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Zafar Uddin Ahmed Professor of Marketing and International Business

(Tenure Track Appointment)

Department of Marketing

School of Business

(Candidate for AACSB Accreditation)

Lebanese American University (Chartered in the State of New York, USA)

(Accredited by the New England Association of Universities and Colleges, USA)

P.O.Box #: 13-5053, Chouran, Beirut 1102—2801, Lebanon

Office Tel: +961-1-786-456 Ext: 1802, Skype ID: zafaruahmed,

Personal Mobile: +961-70-972-480, Email: [email protected]

Permanent American Home Address

Prof. Zafar U. Ahmed

1600 Nandina Drive, #1718

Arlington, Texas, TX 76014, USA

Tel: +1-469-955-8491

Brief Profile

Citizenship: American

Ethnicity: Asian Indian

American Education: BBA, The University of the State of New York’s

Regents College at Albany, New York, USA.

MBA, Texas A&M International University,

Laredo, Texas, USA.

Ph.D., Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA.

Academic Experience: 25 Years

Industry Experience: 10 Years

Global Founder of Two Global Institutions and

Accomplishments: Two Global Journals

Leadership Former Dean, Former Associate Dean, and

Accomplishments: Former Endowed Chair

Travel Experience: Have Visited Over 100 Countries

Language Proficiency: Proficient in 3 Languages (English, Urdu & Hindi)

Scholarship: Over 150 Scholarly Papers in World-Class Journals

Scholarly Achievement: Publication in Harvard Business Review, May 2009

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BIOPIC

Zafar U. Ahmed is currently serving the Department of Marketing at the School

of Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon as a Full Professor of Marketing

and International Business (on a Tenure Track Line).

Zafar earned his BBA in International Business from the University of the State

of New York’s Regents College at Albany, New York (USA); an MBA in International

Business from Texas A&M International University, Laredo Texas (USA), and a Ph.D.

with specialization in Services Marketing from the Utah State University at Logan, Utah

(USA) in 1988. He has attended faculty and executive development programs in

marketing and international business at Cornell, Yale, Duke, Northwestern,

Thunderbird, South Carolina, Southern Methodist, and Indiana universities of USA.

Zafar has been both a student and a teacher of marketing and international

business for more than 25 years. His experience has taken him from the snowcapped

towers of academic institutions across the United States to the desert cities of the

Arabian Peninsula and to the remote reaches of Africa and the Asia-Pacific islands in

pursuit of global research, developing global networks and learning better ways of

doing business globally. For instance, he has been a Visiting Professor to the American

University of Beirut (Lebanon), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore),

University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), University of Malaya (Malaysia),

University of Science (Malaysia) and University of Putra Malaysia. He has also served

the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Founding Associate Dean: College of Business

Administration at the Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Founding Dean: College of

Business Administration at the Prince Fahad Bin Sultan University in Tabuk and as a

Founding Professor of Marketing at the University of Dammam.

Zafar’s 25-year full-time American academic experience has been accumulated

at the Texas A&M University at Commerce (Texas), Fort Hays State University

(Kansas), Sacred Heart University (Connecticut), Minot State University (North Dakota),

and the State University of New York at Fredonia (New York).

Zafar has participated in several prominent entrepreneurial ventures with a

recent focus helping global entrepreneurs start export firms across Malaysia, Singapore,

Sri Lanka, Lebanon, India and Saudi Arabia. His own industry experience in the field of

global entrepreneurship includes a 10-year distinguished career ranging from a

management trainee to a global entrepreneur and finally to President/CEO of two family

owned global firms: (Bangalore International Co. Pvt. Ltd., (India) and Sokoto

International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. (Nigeria)).

Zafar has been actively involved in the generation and diffusion of new

knowledge using numerous global platforms culminating in the publication of more than

150 scholarly papers in world-class peer reviewed (refereed) journals.

Many of his scholarly papers have been published in Tier 1 journals such as

Harvard Business Review, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Business Ethics,

Journal of Global Marketing, International Marketing Review, Thunderbird International

Business Review, Journal of Services Marketing, Journal of Tourism Management,

Journal of Travel Research, Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly,

Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, Journal of Tourism Studies, Florida

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International University Hospitality Review, Journal of Consumer Marketing and the

Hospitality Research Journal.

BIOPIC

Zafar is creating a major college textbook for teaching “Global Business

Ethics” at the MBA level. It is focusing on crimes committed by entrepreneurs, MNCs,

governments, organizations, foundations, agencies and individuals in the name of

conducting global business. It would be published by a major global publisher in the

foreseeable future. Zafar is also developing two case books with a focus on the “Middle

East” and “Malaysia” and both are under consideration for publication by reputed

global publishers.

Zafar is currently serving as the Founding President and CEO: US based

Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA), Founding Editor-in-Chief: UK based

Journal for Global Business Advancement, and Founding Editor-in-Chief: UK based

Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development. He is the

author/co-author of 5 case books, has co-edited 15 refereed conference proceedings of

international conferences, has chaired 15 global conferences around the world, serves

on the editorial boards of 10 international journals, and has guest edited special issues

of 10 international journals.

Zafar has held administrative responsibilities such as Dean: College of Business

Administration, Associate Dean: College of Business Administration, Chair: Department

of Marketing, Director: Institute of International Business, and Director: MBA program

across the world. Zafar has also provided leadership as a "Distinguished Endowed

Chair" in the field of global education by pursuing variety of initiatives such as

negotiating international partnerships with foreign institutions, faculty and student

exchange programs across the world and escorting entrepreneurs across the globe for

networking and exploring business opportunities.

Zafar’s major grant-related activities have included being three-time recipient of

Title VI grants from the US Department of Education, and his appointment by the U.S.

Department of Defense to act as a Federal Reviewer to evaluate applications of

educational institutions seeking federal funding to establish international business

programs. He has been recipient of hundreds of grants from variety of governmental,

multinational and private sector agencies from India to Malaysia, and from Singapore to

the Kingdom Saudi Arabia.

Zafar has been a global consultant for a wide variety of diverse organizations

such as the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the United Nations Development

Program, the Japan International Development Agency, the British Commonwealth

Secretariat, University of Michigan’s William Davidson Institute, many governmental

organizations across Africa and Asia, numerous MNCs operating across Africa and

Southeast Asia and Rwandan, Lebanese, Singaporean, Malaysian and Saudi

governments.

Zafar is a “Global Citizen” having a “Global Mindset”. He is multilingual and

multi-cultured. For example, he is fluent in three global languages (English, Urdu and

Hindi). His education encompasses two systems: Asian (Bachelor, Master and

Doctorate) and American (Bachelor, Master and Doctorate) and he has visited, lived or

worked in more than 100 countries encompassing all liveable continents across the

world.

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EDUCATION

American Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.,),

Specialization in “Services Marketing”,

Focus of Doctoral Research: "Role of Image in Branding";

Title of Doctoral Dissertation: Determinants of the Components of Utah State’s

Image, and Their Marketing Implications”; Doctoral Course-Work Completed: “Marketing, Promotion Management, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Modeling, Correlation and Regression, Inferential Statistics, Advanced Methods of Research, Survey Research, Special Topics in Marketing”; GPA: 3.70/4.00; Utah State University, (AACSB Accredited);

Graduated on August 15, 1988.

Logan, Utah, USA.

Master of Business Administration (MBA),

Major: International Business;

GPA: 3.83/4.00;

Texas A&M International University, (AACSB Accredited);

Laredo, Texas, USA.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA);

Major: International Business;

Minor: Marketing;

Magna-Cum-Laude, GPA: 3.77/4.00;

The University of the State of New York’s Regents College;

(Now Renamed as Excelsior College) (Member AACSB);

Albany, New York, USA.

Indian Education:

Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.), in Commerce (Business Administration);

(Awarded in Recognition of 50 Plus Scholarly Papers in Services Marketing” ;

A.M. University;

Graduated in 1997;

(Federal Government of India University);

Aligarh City, State of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Note:

My former name, Zafar Uddin, was legally changed to Zafar Uddin Ahmed in

1987. Hence, my all credentials before 1987 are in the name of Zafar Uddin.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.,) in Commerce (Business Administration);

Major: Management;

Title of Doctoral Dissertation: “Strategic Management of Tourism Industry Across the

State of Jammu and Kashmir, India”;

A.M. University, (India);

Graduated in 1980;



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EDUCATION

Indian Education:

Master of Commerce (M.Com.,) in Business Administration;

Major: Management;

Title of Dissertation:

“Strategic Management of Finance and Accounts Department of A.M. University”

(First Division, First Position, Gold Medalist, and Topper);

A.M. University;

Graduated in 1976;



Diploma in Statistics;

Major: Business Statistics;

(First Division);

A.M. University;

Graduated in 1975;



Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.,) in Business Administration;

Major: Management;

(First Division, First Position, Gold Medalist, and Topper);

A.M. University;

Graduated in 1974;



High School in Commerce (Business Administration);

Major: Business:

(First Division);

A.M. University;

Graduated in 1970;



FACULTY AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ATTENDED

“Pedagogy for International Business”, Indiana University CIBER, USA, 2004.

“Marketing for Marketing Professionals”, University of Southern Methodist, 2003.

“International Business Negotiations”, Duke University CIBER, USA, 2000. “Global Economy”, Yale University, USA, 1994. “Global Business Strategies”, Thunderbird CIBER, USA, 1994. “Professor's Institute in Direct Marketing”, US Direct Marketing Foundation,1994. “International Marketing”, Kellogg School, Northwestern University, USA, 1993. “International Business”, University of South Carolina, USA, 1990. “Hospitality and Tourism Research”, Cornell University, USA, 1989.

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Sept. 2012 to Present Full Professor of Marketing and International Business,

(Tenure Track Appointment),

Department of Marketing,

School of Business,

(Candidate for AACSB Accreditation),

Lebanese American University, (Chartered in the State of New York, USA and Accredited by the

New England Association of Universities and Colleges, USA),

Beirut, Lebanon.

Sept. 2011 to August 2012 Visiting Professor of Marketing & International Business,

(One Year Contractual Appointment),

Department of Marketing,

College of Business Administration,

University of Dammam,


Dammam City, Saudi Arabia.

July 2010 to July 2011 Renong Distinguished Endowed Chair of Marketing,

and Visiting Professor of International Business,


Graduate School of Management,

(AACSB Accredited),

University of Putra Malaysia,

Serdang, Malaysia. Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2010 Full Professor and Founding Dean,

College of Business and Management,


(Two Year Contractual Appointment),

Fahad Bin Sultan University,

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Aug. 2007 to Aug. 2008 Full Professor, Founding Associate Dean

& Founding Director: MBA Program,

College of Business Administration,


Prince Sultan University,


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Aug. 2002 to Aug. 2007 *Tenured Full Professor of Marketing and IB,

Texas A&M University at Commerce,

(AACSB Accredited),

Commerce, Texas, USA.

*Tenure Granted on August 22, 2005.

Aug. 2001 to Aug. 2002 Visiting Full Professor of Marketing and IB,


Fort Hays State University,

(AACSB Accredited),

Hays, Kansas, USA.

