Fahimeh Negintaji

Investigating the impact of national culture on the Informal Learning process in Multicultural Organisations with a specific focus on the role of Line Managers

In today's globalized and interconnected business environment, multicultural organizations (MCOs) have become prevalent, characterized by diverse national cultures within their workforce. This diversity brings both challenges and opportunities, particularly in the realm of informal learning. Informal learning, defined as the acquisition of knowledge and skills through informal channels such as social interactions, observation, and experience, plays a crucial role in enhancing individual and organizational performance. Therefore, understanding how employees' national culture influences the process of informal learning in MCOs is of paramount importance. This study aims to investigate the impact of national culture on informal learning within MCOs, with a specific focus on the role of line managers in facilitating learning. 

Supervisors: Dr Margarita Nyfoudi and Professor Mark Saunders

Biography

Fahimeh is a PhD student in the Business School at the University of Birmingham (UoB). Currently specializing in the field of Management, Fahimeh's research focuses on investigating the effects of national culture on the informal learning process within multicultural organizations. With a passion for understanding the dynamics of learning in diverse settings, Fahimeh aims to contribute valuable insights to the field of HRM & OB through her doctoral thesis.

Fahimeh holds a Master of Art (MA) in Media Management and a Bachelor of Art (BA) in Social Communication and Media Studies, both from the University of Tehran. 

Before embarking on her PhD journey, Fahimeh gained valuable practical experience through her work in various organizations. She served as a researcher at the Tehran Council and the Tehran Energy Research Institute, contributing to important projects and further developing her analytical and research skills. Furthermore, Fahimeh has shared her knowledge and expertise as an Adjunct Teaching Fellow at News College, where she instructed modules on Public Opinion, Public Communication, and Rules in Public Communication.

Qualifications

PhD Student at University of Birmingham 2022 – present 

Master of Art in Media Management, University of Tehran (rank 1st amongst the cohort) 2012 – 2014 

Bachelor of Art in Communication and Media studies, University of Tehran (Ranked top 3 students in Bachelor Program) 2007-2011

Research Interests

Fahimeh’s research interests include:

  • Human resource management and Organisational behaviour
  • Workplace Communication
  • Workplace learning
  • Organisational culture

Publications

  • Negintaji, F & Shahinoori, N. (2022). Assessing the Situation of Creative Industries in Iran: a Pathological Perspective, International Journal of Management Science and Business Research, 11(12), 66-92.
  • Negintaji, F & Roshandel, T & Sharifi, M. (2016). Designing the model of effective factors on job performance of news announcers in Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Journal of Recent Sciences, 5(1), 35-42.
  • Negintaji, F., Moradi, M & Sohrabi, A. (2016). Participation rate of physical education and sports science students at selected universities in content production of social media, Journal of Recent Sciences, 5(2), 28-37. 
  • Asal. A & Negintaji, F. (2015). The impact of the performance appraisal uses (Developmental and evaluative) on the employees’ trust on their managers, Journal Of Public Administration Perspective, 6(23), 131 – 151. 
  • Sharifi, M & Negintaji, F. (2014). Designing and Explaining Human Resource Development in Order to Achieve Media Reputation (A Case Study), Journal of MAGNT Research, 7(7), 547-558. 
  •  Roshandel, T., Dadjoo, S & Negintaji, F. (2014). Representation of Young People's Everyday Life in Tehran City; Movie Analysis of the Second Half of the 80s, Journal of Iran Cultural Research, 7(3), 45-81. 
  • Rasouli, M., Dadjoo, S., Negintaji, F & Shabestarizadeh, Z. (2014). Semiotics Analysis on Lifestyle Factors in Magazines Advertising, Journal of Iranian Association for Cultural Studies & Communication, 10(37), 95-120. 
  • Aghaz, A & Negintaji, F. (2012). Internal Organizational Trust: The key factor to share real knowledge, Journal of Iran Management Science, 7(28), 67-86.