Staff Profile

Sony Sreejith Assoc. CIPD FHEA

Biography

Sony Sreejith is a Business Lecturer and the Coordinator of the International Foundation Programme (IFP) Business Pathway at Middlesex University Dubai. She obtained a master's degree in Strategic Human Resource Management from the University of Wollongong. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Education from the University of Calicut, as well as a Certificate in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley. With over 13 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration in both India and the UAE, she has successfully worked with diverse cohorts of students from various international backgrounds. Prior to her position at Middlesex University Dubai, she served as a faculty member at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. 

Qualifications
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education - Middlesex University
  • Master of Strategic Human Resource Management - University of Wollongong in Dubai
  • Bachelor of Education- University of Calicut
  • Master of Science in Applied Zoology - University of Calicut
  • Bachelor of Science in Zoology- University of Calicut 
Certifications
  • Level 7- HR Certificate from CIPD (Assoc. CIPD)
  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy, AdvanceHE, UK  (FHEA)
  • Certificate in Statistics - University of California, Berkeley  
  • Advanced SPSS for Research - Middlesex University Dubai
  • Using Social Media Data for Research - Middlesex University Dubai 
Membership of professional bodies and associations
  • Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, UK (ACIPD)
  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • Dubai Businesswomen Council (DBWC) 
Learning and Teaching Interests

Sony teaches across areas spanning Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, International Business, Strategic Management, Introduction to Business.  

Research Interests

Leadership & Management Development, Technology and Automation in HR, Green Human Resource Management, Generational differences at work, HR Analytics, Data in HR, Learning & Talent Development, Performance, Environmental studies, Sustainable life style, Culinary Enthusiasm. 

Research Outputs

Refereed Journal Publications

  • Sarabdeen, J., Balasubramanian, S., Lindsay, V., Chanchaichujit, J., & Sreejith, S. (2023). Employer branding: Confirmation of a measurement model and its implication for managing the workforce. Journal of General Management, 48(2), 153-170.
  • Seghal, R., Balasubramanian, S., Sreejith, S., & Chanchaichujit, J (2021). Transformational Leadership and Employee Innovation: Examining the Congruence of Leader and Follower Perceptions. Journal of General Management, 47(1), 18-30.
  • Balasubramanian, S., Al-Ahbabi, S., & Sreejith, S. (2019). Knowledge management processes and performance. The impact of ownership of public sector organizations. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 33 (1), 1-21

Book Chapters  

  • Chanchaichujit, J., Balasubramanian, S., & Sreejith, S. (2023). A Road Map for Industry 5.0 Adoption in the Agricultural Sector. A Case Study of Thailand. In Emerging Digitalization Trends in Business and Management: A Roadmap to Industry 5.0. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis (In Press)
  • Balasubramanian, S., Kaitheri, S., Nanath, K., Sreejith, S., & Paris, C. M. (2021). Examining Post COVID-19 Tourist Concerns Using Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modeling. In Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2021 (pp. 564-569). Springer, Cham.

Refereed Journal Papers (Under review/revisions)

  • Balasubramanian, S., Kaitheri, S., Nanath, K., Sreejith, S., & Paris, C. M. Leveraging Smart Technologies in Tourism Supply Chain – The Case of Dubai. Cogent Business and Management
  • Sreejith, S., & Balasubramanian, S. Effective Use of Formative Assessments in Improving Student Learning:
    • An Action Research-based Study. Education Sciences

Selected Conference Presentations/Proceedings

  • Sreejith, S., & Gharehdash, M. (2022). The Sustainability Implications of Fast Fashion Industry: A Literature and Review- based Assessment. 10th International Conference on Business & Management (ICBM 2022-23).
  • Sreejith, S., & Balasubramanian, S. (2022). Effective Use of Formative Assessments in Improving Student Learning: An Action Research-based Study. 7th Annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Zayed University
  • Balasubramanian, S., Kaitheri, S., Nanath, K., Sreejith, S., & Paris, C. M. (2021). Examining Post COVID 19 Tourist Concerns Using Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modeling, ENTER2021 - The 28th annual eTourism Conference, 19-22 January, 2021
  • Sreejith, S., & Khan, B. (2020). Green Human Resource Management: From a Literature Review to a Conceptual Framework. Presented at the Fifth Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS) conference, 14-16 January, 2020
  • Sreejith, S. (2020). Managing Organizational Change in a Multi-Generational Setting: Towards a Conceptual Framework. Presented at the Fifth Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS) conference, 14-16 January, 2020
  • Balasubramanian, S., Kaitheri, S., Nanath, K., Sreejith, S., & Paris, C. M. (2020). Leveraging smart technologies for connected tourist experiences – The case of Dubai. Presented at the Fifth Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS) conference, 14-16 January, 2020
  • Balasubramanian, S., Kaitheri, S., Nanath, K., Sreejith, S., & Paris, C. M. (2020). Towards a Unified for Connected Tourism Experience. Presented at the Tourism Education Futures Initiative (TEFI). 7-10 June 2020 