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Aug. 2000 to Aug. 2001 Visiting Full Professor of Marketing and IB,


Sacred Heart University, (AACSB Accredited),

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Aug. 1997 to Aug. 2000 Visiting Senior Fellow (Visiting Professor), (Three Year Contract on Sabbatical from Minot State University) Nanyang Technological University, (AACSB Accredited), Singapore.

Aug. 1997 to Aug. 2000 *Tenured Full Professor of Marketing and International Business

Founding Director, Institute for International Business,

Minot State University, (Candidate for AACSB Accreditation),

Minot, North Dakota, USA.

*Tenure Granted on August 25, 1997. Aug. 1994 to Aug. 1997 Full Professor of Marketing and IB and Founding Director, Institute for International Business, Minot State University, (Candidate for AACSB Accreditation), Minot, North Dakota, USA. Aug. 1991 to Aug. 1994 Associate Professor of Marketing and IB, Minot State University,

(Candidate for AACSB Accreditation), Minot, North Dakota, USA. Aug. 1987 to Aug. 1991 Assistant Professor of Marketing and IB, State University of New York at Fredonia, (AACSB Accredited), Fredonia, New York, USA. Aug. 1985 to Aug. 1987 Doctoral Teaching and Research Assistant, Utah State University, (AACSB Accredited), Logan, Utah, USA.

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERIENCE

Sept. 1980 to Aug. 1985 President and CEO, Sokoto International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., Nigeria. Bangalore International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., India. Sept. 1976 to Aug. 1980 General Manager and Global Entrepreneur, Sokoto International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., Nigeria. Bangalore International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., India. Sept. 1974 to Aug. 1976 Director for Export Marketing, and Global Entrepreneur, Sokoto International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., Nigeria. Bangalore International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., India. Sept. 1970 to Aug. 1974 Management Trainee in Export Marketing and Global Entrepreneurship, Sokoto International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., Nigeria.

Bangalore International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., India.

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SELECTED SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

2015 (6)

Al-kwifi, Osama S., Zafar U. Ahmed, and Dina Yammout, (2015) “Brand Switching of High

Technology Capital Products: How Product Features Dictate The Switching Decision”

Journal of Product and Brand Management, (Accepted).

Ahmed, Zafar U., Wolfgang Hinck and Reto Felix, (2015) “Twenty Years After

The Berlin Wall: An Empirical Revisit of Western German Consumer Attitudes Towards

Products From Former East Germany”, Journal of Transnational Management

(Under Review).

Pashtenko, Valentin and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2015), “Middle Eastern Continual Joint

Venture Renegotiation Strategies: The Concept That Contracts Are No More Than

Agreements At A Single Moment in Time", International Journal of Commerce and

Management, (Under Review).

Ahmed, Zafar U., Syukri Lukman, Osman Mohamad and James P. Johnson, (2015),

“The Effects of Organizational Justice on Managers’ Attitudes and Intentions in

Indonesian International Joint Ventures” Thunderbird International Business

Review, (Under Review).

Alserhan, Yahya N., Craig C. Julian and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2015), “Time-Based

Competence and Performance: The Empirical Link in Manufacturing Firms,”

Journal of Management History, (Under Review).

Jose, Saju V. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2015), “Marketing Sustainability of Microfinance

Programs – An Empirical Investigation Based on India”, Competitiveness Review.

(Under Review).

2014 (9)

Julian, Craig C., Osman Mohamad, Zafar U. Ahmed and S. Sefnedi, (2014), “The Market

Orientation --- Performance Relationship: The Empirical Link in Export Ventures”,

Thunderbird International Business Review, Vol. 56 (1), pp. 97---110.

Hinck, Wolfgang and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2014) “The Effect of Anticipatory Emotions on

Student Performance in Marketing Simulations”, Journal of Research in Marketing

and Entrepreneurship, (Accepted).

Ahmed, Zafar U. and Osama S. Al-kwifi, (2014), “CHALCO: A Chinese MNC

Building a Global Brand While Passing Industry Crisis”, Journal of Technology

Management in China, (Accepted).

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Ahmed, Zafar U. Osama S. Al-kwifi and Firouzeh Shajari Tavana, (2014), “Online

Shoppers’ Consumer Behavior: An Asia Pacific Perspective”, Journal of Hospitality

and Tourism Technology, (Under Review),

Ahmed, Zafar U., Jamil Bojei, Che Aniza Binti Che Wel and Craig C. Julian (2014), “The

Applied Dimensions of Relationship Marketing and their Impact on Customer

Retention Levels,” Competitiveness Review, (Accepted).

Al-Serhan, Yahya N., Craig C. Julian and Zafar U. Ahmed (2014), “Time-Based Competence

and Performance: An Empirical Analysis,” Journal of Small Business and

Enterprise Development, (Accepted).

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AlSerhan, Yahya N., Zafar U. Ahmed and Craig C. Julian (2014), “The Theoretical

Underpinnings of Time as a Competitive Weapon: A Framework and Analysis of

Propositions,” International Journal of Commerce and Management,(Accepted).

Ahmed, Zafar U., Osama S. Al-Kwifi, Buerhan Saiti and Md Nor Othman, (2014) “Consumer

Behavior Dynamics of Chinese Minorities”, Journal of Technology Management in

China”, (Accepted).

Che Wel, Che Aniza Binti, Craig C. Julian, Jamil Bojei, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2014)

"Relationship Marketing and Loyalty Cards: Retailing in Malaysia",

Journal of Transnational Management, (Under Review).

2013 (8)

Ahmed, Zafar U., Rosdin Anang, Nor Othman, Murali Sambasivan, (2013), "To Purchase or

not to Purchase US Products: Role of Religiosity, Animosity, and Ethno-Centrism

Among Malaysian Consumers", Journal of Services Marketing,

Vol. 27 (7), pp. 551 – 563.

Bojei, Jamil, Craig C. Julian, Che Aniza Binti Che Wel, and Zafar U. Ahmed (2013), “The

Empirical Link Between Relationship Marketing Tools and Consumer Retention in

Retail Marketing,” Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Vol. 12 (3), pp. 171-181.

Al-kwifi, Osama S. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2013) “Indonesia Oil and Gas Industry”,

Encyclopedia of Emerging Markets, Published by Gale - Cengage Learning.

Al-kwifi, Osama S. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2013), “Accessing External Knowledge by Chinese

Firms: A Conceptual Framework”, Journal of Technology Management in China.

Vol. 8 (1), pp. 5 – 17.

Berry, Dunia H. and Zafar U. Ahmed (2013), "lslamic Business Ethics in a

Corrupt World" Journal of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations”,

Vol. 13 (2), pp. 43---58.

Felix, Reto, Zafar U. Ahmed and Wolfgang Hinck, (2013) “Gender Issues in Consumer

Materialism: The Case of Mexico”, Journal of Transnational Management,

Vol. 18 (2), pp. 82---100.

Elfakhani, Said and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2013), “Philosophical Basis of Entrepreneurship

Principles Within an Ethical Framework”, Journal of Transnational Management,

Vol. 18 (1), pp. 52 -- 78.

Ahmed, Zafar U., Philip W. Zgheib, Shawn Carraher, and Abdulrahim K. Kowatly (2013),

"Public Policy and Expatriate Entrepreneurs”, Journal of Entrepreneurship and

Public Policy, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 42---53.

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2012 (6)

Ahmed, Zafar U., Philip W. Zgheib, Abdulrahim K. Kowatly, and Peter Rhetts, (2012),

"The History of Overseas Lebanese Entrepreneurs Operating Worldwide",

Journal of Management History, Vol. 18 (3) pp. 295 – 311.

Julian, Craig C. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2012) "Factors Impacting International

Entrepreneurship in Malaysia", Journal of Small Business and Enterprise

Development, Vol. 19 ( 2), pp. 229 – 245.

Xavier, John Antony and Zafar U. Ahmed (2012) "Proposed Scholarly

Research Agenda For Transforming Malaysia Into A Model Developing Nation",

International Journal Of Public Sector Management, Vol. 25 (3), pp. 231–243.

Ahmed, Zafar U., Craig C. Julian, Osman Mohamad and Phadett Tooksoon (2012),

”The Empirical Link Between Resources, Networks And Export Marketing Performance

And The Implications For Developing Countries” Journal of Transnational

Management, Vol. 17 (1), pp. 1–26.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Craig C. Julian (2012), “International Entrepreneurship in

Lebanon,” Global Business Review, Vol. 13 (1), pp. 25--38.

Ahmed, Zafar U., et al., (2012), "Does Country of Brand Origin (COBO) Matter for

Lebanese Consumers" Euro-Med Journal of Business, Vol. 7 (2), pp. 108—128.

2011 (1)

Mohamad, Osman, Craig C. Julian, Zafar U. Ahmed, and Phadett Tookson (2011),

“The Marketing Capabilities-Performance Relationship: The Empirical Link in Export

Ventures,” International Journal of Trade and Global Markets,

Vol. 4 (3), pp. 290-310.

2010 (7)

Zbib, Imad J., Barbara R. Wooldridge, Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2010)

“Purchase of Global Shampoo Brands and the Impact of Country of Origin

on Lebanese Consumers” Journal of Product & Brand Management,

Vol. 19 (4), pp. 261---275.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2010), “E-Commerce and Internet Marketing”, Published as a Chapter #

17 in the Book Entitled Foundations of American Business, Edited by John A.

Parnell of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and Published by the Higher

Education Press, and China University of Geosciences, Beijing, Peoples Republic of

China, ISBN: 978-7-04-028641-0, pp. 325--363.

Ahmed, Zafar U., et al., (2010), “Malaysian Consumers’ Credit Card Usage Behavior”

Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Vol. 22 (4), pp. 528—544.

Ibrahim, Abdul Razak Bin, Matthew H. Roy, Zafar U. Ahmed and Ghaffar

Imtiaz, (2010) “Analyzing the Dynamics of the Global Construction

Industry: Past, Present, and Future” Benchmarking: An International

Journal, Vol. 17 (2), pp. 232-252.

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Zbib, Imad J., Barbara R. Wooldridge, Zafar U. Ahmed and Sarkis Benlian, (2010),

"Selection Criteria of Lebanese Consumers in the Global Snack Food Industry:

Country of Origin Perceptions" Journal of Consumer Marketing,

Vol. 27 (2) pp. 139 -- 156.

Ahmed, Zafar U., et al., (2010), "Predicting Consumer Behavior Based

On Country of Origin (COO): A Case Study of Lebanese Consumers",

Euro Med Journal of Business, Vol. 5 (1), pp. 37 – 56.

Ibrahim, Abdul Razak Bin, Matthew H. Roy, Zafar U. Ahmed and Ghaffar

Imtiaz, (2010) “An Investigation of the Status of the Malaysian

Construction Industry”, Benchmarking: An International Journal,

Vol. 17 (2), pp. 294—308.

2009 (2)

Humphreys, John H, Zafar U. Ahmed, and Mildred Pryor, (2009), "World-Class Bull

Squib: When Do “Ingenious” Sales Ploys Add up to an Ethics Breach?”

Harvard Business Review, 2009 May Issue, Vol. 87 (5), pp. 35—42.

Julian, Craig C., and Zafar U. Ahmed (2009), “Doing Business in Malaysia"

Thunderbird International Business Review, Vol. 51 (1), pp. 53-70.

2008 (4):

Baalbaki, Imad; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2008), "Patient Satisfaction With Healthcare

Delivery System”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare

Marketing, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 47--62.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and John H. Humphreys, (2008), “A Conceptual Framework for

Developing Country Transnationals: The Case of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional

Berhad (PROTON) of Malaysia", Thunderbird International Business Review,

Vol. 50 (1), pp. 45--58.

Ahmed, Zafar U., et al., (2008), “Export Barriers and Firm Internationalization From

an Emerging Market Perspective”, Journal of Asia Business Studies,

Vol. 3 (1), pp. 33--41.

Yang, Xia; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al. (2008), “Determinants of Consumers’ Perceptions

and Attitudes Toward Assurance Seals for Internet Marketing: An Asia Pacific

Marketing Perspective”, International Journal of Internet Marketing and

Advertising, Vol. 4 (2/3), pp. 156--178.

2007 (12):

Yang, Xia; Yiyun Qiu, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “The Impact of Firm Resources

on Subsidiary’s Competitiveness in Emerging Markets: An Empirical Study of

Singaporean SMEs’ Performance in China”, Multinational Business Review,

Vol. 15 (2), pp. 13—28.

Vrontis, Demetris, Imad J. Zbib, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “Environmental

Analysis and its Impact on Enterprises: the Case of Albania”,

World Journal of Management and Economics, Vol. 2007, (1), pp. 55—63.

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Toulaboe, Dosse, Zafar U. Ahmed and Syed Aziz Anwar, (2007), “The Asian Crisis:

How Overvalued Was the Thai Baht?” Journal of Financial and Economic

Practice, Vol. 7 (2), pp. 79 -- 94.

Elfakhani, Said M.; Imad J. Zbib and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “Marketing of Islamic

Financial Products”, as a Chapter # 8 in the Book Entitled, “Handbook of Islamic

Banking” Edited by M. Kabir Hassan, and Mervyn K. Lewis, and Published by

Edward Elgar Publishing Company, ISBN: 978-1-84542-083-3, pp. 116—127.

Akoum, Ibrahim, Imad J. Zbib and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “Iraq: A New

Country in the Making”, Thunderbird International Business Review,

Vol. 49 (4), pp. 475--506.

Feghali, Tony, Zafar U. Ahmed, and Shireen Halawani, (2007), “Determinants of

Lebanon's ICT Export Competitiveness: Evaluating a Country's Readiness

to Export ICT” Journal of Transnational Management Development,

Vol. 12 (3), pp. 3--23.

Al-Ghamdi, Salem M.; Matthew H. Roy and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “How

Employees Learn About Corporate Strategy: An Empirical Analysis of a Saudi

Manufacturing Company”, Cross Cultural Management: An International

Journal, Vol. 14 (4), pp. 273--285.

Sohail, M. Sadiq; Matthew H. Roy, Mohammad Saeed; and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007),

“Determinants of Service Quality in the Hospitality Industry: The Case of Malaysian

Hotels”, Journal of Accounting, Business and Management,

Vol. 14 (1), pp. 64—74.

Hafedh, Mehdi; Ibrahim Akoum; Imad J. Zbib and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “Iraq:

Emergence of a New Nation From the Ashes”, International Journal of Emerging

Markets, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 7--21.

Ramayah, T; Mathew H. Roy; Koh Bee Li; Mohamad Jantan; Imad J. Zbib and

Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “Type of Procurement and Operational Performance:

Comparing E-Procurement and Offline Purchasing”, International Journal of

Services and Operations Management, Vol. 3 (3), pp. 279--296.

Ramayah. T.; Mathew Roy; S. Arokiasamy; Imad J. Zbib and Zafar U. Ahmed,

(2007), “Critical Success Factors for Successful Implementation of Enterprise

Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in Manufacturing Organizations”, International

Journal of Business Information Systems, Vol. 2 (3), pp. 276—297.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; Morry Ghingold, et al., (2007), “Malaysian Shopping Mall Behavior:

An Exploratory Study”, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics,

Vol. 19 (4), pp. 331--348.

2006 (12):

Ahmed, Zafar U., Imad J. Zbib, et al., (2006), “Resistance to Change and ERP

Implementation Success: The Moderating Role of Change Management Initiatives”,

Asian Academy of Management Journal, Vol.11 (2), pp. 39--55.

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Al-Sulaiti, Khalid; Zafar U. Ahmed and Sri Beldona, (2006), “Arab Consumers’

Behavior Towards Credit Card Usage: A Comparative Analysis of Consumers Across

Middle-Eastern Countries, Journal of Transnational Management Development,

Vol. 12 (1), pp. 69—86.

Maresco, Peter A., and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2006), “Marketing Personalized

Gravestones: Your Life’s Passion for all to See and Hear”,

Journal of Religion and Popular Culture, Vol. XIII, pp. 1—13.

Ahmed, Zafar U. et al., (2006), “The Internet and Export Marketing From a Middle

Eastern Perspective” Journal of Asia Business Studies, Vol. 1 (1), pp. 5--25.

Sohail, Sadiq. M and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2006), “An Evaluation of Malaysian

Consumers’ Perceptions Towards Products Made in Korea: An Asia Pacific Marketing

Perspective”, Journal of the Korean Academy of Marketing Science,

Vol. (2006), pp. 144—160.

Yang, Xia; Zafar U. Ahmed; Morry Ghingold, et al., (2006), “Spousal Influence in

Singaporean Family Purchase Decision Making Process: A Cross Cultural

Comparison”, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics,

Vol. 18 (3), pp. 201—222.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2006), “Marketing of Australia to Malaysian Consumers”,

Services Marketing Quarterly, Vol. 28 (2), pp. 57--78.

Ahmed, Zafar U. et al., (2006), “Firm Internationalization and Export Incentives

From a Middle Eastern Perspective,” Journal of Small Business and Enterprise

Development, Vol. 13 (4), pp. 660—669.

Ahmed, Zafar U. et al., (2006), “Export Incentives and the International

Entrepreneurship of Malaysian Firms,” International Journal of Entrepreneurship

and Innovation Management, Vol. 7 (1), pp. 49--57,

Mohamad, Osman; Zafar U. Ahmed et al., (2006), “Ethical Behavior of

Malaysian Life Insurance Agents”, Journal of International Business and

Economics, Vol. 6 (1), pp. 134--141.

Zgheib, Philip; Zafar U. Ahmed; et al., (2006), “The Impact of Population Growth on

Human Development Index: A Comparative Analysis of Middle Eastern Countries”,

World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development,

Vol. 3 (3), pp. 258—269.

Sidani, Yusuf M.; Imad J. Zbib; and Zafar U. Ahmed (2006), “Ethical Awareness in Lebanon:

Promoting or Hindering Business Development”, World Review of

Entrepreneurship, Management, and Sustainable Development,

Vol. 2 (3). pp. 258–269.

2005 (4):

Zbib, Imad J.; Yusuf M. Sidani and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2005), “A Lebanese Family Owned

(Hilal Store’s) Entry into Bahrain”, International Journal of Family Business,

Vol. 5 (1), pp. 72—82.

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Honeycutt, Earl D. Jr.; Sandra Mottner and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2005), “Sales Training

in a Dynamic Market: The Singapore’s Hotel Industry”,

Services Marketing Quarterly, Vol. 26 (3), pp. 55—70.

Julian, Craig C. and Zafar U. Ahmed (2005), “The Impact of Barriers to Export on

Export Marketing Performance,” Journal of Global Marketing,

Vol. 19 (1), pp. 71--94.

Ahmed, Zafar U., et al., (2005), “Malay Entrepreneurship: Historical, Governmental,

and Cultural Antecedents”, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and

Innovation Management, Vol. 5 (3/4), pp. 168 -- 186.

2004 (9):

Zbib, Imad J.; Yusuf M. Sidani and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2004), “Middle East Airline –

An Acquisition Challenge for a Family Business”,

International Journal of Family Business, Vol. 4 (2), pp. 62—71.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2004), “Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA): Competing in the

International Marketing Arena”, Published as a Case by the Kelley School of

Business, Indiana University CIBER in Collaboration with European Case Clearing

House (ECCH) and included in the CIBER and ECCH Case Collection,

Case # 304-594-1, and Teaching Note # 304-594-8.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2004), “Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) International: An Asian

MNC in the Making”, Published as a Case by the Kelley School of Business,

Indiana University CIBER in Collaboration with European Case Clearing House

(ECCH) and included in the CIBER and ECCH Case Collection,

Case #505-026-1 and Teaching Note # 505-026-8.

Honeycutt, Earl D. Jr.; Zafar U. Ahmed and Sandra Mottner, (2004), “International Versus

Local Retail Sales Force Training in Singapore’s Hospitality Industry: A Comparative

Study”, Services Marketing Quarterly, Vol. 25 (3), pp.19--34.

Ghosh, B.C.; Zafar U. Ahmed; et al. (2004), “Congruence of Brand Image and Corporate

Image: An International Business Perspective”,

Journal of Transnational Management Development, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 49--72.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2004), “Does Country of Origin Matter for Low-Involvement

Products?”, International Marketing Review, Vol. 21 (1), pp. 102--120.

Toulaboe, Dosse; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2004), “Impact of the Asian Crisis on Singapore's

Export Competitiveness”, Journal of Developing Areas, Vol. 37 (2), pp. 119--136.

Pashtenko, Valentin H. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2004), "An Institutional Theory Perspective on

Negotiating with Foreign Principals: A Case Study of Joint Venture Executives in

Russia” Published as a Chapter # 14 in the Book Entitled,” International Business

and Cross Cultural Marketing: Contemporary Research in Selected Countries” Edited

by Gabriel Ogunmokun, and Rony Gabbay, and Published by the

Academic Press International, ISBN #. 0-9585720-9-7, pp. 259--274.

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Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2004), “Export Barriers and Firm Internationalization:

A Study of Lebanese Entrepreneurs,” Journal of Management and World

Business Research, Vol. 1 (1), pp. 11--22, ISSN 1449 3179.

Access Via www.academyofworldbusiness.com/jomawbr.html

2003 (9):

Asrawi, Fadi and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2003), “Case Study: Chateau Ksara Wine Company of

Lebanon Penetrating Global Markets: Challenges and Opportunities”, International

Journal of Family Business, Vol. 3 (1), pp. 83—94.

Pashtenko, Valentin H. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2003), “The International Joint Venture

and Aggregate Market Entry Risk Indicators: The Case for Integrating an Export

Management Strategic Perspective”, Journal of International Marketing and

Exporting, Vol. 8 (2), pp. 69--85.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2003), “Strategic Modeling for Leveraging Country of Origin Effect

and Global Branding Image”, Journal of International Marketing and Exporting,

Vol. 8 (1), pp. 37--49.

