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CURRICULUM VITAE

VINOD KUMAR Eric Sprott School of Business Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6

Phone: (613) 520- 2600 ext. 2379 Fax: (613) 520-2532 E-Mail: [email protected] Personal website : www.carleton.ca/~vkumar

A) EDUCATION:

Ph.D. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada M.Eng. University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A. B.Eng. I.I.T., Roorkee, India

B) EMPLOYMENT:

1) ACADEMIC

1993- Present: Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa 1995- 2005: Director, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa 1987- 1993: Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa 1986- Present: Head, Manufacturing Systems Centre, Carleton University, Ottawa 1984-1987: Assistant Professor, School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa 1983-1984: Sessional Lecturer, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg 1981-1984: Research Associate, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

2) INDUSTRIAL

1982-1984: Production Control Manager, Shur - Lift Industries Ltd., Winnipeg (medium size; hydraulic cylinder manufacturing plant) Senior level position directly reporting to the Vice-President. In charge of four departments: production-planning and control; purchasing; warehousing, receiving and shipping; computer systems

1 C) PROFESSIONAL HONOURS

 Research Achievement Award, Carleton University, 2015-16.  Invited Guest Lecture under International Outreach Series, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida-India, November, 2015.

 Key Note Speaker at 2015 International Conference on Business Management & IS (ICBMIS-2015), Singapore, November, 2015.

 Chair and Key Note Speaker at 2015 SIE Conferences on Project Management, Singapore, August, 2015.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Challenges in the Implementation of Cloud ERP”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 36, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Canada, June 13- 16, 2015.

 Co- Chair and Key Note Speaker at 2014 SIE Conferences, Seoul, Korea, April 2014.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “A Taxonomy of Manufacturing Strategies in Canada”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 35, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Muskoka, Canada, May 9-12, 2014.  Invited Speaker and Session Chair at 2013 International Conference on Business Management and Information Systems, IMT- Dubai, November 2013.

 General Chair and Key Note Speaker at 2013 SIE Conferences (ICCET2013, ICMEP2013, ICSIC2013), Kanyakumari, India, June 22-23, 2013.  Best Paper Award to the paper, “ Developing Citizen-Centric Service: Adoption Behaviour for Mobile Health”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “ Perishable Product Supply Chains: A Review”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013.  Key Note Speaker and Session Chair at 2013 International Conference of Society of Management and Behavioural Science, Noida-NCR, March 2013.

 Key Note Speaker at 2012 International Conference on Business Management & Information Systems, Singapore, November 2012.

 General Chair and Key Note Speaker at 2012 SIE Conferences (ICAIT2012, 2 ICFIE2012, ICDCE2012, ICMSC2012), Hong Kong, June 2012.

 “Best Professor in Supply Chain Management” Award by World Education Congress 2012, Mumbai, India, June 2012.

 Guest Editor: Special Issue of International Journal of Electronic Government Research (IJEGR), Vol. 7, No. 1, 2012.

 Distinguished Speaker, Annual Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), St. Jones, Canada, June 2012.  Best Paper Award to the paper, “Supply Chain Sustainability Framework: An Empirical Study”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 33, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s NFL, Canada, June 8-11 2012.  Honourable Mention Award to the paper, “An Exploration of the Gap between the Supply Chain and finance Functions in Canadian Enterprises”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 33, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), St. John’s NFL, Canada. June 8-12, 2012.

 Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2012. To the paper “Champions in Transition: The Role of Process Orientation”, The TQM Journal, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 326-342, 2011.

 Key Note address at Opening Session of 2011 International Conference on Business, Management and Governance (ICBMG), Chennai, India, December 2011

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Supply Chain Performance Improvement Through Business Process Orientation: An Empirical Investigation”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 32, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, July 2011.  Best Paper Award to the paper, “Manufacturing Strategy, Manufacturing Capability and Firm’s Performance: an Empirical Investigation”, Global Business and Social Science Research Conference, Beijing, China, June 20-21, 2011.

 Key Note address at Opening Session of IEEE International Conference, Chengdu, PRC April 2011

 Key Note short address on Graduate Mentorship at 15-Year of PhD Celebrations, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa, March 2011.

 Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award, Carleton University, 2010-11 3  Best Paper Award to the paper, “Manufacturing Strategy Development: A Perspective of Senior Management in Canada”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Measuring the Impact of Technical and Social Capability Fit on Software Product Development Team Performance: A Profile Deviation Approach”, Vol. 31, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010.  Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2010 to the paper. “Impact of TQM on Company’s Performance”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management (IJQRM), Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 23-37, 2009.

 Outstanding Research Award to the paper, “Innovation Process in Canadian and US Hotels”, Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF), Atlantic City. Jan 6-9, 2009.

 Best Paper Award, “The Value of Information Sharing in Supply Chains: An Empirical Study”, Proceedings of Seventh Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply Chain Management, McMaster University, Toronto, October 28-30, 2009.

 Honourable Mention Award to the paper, “Factors Influencing the Development of Manufacturing Strategy: An Empirical Investigation”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009.

 Best Paper Award, “Comparison of Internet-Based Technology Contribution to Product Quality in Global and Local NPD Teams”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Comparison of Internet-Based Techno logy Contribution to Product Quality in Global and Local NPD Teams”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009.

 Outstanding Research Award to the paper, “Innovation Process in Canadian and US Hotels”, Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF), Atlantic City. Jan 6-9, 2009.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Achieving Alignment between Manufacturing 4 and Marketing Through Positioning Strategy”, Proceedings of the Applied Business and Entrepreneurship Association International Conference, Hawaii, Nov 16-20, 2008.

 Mccarthy Tetrault Award of Recognition, Indo Canada Ottawa Business Chamber, 2008

 Research Achievement Award, Carleton University, 2007-2008.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Effect of flexibility – strategy alignment on supply chain performance”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

 Honourable Mention Award to the paper, “A review of dominant open source software business models”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Achieving Alignment between Manufacturing and Marketing Through Positioning Strategy”, Proceedings of the Applied Business and Entrepreneurship Association International Conference, Hawaii, Nov 16-20, 2008.

 Honourable Mention Award to the paper “Measurement of business process orientation and its correlation with enterprise system implementation”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

 Key Note address at Concluding Session of International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Marketing , IMT, Ghaziabad, April 2008

 Key Note address at Award Ceremony Banquet of PhD Symposium, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa, April 2008.

 Leadership Seminar on “Manufacturing Flexibility 101: What have we learnt in last 25 years”, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa, 2007.

 University Nominee for Ontario Premier’s Discovery Award, 2007.

 Honourable Mention Award to the paper, "Enhancing ERP systems for SOX compliance", Proceedings of Information Systems Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

 Best Paper Award to the paper "Organizational characteristics of B2B adopters in 5 the Canadian manufacturing sector", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

 "Amity Academic Excellence Award" at the 8th International Business Horizon INBUSH 2006 held in Noida, New Delhi for "unrelenting efforts in pursuits of excellence and their singular efforts to make management education globally competitive".

 Best Paper Award to the paper, “Implementation of Quality Management Practice in e- Commerce”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.

 Honourable Mention Award to the paper, “Mission Critical System Replacement under Risk”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.

 Best Paper Award to a paper “A PLS Model of the Organizational Determinants of Integrated Product Development Diffusion”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005.

 Best Paper Award to a paper “Risk Integrated Framework for R&D Portfolio Management”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005.

 Honourable Mention Award to a paper " Managing Supply Chain Partnerships: A Framework for Optimal Success", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Quebec, 2004.

 Best Paper Award to a paper " Latent Structural Modeling: Choosing between Structural Equation Modeling and Partial Least Squares,” Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 2002.

 Research Achievement Award, Carleton University, 2001-2002.

 Honourable Mention Award to a paper “Analyzing Project Success-Failure with Paired Data: The Logistic Regression Approach”, Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, London, 2001.

 Honourable Mention Award to a paper “An Empirical Investigation of the ERP Adoption Process in Canadian Organizations”, Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, London, 6 2001.

 Honourable Mention Award to a paper “Expediting Defence Innovations: A Canadian Experience”, Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1996.

 Research Achievement Award, Carleton University, 1993.

 Best Paper Award to a paper "Technological Innovation Diffusion: A Framework for Generating New Models", Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1991.

 Scholarly Achievement Award, Carleton University, 1987-88.

 Best Paper Award to a paper "Maximum Entropy Applications for Queue Length Distributions of the M/G/1 Queueing System", Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1988.

 Scholarly Achievement Award, Carleton University, 1985-86.

