Biography
Dr Fara Azmat is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management in Deakin Business School. Within the broader domain of social responsibility, Fara is known for her research nationally and internationally in two interrelated streams.
The first stream explores issues surrounding sustainable development with a particular focus on UN sustainable development goals (SDGs), social inclusion and value creation by social entrepreneurs. Within this stream, she is further interested in exploring the social responsibility of microbusinesses and extending it into an international context focusing on developing economies, thus addressing the current need and void in existing CSR literature which largely focuses on large businesses and SMEs. Central to her research in this stream is also a focus on the social inclusion of disadvantaged and isolated communities and the potential of social entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable development.
The second stream explores migrant and women entrepreneurs looking into their hindrances, opportunities, social responsibility perceptions and acculturation strategies. Although distinct, these research streams involve cross-fertilizations and are inter-related through their underlying link of social responsibility and sustainable development.
Fara has established herself as an expert in these fields nationally and internationally as evidenced in her publications, awards, grants, and membership of international Peer Review College, editorial boards and research supervisions. She is committed to enhancing her national and international reputation by collaborating with renowned scholars, building industry partnerships, leveraging and creating networks and seeking competitive industry grants that make a difference for the positive development of the community.
Read more on Fara's profileResearch interests
- Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Social Inclusion
- Social responsibility, Responsible entrepreneurship in developing countries, Social Entrepreneurship
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Immigrant entrepreneurship, Women entrepreneurship
Affiliations
- Member, Academy of International Business.
- Member, Australasian Business Ethics Network.
- Member, Australia New Zealand Academy of Management.
- Member, Member of the Research Institute on Social Cohesion (RIOSC), Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.
- Member of the Editorial Board, Social Responsibility Journal.
- Member, American Council on Consumer Interests
Teaching interests
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Principles
- International business
Units taught
- MMM132 - Management
- MMM385 - Business in Asia
- MMM241 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MMM343 - Business Ethics
Conferences
- Virtual PRME Global Forum, NY, 17-19th June 2020 hosted by UNGC
- GRLI All Gathering Momentum (AGM), Lisbon, 8-9th Nov, 2019, hosted by ISCTE Business School, Lisbon
- GBSN Annual Conference, Lisbon, 7-8th November, hosted by Nova School of Business and Economics, Lisbon
- The Deans and Directors Cohort, 3-6th Nov, Porto, hosted by Católica Porto Business School in Porto, Portugal
- 4th PRME Champions Meeting, 28-31st October, Cohosted by DBS/Latrobe Business School
- 3rd PRME Champions Meeting, 4-8th March, 2019 hosted by Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Professional activities
Media appearances
Interview with Gisellle Weybrecht, Special Advisor to the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education on DBS's PRME journey https://primetime.unprme.org/2020/10/07/reporting-on-the-aha-moments-and-not-so-aha-moments-of-the-prme-journey-deakin-business-school/
Radio interview with SBS about DFAT project https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/bangla/en/audiotrack/using-art-combat-extremism-bangladeshi-officials-collaborate-australian-university
https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/sustainable-development-goals-more-urgent-than-ever-in-a-post-covid-world/
Research groups
Research theme lead, UN SDG Blueprint for integrating SDGs across curriculum, research and partnerships
Awards
- 2020, UN PRME award for award for Excellence in Sharing of Information Progress (SIP) reporting
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2017, Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding
Contribution to Building Economic, Social and Human Capital. - 2014, Emerald Literati Highly Commended Paper Excellence Award.
- 2013, Emerald Literati Network Highly Commended Paper Excellence Award.
- Worked as Academic Peer Reviewer for the UK ESRC-DFID Joint Scheme for Research on International Development (Poverty alleviation) in 2010-11.
- 2010 Faculty of Business and Law award for individual excellence in teaching.
- 2008 School of Management and Marketing award for team teaching.
- 2008 Best presenters award - 'Global Business and Finance' Conference, in London.
