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Mirta Kooche Moshki

Female (she/ her)

PhD Candidate
University of Guelph
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
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Real impact comes from bridging rigorous research with practical application.

Over the past 12 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and innovation—as a consultant, lecturer, and researcher—translating academic theory into organizational results. Now, as a Ph.D. candidate in Management at the University of Guelph, I focus on organizational ambidexterity: how organizations navigate competing priorities, manage complexity, and balance exploration with operational excellence. 
My work spans academic research, teaching, and applied projects—developing frameworks that respond to real-world challenges while contributing to scholarly conversations.
I’ve published strategic management and innovation papers, led training initiatives, and collaborated on industry-based research aimed at embedding theory into practice. I approach research and practice with consistency, clarity, and a commitment to actionable knowledge.

Looking ahead, I’m committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, publishing high-impact work, and continuing to build strong connections between academia and industry.

Sessions in which Mirta Kooche Moshki attends

Saturday 1 June, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:00
9:00 - 10:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
case studiesCD

Moderator/Modérateur: Jane Gravill (Conestoga College)  DNL: Innovative Sustainable SolutionsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Jane Gravill (Conestoga College) & Homeira Ekhtari (Conestoga College) Navigating Change: Strategic Decision-Making for Meals on WheelsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Theresa Chika-James (MacEwan University) & Mercy Oyet (University of New Brunswick) From Oil Fie...

10:15
10:15 - 12:15 | 2 hours
DCDoctoral consortiumSimultaneous translation

Présidente de séance / animation : Elaine Mosconi, professeure titulaire, École de gestion, Université de Sherbrooke  Seasoned academics will connect with and mentor attendees to discuss their academic trajectory and professional aspirations.   

12:00
12:00 - 13:00 | 1 hour
13:00
13:00 - 14:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
ISinformation systems

Chair/Président: Suchit Ahuja (Concordia University)  Digital technology in entrepreneurial ecosystems: a review and research agendaAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Mohammad Qorbani Hesari (Concordia University John Molson School of Business) & Arman Sadreddin (Concordia University John Molson School of Business) IT Knowledge Capabilities and Innovation Strategic FitAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Zoubeir Tkiouat (HE...

14:30
14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
work-in-progressOBorganizational behaviour

Chair/Président: Mahbubul Alam (Algoma University)  Balancing Between Work, Family and Life Roles: The Role of Task SignificanceAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Mahbubul Alam (Algoma University) Why Wouldn’t it Work? Understanding Employees’ Resistance Towards Diversity TrainingAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Yiyou Guo (University of Ottawa) & Jane O'Reilly (University of Ottawa) Work From ...

16:00
16:00 - 17:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
PDWGDOgender and diversity in organizationsConference wideSimultaneous translation

Chair/Président: Sumeet Duggal (McGill University) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in LeadershipAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Wendy Cukier (Toronto Metropolitan University), Eddy Ng (Queen's University) & Mohamed Elmi (Toronto Metropolitan University)Research has found that diversity in leadership is beneficial for organizations and can help them broaden decision-making perspectives, inspire staff and community members, and demonstrate comm...

17:30
17:30 - 19:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Conference wide

Meet us in the Agora and enjoy some delicious foods and drinks, enjoy the view of Montreal on the adjacent terasse and mingle with all ASAC participants!

Sunday 2 June, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:00
9:00 - 10:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
strategySTRAwards

Chair/Président: Ghahhar Zavosh (McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management)Discussant/Discutant: Fernando Angulo-Ruiz (MacEwan University)   BEST PAPER / MEILLEURE COMMUNICATIONNavigating Storms Together: Team Involvement in Decision Making and Ambidextrous Crisis ResponseAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Oleksiy Osiyevskyy (University of Calgary), Yongjian Bao (University of Lethbridge Dhi...

10:30
10:30 - 11:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
TIM

Chair/Président: Zandra Balbinot (UQAM-ESG)  How and When Would Organizational Size Influence Open Innovation: A Meta-Analysis of the Dynamic PerspectiveAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Zhuoyue Pang (McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management) Using the Theory of Disruptive Innovation: A Descriptive Literature ReviewAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Dania Kyle (HEC Montreal), Clarisse Broucke (HEC Montreal) & Ph...