 Award of Excellence to a paper "Mean Production Rate for a Flexible Manufacturing System", Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1985.

 Outstanding Teaching Performance appraisal, Industrial Engineering graduating class, University of Manitoba, 1984.

D) PUBLICATIONS

i) Life-time summary

Papers in refereed journals 142 Journal Papers under Review 10 Papers in refereed proceedings 205 Edited conference proceedings 4 Monographs/ Books 20 Chapters in edited books 43 Technical reports 12 Working Papers 7 Consulting projects with industry 20 Papers presented >100 Workshops presented 12 PhD thesis supervision - completed 13 - in progress 3 MMS/MBA theses supervisions - completed 26 7

MBA/MA/MMS projects supervisions - completed 184

1. Refereed Scholarly Publications

Articles in Refereed Journals

[Journal Articles ‘Published’ in 2016 and ‘in Press’ for 2016-17]

V. Kumar, M. A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and A Persaud, “Promotional Marketing Review through Mobile Phone SMS: A Cross Cultural Examination of Consumer Acceptance”, Transnational Corporations Review, Accepted March 2016 (in Press 2016).

Z. Ahmed, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Managing Critical Success Factors for IS Implementation: A Stakeholder Engagement and Control Perspective”, Canadian Journal of Administrative Science (CJAS), Accepted July, 2016 (in Press 2017).

S. Gupta, S.C. Misra, A. Singh, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Identification of Chall enges and their Ranking in the Implementation of Cloud ERP: A Comparative Stu dy for SMEs and Large Organizations”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Accepted in June 2016. (in Press 2016)

H. Mann, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and I. J. Mann, "Providing Custom Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions: Benefits and Challenges", International Journal of Information Technology and Management (IJITM), Accepted Mar 2016 (in Press 2016).

M. A. Shareef, Y. K. Dwivedi, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Reformation of Public Service to Meet Citizens’ Needs as Customers: Evaluating SMS as an Alternative Service Delivery Channel", Journal of Computers in Human Behavior, Accepted March 2016 (in Press 2016).

S. Koul, H. N. Perikamna, U. Kumar , and V. Kumar, “Enhancing BRICS Integration: A Cloud-based Green Supply Chain Concept”, International Journal of Information Technology and Management, Accepted December 2015 (in Press 2016). H. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar and I.J.S. Mann, “Perishable Supply Chain”, Change Management: An International Journal, Accepted January 2016 (in Press 2016). S. Saadi, S. Dutta, N. Essaddam, and V. Kumar, “Does Electronic Trading Matter to Stock Market Efficiency and Conditional Volatility? Evidence from Toronto St

8 ock Exchange" in Research in International Business and Finance, Accepted November 2015 (in Press 2016).

M. A. Shareef, Y. K. Dwivedi, and V. Kumar, “Exploring Multichannel: Strategy and Consumer Behavior”, The Marketing Review, Vol. 16, No. 3 (in Press 2016). (KW: Technology, Innovation, e-Business)

H. Sato., Y. Dong, and V. Kumar, “A Principle Component Analysis Approach to Measure Contribution of Shinkin Banks to Regional Economics Northeast Area of Japan”, Innovation and Supply Chain Management, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 019-029, 2016.

Z. Ahmed, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “COTS Implementation through Process and Control Perspective: A Canadian Government Case”, Journal of Information Technology CA Research (JITCAR), Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 72-92, 2016.

Y. Dong, S. Sato, V. Kumar, and K. Hoshino “Definition and Verification of Workers’ Aptitude Toward Assembly Tasks in Production Cells”, Innovation and Supply Chain Management, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 043-052, 2016.

K. Fantazy, S. Tipu, and V. Kumar, “Conceptualizing the relative openness of the supply chain and its impact on organizational performance”, Benchmarking: an International Journal, Vol. 23, No. 5, pp. 1264-85, 2016.

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, Y. K. Dwivedi and B. Mukerji, “Challenge in Traditional Service Delivery for Diabetes Management: Mobile Health, a Technology Driven System, is the Alternative?, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management , Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 376-377, 2016. (KW: Technology, Innovation, e-Business)

A.A. Al-Athmay, K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, “E-government Adoption and User’s Satisfaction: An Empirical Investigation”, EuroMed Journal of Business, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 57-83, 2016.

