Parbudyal Singh

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Office: Atkinson Building, 150P
Phone: 416-736-2100 Ext: 30100
Email: singhp@yorku.ca

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Parbudyal Singh (Ph.D., McMaster University) is a Professor of Human Resource Management at York University, Toronto. Dr. Singh’s research covers emerging issues in human resources management and labor relations. He has more than 100 refereed publications, many in top refereed journals such as Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Leadership Quarterly, British Journal of Industrial Relations, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Labor Research, Management International Review, Journal of Business and Psychology, Comparative Labor Law Journal, Relations Industrielles, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Human Resource Management Review, Personnel Review, and Human Resource Planning. He is a co-author of one of Canada's leading textbook on Human Resources Management (Managing Human Resources, 7th Canadian edition, Nelson Canada, 2013).

Dr. Singh has won numerous scholastic awards, including the Ph.D. best student prize in 1998 from McMaster's School of Business. He is also the recipient of SSHRC research grants, major national competitive graduate student scholarships, and the winner of a McMaster University teaching award for outstanding teaching quality. He is listed in Marquis's Who's Who in America (2003-04) and Who’s Who Among American Teachers (2003 and 2004). In 2005, he won the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research (Atkinson, York) and the Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence. More recently, he won the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching (2007). He has supervised more than 30 graduate students – both at the Masters and PhD levels.

He is a former Associate Dean in the School of Business, University of New Haven, Connecticut, and a former human resources manager in a large multinational manufacturing firm. He has consulted with/advised more than 30 Canadian firms, many of them leaders in their fields.

Degrees

PhD Human Resources Management/Labour Relations, McMaster University
MBA, University of Windsor
BA, University of Guyana

Research Interests

Human Resources , Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management

Paper on “Pay-for-performance – Panacea or Pandora’s Box? Revisiting an Old Debate in a New Economic Environment” (co-authored with Christine Bevilaqua) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (published in Oct. 2009) named the most read for latter part of 2009 and early 2010. 2009/10 - 2009/10
Paper on “Strategic Reward Systems at Southwest Airlines” published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2002) named as the most-read by the journal (Jan. – September, 2007). Listed in the top ten in 2006-2008. 2007-2009 - 2007 -2009
Dean’s Merit Award 2006-2007 - 2006/2007
Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006-2007 - 2006/07
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research 2005-2006 - 2005/06
Atkinson Alumni Teaching Award 2005-2006 - 2005/06
Who’s Who in America (Marquis) 2003-2004 - 2003 & 2004
Who’s Who Among American Teachers 2002-2004 - 2002 - 2004
SSHRC Ph.D. Fellowship 1997-1999 - 1997 – 1999
Graduate Student Scholarship, McMaster University 1995-1998 - 1995 - 1998
Graduate/Teaching Assistantship, McMaster University 1995-1997 - 1995 - 1997
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. 2007 - 2007
Paper on “Performance Appraisals” (with Mark Podolsky and Mary-Jo Ducharme) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2006) named as the most-read for several months in 2006. - 2006
Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006 - 2006
Nominee, PetroCanada Young Innovator of Canada Award 2006 - 2006

Current Research Projects

Work intensity and working long hours in Canada

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SSHRC Standard Grant 2009-2012

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This study examines the antecedents and consequences of working long hours and work intensity in Canada. Potential antecedents that will be examined include the need for achievement, financial position, job insecurity, organizational and group pressures, organizational culture, and personality, among other factors. Potential consequences include stress and psychological well-being, work engagement, job satisfaction and job performance. The study focuses on selected professional groups such as managers and nurses and has important implications for both research and practice.

Role: Principal Investigator

Collaborator: Dr. Ron Burke
Collaborator Institution: Schulich Schulich of Business
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Articles

Journal Articles

Publication

Year

Selected Journal Articles Published Over the Last 4 Years

2015

Wang, G., & Singh, P. (2014) . The Evolution of CEO Compensation over the Organizational Life Cycle: A Contingency Explanation. Human Resource Management Review, 24(2), 144-159.