Myers, Chris; M. Sadiq Sohail; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2003), “Price Sensitivity of

Malay Consumers: An International Consumer Behavior Perspective”, Published as a

Chapter in the Book Entitled, “Business Research Yearbook, “Global Business

Perspectives,” Edited by Jerry Biberman and Abbas Alkhafaji, and Published by

McNaughton and Gunn Inc., ISBN # 1-889754-07-2, Vol. 10, pp. 560--564.

Yang, Xia; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2003), “Consumer Preferences for Commercial Web Site

Design: An Asia-Pacific Perspective”, Journal of Consumer Marketing,

Vol. 20 (1), pp. 10--27.

Hendon, Donald W.; Matthew H. Roy and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2003), “Negotiation Concession

Patterns: A Multi-Country, and Multi-Period Study”, American Business Review,

Vol. 21 (1), pp. 75--83.

Hendon, Donald W. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2003), “How Overseas Chinese in Asia

Negotiate: An International Business Perspective”, Delhi Business Review.

Vol. 4 (1), pp. 9--12.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2003), “E-Commerce and Internet Marketing”, Published as a Chapter #

8 in the Book Entitled Foundations of American Business, Edited by John A.

Parnell of University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and Published by the Higher

Education Press, and China University of Geosciences, Beijing, Peoples Republic of

China, ISBN: 7-04-013431-4, pp. 133--171.

Khatri, Naresh; James P. Johnson and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2003), “A Two-Stage Model

of Cronyism in Organizations: A Cultural View of Governance”, Published as a

Chapter in the Book Entitled, “Corruption and Governance in Asia”, Edited by John B.

Kidd and Frank-Jurgen Richter, and Published by Palgrave Macmillan,

ISBN: 1-4039-0560-6., pp. 61--85.

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2002 (9):

Zgheib, Philip ; Zafar U. Ahmed et al., (2002), “Internet Marketing in an Emerging Country :

An International Marketing Perspective”, International Journal of Family

Business, Vol. 2 (2), pp. 47—61.

Ahmed, Zafar U. et al., (2002), “Country of Origin and Brand Effects on Consumers’

Evaluations of Cruiselines”, International Marketing Review,

Vol. 19 (2/3), pp. 279--302.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2002), “International Risk Perceptions and Mode of Entry: A

Case Study of Malaysian Multinational Firms”,

Journal of Business Research, Vol. 55 (10), pp. 805--813.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2002), “Export Promotion Programs of Malaysian Firms: An

International Marketing Perspective”, Journal of Business Research,

Vol. 55 (10), pp. 831--843.

Bartels, Frank L.; James P. Johnson, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2002), “International Equity

Joint Ventures in Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire: The Experience of British and French

Firms", Journal of African Business, Vol. 3 (3), pp. 5--30.

Goby, Valerie P.; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2002), “Determinants of Expatriate Success: An

Empirical Study of Singaporean Expatriates in the People’s Republic of China”,

Journal of Transnational Management Development, Vol. 7 (4), pp. 73--88.

Mohamad, Osman; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2002), “Customer Focused Management

and Corporate Performance: An International Marketing Perspective of Malaysian

Businesses”, American Business Review, Vol. 20, (2), pp. 95--102.

Huang, Gerald Z.D.; Matthew H. Roy; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2002), “Benchmarking

the Human Capital Strategies of MNCs in Singapore”,

Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 357--373.

Hendon, Donald W. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2002), “Profile of a Skillful International Business

Negotiator”, Delhi Business Review, Vol. 3 (2), pp. 1--8.

2001 (4):

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2001), “Case Study: A US Entrepreneur in Moscow

(Establishing Radisson Hotel in Moscow)”,

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,

Vol. 2, (1), pp. 51--58.

Saeed, Mohammad; Zafar U. Ahmed and Syeda-Masooda Mukhtar, (2001), “International

Marketing Ethics: A Value Maximization Approach”,

Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 32 (2), pp. 127--142.

Mohamad, Osman; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2001), “The Role of Export Information

in Export Marketing Programs: An Analysis by Ownership Structure”,

Multinational Business Review, Vol. 9 (2), pp. 57-- 63.

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Tan, Thomas Tsu Wee; Zafar U. Ahmed, et. al., (2001), “Determinants of the Singaporeans’

Consumer Behavior Pertaining to Shampoo Brands: An Asia Pacific Marketing

Management Perspective”, International Journal of Family Business,

Vol. 1 (1), pp. 24—36.

2000 (6):

Mohamad, Osman; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2000), “Does “Made in ….” Matter to

Consumers?: A Malaysian Case Study of Country of Origin Effect”,

Multinational Business Review, Vol. 8 (2), pp. 69--73.

Robinson, Peter B.; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2000), “Toward Entrepreneurship and

Innovation in Russia, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and

Innovative Management, Vol. 1 (2), pp. 230 -- 240.

Osman-Gani, Aahad M., Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2000), “Investing in Emerging Asian

Markets: A Study of Prospects for and Problems of Doing Business in Vietnam”,

Published as a Chapter in the Book Entitled, “Advances in International Marketing,”

Globalization, the Multinational Firm, and Emerging Economies,” Edited by Attila

Yaprak , and Hulya Tutek, and Published by JAI Press Inc., (An Imprint of Elsevier

Science), ISBN #: 0-7623-0669-6; Vol. 10, pp. 293--314.

Trankiem, Luu; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2000), “Doing Business in Vietnam: Implications for

International Investors”, Journal of Transnational Management Development,

Vol. 5 (4), pp. 3--24.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2000), “Business in ASEAN’s Core: Post-Crisis Opportunities

Amidst the Economic Debris”, International Finance Review, as a Chapter

in the Book Entitled, “Asian Financial Crisis: Financial Structural and International

Dimensions”, Edited by J. Jay Choi, and Published by JAI Press Inc.,(An Imprint of

Elsevier Science), ISBN#0-7623-0686-6; Vol.1, pp. 481--501.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2000), “Case Study # 7-E: Participating in the Global Knowledge-

Based Economy: Establishing an Information Technology Park”, Published in the

Book Entitled “Fundamentals of Marketing”, by Miller and Layton, McGraw-Hill

(Australia), 4th Edition, pp. 722--725.

1999 (9):

Lew, Alan A.; Thomas Tan Tsu Wee and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1999), “Keeping Singapore on

Top in the Next Millennium: A Case Study”, Published as a Chapter in the Book

Entitled, “Cases in Singapore Hospitality and Tourism Management’, Edited by

Hooi Den Huan, and Published by Prentice-Hall, Singapore, ISBN # 981-4024-59-7,

pp. 1--38

Tan, Thomas Tsu Wee; Leo Paul Dana; Teresa E. Dana and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1999),

“Changi Airport: A Jewel in the Crown of Singapore: A Case Study”, Published as a

Chapter in the Book Entitled, “Cases in Singapore Hospitality and Tourism

Management’, Edited by Hooi Den Huan, and Published by Prentice-Hall, Singapore,

ISBN# 981-4024-59-7, pp. 68--89.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (1999), “South Africa’s Hotel Industry: Opportunities and

Challenges for International Companies”, Cornell University Hotel and

Restaurant Administration Quarterly, Vol. 40 (1), pp. 74--85.

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Tan, Thomas Tsu Wee; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (1999), “International Marketing Research in

Developing Countries”, Journal of International Business and

Entrepreneurship, Vol. 7 (2), pp. 3--13.

Ondracek, Jim; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (1999), “Foreign Direct Investment in North Dakota:

The Challenge of Marketing a State Internationally”, Journal of International

Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 7 (2), pp. 101--118.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (1999), “Singapore’s Response to the Asian Economic Crisis”,

Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship,

Vol. 7 (1), pp. 1--23.

Tan, Thomas Tsu Wee and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1999), “ The Retailing Strategy of an

International Departmental Store Amidst the Asian Economic Crisis: The Case of

“C.K. Tang”, Singapore”, Journal of International Business and

Entrepreneurship, Vol. 7 (1), pp. 119--144.

Tan, Thomas Tsu Wee and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1999), “Managing Market Intelligence: An

Asian Marketing Research Perspective”, Journal of Marketing Intelligence and

Planning, Vol. 17 (6), pp. 298--306.

Josiam, Bharath M.; Ravinder K. Zutshi and Zafar U. Ahmed (1999), "India’s Economic

Reforms: Interpreting the Dynamics of Change from a Contextual Perspective”,

Competitiveness Review: Journal of the American Society of

Competitiveness, Vol. 9 (1), pp. 68--81.

1998 (7):

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (1998), “Tourism in South Africa: Uneven Prospects”

Cornell University Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly,

Vol. 39 (6), pp. 80--90.

Heller, Victor and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1998), “Owning and Operating a Destination

Management Company”, Journal of Professional Services Marketing,

Vol. 16 (2), pp. 21--57.

Heller, Victor and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1998), “Developing Stakeholder Driven International

Interdisciplinary Metropolitan Research Institutes in Management: A Proposal”,

Journal of Professional Services Marketing, Vol. 16 (1), pp. 73--86.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (1998), “Rad-Amer Intourist Joint Venture in Moscow With Radisson

Hotel: A Case Study”, Published by the European Case Clearing House,

Cranfield University, UK and included in the ECCH Collection, Case # 198-036-1.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (1998), “The Environment for Entrepreneurship and International

Business in Ukraine” Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship,

Vol. 10 (2), pp. 80--97.

Saeed, Mohammad and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1998), “A Framework for International Marketing

Ethics” as a Chapter in the Book Entitled, “Ethics in International Management”,

Edited by Brij Nino Kumar and Horst Steinmann and Published by “De Gruyter

Publisher Inc.”, Berlin, Germany, ISBN # 3-11-015447-1, pp. 341--366,

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Ahmed, Zafar U., and Robert Sando, (1998), “The Master of Science in Management

Program at Minot State University: An Alternative to the Traditional MBA and a

Model for Small Universities”, Journal of Professional Services Marketing,

Vol. 17 (2), pp. 83--97.

1997 (2):

Heller, Victor and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1997), “Designing a Marketing Assessment Plan for

Small Communities,” Journal of Professional Services Marketing,

Vol. 15 (2), pp. 145--168.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1997), "Developing an Interdisciplinary Major in International Business:

A Model for Small Universities", Journal of Teaching in International Business,

Vol. 9 (2), pp. 69--85.

