Best Paper Award
Zubair Ahmed Pirzada — Shenzhen University
Zubair Ahmed Pirzada is a researcher affiliated with Shenzhen University, China, whose research interests include business, management, leadership, organizational behaviour, and employee development. His featured research paper, “Beyond Endurance: Employee Survival Strategies and Post-Traumatic Growth in Toxic Leadership Contexts in Pakistan,” explores how employees navigate challenging workplace environments and develop coping strategies and personal growth in response to toxic leadership. [1]
Abstract
This profile highlights Zubair Ahmed Pirzada, a researcher affiliated with Shenzhen University, China, in the field of Business. His featured research paper, “Beyond Endurance: Employee Survival Strategies and Post-Traumatic Growth in Toxic Leadership Contexts in Pakistan,” examines employee experiences under toxic leadership and the strategies individuals use to navigate difficult organizational environments. [2]
Keywords
Best Paper Award, Zubair Ahmed Pirzada, Shenzhen University, China, Business Research, Toxic Leadership, Employee Survival Strategies, Post-Traumatic Growth, Employee Resilience, Organizational Behaviour, Workplace Well-Being, Leadership Management.
Introduction
Business and management research examines organizational practices, leadership approaches, employee relationships, and workplace performance. Leadership behaviour plays an important role in shaping employee experiences, organizational culture, and professional development. Toxic leadership can create difficult working conditions that influence employees’ psychological well-being, workplace relationships, and ability to perform effectively.
Research Profile
Zubair Ahmed Pirzada is associated with Shenzhen University in China and is identified with the subject area of Business. His research profile includes work related to management, leadership, organizational behaviour, and employee experiences. His featured publication focuses on employee survival strategies and post-traumatic growth within toxic leadership contexts in Pakistan. [1] [2]
Research Contributions
The featured study addresses the challenges employees encounter when working under toxic leadership. It focuses on the strategies employees use to manage difficult workplace experiences and the potential for personal development following adversity. Its central themes include employee coping, resilience, organizational support, and post-traumatic growth.
Publication Record
The supplied Scopus profile records four documents, one citation, and an h-index of 1 for Zubair Ahmed Pirzada. His featured research paper is titled “Beyond Endurance: Employee Survival Strategies and Post-Traumatic Growth in Toxic Leadership Contexts in Pakistan.” The paper was published in the Journal of Independent Studies & Research: Management & Social Sciences & Economics, Volume 24, Issue 1 (2026), and is associated with DOI 10.3138/jisrmsse/2026.24.1.3.
Research Impact
Research on toxic leadership and employee survival strategies contributes to a broader understanding of organizational behaviour and workplace well-being. By examining how employees respond to adverse leadership environments, this area of research can inform discussions about healthier management practices, supportive organizational cultures, and employee development.
Award Recognition
This researcher profile has been prepared in the context of the Best Paper Award under Best Paper Awards. It highlights Zubair Ahmed Pirzada’s featured research paper, “Beyond Endurance: Employee Survival Strategies and Post-Traumatic Growth in Toxic Leadership Contexts in Pakistan,” within the Business subject area. The profile recognizes the research topic’s relevance to leadership studies, employee resilience, and organizational behaviour.
Conclusion
Zubair Ahmed Pirzada is presented in this profile as a researcher affiliated with Shenzhen University, China, in the field of Business. His featured publication examines employee survival strategies and post-traumatic growth in toxic leadership contexts in Pakistan. The study addresses important themes in organizational behaviour, employee resilience, and workplace well-being.
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References
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- Scopus. (n.d.). Scopus Author Profile: Zubair Ahmed Pirzada. Author ID: 60370954000.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60370954000
- ORCID. (n.d.). Zubair Ahmed Pirzada. ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3491-7912.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3491-7912
- Best Paper Awards. (n.d.). Official website.
https://bestpaperawards.com/