Dr Mahmoud Abdelrahman

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Dr Mahmoud Abdelrahman PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons.), FHEA

Senior Lecturer "Associate Professor" of Business Analytics

Programme Leader of MSc Business Analytics

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Biography

Dr Mahmoud Abdelrahman is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) of Business Analytics. He completed his PhD in “Knowledge Sharing by Using Knowledge Management Systems to Support Decision-Making Processes in Multinational Corporations” and his MSc. in “Information Systems, Organisations and Management” at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester. Dr Mahmoud has more than twenty years of academic and consultation experiences including teaching, research, business consultation, designing new programmes and leadership positions at different universities (The University of Manchester, London Royal Holloway University, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, Heilbronn University, American University in Cairo and Zagazig University).

Dr Mahmoud has published several journal papers, book chapters and conference publications, as he has been involved in different international research projects, supervising and examining several PhD, DBA, MBA, MSc and UG projects. Moreover, he has engaged in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, executive managerial training, consultation and leading advanced practice programmes at different universities around the world in the UK, Germany, and the Middle East. Dr Mahmoud is a visiting academic and an external examiner at different universities in the UK, EU, and the Middle East. He is also a reviewer at different highly ranked journals, a member of the Association of Information Systems, the Academy of Management and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. 

Dr Mahmoud has used different Mixed-Methods in his research including both quantitative & qualitative data collection and analytical tools in addition to structural equation modelling techniques, as he has created different reflective/conceptual business models and frameworks for different international business cases. His research focuses on “User’s Acceptance views of New Technologies”, “Knowledge Management Systems Applications”, “Digital Transformation”, “Decision Support Systems”, and “Business Analytics” and their applications in different business sectors around the world.

Interests and expertise

Dr Mahmoud has published several journal papers, book chapters and conference publications, as he has been involved in different international research projects, supervising and examining several PhD, DBA, MBA, MSc and UG projects. Moreover, he has engaged in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, executive managerial training, consultation and leading advanced practice programmes at different universities around the world in the UK, Germany, and the Middle East. Dr Mahmoud is a visiting academic and an external examiner at different universities in the UK, EU, and the Middle East. He has used different Mixed-Methods in his research including both quantitative & qualitative data collection and analytical tools. His research focuses on “User’s Acceptance views of New Technologies”, “Knowledge Management Systems Applications”, “Digital Transformation”, “Decision Support Systems”, and “Business Analytics” and their applications in different business sectors around the world.

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0161 247 2552
6.27 Business School

Projects

My research focuses on the areas:

  • Business Analytics
  • User’s Acceptance views of New Technologies
  • Knowledge Management Systems Applications
  • Digital Transformation
  • Digital Marketing
  • Decision Support Systems

Teaching

  • Business Analytics
  • Decision Making & Data Visualisation

Research outputs

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

BOOK CHAPTERS:

  • Abdelrahman, M., Masri, F., & Skoumpopoulou, D. (2021). Knowledge Management Systems Characteristics That Support Knowledge Sharing and Decision-Making Processes in Organizations. In “Research Anthology on Decision Support Systems and Decision Management in Healthcare, Business, and Engineering” (p. 182-200) Hershey, PA: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9023-2.ch008
  • Abdelrahman, M. Masri, F. and Skoumpopoulou, D. (2019), “Knowledge Management Systems Characteristics that Support Knowledge Sharing and Decision Making Processes in Organizations” in “Implementing Knowledge Management Strategy in the Public Sector” (p. 72-90) Hershey, PA: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9639-4.ch004
  • Masri, F. and Abdelrahman, M. (2019), An explorative Study of Knowledge Transfer Mechanism- Processes and Factors (Enablers and Barriers): Conceptual model in “Implementing Knowledge Management Strategy in the Public Sector” (p. 18 - 54) Hershey, PA: IGI Globa https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9639-4.ch002  
  • Abdelrahman, M., Papamichail, K. N., & French, S. (2014). Assessing Knowledge Management Systems Usage in Supporting Decision Making Processes in Organizations in “Building a Competitive Public Sector with Knowledge Management Strategy” (pp. 326-340) Hershey, PA: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4434-2.ch015

CONFERENCE PAPERS:

  • Abdelrahman, M. Wang, W. Kapser, S. and Masri, F. (2022) Factors Affecting Consumers’ Acceptance of Agricultural Products E-Commerce Platforms (APEPS) in China. The 23rd European Conference on Operational Research (EURO 2022, Espoo, Finland).
  • Vorster, L. Hart, D. and Abdelrahman, M. (2022) Companies Doing Good, Home And Away: Exploring Customer Attitudes To Company-Instigated CSR Initiatives. Academy of Marketing Conference (M 2022).
  • Masri, F. and Abdelrahman, M. (2021), “Exploratory study on how Technology as an agent can be a dumb or absorbing entity; a case study on EPR of UK hospitals”, 2nd International Conference on Advancing Knowledge from Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Engineering & Technology (ICAKMPET-2021).
  • Kapser, S., Abdelrahman, M. (2020) Acceptance of autonomous delivery vehicles – Applying the UTAUT model to the context of last-mile logistics. 8th Transport Research Arena TRA, Helsinki, Finland.
  • Abdelrahman, M. Kurt, Y. and Papamichail, K. N. (2019) The Effect of Organisational Culture on KMSs Usage, Knowledge Sharing & Organisational Effectiveness. In the 79th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Boston, Massachusetts (AOM, August - 2019)
  • Abdelrahman, M. (2019), “Factors Affect Knowledge Sharing by Using Knowledge Management Systems to Support Decision Making Processes”. At the 25th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS-2019)
  • Kapser, S. and Abdelrahman, M. (2019) “Extending UTAUT2 to Explore User Acceptance of Autonomous Delivery Vehicles”. At the 25th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS- 2019)
  • Alazemi, Nayef, Abdelrahman, Mahmoud and Skoumpopoulou, Dimitra (2019) Factors Influencing Knowledge Management Practices in Academic Libraries: A Developmental Paper. In: Proceedings of the 24th UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS) International Conference. UKAIS, pp. 443-458. ISBN 978-0-9560272-3-8
  • Abdelrahman, M. Askvik-Hansen, C. Dyer, J. McLaughlin, C. and Wilcock, A. (2018) An Assessment of the Use of Machine Learning in Modern ERP Systems to Provide Competitive Advantage for Manufacturing Companies. The 29th European Conference on Operational Research (EURO 2018).
  • Abdelrahman, M. Damij, N. Oyemomi, O. and Suklan, J. (2018) Big Data Analytics And Tools Used In The Integrated Marketing Communication Approach - Single Vs Multiple Channel Advertising. The 3rd International Conference on Marketing, Strategy and Policy (MSP2018)
  • Abdelrahman, M. and Kirkham P. (2017) Getting To Market: A New Innovation Strategy Framework. The Operational Research Society, September-2017
  • Abdelrahman, M. (2017) Internet of Things: Technology and Value Added. The Operational Research Society, September-2017
  • Abdelrahman, M. and Papamichail, K. (2017) Factors Affecting Knowledge-based Decision Support Systems in Multinational Corporations. 21ST Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS), Quebec, Canada, July-2017
  • Saleh, S. Abdelrahman, M. and Skoumpopoulou, D. (2017) Critical Success Factors Affecting Knowledge Management Systems Applications: A Theoretical Framework. In Proceedings of the UKAIS 22nd Conference, 2017, Oxford, UK: AIS electronic library.
  • Abdelrahman, M. (2017) Big Data Challenges in The Egyptian Heritage: Technology and Value Added. In SBH2017 - RESEARCHER LINK: Sustaining Built Heritage, Luxor, Egypt, Feb-2017
  • Abdelrahman, M. & Papamichail, K. N. (2016) The Role of Organisational Culture on Knowledge Sharing by Using Knowledge Management Systems in MNCs. At the 22nd Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS)
  • Abdelrahman, M., Papamichail, K. N., & Wood-Harper, T. (2016) To Share Or Not To Share: An Exploratory Review Of Knowledge Management Systems And Knowledge Sharing In Multinational Corporations. In Proceedings of the 2016 UKAIS 21st Conference, Oxford, UK: AIS electronic library.
  • Abdelrahman, M. and Papamichail, K. (2013), “Knowledge Sharing to Support Decision Making Processes in Multinational Corporations”, 26th European Conference on Operational Research; Rome, Italy; July, 2013.
  • Abdelrahman, M, and Papamichail, K (2012) “Knowledge Sharing by Using Knowledge Management Systems to Support Decision Making Processes”, 72nd Academy Of Management, Doctoral Consortium Workshop, AOM 2012, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Abdelrahman, M, French, S and Papamichail, K (2011) “Using Knowledge Management Systems to Support Knowledge Sharing in MNCs: A Comparative Study”, 71st Academy Of Management OCIS International Paper Development Workshop, AOM 2011, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Abdelrahman, M, Papamichail, K and French, S (2011) “Knowledge Management System’s Characteristics that facilitate Knowledge Sharing to Support Decision Making Processes in Multinational Corporations”,17th Americas Conference on Information Systems AMCIS 2011, Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Abdelrahman, M, Papamichail, K and French, S (2010) “An Analysis of the Perceived Value of Using Knowledge Management Systems in Supporting Decision Making Processes”, 11th European Conference on Knowledge Management ECKM 2010, 1115-1128. Famalicão, Portugal. eScholarID:114741

