Dr. Peter A. Murray

Faculty Member

Dr. Peter A. Murray

Professor

(+9251 111 128 128)
peter.a.murray@isb.nu.edu.pk

Education

PhD (Management), Western Sydney University, 2002

M.Com (Hons.) (Business), University of Wollongong, 1996

B. Bus (Business), Charles Sturt University, 1986

Summary

Professor Peter A. Murray is a Professor of Management Science at FAST School of Management, NUCES, with more than three decades of experience in higher education, management, and organisational research. He previously served as Professor of Management at the University of Southern Queensland, where he held several senior leadership roles, including Head of the School of Management, Program Director for the Master of Adaptive Leadership, and MBA Director. He has also held academic positions at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Macquarie University, and the University of Western Sydney.

Professor Murray’s research spans organisational learning, knowledge and information management, strategic management, organisational behaviour, leadership, technology adoption, sustainability, and digital transformation. In addition to his research and teaching, Professor Murray has extensive experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, industry engagement, and research supervision. He has supervised numerous PhD students, established international academic collaborations, contributed to professional and scholarly associations, and served in editorial roles for leading management journals.

Professor Murray’s research and consultancy work has engaged with organisations across Australia and internationally, addressing areas including leadership, organisational change, strategic management, innovation, and workplace learning. His current research interests also include digital transformation, artificial intelligence, technology adoption, sustainability, and the changing nature of organisations and work.

