Presentations

“Cultural Factors Related to Export Decisions in South African Small Businesses”, a paper presented at the 2005 IBER (Business) & TLC (Teaching) Conferences; Las Vegas, Nevada; 3-7 October 2005.

“India: A New Frontier”, a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts; 11-15 July 2005. 

"Global Marketing", a seminar conducted for the 2002 Global/International Marketing  Summer Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 11 June 2005.

“A Celebration of the Training Opportunities Program”, a luncheon presentation conducted for the participants of the TOP program and small to midsize businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 28 April 2005.

“The Present Challenge of Globalization for Multi-National  Corporations”, a paper presented at International Academy of Business & Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD) Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana; 6-9 January 2005.

“Iran’s Position in Global Trade”, a presentation made at the Third Shiraz University Reunion, Los Angeles, California; 31 July 2004.

“China: Emerging Market Challenge”, a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts; 12-16 July 2004. 

“Business Simulations: Getting into the Game”, a paper presented at the 2004 Graduate Research Day, Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 15 May 2004.

"Ninth Annual Export-Import Symposium", a workshop conducted for small to medium size businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 29 April 2004.

“A Celebration of the Training Opportunities Program”, a luncheon presentation conducted for the participants of the TOP program and small to midsize businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 1 April 2004.

“Exploring the Chinese Market”, a workshop conducted for small to medium size businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 19 November 2003. 

“U. S. Corporate Scandals: The Cost to U. S. and World Economy”, a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts; 23 June 2003.      

“Export Marketing Determinants: Factors Associated with Internal/External Export Marketing Behavior”, a paper presented at the International Academy of African Business Development International Conference; London, United Kingdom; 11 April 2003.

Chair of the Management Education session      at the International Academy of African Business Development International Conference; London, United Kingdom; 10 April 2003.

“A Celebration of the Training Opportunities Program”, a luncheon presentation that was conducted for the participants of the TOP program and small to midsize businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 3 March 2003.

“An Empirical Study: The Relationship of CEO Compensation and Stock Price, Sales, Net Income, Book Value Per Share and EPS”, a paper presented at the ASBBS Annual  Conference; Los Vegas, Nevada; 23 February 2003.

"Seventh Annual Export-Import Symposium", a workshop conducted for small to medium size businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 5 December 2002.

"Global Marketing", a seminar conducted for the 2002 Global/International Marketing  Summer Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 25 June 2002.

"Globalization", a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 24 & 26 June 2002.

"Showcasing Salem State College Students: International Growth Opportunities", a workshop conducted for small to medium size businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 30 April 2002.

"The WTO & Recent Anti-Globalization Movement", a paper presented at the 2002 Graduate Research Day, Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 27 April 2002.

"Current Status of Developing Eight (D-8) as a Trading Bloc", a paper presented at the International Academy of African Business and Development Annual Conference; Port Elizabeth, South Africa; 3-6 April 2002.

"The Widening of the World Income Dispersion and Some View in Disfavor of Globalization and WTO", a paper presented at the Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Conference; New Orleans, LA; 27-30 March 2002.

"Middle East and Afghanistan", a presentation made to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation; Marblehead, Massachusetts; 22 January 2002.

"Globalization of Business Studies", a presentation made to the faculty of the School of Business of Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 3 December 2001.

"Teaching International Business: Reflections on Experience and Some Innovative Ideas", a workshop conducted for the faculty and staff of the Industrial Management Institute; Tehran, Iran; 20 August 2001.

"Legal, Environmental, and Energy Related Issues in Russia", a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 27 June 2001.

"The Cultural Environment of Global Markets", a seminar conducted for the Global Marketing Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 23 June 2001.

"New Opportunities for Growth & Profitability: Showcasing Salem State College Students", a workshop conducted for small to medium size businesses at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 25 April 2001. 

"The Effects of the New Economy and Electronic Commerce on Africa's International Trade", a paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of African Business and Development; Washington D.C.; 4-7 April 2001.

