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Dr. Fadi Abdelfattah

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Dr. Fadi Abdelfattah is an Associate Professor of Management and Marketing at the Modern College of Business and Science in Oman. With a PhD in Management from Multimedia University, Malaysia, and an MBA from Middle East University, Jordan, he has an extensive academic career, including roles as Acting Dean and Head of Department. His research focuses on consumer behavior, technology adoption, and entrepreneurship innovation, with over 56 publications and several research grants. Dr. Abdelfattah has supervised numerous graduate theses and played key roles in program development across various universities.

Areas of Research

  • Consumers Behavior
  • Leadership
  • Health Care Management
  • Entrepreneurship Innovation
  • Technology Adoption.

Education

  • PhD in Management, Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia Graduate School of Management (GSM).

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Middle East University (MEU), Jordan.

Experience Summary

Academic Experiences

  • Modern College of Business and Science – (Sep 2022- Present)

      Department: Business and Economics, Position: Associate professor

  • A’Sharqiyah University (ASU), OMAN – (Feb 2017 – Aug 2022)

      Faculty: College of Business Administration, Department: Management, Position: Assistant Professor

  • International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia – (Feb 2016- June 2016)

      Faculty: Faculty of Language and Management, Position: Part-time Lecturer

  • Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia – (Jan 2014 – Feb 2016)

      Faculty: Graduate School of Management (GSM), Position Graduate Research Assistants

 

Administrative and Academic Positions

  • Associate Professor and Head of Department – Modern College of Business and Science – (Aug 2022- Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Management Department, College of Business Administration, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman – (Sep 2021- Aug 2022)
  • Head of Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor, College of Business Administration, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman – (March 2021- Aug 2021)
  • Acting Dean College of Business Administration and Assistant Professor, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman – (March 2019- March 2021)

