Rene Paquibut – Modern College of Business and Science

Dr. Rene Y. Paquibut

Head of Department

Faculty of Business & Economics

Areas of Research

Strategic Management
Organizational Development
Sustainable Development
Quality Management
Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship

Rene Y. Paquibut, PhD is an SHRM-Certified Professional who has completed PhD degrees in Business Management, Education, and most recently in Research and Development. He has published in the areas of Strategic Management, Quality Management, Organizational Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability. His work experiences include nine years in the banking sector and about 30 years in the academe in various roles, including department and college leadership, quality assurance, curriculum development, and human resource management. His work engagements have been in the Philippines, United Arab Emirates, and currently in the Sultanate of Oman.

Education

Ph.D. in Research and Development, St. Paul University-Surigao, Philippines (2024)
Ph.D. in Business Management, University of Bohol, Philippines (2013)
Ph.D. in Education, University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines (2002)
M.B.A. University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines (1998)
M.A. in Special Education, Cebu Technological University, Cebu, Philippines (2009)
B.B.A. University of the Philippines, Cebu, Philippines (1990)

Experience Summary

Head of Business and Economics Department, Modern College of Business and Science (October 13, 2022-Present, Muscat, Oman
Associate Professor, Modern College of Business and Science (June 1, 2022 – Present), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Adjunct Lecturer (MBA Program), Franklin University through Modern College of Business and Science, June 2023 to Present
Adjunct Lecturer (DBA Program), Westford University College, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, January 2022- Present
Associate Professor, Al Ain University (September, 2020 – May 30, 2022), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Associate Professor/ Deputy Director for Quality Assurance and Institutional Research, Al Ain University (September, 2018 – August, 2020), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Associate Dean -Quality Assurance, Modern College of Business and Science (September, 2017 – September, 2018), Muscat, Oman.
Associate Dean – Professional and Postgraduate Studies, Modern College of Business and Science (September, 2016 – September, 2017), Muscat, Oman.
Lecturer, Ibra College of Technology (October, 2012 – December, 2015), Ibra, Oman.
Dean – School of Business and Economics, University of San Carlos (November, 2009 – October, 2011), Cebu, Philippines.
Dean – College of Education, University of San Carlos (June, 2009 – November, 2009), Cebu, Philippines.
Director – Human Resource Management, University of San Carlos (October, 2006 – November, 2008), Cebu, Philippines.
Head, BAP-Credit Guaranty Corporation (February, 1994 – April, 1999), Cebu, Philippines.
Assistant Manager, The Bank of Cebu-A Development Bank (April, 1990 – February, 1994), Cebu, Philippines.

Selected Publications

Paquibut, R., Thirumalaisamy, R. (2024). A Synthesis of the Psycho-Social Foundations of Research and Development in the Circular Economy: An Integrated Conceptual Framework. In: Awwad, B. (eds) The AI Revolution: Driving Business Innovation and Research. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 525. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54383-8_41
Velmurugan, R., Thirumalaisamy, R., Paquibut, R., Abouraia, M. (2024). An Integrated Framework for the Financial Sustainability and Entrepreneurial Success of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. In: Awwad, B. (eds) The AI Revolution: Driving Business Innovation and Research. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 525. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54383-8_19
I. S. Chaudhry, R. Y. Paquibut and H. Chabchoub, “Factors Influencing Employees Trust in AI & its Adoption at Work: Evidence from United Arab Emirates,” 2022 International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2022, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ACIT57182.2022.9994226.
Paquibut, R.Y., Legion, M.C., Islam, A.R.M. et al. Sustainable plastics waste management framework based on the analysis of people’s awareness, knowledge, attitude, skills, and action: development of sustainable plastics waste management approaches. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04675-x
Chaudhry, I.S., Tunio, M.N., Paquibut, R.Y., Al Shwabkheh, A. (2023). Graduates’ Perception of Corporate Social Responsibility: An Empirical Evidence from Higher Educational Institutions in Sultanate of Oman. In: Alareeni, B., Hamdan, A. (eds) Explore Business, Technology Opportunities and Challenges After the Covid-19 Pandemic. ICBT 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 495. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08954-1_13
Paquibut, J.Y., Aarati, M., Paquibut, R.Y. (2022). Exploring the Effects of the Shift to Online Mode of Teaching and Learning on Students’ Well-being – A Case Study. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews.
Chaudhry, I. S., & Paquibut, R. Y. (2021). Do Workforce Diversity, Inclusion Practices, & Organizational Characteristics Contribute to Organizational Innovation? Evidence from the U.A.E. Cogent Business & Management.
Chaudhry, I. S., & Paquibut, R. Y. (2021). Women empowerment through micropreneurship in online businesses in the Sultanate of Oman. Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal.
Paquibut, R. Y., Legion, M. C., Islam, A. M., & Chaudhry, I. S. (2021). Framework for Integrating CSR in the Supply Chain to Mitigate Climate Change. Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues.
Chaudhry, I. S., Paquibut, R. Y., Islam, A. M., & Chabchoub, H. (2021). Testing the Success of Real-time Online Delivery Channel Adopted by Higher Education Institutions in the United Arab Emirates during the Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education.
Hamada, N., & Paquibut, R. Y. (2020). Understanding Chaos Theory’s Implications on Strategic Decision- Making. Opcion, 36.
Paquibut, R. Y., & Al Naamany, A. (2019). Managing organizational change to meet the research-teaching nexus standard: The case of an HEI in the Sultanate of Oman. International Journal of Educational Management.
Hamada, N., Paquibut, R. Y., & Shanaa, Z. (2019). Using the Moodle to Support Effective Teaching and Learning of Math for Business at AAU: A Case Study. Opcion.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2017). A system evaluation theory analyzing value and results chain for institutional accreditation in Oman. Quality Assurance in Education, 25 (2), 161-170, doi: 10.1108/QAE-06-2016-0030.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2017). Building Research Ethos from the Ground up Using McKinsey 7-S Framework: The Case of the Modern College of Business and Science. Asian Journal of Education and Training, 3., doi: 10.20448/journal.522.2017.32. 92.96.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2013). Value Chain Approach to SME Development: The Case of the Tourism Sector of Bohol, Philippines. Global Review of Business and Economic Research.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2012). The Effects of Globalization Policies on the Food Security of Rice in the Philippines. Devotio: Journal of Business and Economic Studies.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2011). A Survey of Selected Travellers: Input to Tourism Planning and Development of Ormoc City. Journal of Business Studies.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2009). Adult Learning and the Value Chain as Tools for Participatory Planning. Journal of Business Studies.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2004). Focusing on Customer Experience for Service Differentiation Among Schools. USC Graduate Journal.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2003). Developing the Institutional Identity of Catholic Schools. USC Graduate Journal.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2001). Mission (Im)possible: The Process in the Light of the Catholic Faith. USC Graduate Journal.
Paquibut, R. Y. (1999). Focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility. USC Graduate Journal.
Books
Paquibut, R. Y. (2011). Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. Philippines: BBC Printstop.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2008). Championing the Social Mission from the Top: A Guide for Boards of Directors of Not- for-Profit Organizations PEARL2 CIDA.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2007). Executive Directors Series PEARL2-CIDA.
Paquibut, R. Y. (2007). Challenges at Work, Practices that Work: Learning from 300 Years of Experience PEARL2-CIDA.