Dr Ramudu Bhanugopan

Profile

Ramudu has taught at CSU since 2005, first with the International School of Business as International Program Coordinator and now with the School of Management and Marketing as Senior Lecturer in HRM. His teaching has covered a wide range of subjects such as: International Human Resource Management, International Management Behaviour and Organisational Behaviour.

Ramudu has taught students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in China, Malaysia, India and Cambodia. His current research interests include expatriate management in multinational corporations, impact of cross-cultural issues on global corporations and developing managers in a cross-cultural environment.

In total, Ramudu has published over 85 refereed journal articles, refereed conference proceedings, book chapters and industry reports. His research has appeared in highly distinguished journals such as the International Journal of HRM, Personnel Review, Education + Training Journal, Journal of Employment Counselling and Human Resource Development International. Currently, Ramudu is supervising a number of PhD/DBA and Honours students.

Teaching Responsibilities

• HRM210 Human Resource Management
• HRM516 International Management Behaviour
• HRM552 Organisational Behaviour

Research Focus

• Human Resource Management
• Cross Cultural Management
• Leadership Behaviour
• Training and Development
• Work Life Balance
• Workplace Bullying and Aggression
• Risk Analysis and Employment Practices

Research Project Supervision

• Human Resource Management Practices
• International Human Resource Management
• Cross Cultural Management
• Leadership Styles
• Training and Development

Current Research Students

Ph.D / DBA Supervision

Honours Year Program

Professional Activities

Membership

• Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)
• Australian and New Zealand Academy of International Business (ANZIBA)
• Academy of Management (AOM), USA
• Academy of International Business (AIB), USA
• British Academy of Management (BAM)
• European International Business Academy (EIBA),Brussel
• Editorial Board, Human Resource Management Research
• Editorial Board, International Business and Strategy Review

Reviewer for the following journals

• International Journal of Human Resource Management
• International Journal of Human Resource Management and Development (IJHRMD)
• Cross Cultural Management - International Journal (CCI)
• Human Resource Management Development International (MDI)
• Bulletin of Economic Issues (BEI)
• Education, Business and Society (EBS)
• Contemporary Management Research: An International Journal (CM)
• ANZAM and Journal of Management and Organization (JMO)
• International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (IJPPM)
• Employee Relations: An International Journal (ER)
• International Journal of Organizational Analysis (IJOA)
• Human Resource Management Research (HRMR)

Grants and Awards

Awards

• Academic Excellence Award, Faculty of Business 2011
• Won the Best paper award at ANZAM, 2014
• Won the Second Best paper award at AIB-MENA, 2015

Research Grants

External Grants

Selected Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Jenkins, S., Bhanugopan, R., and Lockhart, P. (2016). A framework for optimizing work-life balance practices in Australia: Perceived options for employee support. Journal of Employment Counselling (Forthcoming). (ABDC A Rank)

Khaled,A and Bhanugopan, R., (2016). What Determines the Work Values of Employees in a Middle Eastern Cultural Context? Evidences from Jordanian Organizations. Employee Relations: International Journal (Forthcoming). (ABDC B Rank)

Aladwan., K., and Bhanugopan, R. (2015) The effects of human resource management practices on employees' organisational commitment", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 23 Iss: 3, pp.472 – 492 (ABDC B Rank)

Aladwan., K., and Bhanugopan, R. (2015). Cultural diversity competencies of Managements in the Australian Energy industry. The journal of Developing areas (ABDC B Rank)

Wang, Y., Bhanugopan, R., and Lockhart, P. (2015). Examining the Quantitative Determinants of Organizational Performance: Evidence from China. Measuring Business Excellence. Vol. 19 Iss: 2, pp.23 - 41 (ABDC B Rank)

Bealer, D, and Bhanugopan, R.(2014) "Transactional and Transformational Leadership Behaviour of Expatriate and National Managers in the UAE: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis", International Journal of Human Resource Management,25(2) 293-316. (ABDC A Rank)

Mathew. P, and Bhanugopan, R. (2014). "Predictors of Effective Web Based International Business Management Courses in China: Students' Perceptions on Course Interaction and Satisfaction", Journal of Teaching in International Business 25(1) 60-73. (ABDC C Rank)

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R and Fish, A. J. (2014) "Human Resource Management Practices in Jordanian Organizations: A Factor Analytic Study", International Journal of Commerce and Management: 1(24): 6-24. (ABDC C Rank)

