Academic Profile

About 

Hello, everyone. My name's Roland, and I've been working at UNIRAZAK for well over 13 years now. I’m currently attached to Graduate School. Here I get to interact with working adults. Adults who are out to improve their career opportunities and also learn the latest in innovative and creative thinking. Which means I get paid to do what I enjoy! It would be my pleasure to get to know you. If you ever have uncertainties or problems with graduate studies, you now know who to call. I'm always available online or even for a chat by the coffee machine or the nice restaurants close by (and I do not watch my weight as I am an avid runner).

Academic Background

Doctor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship, University of Newcastle

Master of Business Administration in Strategic Marketing, Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of London

Specialization

Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Strategic Management, International Business, Marketing and Business Negotiation

Notable Publication

Xavier, S.R., (2005), Cultural and Economic Determinants of Entrepreneurial Propensity: The Challenges for a Multi-ethnic and Developing Society, University of Newcastle, Australia.

Xavier, S.R. (2007), Cultural and Economic Determinants of Entrepreneurial Propensity: The Challenges for a Multi-ethnic and Developing Society, Malaysian Management Review, July - Dec 2007.

Xavier, S.R. (2008), New Venture Development, MBA Module Handbook, Open University Malaysia.

Syed, Z.A. & Xavier, S.R., (2009) Stress and Coping Styles of Entrepreneurs: A Malaysian Survey. Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal (AEJ). Vol 14. ISSN: 1099-9264

Yusof, M., Mohd Nor, L., Sapuan, D.A., and Xavier, S.R. (2010), Entrepreneurship Development in Malaysia Based on the findings of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2009. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. (APJIE), Vol 4, ISSN 2071-1395.

Xavier, S.R., Ismail, A.Z., and Ahmad, S.Z. (2010) Cultural and Economic Determinants of Entrepreneurial Propensity: A Study of Multi-Ethnic Society in Malaysia. Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, Vol VI, Issue 2, pp 67-84.

Ahmad, S. Z., & Xavier, S. R. (2010). Stress and coping styles of entrepreneurs: A Malaysian survey. International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 14, 25.

L Mohd Nor, M Yusof, D Amat Sapuan, SR Xavier, (2010), Entrepreneurship development in Malaysia: Based on the findings of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2009, ASEAN Universities Consortium of Entrepreneurship Education (AUCEE), Pg. 208-220.

Xavier, S.R., et al. (2010), Entrepreneurship in Malaysia: GEM Report, MPH Publications.

Syed, Z. A. & Xavier, S.R., (2011) Preliminary Investigation of Yemeni Women Entrepreneurs: Some Challenges for Development and Barriers to Success. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business (IJESB). Vol. 13, No. 4.

Xavier, S.R. (2011), Advanced Organisation and Management, DBA Study Guide, Open University Malaysia.

Xavier, S.R., Syed, Z.A., Perumal, S., Mohd Nor, L. and Jagadesan (2011), The Transition from Corporate Careers to Business Ownership: The Case For Women Entrepreneurs in Malaysia, International Journal of Business Administration (IJBA), Vol 2, No.3, pg.148, ISSN 1923-4007.
Syed, Z.A. and Xavier, S.R. (2012), Entrepreneurial Environments and Growth: Evidence from Malaysia GEM Data. Journal of Chinese Entrepreneurship (JCE), Volume 4 Issue 1.

Xavier, S.R., Syed, Z.A., Mohd Nor, L. and Yusof, M., (2012), Women Entrepreneurs: Making A change From Employment to Small and Medium Business Ownership, Procedia Economics and Finance, pp. 321-334, Ref: FINE322, DOI: 10.1016/S2212-5671(12)00347-4.

Xavier, S.R., et al (2012), Malaysian Entrepreneurship: A Multi-National Comparison based on GEM Data 2010, Karisma Publications.

Syed, Z.A., Xavier, S.R. (2013), Examining Entrepreneurial Intention through Cognitive Approach Using Malaysia GEM Data, Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 27 Iss: 3, pp.449 – 464, ISSN: 0953-4814, 10.1108/JOCM-03-2013-0035.

Xavier, S.R., et al (2013), Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Global Report 2012, Karisma Publications.

Xavier, S.R., et al (2014), GEM Entrepreneurial Framework Conditions in Southeast Asia, 2013/2014, Completed. JiwaBaru Publications. ISBN 978-983-2127-14-7.

Xavier, S.R., et al (2014), Entrepreneurship Trends in Malaysia: A 5 Year Review of Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Challenges, JiwaBaru Publications, Completed. ISBN 978-983-2127-13-0.

Lim, W.L. and Xavier, S.R., (2015), Opportunity Recognition Framework: Exploring the Technology Entrepreneurs, American Journal of Economics 2015, 5(2): 105-111 DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.10.

Leilanie Mohd Nor, Christian Lechner, Barjoyai Bardai, Mohar Yusof & Xavier, S.R., chapter in book Sharma, P., Auletta, N., DeWitt, R., Parada, M. & Yusof, M., (2015), Developing Next Generation Leaders for Transgenerational Entrepreneurial Family enterprises. Edward Elgar Publishing Inc., Northampton, MA, ISBN: 978 1 78471 786 5.

Xavier, S.R., et al (2015), Driving ASEAN Entrepreneurship: Policy Opportunities for Inclusiveness and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Growth, ASEAN Regional Entrepreneurship Report 2014/2015. ISBN 978-983-2127-15-4.

Leilanie Mohd Nor, Mohar Yusuf, Xavier, S.R., Omaima Eltahir, Manzoor Mirani and Syeliya Zaini, (2015), Women and Family Entrepreneurship in Malaysia, A Formidable Economic Force, CEDAR, SME Bank, ISBN: 978-967-12543-6-3

Mike Herrington, Xavier, S.R., et al, (2016) Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Policy Briefs 2016, GEM Consortium.

Xavier, S.R., (2016), Malaysia’s Startup Ecosystem: A Work In Progress, Asian Research Policy, Vol.7, Issue 1, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP).

Lim, W.L., Xavier, S.R., Yusuf, M and Ravindran, (2016), Sources of Information on Alertness: An Empirical Study on Technology Entrepreneurs, Advanced Science Letters, ISSN: 1936-6612 (Print): EISSN: 1936-7317 (Online).

Xavier, S.R., et al (2016), ASEAN Entrepreneurship: The Context, Impact and Opportunities for Startups and Women Entrepreneurs; Key Pivots for Growth and Sustainability, ASEAN Regional Entrepreneurship Report 2015/2016. ISBN: 978-983-2127-16-1.

Ulrike and Xavier, S.R., (2017), Women entrepreneurship within the ASEAN Economic Community: Challenges and Opportunities, chapter in book Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Growth of Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Analysis. Edward Elgar Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-178-5364617.
Xavier, S.R. (2017), Advanced Organisation and Management, BPOM7103 Course Guide, First Edition, August 2017, Open University Malaysia

WL Lim, SR Xavier, M Yusof, R Ramasamy, (2018), Sources of Information on Alertness: An Empirical Study on Technology Entrepreneurs, Journal of Economic & Management Perspectives.

Lim, W.L., Yusuf, M., Xavier, S.R. and Mohd Nor, L., (2021), It’s the company you keep that matters: A study on effects of friends and mentor on opportunity recognition, GREAT Publication

Professional Membership

Editorial Advisory Board Member, Amity Journal of Entrepreneurship (AJE).
Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Reviewer focusing on SEA.