Serena Sohrab, PhD
Assistant Professor
Management
Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Management
Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Dr. Serena Golchereh Sohrab is an assistant professor at Ontario Tech University.
Full biography
Dr. Serena Sohrab holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour with a focus on team dynamics from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Her current research explores team dynamics and interaction patterns that enable groups and teams to effectively navigate the complex and fast-paced environments and respond effectively to non-routine events. In addition to this line of research, she is interested in enhancing gender equality in organizations, and studies practical solutions that contribute to the economic advancement of women. She has taught at both MBA and undergraduate levels at the Faculty of Business and Information Technology as well as the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Areas of expertise
Courses
- BUSI 3330UThe Management of ChangeAs the environment of many organizations (both for profit and non-profit) becomes increasingly complex and unstable, it is crucial that top managers be able to create a climate of adaptability in their organizational practices. Students will examine issues such as the relatedness of internal and external environments, structure, technology, size and function of organizations. Emphasis will be placed on interdependencies of the components of an organization during planned change. The use of case analysis will allow students to apply theories from the course and demonstrate how to overcome obstacles during the change process.
- BUSI 3350UDeveloping Management SkillsThe focus of this course is on the skills managers need to effectively run an operation within an organization. Students will examine issues such as stress and time management, leadership, motivation, conflict management, and negotiation skills. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the skills in workplace situations. The use of case analysis, presentations, and experiential activities will allow students to apply theories from the course and demonstrate the skills they have acquired. Due to the high amount of time spent on experiential exercises, absenteeism is not permitted. A high percentage of the grade is based on participation in class.
- BUSI 3305URecruitment and SelectionThe focus of this course is on the procedures and variables involved in the recruitment and selection of employees. Students will be introduced to issues such as recruiting methods for locating and attracting different types of applicants, identifying and analyzing the effectiveness of the key steps in the selection process, evaluating the reliability and validity of various selection techniques and testing methods. Key trends such as outsourcing, video conferencing, and web-based recruiting and selection tools will also be examined. Using interactive techniques and case studies, students will have opportunities to apply theories, concepts, and practices.
Education
- PhD in Organizational BehaviourSchulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Ontario
- Master of Business AdministrationSharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringSharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran