Dr. Nita Chhinzer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nita Chhinzer is an Associate Professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, specializing in Leadership & Organizational Management. Her research focuses on Strategic Human Resources Management, particularly on downsizing practices and the ethical implications of these practices on individuals and organizations. Chhinzer completed her PhD in Management at McMaster University in 2006, where her research centered on Human Resources. Since then, she has held various management positions at companies like HP and Nortel before returning to academia to deepen the understanding of downsizing. She has been recognized as a top HR professional in Canada and received the 2019 Emerald Literati Award for her work on graduate student employability. Chhinzer has co-authored multiple textbooks on Human Resource Management and continues to publish peer-reviewed articles that shed light on the impacts of corporate layoffs and industry-level job trends. Her commitment to student advising highlights her dedication to exploring and engaging in issues related to organizational downsizing and its wider ramifications.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario

Teaching and researching in Leadership and Organizational Management, focusing on organizational downsizing.

Awards

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Emerald Literati Award

2019-01-01
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Top 25 HR Professionals in Canada

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).