Shaista E. Khilji (2001, Cambridge University, UK). 

Dr Shaista E. Khilji is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the South Asian Journal of Global Business Research (SAJGBR), and Associate Professor of Human and Organizational Learning at the George Washington University, where she teaches graduate levels courses on Leadership, Change, Consulting and Strategic HR. Her research focuses on issues related to Global Leadership, Talent Development, Innovation, and Cross-Cultural Management with a particular emphasis on emerging economies. She has published several articles in tier-1 scholarly journals, including the International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of World Business, and the Journal of Product Innovation Management, and presented more than 40 research papers at various international conferences.

Dr. Khilji has taught and trained a diverse audience in Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, United States, Canada, India, and Pakistan. Based upon her expertise, she has been consulted by the daily newspapers, such as Globe and Mail, Washington Times, Voice of America and magazines like SmartCEO. 

Dr. Khilji has received several awards, including “Honorary Lifetime Fellow of Cambridge Commonwealth Society” (UK); “Pride of Profession Award” (India); the “Outstanding Service” and “Best Reviewer” awards by the Academy of Management (USA), “Top 10%” paper award by the Academy of International Business (Italy), and a “Bronze Award” by McGraw Hill Higher Education. She was nominated for the Washingtonian “Rising Star under 40 years” for her all-round academic achievements, “Best International Symposium’ and “Newman’ awards by Academy of Management. 

Dr. Khilji has consulted with US and Canadian governments, higher educational institutions (in Singapore, Canada, Pakistan, Morocco, India and Cuba) and several organizations in the private and non-profit sector globally. 

Ph.D., Cambridge University, UK
M.Phil., Cambridge University, UK

Human & Organizational Learning (Ed.D.)
Human Resource Development (M.A. in Ed. & H.D.)

Her research is focused upon making sense of the complexities of contemporary organizations and exploring the impact of globalization on local contexts, individuals and organizations. Globalization, innovation, learning, change and performance happen to be the guiding themes in her research projects.

Refereed Journal Articles

Khilji, S.E., Egri, C., Ralston, D., Palmer, I., Girson, I., Milton, L., Richards, M., & Mockaitis. (2012). Do Anglo cluster countries still form a values cluster? Evidence of the complexity of changing cultural values. Journal of World Business.

Khilji, S.E., Zaidman, N., Dorit, A., Tirmizi, A., & Srinivas, E.S. (2010). Crossvergence of values: an analysis of the use of IM at workplace in Israel, India and Pakistan. International Business Review, 19, 419-431 (ISSN: 069-5931). 

Khilji, S.E., Qiao, K., & Wang, X. (2010). Does convergence occur in regional clusters? Evidence of HR satisfaction, turnover intentions and demographic variables from Pakistan and China. Journal of Global Business Advancement, 5(3). 

Qiao, K., Khilji, S.E., & Wang, X. (2009). HPWS, organizational commitment and the role of demographic features in China. The International Journal of Human Resource Management1, 20 (11), 2311-2330. (ISSN: 0958-5192).

Muto, Y., & Khilji, S.E. (2007). Organization culture of global organizations: convergence or divergence? The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, 7(2), 49-58. 

Khilji, S.E. & Wang, X. (2007). Old debate, new evidence in strategic human resource management: investigating the relationship between employee satisfaction with HRM and turnover. International Business Review, 16, 277-295 (ISSN: 069-5931).

Khilji, S.E., Mroczkowski, T., & Bernstein, B. (2006). From invention to innovation: toward developing an integrated innovation model for biotech firms. Journal of Product Innovation Management2, 23(6), 528-540 (ISSN: 0737-6782).

Khilji, S.E., & Wang, X. (2006). Intended and implemented HRM: the missing linchpin in strategic international human resource management research. International Journal of Human Resource Management1, 17(7), 1171-1189 (ISSN: 0958-5192).

Khilji, S. E. (2004). Wither tradition: An evidence of generational differences in human resource satisfaction from Pakistan. International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, 4(2), 141-156 (ISSN: 1470-5958). 

Khilji, S.E. (2003). To adapt or not to adapt: exploring the role of national culture in human resource management. International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, 3(1), 109-132 (ISSN: 1470-5958).

Khilji, S. E. (2002). Modes of convergence and divergence: an integrative view of multinational practices in Pakistan. International Journal of Human Resource Management1, 13(2), 232-253 (ISSN: 0958-5192).

