Call for Papers / Int'l. Conference on Global Business and

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    <pre> The 8th International Conference on Global Business and Economic Development

    Call for Papers

    Managing Business in a Volatile Environment: Balancing the Local and Global Challenges

    Website: http://sbus/cib http://intl-business-conf.univa.mx

    January 7-10, 2004 Hotel Fiesta Americana, Guadalajara, Mexico

    Presented by The Center for International Business, School of Business, Montclair State University, NJ, USA and UNIVA, Universidad del Valle de Atemajac, Guadalajara, Mexico

    In cooperation with School of Management, Curtin University of Technology, Australia Manchester Business School, UK Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Keda, Malaysia Faculty of Management, Comenius University, Slovakia University of Memphis (CIBER), Tennessee, USA University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, China Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, India EADA (Escuela de Alta Direccion Y Administracion), Barcelona, Spain Dept. of Business Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Paris I-Pantheon-Sorbonne, France School of Marketing and International Business, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ Departimento di Scienze Economiche, Universita degli Studi di Udine, Italy The Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada College of Economics & Commerce, Korea University, South Korea International Business Institute, Washington State University, Pullman, WA Business and International Education Program (BIE) of the U.S. Department of Education, Washington DC

    Nature and Scope of the Conference:

    Each year brings new issues that increase the complexity of the environment in which business is conducted. From the employment of the most effective technologies to the operation of businesses across the globe, the entrepreneur must be able to spot key trends in the environment, and strategically respond to these developments. It is critical that we investigate both the global business environment and the challenges of enterprises in this new context. The 8th IB conference seeks to focus on issues and research that anticipates new models and strategies for effective globalization; the rapid adaptation of technology; rising environmental concerns; and the implications of globalization, such as the distribution of wealth and income and sustainable development. Given the importance of these issues, we welcome the submission of research papers, case studies, and panel proposals on a range of business and management topics.

    Global Business & Regional Issues:
    • Latin America: Geography, Demographics & Development Issues
    • WTO & DOHA Round of Negotiations
    • WTO Rules & Agreements: Business Responses
    • Regional Economic Integration: NAFTA, MERCOSUR, ASEAN, etc
    • Transborder Labor Markets-Issues
    • Maquiladora Industry in Mexico-Issues
    • Challenges of the Expanded European Union
    • Prospects of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (ALCA)
    • Opportunities/Challenges for Transitional Economies
    • Financial Crisis: Asian and Latin American

    FDI, Financial Markets & Entrepreneurship:

    • FDI, International Financial & Capital Markets
    • Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital and Enterprise Development
    • Micro Enterprises & Micro Financing

    Digital Economy & New Delivery Systems:
    • Information Technology Issues
    • Global Networks and Supply Chain Management
    • International Sourcing of Services
    • e-Commerce- Successful & Unsuccessful Case Studies
    • Virtual Universities, e-Learning models
    • New Directions in Global Education-Partnerships and Alliances

    Managerial Issues:
    • Corporate Governance and Organizational Issues
    • Knowledge Management: Learning, Training & Mentoring
    • Human Resource Management
    • Business Communications Across the Cultures
    • International Marketing Issues
    • Managing International Franchise Networks & Retail Enterprises
    • Export-Import Management
    • International Accounting: Standards, Transparency of Rules and Disclosures
    • Taxation, & Regulatory Issues
    • Risks & Security Issues: Impact on the Cost of Doing Business
    • Managing Intellectual Property

    Sustainable Development Issues:
    • Leadership & Capacity Building for Sustainable Development
    • Issues: Income/Wealth Distribution, Poverty & Corruption
    • International Human Trafficking
    • Environmental and Ethical Issues Other Topics Related to the Theme of the Conference

    Submission Format

    The initial proposal should be limited to two pages, including bibliography. Final papers, including case studies should not exceed 20 pages (double spaced), including tables, charts and bibliography. Electronic submissions are accepted. Please submit your paper as an e-mail attachment using MS Word. All submissions will be blind reviewed and accepted papers will be published in the refereed proceedings on a CD-Rom format. At least one of the authors should register and present the paper to qualify for publication in the proceedings.

    The final papers should be prepared using APA format. For more information on formatting guidelines, please visit the conference website (submission guidelines).