Publications

Journal Papers

  1. Murray, P. A., Southey, K., Gibson, M., Sands, J., & Ong, D. (2025). Strength in numbers: How social resources travel together to increase employee engagement. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 63. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7941.70008
  2. Ali, O., Murray, P., Al-Ahmad, A., Jeon, I., & Dwivedi, Y. K. (2025). Comprehending the theoretical knowledge and practice around AI-enabled innovations in the finance sector. Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, 10(5).
  3. Ali, O., Murray, P., Momin, M., Dwivedi, Y. K., & Howell, T. (2024). The effects of artificial intelligence applications in educational settings: Challenges and strategies. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123076
  4. Ouheda, S., Murray, P. A., Alam, K., & Ali, O. (2024). Assessing the impact of innovation processes on electronic systems technology adoption. Emerging Science Journal, 8(5), 1697–1715. https://doi.org/10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-05-02
  5. Ali, O., Murray, P., Al-Ahmad, A., & Tahat, L. (2024). An integrated framework for addressing the challenges and strategies of technology adoption: A systematic review. Emerging Science Journal, 8(3), 1215–1242. https://doi.org/10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-025
  6. Ali, O., Murray, P., Momin, M., & Al-Anzi, F. S. (2023). The knowledge and innovation challenges of ChatGPT: A scoping review. Technology in Society, 75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102402
  7. Ali, O., Shrestha, A., Chatfield, A. T., & Murray, P. (2022). Evaluating organizational level IT innovation adoption factors among global firms. Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, 7(3), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2022.100213
  8. Gholami, A., Murray, P. A., & Sands, J. (2022). Environmental, social, governance & financial performance disclosure for large firms: Is this different for SME firms? Sustainability, 14(10), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14106019
  9. Saratchandra, M., Shrestha, A., & Murray, P. A. (2022). Building knowledge ambidexterity using cloud computing: Longitudinal case studies of SMEs experiences. International Journal of Information Management, 67, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2022.102551
  10. Alam, K., Ali, M. A., Erdiaw-Kwasie, M. O., Murray, P. A., & Wiesner, R. (2022). Digital transformation among SMEs: Does gender matter? Sustainability, 14(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14010535
  11. Alam, K., Ali, M. A., Erdiaw-Kwasie, M., Shahiduzzaman, M., Velayutham, E., Murray, P. A., & Wiesner, R. (2022). Impact of ICTs on innovation and performance of firms: Do start-ups, regional proximity, and skills matter? Sustainability, 14(10), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14105801
  12. Boeske, J., & Murray, P. A. (2022). The intellectual domains of sustainability leadership in SMEs. Sustainability, 14(4), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14041978
  13. Murray, P., & Southey, K. (2020). Can institutionalized workplace structures benefit senior women leaders? Asia Pacific Journal of Management.
  14. Ali, O., Shrestha, A., Chatfield, A. T., & Murray, P. (2019). Cloud security requirements structural equation modelling: A case of Australian local governments. Government Information Quarterly.
  15. Murray, P., & Ali, F. (2016). Agency in decision making and the coping strategies of ethnic and gendered minorities at work. International Journal of Human Resource Management.
  16. Syed, J., Hazboun, & Murray, P. (2014). What locals want: Jordanian employees’ views on expatriate managers. International Journal of Human Resource Management.
  17. Razak, A., Murray, P., & Roberts, D. (2014). Open innovation in universities: The relationship between innovation and commercialization. Knowledge and Process Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/kpm.1444
  18. Murray, P., Miller, K., Gray, D., & Carter, L. (2012). Rethinking market orientation through learning. International Journal of Organisational Behaviour, 17(3), 8–32.
  19. Kerr, D., Murray, P. A., & Burgess, K. (2012). From training to learning in enterprise resource planning systems. International Journal of Learning and Change, 6(1/2).
  20. Kerr, D., Burgess, K. J., Houghton, L., & Murray, P. (2012). Improving training in enterprise resource planning systems implementation through communities of practice. International Journal of Learning and Change, 6(3/4).
  21. Carter, L., Murray, P., & Gray, L. (2011). Can relational competence be linked with employee performance? The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 6.
  22. Murray, P., & Millett, B. (2011). The influence of learning behavior on team adaptability. International Journal of Learning and Change, 5(3/4), 257–270.
  23. Syed, J., Mingers, J., & Murray, P. (2010). Beyond rigor and relevance: A critical realist approach to business education. Management Learning, 41, 71.
  24. Murray, P., & Syed, J. (2010). A study of gendered differences in executive women’s work. Human Resource Management Journal, 20(3).
  25. Syed, J., Murray, P., & Roberts, Z. (2009). Structures of learning for dynamic markets. Management Decision, 47(2), 271–288.
  26. Syed, J., Murray, P. (2009). Multi-level challenges in diversity: Stories of Muslim migrant women in Australia. Human Resource Management Journal, 19(4).
  27. Syed, J., & Murray, P. (2008). A cultural feminist approach towards managing diversity in TMTs. Equal Opportunities International, 27(5), 413–432.
  28. Murray, P., & Blackman, D. (2006). Managing innovation through social architecture, learning, and competencies: A new conceptual approach. Knowledge and Process Management, 13(2), 132–143.
  29. Murray, P., & Syed, J. (2005). Critical issues in managing age diversity in Australia. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 43(2).
  30. Murray, P., & Carter, L. (2005). Improving marketing intelligence through learning systems and knowledge communities in not-for-profit workplaces. Journal of Workplace Learning, 17(7).
  31. Preiss, K. J., & Murray, P. (2005). Fashions of learning: Improving supply chain relationships. Journal of Supply Chain Management, 10(1).
  32. Murray, P., & Moses, M. (2005). The centrality of teams in the organizational learning process. Management Decision, 43(9).
  33. Murray, P., & Donegan, K. (2003). Empirical linkages between firm competencies and organizational learning. The Learning Organization, 10(1), 51–62.
  34. Murray, P., & Chapman, R. (2003). From continuous improvement to organizational learning: Developmental theory. The Learning Organization, 10(5).
  35. Donegan, K., Beh, E., & Murray, P. (2003). Validation of clustered questions in surveys using correspondence analysis. Insurance, Mathematics & Economics, 32(3).
  36. Murray, P. (2003). Organizational learning, competencies, and firm performance: Empirical observations. The Learning Organization, 10(5).
  37. Murray, P. (2002). Cycles of organizational learning. Management Decision, 40(3), 239–247.
  38. Beckett, R., & Murray, P. (2000). Learning by auditing: A knowledge-creating approach. The TQM Magazine, Special Edition, April–May.
  39. Dwyer, L., Murray, P., & Mott, R. (1998). Continuous improvement in hospitality: A case study approach. Australian Journal of Hospitality Management, 5(1), 19–32.
  40. Chapman, P., Murray, R., & Mellor, R. (1997). Strategic quality management and financial performance indicators. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 14(4/5), 432–448.
  41. Murray, P. (1984). Customer service, centre stage or backstage. Your Business, April edition.

