ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Dr. Mchiri is currently an Assistant Professor of Management at Sam Houston State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Management, specializing in Entrepreneurship, from New Mexico State University. Prior to his academic pursuits, he amassed significant work experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as owning and managing a small business. His research interests center around the intersection of entrepreneurship and strategy, with a focus on exploring relevant research questions dealing with motivational and cognitive factors affecting the entrepreneurial process. Dr. Mchiri has a profound enthusiasm for teaching, and is committed to sharing his profound knowledge and expertise in the areas of entrepreneurship, strategic management, small business management, and organizational behavior.
Dr. Mchiri received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from New Mexico State University in 2011. He received his Bachelors’ degree in accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2009.
Academic Background
Ph.D. in Management & Entrepreneurship
New Mexico State University – 2023
Master of Business Administration
New Mexico State University – 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Texas at El Paso – 2009
Research
My growing research stream revolves around two main areas. The first research pipeline investigates social cognitive factors within the workplace and entrepreneurial ventures. The second research stream explores entrepreneurial decisions and processes at the individual and team levels. Specifically, my research focuses on the hybrid entrepreneurship phenomenon- the simultaneous engagement in paid employment and entrepreneurial activity. By using a psychological approach, motivational and occupational choices frameworks, I examine performance differences within various entrepreneurial engagements. Furthermore, I am equally interested in researching leadership behaviors and decision making within organizations and their impact on subordinates.
Publications
Wong, E. Crawley, R., Butler, S. Olson, A., Mchiri, A., Gandhi, S., Caligiuri, M. & White, M. (2023). Resolving Conflict and Fostering Cooperation: A Cross-Cultural Experiential Exercise. Management Teaching Review. doi: 10.1177/23792981231163303
Mchiri, A. (2022). Psychological Capital and SMEs Performance: The Role of Innovative Behavior and Risk Propensity. Journal of the International Council for Small Business. doi: 10.180/26437015.2021.1976082
Rice, D., Mchiri, A. & Massey, M. (2022). A Trickle-Down Model of Organizational Embodiment and The Impact of Supervisor Neuroticism. Journal of Management Organization. doi: 10.1017/jmo.2022.6
Mchiri, A. (2022). Adaptive Resilience in Family Business During Crisis: The Mediating Role of Improvisation. Piccola Impresa/Small Business Journal. doi: 10.14596/pisb.2952
Teaching
Courses taught:
- Small Business Management
- Principles of Management
- Strategic Management
- Organizational Behavior
Media Coverage
LC Sun News: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/education/nmsu/2022/03/05/nmsu-researchers-dive-into-humanitarian-response-covid-19-crisis/9378131002/
El Paso Herald-Post: https://elpasoheraldpost.com/nmsu-researchers-dive-deeper-into-humanitarian-response-of-covid-19-crisis/
LC Sun News: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/education/nmsu/2020/11/14/nmsu-doctoral-students-examine-value-empathetic-leadership/6296004002/
Service
Fintech Pitch Competition Judge
Ph.D. school representative at Consortium for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA)
Invited speaker at The 2021 PhD Project Conference
Invited speaker at NMSU Graduate Student’ Thesis and Dissertation Boot Camp
Awards
Teaching Award in recognition of excellence in teaching, instructional innovation, and scholarship – The PhD Project Management Doctoral Students Association – August 2022
Best Research Project at the 2022 USASBE Doctoral Consortium – May 2022
Best Student Paper Award at the Western Academy of Management – March 2022
Best Student Research Presentation at NMSU’ Research & Creativity Week – November 2020
Scholarships
Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Scholarship – June 2022
Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference Scholarship – June 2022
PhD Tuition Scholarship Recipient, 2020 – 2021 – January 2021
Graduate Assistant Tuition Fellowship (2019 – 2023) – August 2019
Commitment to DEI
I have had the good fortune of having lived in two continents, nations, and cultures, while working with people from diverse backgrounds abroad and within the United States. This experience of crossing borders has helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective, allowing me to flourish personally and professionally. For more than a decade, my combined work experiences in the government and private sectors allowed me to interact with people from different backgrounds, languages, religions, and cultures. I embrace cultural diversity as a tool to understand others by valuing their differences and our common interests. I have worked to create collaborative spaces that have led to lifelong friendships and strong teams that deliver results. By engaging with people of diverse backgrounds, I learned to appreciate, contribute and commit to promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives inside and outside of my classroom.