12:00
12:00 - 13:00 | 1 hour
13:00
13:00 - 14:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Conference wideHRPDWhuman resourcesqualitative researchSimultaneous translation

*Please read material below prior to attending*Moderator/Modérateur: Viktoriya Voloshyna & Iryna Kalynychenko (York University)  How to read and understand qualitative articles based on grounded theory: A story within the text?Author(s)/Auteur(s): Viktoriya Voloshyna (Thompson Rivers University) & Iryna Kalynychenko (York University) Successful acad...

14:30
14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
organizational studiesOS

Chair/Président: André Luis Godoi (HEC Montreal)  “I Can't Bring My Whole Self to Work:” Understanding (De)Coupling of the Menstrual Body in OrganizationsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Mikaila Ortynsky (University of Ottawa), Madeline Toubiana (University of Ottawa) & Jennifer Dimoff (University of Ottawa) Anger or Embarrassment? How Do Explicit and Implicit Workplace Aggression Influence Employee Outcomes

14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
ENTentrepreneurship family business

Social Entrepreneurship education through extracurricular activities as a career gateway into the social entrepreneurial ecosystemAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): RUBEN BURGA (University of Guelph), Daniella Perdigao (University of Guelph), Laura Fallowfield (University of Guelph) & Erin Doherty (University of Guelph) Social Entrepreneurship in Co-creating Wellbeing Knowledge within Ethnoculturally Diverse CommunitiesAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Farshad Amini (M...

16:00
16:00 - 17:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes

Chair/Président: Kirsten Robertson (University of the Fraser Valley)   (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction? The effect of servant leadership on firefighters’ global satisfaction – A social identity approachAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Anthony Perrier (TBS Education), Mathieu Molines (INSEEC - Campus de Bordeaux) & Assâad El Akremi (Universite Toulouse Capitole) The Search for Competitive Advantage: How does Ge...

16:00 - 17:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
HRhuman resources

Chair/Président: Iryna Kalynychenko (York University)  Exploring the Importance of Financial Wellness for Employees and OrganizationsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Heather Coleman (Thompson Rivers University) & Scott Rankin (Thompson Rivers University) Regulations Vs. Reality: Ontario Construction Skilled Trades Workers’ Occupational Safety ExperiencesAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Arica Oliver (Brock University)

Tuesday 13 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:15
10:15 - 11:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Health Care ManagementVIRTUALhealthcare management

Chair/Président: Emilie Gibeau (Royal Military College of Canada)Insight from Extreme Contexts: When Turnover and Misfit Create Stability in Co-LeadershipAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Emilie Gibeau (Royal Military College of Canada)The Role of Psychological Safety in Driving Innovation and Patient Safety in HealthcareAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Stéphanie Maillet (Universite de Moncton Faculte d'administration) 

13:45
13:45 - 15:00 | 1 hour 15 minutes
VIRTUALOBorganizational behaviour

Chair/Président: Alice Levasseur (University of Ottawa) Author(s)/Auteur(s): Mana Saki (University of   Rotterdam) Unveiling The Effects of Organizational Dehumanization on Employees’ Emotional and Psychological Outcomes: An Affective Events Theory Perspective Author(s)/Auteur(s): Asma Gul (Riphah International University)Empathy in the Workplace: Does It Help or Hurt?Author(s)/Auteur(s): Tiffany Paquin ...

15:30
15:30 - 16:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
human resourcesHR

Chair/Président: Ayesha Tabassum (York University)Disclosure Dilemma: Perceptional Changes after DisclosureAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Chantelle Whidden (Toronto Metropolitan University)When Talent Management Becomes a Project Concern: Examining Extra-Scope ResponsibilitiesAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Shiva Foroutan (University of Guelph) & Davar Rezania (University of Guelph)

Wednesday 14 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:15
10:15 - 11:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
VIRTUALTIMtechnology innovation management

Chair/Président: Anand Bhardwaj (McGill University)Discussant/Discutant: Nasrin Sultana (HEC Montreal)   Large-Scale Agile Dynamics: A Research Study of Implementation and Success CriteriaAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Elham Zahraeisalehi (University of Guelph) & Davar Rezania (University of Guelph) Analyse de l’alignement entre les Capacités Dynamiques et la Transformation Digitale sur la Performan...