Conference Papers

  1. Ali, Omar. Murray, P. A. Jaradat, A. (2026). Reevaluating IT adoption at the unit-level of analysis through a micro-foundations lens. Innovation: Organization & Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/14479338.2026.2711369
  2. Murray, P. Southey, K. Gibson, M. Sands, J. (2025). Strength in numbers. How social resources travel together to increase employee engagement. British Academy of Management Conference, University of Kent. UK.
  3. Murray, P. Ouheda, S. Shrestha, A. Ali, O. (2025). Enhancing Electronic Health Records through Knowledge Stocks & Learning Flows: An Australian Healthcare Case Study. British Academy of Management Conference, University of Kent. UK.
  4. Saratchandra, M, Shrestha, A. and Murray, P. A. (2022). "Digital Transformation Towards Ambidextrous Learning Organization using Cloud Computing: A Systematic Literature Review." 35th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference. Australia 06 - 07 Dec 2022 Australia. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
  5. Murray, P. Southey, K. (2016). Minimizing the gender status effects on performance for women in leadership. Academy of Management Meeting, Atlanta.
  6. Murray, P. Ali, F. (2014). Agency in Decision Making and the Coping Strategies of Ethnic and Gendered Minorities at Work. Academy of Management Meeting, Philadelphia.
  7. Murray, P. (2013), Managing Diversity and Globalization. 2013 Academy of Management Meeting, August 9-13, in Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida,
  8. Syed, J. Hazboun, Murray, P. (2013). What locals want: Jordanian employees’ views on expatriate managers. 2013 Academy of Management Meeting, August 9-13, in Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida,
  9. Murray, P. Syed, J. (2013), Globalization and gender in South Asia. 2013 European Academy of Management Conference, Istanbul, 26-29 June.
  10. Murray, P. Syed, J. (2011). Behavioural Power Strategies of Executive Women in Australia. Presented to the European Academy of Management Conference, Tallinn, 1-4 June.
  11. Murray, P. Whitehead, J. (2010). The effects of learning behaviours and team contexts on team performance. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Melbourne. 2-4 December.
  12. Murray, P. Boal, K. Syed, J. (2008), Implications of institutional contexts and learning modes for organisational change. British Academy of Management Conference, Harrogate. U.K. Sept 8-10.
  13. Murray, P. Syed, J. (2008). Integrating organizational learning and team effectiveness. British Academy of Management Conference, Harrogate. U.K. Sept 8-10.
  14. Mountford, H. Murray, P. (2008), Human resource strategies and the mature worker: A resource-based view. Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, New Zealand. December 3-5
  15. Syed, J. Mingers, J. Murray, P. (2008). A critical realist perspective on the research-practice gap. British Academy of Management Conference, Harrogate. U.K. Sept 8-10.
  16. Syed, J. Kramar, R. Murray, P. (2007), Multilevel challenges in diversity: Stories of skilled NESB migrants. 15th International Employment Relations Association Conference, Canterbury. England.
  17. Carter, L. Murray, P. (2007). Defining marketing orientation success through learning cultures, Academy of Marketing Conference, Egham, Surrey, UK.
  18. Murray, P. Syed, J. (2007). Gendered lenses in context: A study of managerial women. Academy of Management Conference, Philadelphia. U.S.
  19. Murray, P. Boal, K. (2007). The interplay between learning and change. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Sydney. December.
  20. Murray, P. Korkofingas, C. (2007). An empirical evaluation of learning and team performance. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Sydney. December.
  21. Murray, P. Syed, J. (2006). The learning domains of team effectiveness. Academy of Management Conference, Atlanta. U.S.A.
