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Muhammed Zakir Hossain
zakir@sub.edu.bd
Associate Professor
M.B.A (DU), M.Sc (Sweden)
Muhammed Zakir Hossain is an accomplished academic and researcher with a strong educational background, including an MSc in Business and Economics from Karlstad Business School, Sweden, and an MBA and BBA from the University of Dhaka. He is an Associate Professor (DBS) and Director (OSA) at the State University of Bangladesh (SUB), where he has served since 2013. Before SUB, he was a Lecturer at Bangladesh University and a Research Assistant at Deakin University, Australia. Muhammed has also contributed to the non-profit sector as an Assistant Director at TMSS, a national NGO in Bangladesh. He has published widely in international and local journals and is dedicated to advancing knowledge and student development in his field.
- Hossain, M.Z., Sohana, F., Purnima, F.H., & Tasnim, S. (2025). Corporate Sustainability: How HRM and Accounting Collaborate to Drive Green Finance and Employee Engagement Initiatives. European Journal of Innovative Studies and Sustainability, 1(3), 107-120. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejiss.2025.1(3).09
- Hossain, M. Z., Purnima, F. H., & Sohana, F. (2025). A cost-benefit analysis of sustainable human resource management practices: Evaluating the impact on HRM effectiveness and organizational performance. European Journal of Management, Economics and Business, 2(3), 49β63. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejmeb.2025.2(3).05
- Hossain, M. Z., Sohana, F., & Purnima, F. H. (2025). Sustainable income: A key metric for long-term financial stability and reporting. Scientia. Technology, Science and Society, 2(4), 99β114. https://doi.org/10.59324/stss.2025.2(4).08
- Hossain, M.Z., Hasan, L., Akter, N., Sultana, S., & Bepari, M. (2025). Next-Generation Supply Chain Management: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Revolutionizing Procurement. European Journal of Innovative Studies and Sustainability, 1(3), 134-148. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejiss.2025.1(3).11
- Hossain, M. Z., Hossain, S., & Urme, U. N. (2025). The Impact of Greenwashing on Consumer Trust and Brand Loyalty: The Moderating Role of Industry Type. European Journal of Innovative Studies and Sustainability, 1(3), 121β133. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejiss.2025.1(3).10
- Hossain, M. Z., Sohana, F., Purnima, F. H., & Jui, N. J. (2025). Exploring the impact of workforce well-being and HRM practices on financial performance within the framework of ESG accounting. European Journal of Management, Economics and Business, 2(3), 186β200. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejmeb.2025.2(3).14
- Hossain, M. Z., Akter, N., Hasan, L., Bepari, M., & Sultana, S. (2025). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in crisis communication: A management information system perspective. European Journal of Innovative Studies and Sustainability, 1(3), 149β163. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejiss.2025.1(3).12
- Hossain, M. Z., & Arefin, T. (2025). Bridging the skills gap: Examining factors influencing graduate employability in Bangladesh. European Journal of Contemporary Education and E-Learning, 3(2), 55β74. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejceel.2025.3(2).07
- Hossain, M. Z., Arefin, T., & Urme, U. N. (2025). The financial impact of strategic HRM practices: Linking employee investments to organizational performance. European Journal of Management, Economics and Business, 2(2), 25β39. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejmeb.2025.2(2).02
- Hossain, M. Z., Urme, U. N., & Hossain, S. (2025). Corporate governance in action: How DHL integrates accountability and corporate social responsibility for sustainable growth. Scientia. Technology, Science and Society, 2(2), 36β50. https://doi.org/10.59324/stss.2025.2(2).03
- Hasan, L., Hossain, M. Z., Johora, F. T., & Hasan, M. H. (2024). Cybersecurity in accounting: Protecting financial data in the digital age. European Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 2(6), 64β80. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejaset.2024.2(6).06
- Hossain, M. Z., & Hasan, L. (2024). Sustainable cost management and green business: The role of managerial accounting innovations. European Modern Studies Journal, 8(4), 464β484. https://doi.org/10.59573/emsj.8(4).2024.24
- Hossain, M. Z., Raja, M. R., & Hasan, L. (2024). Developing predictive models for detecting financial statement fraud: A machine learning approach. European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 2(6), 271β290. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejtas.2024.2(6).22
- Hossain, M. Z., Johora, F. T., Raja, M. R., & Hasan, L. (2024). Transformative impact of artificial intelligence and blockchain on the accounting profession. European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 2(6), 144β159. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejtas.2024.2(6).11