12:00
12:00 - 13:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
TIMtechnology innovation managementVIRTUAL

Chair. Nasrin Sultana and Anand Bhardwaj   Digital Transformation and Innovation Performance: An Inverted U-shaped Impact Through Knowledge CollaborationAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Zhenzhong Ma (University of Windsor), Dapeng Liang (Harbin Institute of Technology) & Dongbo Wang (Harbin Institute of Technology) When Technology Restrains, ...

12:00 - 13:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
social responsibilitySRVIRTUAL

Chair/Président: Tia Driver (University of Waterloo) Going Beyond the Business Case for Sustainability: Main Organizational-Level Shifts for Pursuing Strong SustainabilityAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Mojtaba M. Shourkaei (Saint Mary's University)Corporate Social Responsibility and Bank Performance: Role of Size Among Listed Banks in GhanaAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Angela Boateng (Trent University), Byron Lew (Trent University) & Yi Liu (T...

13:45
13:45 - 15:00 | 1 hour 15 minutes
VIRTUALSRsocial responsibility

Chair/Président: Xiaoying Wang Bridging the Gap: Integrating Indigenous Perspectives into ESG Practices and Shareholder Activism in CanadaAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Julie Bernard (University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment) & Diane-Laure Arjaliès (Western University Ivey Business School)How Can Alternative Organizations Resist Degeneration: Evidence from a Non-Profit Multistakeholder Food Co-opAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Mojtaba M. Shourk...

Saturday 17 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:30 | 1 hour

Come say hi to your fellow conference attendees and enjoy our hot breakfast with a wide selection of sweet, salty and healthy options.

8:30
8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
case studies

Discussant/Discutant: Jane Gravill (Conestoga College)Change Management Challenges: Can DNL Convince Customers to Embrace the New Counter-Intuitive Sustainable Approach for Winter Property Management?Author(s)/Auteur(s): Jane Gravill (Conestoga College) & Homeira Ekhtari (Conestoga College)Switching to a Net-Zero home, a good choice or a headache?Author(s)/Auteur(s): Homeira Ekhtari (Conestoga College)Kal Tire: Consolidating ...

9:45
9:45 - 10:15 | 30 minutes
10:15
10:15 - 11:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Conference wideCJAS

This session offers practical guidance for reviewing academic papers for conferences and journals. Participants will learn how to structure constructive reviews, apply evaluation criteria effectively, and balance critical rigor with developmental feedback. We will also discuss the responsibilities and ethics of peer review, the differences between conference and journal reviewing, and how serving as a reviewer can strengthen yo...

11:30
11:30 - 13:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes

13:00
13:00 - 14:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
PDWProfessional development workshopConference wideentrepreneurship family businessENTHYBRIDVIRTUAL

This workshop is designed to provide training to academic scholars and graduate students in preparing grant proposals. Securing research funding is becoming competitive, thus the ability to craft compelling and strategic grant proposals is critical for scholars and graduate students to implement and advance their research programs. This workshop offers a comprehensive agenda covering essential elements of successful grant writi...

14:15
14:15 - 14:30 | 15 minutes
14:30
14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Professional development workshopPDWOBorganizational behaviourConference wide

This PDW is open to all participants Organized byDr. Jody-lynn RebekDr. Kira CooperOrganizations need leaders who foster environments where individuals and teams thrive. Nhat Hanh said: "When you plant lettuce, if it does no...

15:45
15:45 - 16:00 | 15 minutes
16:00
16:00 - 17:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
PDWOBHRorganizational behaviourhuman resourcesConference wide

PDW - Human Resources Division and Organizational Behaviour Divisions Navigating the early years of a tenure-track position presents unique challenges for junior faculty as they strive to establish themselves in academia. Balancing the demands of teaching, research, and service while developing an academic identity can feel overwhelming, especially in the competitive and evolving landscape of Canadian business schools and Industrial/Organizational Psycholog...

17:30
17:30 - 19:30 | 2 hours

Please join us for an evening social including food and beverages to welcome you to ASAC 2025!  Thank you to our sponsors:  University of Regina, Hill | Levene Schools of BusinessMount Royal University, Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation 

Sponsored by:

Sunday 18 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:30 | 1 hour

Come say hi to your fellow conference attendees and enjoy our hot breakfast with a wide selection of sweet, salty and healthy options.

