College of Business

Education

• Ph.D. York University, Toronto
• M.B.A. Morehead State University, Kentucky
• B. Soc. Sc. University of Guyana

Professional Summary

Dr. Manroop’s research has been published in several high-impact journals, including Human Resource Management, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management Review, International Journal of Management Reviews, Organizational Psychology Review, and the British Journal of Industrial Relations, among others.

He currently serves as a Senior Editor for Career Development International and has earned numerous accolades at Eastern Michigan University in recognition of his excellence in research, teaching, and service. Most recently, he received both the College of Business Research
Excellence Award and the Department of Management Outstanding Research Award in 2025. In 2024, he was honored with the College of Business Service Excellence Award.

In the area of teaching, Dr. Manroop received the College of Business Teaching Excellence Award and the Department of Management Outstanding Teaching Award in 2021.

Courses Taught

• MGMT 384 Human Resource Management
• MGMT 386 Organizational Behavior & Therory
• MGMT 483 Staffing Organization
• MGMT 509 Strategic Human Resource Management
• MGMT 621 Benefits Administration
• MGMT 622 Current Issues in Human Resource Management

Research Interests & Projects

Dr. Manroop has published over a dozen scholarly articles on a broad range of human resource management topics, including job search behavior, performance management, employment interviews, social media assessment, organizational ethical climates, and generative AI in Human Resource Management. In addition, he has contributed several book chapters to edited volumes, focusing on emerging issues such as the use of micro-blogs in recruitment and selection and applicant reactions to social media screening.

His research has gained attention beyond academia, with features in print and online media outlets. He has also presented his work at numerous national and international conferences across the United States, Canada, and both Eastern and Western Europe, reflecting the global relevance and reach of his scholarship.

Selected Publications

Manroop, L. Malik, A., & Milner, M. (2024). The ethical implications of big data in Human Resource Management. Human Resource Management Review. Advance online publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2024.101012

Manroop, L., Zheng, H., Malik, A., Milner, M., Schulz, E., & Banerji, K. (2024). Human Resource Management in times of crisis: Strategies for a post Covid-19 workplace. Organizational Dynamics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgdyn.2024.101060

Malik, A., Manroop, L. & Harrison, J. (2024). Bouncing back: HR professionals’ lived experiences during times of disruption. Personnel Review 53 (8): 2181-2208. https://doi.org/10.1108/PR-07-2023-0555

Manroop, L. & Petrovski, D. (2023). Exploring layers of context-related work-from-home demands during Covid-19. Personnel Review, 52 (6): 1708 – 1727.

Manroop, L. Malik, A., Camp, R., & Schulz, E. (2022). Applicant reaction to social media assessment: A review and conceptual framework. Human Resource Management Review, 32 (3): 1 – 17

Malik, A., Manroop, L., & Patel, P. (2019). An empirical examination of the relationship between skills shortage and firm performance: The role of high performance work systems. Journal of Management and Organization, 25(5): 695 – 710

Manroop, L. (2018). A multi-paradigm approach to job search scholarship. Organizational Psychology Review, 7(4): 330 - 356

Malik, A., Manroop, L., & Singh, P. (2017). Self-initiated international career transition: A qualitative case study of Pakistani immigrants to Canada. European Business Review, 29 (5): 584 – 602.

Manroop, L., & Richardson, J. (2016). Job search: A multidisciplinary review and research agenda. International Journal of Management Reviews, 18 (2): 206-227.

Budworth, M. H., Latham, G. P., & Manroop, L. (2015). Looking forward to performance improvement: A field test of the feedforward interview for performance management. Human Resource Management, 54 (1): 45 – 54.

Manroop, L., Singh, P., & Ezzedeen, S. (2014). Human resources systems and ethical climates: A resource-based perspective. Human Resource Management, 53 (18): 795 – 816.

Manroop, L., Boekhorst, J., & Harrison, J. A. (2013). The influence of cross-cultural differences on job interview selection decisions. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 24 (18): 3512-3533.

Manroop, L., & Singh, P. (2012). The role of the AFL-CIO in regime change: The case of Guyana. British Journal of Industrial Relations, 50 (2): 308 – 328.

McKenna, S., Richardson, J., & Manroop, L. (2011). Alternative paradigms and the study and practice of performance management and evaluation. Human Resource Management Review, 21(2): 148 – 157.

PEER-REVIEWED BOOK CHAPTERS
Petty, R., Manroop, L., & Linton, S. (2015). Integration of micro-blogs into the human resource management (HRM) areas of recruitment and selection. In J. Burkhalter, & N. Wood (Eds.), Maximizing Commerce and Marketing Strategies through Micro-Blogging. (Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services Book Series, pp. 230 – 255). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8408-9

Manroop, L., & Harrison, J. (2015). The ethics portfolio: Building and promoting ethical culture in an organization. In T. Issa, & R. Wolf (Ed.), International Business Ethics and Growth Opportunities. (Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage, pp. 125 - 154). IGI Global. DOI:10.4018/978-1-4666-7419-6

Manroop, L., & Richardson, J. (2013). Using social media for job search: Evidence from generation Y jobseekers. In T. Bondarouk, & M. Olivas-lujan (Eds.), Social Media in Human Resources Management (Advanced Series in Management, Vol. 12). (pp. 165 – 178) Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited