Christopher Selvarajah
Biographic Data
| ID | 4083917 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Christopher Selvarajah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Christopher |
| FAMILY NAME | Selvarajah |
| SIGNATURE | SELVARAJAH C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Swinburne University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6752-4405 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Acculturation
The interaction between host environment and international students plays a critical role in the students’ cross-cultural adjustment. However, limited research has captured this interaction in investigating international student acculturation. Building on acculturation and person–environment fit theories, this article investigated student–university alignment of different dimensions as predictors of psychological adjustment of international stude…
The role of student–university value alignment in international student acculturation in Australia
Justice and fairness in the workplace
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue that diversity management (DM) interventions, underpinned by principles of justice and fairness, create a powerful force that drives sustainable outcomes. Further, the authors argue that justice and fairness should be embedded at the core of DM. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study methodology was used to ascertain how four organizations approached critical issues regarding diversity. …
Cross-cultural study of Asian and European student perception
Purpose The paper seeks to explore educational objectives and attitudes to assessment methods between Chinese and New Zealand European students. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework developed from the literature and feedback from the pilot study, explains the impact of factors on curriculum development in this study. This conceptual framework was designed to give preliminary insights into the subject area and form the basis of the r…
Dimensions that relate to cross‐cultural counselling
Purpose Sets out to report on an exploratory study in which perspectives on cross‐cultural counselling in mental health care in Auckland, New Zealand, are to be examined. Design/methodology/approach The study utilised a single questionnaire which sought mental health professionals' perceptions on issues and concepts of cross‐cultural counselling. The questionnaire was administered in the nine public psychiatric units in Auckland. Findings Apart f…
Perceptions of Leadership Excellence in Asean Nations
Behavioral statements about leadership excellence were evaluated for their importance by 289 managers from five founding ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Factor analysis revealed four factors: (1) Consideration for Others; (2) Progressive Stability; (3) Strategic Thinking; and (4) Trust in Others. Using the behaviors, a leadership excellence scale was created…
Global competition
This paper develops a conceptual model for the understanding of economic global realignment as a process towards globalization. The paper further develops a set of objectives that addresses the nature and process of the realignment, and to understand the relationship between the regional group formations and the global system of which it is a part. The insights derived from this purpose must be viewed within a framework that allows an objective a…
Justice and fairness in the workplace
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue that diversity management (DM) interventions, underpinned by principles of justice and fairness, create a powerful force that drives sustainable outcomes. Further, the authors argue that justice and fairness should be embedded at the core of DM. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study methodology was used to ascertain how four organizations approached critical issues regarding diversity. …
Perceptions of Leadership Excellence in Asean Nations
Behavioral statements about leadership excellence were evaluated for their importance by 289 managers from five founding ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Factor analysis revealed four factors: (1) Consideration for Others; (2) Progressive Stability; (3) Strategic Thinking; and (4) Trust in Others. Using the behaviors, a leadership excellence scale was created…
The role of student–university value alignment in international student acculturation in Australia
Global competition
This paper develops a conceptual model for the understanding of economic global realignment as a process towards globalization. The paper further develops a set of objectives that addresses the nature and process of the realignment, and to understand the relationship between the regional group formations and the global system of which it is a part. The insights derived from this purpose must be viewed within a framework that allows an objective a…
Perceptions of Leadership Excellence in Asean Nations
Behavioral statements about leadership excellence were evaluated for their importance by 289 managers from five founding ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Factor analysis revealed four factors: (1) Consideration for Others; (2) Progressive Stability; (3) Strategic Thinking; and (4) Trust in Others. Using the behaviors, a leadership excellence scale was created…
Cross-cultural study of Asian and European student perception
Purpose The paper seeks to explore educational objectives and attitudes to assessment methods between Chinese and New Zealand European students. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework developed from the literature and feedback from the pilot study, explains the impact of factors on curriculum development in this study. This conceptual framework was designed to give preliminary insights into the subject area and form the basis of the r…
Dimensions that relate to cross‐cultural counselling
Purpose Sets out to report on an exploratory study in which perspectives on cross‐cultural counselling in mental health care in Auckland, New Zealand, are to be examined. Design/methodology/approach The study utilised a single questionnaire which sought mental health professionals' perceptions on issues and concepts of cross‐cultural counselling. The questionnaire was administered in the nine public psychiatric units in Auckland. Findings Apart f…
Justice and fairness in the workplace
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue that diversity management (DM) interventions, underpinned by principles of justice and fairness, create a powerful force that drives sustainable outcomes. Further, the authors argue that justice and fairness should be embedded at the core of DM. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study methodology was used to ascertain how four organizations approached critical issues regarding diversity. …
Acculturation
The interaction between host environment and international students plays a critical role in the students’ cross-cultural adjustment. However, limited research has captured this interaction in investigating international student acculturation. Building on acculturation and person–environment fit theories, this article investigated student–university alignment of different dimensions as predictors of psychological adjustment of international stude…
The role of student–university value alignment in international student acculturation in Australia
Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · International Student and Expatriate Challenges (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social science (3 works) · Acculturation (2 works) · Communication in Education and Healthcare (2 works)