[Journal Articles Published till 2015]

S. Sharma and V. Kumar, "Optimal Selection of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers using Quality Function Deployment and Taguchi Loss Function", Benchmarking: an International Journal , Vol. 22, No. 7, pp. 1281-1300, 2015. (KW: POM)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar and Y. K. Dwivedi, “Consumer Online Purchase Behavior: Perception versus Expectation”, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 275-288, 2015.

9 (KW: Technology, Innovation, e-Business)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Predicting Mobile Health Adoption Behavior: A Demand Side Perspective”, Journal of Customer Behaviour, Vol. 13, 3, pp.187-205, 2014. (KW: Technology, Innovation, e-Business)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, Y. K. Dwivedi, and U. Kumar, “Service Delivery Through Mobile-government (mGov): Driving Factors and Cultural Impacts”, Information Systems Frontiers: A Journal of Research and Innovation, On-line, 19 September, 2014.(Innovation, IS, E-Business)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and Y.K. Dwivedi, “Factors Affecting Citiz en Adoption of Transactional Electronic Government", Journal of Enterprise Infor mation Management, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 385- 401, 2014. (KW: E-Business, IS, P OM)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, Y. K. Dwivedi, and U. Kumar, “Global Service Quality of Business-to-consumer Electronic-Commerce, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM), Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 1-34, 2014.(KW: e-Business, IS, POM)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Application of Behavioural Theory in Predicting Consumer Adoption Behaviour", Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR) Management, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 36-54, 2013. (KW: E-Business, I S, OB)

R. Pollanen, B. Maheshwari, and V. Kumar, “Regulatory Control Implementation Experiences: Accounting and Information Systems Perspective”, International Journal of Management Accounting Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 7-30, 2013.

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "The Relationship between Quality Management Practices and Innovation", Journal of Operations Management, Vol. 30, No. 4, pp. 295-315, 2012. (KW: POM, Innovation)

V. Kumar, D. Y. Kim, and U. Kumar, “Quality Management in Research & Development”, International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 156-174, 2012.

M. A. Shareef and V. Kumar, Prevent/Control Identity Theft: Impact on Trust and Consumers’ Purchase Intention in B2C EC, Information Resources Management Journal, Vol. 25, No. 3, 30-60, 2012.

D. Groisbois, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Extent of Internet-based Technology Use in New Product Development Projects in Canada and the United States”, Jindal Journal of Business Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-19, 2012. (Innovation,

10 Technology)

M. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Alignment between Social and Technical Capability in Software Development Teams: An Empirical Study", Team Performance Management, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 7-26, 2012.

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, K. Fantazy, and M. Akhter, “Agile Software Development Practices: Evolution, Principles, and Criticisms”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management (IJQRM), Vol. 29, No. 9, pp. 972- 980, 2012. (KW: POM, IS)

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar “Exploring New Supply Chain Strategies in Manufacturing SME”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 134-151, 2011. (KW: POM)

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Performance Realization Framework for Implementing ISO 9000”, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 383-404, 2011 (KW: POM).

U. Kumar, K. M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar “Champions in Transition: The Role of Process Orientation”, The TQM Journal, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 326-342, 2011. (KW: POM, Innovation). Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2012.

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The Impact of Information Sharing on Supply Chain Performance”, International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 274-296, 2011 (KW: POM, OB, IS)

M. A. Shareef, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and Y.K. Dwivedi, “E-government Adoption Model (GAM): Differing Service Maturity Levels”, Government Information Quarterly, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 17-35, 2011. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. A. Shareef, "Electronic Government Adoption: Controlling Effects of Demographic Factors”, Amity Global Business Review, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 30-40, 2011. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)

A. Das, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The role of leadership competencies for implementing Total Quality Management (TQM): an empirical study in Thai manufacturing industry”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management,, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 195-219, 2011. (KW: POM, OB)

M. A. Shareef, N. Archer, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Developing Fundamental Capabilities for Successful E-Government Implementation”, International Journal of Public Policy, Vol. 6, No. 3/4, pp. 318-335, 2010. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)

11 B. Mukerji, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “The Impact of Various Dimensions of Manufacturing Capability on Commercialization Performance: Evidence from Canadian Manufacturing Sector”, Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 1-10, 2010. (KW: POM, Innovation)

D. de Grosbois, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Internet-based technology use and new product time-to-market: the moderating effect of product innovativeness”, International Journal of Innovation Management, Vol.14, No. 5, pp. 915-946, 2010. (Technology, Innovation)