"E-Commerce in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges Abound", a paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of African Business and Development; Washington D.C.; 4-7 April 2001

"Perspectives on Globalization", a panel discussion conducted by the Globalization Committee at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 13 November 2000.

"A Comparison of the Developing Eight Economic Cooperation Group (D-8) with the Different Regions of the World and its Future Prospects", a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of International Business; Phoenix, Arizona; 17-20 November 2000.

"International Trade Agreements", a seminar conducted for the Global Marketing Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 29 June 2000.

"Feasibility Study for Establishing a Foreign Trade Zone at Salem State", a paper presented at the Graduate Research Day 2000: Showcasing Faculty and Student Research; Salem, Massachusetts; 22 April 2000.

"Developing a Strategy to Export to the European Union", a workshop conducted for small to medium size businesses; Danvers, Massachusetts; 19 April 2000.

"An Evaluation of the Developing Eight Economic Cooperation Group (D-8) as a Trading Bloc", a paper presented at the "Global Challenge of African Business and Economic Development in the new Millennium" international conference sponsored by the International Academy of African Business and Development; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 11-14 April 2000.

"People's Republic of China's Corporation in Hong Kong", a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Australia - New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA); Sydney, Australia; 30 September - 2 October 1999.

"Center for International Business and Economic Studies: All You Wanted to Know and Were Afraid to Ask", a presentation made to the Salem State College Community on the occasion of “Opening the College”; Salem, Massachusetts; 1 September 1999.

Chair of "Firms and Universities" session of the Reforming the Universities for the 21^st Century International Conference; Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 31 July – 1 August 1999.

“Establishing a Foreign Trade Zone at Salem State as an Example of University – Industry Collaboration: A Feasibility Study”, a paper presented at Reforming the Universities for the 21^st Century International Conference; Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 31 July – 1 August 1999.

“Euro and the European Economic and Monetary Union”, a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 29 June 1999.

"Study Abroad Program in Montpellier, Southern France", a seminar conducted for faculty and students in international business and marketing; Montpellier, France; 4-18 June 1999.

"Center for International Business and Economic Studies”, a presentation made at the Salem State College's School of Business Fourth Annual Student/Alumni Recognition Banquet; Danvers, Massachusetts; 30 April 1999.

"The Impact of the Recent Economic Developments in Latin America on the U. S. Trade", a presentation made at the Rotary Club of the Hamilton-Wenham; Hamilton, Massachusetts; 15 January 1999.

"Outcome of Privatization in Latin America", a paper presented at the Economic Integration and Corporate Development: Europe and Latin America's conference, organized by Ecole Superieure de Commerce of Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier; Montpellier, France; 23-25 November 1998.

Chair of  “Professional Development workshop, Managing the Publication Process” session of the 58^th Annual meeting of the Academy of Management; San Diego, California; 7-12 August 1998.

"U.S. Women Executives in International Business", a paper presented at the 1998 International Conference of the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences; Budapest, Hungary; 13-15 July 1998.

“Latin Trade: An Emerging Global Market”, a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College; Salem, Massachusetts; 29 June 1998.

“U.S. Women in International Business”, a poster presentation at the Annual Conference on Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, Creative, and Public Service Activities; Boston, Massachusetts; 1 May 1998.

"How to do Business with Japan", a workshop conducted for small to medium size businesses; Danvers, Massachusetts; 29 April 1998. Tapes no. 316/17.

“Hong Kong’s Future Opportunities and Threats Associated with the People’s Republic of China’s Corporations”, a paper presented at the Massachusetts State Colleges’ Graduate Deans’ Symposium; Salem, Massachusetts; 25 April 1998.

“The Role of Human Resources in International Strategic Planning”, a paper presented at the International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems; Cocoa Beach, Florida; 9-11 March 98.

Chair of “Global Applications in Manufacturing and Services” session of the International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems; Cocoa Beach, Florida; 9-11 March 98.

Discussant at “Historical Look at Internationalization in Management Organizations” session of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management; Boston, Massachusetts; 8-13 August 1997.