Projects
• Editorial: Fara Azmat and Michael Polonsky, (2018) Social Business, 8(4), 339-343: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals across curriculum and research.
https://doi.org/10.1362/204440818X15445231830021
• Research theme lead of Blueprint for SDG Integration into Curriculum, Research and Partnerships
• Azmat F: 'Social Exclusion and Social Inclusion' In Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 1-10. Springer International Publishing, 2020
Publications
Exploring barriers to social inclusion for disabled people: Perspectives from the performing arts
A Collins, R Rentschler, K Williams, F Azmat
(2022), Vol. 28, pp. 308-328, Journal of Management and Organization, Cambridge, Eng., C1
Value creation process and outcomes in social inclusion focused services
E Winston, A Ferdous, R Rentschler, F Azmat, N Robertson
(2022), Vol. 56, pp. 840-868, European Journal of Marketing, Bingley, Eng., C1
R Voola, C Bandyopadhyay, F Azmat, S Ray, L Nayak
(2022), Vol. 30, pp. 119-130, Australasian Marketing Journal, London, Eng., C1
PRME Chapter Australia & New Zealand
Mehran Nejati, Belinda Gibbons, Harsh Suri, Fara Azmat, Anna Young-Ferris, Suzanne Young, Swati Nagpal
(2021), pp. 79-90, Responsible Management Education The PRME Global Movement, London, Eng., B1
Strengthening impact integrity in investment decision-making for sustainable development
F Azmat, A Jain, F Michaux
(2021), Vol. 13, pp. 55-87, Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, C1
Fara Azmat, Ramanie Samaratunge, Ahmed Ferdous
(2020), Vol. 55, pp. 8-30, Journal of consumer affairs, Chichester, Eng., C1
BLUEPRINT FOR SDG INTEGRATION INTO CURRICULUM, RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS
Alec Wersun, Johanna Klatt, Fara Azmat, Harsh Suri, Christian Hauser, Jill Bogie, Mark Meaney, Nikolay Ivanov
(2020), A6
Creating community-inclusive organizations: managerial accountability framework
Y Fujimoto, F Azmat, N Subramaniam
(2019), Vol. 58, pp. 712-748, Business & society, London, Eng., C1
'Bringing everyone on the same journey': revisiting inclusion in higher education
A Collins, F Azmat, R Rentschler
(2019), Vol. 44, pp. 1475-1487, Studies in Higher Education, C1
Revisiting the concept of shared value in developing countries: towards an organisational framework
Fara Azmat, Yuka Fujimoto, Nava Subramaniam
(2019), Vol. 9, pp. 205-226, Social business, Helensburgh, Scot., C1
Arts-based initiatives in museums: creating value for sustainable development
F Azmat, A Ferdous, R Rentschler, E Winston
(2018), Vol. 85, pp. 386-395, Journal of business research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Gender and ethnic diversity on boards and corporate responsibility: the case of the arts sector
F Azmat, R Rentschler
(2017), Vol. 141, pp. 317-336, Journal of business ethics, Berlin, Germany, C1
Corporate social responsibility in the ready made garments industry in Bangladesh
F Azmat, M Haque
(2016), pp. 207-227, Research handbook on corporate social responsibility in context, Cheltenham, Eng., B1
F Azmat, Y Fujimoto
(2016), Vol. 28, pp. 630-656, Entrepreneurship & regional development, Abingdon, England, C1
Co-creation of value in culturally diversified museums: a research report
E Winston, R Rentschler, A Ferdous, F Azmat
(2016), Geelong, Vic., A6
M Haque, F Azmat
(2015), Vol. 6, pp. 166-189, Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, C1
Understanding the dynamics between social entrepreneurship and inclusive growth in subsistence marketplaces
F Azmat, A Ferdous, P Couchman