    Submission Dates

    Abstracts/proposals: April 30, 2003 Acceptance decision of abstracts by Regional Coordinators: May 31, 2003 Final Paper Submission: August 31, 2003 Confirmation of Final Acceptance: September 30, 2003

    Registration

    Regular Registration (on or before November15, 2003) US $275 Graduate Students and Accompanying guests US $125 Late Registration US $300

    The conference registration will include two lunches (8th and 9th), refreshments at conference breaks, two dinners, cultural show, and conference proceedings on a CD-Rom. The authors requesting hard copies of the proceedings should include an additional payment of US $50. Optional Tour To Tequila Cuervo Hacienda on the 10th: All those interested in participating in this one-day tour should pay an additional charge of $35 at the time of registration.

    Refund policy: The registration fee will be refunded in full, if refund requests are received before November 30, 2003. Late refund requests received on or after December 1, 2003 will incur a US $100 fee for full registration and a $50 fee for Graduate students and accompanying guests. Requests received after December 15, 2003 will not qualify for any refund. However, registrants will receive a copy of the proceedings on a CD- Rom.

    Where to Send the Registration Fee

    With the exception of the delegates from Mexico, Central and South America, all the fees should be paid to:

    “MSU-Center for International Business” PA 448, School of Business Montclair State University Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

    The payment by check is acceptable for USA participants only and all the others should pay by bank draft, money order and/ or credit card with proper authorization.

    Participants from Mexico, Central and South America should pay the registration fees to:

    “Instituto Superior Autónomo de Occidente” Decanatura CEA, UNIVA Av. Tepeyac 4800 Prados Tepeyac, C.P. 45050 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

    a) Registration fee is acceptable by money order and/or by credit card with proper authorization (please see the website for more information on registration) b) Money transfer: With Account deposit or electronic wire transfer:
          Bank: BANAMEX/CITIBANK Account number: 12, Branch: 4576 Reference: 1000089852

    Conference Venue

    Hotel Fiesta Americana, Aurelio Aceves 225, Vallarta Poniente, Guadalajara, Mexico Tel: 52 33 3825 3434; Fax: 52 33 3630 3671 Email: mailto:res2fagdl@posadas.com Web site: www.fiestamericana.com.mx

    Accommodation: We have negotiated special rates with the following hotels:

    (1) Hotel Fiesta Americana Aurelio Aceves 225, Vallarta Poniente. Single and twin accommodations mailto:@ 100USD (single), 105USD (double)
    + 17% service charge and taxes, including breakfast Tel: 52 33 3825 3434 Fax: 52 33 3630 3671 Email: mailto:res2fagdl@posadas.com Web site: www.fiestamericana.com.mx

    (2) Hotel Fiesta Inn Av. Mariano Otero 1550 Rinconada del Sol Single and double accommodations mailto:@ 90 USD (single), 95 USD (double) Including continental breakfast. Tel: 52 33 3669 3200 Email: mailto:res2fagdl@posadas.com Web site: www.fiestainn.com.mx

    (3) Hotel Posada Guadalajara Av. Lopez Mateos Sur 1280 Single and double rooms mailto:@ 65 USD ;+ 17% service charge and taxes Breakfast mailto:@ 7.50 USD + 15% taxes and 10% service charge Tel: 52 33 3121 2424; Fax: 52 33 3122 1834 Email: mailto:cromero@posadaguadalajara.com.mx Web Site: www.posadaguadalajara.com.mx

    (4) Home Stay Services Bed and Breakfast accommodations mailto:@ 25 USD Email: mailto:magda.bustos@univa.mx

    Where to send papers?

    Mexico, Central and South America: Dr. Silvia Dorantes Dean, School of Economics & Business Management UNIVA, Av Tepeyac 4800, Prados Tepeyac Zapopan, Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX C.P. 45050 Tel/Fax: 33 36 28 3073 Email: mailto:silvia.dorantes@univa.mx

    USA: Dr. Glenville Rawlins Professor of Economics, School of Business Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Tel: 973 655 4339; Fax: 973 655 7715 Email: mailto:rawlinsg@mail.edu

    Canada: Dr. Bernard M. Wolf Schulich School of Business, York University 4700 Keele Street, North York, ON, Canada M3J 1P3 Tel: 416 736 5067; Fax: 416 736 5687 Email: mailto:bwolf@yorku.ca