Sehgal R., Balasubramanian S., Sreejith S., Chanchaichujit J.(2021). Transformational leadership and employee innovation: Examining the congruence of leader and follower perceptions, 47(1), 18-31
Sarabdeen, J., Balasubramanian, S., Lindsay, V., Chanchaichujit, J., & Sreejith, S. (2023). Employer branding: Confirmation of a measurement model and its implication for managing the workforce. Journal of General Management, 48(2), 153-170. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85143582125&doi=10.1177%2f03063070221079574&partnerID=40&md5=f10717386155cbb237715a5a2d14ea09

Faculty Members

Lulu Baddar PGCHE MSc
Lulu Baddar PGCHE MSc
Senior Lecturer, Campus Programme Coordinator- BSc International Tourism Management
Rhoderick Romano PGCHE MBA
Rhoderick Romano PGCHE MBA
Senior Lecturer
Dr Jeongsoo Han FHEA
Dr Jeongsoo Han FHEA
Senior Lecturer
Eleni Kitra
Eleni Kitra
Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing
Sandra Stephenson MEd, BJourn, PGCHE, FHEA
Sandra Stephenson MEd, BJourn, PGCHE, FHEA
Lecturer
Claudia L. Maher MA MCIPD FHEA
Claudia L. Maher MA MCIPD FHEA
Lecturer
Neelofer Mashood MA MBA FHEA PGCHE
Neelofer Mashood MA MBA FHEA PGCHE
Senior Lecturer
Dr Nitin Simha Vihari Poluru
Dr Nitin Simha Vihari Poluru
Senior Lecturer in HRM, Campus Programme Coordinator - MA Human Resource Management and Development
Professor Ajit Karnik PhD
Professor Ajit Karnik PhD
Professor of Economics
Professor Cedwyn Fernandes PhD
Professor Cedwyn Fernandes PhD
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Director
Andrew Mackenzie MBA SFHEA
Andrew Mackenzie MBA SFHEA
Senior Lecturer, Head of Institute of Sustainable Development
Dr Supriya Kunnath Kaitheri FHEA
Dr Supriya Kunnath Kaitheri FHEA
Senior Lecturer, Campus Programme Coordinator - MA International Business Management
Ryan Stephenson MAIBM FHEA MCMI
Ryan Stephenson MAIBM FHEA MCMI
Lecturer in Business
Rory McConnon MBA MSC FHEA PMP
Rory McConnon MBA MSC FHEA PMP
Senior Lecturer, Campus Programme Coordinator - Undergraduate Business Management and International Business
Matthew Brown MA, BA (Hons), HND, Dip PolGov (Open), PGCHE, MCIM, MIDM, FCMI, FHEA
Matthew Brown MA, BA (Hons), HND, Dip PolGov (Open), PGCHE, MCIM, MIDM, FCMI, FHEA
Senior Lecturer
Dr Vijay Pujari FCIM SFHEA
Dr Vijay Pujari FCIM SFHEA
Senior Lecturer, Campus Programme Coordinator - MSc Strategic Marketing and MSc Corporate and Marketing Communications, Campus Programme Coordinator - MSc Digital Marketing
Professor Cody Morris Paris PhD
Professor Cody Morris Paris PhD
Deputy Director of Research & Business, Head of the Business School
Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian FHEA
Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian FHEA
Associate Professor, Chair, Office of Research, Head & Founder: Centre for Supply Chain Excellence
Dr Sheldon Carvalho
Dr Sheldon Carvalho
Senior Lecturer in HRM & Organizational Behavior
Dr Shawn Mathew
Dr Shawn Mathew
Senior Lecturer in Marketing
Christopher Jensen
Christopher Jensen
Lecturer in Management
Muneeza Shoaib Sandeela
Muneeza Shoaib Sandeela
Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Campus Programme Coordinator- BA Marketing
Mohammad Meraj MBA PGCHE EFQM Assessor
Mohammad Meraj MBA PGCHE EFQM Assessor
Lecturer in Business, Deputy Director Academic Professional Services & Quality