1996 (5):

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1996), "An International Marketing Perspective of Canadian Tourists’

Shopping Behavior: Minot (North Dakota), a Case in Point”,

Journal of Vacation Marketing, Vol. 2 (3), pp. 207--214.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1996), "The Need for the Identification of the Constituents of a

Destination’s Image: A Promotional Segmentation Perspective",


Ahmed, Zafar U., et al., (1996), "World University Games-1993 at Buffalo (New

York): Boosting Its Industry or Missing an Opportunity - An International Marketing

Perspective," Journal of Professional Services Marketing,

Vol. 14 (2), pp. 79--97.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Bharath M. Josiam, (1996), “Economic Liberalization in India:

Opportunities for Multinational Corporations in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector”,

Journal of Tourism Economics, Vol. 2 (2), pp. 159--172.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Earl J. Robinson, (1996), "Development of an MBA Program at Minot

State University (North Dakota): A Model for Small Universities”,


1995 (3):

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1995), "Marketing Dynamics of Utah's State Image" (Doctoral

Dissertation Abstract), Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Educator,

Vol. 7 (4), p. 59.

Akhter, Syed and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1995), "Internationalizing the Business

Curriculum: Considerations and Applications", Journal of Transnational

Management Development, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 1--12.

Lascu, Dana-Nicoleta; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (1995), “Applications of the Marketing

Concept Philosophy in Romania”, As a Chapter Published in the Book Entitled,

“Romania in Transition”, Edited by Lavinia Stan and Published by Dartmouth

Publishing Co Ltd., England, ISBN: 1-85521-886-0, pp. 183--190,

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1994 (7):

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1994), "Determinants of the Components of a State's Image and Their

Marketing Implications", Journal of Hospitality and Leisure Marketing,

Vol. 2 (1), pp. 55--69.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Kye-Sung Chon, (1994), "Marketing the United States to Korean

Travelers”, Cornell University Hotel and Restaurant Administration

Quarterly, Vol. 35 (2), pp. 90--94.

Ahn, Jong-Yun and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1994), "South Korea's Emerging Tourism Industry",


Vol. 35 (2), pp. 84--89.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1994), "Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan for

a Small Tourism Firm", Journal of Professional Services Marketing,

Vol. 10 (2), pp. 111--128.

Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (1994), "International Tourism Ethics as a Way to World

Understanding", Journal of Tourism Studies, Vol. 5 (2), pp. 36--44. (This paper

was awarded 1995 IIQEST - Robert A. Beck Journalism Award by the International

Institute for Quality and Ethics in Service and Tourism, USA).

Krohn, Franklin B., and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1994), "Improving Communication Skills of

Hospitality Students Through Faculty Development", Journal of Hospitality and

Tourism Educator, Vol. 6 (2), pp. 35--37.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1994), "The Symbiosis of Liberal Arts and

International Business", Journal of Education for Business,

Vol.69 (4), pp. 199--203.

1993 (2):

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1993), "Strategic Marketing of Service Technology to the Soviet

Union", Journal of Hospitality and Leisure Marketing, Vol. 1 (4), pp. 99--115.

Krohn, Franklin B., and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1993), "Consumer Behavior of American Jewish

and American Muslim Pilgrims to Their Respective Holy Cities", International

Journal of Management and Tourism, Vol. 1 (4), pp. 419--438.

1992 (5):

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1992), "Understanding The Unique Consumer

Behavior of Japanese Tourists", Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing,

Vol. 1 (3), pp. 73--86.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1992), "Emergence of Japan as an Overseas Leading Generator of

International Tourism for the United States,” Journal of Global Business,

Vol. 3 (1), pp. 55--62.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1992), "Islamic Pilgrimage (Hajj) to Ka'aba in Makkah (Saudi Arabia): An

Important International Tourism Activity,"

Journal of Tourism Studies, Vol. 3 (1), pp. 35--43.

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Ahmed, Zafar U., (1992), "Review of Tourism in the USA",

Journal of Tourism Management, Vol. 13 (3), pp. 336--341.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1992), "Marketing India As a Tourist

Destination in North America: Challenges and Opportunities", International

Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol. 11 (2), pp. 89--98.

1991 (7):

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1991), "The Dark Side of Image Marketing", Tourist Review: Journal of

the International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism, (Switzerland),

Vol. 4, pp. 36--37.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1991), "Indian Tourism: A Victim of Mismanagement",


Vol. 32 (3), pp. 75--83.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1991), "Marketing Your Community: Correcting a Negative Image",


Vol. 31 (4), pp. 24--27.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1991), "The Influence of the Components of a State's Image on

Product Positioning Strategy," Journal of Tourism Management,

Vol. 12 (4), pp. 331--340.

Krohn, Franklin B., and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1991), "Anatomy of An Occupancy Tax:

Failure by Omission --- An Application to Regional Development",


Krohn, Franklin B., and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1991), "The Need for Developing an Ethical

Code for the Marketing of International Tourism Services",


Krohn, Franklin B., and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1991), "Teaching International

Cross-Cultural Diversity to Hospitality and Tourism Students",

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Educator, Vol. 4 (1), pp. 40--45.

1990 (8):

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1990), "Reversing the United States' Declining

Competitiveness in the Marketing of International Tourism: A Perspective on Future

Policy," Journal of Travel Research, Vol. 29 (2), pp. 23--29.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1990), "Strategic Marketing of the United States

as an International Tourist Destination: A Perspective on Future Policy for Japan as

a Case in Point," Journal of Midwest Marketing, Vol. 5 (1), pp. 74--83.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1990), "Marketing Dynamics of Hotel Tax: The

Case of Chautauqua County of New York", Florida International University

Hospitality Review, Vol. 8 (2), pp. 15--26.

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Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1990), "Public Relations Dynamics of the

Occupancy Tax Proposal: Ethical Responsibilities of Hoteliers", Hospitality

Research Journal, Vol. 14 (2), pp. 373--381. (This paper was awarded 1991

IIQEST – R.A. Beck Journalism Award by the International Institute For Quality and

Ethics in Service & Tourism, USA).

Krohn, Franklin B. and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1990), "A Plan Without a Policy: A Model

State Tourism Policy Compared with the New York State Tourism Master Plan"

Journal of Tourism Today, Summer 1990, pp. 26--31.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1990), "Marketing Africa as a Tourist Destination

in the United States: Nigeria, A Case in Point", Tourist Review: Journal of the

International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism (AIEST) (Switzerland),

Vol. 3, pp. 7--11.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Franklin B. Krohn, (1990), "Internationalizing Business

Programs at Non-AACSB Accredited Collegiate Institutions,"

Journal of Education for Business, Vol. 66 (2), pp. 78--82.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and James Hopson, (1990), "A Strategic Plan for Marketing Accounting

Services", CPA Journal, Vol. 60 (10), pp.50--57.

HIGHLY COMMENDED PAPER AWARDS

My Paper Entitled “Public Policy and Expatriate Entrepreneurs” Published in the

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy was Selected by the Journal’s Editorial

Team as a Highly Commended Paper of 2013. (Conferred by the Emerald LiteratiNetwork).

My Paper Entitled “Accessing External Knowledge By Chinese Firms: A Conceptual

Framework” Published in the Journal of Technology Management in China was

Selected by the Journal’s Editorial Team as the Outstanding Paper of 2013 (Conferred by

the Emerald LiteratiNetwork).

My Paper Entitled “The History of Overseas Lebanese Entrepreneurs Operating

Worldwide” Published in the Journal of Management History was Selected by the

Journal’s Editorial Team as a Highly Commended paper of 2013 (Conferred by the Emerald

LiteratiNetwork).

My Paper Entitled, “Proposed Scholarly Research Agenda for Transorming Malaysia

into a Model Developing Nation” Published in the International Journal of Public

Sector Management was Selected by the Journal’s Editorial Team as a Highly Commended

Paper of 2013. (Conferred by the Emerald LiteratiNetwork).

My Paper Entitled, “Patient Satisfaction With Healthcare Delivery Systems" Published

in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing was

Selected by the Journal’s Editorial Team as a Highly Commended Paper of 2009. (Conferred

by the Emerald LiteratiNetwork).

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BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS CO-AUTHORED AND CO-EDITED

Julian, Craig C., Zafar U. Ahmed and Junqian Xu, (2014), “Research Handbook on the

Globalization of Chinese Firms”, Published by Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.

ISBN: 978-1-78254-573-6.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2020), “Dynamics of Global Business Ethics”, an MBA Level Textbook

(Under Development) to be Published by a Reputed Global Publisher.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2018), “Cases in Business Administration: Middle East

Perspective”, (Under Development) to be Published by a Reputed Global Publisher.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2016), “Cases in Business Administration: Malaysian Perspective”,

(Under Development) to be Published by a Reputed Global Publisher.

Saeed, Mohammad, Zafar U. Ahmed, and M. Sadiq Sohail, (2001), “Cases in

Marketing: A Malaysian Perspective”, Published by Prentice-Hall Inc.,

ISBN # 983-9236-74-1.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Thomas Tsu Wee Tan, (2000), “Cases in Marketing: A

Singapore Perspective”, Published by Prentice Hall Inc., ISBN # 981-4058-24-6.

Tan, Thomas Tsu Wee, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2000), “Cases in Marketing Research:

An Asian Perspective”, Published by Prentice-Hall Inc., ISBN # 981-4058-87-4.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1996), “International Business Education Development”,

Published by Haworth Press Inc., ISBN # 1-56024-816-5.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1995), “Internationalizing the Business Administration Curriculum:

Models for Small Educational Institutions", Published by Minot State University, USA.

GLOBAL HONORS AND AWARDS

“2008 Distinguished College of Business Researcher Award”, Prince Sultan

University, Saudi Arabia.

Designated as a “2003 Coleman Scholar” by the United States Association of Small

Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE).

Listed in the Harvard International Directory of Business and Management Scholars,

Published by the Harvard Business School Press, 1995-1996 Edition.

Awarded Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.,) degree by the A.M. University, India, 1997.

Awarded BURK FELLOWSHIP by the University of Pittsburgh to Develop a Case on

“International Entrepreneurship” in Moscow, Russia in 1994.

Initiated into Delta Mu Delta in 1988, National Honor Society in Business, USA.

" “2013 Excellence in Research Award” Conferred by the Information and Policy

Analysis Center (IPAC) Inc., University of Central Florida, USA on February 22, 2013.

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CO-EDITOR OF REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

McArthur, David, Mary Teagarden and Zafar U. Ahmed (2014),“Advances in Global

Business Research” – Refereed Proceedings of the Academy for Global Business

Advancement’s 11th World Congress to be Held in Jaipur City (State of

Rajasthan), India September 12---14, 2014, Vol. 11 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

McArthur, David, Rajan Varadarajan and Zafar U. Ahmed (2013),“Advances in Global


Advancement’s 10th World Congress Held at the King Mongkut's Institute of

Technology at Ladkrabang (Thailand) on June 15---17, 2013, Vol. 10 (1),

ISSN # 1549-9332”.

McArthur, David, Mohammad AlShami, Mohammad Naim Chaker, and Zafar U. Ahmed

(2012), “Advances in Global Business Research” – Refereed Proceedings of the

Academy for Global Business Advancement’s 9th World Congress Held at the

Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) Ajman, United Arab Emirates

(UAE) on March 19---21, 2012, Vol. 9 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

McArthur, David, Zhao Yanzhi, Tariq Malik, and Zafar U. Ahmed (2011), “Advances in

Global Business Research” – Refereed Proceedings of the Academy for Global

Business Advancement’s 8th World Congress Held at the Dongbei University of

Finance & Economics (DUFE), Dalian, China, on Sept. 15—17, 2011,

Vol. 8 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

Teagarden, Mary, Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2010), “Advances in Global Business

Research” – Refereed Proceedings of the Academy for Global Business

Advancement’s 7th World Congress Held at the Graduate School of Management,

University of Putra Malaysia on December 1---3, 2010, Vol. 7 (1),

ISSN # 1549-9332”.

