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Zafar Uddin Ahmed Tenured Full Professor of Marketing and International Business Department of Marketing and Management College of Business and Technology Texas A&M University at Commerce Commerce, TX 75429 – 3011 USA Tel: (1-903)-886-5697 Fax: (1-903)-886-5702 Email: [email protected] Home Address 3301 FM 3218, Apt. # 1012 Commerce, TX 75428 USA Tel: (1-903)-886-3637 Cell/Mobile: (1-469)-955-8788 Email: [email protected] Founder, President and CEO Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA) www.agba.us Founder and Editor-in-Chief Journal for Global Business Advancement (JGBA) ISSN (Print): 1746—966X ISSN (Online): 1746—9678 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 (Print): 1549-9324 ISSN (Online): 1747-6763 www.inderscience.com/jibed Published by Inderscience Publishing Company of Switzerland and UK • • •

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Citizenship: Ethnicity: American Education: College at Albany, New York, USA.

Academic Experience: Industry Experience: Leadership Experience: Recognition: International Experience: Travel Experience: Language Proficiency:

American Asian Indian BBA, The University of the State of New York’s Regents MBA, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, USA. Ph.D., Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA. 18 Years 10 Years Founder of Two Institutions and Two Journals Awarded Post-Ph.D., Higher Doctorate Have Lived in or Visited Every Continent Have Visited over 100 Countries Fluent in Three Languages:(English,Urdu & Hindi)

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Scholarship:

Over 100 Scholarly Papers

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BIOPIC Zafar U. Ahmed is a Tenured Full Professor of Marketing, and International Business at Texas A&M University at Commerce, Texas, USA. He is currently serving as the Founder, President and CEO: Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA), Founder, and Editor-in-Chief: Journal for Global Business Advancement, and Founder and Editor-in-Chief: Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development. Zafar earned his BBA in International Business from the University of the State of New York’s Regents College at Albany, New York; an MBA in International Business from Texas A&M International University, Laredo Texas, and a Ph.D. with specialization in “Branding/Image” from Utah State University. He has attended faculty and executive development programs in marketing and international business at the Cornell, Yale, Duke, Northwestern, Thunderbird, South Carolina, Southern Methodist, and Indiana universities. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.) in Commerce in recognition of his 53 scholarly publications in Strategic Services Marketing (Commerce) by the A. M. University, India, in 1997. Zafar has been a Visiting Professor to the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and the University of Science Malaysia. Zafar’s research and guest lecturing have also been conducted in many countries such as South Korea, Australia, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, UK, Nepal, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Canada, Mexico, Nigeria, Rwanda, Japan, Malaysia, Kuwait, Indonesia, Moldova, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, and Cyprus. Zafar’s 18-year full-time academic experience has been accumulated at Texas A&M University at Commerce (Texas), Fort Hays State University (Kansas), Sacred Heart University (Connecticut), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Minot State University (North Dakota), and the State University of New York at Fredonia (New York). Zafar’s industry experience in the field of international entrepreneurship and global business includes a 10-year distinguished career, ranging from a management trainee to a global entrepreneur and finally to CEO and President of two global firms: (Bangalore International Co. Pvt. Ltd., and Sokoto International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.). Zafar is the author/co-author of five case books, has co-edited 12 refereed conference proceedings of international conferences, has chaired 7 global conferences, has published more than 100 scholarly papers in refereed journals, and books, serves on the editorial boards of four international journals, and has guest edited special issues of four international journals. Zafar has held administrative responsibilities such as Directorship of the Institute for International Business at Minot State University (MSU) in North Dakota. He has provided leadership in developing a four-year degree program in International Business and a Master's program in Management at the MSU. Zafar’s major grant-related activities have included being the 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 the applications of educational institutions seeking federal funding to establish international business programs. Zafar has consulted for numerous organizations across the world 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 Center for Executive Education, many governmental organizations across Africa and Asia, and numerous MNCs operating across Africa and Southeast Asia. Zafar is listed in the “Harvard International Directory of Business and Management Scholars”.