Chair of “Professional Development Workshop: Getting Published” session of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management; Boston, Massachusetts; 8-13 August 1997.

“Pacific Asian Management, One Country, Two Systems: China and Hong Kong”, a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College; 23 June 1997.  Tapes no. 312/13.

“Can Collective Self-Reliance Serve as an Alternative Development Model for the

Caribbean", a paper presented at the International Business Association 1997 International Trends Conference; Victoria, Canada; 22-25 May 1997.

“Privatization in Latin America: A New Approach to Economic Development”, a paper presented at the International Business Association 1997 International Trends Conference; Victoria, Canada; 22-25 May 1997.

Facilitator at the “Strategic and Performance Consequences of External Fares and Product Characteristics” session of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Academy of

Management; New Brunswick, New Jersey; 8-10 May 1997.

“Persian/Iranian Culture and Traditions”, a presentation made to the students and faculty of the Glover School; Marblehead, Massachusetts; 6 December 1996.

Discussant at “Examining Strategic Management Through an Historical Lens” session of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management; Cincinnati, Ohio; 10-14 August 1996.

Chair of "Doctoral Student and Junior Faculty Workshop: Managing the Professional Conference Experience" of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management;          Cincinnati, Ohio; 10-14 August 1996.

“A Strategy for Restructuring the NIC’s External Debt”, a paper presented at the Academy of Business Administration 1996 International Conference; Athens, Greece; 10-17 July 1996.

Panel Member at the “Dean’s Session I: Accreditation Issues” of the Academy of Business Administration 1996 International Conference; Athens, Greece; 10-17 July 1996.

Chair and discussant at the “Economics and Development of Financial Systems” session of the Academy of Business Administration 1996 International Conference; Athens, Greece; 10-17 July 1996.

“Norouz: The Persian Year”, a presentation made to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation; Marblehead, Massachusetts; 24 March 1996.

"Globalization Theory:  A Different Approach", a paper presented at the Global Trends

Conference of the Academy of Business Administration; Aruba; 17-22 December 1995.

Chair at "Economic Competitiveness and International Trade" session of the Global

Trends Conference of the Academy of Business Administration; Aruba; 17-22 December

1995.

Discussant at the Global Trends Conference of the Academy of Business Administration;

Aruba; 17-22 December 1995.

"The Process of Faculty Development, Composition, and Intellectual Contributions", a

presentation made to the faculty of the School of Business & Economics and the

administrators of Salem State College; 18 September 1995.

Chair at "TQM Through the Eyes of History" session of the 55th Annual Meeting of the

Academy of Management; Vancouver, Canada; 4-9 August 1995.

Discussant at "Doctoral Student Workshop:  Managing Your Dissertation" session of the

55th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management; Vancouver, Canada; 4-9 August

1995.

 "Global Environmental Perspective:  A Paradigm Shift - Developed & Developing

Countries", a seminar conducted for the Business Institute at Salem State College; 26 June 1995.

"Institutional Internationalization Through a Student Exchange Program", a paper

presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Business Disciplines;

Redonda Beach, California; April 1995.

"The New GATT Agreement:  Is It Working?", a presentation made at the Salem State

College's Faculty Symposium; 5 December 1994.

"How GATT May Be Utilized To Improve The Environment", a presentation made at the 1994 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Competitiveness; Boston,

Massachusetts; 19-22 October 1994.

"Doing Business in China" a seminar sponsored by the North Shore Regional Small

Business Development Center and Eastern Bank; Peabody, Massachusetts; 8 September 1994.

"A Strategic Plan for 94/95", a presentation made to the Salem State College community

on the occasion of "Opening the College"; 1 September 1994.

"A Comparative Strategic Approach for Augmenting Curricular and Institutional

Internationalization", a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International

Academy of Business Disciplines; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 7-10 April 1994.

"The New GATT Agreement: What Does It Mean To The U.S.A.?", a presentation made

at the Salem State College's Faculty Symposium; 4 April 1994.