Aladwan, K.,Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A. J. (2014) "A review of Human Resource Management practices in the context of Jordanian organisations" International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, 6 (1). (ABDC C Rank)

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R., and Fish, A. J. (2013) "A Structural Equation Model for Measuring Human Resource Management Practices among Frontline Employees in Jordan", International Journal of Organization Analysis. 21(4) 565-587. (ABDC B Rank)

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R., and Fish, A. J. (2013) "Why do Employees Jump Ship? Examining Intent to Quit Employment in Jordan", Employee Relations: An International Journal. 35 ( 4) 408 – 422. (ABDC B Rank)

Kubice, A., Bhanugopan R. and Fish. A (2013). Perceiving Safety and Risk in Culturally Diverse Organizations: Towards a Conceptual Model". Risk Management: An international Journal,15,199-223. (ABDC C Rank)

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A. J. (2013) "To What Extent Are Front-Line Employees Committed to Their Organization? Analysing the Multidimensional Perspectives of Organizational Commitment in Jordan International Journal of Commerce and Management. 23(4) 306-326. (ABDC C Rank)

Shankar, R., Bhanugopan, R., and Fish, A. J. (2012) "Changing Organizational Climate for Innovative Climate for Innovation through Leadership: An Exploratory Review and Research Agenda", Review of Management Innovation and Creativity, 5 (14): 105-118. (ABDC C Rank)

Carlisle. J., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2012). Latent factor structures affecting the occupational profile construct of training needs analysis scale. International Journal of Human Resource Management ,1-23,I first. (ABDC A Rank)

Ge.,L., and Bhanugopan, R. (2012) "Industrial Cluster in China: An Ecological approach", Journal of International Business and Economy,  13 (2): 61-84. (ABDC C Rank)

Carlisle. J., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2011). Managing training needs of Nurses in Australia: Review of current practices and future research agenda. Journal of European Industrial Training, 7 (35). (ABDC B Rank)

Williams J., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2011). Localization of human resources in the State of Qatar. Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues, 4(3). (ABDC C Rank)

Bhanugopan, R., and Fish, A. J. (2009) "Achieving Graduate Employability through Consensus in a South Pacific Island Nation", Education + Training- An International Journal, 51(2), 108-123. (ERA A* Rank)

Fish, A. J., Bhanugopan, R. and Cogin, J. (2008) "Value Orientations as Predictors of Cultural and Business Impact: Individual Suitability for Cross-Border Assignments", Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal; 15 (1): 30-48. (ABDC B Rank)

Bhanugopan, R and Fish, A. J. (2008) "The impact of business crime on expatriate quality of work-life in Papua New Guinea", Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 46 (1): 68 - 84. (ABDC B Rank)

Fish, A. J. and Bhanugopan, R. (2008) "Personal Wellbeing and Intercultural Interaction Interventions for Cross-Border Adjustment: Investigation of Construct Validity using Structural Equation Modelling", Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, 15 (3): 244 - 263. (ABDC B Rank)

Bhanugopan, R and Fish A J (2007) "Replacing expatriates with local managers: an exploratory investigation into obstacles to localization in a developing country". Human Resource Development International, 10, 365-381. (ABDC B Rank)

Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A. (2006) "An Empirical Investigation of Job Burnout among Expatriates", Personnel Review, 35(4). (ABDC A Rank)

Bhanugopan, R. (2004) "Perceptions on quality customer service in Hospitality Industry in PNG: An Evaluation." Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 9 (2) 177-187. (ABDC B Rank)

Bhanugopan, R. (2002)"Total Quality Management in Papua New Guinea: A Survey of Current Practices",The TQM Magazine, 14,120-126. (ABDC B Rank)

Bhanugopan, R. (2001) "Tourism in Papua New Guinea: Strategies for Success", Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 6,( 2) 47-50. (ABDC B Rank)

Bhanugopan, R. (1996)"Child Labour in India: An Unextirpated Social Affliction", The Journal of Rural Economy, Vol.XXXX11.No7 , 22-4.

Refereed Conference proceedings

Williams J., and Bhanugopan, R. (2015) "Localisation of Human Resources  in the GCC countries:Issues Challenges and Future directions,Academy of International Business(AIB) conference, AIB-MENA, Dubai , 13 - 15 January 2015.

Wang, Y. and Bhanugopan, R. (2015). Approaches to Validation of Management Development and Training framework in China. Australasian Academy of Social Science and Business Conference, April 13-14, Central Queensland University ,Sydney, Australia.