- Hossain, M. Z., Hasan, L., Dewan, M. A., & Monira, N. A. (2024). The impact of artificial intelligence on project management efficiency. International Journal of Management Information Systems and Data Science, 1(5), 1β17. https://doi.org/10.62304/ijmisds.v1i05.211
- Hossain, M. Z., Islam, H., & Purnima, F. H. (2024). The Flexibility Paradox: Does Remote Work Improve or Blur Work-Life Balance? European Journal of Management, Economics and Business, 1(2), 41β55. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejmeb.2024.1(2).05
- Hasan, M. H., Hossain, M. Z., Hasan, L., & Dewan, M. A. (2024). FinTech and sustainable finance: How is FinTech shaping the future of sustainable finance? European Journal of Management, Economics and Business, 1(3), 100β115. https://doi.org/10.59324/ejmeb.2024.1(3).09
- Hossain, M., Hasan, L., & Hasan, M. (2024). Corporate governance as a global phenomenon: Evolution, theoretical foundations, and practical implications. Journal of Financial Risk Management, 13, 342β375. https://doi.org/10.4236/jfrm.2024.132017
- Hossain, M., Kibria, H., & Johora, F. (2024). Ethical challenges in forensic accounting: Balancing professional responsibility and legal obligations. Open Journal of Accounting, 13, 57β73. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojacct.2024.133005
- Hossain, M., & Kibria, H. (2024). Exploring the evolution of brand loyalty in the age of social media. Journal of Service Science and Management, 17, 219β247. https://doi.org/10.4236/jssm.2024.173011
- Hossain, M. Z., & Kibria, H. (2024). Exploring corporate responsibility: Insights from sustainable reporting disclosures. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 14, 695β711. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajibm.2024.145036
- Hasan, L., Hasan, M. H., Hossain, M. Z., Hossain, B., Bepari, M., & Hassan, M. M. (2024). Examining the impact of artificial intelligence on decision-making and customer relationship management in management information systems: A qualitative study. Library Progress International, 44(5), 679β698. https://bpasjournals.com/library-science/index.php/journal/article/view/4018
- Hossain, M. Z., & Urme, U. N. (2022). Impact of incentive programs on organizational growth: A case study. ABC Research Alert, 10(1), 17β30. https://doi.org/10.18034/ra.v10i1.600
- Hasan, M. R., Deng, S., Sultana, N., & Hossain, M. Z. (2021). The applicability of blockchain technology in healthcare contexts to contain COVID-19 challenges. Library Hi Tech, 39(3), 814β833. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHT-02-2021-0071
- Hasan, M. R., Shiming, D., Islam, M. A., & Hossain, M. Z. (2020). Operational Efficiency Effects of Blockchain Technology Implementation in Firms: Evidence from China. Review of International Business and Strategy, 30(2), 163β181. https://doi.org/10.1108/RIBS-05-2019-0069
- Hossain, M. Z., & Zaman, S. (2019). Statistical process control (SPC) as a tool for measuring customer dissatisfaction level and service process improvement. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 19(3), 29β36. https://journalofbusiness.org/index.php/GJMBR/article/view/2708/4-Statistical-Process-Control_html
- Hossain, M. Z. (2019). Can auditing prevent future global financial crises? What have we learned from the global financial crisis? Global Journal of Management and Business Research - Auditing and Accounting, 19(2), 25β31. https://journalofbusiness.org/index.php/GJMBR/article/view/2734
- Hossain, M. Z., Kibria, H., & Farhana, S. (2017). Do customer loyalty programs really work in the airline business? A study on Air Berlin. Journal of Service Science and Management, 10, 360β375. https://doi.org/10.4236/jssm.2017.104029
- Tasnim, M., Hossain, M. Z., & Enam, F. (2017). Work-Life Balance: A Reality Check for Working Women in Bangladesh. Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies, 5, 75β86. https://doi.org/10.4236/jhrss.2017.51008
- Hossain, M. Z., Enam, F., & Farhana, S. (2017). Service blueprint: A tool for enhancing service quality in the restaurant business. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 7, 919β926. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajibm.2017.77065
- Hossain, M. Z., Tasnim, M., & Hasan, M. R. (2017). Is quality ensuring competitive advantages in auto manufacturing industries? A study of Volvo Group. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 7, 48β68. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajibm.2017.71005
- Hossain, M. Z., Tasnim, M., & Enam, F. (2017). The art of designing and producing product for facing global challenges: A study on Toyota production system. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 7(1). 299-309 https://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0117/ijsrp-p6150.pdf