H. Mann, U. Kumar, V., Kumar, and I.J.S. Mann, “Drivers of Sustainable Supply Chain Management”, The IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 52-63, 2010.(KW: POM)

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Performance Assessment Framework for Supply Chain Partnership”, Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 187-195, 2010. (KW: POM)

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Supply Management Practices and Performance in the Canadian Hospitality Industry”, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol. 29, pp. 685-693, 2010. (KW: POM)

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and S.A. Murphy, “European Foundation for Quality Management Business Excellence Model: An Integrative Review and Research Agenda”, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 27, No. 6, pp. 684-701, 2010 (KW: POM).

A. Das, V. Kumar, and G.C. Saha, “Retail service quality in the context of transition economies”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Vol. 27, No. 6, pp. 658-683, 2010. (KW: POM)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Identifying Some Critical Changes Required in Adopting Agile Practices in Traditional Software Development Projects”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Vol. 27, No. 4, 2010. (KW: POM, IS).

S.C. Misra, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Modeling Critical Challenges Required for Adopting Agile Software Development Practices in Projects Practicing Traditional Plan Driven Practices”, Software Quality Professional Journal, American Society for Quality Publication, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 20-32, 2010.

B. Mukerji, B. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Open Source Software: Emerging Business Models”, Int. J. of Information and Decision Sciences (IJIDS), Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 319-339, 2010. (IS, e-Commerce).

12 B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Delineating the ERP Institutionalization Process: Go-Live to Effectiveness”, Business Process Management Journal, Vol.16, No. 4, pp. 744-771, 2010. (IS, e-Commerce).

V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, K. M. Lavassani and U. Kumar, "Unleashing Process Orientation: A Comparative Study of Enterprise System Implementation in Canadian and US Firms", Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 315-332, 2010. (KW: Innovation, Information System, POM)

M.S. Hossain, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Innovation Process in Canadian and US Hotels”, Global Journal of Business Research, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp.127-137, 2010. (KW: Innovation, Technology) (Won the Outstanding Research Award at the Global Conference on Business and Finance, 2009)

K. M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Electronic collaboration Ontology: The Case of Readiness Analysis of Electronic Marketplace Adoption”, The Journal of Management and Organization, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 454-466, 2010. (KW: Innovation, e-Business)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, A. H. Chowdhury, and S. C. Misra, “E- Government Implementation Perspective: Setting Objective and Strategy”, To appear in International Journal of Electronic Government Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 59-77, 2010. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)

[Journal Articles Published in 2009]

S. Dutta and V. Kumar, “Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) by R&D Intensive Firms”, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 1-37, 2009. (KW: Technology, Management)

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Framework of Intellectual Capital Management Based on ISO 9001 Quality Management System: The Case Study of ISO 9001 Certified Public R&D Institute”, International Journal of Knowledge and Process Management, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 162-173, 2009. (KW: Innovation, Technology)

J. deGrosbois and V. Kumar, “The Role of Knowledge Management in Nuclear Power Plant Organizational Performance”, International Journal of Nuclear Knowledge Management, Vol. 3, No. 2., pp. 137-156, 2009.

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Modeling Factors that will Influence Success of Projects that want to Adopt Agile Software Development Practices",

13 Journal of Systems and Software, Vol. 82, No. 9, pp. 1869-90, 2009. (KW: POM, IS)

K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, and U. Kumar, “Development of Measurement Model for Identity Fraud: A Factor Analysis Approach”, The Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 364-386, 2009. (KW: Innovation, POM)

D. Kim, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and Y.H. Hwang, “A Linkage Model for Integrated Application of Intellectual Capital Management and the EFQM Business Excellence Model: The Case of an ISO 9001 Certified Public R&D Organization”, International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 303-323, 2009. (KW: Innovation, Technology)

I.J.S. Mann, S.A. Murphy, and V. Kumar, “Unit of Analysis: The Case of Performance Measurement in Supply Chain Management”, The IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. VI, Nos. 3 & 4, pp. 41-56, 2009.(KW: POM, Research Methods)

K. M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “'Developments in Theories of Supply Chain Management: The Case of B2B Electronic Marketplace Adoption”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Vol. 9, No. 6, pp. 85-98, 2009. (KW: Innovation, POM)