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Aug. 2002 to Present

*Tenured Full Professor of Marketing and International Business, Texas A&M University at Commerce (AACSB Accredited), Commerce, Texas, USA. *Tenure Granted on August 22, 2005.

Aug. 2001 to July 2002

Visiting Full Professor of Marketing and International Business, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, USA.

Aug. 2000 to July 2001

Visiting Full Professor of Marketing and International Business, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

May 1997 to Aug. 2000

Visiting Senior Fellow of Marketing and International Business, Nanyang Technological University (AACSB Accredited), Singapore (on Sabbatical from Minot State University).

Sept. 1997 to Aug. 2000

*Tenured Full Professor of Marketing and International Business and Founding Director, Institute for International Business, Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, USA. *Tenure Granted on August 25, 1997.

Sept. 1994 to Aug. 1997

Full Professor of Marketing and International Business and Founding Director, Institute for International Business, Minot State University, North Dakota, USA.

Sept. 1991 to Aug. 1994

Associate Professor of Marketing and International Business, Minot State University, North Dakota, USA.

Sept. 1987 to Aug. 1991

Assistant Professor of Marketing and International Business, State University of New York at Fredonia, New York, USA.

Sept. 1985 to Aug. 1987

Doctoral Teaching and Research Assistant, Utah State University, (AACSB Accredited), Logan, Utah, USA. PROFESSIONAL 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 & Global Entrepreneurship,

Sokoto International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., Nigeria

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Bangalore International Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., India

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VISITING AND ADJUNCT APPOINTMENTS Summer 2006

Visiting Professor of Marketing and International Business, University of Science Malaysia (Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM), Penang, Malaysia.

Summer 2005

Visiting Professor of Marketing and International Business, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Summer 2004

Visiting Professor of Marketing and International Business, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Summer 2003

Visiting Professor of Marketing and International Business, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Summer 2002

Visiting Professor of Marketing and International Business, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.

1997 to 2002

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, Graduate School of Commerce, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.

1993 to 1997

Adjunct Professor for MBA Program, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, USA.

Summer 1996

BURK Research Fellow for Russia, University of Pittsburgh. Visiting Scholar, State Academy of Management, Russia. Visiting Scholar, Moldova State University, Kishinau, Moldova. Consultant, ESKOM Electric and Power Company, South Africa.

Summer 1995

Visiting Professor of Marketing and International Business University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Summer 1992

Visiting Scholar of Marketing and International Business, Hanyang University, South Korea. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Kasetsart University, Thailand.

1981–1985

Adjunct Lecturer of Marketing & International Business, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria.

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1980-1981

Adjunct Lecturer of Marketing & International Business, Sokoto State Polytechnic, Sokoto, Nigeria.

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INVITED ACROSS THE GLOBE FOR SHORT APPOINTMENTS Summer 1997

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Consumer Behavior” at the Intercollege, Cyprus.

Spring 1997

Invited to Teach a Course on “Strategic Brand Management” Within Executive-MBA Program at the Libyan Academy of Management, Libya.

Fall 1996

Invited to Teach a Course on “International Business” Within the Executive-MBA Program at the AACSB Accredited King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia.

Summer 1996

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Customer Relationship Management” at the Intercollege, Cyprus.

Spring 1996

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Business Communication” at the AACSB Accredited Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Summer 1995

Invited to Teach a Course on “International Business” Within the Executive-MBA Program at the AACSB Accredited King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia.

Summer 1994

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Customer Relationship Management” at the University of Balamand, Lebanon.

Summer 1993

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Consumer Behavior” at the Middle East University, Lebanon.

Summer 1992

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Marketing Management” at the Haigazian University, Lebanon.

Summer 1991

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Advertising and Promotion Management” at the Haigazian University, Lebanon.

Summer 1990

Invited to Teach an MBA Course on “Global Marketing” at the Middle East University, Lebanon.