    UK, Scandinavia & Holland Dr. Nitin Sanghavi Professor of Retail Marketing and Strategy Manchester Business School Booth Street West, Manchester M 15 6PB, UK Tel: 44 161 275 6481; Fax: 44 161 275 6464 Email: mailto:n.sanghavi@mbs.ac.uk

    France, Germany & Maghreb Countries Dr. Guy Schulders, Professor of Economics (MdC) Research Center on Transition Economics (ROSES) Univeristy of Paris I-Pantheon-Sorbonne, Paris 106-112, Bouldevard de I’Hopital, 75647 Paris Cedex 13 Tel/Fax: 34 934 520 844 Email: mailto:schulders@wanadoo.fr

    Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines & Indonesia Dr. Juhary Ali Dean, Graduate School, Universiti Utara Malaysia 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia Tel: 604 928 5100; Fax: 604 928 5767 Email: mailto:juhary@uum.edu.my or juhary50@hotmail.com

    India & Indian Sub-Continent Dr. Sudhi Seshadri, Professor of Marketing Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560 076. INDIA Tel: 91 80 699 3103, 91 80 668 6195, Fax. 91 80 664 4050 Email: mailto:seshadri@iimb.ernet.in

    Japan & New Zealand Dr. Tim Beal School of Marketing & International Business Victoria University of Wellington P.O. Box 600, Wellington, NZ Tel: 64 4 463 5080; Fax: 64 4 463 5231 Email: mailto:tim.beal@vuw.ac.nz

    Australia Dr. Samir Chatterjee Professor, International Management, Curtin Business School Curtin University of Technology GPO Box U1987 Perth, WA 6845 Tel: 61 08 9266 3280; Fax: 61 08 9266 7897 Email: mailto:chatterjees@cbs.curtin.edu.au

    China: Dr. Lin Guijun Dean, School of International Trade & Economics University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Huixindong St, Hepingjiebeikou, Beijing 1000029 Tel: 86 10 6449 3304/3603; Fax: 86 10 6449 3825 Email: mailto:linguijun@yahoo.com

    Spain & Portugal: Dr. Martin Rahe, Professor and Director of Research Escuela de Alta Direccion y Administracion (EADA) C/Aragon, 204, 08011, Barcelona, Spain Tel: 34 934 520 844; Fax: 34 933 237 317 Email: mailto:mrahe@eada.es

    Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan Dr. Sherriff T.K. Luk, Department of Business Studies Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 852 2766 7143; Fax: 852 2765 0611 Email: mailto:busluk@inet.polyu.edu.hk

    Italy, Slovenia, Croatia & Austria: Dr. Alessio L. Lokar Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche Universita di Udine Via Tomadini, 30/A, 333100 Udine, Italy Tel: 39 432 24 92 23; Fax: 39 432 51 25 29 Email: mailto:Alessio.Lokar@dse.uniud.it

    Central and Eastern Europe Dr. Jan Rudy Professor and Director, MBA Program Faculty of Management, Comenius University 820 05 Bratislava, 25, Slovak Republic Tel: 421 2 55 56 6701; Fax: 421 2 55 56 67 05 Email: mailto:jan.rudy@fm.uniba.sk

    Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Dr. Singha Chiamsiri Director, Management Development Center School of Management, Asian Institute of Technology P.O. Box 4 Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Tel: 66 2 524 5650 Fax: 66 2 524 5667 Email: mailto:singha@ait.ac.th

    South Korea Dr. John-Chan Park Professor, Dept. of International Information Management College of Economics & Commerce, Korea University Cochiwon, 330-700, South Korea Tel: 82 41 860 1535; Fax: 82 41 862 5185 Email: mailto:tigerpark@korea.ac.kr; jcpark@ait.ac.th

    Conference Host Coordinator:

    Sonia de la Torre Universidad del Valle de Atemajac, UNIVA

    Av. Tepeyac 4800 Prados Tepeyac Zapopan Guadalajara, Mexico C.P. 45050 Tel: 52 33 3628 3073; Fax: 52 33 3628 3073 Email: mailto:sonia.dlt@univa.mx

    For general information and questions on the conference, you may contact:

    Principal Coordinator

    Dr. C. Jayachandran Professor & Director, The Center for International Business School of Business Montclair State University Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Tel: 973 655 7523; Fax: 973 655 7715 e-mail: mailto:jayachandranC@mail.montclair.edu mailto:CIB@mail.montclair.edu

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