Chapters in Books

Khilji, S.E. (2012). An ambicultural Asian model: Management and culture in Pakistan. In Warner, M. (Ed.), Managing Across Diverse Cultures in East Asia: Issues and Challenges in a Changing WorldLondon: Routledge.  

Khilji, S.E., & Davis, E. (2010). Building competitive advantage in a global environment: leadership and mindset. In Devinney, TM, Pedersen, T & L Tihanyi (Eds.), Advances in International Management: The Past, Present and Future of International Business and Management, Volume 23, New York, NY: Emerald. 

Muto, Y., & Khilji, S.E. (2010). Organizational culture of global organizations. In J. Westover (Ed.), Globalization, Labor and the Transformation of Work: Readings for Seeking a Competitive Advantage in An Increasingly Global Economy. Commanding Heights Publications.

Khilji, S.E. (2003). Culture and management in Pakistan. In M. Warner (Ed.), Culture and Management in Asia. London, UK: Curzon Press.

Khilji, S.E. (2001). Human resource management in Pakistan. In P. Budhwar & D. Yaw (Eds.), Human Resource Management in Developing Countries. London: Routledge.

Refereed Business Case

Khilji, S.E., Oh, C.H., & Manikoth, N. (2011). People lead to stronger performance: the secret to Samsung’ success. Ivey Publishing. 

Khilji, S.E., Oh, C.H., & Manikoth, N. (2011). Teaching Note: People lead to stronger performance: the secret to Samsung’ success. Ivey Publishing.  

Chapter in Encyclopedia

Khilji, S.E. (1999). Management in Pakistan. In M. Warner (Ed.), International Encyclopedia for Business and Management. London: International Thompson Press.

Refereed Conference Presentations and Proceedings

Franco, M., Khilji, S.E., & Bourne, M. 2011. Understanding the performance impact of Investment in People: A Social Exchange Approach. Submitted to the British Academy of Management. 

Khatri, N., Syed, J., & Khilji, S.E. (2011). Cronyism and Corruption: Evidence from South Asia. Academy of Management, San Antonio, TX, Aug 2011.

Syed, J., Khatri, N., & Khilji, S.E. (2011). East meets west: South Asian perspective on management theories and practices. Symposium at the Academy of Management, San Antonio, TX, Aug 2011.

Brown-Lee, D., & Khilji, S. E. (2011). Flexpatriation as a business model: A scholar practitioner study. Eastern Academy of Management, Boston, MA, May 11-14, 2011. 

Khilji, S.E., Davis, E., & Cseh, M. (2010). Global leadership mindset: the new narrative. In Butler, C., Khilji, S.E., Ravlin, E. & Zander, L. Leading multicultural teams for success: A prism of perspectives. Symposium presented at the Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada. Aug 2010 (Nominated for the Emerald Best International Symposium Award by IM Division at AOM).

Davis, E., Khilji, S.E., & Cseh, M. (2010). The 3Cs of Leadership. Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada. Aug 2010.

Devinney, T. et. al. (2010). International management-past, present and future. PDW at the Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada. Aug 2010.

Cseh, M., Davis, E., & Khilji, S.E. (2010). Developing a global mindset: Learning of global leaders. Proceedings of International HRD Conference, Pec, Hungary. June 2010.

Adeniyi, M., & Khilji, S.E. (2010). Suspended among multiple cultural values: exploring the leadership experiences of foreign-born leaders in the US. Academy of Human resource Development, Feb 24-28, 2010, Tennessee.

Ford, S., & Khilji, S.E. (2010).  Exploring HRD challenges in organizational aesthetics research. Academy of Human Resource Development, Feb 24-28, 2010, Tennessee.

Greenwood, R., Murphy, E. F. Jr., Madero, S., Monserrat, S. I., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Ruiz-Gutierrez, J., Santos, N. M. B. F., Woodhull, M., Teeple, W., & Khilji, S. E. (2009). Values of males and females in Latin America and the US: are they similar or dissimilar? Academy of Management, August 10-14, 2009, Chicago, IL.

Monserrat, S. I., Santos, N. M. B. F., Olivas-Luján, M. R., Madero, S., Ruiz-Gutierrez, J. A., Greenwood, R. A., Khilji, S. E., Murphy, Jr, E. F., Luk, D. M.,  Mujtaba, B., Uy, A. O. O., Woodhull, M., D., Christoforou, P T., Teeple, W., & Chaturvedi, S. (2009) Generation in the workplace: an analysis of US and Latin American generational value similarities and differences between baby boomers, generation X and generation Y. 10th International HRM Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 21-24 June 2009.