2014

Burke, R., & Singh, P. (2014) . Correlates of career priority and family priority among hospital-based nursing staff. Gender in Management – An International Journal, 29(2), 91-107.

2014

Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2014) . Performance-enhancing compensation practices and productivity: The role of workplace bullying. Human Resource Management Review, 24(1), 5-16.

2014

Samnani, A.-K., Salamon, S. D., & Singh, P. (2013) . Negative affect and counterproductive workplace behaviors: The moderating role of moral disengagement and gender. Journal of Business Ethics, Jan., 1-10.

2014

Samnani, A.-K., Singh, P., & Ezzedeen, S. (2013) . Workplace bullying and employee performance: The role of employee attributions. Organizational Psychology Review. 3(4), 337-359.

2014

Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2013) . Exploring the fit perspective: An ethnographic approach. Human Resource Management, 52(1), 123-144.

2013

Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2012) . When leaders victimize: The role of charismatic leaders in facilitating group pressures. The Leadership Quarterly. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2012.10.006

2013

Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2012) . 20 years of workplace bullying research: A review of the antecedents and consequences of bullying in the workplace. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 17(6), 581-589.

2012

Burke, R., Koyuncu, M., Singh, P. Alayoglu, N., & Koyuncu, K. (2012) . Gender differences in work experiences and work outcomes among Turkish managers and professionals: Continuing signs of progress? Gender in Management – An International Journal, 27(1), 23-35.

2012

Singh, P., Nadim, A., & Ezzedeen, S. (2012) . Leadership styles and gender: An extension. Journal of Leadership Studies, 5(4), 6-19.

2012

Manroop, L., & Singh, P. (2011) . The role of the AFL-CIO in regime change: The case of Guyana. British Journal of Industrial Relations.

2011

Durrani, S., & Singh, P. (2011) . Women, private practice and billable hours: Time for a total rewards strategy? Compensation and Benefits Review, September-October, 300-305.

2011

Celani, A., & Singh, P. (2011) . Signalling theory and applicant reaction outcomes. Personnel Review, 40(2), 222-238.

2011

Samnani, A., & Singh, P. (2011) . Stop Chasing Best Practices: Focus on Fit for Your HR Function. People & Strategy (formerly Human Resource Planning), 34(1), 34-38.

2011

Love, L, & Singh, P. (2011) . Employer branding through human resource management. Journal of Business and Psychology. 26(2), 175-181.

2011

Singh, P., & Loncar, N. (2010) . Antecedents of pay satisfaction in a unionized environment. Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations, 65(3), 470-490.

2010

Singh, P., & Peng, P. (2010) . Canada’s bold experiment with pay equity. Women in Management – An International Journal, 25(7), 570-585.

2010

McKenna, S., Richardson, J., & Singh, P., & Xu, J. (2010) . Negotiating, Accepting and Resisting “HRM’: A Chinese Case Study. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 21(6), 851-873.

2010

Burke, R., Singh, P. & Fiksenbaum, L. (2010) . Work intensity: Potential antecedents and consequences. Personnel Review, 39(5), 347-361.

2010

Degrees

PhD Human Resources Management/Labour Relations, McMaster University
MBA, University of Windsor
BA, University of Guyana