Teagarden, Mary, Valentin Pashtenko, Abdul Razak Chik and Zafar U. Ahmed,


Academy for Global Business Advancement’s 6th World Congress Held at the

University of Utara Malaysia on Dec. 28—30, 2009, Vol. 6 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

Jamal, Ahmad, Klaus-Peter Wiedmann, Javaid Akhter, and Zafar U. Ahmed,


Academy for Global Business Advancement’s 5th World Congress Held in the

Kingdom of Bahrain on November 16-17-18, 2008, Vol.5 (1), ISSN #1549-9332”.

Khilji, Shaista, Mary B. Teagarden, Daing Nasir Ibrahim, Tan Teck Meng, and Zafar

U. Ahmed, (2007), “Advances in Global Business Research” – Refereed Proceedings

of the Academy for Global Business Advancement 4th World Congress Held at

the University of Science Malaysia on May 21—25, 2007, Vol. 4 (1), ISSN # 1549-

9332”.

Welsh, Dianne H.B., Mohamad Shukri Ab Yajid, Valentin Pashtenko and Zafar U.

Ahmed, (2006), “Advances in Global Business Research” – Refereed

Proceedings of the Academy for Global Business Advancement 3th World

Congress Held at Management and Science University, Malaysia on January 4-6,

2006, Vol. 3 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

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Varadarajan, Rajan, C. P. Rao, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2005), “Advances in Global


Advancement 2nd World Congress Held at New Delhi, India on January 3-5,

2005, Vol. 2 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

Michelson, Catherine, Ben L. Kedia, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2004), “Advances in

Global Business Research” – Refereed Proceedings of the Academy for Global

Business Advancement 1st/Inaugural World Congress Held at New Delhi, India

on January 7-9, 2004, Vol. 1 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

Ahmed, Zafar U., et al., (2003), “Southwest Review of International Business

Research”, Refereed Proceedings of the Academy of International Business,

South West Chapter’s Annual Conference, Held at Houston, Texas, USA on

March 6 – 9, 2003.

Castillo, Melissa, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2002), “Southwest Review of International

Business Research”, Refereed Proceedings of the Academy of International

Business, South West Chapter’s Annual Conference,

Held at St. Louis, Missouri, USA on March 6 – 9, 2002.

Turpin, Tim, Matt Ngui, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2001), “Business Alliances for

Knowledge and Development: Inter-Firm, Inter-Sectoral and Cross-Cultural

Challenges in the Asia-Pacific”, Refereed Proceedings of the Annual Conference of

the Academy of International Business, Southeast Asia Chapter, Sponsored

by the University of Wollongong (Australia), and the University of Indonesia, Held in

Jakarta, Indonesia on July 4-6, 2001.

Movassaghi, Hormoz, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2000), “International Business

Challenges in the 21st Century”, Refereed Proceedings of the Annual Conference of

the Academy of International Business, Northeast Chapter, Held at Ithaca

College, Ithaca, New York, USA on June 8-10, 2000.

Lascu, Dana, Erdener Kaynak and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1997), "Forging Alliances in

Global Markets”, Refereed Proceedings of the Annual National Conference of the

International Management Development Association

Held at New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on November 6-9, 1997.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and James Ondracek, (1996), “Doing Business in Emerging and

Established Markets”, Refereed Proceedings of the Annual International Business

Conference Held at Minot State University, North Dakota (USA), April 18-19, 96.

Ahmed, Zafar U., Scott P. Overmyer and James Ondracek, (1995),

“Internationalizing the Business Curriculum”, Refereed Proceedings of the Annual

International Business Conference Held at Minot State University North,

Dakota, USA on March 1-3, 1995.

Ross, Garry, Eric Clausen, Roxanne Olson, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1994),

“Innovations in Education: Internationalizing the Curriculum”, Refereed Proceedings

of the Annual International Business Conference Held at Minot State

University, North Dakota, USA on May 12-15, 1994.

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Ahmed, Zafar U., and Scott P. Overmyer, (1993), “The Newly Independent States’

Economies in Transition: Opportunities for US Businesses”, Refereed Proceedings of

the 1994 Annual International Business Conference Held at Minot State

University, North Dakota, USA on April 21-22, 1993.

CONFERENCES ORGANIZED AND CHAIRED ACROSS THE GLOBE

Organizing and Presiding 11th Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business

Advancement (www.agba.us) at Jaipur city, State of Rajasthan, (India) on September

12---14, 2014. It will be Chaired by Prof. Mary Teagarden, Editor-in-Chief: Thunderbird

International Business Review. Thunderbird School of Global Management, Phoenix Arizona,

USA.

Organized and Presided 10th Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business

Advancement (www.agba.us) at the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

(Thailand) on June 15---17, 2013. It was Chaired by Prof. Rajan Varadarajan, Head,

Department of Marketing, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.


Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at the Ajman University of Science and

Technology (AUST), Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 19---21, 2012. It was

Chaired by Prof. Mary Teagarden, Editor, Thunderbird International Business Review, USA.


Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at the Dongbei University of Finance &

Economics (DUFE), Dalian, China on Sept. 15—17, 2011. It was Chaired by Prof. Mary

Teagarden, Editor, Thunderbird International Business Review, USA.


Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at the Graduate School of Management,

Universiti Putra Malaysia on December 1---3, 2010. It was Chaired by Prof. Mary

Teagarden, Editor, Thunderbird International Business Review, USA.


Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at the Universiti Utara Malaysia on Dec.

28—30, 2009. It was Chaired by Prof. Mary Teagarden, Editor, Thunderbird International

Business Review, USA.


Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO in Bahrain on November 16--18, 2008.

It was Chaired by Prof. Mary Teagarden, Editor, Thunderbird International Business Review,

USA.


Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at the Universiti Sains Malaysia on May

21-25, 2007. It was Chaired by Prof. Mary Teagarden, Editor, Thunderbird International

Business Review, USA.

Organized and Presided 3rd Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business

Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at the Management and Science

University Malaysia on January 4-6, 2006. It was Chaired by Prof. Dianne H.B. Welsh,

President: US Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, University of Tampa, US.

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CONFERENCES ORGANIZED AND CHAIRED ACROSS THE GLOBE

Organized and Presided 2nd Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business

Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at New Delhi, India on January 3-5,

2005. It was chaired by Prof. C. P. Rao (University of Kuwait), and the Keynote Speech was

Delivered by Prof. Rajan Varadarajan, Chair, Department of Marketing, Texas A&M

University at College Station, USA.

Organized and Presided 1st /Inaugural Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global

Business Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President/CEO at New Delhi, India on January

7-9, 2004. It was chaired by Prof. Ben Kedia, Director, CIBER, University of Memphis, USA.

Organized and Chaired the 1996 International Management Development Association’s

Annual National Conference Held in Conjunction with the Southern Allied Business

Association at New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on November 6-19, 1996.

Organized and Chaired a National Conference on "Doing Business in Emerging and

Established Markets" at Minot State University, North Dakota, USA on April 18-19, 1996.

Organized and Chaired a National Conference on "Internationalization of Business

Curriculum" at Minot State University, North Dakota, USA on March 1-3, 1995.

Organized and Chaired a National Conference on “Innovations in Education:

Internationalizing the Curriculum” at Minot State University, North Dakota, USA on May 12

– 15, 1994.

Organized and Chaired a National Conference on "Newly Independent States' Economies in

Transition: Opportunities for US Businesses" at Minot State University, USA. The Honorable

Edward T. Schafer, Governor of the State of North Dakota, inaugurated it on April 21, 1994.

SELECTED GRANTS AWARDED ACROSS THE GLOBE

Recipient Of Numerous Research Grants Across the World Ranging From Few Thousand

Dollars to Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars From Variety Of Agencies (Governmental, Non-

Governmental, Multinational Corporations And Private Sector Firms) for the Pursuance Of

World-Class Research.

Recipient of Title VI $90,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 1994 to

Develop a Four Year Degree Program in International Business with a Required Proficiency

in a Foreign Language at the Minot State University (North Dakota, USA).

Recipient of Title VI $80,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 1993 to

Develop a Four Year Degree Program in International Business with a Required Proficiency

in a Foreign Language at the Minot State University (North Dakota, USA).

A Grant Proposal of the Value of $170,000 Co-authored With Jim Ondracek at the Minot

State University (North Dakota, USA) (Before Leaving for Singapore on Sabbatical in 1997)

to Expand the Existing International Business Program, was also Funded by the US

Department of Education for 1998-2000. (North Dakota, USA).

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REVIEWER OF BOOKS

International Business by Czinkota, Ronkainen and Moffett (Dryden Press)

International Marketing by Czinkota and Ilkka Ronkainen (Dryden Press)

International Marketing by Philip R. Cateora (Richard Irwin)

Marketing in Emerging Markets by John Quelch (Richard Irwin)

Global Marketing by Johny K. Johansson (Richard Irwin)

Sales Management by Moncrief and Shipp (HarperCollins)

Marketing by Pride and Ferrell (Houghton Mifflin)

Marketing Management by Dalrymple & Parsons (John Wiley)

Marketing by Boone and Kurtz (Dryden Press)

Sales Management by Dalrymple and Cron (John Wiley)

WORLDWIDE NEWSPAPER COVERAGE

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2011) “At the Crossroads of Business Education”,

New Straits Times, Malaysia, January 15, 2011, p. 11.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (2007), "How To Attract American Investors to Vietnam”,

Thuong Mai (Vietnam’s First Free Business Newspaper), Hanoi, Vietnam, 2007.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1995), "How To Tempt Foreign Investors”, Mail and Guardian

Weekly, (Based on an Interview), Johannesburg, South Africa, August 25, 1995.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1995), "The Next Century Belongs to Asia", Malaysian Business

Times, (Based on an Interview), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 19, 1995.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1995), “Need to Evaluate Before Starting Development”, New

Strait Times, (Based on an Interview), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 14, 1995.

Ahmed, Zafar U., and Mohammad Saeed, (1994), "International Business:

Globalization Increasing”, Minot Daily News, North Dakota, USA, August 21, 1994.

Ahmed, Zafar U., (1995) "Respect Needed for Success" Minot Daily News, Minot,

North Dakota, USA, February 21, 1995,

EXTERNAL ASSESSOR FOR PEERS’ PROMOTIONS

2013 and 2014 University of Nicosia

Cyprus

2012 and 2013 University of Putra Malaysia

Malaysia

2008 and 2009 University of Utara Malaysia

Malaysia.

2007 International Islamic University

Malaysia.

1999 and 2006 University of Science Malaysia

Malaysia.