"So You've Been Asked to Put Together a Strategic Plan: One College's Experience", a

presentation made at the Annual Meeting of the North Atlantic Society for College and

University Planning; Cambridge, Massachusetts; 31 March 1994.

"S.W.O.T.", a workshop conducted for Salem State College Strategic Planning Council members; 14 February 1994.

"Strategic Planning", a workshop conducted for mid-level administrators at Salem State

College; 6 January 1994.

"What is Strategic Planning?", a workshop presented to the Salem State College's

classified personnel; 15 November 1993.

"The World Economy in Transition", report of the panel established by the Northeast

Massachusetts Chapter of the United Nations Association delivered on the occasion of

"U.N.Day"; 24 October 1993.

"Role of the Alumni in the Development of the University", a presentation made at the

inaugural meeting of the Nova Southeastern University's Eastern New England Chapter;

Braintree, Massachusetts; 2 October 1993. Tape no. 306.

"Relationship of GATT to Environment", a presentation made at "Internationalizing the

Curriculum: the 1990's and Beyond" conference sponsored by Bentley College/Tufts

University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy's Center for International Business

Education and Research (CIBER); 23 September 1993.

"Role of Faculty in Strategic Planning", a presentation made to the Salem State College

community on the occasion of "Opening of the College"; 2 September 1993.  Tape no. 309.

"Strategic Planning", a workshop conducted for Salem State College Cabinet members,

Deans, and Strategic Planning Council; 26 August 1993.

"Accreditation Dilemma: A Comparison of AACSB with ACBSP", a paper presented at

the annual meeting of the Association of Management; 5-9 August 1993.

"Work Ethics and Management Practices in Japan", a seminar conducted for the Business

Institute at Salem State College; 29 June 1993.  Tape no. 308.

"Computerized Business Simulation Game", a presentation made at the Annual

Massachusetts Education Computing Conference; 24-25 June 1993.

Discussion Leader/Session Chair at "Building a Global Community" conference, sponsored by Center for International Business Education; 29 April 1993.

Panel member at “Family in Today’s World” presentation on the occasion of celebration of the U. N. Day at Salem State College; 24 October 1992.  Tape no. 307

“The American Classroom”, a presentation made to the international students and faculty at Salem State College during their orientation day activities; 31 August 1992.

Panel member to present the “Views of 4 Year Public Schools in International Business” at the national meeting of directors of Centers for International Business Education and Research; 25 April 1992.

Review of the North American Free Trade Agreement: Prospects and Possible Outcomes"' a showcase seminar presented at the 25th Anniversary of the School of Business and Economics of Salem State College; 25 October 1991.

"Liberal Arts and Business Collaborations", a workshop conducted for the Salem State

College community on the occasion of the Opening of the College; 4  September 1991.

"Comparative Study of Production and Management Systems of Canada, U.S.A., and

Mexico: North American Free Trade Agreement", a seminar conducted for the Business

Institute at Salem State College; 26 June 1991.

"The Iranian Involvement in the Crisis and who will Profit from the War" , a teach-in for

the Salem State College Community in reference to the "Crisis in the Gulf series";  27

February 1991.  Tape no. 301.

"U.S. Joint Ventures with Soviet Union" a paper presented at the School of Business and

Economics Faculty Research Symposium; Salem State College; 28 November 1990.

"What a D.B.A. Degree can do for You", a presentation made at the "Doctoral Student

Workshop" of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management; San Francisco, California; 13 August 1990.

“Persian/ Iranian Culture and Traditions”, a presentation made to the students and faculty of the Horace Mann Laboratory School; Salem Massachusetts; 30 April 1990.

"Case Study Methods and Techniques: Two Approaches", a workshop conducted at the

Annual Conference on Teaching Business Writing; 13 March 1990.

"International Marketing of Lightning Products", a presentation made at the International

Business Symposium sponsored by the School of Business of Salem State College and

Sylvania Division of G.T.E. at their Danvers, Massachusetts world headquarters; 21 March 1988.

Recipient of the Best Paper Award

 Recipient of the Best Poster Presentation

Video Taped