B. Movahedi, K. M. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, “Transition to B2B E-Marketplace Enabled Supply Chain: Readiness Assessment and Succeess Factors”, The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 75-88, 2009. (KW: Innovation, POM)

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and S.C. Misra, “The Impact of Strategy and Information Systems Flexibility on Performance in the Supply Chain Context: A Path Analysis Approach”, International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vo. 3, No. 1, pp. 119-133, 2009. (KW: POM)

I. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann “Porter's Generic Strategies and their Application in Supply Chain Management”, NSHM Journal of Management Research and Applications (NJMRA),, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-20, 2009. (KW: Management, Operations)

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "An Empirical Study of the Relationships among Strategy, Flexibility and Performance in the Supply chain Context", Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 177- 188, 2009. (KW: POM, Strategy)

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and I. Butt, “Achieving Alignment between Manufacturing

14 and Marketing Through Positioning Strategy”, Indian Journal of Economics and Business, pp. 83-95, March 2009. (KW: Marketing, POM, Strategy and Policy)

D. Kim, and V. Kumar, “A Framework for Prioritization of Intellectual Capital Indicator in R&D”, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 277-293, 2009. (KW: Innovation, Technology)

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, D. de Grosbois, and F. Choisne, “Continuous Improvement of Performance Measurement by TQM Adopters”, Total Quality Management, Vol. 20, No. 6., pp. 603-616, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation)

K. M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Developments in Analysis of Multiple Response Survey Data in Categorical Data Analysis: The case of Enterprise System Implementation in Large North American Firms”, Journal of Applied Quantitative Methods, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 45-53, 2009. (KW: Statistics, IS, POM)

M.A. Shareef, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and Y.K. Dwivedi, “Identifying Critical Factors for Adoption of E-Government”, Electronic Government: An International Journal, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 70- 96, 2009. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)

V. Kumar, F. Choisne, D. de Grosbois, and U. Kumar, “Impact of TQM on Company’s Performance”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management (IJQRM), Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 23-37, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation)

[Articles Published in 2008]

V. Kumar, R. Pollanen, and B. Maheshwari, “Challenges in Enhancing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Analogous Canadian Regulations”, Management Research News, Vol. 31, No. 10, pp. 758-773, 2008. (KW: IS, Management)

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Comparison of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Model and the Intellectual Capital Management Model”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 177-186, 2008. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

M.A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Role of Different Electronic- Commerce (EC) Quality Factors on Purchase Decision: A Developing Country Perspective”, Journal of Electronic Commerce Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 92- 113, 2008. (KW: E-Business, IS, Technology)

M.A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “New Product Development Strategy: A Case Study in a Textile/Apparel Company”, International Journal of Technology,

15 Knowledge and Society, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 31-36, 2008. (KW: Innovation, Technology, POM)

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Socio-Economic Theory of Organizational Culture”, Journal of the World Universities Forum, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-10., 2008. (KW: Management, Business & Society)

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and S.C. Misra, “The Role of E-Sellers’ Overall Reputation on Trust Formation, Purchase Intention and Purchase Satisfaction: A Developing Country Perspective”, International Journal of Electronic Marketing & Retailing, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 105-134, 2008. (KW: E- Business, IS, Marketing)

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Quality Practice in the Industrial Sector of Bangladesh”, International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 364-380, 2008. (KW: Innovation, Technology, POM)

H. Mann, U. Kumar, I.J.S. Mann, and S.K. Das, “The Changing Face of the Indian Railways”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Vol. 8, No. 9, pp.43-58, 2008. (KW: Innovation, Technology, Management)

I.J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann, “Supply Chains: An Organization Theory Perspective”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Vol. 8, No. 8, pp.81-94, 2008. (KW: POM, Organization Theory)

V. Kumar, D. de Grosbois, F. Choisne, and U. Kumar “Performance Measurement by TQM Adopters”, The TQM Journal, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 209-222, 2008. (KW: POM, Innovation)

M. A. Shareef., V. Kumar, U. Kumar, Y. K. Dwivedi, and S. Kabiraj, “Studying the Application of Survival Analysis: Modeling the Survivability of e-Commerce” International Journal of Business Insights and Transformation, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 10-17, 2008 (KW: e-Business, POM)

