Dr Hamad Riaz

PhD

Research Area: Organizational strategies-Business Ethics- Gender diversity
About Me

Dr. Hammad Riaz holds a PhD from COMSATS University Islamabad and has been working at the University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR) for the past seven years. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Hammad Riaz's research focuses on business ethics, gender diversity, and organizational strategies. During his time as an Assistant Professor at UPR, he has successfully published 15 research papers, showcasing his dedication to scholarly contributions. His cumulative Impact Factor is 95. Among the publications, nine papers fall under Q1, four under Q2, and one under Q3. Notably, one of his articles was published in the prestigious FT 50 journal, Journal of Business Ethics, which ranks among the top 50 journals recognized by the Financial Times for assessing business schools worldwide. Additionally, Dr. Riaz's work has been published in Long Range Planning, a leading journal in regional development (according to ABS). He has also presented a research paper at the esteemed Academy of Management Conference, further demonstrating his involvement in the academic community.

Degree Major University Start Date End Date
PhD Finance COMSATS University Islamabad March 2015 September 2020
Designation Organization Duration
Assistant Director Student Affairs University of Poonch Rawalakot October 2022 - November 2024
Assistant Professor University of Poonch rawalakot October 2020 - November 2024
Title Description Sponsoring Agency Amount Year
Designation Department Organization From Date To Date
Description Year Journal Name Impact Factor
3. Bagh, T., Khan, M. A., Meyer, N., & Riaz, H. Impact of boardroom diversity on corporate financial performance. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 10(1), 1-13. [Impact factor = 2.731; Journal Quartiles = Q2; HEC = W Category].
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-023-01700-3
2023
2. Saeed, A., Riaz, H., & Riaz, S. Women's representation in top management teams of emerging markets' multinationals in developed countries: A legitimacy perspective. Human Resource Management Journal. [Impact factor = 6.235; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category; ABS = 4* Star; ABDC = A Category].
DOI : https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1748-8583.12522
2023
1. Riaz, H., & Saeed, A. Who Will Serve the Reputationally Compromised Boards? Politicians’ Appointment to the Boards of Chinese MNCs in the US. Group & Organization Management. [Impact factor = 4.8; Journal Quartiles = Q3; HEC = W Category; ABS = 3 Star; ABDC = A Category].
DOI : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10596011231210608
2023
1. Saeed, A., Ali, A., & Riaz, H. Open-up or stay closed: the effect of TMT gender diversity on open innovation. European Journal of Innovation Management. [Impact factor = 4.750; Journal Quartiles = Q2; HEC = W Category; ABS = 1 Star; ABDC = C Category].
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1108/EJIM-08-2022-0425
2023
7. Saeed, A., Ali, Q., Riaz, H., & Khan, M. A. Audit Committee Independence and Auditor Reporting for Financially Distressed Companies: Evidence from an Emerging Economy. SAGE Open, 12(2). [Impact factor = 2.032; Journal Quartiles = Q2; HEC = W].
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221089951
2022
6. Saeed, A., Riaz, H., Liedong, T. A., & Rajwani, T. The impact of TMT gender diversity on corporate environmental strategy in emerging economies. Journal of Business Research, 141, 536-551. [Impact factor = 10.969; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category; ABS = 3 Star; ABDC = A Category].
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.11.057
2022
5. Saeed, A., Riaz, H., Liedong, T., & Rajwani, T Does family matter? Ownership, motives and firm’s environmental strategy. Long range planning. [Impact factor = 7.825; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category; ABS = 3 Star; ABDC = A Category].
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lrp.2022.102216
2022
4. Saeed, A. & Riaz, H. & Baloch, M. S. Pursuing sustainability development goals through adopting gender equality: Women representation in leadership positions of emerging market multinationals. European Management Review. [Impact factor = 3.0; Journal Quartiles = Q3; HEC = W Category; ABS = 3 Star; ABDC = C Category].
DOI : http://doi.org/10.1111/emre.12532
2022
3. Saeed, A. & Riaz, H. & Baloch, M. S. Does big data utilization improve firm legitimacy? Technological Forecasting & Social Change. ?” [Impact factor = 10.884; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category ABS = 3 Star; ABDC = A Category].
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121847
2022
2. Saeed, A. & Riaz, H. Women Directors’ Turnover Following Financial Misconduct: What's Social Environment Got to Do with It. British Journal of Management. [Impact factor = 7.450; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category; ABS = 4 Star; ABDC = A Category].
DOI : http://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12639
2022
13. Saeed, A. & Riaz, H. Navigating through Firm-Environmental Groups’ Relationships: The impact of Societal Trust on Corporate Environmental Strategy Business Strategy and the Environment. 38(8), 3552-3568. [Impact factor = 10.801; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category; ABS: 3 stars; ABDC= A Category].
DOI : DOI: 10.1002/bse.2819.
2021
12. Saeed, A., Baloch, M. S. & Riaz, H. Global insights on TMT gender diversity in controversial industries: A legitimacy perspective. Journal of Business Ethics, 179(3), 711-731. [Impact factor = 6.331; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category ABS = 3 Star; ABDC = A Category]
DOI : DOI: 10.1007/s10551-021-04849-6
2021
11. Khan, M. A., Riaz, H., Ahmed, M., & Saeed, A. Does green finance really deliver what is anticipated? An Empirical Perspective. Borsa Istanbul Review. 22(3), 586-593. [Impact factor =4.288; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category]
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bir.2021.07.006
2021
10. Xie, J., Riaz, H., Li, X., Xu, S. & Awan, T. M. Different kettles of fish: Corporate Social Performance, Media Legitimacy, and Corporate Financial Performance of Chinese firms Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 1-26 [Impact factor = 3.371; Journal Quartiles = Q2; HEC = W Category; ABDC = B Category]
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2021.1975105
2021
9. Saeed, A. & Riaz, H. & Baloch, M. S. Institutional voids, liability of origin and TMT gender diversity of emerging markets multinationals International business review. 31(4). 101941. [Impact factor = 8.047: Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category ABS = 3 Star; ABDC = A Category]
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2021.101941
2021
8. Riaz, H., Saeed, A., Liedong, T., & Rajwani, T. Environmental management, nonmarket strategy and firm performance in emerging markets: The case of ISO 14001. Business Ethics, the environment and responsibility. 31(1), 139-163. [Impact factor = 6.967; Journal Quartiles = Q2; HEC = W Category ABS = 2 Star; ABDC = B Category]
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1111/beer.12402
2021
14. Riaz, H., & Saeed, A. Impact of environmental policy on firm's market performance: The case of ISO 14001 Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. [Impact factor = 8.464; Journal Quartiles = Q1; HEC = W Category; ABS = 1 star; ABDC= C Category].
DOI : 27(2), 681-693. https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.1834
2020
Riaz, H., Saeed, A., Baloch, M. S., Nasrullah, & Khan, Z.] Valuation of Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001: Evidence from an Emerging Market Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 12(1), 21. [HEC = Y Category; ABDC: B Category].
DOI : https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm12010021
2019