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Invited Presentations Across the Globe “Augmenting University of Science Malaysia (USM) Brand” at USM in Penang, Malaysia on August 22, 2006. “How to Publish in Western Business Journals” at the International Islamic University, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on August 9, 2006. “Contemporary Trends in Customer Relationship Management (CRM)” at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 8, 2006. “Contemporary Trends in Global Business Environment” at the AACSB Accredited Kuwait University, Kuwait on July 15, 2005. “Pedagogical Tips for Teaching in Executive MBA Program” at the AACSB Accredited King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on July 15, 2004. “Business Education in the US: Contemporary and Future Challenges” at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon on June 15, 2003. “Challenges of Leadership Amidst the Asian Economic Crisis”, Muhammadiyah University, Jakarta, Indonesia on September 18, 1999. “Globalization of the Asian Academy of Management” at the Executive Council of the Asian Academy of Management, University of Science Malaysia on February 15, 1999. “Defining the Frontiers of International Business Research” at the University of Science Malaysia on October 9, 1998. “International Business Ethics” at the University of Brunei, Kingdom of Brunei on November 22, 1997. “Creative International Business Leadership” at the Malaysian Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 15, 1997. “Dynamics of International Business Ethics” at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 7, 1997. “Golden Jubilee Lecture on “Internationalizing the Business Education in India” at the 1996 Indian Commerce Association’s 50th Annual National Conference Held at the Osmania University, Hyderabad, India on December 27, 1996. "Dynamics of Contemporary New Global Business Order" at the Department of Marketing and Communication Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa July 5, 1995. "Consumer Behavior of Japanese Tourists" at the Department of Business Management, Rand Afrikana University, Johannesburg, South Africa on July 15, 1995.

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SELECTED GLOBAL CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS Fall 2006

Director, Professional Development Program in “Global Strategic Management” sponsored by the William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan, Funded by the US Agency for International Development, and to be Offered for Senior Government Officials of Rwanda in Kigali.

Summer 2006

Director, Executive Development Program in “Building, Managing and Nurturing Brands” Kuwait University, Kuwait.

December 2005

Director, Executive Development Program in “Export Marketing”, Institute of Business Administration (Founded by Wharton School of Business in 1950), Karachi, Pakistan.

Summer 2004

Director, Executive Development Program in “Customer Relationship Management (CRM)” American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Summer 2003

Director, Professional Development Program in “Customer Relationship Management (CRM)”, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Summer 2002

Director, Executive Development Program in “Foreign Direct Investment Promotion” Offered at the Nanyang Technological University for 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 the MNCs” Offered at the Nanyang Technological University for 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 “Trade Liberalization Under the WTO Regimes” Offered at the Nanyang Technological University for the Government Officials of ASEAN Countries, Funded by the ASEAN Secretariat, and Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.

Summer 1999

Director, Executive Development Program in “Country Development Via Trade and Investment” Offered at the Nanyang Technological University for the Government Officials Drawn from Sub-Saharan African Countries, Funded by the United Nations’ Development Program (UNDP), and the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. Director, Executive Development Program in “International Trade Promotion” at South African Council of Scientific and Industrial Research”, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Summer 1997

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AMERICAN EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.,), Utah State University, (AACSB Accredited), Logan, Utah, USA,

1988, Specialization in Branding/Image”, Major in Services Marketing. 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.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business, Texas A&M International University, (AACSB Accredited), Laredo, Texas, USA, Course-Work in International Business Completed: Global Environment of Business, International Communications, International Information Systems, Research Methodology, International Management, Information Systems Concepts, International Trade in Commodities, Strategic Management, International Finance, International Marketing, International Logistics, and International Trade Theories and Policies, GPA: 3.83/4.00. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in International Business, The University of the State of New York’s Regents College at Albany, New York, USA., (Member AACSB), Course-Work for International Business Major Completed: International Business, International Management, International Marketing, Creativity in International Marketing, International Trade, Cultural Environment of International Business, International Economic Relations, Export Administration, International Business Research, International Business Ethics, International Business Strategy, and Urdu Language. Course-Work for Marketing Minor Completed: Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, Sales Management, Advertising and Sales Promotion, and Marketing Management, Magna-Cum-Laude, GPA: 3.77/4.00.

ASIAN EDUCATION Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.,) in Commerce, in “Recognition of 53 Scholarly Publications in Strategic Services Marketing”, A.M. University, India, 1997. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.,) (Executive) in Commerce, Title of the Doctoral Dissertation, “Strategic Management of Tourism Industry in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, India,” Major in Strategic Services Marketing, Minor: Strategic Management, A. M. University, India, 1980. Master of Commerce in Business Administration (M.Com., Executive), First Division and First Position, (Gold Medalist, and Topper), A. M. University, India, 1976. Diploma in Statistics, First Division, A. M. University, India, 1975. Honors Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration,(B.Com - Executive), First Division and First Position, (Gold Medalist and Topper), A. M. University, India, 1974. High School Diploma in Commerce, First Division, A. M. University, India, 1970. FACULTY AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ATTENDED

“Pedagogy for International Business”, Indiana University CIBER, 2004. “Marketing for Marketing Professionals”, University of Southern Methodist, 2003. “International Business Negotiations”, Duke University CIBER, 2000. “Global Economy”, Yale University, in 1994. “Global Business Strategies”, THUNDERBIRD CIBER, Arizona, 1994. “Professor's Institute in Direct Marketing”, Direct Marketing Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, 1994. “International Marketing”, CIBER, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 1993. “International Business”, University of South Carolina, 1990.

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“Hospitality and Tourism Research”, Cornell School of Hospitality Administration, Cornell University.

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SELECTED SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS AND BOOKS 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 (In Press). Saeed, Mohammad; Matthew H. Roy and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “ Determinants of Service Quality in the Hospitality Industry: The Case of Malaysian Hotels”, Journal of Accounting, Business and Management (In Press). 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, (In Press). Ramayah, T; Mathew Roy; K.B. Li; Mohammad Jantan; Imad J. Zbib and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2007), “Type of Procurement and Operational Performance: Comparing EProcurement and Offline Purchasing”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, (In Press). 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, (In Press). Al-Sulaiti, Khalid; Zafar U. Ahmed and Sri Beldona, (2007), “Arab Consumers’ Behavior Towards Credit Card Usage: A Comparative Analysis of Consumers Across Middle Eastern Countries, Journal of Transnational Management Development, Vol. 12 (1). Ahmed, Zafar U.; Morry Ghingold, et al., (2007), “Malaysian Shopping Malls and Consumer Behavior”, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, (In Press). 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.; Chris Myers; M. Sadiq Sohail; et al., (2006) “Marketing of Australia as a Tourist Destination to Malaysian Tourists”, Services Marketing Quarterly, Vol. 28. Mohamad, Osman; Zafar U. Ahmed; Chris Myers; et al., (2006), “Ethical Behavior of Malaysian Life Insurance Agents”, Journal of International Business and Economics, (In Press). Elfakhani, Said M.; Imad J. Zbib and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2006), “Marketing of Islamic Financial Products”, as a Chapter # 8 in the Book entitled, “Handbook of Islamic Banking” Edited by Mohammad Kabir Hasan, and Mervyn K. Lewis, and Published by Edward Elgar Publishing Company.

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Ahmed, Zafar U. et al., (2006), “Firm Internationalization and Export Incentives From a Middle Eastern Perspective,” Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development (In Press). Ahmed, Zafar U. et al., (2006), “Export Incentives and the International Entrepreneurship of Malaysian Firms,” International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (In Press). Yang, Xia; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2006) , “The Impact of Firm Resources on Subsidiary’s Competitiveness in Emerging Markets: An Empirical Study of Singaporean SMEs’ Performance in China”, Multinational Business Review. (In Press). 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; Zafar U. Ahmed; et al., (2006), “Ethical Awareness in Lebanon: Promoting or Hindering Business Development”, World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management, and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2 (3). pp. 258–269. 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 (2), pp. 72—82. 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. Zbib, Imad J.; Yusuf M. Sidani and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2004), “ Middle East Airlines -- An Acquisition Challenge for a Family Business”, International Journal of Family Business, Vol. 4 (1), 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.

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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 #505026-1 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, Published by the Academic Press International, ISBN #. 0-9585720-9-7, pp. 259-274. 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, No. 1, Pp. 11-22, ISSN 1449 3179. Accessed via www.academyofworldbusiness.com/jomawbr.html Asrawi, Fadi and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2003), “Chateau Ksara Wine Company of Lebanon Penetrating Global Markets: Challenges and Opportunities”, International Journal of Family Business, Vol. 3 (3), 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. 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., Vol. 10, ISBN # 1-889754-07-2, pp. 560-564. 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.

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

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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. 95-103. Huang, Gerald Z.D.; Matthew H. Roy; Zafar U. Ahmed, et al., (2002), “Benchmarking the Human Capital Strategies of MNCs in Singapore”, Journal of Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 357-373. 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. 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. 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 Innovative Management, Vol. 1 (2), pp. 230 - 240.

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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. Osman-Gani, A.; 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 “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. 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 “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.

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Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (2000), “Case Study # 7-E: Participating in the Global KnowledgeBased Economy: Establishing an Information Technology Park”, published in the “Fundamentals of Marketing”, by Miller and Layton, published by McGraw-Hill (Australia), 4th Edition, pp. 722-725. Lew, Alan A.; Thomas Tan Tsu Wee and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1999), “Keeping Singapore on Top in the Next Millennium”, (CASE), published as a chapter in a book, “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’, (CASE), published as a chapter in a book, “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. 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 & 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. 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.

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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, Moscow With Radisson Hotel”, CASE 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). “Case: Paul Tatum, an American Businessperson Writes a Chapter on Russian Entrepreneurship in (Radisson Hotel) with His Blood”, The University of Pittsburgh Case Series: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ahmed, Zafar U.; et al., (1998), “The Environment for Entrepreneurship and International Business in Ukraine” Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 6 (1 & 2), pp. 113-1130. Saeed, Mohammad and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1998), “A Framework for International Marketing Ethics” as a chapter in a 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, 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. 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. 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", Journal of Professional Services Marketing, Vol.14 (1), pp. 37-60. 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.

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Ahmed, Zafar U., and Earl J. Robinson, (1996), "Development of an MBA Program at Minot State University (North Dakota): A Model for Small Universities”, Journal of Professional Services Marketing, Vol. 15 (1), pp. 157-167. 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 in a 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, 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", Cornell University Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, 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). 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. 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.

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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. 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. 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. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1991), "The Dark Side of Image Marketing", Tourist Review: the 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", Cornell University Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, Vol. 32 (3), pp. 75-83. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1991), "Marketing Your Community: Correcting a Negative Image", Cornell University Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, 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", Journal of Professional Services Marketing, Vol. 7 (2), pp. 183-190. Krohn, Franklin B., and Zafar U. Ahmed, (1991), "The Need for Developing an Ethical Code for the Marketing of International Tourism Services", Journal of Professional Services Marketing, Vol. 8 (1), pp. 189-200. 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.

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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. 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). 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. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1984), "Yankari for Tired Souls", The Tourist Journal, Vol. 6 (19), pp. 3-11. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1979), "Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir," Transport and Tourism Journal, Vol. 12 (1), pp. 23-25. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1978), "Jammu Region and Ladakh: Our Summer Resorts," Touror Journal, Vol. 4 (1), pp. 12-15. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1977), "Kashmir - A Heaven on Earth," Travel News- Journal of Travel Agents Association of India, Vol. 12 (9), pp. 6-9. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1977), "Prospects of Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir," Transport and Tourism Journal, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 21-22. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1977), "Threats and Opportunities for Kashmir's Hotel Industry" Journal of Indian Sojourn, Vol. 2, pp. 17-18.