Monserrat, S. I., Santos, N. M. B. V., Murphy, E. F. Jr., Greenwood, R. Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Madero, S., Ruiz-Gutierrez, J. A., Khilji, S. E., Luk, D. M., Mujtaba, B., Uy, A. O. O.,Woodhull, M. D., Christoforou, P. T., Teeple, W., & Chaturvedi, S. (2009). Democracy's children: changing values in Argentina and Brazil? Eastern Academy of Management, Rio de Janerio, Brazil, June 21-25, 2009.

Qader, F., Ahmed, M., Rehman, R., & Khilji, S. E. (2008). Integration and development of HRM in higher education institutes of Pakistan. South Asian Conference, Bhurban, Pakistan, Dec.

Khilji, S. E., Murphy E.  F. Jr., Mujtaba, B., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz,-Gutierrez, J. A., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Madero, S., Monserrat, S. I. L., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O. O, Woodhull, M. D., and Teeple, W. (2008). Intergenerational value change: a cross-cultural empirical test. Eastern Academy of Management, May 14-17, 2008, Washington, D.C.

Greenwood, R. A., Khilji, S. E., Murphy, E. F., Jr., & Manyak, T. G. (2008). Sex differences in attitudes towards women and type A behavior patterns of military and non-military members in the United States. North American Management Society, Chicago, IL, March 18-20, 2008.

Greenwood, R. A., Murphy, E. F. Jr. and Khilji, S. E., (2009). Does religion matter: An investigation of attitudes towards women in 14 countries. North American Management Society, Chicago, IL, March 18-20, 2009.

Rana, B., & Khilji, S.E. (2008). Identifying and understanding socio-cultural factors which may act as inhibitors to globalization and multinational growth in emerging markets- evidence from South Asia. Academy of International Business-SE Asia Chapter, Kuala Lumpur, 4-6 Dec 2008.  

Davis E., Khilji, S., Critchfield A.J., Cseh M., Yarr L., & Abou-Zaki, W. (2008). Mirror, mirror on the wall: who has the global leadership mindset (GLM) of them all?  International Leadership Association Conference Global Leadership: Portraits of the Past, Visions for the Future, 10th ILA Annual Global Conference, November 12-15, 2008.

Murphy, E. F. Jr., Chaturvedi, S., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz-Gutierez, J. A., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Manyak, T. G., Mujtaba, B., Madero, S., Khilji, S.E., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O., & Woodhull, M D. (2008). Entrepreneurial differences in values, attitudes and behavior in developed and developing nations. Academy of Management, LA, Aug 2008.

Khilji, S.E., Murphy, E. F. Jr., & Mujtaba, B.  (2008). A cross-cultural investigation of religious affiliation and personal values. Academy of International Business, Milan, June-July 2008 (Ranked among the top 10% of all papers).

Zamantili, D., Khilji, S.E., & Wang, X. (2008). Does organizational culture enhance the effect of organizational rewards on knowledge shared and gained? Academy of International Business, Milan, June-July 2008.

23.Qiao, K., Khilji, S.E., & Wang, X. (2008). Adopting an employee-centered methodology in SHRM research: perceptions relating to the existence of high-performance work systems, organizational commitment, and the role of demographic features in China. Academy of International Business, Milan, June-July 2008.

Khilji, S.E., Murphy, E. F. Jr., Chaturvedi, S., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz-Gutierez, J. A., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Manyak, T. G., Mujtaba, B., Madero, S., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O., & Woodhull, M D. (2008). A cross-cultural investigation of religious affiliation and attitudes towards women and type A stress behavior- an 11 country and six religion analysis. International Society for the Study of Work and Values, Singapore. June 2008. 

Dyke, L., Khilji, S.E. & Lyons, S. (2008). A smallest space analysis of the value structure of career anchors. International Society for the Study of Work and Values, Singapore. June 2008.

Greenwood, R. A., Khilji, S. E., Murphy, E. F., Jr., & Manyak, T. G. (2008). Sex differences in attitudes towards women and type A behavior patterns of military and non-military members in the United States. North American Management Society Conference, April 20-24, 2008, Chicago, IL. 

Murphy, E. F. Jr., Chaturvedi, S., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz-Gutierez, J. A., Khilji, S. E., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Manyak, T. G., Mujtaba, B., Madero, S., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O., & Woodhull, M D.  (2007). An exploration of the values of Singaporeans. American Psychological Association Meeting, San Francisco, CA. August 18, 2007. 