1996 MARA Institute of Technology

Malaysia.

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SELECTED GLOBAL CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS

Spring 2014 Director: “Business Study Mission to India” for the Lebanese

Association of Industrialists in Collaboration With the New

Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry During mid April

2014.

Summer 2013 Director: “Business Study Mission to China” Organized for the

Lebanese American University E-MBA/MBA Students in

Collaboration With the Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

(China) on June 3---13, 2013.

Spring 2010 Director, Professional Development Program in “Malaysian

Economic Advancement: A Model for Developing Countries: An

Immersion Program in Country Development”, Organized by

the Islamic Banking and Finance Institute of Malaysia (IBFFIM)

and the Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA) on

April 19---23, 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Spring 2007 Director, Professional Development Program in “Global

Strategic Management and Global Strategic Marketing”

Sponsored by the William Davidson Institute, Ross School

of Business, University of Michigan, Funded by the US

Agency for International Development (USAID), and Offered

for (1) Secretary Generals of Rwandan Government Ministries

and (2) Director Generals of Rwandan Public Sector

Corporations, Kigali, Rwanda, (Africa).

Summer 2006 Director, Executive Development Program in “Building,

Managing and Nurturing Brands” Kuwait University (AACSB

Accredited), Kuwait.

Summer 2002 Director, Executive Development Program in “Foreign Direct

Investment Promotion” for High Ranking Government Officials

Drawn from Numerous Countries of British Commonwealth,

Funded by the British Commonwealth Secretariat, London (UK),

and the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.

Summer 2001 Director, Executive Development Program in “Developing and

Managing Relationships with MNCS” for High Ranking

Government Officials Drawn from Developing Countries, Funded

by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.

Summer 2000 Director, Executive Development Program in “Singapore as a

Model Country” for Government Officials of ASEAN Countries,

Funded by the ASEAN Secretariat, and the Singapore Ministry

of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.

Summer 1997 Director, Executive Development Program in “International

Trade Promotion” the African Council of Scientific and Industrial

Research, South Africa.

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GLOBAL VISITING APPOINTMENTS

Summer 2013 Visiting Professor of Marketing, Lebanese American University. Summer 2012 Visiting Professor of Marketing, Lebanese American University. Summer 2011 Visiting Professor of Marketing, UTM, Malaysia Summer 2010 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB, Graduate School of Management, (AACSB Accredited), University of Putra, Malaysia Summer 2009 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB Graduate School of Management, (AACSB Accredited), University of Putra, Malaysia Summer 2008 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB Notre Dame University, Lebanon Summer 2007 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB Graduate School of Business, University of Malaya Malaysia Summer 2006 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB Graduate School of Management, University of Science Malaysia Summer 2005 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB American University of Beirut, (AACSB Accredited), Lebanon Summer 2004 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB American University of Beirut, (AACSB Accredited), Lebanon Summer 2003 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB American University of Beirut, AACSB Accredited), Lebanon Summer 2002 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB American University of Beirut, (AACSB Accredited), Lebanon Summer 2001 Visiting Professor of Marketing and IB, American University of Beirut, (AACSB Accredited), Lebanon 1997 to 2000 Visiting Professor of Marketing and International Business (Required Short Visits), Center for Continuing Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Summer 1999 Visiting Professor of International Business, Fox School of Business and Management (AACSB Accredited),

Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Summer 1998 Visiting Scholar of International Business, School of Commerce, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

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ENDOWED CHAIR LEADERSHIP

Developed Global Executive MBA Program (Global E-MBA); Established Malaysian Center for International Business Education and Research

(Malaysian CIBER); Organized And Chaired a Global Conference; Mentored And Coached Junior Faculty in Developing Scholarly Papers for Publication; Arranged Faculty and Student Exchange Programs for Global Collaboration; Wrote Grants for Funding Different Initiatives; Arranged Collaboration With Global Institutions Such As William Davidson Institute,

Ross School Of Business, University Of Michigan (USA); Organized Seminars and Workshops on Global Issues; and Developed A Proposal For Launching A New Journal.

DEAN/ASSOCIATE DEAN LEADERSHIP

Established Globally Competitive Academic Infrastructure;

Developed World-Class Academic Programs;

Organized Joint Degree Programs with International Institutions;

Recruited International Faculty;

Raised Funds and Endowments;

Developed Close Partnerships With Firms and Chambers;

Admitted Nationally Competitive Students;

Established Endowed Chairs;

Achieved Accreditation by National Bodies;

Wrote Proposals for International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

(IACBE) Accreditation; and

Wrote Proposals for the “Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business”

(AACSB) Accreditation.

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

Senator: Lebanese American University SENATE (2013 —2014);

Dean, College of Business Administration;

Associate Dean, College of Business Administration;

Chair: Department of Business Administration;

Chair: AACSB Accreditation Committee;

Chair: International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Committee;

Chair: Ethics Committee;

Chair: Promotion and Tenure Committee;

Chair: Dean Search Committee;

Chair: Department Chair Search Committee;

Chair: Scholarship Committee;

Chair: Curriculum Committee;

Chair: Bylaws Committee;

Chair: Institutional Advancement Committee;

Chair: Endowments Committee;

Chair: Internationalization Committee;

Chair: Graduate Program Committee;

Chair: Doctor of Business Administration Program Development Committee;

Director: Graduate Programs;

Director: MS Program in Marketing;

Director: MBA Program;

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LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL EDUCATION

Negotiated International Partnerships With Educational Institutions Across the

Globe;

Negotiated Collaboration in the Field of Academic Programs (e.g., Twinning

Programs) with Sister Institutions Across the Globe;

Negotiated Faculty Development Programs Across the Globe;

Recruited International Students for Home Universities Across the Globe;

Negotiated Study Abroad Programs for Home Universities Across the Globe;

Negotiated Faculty Exchange Programs for Home Universities Across the Globe;

Negotiated Global Entrepreneurship Opportunities for US Firms Abroad;

Assisted Colleagues and Peers in Getting Fulbright Fellowships Successfully Across

the Globe;

Assisted Local Communities (Such as Local High Schools, Charities, Foundations,

and Agencies) in Their Globalization Endeavors;

Hosted and Assisted International Students in Crises;

Assisted Sister Departments in Developing Programs (e.g., Majors and Minors) in

International Studies and Foreign Languages;

Escorted Students and Peers on Educational Tours Abroad;

Assisted English Departments in Launching “English as a Second Language”

Programs;

Obtained Grants From Variety of Sources for Globalization Programs;

Organized Cultural Programs for Home Campuses in Collaboration with Foreign

Embassies and Consulates;

Established Professional Relationships With Academic Leaders at Different

Prestigious Universities Across the World;

Participated in Collaborative Research Worldwide;

Developed Global Degree Programs;

Supervised Doctoral Students Worldwide;

Established Global Institutions;

Facilitated the Establishment of International Colleges as Overseas Campuses.

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LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Assisted Foreign Entrepreneurs in the Establishment of Firms With a Focus on

Exporting Across the World;

Mentored and Coached Global Entrepreneurs at Professional Levels;

Sit on the Management Boards of Numerous Foreign Firms Across the World;

Took Numerous Entrepreneurs on Business Study Missions Across the World;

Acted as Intermediaries Between Domestic and Foreign Entrepreneurs;

Organized Seminars and Workshops for Grooming of Global Entrepreneurs;

Organized International Conferences in Global Entrepreneurship;

Established an International Organization with a Focus on Global Entrepreneurship

(www.agba.us)

Edit a Journal in International Entrepreneurship (www.inderscience.com/jibed);

Co-Supervised MBA and Doctoral Dissertations in Global Entrepreneurship; and

Coached Members of Renowned Family Business Firms Across the World.

COACH/ MENTOR TO ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS THE WORLD

India (6)

Value-One Company Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, India.

Mughal Exporting House, New Delhi, India

Aligarh Locks Exporters, Aligarh, India

Agra Shoes Exporters Pvt. Ltd., Agra, India

Kanpur Leather Exporters Pvt. Ltd, Kanpur, India

Lucknow Garments Exporters Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow, India

Vietnam (4):

Hoa Viet Packaging Company Ltd, Phu Dien Industrial Park, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Twenty Four Seven Chain of Stores Pvt. Ltd., Hanoi, Vietnam.

Thuong Mai (First Free Business Newspaper of Vietnam), Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnam Software Solutions Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Hanoi, Vietnam.

Malaysia (1)

Jejak Nusa Sdn. Bhd., Selangor, Malaysia.

Saudi Arabia (4):

Honest Events Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Alpha Company, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Al-Dar Institute for Languages, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

NAMA Group of Companies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sri Lanka (1):

DPJ Holdings, Nawala, Sri Lanka

http://www.agba.us/

http://www.inderscience.com/jibed

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LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS

Founder, President and CEO

ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT (AGBA)

(www.agba.us)

Got it Registered as a “Not-for Profit Organization” With the State of Texas and

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), United States Federal Government.

Established Two Journals as AGBA’s Official Publications in collaboration with the

Inderscience Publishing Company of UK/Switzerland to Publish its Two Journals;

Organized and Presided its Ten Global Conferences Across the World;

Established AGBA’s First Country Chapter for Pakistan. It is Housed at the COMSAT

Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad (Pakistan); and Organized its Six

National Conferences at the “Pearl Continental Hotel” in Bhurban (Pakistan) in 2008,

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 (www.agba.org.pk).

Establishing AGBA’s Second Country Chapter (AGBA---USA Chapter) at the

University of South Florida (USA).

Establishing AGBA’s Third Country Chapter (AGBA—Malaysia Chapter) at the

Management and Science University (Malaysia).

Establishing AGBA’s Fourth Country Chapter (AGBA --- Thailand Chapter) at the King

Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (Thailand).

Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Journal for Global Business Advancement (JGBA)

ISSN #: 1746—966X

www.inderscience.com/jgba

Published by InderScience Publishing Company of Switzerland and UK

Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development (JIBED)

ISSN #: 1549-9324

www.inderscience.com/jibed

Published by InderScience Publishing Company of Switzerland and UK

GLOBAL ACADEMIC ADVISOR

“Distinguished Global Fellow”,

Malaysian Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs,

Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Malaysia

“Doctoral Program Development Consultant”

Hamdan Bin Mohammed E-University

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

“American School of Business”

University of Montplaisir

(to be Renamed as the “American University of Tunisia”), Tunisia

http://www.agba.us/

http://www.agba.org.pk/

http://www.inderscience.com/jgba

http://www.inderscience.com/jibed

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Founding Director

Malaysian Center for International Business Education and Research

(Malaysian CIBER --- 2010—2011)

Graduate School of Management, University of Putra Malaysia

(AASCSB Accredited)

National Platform for the Pursuance of World-Class Research in the Field of

International Business With a Focus on the Promotion of Trade and Investment With

the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Countries;

Global Collaboration with Other Academic Institutions, Organizations and Agencies

Worldwide (e.g., CIBERS Across the US and OIC Countries);

Malaysian National Depository of Academic Research in the Field of IB;

Home of Proposed “Global Executive MBA Program”; and Proposed “Mini-MBA

Program” in Collaboration With the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan;

Professional Development Programs (Workshops, Seminars and Lecture Series);

Spearheading Globalization of Business Curriculum Initiatives With High Schools,

Community Colleges and Universities Across Malaysia;

Global Outreach, Partnerships and Affiliations with Global Organizations Such as

World Trade Organization; Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry;

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation; ASEAN Economic Community

Secretariat; OIC Secretariat, Islamic Development Bank etc.; and

National Outreach for Investors, Traders, Exporters, and Importers.

