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Dr. Issam Ghazzawi

Dr. Issam Ghazzawi

Professor, Management

Management and Leadership
College of Business
Main: (909) 448-4412
Leo Hall 223

Issam A. Ghazzawi, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Management and the Sam Walton Fellow in the College of Business at the University of La Verne. Ghazzawi who has more than 20 years of executive management experience in technology, real estate and environment, specializes in teaching organizational design, organizational theory, organizational behavior, and management. Dr. Ghazzawi has won numerous awards, including Best Presenter Award from the International Business, Finance, and Economics Research Conference (2012); the State of California Assembly Certificate of Recognition (2010) and the Academy of Educational Leadership’s Award for Innovative and Creative Teaching (2009). He is the director of the University of La Verne’s REACH Business Camp, a program that provides under-served yet potentially successful first-generation high school students an opportunity to pursue college in general and business education in particular.

Professor Ghazzawi received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and his Masters in Labor and Human Resources (MLHR) from The Ohio State University. He has taught management and organizational studies courses and has over 20 years of executive management experience.

Educational Background

Professor Ghazzawi received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, his Masters in Labor and Human Resources (MLHR) from The Ohio State University, and his Masters in Business Administration from the Sul Ross State University. He has taught management and organizational studies courses and has over 20 years of executive management experience.