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Ahmed, Zafar U., (1977), "Pilgrim Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir," Touror Journal, Part One in Vol. 2 (10) pp. 15-16; Part Two in Vol. 2 (11), pp. 15-17; Part Three in Vol. 3 (1), pp. 14-15; and Part Four in Vol. 3 (2), p. 17. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1977), "Role of Transport in the Promotion of Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir," Transport and Tourism Journal, Vol. 9 (3), pp. 29-32. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1977), "Save Houseboats: Problems of Kashmir's Houseboat Industry," Journal of Indian Sojourn, Vol. 2, pp. 10-11. Ahmed, Zafar U., (1976), "Economic Significance of Tourism in India with Special Reference to Jammu and Kashmir." Cooperators' Bulletin, Journal of Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Union Ltd., Vol. 19 (12), pp. 24-28. BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS AUTHORED AND EDITED Saeed, M., 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. CO-EDITOR OF REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 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 Third World Congress Held at Kuala Lumpur, (Malaysia) on January 4-6, 2006, Vol. 3 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”. Varadarajan, Rajan, C. P. Rao, and Zafar U. Ahmed, (2005), “Advances in Global Business Research – Refereed Proceedings of the Academy for Global Business Advancement Second 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 Inaugural World Congress Held at New Delhi, (India) on January 7-9, 2004, Vol. 1 (1), ISSN # 1549-9332”.

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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), 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) 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 AsiaPacific”, Refereed Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business, Southeast Asia Chapter, Held at Jakarta, Indonesia, and sponsored by the University of Wollongong (Australia), and the University of 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) 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) 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). 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). 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). 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).

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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ON THE GLOBAL STAGE Founder, President and CEO Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA) (Sponsored by the) Texas A&M University at Commerce www.agba.us Founder and Editor-in-Chief Journal for Global Business Advancement (JGBA) ISSN (Print): 1746—966X ISSN (Online): 1746—9678 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 (Print): 1549-9324 ISSN (Online): 1747-6763 www.inderscience.com/jibed Published by Inderscience Publishing Company of Switzerland and UK Former Editor-in-Chief Journal of Global Business Research 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)

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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 BOOKS REVIEWED • • • • • • • • • •

International Business by Michael Czinkota, Ronkainen and Moffett (Dryden Press) International Marketing by Michael 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) GLOBAL INSTITUTION BUILDING Established the Academy for Global Business Advancement (www.agba.us) (2001—to present)

Provided Leadership for the Establishment of AGBA as an Organization on the Global Stage by Pursuing the Following as its Founding President and CEO: • • • • • •

Got it Registered as a “Not-for Profit Organization” with the State of Texas and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the Federal Government of the United States, Negotiated with Texas A&M University at Commerce to sponsor it. Negotiated with numerous institutions and agencies across the world (e.g., India and Malaysia) to co-organize and co-host its global conferences. Established two journals as AGBA’s official publications. Negotiated with a major European publisher (Inderscience Publishing Company of UK/Switzerland) to adopt its both journals. Organized and presided over its first three global conferences in India and Malaysia.

