EMİNE KALE

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Kale is a distinguished academic at Nevşehir Haci Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Tourism, with over two decades of experience in hospitality and organizational behavior research. She holds a PhD in Business Administration from Erciyes University (2010) and an MA in Tourism Management from Anadolu University (1998).

• Current Affiliation: Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University
• Previous Roles: Lecturer at Nevşehir University (2007-2012), Erciyes University (2001-2007)

Research Interests: Kale's work focuses on organizational behavior in tourism/hospitality sectors, including strategic agility, innovation performance, career flexibility, and psychological factors influencing workforce dynamics. Her studies often intersect with protean career theory, boundaryless career models, and self-efficacy in service industries.

Publications: She has authored 6 books and over 15 peer-reviewed articles, predominantly in SSCI/Scopus journals like International Journal of Hospitality Management and Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism. Key themes include absorptive capacity, career satisfaction, and conflict management.

• Supervised Theses: Mentored 5 doctoral and master's students in topics ranging from ethnic restaurant preferences to proactive workplace behavior.
• Administrative Roles: Served as Department Head (2012-2016).