Dr. Samim Al-Azad

Assistant Professor
msazad@lakeheadu.ca
+1 807-343-8010ext. 8534
RB 1016
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Academic Qualifications: 
 
Postdoc, 2020, Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in International Business, Université Laval
PhD (Business Administration), 2015, Seoul National University, South Korea
MBA, 2008, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
BBA (Management), 2006, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
 
Academic Experience
Research Professional, Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in International Business, Université Laval
Sessional Faculty, Department of International Management, the Faculté des sciences de l'administration (FSA), Université Laval
Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business & Economics, North South University (NSU), Bangladesh
Guest Faculty, the Commonwealth Executive MBA (CEMBA) Program, Bangladesh Open University (BOU), Bangladesh
 
Industry Experience
Senior Officer, BRAC Health Program (WHO Project), BRAC, Bangladesh
 
Selected Publications
Mohiuddin, M., Al-Azad, M. S., & Su, Z. (2025). From Efficiency to Growth Strategy Along the Global Value Chains: How Does Offshore Outsourcing Develop Dynamic Capabilities and Sustainable Competitive Advantage?. Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), 33(1), 1-26. http://doi.org/10.4018/JGIM.367600 (ABDC: A)
 
Haverila, M., Al-Azad, M. S., Haverila, K. C., Mohiuddin, M., & Su, Z. (2024). Moving Toward Economic and Digital Sustainability in Marketing Analytics. Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), 32(1), 1-24. http://doi.org/10.4018/JGIM.349129 (ABDC: A)
 
Al-Azad, M. S., Mohiuddin, M., Reza, M. N. H., Jayashree, S., & Ed-dafali, S. (2023). The Role of Governments in Driving Industry 4.0 Adoption in Emerging Countries: Mediating Effect of Organizational Structure. Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), 31(1), 1-31. http://doi.org/10.4018/JGIM.323439 (ABDC: A)
 
Ed-Dafali, S., Al-Azad, M. S., Mohiuddin, M., & Reza, M. N. H. (2023). Strategic orientations, organizational ambidexterity, and sustainable competitive advantage: Mediating role of industry 4.0 readiness in emerging markets. Journal of Cleaner Production, 401, 136765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136765 (ABDC: A)
 
Al-Azad, M.S. Mohiuddin, M. & Su. Z. (2022) “The client and service provider relationship in it outsourcing project Success: The moderating effects of organizational attitudes on knowledge sharing and partnership quality” Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM), Vol. 30 (1), 1-17. http://doi.org/10.4018/JGIM.299325 (ABDC: A)
 
Teaching Expertise
General Management
Strategic Management 
International Business
 
Research Profile
 
 

Beyond the Workplace

My hobbies: Watching Movies, Travelling, Music

My favorite book: Shesher Kabita, by Rabindranath Tagore

My favorite movie: The Shawshank Redemption