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Established the Institute for International Business (IIB) at Minot State University (1991—2000)

Provided Leadership for Internationalizing College of Business at Minot State University, North Dakota, by Pursuing the Following as the Founding Director of IIB: • Getting Federal Grants for Internationalization, • Hiring International Consultants for Advising, • Establishing International Advisory Board, • Organizing and Chairing Annual Conferences, • Establishing Institute for International Business, as its Founding Director, • Editing Refereed Conference Proceedings, • Organizing “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 Across the State, • Organizing Study Abroad Programs for Students, • Organizing Faculty Exchange Programs With the Foreign Universities. • Conducting Marketing Research Study Across North Dakota High Schools to Determine the Need for a Separate Undergraduate Degree in International Business, • Conducting Marketing Research Study Encompassing Firms Participating in International Business Across the State of North Dakota to Determine the Statewide Human Resource Needs in International Business, • Submitting International Business Degree Proposal to the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education for Approval, • Developing a BBA Program in International Business (First and the Only IB Degree Across the State of North Dakota at the time), • Establishing Business, Community and Institutional Linkages Across the State, • Provided Leadership for the Establishment of a Graduate Program in Business Master of Science in Management). SELECTED GRANTS AWARDED •

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).

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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).

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A grant proposal of the value of $170,000 co-authored by Jim Ondracek and Zafar U. Ahmed at the Minot State University (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. MEMBER: EDITORIAL BOARD

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Organizing and presiding Over Fourth Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President and CEO at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang on May 21—25, 2007. It would be chaired by Dato’ Prof. Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim, Dean, School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Co-Chaired by Prof. Tan Teck Meng, Founding Vice President, Singapore Management University, Singapore.

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Organized and presided Over Third Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President and CEO at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 4-6, 2006. It was chaired by Prof. Dianne H.B. Welsh, James W. Walter Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship, President: United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), and Director: Entrepreneurship & Family Business Programs at the University of Tampa, Florida.

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Organized and presided over Second World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President 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.

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Organized and presided over the inaugural conference of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (www.agba.us) as its President at New Delhi, India on January 79, 2004. It was chaired by Prof. Ben Kedia, Director, CIBER, University of Memphis.

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Chaired the 1996 International Management Development Association’s annual national conference held in conjunction with the Southern Allied Business Association at New Orleans Hilton, Louisiana on November 6-19, 1996.

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Chaired a national conference on "Doing Business in Emerging and Established Markets" at Minot State University, North Dakota, USA, on April 18-19, 1996.

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Chaired a national conference on "Internationalization of Business Curriculum" at Minot State University, North Dakota, USA, on March 1-3, 1995.

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Chaired a national conference on "Newly Independent States' Economies in Transition: Opportunities for US Businesses" at Minot State University. The Honorable Edward T. Schafer, Governor of the State of North Dakota, inaugurated it on April 21, 1994.

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GLOBAL HONORS AND AWARDS •

Designated as a “Coleman Scholar” by the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) for 2003.

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Awarded a post-Ph.D., higher-doctorate, Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in Commerce in recognition of life-long scholarship in Services Marketing by the A. M. University, India in 1997.

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Listed in the Harvard International Directory of Business and Management Scholars, published by the Harvard Business School Press, Harvard University, 1995-1996 edition.

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Awarded BURK FELLOWSHIP by the University of Pittsburgh to develop a case on “International Tourism/Hospitality Entrepreneurship” in Moscow, Russia in 1994.

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Initiated into Delta Mu Delta in 1988, an American National Honor Society in Business Administration.

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Awarded University Medal by the A. M. University, India, for achieving the highest academic ranking among all graduating students in the Master of Commerce in Business Administration program in 1976.

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Awarded a University Medal by the A. M. University, India, for achieving the highest academic ranking among all graduating students in the Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration Program with Honors in 1974. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

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Member, Academy of International Business (AIB) Fellow, Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) Founding President and CEO, Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA) Member, Asian Academy of Management (AAM) Associate Fellow, Academy of World Business, Marketing, and Management Development (AWBMM) MAJOR AREA EXPERTISE South Asia (Indian Subcontinent With an Emphasis on India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh etc.) South East Asia (ASEAN With an Emphasis on Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia) MINOR AREA EXPERTISE Africa (Africa With an Emphasis on South Africa, Mauritius, and Nigeria)

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EXTERNAL EXAMINER 2007

External Examiner in Marketing and International Business Graduate School of Business University of Malaya Malaysia

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External Examiner in International Business School of Management Universiti Sains Malaysia Penang, Malaysia

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External Examiner in International Business School of Business and Management MARA Institute of Technology Shah Alam, Malaysia EXTERNAL DOCTORAL EXAMINER FOR TWO AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES

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Ph.D., Dissertation, “Antecedents of Firm Export Performance: The Role of Export Promotion Programs”, Authored by Mr. A.K. Shamsuddoha, and Supervised by Dr. Yunus Ali, School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, Faculty of Business, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Dated April 3, 2005.