- Hossain, M. Z. (2017). Investigating possibilities and threats in performing an audit of internal control systems - An empirical study on KPMG Company. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR), 3(2). 1031-1039 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315552465_Investigating_Possibilities_and_Threats_in_Performing_an_Audit_of_Internal_Control_Systems-An_Empirical_Study_on_KPMG_Company
- Hossain, M. Z. (2017). Building sustainable relationships through customer support service in the telecommunications industry. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 17(2), 43β55. https://journalofbusiness.org/index.php/GJMBR/article/view/2319
- Hossain, M. Z., Enam, F., & Hasan, M. R. (2016). The role of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility practices in organizational excellence: The case of Grameen Bank. Open Journal of Business and Management, 5, 119β130. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojbm.2017.51011
- Hossain, M. Z. (2023). Emerging trends in forensic accounting: Data analytics, cyber forensic accounting, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology for fraud investigation and prevention. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4450488
- Hossain, M. Z. (2023). Transforming financial reporting practices in Bangladesh: The benefits and challenges of implementing blockchain technology. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4428469
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). A quantitative analysis of greenwashing practices in corporate carbon accounting [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255546
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Behavioral forensics in accounting: Understanding the psychology of financial fraudsters [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255466
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Effectiveness of internal control systems in preventing financial fraud in SMEs [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255489
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Evaluating the economic benefits of green accounting policies in emerging markets: A quantitative approach [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255499
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Exploring the determinants of financial reporting quality: A structural equation modeling approach [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255478
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Forensic accounting and whistleblower programs: Strengthening corporate accountability [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255472
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Forensic accounting in financial crime investigation [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255487
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Forensic auditing in environmental and social governance (ESG): Detecting fraud and ensuring compliance [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255556
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Green marketing and financial accountability: A study of consumer perceptions [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255460
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Sustainability accounting and its effect on shareholder value: A quantitative perspective [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255495
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). The impact of crowdfunding on SME innovation: An exploratory study [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255510
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). The impact of greenwashing on financial reporting and accounting practices in corporate sustainability [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255525
- Hossain, M. Z. (2025). Understanding market behavior: The psychological forces driving financial decisions [Preprint]. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5255458
- Currently serving as MBA Program Coordinator, joined on 1st January 2013 in the Department of Business Studies, State University of Bangladesh (SUB). Besides I was involved in Coordinating BBA program as a program Coordinator (2014-2015) and SUB Sports as a Coordinator (2016-2017)
- Served Center for Business Research, Deakin University, Australia from 4th January to 25th February, 2005 as a Research Assistant in the "Impact Assessment of ASA Micro-finance Programs" project. I was particularly involved in Conduct interview with NGO clients. Maintain co-ordination with the NGOs' district and branch offices. Organize interview schedule and Compilation and encoding data
- Served TMSS, a national NGO, as an Assistant Director from 2nd July 2003 to 31st December 2004 in the Department of Research, Evaluation, and Monitoring.