  22. Murray, P. and Syed, J. (2005). Team effectiveness and organizational learning: A conceptual framework, 19th ANZAM Conference, 7-10 December.
  23. Murray, P. Blackman, D. (2004). Managing innovation through social architecture, learning and competencies: A new conceptual approach. 5th International Cinet Conference on Continuous Innovation: Strategic Priorities for the Global Knowledge Economy, Sydney. 22-25th September.
  24. Murray, P. Carter, L. (2004). Improving marketing intelligence through learning systems and knowledge communities in not-for-profit workplaces. 5th International Cinet Conference on Continuous Innovation: Strategic Priorities for the Global Knowledge Economy, Sydney. 22-25th September.
  25. Murray, P. Roberts, Z. (2004). Building competencies for sustained competitive advantage.5th International Cinet Conference on Continuous Innovation: Strategic Priorities for the Global Knowledge Economy, Sydney. 22-25th September.
  26. Murray, P. Cultural (2004). Cultural patterns and value orientations in the management of meaning. 2nd Standing Committee on Organisational Studies (SCOS) conference, University of Queensland, Brisbane. December.
  27. Murray, P. Gapes, J. Moses, M. (2004). The centrality of teams in the organizational learning process. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference. Dunedin. New Zealand. December.
  28. Murray, P. (2003). Reframing transformational leadership: Values, context, integration. 4th Asia-Pacific Researchers in Organisation Studies Conference, 7-10 December, Oaxaca, Mexico.
  29. Murray, P. (2003). The A-Form strategic alliance archetype: Patterns of organization, 2nd Conference on Cooperation and Competition, Sept 19-21, Vaxjo, Sweden.
  30. Murray, P. (2003). The link between learning routines and competencies for superior performance, 4th International CINet Conference, Sept 15-18, Helsinki, Finland.
  31. Murray, P. Chapman, R. (2003). From continuous improvement to organizational learning: Developmental theory, 6th International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-20 February.
  32. Carter, L. Murray, P. (2003). The relationship between marketing orientation, organizational learning, and firm performance: Developmental theory, ANZMAC 2002, Melbourne.
  33. Murray, P. (1999). Learning to innovate through cycles of learning. ICIT conference, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. April.
  34. Beckett, R. Murray, P. (1998). Strategic orientations of continuous improvement and learning: A conceptual approach. In Boer, H. Gieskes, J. (1998), “Continuous Improvement: From Idea to Reality,” Proceedings for the 2nd International EuroCinet Conference, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  35. Dwyer, L. Murray, P. Mott, R. (1998). Continuous improvement in hospitality: A study of radisson, Annual CHRIE convention, Convention Proceedings, Miami. Florida: p. 30-41.
  36. Murray, P. Beckett, R. (1998). Learning by auditing: A knowledge-creating approach. World Innovation and Strategy Conference, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Quality Function Deployment, Sydney. August.
  37. Murray, P. Chapman, R. (1997). Creating a learning environment on a project site. Proceedings of the CIB W92 Symposium on Procurement, May. P. 511-522.
  38. Murray, P. Mellor, R. Chapman, R. (1995), Formulation strategies and postmodern international realities of Australian companies. Paper for “Global Business in Transition: Prospects for the Twenty First Century”, presented to the Southeast Asian Business Forum, Hong Kong.
  39. Mellor, R. Chapman, R. Murray, P. (1994), Integration of continuous improvement and strategic planning in Australian companies. European International Business Association 20th Annual Conference, p. 165-190.
  40. Mellor, R. Murray, P. (1992), Strategic playing rules for new corporate playing fields, paper presented to the Southeast Asian Business Forum, Brisbane, June 1992.

