معرفی
Dr. Mustafa Kavas is a Lecturer in Strategic Management and Programme Director for MSc Management (International Business) at the Sheffield University Management School (SUMS). He holds a PhD in Strategic Management from Bayes Business School, City, University of London, and has conducted postdoctoral research on pandemic risk-sharing mechanisms. His research focuses on spirituality-strategy dynamics in family firms, particularly in Anatolian Turkey, and strategy-as-practice in pluralistic contexts.
Education:
- PhD in Strategic Management, Bayes Business School, 2017
- MRes in Management, Bayes Business School, 2015
- Master of International Business, Queen's University (Canada), 2013
- Bachelor of Arts in International Trade, Boğaziçi University (Turkey), 2010
Research Interests:
Dr. Kavas explores the intersection of religious beliefs and strategic practices in family firms, pandemic risk mitigation strategies, and strategy-as-practice methodologies. His work bridges organizational behavior, institutional theory, and cross-cultural management.
Professional Activities:
- Editorial Board Member, Strategic Organization
- Treasurer, Strategizing Activities and Practices (SAP) Interest Group at the Academy of Management
PhD Supervision:
- Current: Anthony Dixon (Organisational Identity Construction in Nascent Family Firms)
- Completed: Abdullah AlGhizzi (The Impact of Institutional Settings on Business Survival)
Labs/Teams:
Member of the Organization Studies (OS) research group at SUMS and active contributor to the SAP Interest Group.