Khilji, S.E., Zaidman, N., Dorit, A., Tirmizi, A., & Srinivas, N. (2007). Cross-cultural nature of impression management strategies at work: evidence from India, Israel and Pakistan. Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA, Aug 2007.

Murphy, E. F. Jr., Chaturvedi, S., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz-Gutierez, J. A., Khilji, S. E., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Manyak, T. G., Mujtaba, B., Madero, S., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O., & Woodhull, M D. (2007). A cross-cultural investigation of the type A behavior patterns and personal values between developed and developing countries. The Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA, Aug 2007.

Murphy, E. F. Jr., Chaturvedi, S., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz-Gutierez, J. A., Khilji, S. E., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Manyak, T. G., Mujtaba, B., Madero, S., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O., & Woodhull, M D.  (2007). The male and female values. The Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA, Aug 2007.

Khilji, S.E., Zamantili, D., & Wang, X. (2007). Knowledge sharing within subsidiaries- Impact of age on perceptions, attitude and media preferences. European Group on Organizational Studies (EGOS), Vienna, Austria, July 3-5, 2007.

Murphy, E. F. Jr., Chaturvedi, S., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz-Gutierez, J. A., Khilji, S. E., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Manyak, T. G., Mujtaba, B., Madero, S., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O., & Woodhull, M D.  (2007). A cross-cultural investigation of personal values, attitudes towards women in developed and developing countries. Proceedings of the International Human Resource Management (IHRM), Tallinn, Estonia, June 12-15, 2007. 

Muto, Y., & Khilji, S.E. (2007). The concept of crossvergence in global organizations. Eastern Academy of Management, New Brunswick, NJ, May 2007.

Khilji, S.E., Murphy, E. F. Jr., Chaturvedi, S., Greenwood, R. A., Ruiz-Gutierez, J. A., Olivas-Lujan, M. R., Luk, D. M., Manyak, T. G., Mujtaba, B., Madero, S., Santos, N. M. B. F., Uy, A. O., & Woodhull, M D.  (2007). Generation values: East and west. Proceedings of the Academy of Global Business Advancement, Penang, Malaysia, May 21-25, 2007.

Khilji, S.E. & Dyke, L. (2006). Group differences in career anchors and their effects on organizational attitudes, Academy of Management, Atlanta, GA. (Considered for nomination for the Newman Award).

Khilji, S.E. & Wang, X. (2006). Adapting behavior in a new culture: study of the use of impression management by immigrant employees in Canada, Proceedings of the International Society for the Study of Work and Values, Tallinn, Estonia.

Khilji, S.E. & Wang, X. (2005). Minimizing inconsistencies between intended and implemented HRM- the first step towards developing HRM systems that contribute to higher organizational performance, Academy of International Business, Quebec City, Canada.

Khilji, S.E., Mroczkowski, T. & Bernstein, B. (2005). Unlocking biotech: from a linear to an integrated paradigm of innovation, Proceedings of International Management Development, Cordoba, Spain. 

Khilji, S.E & Wang, X. (2003). Re-evaluating issues in international HR-performance agenda. Paper presented at a round table discussion at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management, Seattle, WA. 

Khilji, S.E. (2002). Moving beyond the micro and macro boundaries: Incorporating a meso perspective in understanding employees in a globalized context, Proceedings of the International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management, Gold Coast, Australia.

Khilji, S.E. (2002). Conflict and contentment: assessing the significance of national culture in the development of organization culture during times of change. Proceedings of the International Society for the Study of Work and Values, Warsaw, Poland.

Khilji, S.E. (2001). A comparative analysis of management values and performance appraisal strategies in domestic and multinational firms in Pakistan, Proceedings of Global HRM Associations, Barcelona, Spain.

Khilji, S.E. (2000). East is east: A culture-sensitive view of human resource management in Pakistan, Proceedings of Asia Academy of Management, Singapore.

Khilji, S.E. (2000). Human resource management in Pakistan- transferring management to a developing country, Proceedings of the International Society for the Study of Work and Values, Jerusalem, Israel.

Dr. Khilji is an active member of several research institutes including the Creative and Innovative Economy Center, Women Leadership Institute and the Academy of Global Business Advancement . She has received the Best Reviewer Award from Academy of Management, and has consulted with US and Canadian governments, and several organizations in the private and non profit sector.