Bhanugopan, R. and Shanker. (2015). "The effects of Transformational Leadership on organisational performance in Malaysian Government-linked companies (GLCs)", Asian Congress of Applied Psychology Conference, May 19-21,Singapore.

Jenkins,S and Bhanugopan, R. (2015). "The relationship between work life balance responsiveness and organizational benefits: the mediating role of employee consultation", British Academy of Management  Conference (BAM), University of Portsmouth,July,UK.

Bhanugopan, R. and Shanker, R, (2015). "The  role of innovative work behavior in understanding the relationship between organizational climate for innovation and organizational performance", British Academy of Management  Conference (BAM), University of Portsmouth,July,UK.

Ainsworth,L, Bhanugopan, R., and Morrison , M. (2015). Workplace bullying and organisational citizenship behaviour: The mediating effect of individually perceived organisation support Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 2-4 December 2015, University of Otago, New Zealand.

Kubicek , A, Bhanugopan, R., and O'Neill, G. (2015). Cultural intelligence and organisational culture: the mediating role of cross-cultural role conflict, ambiguity, and overload" Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 2-4 December 2015, University of Otago, New Zealand.

Carlisle, J, Bhanugopan, R., and Morrison , M. (2015). The Effects of Organizational Change on Nurses' Job Performance in Australian Hospitals Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 2-4 December 2015, University of Otago, New Zealand.

Carlisle, J, Bhanugopan, R., and Lockhart, P. (2015). The interactive effects of Work Environment, Organisational Change and Human Resource Development on In-role Job Performance Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 2-4 December 2015, University of Otago, New Zealand.

Wang, Y., Bhanugopan, R., and Lockhart, P. (2014). A Contingency Approach to Measure Organizational Performance: Evidence from China. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 3-5 December 2014, University of Technology, Australia.

Bhanugopan, R. and Wang,Y (2014). A Paradigm for Measuring the Effectiveness of Managerial Performance in Chinese Business Organizations. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 3-5 December 2014, University of Technology, Australia.

Jenkins ,S., Bhanugopan, R. and Lockhart, P.  (2014). Organisational Adaptation Predictors and Work Life Balance Practices in Australian SMEs, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 3-5 December 2014, University of Technology, Australia.

Nusrat. K, Lockhart, P. and Bhanugopan, R. (2014) Transferability of HRM Practices and the  Effects of National and Organizational Culture: Toward a Pragmatic Model, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 3-5 December 2014, University of Technology, Australia.

Lockhart, P. and Bhanugopan, R.(2014). Interactive Leadership as antecedent of Employee voice: An integrative model of attribution, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 3-5 December 2014, University of Technology, Australia.

Carlisle, J., Bhanugopan, R. and Lockhart, P. (2014). Development and initial validation of General Training Effectiveness Scale for Nurses in Australia, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, 3-5 December 2014, University of Technology, Australia.

Jenkins, S. and Bhanugopan. R. and Lockhart. P, (2014). "Organisational Adaptation Predictors and Work Life Balance Practices in Australian SMEs", Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), 3-5th Dec. University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

Williams J., and Bhanugopan, R. (2014). "Obstacles to Localization from an Expatriate and National Perspective in the Emirate of Qatar". Academy of International Business (AIB-USA) Conference, June, 23-26. Vancouver, Canada.

Shankar, R., and Bhanugopan, R., (2014) "Relationship between Organizational Climate for Innovation and Innovative Work Behaviour in Government-linked Companies", Annual International Conference on Human Resource Management and Professional Development in the Digital Age (HRM&PD), 21-22 July, Singapore.

Wang, Y., and Bhanugopan, R., (2014) "Examining the Causes and Negative Effects of Skill Shortages in China, Australia New Zealand International Business Academy Conference (ANZIBA), Conference , April 13-16 University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Wang, Y., and Bhanugopan, R., (2014) "Assessing Skill Shortages in China Exploring and Rebuilding National Capability Development Framework Australia New Zealand.

Ainsworth, L. and Bhanugopan, R. (2014)." Workplace bullying: is it driven by 'bad apples' or the organisational environment?" NO 2 Bullying Conference, April 6-8, Gold coast, Australia.

Bhanugopan, R. and Ge, Li., (2013). "Internationalisation of Business Education: Examining Employability Skill Dimensions and Job Fit in China", European Academy of International Business (EIBA) Conference, December, 12-14.Bremen, Germany.