Books & Chapters

  1. Grant, R., Murray, P. A., Orr, S., Butler, B., & Bezemer, P.-J. (2021). Strategy Essentials. John Wiley, Sydney.
  2. Syed, J., Murray, P., Hislop, D., & Mouzughi, Y. (Eds.). (2018). Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management. Palgrave.
  3. Murray, P., Kramar, R., & McGraw, P. (2011). Women at Work: Research, Policy, Practice. Tilde University Press.
  4. Murray, P., Poole, D., & Jones, G. (2006). Contemporary Issues in Management and Organizational Behavior. Thomson Learning, Sydney.
  5. Ellis, D., Murray, P., Risgalla, R., & Barker, C. (1997). Training for the Construction Industry in New South Wales. New South Wales Government Press.
  6. Murray, P. (1994). Student Text to Accompany Stoner, Collins, Craig, and Johnston (1994), Management. Prentice Hall, Sydney
  7. Murray, P. (2018). The domains of intellectual capital: An integrative discourse across perspectives. In J. Syed, P. Murray, D. Hislop, & Y. Mouzughi (Eds.), Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management. Palgrave.
  8. Syed, J., Murray, P., Hislop, D., & Mouzughi, Y. (2018). Introduction: Managing knowledge in the twenty-first century. In J. Syed, P. Murray, D. Hislop, & Y. Mouzughi (Eds.), Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management. Palgrave.
  9. Mountford, H., & Murray, P. (2015). Age diversity in the workplace. In J. Syed & M. Ozbilgin (Eds.), Managing Diversity and Inclusion. Sage.
  10. Murray, P. (2014). Corporate governance and sustainability. In R. Grant, B. Butler, S. Orr, & P. A. Murray, Contemporary Strategic Management (2nd ed.). John Wiley, Sydney.
  11. Murray, P. (2014). The nature and sources of competitive advantage. In R. Grant, B. Butler, S. Orr, & P. A. Murray, Contemporary Strategic Management (2nd ed.). John Wiley, Sydney.
  12. Murray, P. (2014). Corporate-level strategy. In R. Grant, B. Butler, S. Orr, & P. A. Murray, Contemporary Strategic Management (2nd ed.). John Wiley, Sydney.
  13. Murray, P. (2014). Organisational structure and strategic control. In R. Grant, B. Butler, S. Orr, & P. A. Murray, Contemporary Strategic Management (2nd ed.). John Wiley, Sydney.
  14. Murray, P. (2013). Managing diversity and globalization. In S. E. Khilji & C. Rowley (Eds.), Globalization, Change, and Learning in South Asia. Chandos Publishing, UK.
  15. Murray, P. (2012). Training, development, and learning. In J. Syed & R. Kramar (Eds.), Human Resource Management in a Global Context: A Critical Approach. Sage Publications, London.
  16. Murray, P. (2011). Executive women, gendered behavior, and adaptive social structures. In P. Murray, R. Kramar, & R. McGraw (Eds.), Women at Work: Research, Policy, Practice. Tilde University Press.
  17. Mountford, H., & Murray, P. (2011). Theoretical perspectives of older workers: Integrating human resource management practices with resource-based strategies. In R. Ennals & R. H. Salomon (Eds.), Older Workers in a Sustainable Society. Peter Lang, Frankfurt.
  18. Murray, P., Parr, N., & Syed, J. (2008). Women at Work. In E. M. Davis & V. Pratt (Eds.), Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Employment Relations. No. 19.
  19. Murray, P., & Syed, J. (2007). Observations through gendered lenses: Experiences of managerial women. In E. M. Davis & V. Pratt (Eds.), Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Employment Relations. No. 18.
  20. Murray, P. (2006). Thinking about leadership: Contributions and contexts. In P. Murray, D. Poole, & G. Jones (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Management and Organizational Behavior. Thomson Learning, Sydney.
  21. Murray, P. (2006). Managing high performance work teams. In P. Murray, D. Poole, & G. Jones (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Management and Organizational Behavior. Thomson Learning, Sydney.
  22. Parr, N., & Murray, P. (2004). Gender unmasked: The implications for policy of demographic shifts and gender discrimination. In E. M. Davis & V. Pratt (Eds.), Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Employment Relations. No. 16.
  23. Murray, P. (1993). Competitive analysis of business services in the Western Sydney Region. In L. Dwyer & K. Daly (Eds.), Competitive Analysis of Industries in Western Sydney. University of Western Sydney, Macarthur Press, NSW. Paper for Federal Government.