Research Interests

Human Resources , Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management

Awards

Paper on “Pay-for-performance – Panacea or Pandora’s Box? Revisiting an Old Debate in a New Economic Environment” (co-authored with Christine Bevilaqua) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (published in Oct. 2009) named the most read for latter part of 2009 and early 2010. 2009/10 - 2009/10
Paper on “Strategic Reward Systems at Southwest Airlines” published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2002) named as the most-read by the journal (Jan. – September, 2007). Listed in the top ten in 2006-2008. 2007-2009 - 2007 -2009
Dean’s Merit Award 2006-2007 - 2006/2007
Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006-2007 - 2006/07
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research 2005-2006 - 2005/06
Atkinson Alumni Teaching Award 2005-2006 - 2005/06
Who’s Who in America (Marquis) 2003-2004 - 2003 & 2004
Who’s Who Among American Teachers 2002-2004 - 2002 - 2004
SSHRC Ph.D. Fellowship 1997-1999 - 1997 – 1999
Graduate Student Scholarship, McMaster University 1995-1998 - 1995 - 1998
Graduate/Teaching Assistantship, McMaster University 1995-1997 - 1995 - 1997
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. 2007 - 2007
Paper on “Performance Appraisals” (with Mark Podolsky and Mary-Jo Ducharme) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2006) named as the most-read for several months in 2006. - 2006
Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006 - 2006
Nominee, PetroCanada Young Innovator of Canada Award 2006 - 2006

Current Research Projects

Work intensity and working long hours in Canada

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All Publications

Journal Articles

Publication

Year

Selected Journal Articles Published Over the Last 4 Years

2015

Wang, G., & Singh, P. (2014) . The Evolution of CEO Compensation over the Organizational Life Cycle: A Contingency Explanation. Human Resource Management Review, 24(2), 144-159.

2014

Burke, R., & Singh, P. (2014) . Correlates of career priority and family priority among hospital-based nursing staff. Gender in Management – An International Journal, 29(2), 91-107.

2014

Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2014) . Performance-enhancing compensation practices and productivity: The role of workplace bullying. Human Resource Management Review, 24(1), 5-16.

2014

Samnani, A.-K., Singh, P., & Ezzedeen, S. (2013) . Workplace bullying and employee performance: The role of employee attributions. Organizational Psychology Review. 3(4), 337-359.

2014

Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2013) . Exploring the fit perspective: An ethnographic approach. Human Resource Management, 52(1), 123-144.

2013

Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2012) . When leaders victimize: The role of charismatic leaders in facilitating group pressures. The Leadership Quarterly. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2012.10.006

2013

2012

Singh, P., Nadim, A., & Ezzedeen, S. (2012) . Leadership styles and gender: An extension. Journal of Leadership Studies, 5(4), 6-19.

2012

Manroop, L., & Singh, P. (2011) . The role of the AFL-CIO in regime change: The case of Guyana. British Journal of Industrial Relations.

2011

Durrani, S., & Singh, P. (2011) . Women, private practice and billable hours: Time for a total rewards strategy? Compensation and Benefits Review, September-October, 300-305.

2011

Celani, A., & Singh, P. (2011) . Signalling theory and applicant reaction outcomes. Personnel Review, 40(2), 222-238.

2011

Samnani, A., & Singh, P. (2011) . Stop Chasing Best Practices: Focus on Fit for Your HR Function. People & Strategy (formerly Human Resource Planning), 34(1), 34-38.

2011

Love, L, & Singh, P. (2011) . Employer branding through human resource management. Journal of Business and Psychology. 26(2), 175-181.

2011

Singh, P., & Loncar, N. (2010) . Antecedents of pay satisfaction in a unionized environment. Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations, 65(3), 470-490.

2010

Singh, P., & Peng, P. (2010) . Canada’s bold experiment with pay equity. Women in Management – An International Journal, 25(7), 570-585.

2010

McKenna, S., Richardson, J., & Singh, P., & Xu, J. (2010) . Negotiating, Accepting and Resisting “HRM’: A Chinese Case Study. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 21(6), 851-873.

2010

Burke, R., Singh, P. & Fiksenbaum, L. (2010) . Work intensity: Potential antecedents and consequences. Personnel Review, 39(5), 347-361.

2010

Current Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Winter 2025	AP/HRM3490 3.0	N	Compensation	ONLN
Winter 2025	GS/HRM7110 3.0	M	Seminar 1: Seminal, Strategic&Macro-HRM	SEMR

Upcoming Courses

Term	Course Number	Section	Title	Type
Summer 2025	AP/HRM3490 3.0	A	Compensation	ONLN
Summer 2025	GS/HRM6300 3.0	A	Strategic Compensation	LECT