8:30
8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
organizational studiesOS

Chair/Président: Renato Chaves (Universite Laval Faculte des Sciences de l'Administration)Moderator/Modérateur: Elena Obukhova (McGill University) & David Deephouse (University of Alberta)   Navigating the Digital Shift: Insights into Employee Knowledge GrowthAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Sana Mumtaz (University of Niagara Falls Canada) From Idea to Insight: Mastering the Art of C...

10:00
10:00 - 11:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
organizational studiesOS

Chair/Président: Jean-Baptiste Litrico (Queen's University) The Varying Influence of Environmental Regulatory Sanctions on Corporate SustainabilityAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Debdeep Chatterjee (Concordia University), Young-Chul Jeong (Concordia University), Jaegoo Lim (Lingnan University) & Shannon Lloyd (Concordia University) Disruption Into Production: How the 'Clean Air' Movement Created Its Own ExpertiseAuthor(s)/A...

11:30
11:30 - 12:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
OBorganizational behaviour

Chair/Président: Kirsten Robertson (Brock University)Perspectives on Diversity Training: Exploring How Individual Attitudes Affect Diversity TrainingAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Yiyou Guo (University of Ottawa) & Jane O'Reilly (University of Ottawa)Developing Police Field Training: An Appreciative Inquiry ApproachAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Mirit Grabarski (Lakehead University) & Hina Kalyal (Huron University College)Songs in the Key of...

12:45
12:45 - 14:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Conference wide

All attendees are invited for this sit down hot lunch indigenous buffet, sponsored by the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, during which we will announce the award recipients for this year's conference.     

Sponsored by:

Monday 19 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:30 | 1 hour

Come say hi to your fellow conference attendees and enjoy our hot breakfast with a wide selection of sweet, salty and healthy options.

8:30
8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
ISinformation systems

Chair: Elaine Mosconi BEST STUDENT PAPER/MEILLEURE COMMUNICATION ÉTUDIANTEExploring Paradigmatic Orientations in AI Research: A Critical Examination of Ontological and Epistemological Foundations in Information Systems Author(s)/Auteur(s): Alexanne De Grandpré (HEC Montreal)Decoding the Moral Mystery: Harnessing the Potential and Constraints of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in Cultivating Virtuous Artificial Int...

9:45
9:45 - 10:00 | 15 minutes
10:00
10:00 - 11:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
strategySTR

Discussant/Discutant: Fernando Angulo-Ruiz (MacEwan University)Moderator/Modérateur: Russell Fralich (HEC Montreal)  Building Common Ground: The Impact of TMT Turnover on the Utilization of Experiential Knowledge From Past AcquisitionsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Jueun Kim (York University Schulich School of Business) & Majid Majzoubi (York University Schulich School of Business) Navigating ...

11:30
11:30 - 12:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
OBorganizational behaviour

Chair/Président: Sadia Jahanzeb (Brock University)  VUCA Leadership, Context and SymbiosisAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): John Medcof (McMaster University)Resisting Urgency Culture: How leader humility, learning culture and time capacity affect social impactAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Annika Voltan (Saint Mary's University)The Role of Leadership Styles in Organizational Identity: A Structural PerspectiveAuthor(s)...

12:45
12:45 - 14:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Conference wide

As members of our association, you are all invited to a short presentation on last year's realisations and future developments for ASAC. Participants will be asked to vote for the new board member's open positions and other decisions as needed.

14:15
14:15 - 15:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
OBorganizational behaviour

Chair/Président: Thomas Stone (Washburn University)  Opportunistic Silence and Employee Wellbeing: A Self-protection PerspectiveAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Sadia Jahanzeb (Brock University) & Usman Raja (Brock University)Principals’ Job Demands and Job Attitudes: The Mediating Role of WellbeingAuthor(s)/A...

15:30
15:30 - 15:45 | 15 minutes
15:45
15:45 - 17:00 | 1 hour 15 minutes
TIMtechnology innovation management

Chair/Président: Nasrin Sultana (HEC Montreal)Discussant/Discutant: Anand Bhardwaj (McGill University)  Revolutionizing Performance Evaluation: An Innovative Framework for Smart Contract Integration in Business ManagementAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Sina Bahramirad (University of Niagara Falls Canada)BEST STUDENT PAPER/MEILLEURE COMMUNICATION ÉTUDIANTEThe Architecture of Innovation: Enabling Sp...