2004), RMIT University. Perception of Organisational Politics and Workplace Innovation: An investigation of the perceptions and behaviour of staff in an Australian IT services organisation (Principal Supervisor). Swinburne University of Technology.

• Revati Subramanian, (2005) A Multivariate Study of the Relationship between Organizational Learning, Organizational Innovation and Organizational Climate in the Australian Hotel Industry (Principal Supervisor). Swinburne University of Technology.

• Panpilai Vajanapoom (2005) An Examination of Executive Leadership and Organisational Performance in Publicly Listed Companies of Thailand. (Joint Supervision). Swinburne University of Technology.

• Kathryn Von Treuer, (2006) The Relationship between Workplace Innovation, Culture and Climate in the Service Sector (Principal Supervisor). Swinburne University of Technology.

• Andrew O’Brien, (2006) Core Theory of Success: Monyx Case Study (Principal Supervisor). Swinburne University of Technology.

• Denis Vinen, (2007) Sustainability of Off-Shore Business Programs: The Key to Success in Vietnam. (Joint Supervision). Swinburne University of Technology.

• Cathrin Lazarou, (2007) Aligning Corporate Entrepreneurship with Human Resource Practices: The Case of the Banking Industry in Cyprus. (Joint Supervision). Swinburne University of Technology.

Completed Masters & Honours Supervisions

• Ledia Andrawes, (2016) Masters in Management, RMIT University. Topic – Exploring the Influence of Design Thinking Tools on the “Felt” Accountability of Decision-Makers in Aid Projects (Principal Supervisor).

• Lee-Anne Daffy, Masters in Business (Indigenous Entrepreneurship), (ARC, APAI), RMIT University. Topic - Take my Hand, Let’s listen: Defining and Resolving the Key Issues of Female Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Victoria. (Principal Supervisor).

• Wang Fang, (2015) Honours, Monash University. Topic – Recruitment of International Students to a Regional University. (Principal Supervisor).
• Xinxin Zhao, (2012) Honours, RMIT University. Topic – Risk Management and Business Continuity. (Principal Supervisor).
• 2000 to date - 30 Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) Research Projects. Each Research Dissertation was approx. 18,000 - 20,000 words equivalent to an Honours. (Principal Supervisor).