(2015), Vol. 34, pp. 252-271, Journal of public policy & marketing, Ann Arbor, Mich., C1
F Azmat, R Rentschler, Y Fujimoto
(2014), pp. 132-141, The Routledge companion to arts marketing, Abingdon, Eng., B1
Exploring the potential of social entrepreneurship in developing countries
F Azmat
(2014), pp. 98-110, Corporate social responsibility and local community in Asia, Abingdon, England, B1
Migrant women entrepreneurs : exploring the barriers
F Azmat
(2014), pp. 199-217, Entrepreneurial women : New management and leadership models [2 volumes], Santa Barbara, Calif, B1
Exploring cultural inclusion : perspectives from a community arts organisation
F Azmat, Y Fujimoto, R Rentschler
(2014), pp. 1-22, Australian journal of management, C1
Community social capital and entrepreneurship : analyzing the links
H Roxas, F Azmat
(2014), Vol. 45, pp. 134-149, Community development, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Y Fujimoto, F Azmat
(2014), Vol. 20, pp. 587-607, Journal of management and organization, Cambridge, Eng., C1
Y Fujimoto, F Azmat, C Hartel
(2013), Vol. 38, pp. 147-170, Australian journal of management, Kensington, N.S.W., C1
Understanding aspirations and expectations of international students in Australian higher education
F Azmat, A Osborne, K Le Rossignol, U Jogulu, R Rentschler, I Robottom, V Malathy
(2013), Vol. 33, pp. 97-111, Asia Pacific journal of education, Oxon, England, C1
Opportunities or obstacles? understanding the challenges faced by migrant women entrepreneurs
F Azmat
(2013), Vol. 5, pp. 198-215, International journal of gender and entrepreneurship, Bingley, England, C1
Sustainable development in developing countries: the role of social entrepreneurs
F Azmat
(2013), Vol. 36, pp. 293-304, International journal of public administration, Philadelphia, Pa., C1
F Azmat, H Ha
(2013), Vol. 55, pp. 253-270, Thunderbird international business review, Hoboken, N. J., C1
Y Fujimoto, C Hartel, F Azmat
(2013), Vol. 9, pp. 148-166, Social responsibility journal, Bingley, London, C1
Exploring customer loyalty at bottom of the pyramid in South Asia
F Azmat, R Samaratunge
(2013), Vol. 9, pp. 379-394, Social responsibility journal, Bingley, England, C1
F Azmat, A Zutshi
(2012), Vol. 54, pp. 15-27, Thunderbird international business review, Hoboken, N.J., C1
Perceptions of corporate social responsibility amongst immigrant entrepreneurs
F Azmat, A Zutshi
(2012), Vol. 8, pp. 63-76, Social responsibility journal, Bingley, England, C1
Indian student concerns about violence : exploring student perceptions
F Azmat, A Osborne, R Rentschler
(2011), Vol. 46, pp. 311-339, Australian journal of social issues, Strawberry Hills, N.S.W., C1
Building diverse community engagement Mix It Up program evaluation 2006-2010 : Final report
R Rentschler, Y Fujimoto, F Azmat
(2011), Melbourne, Vic., A6
F Azmat
(2010), Vol. 28, pp. 377-386, European management journal, Oxford, England, C1
Consumer loyalty in South Asia: A double edged sword?
F Azmat, R Samaratunge
(2010), pp. 1-12, Proceedings of Annual London Business Research Conference, London, England, E1
Integrated governance : a pre-requisite for sustainable market-orientated development in Bangladesh
F Azmat, Q Alam, K Coghill
(2009), Vol. 32, pp. 829-851, International journal of public administration, Abingdon, England, C1
Responsible entrepreneurship in developing countries : understanding the realities and complexities
F Azmat, R Samaratunge
(2009), Vol. 90, pp. 437-452, Journal of business ethics, Dordrecht, Netherlands, C1
Reforms in the Bangladesh agriculture input sector : room for complacency?