Selected Publications

  1. Fadi Abdelfattah, Mohammed Salah, Khalid Dahleez, Riyad Darwazeh. (2024), The Future of Competitive Advantage in Oman: Integrating Green Product Innovation, AI, and Intellectual Capital in Business Strategies. International Journal of Innovation Studies,ISSN 2096-2487, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijis.2024.02.001.
  2. Mohammed Salah, Fadi Abdelfattah, Hussam Al Halbusi. (2024), “The good, the bad, and the GPT: Reviewing the impact of generative artificial intelligence on psychology”. Current Opinion in Psychology, 59, 101872, ISSN 2352-250X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2024.101872.
  3. Al Halbusi, H., Al-Sulaiti, K., Abdelfattah, F., Ahmad, A.B. and Hassan, S. (2024), “Understanding consumers’ adoption of e-pharmacy in Qatar: applying the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology”, Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-03-2023-0042
  4. Fadi Abdelfattah, Abrar Al-Alawi, Mohammed Sani Abdullahi & Mohammed Salah (2023) Embracing the industrial revolution: the impact of technological advancements and government policies on tourism development in Oman, Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure, and Events, DOI: 10.1080/19407963.2023.2294789
  5. Abdelfattah, F., Al Halbusi, H., & Al-Brwani, R. M. (2023). Cognitive Style and Fostering of Technological Adaptation Drive E-Entrepreneurial of New Mature Business. International Journal of Innovation Studies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijis.2023.04.001.
  6. Abdelfattah, F., Al Alawi, A.M., Dahleez, K.A. and El Saleh, A. (2023), “Reviewing the critical challenges that influence the adoption of the e-learning system in higher educational institutions in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic”, Online Information Review, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/OIR-02-2022-0085.
  7. Al Halbusi, H., AbdelFattah, F., Ferasso, M., Alshallaqi, M. and Hassani, A. (2023), “Fear of failure for entrepreneurs in emerging economies: stress, risk, finances, hard work, and social support“, Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-01-2023-0035
  8. Mohammed Salah, Fadi Abdelfattah & Hassan Al Halbusi (2023) Generative Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT & Bard) in Public Administration Research: A Double-Edged Sword for Street-Level Bureaucracy Studies, International Journal of Public Administration, DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2023.2274801
  9. Rahman, Surajit Bag, Abdelfattah, F, Gani, Nripendra P. Rana. (2023) “The New Wave Of AI-Powered Luxury Brands Online Shopping Experience: The Role of Digital Multisensory Cues and Customers’ Engagement”, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Volume 72, 103273, ISSN 0969-6989, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2023.103273.
  10. Mohammed Salah Hassan, Hussam Al Halbusi, Ahmad Bayiz Ahmad, Fadi Abdelfattah, Zahraa Thamir & Raja Noriza Raja Ariffin (2023) Discretion and its effects: analyzing the role of street- level bureaucrats’ enforcement styles, International Review of Public Administration, 28:4, 480- 502, DOI: 10.1080/12294659.2023.2286671
  11. Hassan, Alhalbusi H, Abdelfattah, F, et al. Discretion and its Effects: Analyzing the Role of Street-Level Bureaucrats’ Policy Enforcement Style. Research Square; 2022. DOI: 910.21203/rs.3.rs-1600724/v2.
  12. Mohammed Salah, Fadi Abdelfattah & Hussam Al Halbusi (2023) Debate: Peer reviews at the crossroads ‘To AI or not to AI?’, Public Money & Management, 43:8, 781-782, DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2023.2264032
  13. Dahleez, K.A., Aboramadan, M. and Abdelfattah, F. (2023), “Inclusive leadership and job satisfaction in Omani higher education: the mediation of psychological ownership and employee thriving”, International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 907-925. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEM-07-2022-0274
  14. Salah, M., Alhalbusi, H., Abdelfattah, F., & Ismail, M. M. (2023). Chatting with ChatGPT: Investigating the impact on psychological well-being and self-esteem with a focus on harmful stereotypes and job anxiety as moderator. Current Psychology, Vol. 1 NO, 3 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04989-0.
  15. Mohammed Salah, Hussam Al Halbusi, Fadi Abdelfattah. (2023)”May the force of text data analysis be with you: Unleashing the power of generative AI for social psychology research”. Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humans, Volume 1, Issue 2, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbah.2023.100006
  16. Abdelfattah, F., Al Mashaikhya, N.Y., Dahleez, K.A. and El Saleh, A. (2022), “A systematic review of e-learning systems adoption before and during the COVID-19”, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-02-2022-0033.
  17. Abdelfattah, Fadi; Malik, Mustafa; AL Alawi, Abrar; Sallem, Ramzi; Ganguly, A. (2023). Towards Measuring SMEs Performance Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak: Exploring the Impact of Integrated Supply Chain Drivers. Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing, Print of head. https://doi.org/10.1108/JGOSS-11-2021-0094.
  18. Abdelfattah, Fadi., Hussam Al Halbusi, Raya Masoud Al-Brwani. (2022). Influence of Self- Perceived Creativity and Social Media Use in Predicting E-Entrepreneurial Intention. International Journal of Innovation Studies, 10(3), 819-832.
  19. Hussam Al Halbusi, Homoud Alhaidan, Fadi Abdelfattah, T. Ramayah & JunHwa Cheah (2022): Exploring Social Media Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises In Iraq: Pivotal Role Of Social Media Network Capability and Customer Involvement, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2022.2125374
  20. Abdullahi, M. S., Adeiza, A., Abdelfattah, F., Fatma, M., Fawehinmi, O., & Aigbogun, O. (2022). Talent management practices on employee performance: a mediating role of employee engagement in institution of higher learning: quantitative analysis. Industrial and Commercial Training, Print of h. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-10-2021-0075.
  21. Gani, Mohammad Osman; Rahman, Muhammad; Faroque, Anisur; Sabit, Ahmad Anas; AbdeFattah, F. (2022). Understanding the Determinants of e-Pharmacy Services: The Moderating Effect of Technology Discomfort. The Bottom-Line Journal, Print of h. https://doi.org/10.1108/BL-03-2022-0045.
  22. Adeiza, A., Abdullahi, M., Abdelfattah, Fadi., Fawehinmi, O., Ismail, N., Arnaut, M., Aigbogun, O., Adam, I & Ehido, A. (2022). Mediating mechanism of customer satisfaction on customer relationship management implementation and customer loyalty among consolidated banks. Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 10(3), 819-832. 1023. A.’a. Khamees, S. Awadi, S. Rawashdeh, M. Talafha, J. Bani-Issa, M.A.S. Alkadiri, M.S. Al Zoubi, E. Hussein, Abdelfattah, Fadi, I.H. Bashayreh, M. Al-Saghir, Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Jordanian Eating and Nutritional Habits, HELIYON, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09585.