Founding Director

Institute For International Business

Minot State University, North Dakota, USA (1991—2000)

Got Federal Grants for Internationalization;

Brought Global Consultants for Assistance in Globalization Initiatives;

Established International Advisory Board;

Brought Visiting Professors from Abroad for Teaching Global Courses;

Organized and Chaired Annual Global Conferences;

Edited Refereed Conference Proceedings;

Organized “Hands-on-Training in International Business” in Collaboration with the US

Department of Commerce Office in Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota

that was Broadcast Live to Four Sites (Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Bismarck);

Organized Study Abroad Programs for Students;

Organized Faculty Exchange Programs With Foreign Universities;

Developed BBA Program in International Business (First International Business

Degree Across the State of North Dakota at the Time); and

Established Business, Community and Institutional Linkages Across the State.

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Guest Editor (Forthcoming)

Journal of Management History

Published by Emerald

ISSN: 1751-1348


Journal of Technology Management in China

Published by Emerald

ISSN: 1746-8779


International Journal of Family Business

Former Editor-in-Chief

Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship

Sponsored by the MARA University of Technology, Malaysia,

ISSN # 0128-7494

Guest Editor

Journal of Vacation Marketing

Special Issue on International Vacation Marketing

Vol. 2 (3), June 1996, ISSN #: 1356—7667

Guest Editor

Journal of Transnational Management Development

Special Issue on “International Business Education Development”

(Vol. 2 (1), 1995, ISSN # 1068-6061)

Guest Editor

Competitiveness Review

Special Issue on “International Competitiveness”

(Vol. 9 (1), 1999, ISSN # 1059-5422)

Guest Editor

Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship

Special Issue on the “Asian Economic Crisis”

(July 1999 Issue, ISSN # 0128-7494)

Test Bank Co-Author

Test Bank for International Marketing by Czinkota and Ronkainen

Dryden Press, Inc., 5th Edition, ISBN # 0-03-0244676.

Test Bank Co-Author

Test Bank for Global Marketing by Czinkota and Ronkainen

Dryden Press, Inc., 1996, First Edition, ISBN #: 0-03-017029.

Test Bank Co-Author

Test Bank (B) for Contemporary Marketing Plus, by Boone and Kurtz, 8th Edition,

Dryden Press, Inc., 1996, ISBN #: 0-03-010679-6.

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MEMBER: EDITORIAL BOARDS OF REFEREED JOURNALS

Thunderbird International Business Review (ISSN: 1520-6874)

Journal of International Marketing and Exporting (ISSN: 1324- 5864) World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

(ISSN: 1741-2242) Journal of Management and World Business Research (ISSN: 1449 3179)

Scientific Journal of Administrative Development (ISSN: 1726-3239) Euro Med Journal of Business (ISSN: 1450-2194)

IIUM Journal of Economics and Management (ISSN: 1394-7680) Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics

INVITED REVIEWER OF A REFEREED JOURNAL

Cornell University Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly Journal of Business Research

Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member: American Marketing Association (AMA)

Member: Academy of International Business (AIB) Fellow: Academy of Marketing Science (AMS)

Founding President and CEO: Academy for Global Business Advancement

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EXTERNAL EXAMINER/EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR OF Ph.D., STUDENTS

“Fact, Fad or Fallacy? Employer Beranding in the Western Province, Sri Lanka”, by

Dr. Alan Robertson, Management and Science University, Malaysia, 2014.

“The Antecedents of Purchase Intentions of American Cars” by Dr. Mahmood Odah

E. Hamad, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2014.

“Critical Analysis of Business Education in High-Schools in Hewler --- Kurdistan

Region ---Iraq”, by Dr. Tara Ahmed Hassan Chawsheen, University of Kurdistan at

Hewler, Federal Region of Kurdistan, Iraq, 2013.

“ Brand Personality and Consumer Congruity: Implications for Advertising Strategies

in India”, by Dr. Reshma Farhat, A.M.University, India, 2013.

“Selection of Mutual Fund Schemes by Investors: An Empirical Study” by Dr. Kishan

Chand, A.M. University, India, 2013.

“Studies in Reverse Supply Chain in Organized Indian Retail” by Dr. Sunnanda

Sivaprasad Panda, A.M. University, India, 2013.

“Factors Influencing the Choice of Management Institutions in India ---- A

Marketing Approach” by Dr. Vikas Sharma, A.M.University, India, 2012.

“Marketing Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds in India” by Dr. Javed Ghaffar,

A.M.University, India, 2012.

“Market Potential of Value Added Agri-Foods: A Case Study of a Few Selected Items

in Western U.P.”, by Dr. Salman Hyder, A.M.University, India, 2012.

“Study of Environmental Issues and Challenges in Small and Medium Enterprises---

A Marketing Perspective”, by Dr. Farrukh Rafiq, A.M.University, India, 2012.

“Influencing Factors And Moderating Role Of Culture On Students Attitude And

Intention Toward Online Shopping”, by Dr. Marzieh Zendehdel Jadehkenari,

University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2012.

“Factors Affecting Students’ Online Shopping Attitude and Intention” by Dr.

Narges Delafrooz, University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2009.

“Strategic Technology Management and the Performance of Firms in the Electrical

and Electronics Manufacturing Industry of Malaysia” by Dr. Arif Sikander, Murdoch

University, Australia, 2008.

“ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems: Implementation Issues,

Experience and Impact on Organizations’ Environmental Performance in Malaysia”

by Dr. Norlinda Bin Mohamad Zawawi, University of Southern Australia, 2007.

“An Empirical Analysis of Factors Influencing Customer Loyalty in Malaysian

Telecommunication Industry” by Dr. Hishamuddin Ismail, Multimedia University,

Malaysia, 2007.

“Compiling the Electronic Shopping Strategy for Malaysian Products by Es-Test”, by

Dr. Javad Sadeghzadeh Biglari, Multimedia University, Malaysia, 2007.

“Antecedents of Firm Export Performance: The Role of Export Promotion Programs”,

by A.K. Shamsuddoha, Queensland University of Technology, Australia,2005.

“Location Decision-Making Processes of internationalizing Firms: A Multiple Case

Study Investigation” by Dr. Marwan Al-Qur’an, Curtin University of Technology,

Australia, 2005.

“Marketing Strategies of Major Companies in Indian Car Industry with Special

Reference to Small Car Segment” by Dr. Asif Ali Syed, A.M. University, India, 2002.

“Mutual Fund Management: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Sector

Financial Institutions” by Dr. Satish Kumar Malhotra, A.M. University, India, 2001.

“A Comparative Study of Tourism Promotional Strategies of India & Yemen” by Dr.

Ibrahim Abdo Saad Hassa, A.M. University, India, 2000.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Services Marketing, Global Branding, Global Entrepreneurship, Country of Origin, Export

Marketing, and Image Marketing.

TEACHING INTERESTS

Marketing:

Principles of Marketing, Marketing Communication, Business Communication, Managerial

Communication, Services Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, Marketing

Analytics, New Product Development, Price Management, Integrated Marketing

Communications, Channels Management, Customer Relationship Management, Brand

Management, Retail Management, Shopping Mall Management, Personal Selling, Sales

Management, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing,

Franchising Management, Strategic Marketing, Creativity in Marketing, Innovative

Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Ethics, Doctoral Seminar in Marketing

Literature; and Doctoral Seminar in Marketing Theory.

International Business:

Foundation of International Business, International Communication, International Trade,

International Logistics, Global Supply Chain Management. Cross Cultural Management,

International Business Ethics, MNC Management, Foreign Direct Investment, Export

Marketing, International Franchising, International Consumer Behavior, International

Business Negotiations, International Management, International Strategic Management,

Global Brand Management, , “Business Study Mission to India”, “Doing Business Across

China”, “Doing Business Across Africa”, “Doing Business Across GCC-6” and “Doing Business

Across ASEAN”.

AREA EXPERTISE IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE

India (Native of India, Fluent in its National Language (Hindi), and Earned Ph.D., and D.Litt. Degrees from an Indian University)

Asia Pacific (ASEAN)

(With a Focus on Malaysia and Singapore)

Africa (With a Focus on South Africa and Nigeria)

Middle East

(With a Focus on Lebanon and Saudi Arabia)

PERSONAL

Date of Birth: December 1, 1954

Citizenship: United States Citizen (American)

Ethnicity: Asian Indian

Family: Iqbal (30 Years Old Son), and Afzal (24 Years Old Son)

Hobbies: Traveling Globally to Discover Fascinating Cultures, and

Tasting Gourmet Food Around the World

Multilingual: Proficient in Three Languages (English, Urdu and Hindi)

Global Personality: (I am Neither an Indian nor an American;

I am a “Global Citizen Having a Global Mindset”).

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REFERENCES

Prof. Dr. Rajan Varadarajan

Distinguished Professor of Marketing, Ford

Chair in Marketing and Department Head

Mays School of Business

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX 77843

Tel: (979)-845-5809

Email: [email protected]

Prof. Dr. C. P. Rao

Professor of Marketing (Retired)


College of Business

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Tel: (479)-445-3615


Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hinck

Professor and Dean

Larry L. Luing School of Business

Berkeley College

New York, NY 10017

Tel: (212)-390-0990


Prof. Dr. Jacob M. Chacko

Professor and Dean:

College of Business

Abu Dhabi University

P.O. Box 59911, Abu Dhabi,

United Arab Emirates


Prof. Dr. Dana-Nicoleta Lascu

Professor and Chair


University of Richmond

Richmond, VA 23173

Tel: (804)-289-8586


Prof. Dr. John H. Humphreys

Professor and Chair:


College of Business and Technology

Texas A&M University at Commerce

Commerce, TX 75429 – 3011

Tel: (903)-303-9043 Email: [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu

McKibbon Distinguished Chair and Dean

College of Hospitality and Technology

University of South Florida

at Sarasota-Manatee

Sarasota-Manatee, FL 34243

Tel: (302)-897-1909


Prof. Said Elfakhani

Dean

School of Business

Lebanese American University

Beirut

Lebanon


Prof. Dr. Dato’ Daing Nasir Ibrahim

Vice Chancellor/President

University of Malaysia at Pahang

Kuantan City, State of Pahang

Malaysia


Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Ibrahim

Professor and Dean

Graduate School of Business

UNITAR International University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna

Chairman and CEO

DPJ Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

Nawala

Sri Lanka


Mr. Lavanya Rastogi

President and CEO

Value One Corporation Inc.,

New Delhi

India




Tel:(212)-390-0990





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