F Azmat
(2009), Vol. 17, pp. 379-398, Contemporary South Asia, London, England, C1
Collaborative inquiry using 'learning' projects
P Hagel, K Saville, M Parris, F Graetz, F Azmat
(2009), pp. 173-182, HERDSA 2009 : Higher education in a changing world : Proceeding of the 32nd annual international HERDSA Conference 2009 : The student experience, Darwin, N. T., E1
F Azmat, D Waddell
(2009), GCBE 2009 : Proceedings of the 9th Global Conference on Business & Economics, Oxford, England, E1
Z Haque, F Azmat
(2009), ANZAM 2009 : Sustainable management and marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
A study of social responsibility of Sri Lankan immigrant entrepreneurs in Australia
F Azmat, A Zutshi
(2008), Vol. 10, pp. 302-308, The business review, Cambridge, Hollywood, Fla., C1
Understanding responsible entrepreneurship of micro-businesses in Bangladesh
F Azmat
(2008), pp. 1-15, ASAA 2008 : Proceedings of the Asian Studies Association of Australia 17th Biennial Conference : Is this the Asian Century, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
F Azmat
(2007), Vol. 2, pp. 4-18, TMC academic journal, Singapore, C1
Developing countries : poverty and deficits linger
F Azmat, R Samaratunge
(2007), Vol. 3, pp. 18-20, Monash business review, Clayton, Vic., C1
F Azmat, K Coghill, Q Alam
(2006), Vol. 2, pp. 44-46, Monash business review, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1
E-government: a possible solution to the problems of the agricultural input market in Bangladesh?
F Azmat, K Coghill, Q Alam
(2006), Practice and potential of e-government and e-governance : the South Asian experience, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, E1-1
Good governance and market-based reforms : a study of Bangladesh
F Azmat, K Coghill
(2005), Vol. 71, pp. 621-638, International review of administrative sciences, London, England, C1-1
Self-regulation: a risky option for developing countries? The case of Bangladesh
F Azmat, K Coghill
(2005), pp. 1-10, Governance and Social Responsibility Proceedings, London, England, E1-1
F Azmat, K Coghill, Q Alam
(2005), pp. 1-21, Business and Governance in Bangladesh in the 21st Century Proceedings, Melbourne, Vic., E1-1
Corporate social responsibility of small businesses: a developing country perspective
F Azmat, K Coghill
(2005), pp. 1-8, Integrated governance : linking up government, business and civil society : proceedings, Prato, Italy, E1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Building economic resilience and connecting ASEAN women entrepreneurs with Australia
Dr Alfred Presbitero, A/Prof Fara Azmat
DFAT Australia-ASEAN Council
- 2022: $48,011
Other Public Sector Funding
Arts and culture as a strategic approach to address extremism in Bangladesh
A/Prof Fara Azmat, A/Prof Ahmed Ferdous, Prof Ingrid Nielsen
Australia Awards Fellowships
- 2017: $125,690
Preparing tertiary students from CALD migrant communities for careers in regional areas. Development and evaluation of an online course and associated materials.
Prof Alexander Newman, A/Prof Fara Azmat, Dr Joe Jiang, Dr Huong Le, Dr Siewmee Barton, A/Prof Ahmed Ferdous
Department of Home Affairs
- 2019: $48,448
Industry and Other Funding
Building Diverse Community Engagement Mix It Up Project Evaluation 2006-2010
Prof Ruth Rentschler, Dr Yuka Fujimoto, A/Prof Fara Azmat
Multicultural Arts Victoria, Victorian Arts Centre Trust
- 2011: $16,000
Mapping Social Investment, Environment, Activities and Outcomes @ Asia Pulp and Paper
Prof Nava Subramaniam, A/Prof Fara Azmat, Dr Yuka Fujimoto
The Sustain Group Pty Ltd
- 2013: $45,000
Achieving a Sustainable Development Agenda through specialized trainings programs: The case of high level Bangladeshi Public officials.
A/Prof Fara Azmat, A/Prof Ahmed Ferdous, Dr Mohammad Muttakin, Dr Huson Ali Ahmed
Ministry of Public Administration
- 2019: $24,560
Achieving a Sustainable Development Agenda through specialized trainings programs: The case of mid-high level Bangladeshi Public officials - Phase 1.
A/Prof Fara Azmat, Dr Mohammad Muttakin, A/Prof Ahmed Ferdous
Ministry of Public Administration
- 2022: $57,134
Supervisions
Emma Winston
Thesis entitled: Transformative Value Outcomes of Tailored Arts Services
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Marketing
Akanksha Jumde
Thesis entitled: An Analysis of Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Provisions under Indian Company Law
Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin Law School
Cuc Nguyen
Thesis entitled: Impact of community context and individual factors on entrepreneurial propensity and behaviours of rural females in a transitional economy: evidence from Vietnam
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Marketing