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Ph.D., Dissertation, “Location Decision-Making Processes of internationalizing Firms: A Multiple Case Study Investigation'” Authored by Mr. Marwan Al-Qur’an, and Supervised by Dr. Laurie Dickie, Curtin Business School, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, Dated October 10, 2005. RESEARCH INTERESTS

Country of Origin, Global Branding, Image Marketing, Global Entrepreneurship, Export Marketing, Services Marketing and Destination Marketing. TEACHING INTERESTS International Business: Foundation of International Business, Cross Cultural Management, International Business Ethics, MNC Management, Foreign Direct Investment, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, International Franchising, International Consumer Behavior, International Business Negotiations, International Management, International Marketing, Global Brand Management, International Family Business Management, “Doing Business Across ASEAN”, “Doing Business Across South Asia”, and “Doing Business Across Africa”. Marketing: Principles of Marketing, Services Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, Entrepreneurship Marketing, Small Business Marketing, Advertising Management, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Brand Management, Retail Management, Shopping Mall Management, Marketing Management, Internet Marketing, Franchising Management, and Marketing Strategy.

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PERSONAL Date of Birth: CITIZENSHIP: Ethnicity: Family: Hobbies: Multilingual:

December 1, 1954 UNITED STATES CITIZEN Asian Indian Yasmeen (Wife),Iqbal (23 years old Son),Afzal (17 years old Son). Traveling Globally and Tasting Gourmet Food Around the World Fluent in Three Languages (English, Urdu and Hindi) at all levels AMERICAN REFERENCES

Prof. Dr. Subhash C. Jain Professor and Director Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) School of Business University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269 -1041 Tel: (860)-486-4134 Email: [email protected] Dr. Matthew H. Roy Associate Dean Earle P. Charlton College of Business University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 Tel: 508-999-8409 Email: [email protected] Prof. Dr. John A. Parnell Belk Endowed Chair of Management School of Business University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC 28372 Tel: (910)-521-6465 Email: [email protected] Dr. Wolfgang Hinck President (2006—2007) Federation of Business Disciplines Department of Marketing College of Business Louisiana State University in Shreveport Shreveport, LA 71115 Tel: (318) 797-5268 Email: [email protected]

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Prof. Dr. Shawn M. Carraher Virginia Brewczynski Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies School of Business Cameron University Lawton, OK 73505 Tel: (580) 581-2367 Email: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL REFERENCES Prof. Dr. C. P. Rao, (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chappel Hill) Professor of Marketing & Director Case Research and Teaching Unit College of Business Administration Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5486 Safat, Kuwait-13055 Email: [email protected] Prof. Dr. Said M. Elfakhani, (Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas), Associate Dean Suleiman Olayan School of Business American University of Beirut Beirut, Lebanon Email: [email protected] Dr. Imad J. Zbib, (Ph.D., University of North Texas), Assistant Vice President for Regional External Programs Chair, Department of Marketing and Management Suleiman Olayan School of Business American University of Beirut Beirut, Lebanon Email: [email protected] Prof. Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim, (Ph.D., University of Dundee, UK), Dean School of Management Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Mindan, Penang, Malaysia Email: [email protected] Dr. Demetris Vrontis, (Ph.D., Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) Dean School of Business Administration Intercollege (to be Renamed as International University of Cyprus in Fall 2007) Room: EU209C, Europa Building 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, P.O.Box 24005, 1700 Nicosia, Cyprus Email: [email protected]

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