About

Prof. Samuel Howard Armah Quartey is an Associate Professor in Human Resource and Organisational Development. He holds a PhD in Business (Management) from Adelaide University, Australia. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Psychology; and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Ghana. Before joining University of Ghana, he has held other academic positions at Adelaide University – Australia; Webster University – USA and Ghana; Central University-Ghana; and University of Professional Studies-Accra/Ghana. 

Teaching

Professor Quartey is a pragmatic teacher working in the higher education sector. He believes that education should be a bridge between the classroom and the real world, not just a memorisation exercise. He designs lessons around hands-on problem-solving, critical inquiry, and collaborative experiences. By treating the classroom as a laboratory for organisational life, his goal is to empower students to test ideas, learn from real-world application, and adapt to an ever-changing world. His teaching methods include role plays, case study, small group self-discovery, experiential learning, debates, discussions and presentations. He currently teaches at the following levels:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Community Service

Professor Quartey has served on several ad-hoc and standing committees at the Department, Hall, and College levels, focusing on accreditation, admissions, audit, JCR, projects, disciplinary matters, institutional review, curriculum review, and restructuring, among others. He is an Internal and External Examiner for theses and academic promotions. He serves as a Programme Assessor for the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management-Ghana (CIHRM). He has served as a Quest Speaker, Conference Speaker, Media Commentator, Master of Ceremonies, Workshop Facilitator, and Educational and Community Outreach Planner. He serves as an Editorial Board Member for the Business Strategy and Development Journal (Wiley) and as a Reviewer for several international, high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. He is a Floor Tutor at Alexander Adum Kwapong Hall and a Fellow of Legon Hall, both at the University of Ghana. He also holds membership in several national and international professional associations, including the Academy of Human Resource Development (USA), African Academy of Management, and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG). 

Education

• PhD in Business (Management) from Adelaide University, Australia. 
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Ghana
• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Psychology

Research Interest

Professor Quartey is a multidisciplinary post-positivist researcher. He supervises doctoral and masters by research students. He approaches research projects with a pragmatist worldview using mixed-methodologies. Has authored and co-authored over 40 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. His research investigates thorny issues in human resource and organisational development in Sub-Sharan Africa and Ghana. His current research interest includes:

• Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Human Resource Development Practices 
• TVET, Skills Development and Employability Practices 
• Organizational Change, Development and Transformation 
• Gender and Career Development Practices 
• Learning for Green Transitions and Sustainable Development
• Informal Employment, Labour Rights and Decent Work 

Publications

Professor Quartey’s publications have appeared in high quality international journals including Personnel Review, Business Strategy and the Environment, Knowledge Management Research & Practice, International Journal of Training Research, Business Strategy & Development, Strategy & Leadership, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, International Journal of Energy Sector Management, International Journal of Training and Development, Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, Career Development International, The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, Industrial and Commercial Training, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Journal of International Migration and Integration, International Journal of the Legal Profession,  Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Knowledge and Process Management, Environment, Development and Sustainability, among other leading journals. 

• Sokro, E., & Quartey, S. H. (2026). Hands that build, hearts that tolerate: experiences of female apprentices in Ghana’s informal apprenticeship training system. International Journal of Training Research, 1–22.
• Nyante, H., & Quartey, S. H. (2026). “The good, the bad and the ugly” of career advancement experiences of female management accountants in Ghana. Career Development International, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-04-2025-0173.
• Quartey S.H., Sokro E, Ibrahim M (2026). Continuing professional development experiences of technical and vocational workers: an exploration from Ghana. Industrial and Commercial Training, 58(1), 20–38.
• Quartey, S.H., Attiogbe, E. J. K., & Yamoah, P. E (2025). Gender Bias and Continuous Professional Development: Experiences of Ghanaian Policewomen. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 1–22.  
• Quartey, S. H. (2025). Career development experiences of policewomen: insights from Ghana. Career Development International, 30(1), 75-90.
• Dartey-Baah, K., Quartey, S. H., Afrah-Kyere, S., & Issaka, B. (2025). Leadership styles and employees’ strategic thinking: does leader gender moderate these relationships? Strategy & Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1108/SL-06-2025-0170
• Quartey, S. H. (2025). Fostering Competence and Performance Development in the Nursing Profession in Ghana. International Journal of Training and Development, 29(2), 196-208.
• Quartey, S. H., & Andoh-Arthur, J. (2025). Exploring Barriers and Coping Mechanisms of Mental Well-Being Among Distance Adult Working Learners in Ghana. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/07377363.2025.2 589029
• Dartey-Baah, K., Quartey, S. H., & Wilberforce, M. T. (2024). Organizational ethics and workplace incivility: the mediating effects of transformational and transactional leadership styles. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 45(5), 792-810.
• Quartey, S.H. (2024). Emerging human resource development practices in the Ghanaian public sector organizations. International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management. https://doi.org/10:1504/IJPSPM.2024.1006 7043
• Quartey, S. H. (2024). Sustainable flexible work arrangements: a qualitative study from Ghana. International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, 8(2), 151-170.