  • Chapters in books

    Abdelrahman, M., Masri, F., Skoumpopoulou, D. (2021) 'Knowledge management systems characteristics that support knowledge sharing and decision-making processes in organizations.' Research Anthology on Decision Support Systems and Decision Management in Healthcare, Business, and Engineering. pp. 182-200.

    Abdelrahman, M., Firas, M. (2019) 'An explorative Study of Knowledge Transfer Mechanism- Processes and Factors (Enablers and Barriers): Conceptual model.' Implementing Knowledge Management Strategy in the Public Sector. IGI Global,

    Abdelrahman, M., Nadia Papamichail, K., French, S. (2013) 'Assessing Knowledge Management Systems Usage in Supporting Decision Making Processes in Organizations.' Building a Competitive Public Sector with Knowledge Management Strategy. pp. 326-340.

  • Journal articles

    Khandelwal, P., AL-Ashaab, A., Oad, N.M., Kumar Masetty, V.S., Yan, P., Abdelrahman, M., Alkhateeb, A.A. (2024) 'Set-based design application on dates harvesting machine.' Heliyon, 10(5)

    Hutchinson, W., Djafarova, E., Liu, S., Abdelrahman, M. (2024) 'Investigating the impact of food tourism vlogger entrepreneurs' language characteristics on audiences' attitude and behaviours.' International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 30(2/3) pp. 735-772.

    Syed, T.A., Wiener, M., Mehmood, F., Abdelrahman, M. (2023) 'Control-style ambidexterity and information systems project performance: an expanded view of control activities.' European Journal of Information Systems, 32(3) pp. 462-484.

    Skoumpopoulou, D., Abdelrahman, M. (2022) 'Integrated Information Systems in Higher Education: Systematic Review and Research Opportunities.' ANWESH: International Journal of Management & Information Technology, 7(2) pp. 57-64.

    Kapser, S., Abdelrahman, M., Bernecker, T. (2021) 'Autonomous delivery vehicles to fight the spread of Covid-19 – How do men and women differ in their acceptance?.' Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 148pp. 183-198.

    Kapser, S., Abdelrahman, M. (2020) 'Acceptance of autonomous delivery vehicles for last-mile delivery in Germany – Extending UTAUT2 with risk perceptions.' Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 111pp. 210-225.

    Elmassri, M., Abdelrahman, M., Elrazaz, T. (2020) 'Strategic investment decision-making: A theoretical perspective.' Corporate Ownership and Control, 18(1) pp. 207-216.

    Elmassri, M., Abdelrahman, M. (2020) 'Strategic investment decisions and ownership structure: An exploratory study in Egypt.' Corporate Ownership and Control, 17(4, Special Issue) pp. 399-416.

  • Conference papers

    Wang, W., Abdelrahman, M., Firas, M., Kapser, S. (2022) 'Factors Affecting Consumers’ Acceptance of Agricultural Products E-Commerce Platforms (APEPS) in China.'

    Vorster, L., Hart, D., Abdelrahman, M. (2022) 'Companies doing good, home and away: exploring customer attitudes to company-instigated CSR initiatives.' In Academy of Marketing Conference 2022: Marketing: The Fabric of Life. University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom, 5/7/2022 - 7/7/2022.

    Abdelrahman, M. (2019) 'Factors affect knowledge sharing by using knowledge management systems to support decision making processes.'

    Kapser, S., Abdelrahman, M. (2019) 'Extending UTAUT2 to explore user acceptance of autonomous delivery vehicles.'

    Abdelrahman, M., Papamichail, K.N. (2016) 'The role of organisational culture on Knowledge Sharing by using Knowledge Management Systems in MNCs.'

    Abdelrahman, M., Papamichail, K.N., French, S. (2011) 'Knowledge Management System's Characteristics that facilitate Knowledge Sharing to Support Decision Making Processes in Multinational Corporations.' 4.

    Abdelrahman, M., Papamichail, N., Simon, F. (2010) 'An analysis of the perceived value of using knowledge management systems in supporting decision making processes.' 2. pp. 1115-1128.