Publications

  • Farrukh, M., Abas, B., Ghazzawi, I., & Rafiq, M. (2024). From bad bosses to weakened marriages: the role of abusive supervision in emotional exhaustion, work–family conflict and marital strain. Management Decision.
  • Konstantinos, K. & Ghazzawi, I. (2024). The Effect of Transformational Leadership on Employee Engagement in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Greece. Global Journal of Entrepreneurship. 8(1) Special Issue, 34-63.
  • Farrukh, M. & Ghazzawi, I. (2024). Intrapreneurship research: What have we learned and where can we go from here? International Journal of Innovation Science, 1 (1)
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2024). At the Helm of Twitter: The Leadership Style of Elon Musk. Journal of Case Research and Inquiry, 9, 78-106.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2024). At the Helm of Twitter: The Leadership Style of Elon Musk. Journal of Case Research and Inquiry, Teaching Notes (Available from the Editor for teaching purpose).
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2023). Leadership Failure in the Eyes of Subordinates: Perception, Antecedents, and Consequences. International Leadership Journal (ILJ), 15 (1), 69-104.
  • Farrukh, M., Ghazzawi, I., Raza, A., and Shahzad, I.A.(2021), “Can religiosity foster intrapreneurial behaviors? The mediating role of perceived organizational support”, World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 354-371.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Urban, A., Horne, R., and Beswick, C. (2020). Standard Bank: exploring opportunities to make Côte d’Ivoire ‘home’. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Vol. 10 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-01-2020-0009
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2019). Cirque Du Soleil: Innovations is More Culture than Process. Journal of Case Research and Inquiry “JCRI”, Vol. 5, 201-236.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Lee, B., & Jagannathan, C. (2020). Preparing college students to become future leaders through the power of social entrepreneurship. International Leadership Journal, 12(1), 43–76.
  • Ghazzawi, I. A., Lee, B., & Cho, Y. (2019). Reaching Out to Underserved High School Students: An Experiential Approach to Higher Education. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 19(4).
  • Al-Jabari, B. & Ghazzawi, I. (2019). Organizational Commitment: A Review of the Conceptual and Empirical Literature and a Research Agenda. International Leadership Journal “ILJ”, 11(1), 78-119.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2018). PepsiCo: Will the Company Spin-Off Carbonated Beverages? Journal of Case Research and Inquiry (JCRI), Vol. 4, 83-115.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2018). Organizational Turnaround: A Conceptual Framework and Research Agenda. American Journal of Management, 17(7), 10-24.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2018). Organizational Decline: A Conceptual Framework and Research Agenda. International Leadership Journal, 10(1), 37–80.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Liao, J. Meek, J. Lu, H. (2018). Border-less Classroom, an Experiential Approach to Entrepreneurial Education: A Pilot Study in Enhancing Chinese Students Entrepreneurial Skills. American Journal of Management, 18(2), 83-103.
  • Yesiltas, M., Tuna, M. & Ghazzawi, I. (2017). Ethical Leadership and ethical climate as the determinants of organizational identification in hotel establishments in Turkey. International Leadership Journal, 9(3), 47-93.
  • Ghazzawi, I. and Sharma T. (2017). A Turban and a Kirpan: A Turban and a Kirpan: The Story of a Sikh in America. Journal of Case Research and Inquiry “JCRI”, Vol. 3, 126-145.
  • Tuna, M.; Ghazzawi, I.; Tuna, A.; & Catir, O. (2016) Perceived External Prestige and Organizational Deviance: The Case of Turkey’s Hospitality Industry. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (IJCHM), 28(2), 366-396.
  • Ghazzawi, I.; Smith, Y.; & Cao, Y. (2016). Faith and Job Satisfaction: Is Religion a Missing Link? Academy of Educational Leadership Journal, 20, 10, 1-29.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Palaldini, M. (2016). The Coin Has Two Faces: Differences That Matter! Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 22 (1), 61-76.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Palaldini, M. (2016). The Coin Has Two Faces: Differences That Matter! Instructors’ Manual. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 22 (2), 63-75.
  • Ghazzawi, I. and Cook, T. (2015). Organizational Challenges and Failures: A Theoretical Framework and a Proposed Model. Journal of Strategic and International Studies. X (2), 40-62.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Martinalli-Lee, T., & Palladinin, M. (2014). Cirque du Soleil: An Innovative Culture of Entertainment. Journal of International Academy for Case Study, 20 (5), 23-46.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Martinalli-Lee, T., & Palladini, M. (2014). Cirque du Soleil: An Innovative Culture of Entertainment. Journal of International Academy for Case: Instructors Manual, 20 (6), 32-48.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2014). Café Britt: A Costa Rica Pride. Business Case Journal “BCJ”, Vol. 21, Iss. 1, PP. 108-140.
  • Skandalis, K. S. and Ghazzawi, I.G. (2014). Immigration and Entrepreneurship in Greece: Factors Influencing and Shaping Entrepreneurship Establishments by Immigrants. International Journal of Entrepreneurship (IJE), Vol. 18, 77-100.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Palladini, M. (2014). The Shift from Economic to Social Responsibility: The tale of two arguments “JLERI”, Vol. 17 (1), PP. 15-36.
  • Abbondante, P.; Caple, S.; Ghazzawi, I.; & Schantz, G. (2014). Learning Communities and Experiential Success. Academy of Educational Leadership Journal (AELJ). 18 (2), 13-34.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Palladini, M., & Martinelli-Lee, T.; (2014). Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: An American Dream that Touched the World. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (JIACS), 20 (1), 9-32.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Palladini, M., & Martinelli-Lee, T.; (2014). Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: An American Dream that Touched the World. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (JIACS), 20 (2), 13-33.
  • Ghazzawi, I., Smith, Y., & Cao, Y. (2012). Job satisfaction and faith: Testing the effects of religious intensity on job satisfaction. The Business Review, Cambridge, 20(2), 10-22.
  • Shah, S. & Ghazzawi, I. BC Frozen Foods Limited: Challenges and Change. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (JIACS), Vol. 18 (7), 1-16.
  • Shah, S. & Ghazzawi, I. BC Frozen Foods Limited: Challenges and Change. Instructor’s Notes. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (JIACS), Vol. 18 (8), 1-8.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2012). A Family Tragedy-Leaked Pictures of a Teen’s Fatal Accident. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (JIACS), Vol. 18 (5), 7-18.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2012). A Family Tragedy-Leaked Pictures of a Teen’s Fatal Accident. Instructor’s Notes. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (JIACS), Vol. 18 (6), 13-25.
  • Martinelli-Lee, T.; Monjay, D.; Ghazzawi, I.; & Liu, J. (2102). Institute for One World Health (IOWH): Shaping the Future When Life is Hard Enough. Teaching Notes.  International Journal of Management Cases (IJMC), Vol 14 (2), 20-33.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Palladini, M (2012). Campbell Soup Company: From the Farm to the Family. Business Case Journal, 19 (1), 21-49.
  • Tuna, M.; Ghazzawi, I.; Tuna, A.; & Catir, O. (2011). Transformational Leadership and Organizational Commitment: The Case of Turkey’s Hospitality Industry. SAM Advanced Management Journal (AMJ), 76 (3), 10-25.
  • Wheeler, M.; Ghazzawi, I.; & Palladini, M. (2011). The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority: Interest-Based Bargaining as an Alternative to Collective Bargaining. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, Volume 17, Special Issue (1), 99-116.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Jagannathan, C. (2011). Bridging the Gap: The Role of Outreach Programs in Granting College Access to First-Generation Students. Academy of Educational Leadership, Volume 15 (1). 117-137.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Marshall, K. (2011). Linear Systems: The Re-invention of an Organization— the Digital Imaging Future, The Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 17 (3), 73-90.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Marshall, K. (2011). Linear Systems: The Re-invention of an Organization-the Digital Imaging Future. Instructors’ Manual, The Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 17 (4), 63-82.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2011). Does Age Matter in Job Satisfaction: The Case of the U.S. Information Technology Professionals.Journal of Organizational Culture, Communication and Conflict (JOCCC), 15(1), 25-54.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2010). Gender Role in Job Satisfaction: The Case of the U.S. Information Technology Professionals. Journal of Organizational Culture, Communication and Conflict (JOCCC),14(2), 1-34.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2010). The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: A Reflection of a College Outreach Business Program for High School Students. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education (JEE), 13, 2010; pp. 9-35.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2009). Mount Cedar Technologies, Inc.: A Case Study in Designing a High-Performance Organization. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies (JIAC), Vol. 15 (5).
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Smith Y. (2009). Crafting the Whole Employee: Job Satisfaction, Job Commitment, and Faith— A New Conceptual Framework and Research Agenda. The Business Review, Cambridge. 12 (2), 300-309.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2008). Antec-A edents and Consequences of Job Satisfaction: A New Conceptual Framework. The Business Review, Cambridge. 11 (2), 1-10. Featured as a lead article (#1) on the journal cover page and received the best presenter’s award.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2008). Job Satisfaction Among IT Professionals in the US: An Empirical Study. The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge.13, (1), 1-15. Featured as a lead article (#1) on the Journal’s cover page.
  • Ghazzawi, I. & Jagannathan, C. (2008). Reaching the Underserved: How a Summer Business Program Influences First-Generation Students to Attend College. The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, 13 (2), 48-56.
  • Ghazzawi, I. (2007). Motivation Through Setting Goals: Lessons Learned from a Technology Organization. The Journal of the Academy of Business Administration (ABA), 12 (1 & 2),

 Book Publication

Ghazzawi, I., Tuna, M., & Acar, A. (2021). Readings in Management. University of South Florida M3 Center Publishing. Vol. 13 [2020], No. 9781732127562, Art. 1

Additional Information

Teaching Areas

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Organizational Design
  • Management

Research Interests

  • Organizational Commitment
  • Job satisfaction
  • Organizational Development

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