  23. Abdelfattah, Fadi., Hussam Al Halbusi, Saleh Al Sinawi, A. & G. A. W. Ala. (2022). The Effect of Business and Investment Procedure, Taxation, and Infrastructure on Investment Attractiveness: The Moderating Role of Embeddedness. International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 26(4), 1–19.
  24. Rahman, M.S., AbdelFattah, F.A., Bag, S. and Gani, MO (2022), “Survival strategies of SMEs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: application of SEM and fsQCA”, Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-12-2020-0564
  25. Ghazali, E.M., Al Halbusi, H., Abdel Fattah, F.M., Hossain Uzir, M.U., Mutum, D.S. and Tan, F.-L. (2022), “A study of player behaviour and motivation to purchase Dota 2 virtual in- game items”, Kybernetes, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
  26. Alazaiza M.Y.D., AbdelFattah F.M., Al Maskari T., Bashir M.J.K., Nassani D.E., Albahnasawi A., Abushammala M.F.M., and Hamad R.J. (2022), Effect Of COVID-19 pandemic on food purchasing and waste generation during the lockdown period in the sultanate of Oman, Global NEST Journal, 24(XX), 1-6.
  27. Abdelfattah, Fadi; Dahleez, Khalid; Mohamed, Abdul Hakim; Okour, Mohammad; AL Alawi, Abrar. (2021), “Public Health Awareness: Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviours of the public one Health Risks During COVID-19 Pandemic in Sultanate of Oman”, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-10-2020-0152
  28. Abdelfattah, Fadi; Dahleez, Khalid; Darwazeh, Riyad; Al Alawi, Abrar. (2021), “Influence of Service Quality on Consumer Loyalty: A Mediation Analysis of Health Insurance,” The TQM Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-09-2020-0219
  29. Abdelfattah, Fadi, Hussam Al Halbusi, Khalid Abed Dahleez, S. A. S. & G. A. W. (2021), “An Investigation of Components Deriving Entrepreneurial Activities in Duqm City: A Special Economic Zone in Oman.” International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 25(4), 1–14.
  30. Abdul Hakim; Abdelfattah, Fadi; Bashir, Mohamed; Alhajri, Maia; Khanan, Akbar; Abbas, Zaheer. (2021), ” Investigating the acceptance of distance learning amongst Omani students: a case study from Oman,” Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
  31. Dahleez, K.A., and Abdelmuniem Abdelfattah, F. (2021), “Transformational leadership and organizational performance of Omani SMEs: the role of market orientation”, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-08-2020-0447
  32. Rahman, M.S., Hossain, M.A., Abdelfattah, Fadi. and Ibne Mokter, A.M. (2021), “Avoidance behaviour towards using pirated software: testing a seven-component model on SME employees,” Information Technology & People, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITP-12-2019-0621
  33. Dahleez, K.A., El-Saleh, A.A., Al Alawi, A.M., and Abdel Fattah, F.A.M. (2021), “Student learning outcomes and online engagement in a time of crisis: the role of e-learning system usability and teacher behaviour,” International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, Vol. 38 No. 5, pp. 473-492. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJILT-04-2021-0057
  34. Dahleez, K.A., El-Saleh, A.A., Al Alawi, A.M., and Abdelfattah, F. (2021), “Higher education student engagement in times of pandemic: the role of e-learning system usability and teacher behaviour,” International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 1312-1329. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEM-04-2021-0120
  35. Rahman, M.S., Hassan, H. and Fattah, FAMA (2021), “Optimization of restaurants’ hospitality performance: the roles of innovation, internal and external power understanding capability,” International Journal of Innovation Science, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 684-708. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-10-2020-0195
  36. Mohammad Khaleel, Okour; Chong, Chin Wei; Abdelfattah, Fadi (2021)”Knowledge Management Systems Usage: Application of Diffusion of Innovation Theory,” Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-08-2020-0117
  37. Rahman, M.S., Hossain, M.A., and Abdelfattah, Fadi. (2021), ” Does marketing analytics capability boost firms’ competitive marketing performance in a data-rich business environment? ” Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-05-2020-0185
  38. Tehseen, S., Johara, F., Halbusi, H.A., Islam, M.A. and Fattah, FAMA (2021), “Measuring dimensions of perceived business success among Malaysian and Bangladeshi SME owners,” Rajagiri Management Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
  39. Hassan, M., Al Halbusi, H., Najem, A., Razali, A., Abdelfattah, Fadi, & Williams, K. (2021). Risk Perception, Self-Efficacy, Trust in Government, and the Moderating Role of Perceived Social Media Content During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Changing Societies & Personalities, 5(1), 9–35. https://doi:10.15826/csp.2021.5.1.120.
  40. Hussam Al Halbusi, Pablo Ruiz-Palomino, Rafael Morales-Sánchez & Fadi Abdel Muniem (F.A.M.) Abdel Fattah (2021): Managerial ethical leadership, ethical climate, and employee ethical behaviour: does moral attentiveness matter? Ethics & Behavior, DOI: 10.1080/10508422.2021.193762.
  41. Rana Tahir Naveed, Hussam Al Halbusi, T. Ramayah, Salem AlAbri, Fadi Abdel Muniem Abdel Fattah, U. H. U. (2021). Game Theory: Historical Overview and Synthesizing Critique. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 6(11), 951–952., 13(1), 10–27.
  42. Abdel Fattah, Fadi, Mohamed, AHHM, Bashir, M.I.A. and Al Alawi, AMM (2020), “Determinants of knowledge-sharing behaviour among students at higher educational institutions in Oman: a planned behaviour theoretical perspective of knowledge sharing,” Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-07-2020-0104
  43. Rahman, M.S., Abdel Fattah, Fadi, Hussain, B. and Hossain, M.A. (2020), “Integrative model of consumer-based heritage destination brand equity,” Tourism Review, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-12-2019-0505.
  44. Rahman, Muhammad; Abdel Fattah, Fadi; Hassan, Hasliza; Haque, Tayeenul. (2020), “An integrated understanding of Academics Knowledge Sharing Behaviour: A Comparative Study on HLIs,” Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, DOI:10.1108/GKMC-10-2019-0122.
  45. Rahman, M.S., Hossain, M.A., Abdel Fattah, Fadi. and Akter, S. (2020), “Optimizing the competitive performance of service firms in the data-rich environment,” Journal of Service Theory and Practice, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTP-04-2020-0077
  46. Hussein-Elhakim AL Issa, Abdulah AL Shukaili and Abdel Fattah, Fadi, (2020), “Enhancing Education for Smart Cities: Evidence from Omani Higher Education Institutions.” Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, issue 3, 851-854 DOI: https://www.medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=jeasci.2020.851.854.

 

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