Bhanugopan, R. and Shanker. R. (2013). "The perceived impact of Innovative Work Behaviour of Managers in Malaysian Government-Linked Companies (GLCs)", European Academy of International Business (EIBA) Conference, December, 12-14.Bremen, Germany.

Williams J., and Bhanugopan, R. (2013). "'Succession planning for localization of human resources: perceptions of expatriate and national managers'". European Academy of International Business (EIBA) Conference, December, 12-14.Bremen, Germany.

Bealer, D, and Bhanugopan, R. (2013). "National Identity and Cross Border Business Focus of Expatriate and National Managers in the UAE'". European Academy of International Business (EAIB) Conference, December, 12-14.Bremen, Germany.

Jenkins . S. and Bhanugopan. R. and Mathew, P, (2013). "Examining organisational characteristics of SMEs that offer work-life balance practices", Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), 4-6th Dec. University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.

Mathew, P. and Bhanugopan, R. (2013). "Quality of Learning in Web-based Management Programs: Toward an integrated Theoretical perspective and research Odyssey", Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), 4-6th Dec. University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.

Williams J., and Bhanugopan, R. (2013). "Expatriates perspectives on Localization in the Arabic Gulf region". Academy of Management (AOM) Conference, August 8-10,Orlando, USA.

Ainsworth, L. and Bhanugopan, R. (2013). Leadership and the Empowerment of Women in Australian Organisations: Examining the career progression of Female Managers. International Conference on Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 26 - 28 June Darwin, Australia.

Ceric, A. and Bhanugopan, R. (2013). "Analysis of ICT value creation in organisations: Application of systems theory“. European Academy of Management (EURAM), 26 - 29 June Istanbul, Turkey.

Bhanugopan, R. and Bealer, D, (2013) " Perceived impact of National Identity and Cross Border Business Focus among Expatriate and National Managers in the UAE", Academy of International Business,(AIB,USA) , 3-6 July Istanbul, Turkey.

Bealer, D, and Bhanugopan, R. (2013) "Transactional and Transformational leadership behaviour of expatriate and national managers in the UAE", European Academy of Management,(EURAM), 26-28 June ,Istanbul, Turkey.

Kubicek. A., Bhanugopan R. and Fish. A (2013). Risk Perception and Person Organisation Fit in the cross cultural Environment in High risk industries". Australia New Zealand International Business Academy Conference (ANZIBA), April 9-11, Macquarie University, Sydney.

Williams, J., Bhanugopan, R.. & Ceric, A., (2013). "Localization of Human Resources in the State of Qatar: Perspectives of Expatriate Managers", Proceedings of Academy of International Business (AIB) MENA 2013 Conference, 3-6 July 2013, Istanbul, Turkey.

Williams J., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2012). Managing 'Localization' of human resources in the State of Qatar: Navigating through the cross roads of change and challenge. Academy of International Business (AIB) MENA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 13-15. 

Mathew. P and Bhanugopan. R. and Ge, L (2012). Predictors of Effective Web Based Management Programs in China, Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), Curtin University, Perth, 5-7th Dec.

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2012). 'Antecedents and consequences of employees' work values in a non-Western cultural context. Australian New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA). Adelaide, Australia. 12-14 April.

Bhanugopan, R. and Carlisle, J. (2012). Employee Perceptions of Current Job Performance in Australian Public Hospitals. Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference(ANZAM), Curtin University, Perth, 5-7th Dec.

Carlisle, J. and Bhanugopan, R. (2012). The Impact of Work Environment, Organisational Change and Human Resource Development on in Role Job Performance in Australia: A Conceptual Framework And Future Research Agenda Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), Curtin University, Perth, 5-7th Dec.

Bhanugopan, R., Ge,L.,Aladwan,K and Ceric .A. (2012). Interactive Leadership Practices of Australian Expatriate Managers ; Perceptions of Managers. Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), Curtin University, Perth, 5-7th Dec.

Kubicek, A., Bhanugopan R. and Fish, A (2012). Critical Risk Management in a Cross-Cultural Context in High Risk Industries: Towards a Pragmatic Research Model". Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), Curtin University, Perth, 5-7th Dec.

Ceric. A, Jarrett .D and Bhanugopan R. (2012). Analysis of ICT Value Creation System in Organisations: Application of Systems Theory Research Method, Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference(ANZAM), Curtin University, Perth, 5-7th Dec.

