Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Patricia Lau has worked in the higher education industry over the last 15 years. Her passion to develop people drives her to pursue her research interest in human resource development/ management. Being an HR consultant, she has worked with CEOs and HR directors on human resource development/management projects in the West and East of Malaysia. Her works have been featured in several local news and public forums. Her passion leads her to initiate and develop the HR forums at Monash University Malaysia. As an HR scholar, her research articles have been published in high-impact international journals that encompass Education+Training, Personnel Review, Human Resource Development International, and Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. She serves as an Editorial Board member for two journals: (a) Human Resource Development International; (b) European Journal of Training and Development.
Her excellence in teaching has been recognized by Monash University Australia as well as Monash University Malaysia. She is a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning 2012, Monash University Australia, presented by Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business, and Minister for Tourism and Major Events, The Honourable Louise Asher. She is also a recipient of the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2011 at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University Australia; and five other awards, namely, President/ Pro-Vice-Chancellor Award for Outstanding Teaching and Innovation, Monash University Malaysia.
During her free time, she loves to travel, see the faces of people and their cultures.
Research interests
- Organizational power and politics
- Training and development
- Organizational culture and climate
- Employee extra role behaviours and commitment
Monash teaching commitment
- MGC1010 Introduction to Management
- MGW1010 Introduction to Management
- MGW2230 Organizational Behavior
- MGX5640 Cross-cultural Management Communication
- MGW2430 Human Resource Management
Research area keywords
- Organizational power and politics
- Training and development
- Organizational culture and climate
- Employee extra role behaviours and commitment
- Higher education and lifelong learning
- Green HRM
Network
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Adopting responsible computer consumption
Yeow, P., Eu Gene, S. & Lau, P.
1/08/16 → 31/07/19
Project: Research
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Empowerment discrepancies: are employees empowered as they prefer in hotels in selected areas of Thailand?
Petchsawang, P., McLean, G. N. & Lau, P., 2022, In: Human Resource Development International. 25, 4, p. 453-473 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
University students’ virtual collaborative learning experiences via social media platforms in Malaysia
Small, N., Lau, P. & Liew, E., 2021, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the European Academy of Management 2021. European Academy of Management (EURAM), 41 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other › peer-review
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Learning organization and organizational citizenship behaviour in West Malaysia: moderating role of team-oriented culture
Yin Yin Lau, P., Park, S. & McLean, G. N., 20 Oct 2020, In: European Journal of Training and Development. 44, 8-9, p. 847-864 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
University student engagement in learning: Insights from academic fieldtrips in the Malaysian tropical rainforests
Lau, P. Y. Y., Lee, C. K. C. & Ho, C. K., 2019, In: Education and Training. 61, 3, p. 342-358 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
What drives professionals’ innovative behaviour? An examination of university educators in Malaysia
Ang, X. Y., Terpstra-Tong, J. L-Y. & Lau, P. Y-Y., 2018. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2011 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Monash Business School, Monash University
Lau, Patricia (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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President / Pro-Vice Chancellor awards for Outstanding Teaching and Innovation, Monash University Malaysia
Lau, Patricia (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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President / Pro-Vice Chancellor awards for Outstanding Teaching and Innovation, Monash University Malaysia
Lau, Patricia (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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President / Pro-Vice Chancellor awards for Outstanding Teaching and Innovation, Monash University Malaysia
Lau, Patricia (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Human Resource Development International (Journal)
Patricia Lau (Editorial board member)
1 Oct 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Responding to migraine in the workplace: What can we do better?
Patricia Lau (Invited speaker)
15 Aug 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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European Journal of Training and Development (Journal)
Patricia Lau (Editorial board member)
1 Oct 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Virtual student teamwork challenges and how to overcome them
Patricia Lau (Invited speaker)
24 Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Education and Training (Journal)
Patricia Lau (Peer reviewer)
1 Apr 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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The changing way of work is putting pressure on employees
28/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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How can youths secure jobs in the wake of Covid-19?
17/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Sustainable HR management theorized to solve organisational issues
7/07/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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