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Dr. Arwa Al-Twal
| Academic Rank/Date: | Associate Professor |
|---|---|
| Email: | a.altwal@aum.edu.jo |
| Ext. Number: | +962 (5) 3294444 – Ext.5410 |
Degrees with fields, institution, and date:
| Degree | Discipline/Field | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Human Resources Management | University of South Wales | UK | 2019 |
| MSc | Human Resources Management | University of South Wales | UK | 2015 |
| MSc | Management | University of Glamorgan | UK | 2012 |
Other Related Experience-Teaching, Industrial, etc.:
| Period | Position | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full time associate professor | AUM | Jordan | 2023-present | |
| 3.5 years | Full time assistant professor | AUM | Jordan | 2019-2023 |
| 3 years | Research Supervisor | AAU | Palestine | 2020-2023 |
| 1 year | Hourly paid Tutor | USW | UK | 2017-2018 |
| 4 years - disconnected | Full time Lecturer | AUM | Jordan | 2012-2016 |
| Jun.-Sep. | Part Time Lecturer | GJU | Jordan | 2013 |
Principal Publications of the Last Five Years:
| Publication | Year |
|---|---|
| Al-Twal, A., Alsarhan, F., Nabulsi, L., & Horani, C. (2024). Bridging power and fairness: unravelling the impact of informal networks on organisational justice in the ARAB region. Employee Relations: The International Journal. | 2024 |
| Al-Twal, A., Alawamleh, M., & Jarrar, D. M. (2024). An investigation of the role of Wasta social capital in enhancing employee loyalty and innovation in organizations. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 13(1), 1-13. | 2024 |
| Alsarhan, F., & Al‐Twal, A. (2024). Towards understanding the failure of new public management in the MENA region: Are informal networks to blame?. Thunderbird International Business Review, 66(3), 269-280. | 2024 |
| Al-Twal, A., Jarrar, D. M., Fakhoury, G., & Aljbour, R. (2024). HR’s hands are tied! Perceptions of the role of HR departments in Jordanian organisations. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 32(8), pp 1440-1463. | 2024 |
| Horak, S., Abosag, I., Hutchings, K., Alsarhan, F., Al-Twal, A., Weir, D., ... & AL- Husan, F. B. (2023). Questioning the Appropriateness of Examining Guanxi in a Wasta Environment: Why Context Should Be Front and Center in Informal Network Researc | 2023 |
Scientific and Professional Societies (Previous membership):
| Societies | Year |
|---|---|
| Emerald engage | 2023-present |
| Association of Jordanian women academics | 2019-2024 |
| CIPD member | 2016-2019 |
Scholarships, Honors, Prizes, Awards & Juries:
| Scholarships, Honors, Prizes, Awards & Juries | By | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Top cited Article | Sociology compass, Wiley publishers | 2024 |
| Keynote speaker 6th international conference on Business, Management, and Finance | Cambrige UK | 2023 |
| Guest speaker - debate about informal social networks and business: A case of Wasta | School of Strategy and Leadership at Coventry University | 2022 |
Institutional and Professional Services in the Last Five Years:
| Period | Position | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Bylaws and Regulations Committee (BRC) | AUM | Jordan | (2024-2025) | |
| Member of the faculty of Business council | AUM | Jordan | (2019-present) | |
| Member of the study plan & quality assurance and accreditation committees | AUM | Jordan | (2021-present) | |
| Steering committee member for American accreditation (AUM mission, purpose, planning and evaluation standards | AUM | Jordan | (2022-2024) | |
| Member of the student disciplinary council | AUM | Jordan | (2022-2023) | |
| Assessing and re-developing the appraisal system for administrative employees | AUM | Jordan | (2020-2021) | |
| Chairperson of the examination committee | AUM | Jordan | (2020-2021) | |
| Re-structuring and re-developing job descriptions for administrative positions | AUM | Jordan | (2019- 2020) | |
| Memebr of the university council; faculty of business and finance representative | AUM | Jordan | (2019-2020) |
Professional Development Activities in the Last five Years:
| Program | Institutional | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 8th International Academic Conference on Management and Economics’ | ACAVENT | 2024 |
| 5th international conference on management, business and finance | ACAVENT | 2022 |
| “Global HR Analytics Symposium | CGI incorporation | 2021 |
| Review Board Member | Academy of Strategic Management Journal | (July 2021-July 2022) |
| Mental Health at work: Fostering a healthier workplace culture | Workable, Boston. USA. | 2021 |
| “Early Academics development workshop” | British Council | 2019 |
| Associate CIPD L7 | The Chartered Institute of Personel and Development / UK | 2016 |
| Certified Professional Trainer | LEAD ACADEMY – Boston UNI | 2014 |