Ceric. A, and Bhanugopan R. (2012). ICT Value Emergence through Interactions within an Organisational System: A Conceptual Model" Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference(ANZAM), Perth, 5-7th Dec.

Williams J., Bhanugopan R. and Fish, A. J. (2012) " Emerging issues and trends in Localisation of Human Resources in the State of Qatar,  Academy of International Business(AIB) conference, AIB-MENA,University of Wollongong Dubai , 13 - 15 January 2012.

Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2011). Employability of graduates in China. Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM) 7-9th Dec 2011.

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R., and Fish, A.J. (2011). A Path Analytic Model and Measurement of Job Satisfaction among Frontline Employees' , 10th International Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3-6th Dec 2011.

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R., and Fish, A.J. (2011). Factorial validation of human resource management practices in the cross cultural context. 10th International Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3-6th Dec 2011.

Williams J., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2011). Managing localization of human resources in the Gulf cooperation council countries. American Academy of Management Annual Conference (AOM), (World leading conference in Management) August 12-16 2011.

Shanker L.R., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2011). Transformational-transactional leadership styles on organizational climate for innovation in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in Malaysia. International Conference on Organizational Innovation. 27-29 July,2011, Malaysia.

Aladwan, K., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A.J. (2011). Integrating western HRM practices in Jordanian organisations: The constraints and potential for convergence. Australian New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA). April 28-30, 2011. Melbourne, Australia.

Shanker L.R., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A. J. (2011) "Transformational-Transactional Leadership Styles on Organizational Climate for Innovation in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Industry in Malaysia, International Conference on organizational innovation, 27-29 July,2011, Malaysia. 

Ramasamy, A. and Bhanugopan, R. (2010) ", An investigation into the management education and Human Resource training in Papua New Guinea" UNESCO-APEID 14th International Conference on Human Resource Development Bangkok, Thailand October 24-26.

Carlisle, J. and Bhanugopan, R. (2010) "Training needs of Nurses in Australia: A review of current practices and research agenda" Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM) 8-10th Dec 2010.

Carlisle, J., Bhanugopan, R. and Fish, A. J. (2010) "Training needs of Nurses in Australia: A review of current practices and research agenda" 21st International Networking Healthcare Education conference, University of Cambridge September 7-9 2010 (Virtually presented).

Fish, A. J. and Bhanugopan. R, (2008) "Employers' and Students' Perceptions of Job Fit in China: A Structural Equation Model Assessment of Employability Dimensions", International Association of Chinese Management Research 2008 Annual Conference, The Olympic Spirit in Chinese Management Research, Guangzhou, China, June 19 – 22.

Fish, A. and Bhanugopan, R. and Cogin,J (2007) "Value Orientations and the Selection of Cross-Border Managers: An Investigation of Construct Validity using Structural Equation Modelling", International Human Resource Management Conference (IHRM), June 12-15, Tallin, Estonia. ISBN 978-9985-9342-8-9, Tallinn, Estonia; June 12-15. (Editors – Benson, P. G., Mahajan, A., Alas, R., & Oliver, R. L.)

Fish, A.J. and Bhanugopan, R. (2005) "Personal Well-being And Intercultural Interaction Interventions For Cross-Border Manager Adjustment: Investigation Of Construct Validity Using Structural Equation Modeling", International Human Resource Management Conference (IHRM), June 14-17,Cairns, Australia.

Bhanugopan, R and Gimiseve, J.(2004) "Entrepreneurship in Papua New Guinea: Empirical Evidence of Business Foundation by Women". SAM/IFSAM Congress 5- 7 July ,Goteborg Sweden.

Bhanugopan, R and Gimiseve, J.(2003) "Career Prospects in the Public Sector: The perceptions of undergraduate University Students". Institute of Public Administration, Australia, National Conference, Brisbane, Australia.

Bhanugopan, R and Gimiseve .J (2003),"Technology Management Education: Strategies for Success". National Conference on Education, University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea. July 6-9.

Bhanugopan, R and Kugam, T (2002), "Business Crimes in Papua New Guinea: Antecedents and Consequences", Huon Conference, Lae, Papua New Guinea.

Bhanugopan, R and Sauna, R (2002), "State Trading Corporation: An Organizational Network Model ", Huon Conference, Lae Papua New Guinea. June 24-29.

Bhanugopan, R and Kugam, T (2001) "Whistle blowing and Work Place Ethics in Papua New Guinea" Leadership Seminar, PNG Parliament, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. November 12.