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Modeling Strategic Actor Relationships for Risk Management in Organization Undergoing BPR”, Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 65-84, 2008. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar “The e-Government and e-Governance: Conceptual Alignment or Subtle Difference”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture, and Change Management, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 129-136, 2008. (KW: Technology, Innovation Management)

16 U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and D. de Grosbois, “ Development of Technological Capability by Cuban Hospitality Organizations”, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 12-22, 2008. (KW: Technology, Innovation)

[Articles Published in 2007 and prior]

S. C. Misra, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "An Agent Oriented Modeling for Risk Analysis and Control in Software Projects", International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 89-98, 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

V. Kumar, B. Mukerji, I. Butt, and A. Persaud, “Factors for Successful e- Government Adoption: A Conceptual Framework”, Electronic Journal of e- Government, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 63-76, 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation, E- Business)

S. C. Misra, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and M.A. Shareef, "Risk Management Models in Software Engineering", International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 59-70, 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar , ”A Strategic Modelling Technique for Information Security Risk Assessment”, Information Management and Computer Security, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 64-77, 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation, Information System)

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar , "An Actor-dependency Technique for Analyzing and Modeling Early-phase Requirements of Organizational Change Management due to Information System Adoption", Journal of Modeling in Management, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 215-231, 2006. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

U. Kumar, S. Dutta, K. Fantazy and V. Kumar, “State Sponsored Large Scale Technology Transfer Project in a Developing Country Context”, Journal of Technology Transfer, Vol. 31, pp. 1-13, July 2006. (KW: Technology, Innovation)

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar , ”A Conceptual Continuous Process Improvement Framework for Software Innovation”, International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 314-331, 2006. (KW: Technology, Innovation, Information System)

17 T. Boyle, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Concurrent Engineering Teams II: Organizational Determinants of Usage”, Team Performance Management, Vol. 12, No. 5/6, pp. 125-137, 2006 (KW: Technology, Innovation, Organization Behaviour).

Boyle, T. A., Kumar, V., and Kumar, U, "Determinants of Integrated Product Development Diffusion", R&D Management, Vol. 35, No. 1, 2006. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, and T. Boyle, "Implementation & Management. of Supply Chain Flexibility: A Conceptual Framework", Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 303-319, 2006. (KW: POM, e-Business, Innovation)

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Optimizing Success in Supply Chain Partnerships", Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 277-291, 2006. (KW: POM, e-Business, Management)

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and R. Mishra, “Goal Driven Measurement Framework for Software Innovation Process”, Journal of Information Technology Management, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 30-42, 2005. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)

T. Boyle, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Concurrent Engineering Teams I: Organizational Determinants of Usage”, Team Performance Management, Vol. 11, No. 7/8, 263-279, 2005 (KW: Technology, Innovation, Organization Behaviour).

T. Boyle, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Organizational Contextual Determinants of Cross-Functional NPD Team Support”, Team Performance Management, Vol. 11, No. 1/2, 27-39, 2005. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

T. R. Madanmohan, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Import-led Technological Capability: A Comparative Analysis of Indian and Indonesian Manufacturing Firms”, Technovation - The International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 24, No. 12, 979-993, 2004. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)

U. Kumar, M. Maheshwari and, V. Kumar, “A Framework for Achieving E- business Success”, Journal of Industry and Higher Education, Vol. 18, No. 1, 47- 51, 2004. (KW: Technology, Innovation, e-Business)

V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “An Investigation of Critical management Issues in ERP Implementation: Empirical Evidence from Canadian Organizations,” Technovation - The International Journal of Technological

18 Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 23, 793-807, 2003.

V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Adoption Process: A Survey of Canadian Organizations”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 40, No. 3, 509-523, 2002.

V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “ERP Systems Implementation: Best Practices in Canadian Government Organizations,” Government Information Quarterly, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2002.

J. de Grosbois, R. Basso, A. Hepburn and V. Kumar, “Plant Control System Upgrade in the Context of Industry Trends Towards Plant Life-Extension,” CNS Bulletin, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2002.

J. de Grosbois, A. Hepburn, H. Storey, and V. Kumar, “Control System Upgrades Support Better Plant Economics,” CNS Bulletin, Vol. 23, No. 2, 2002.

V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, “Coordination, Control, and Innovative Performance of Globally Distributed R&D Labs of Multinational Corporations”, Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 57-75, 2002.

V. Kumar, T.R. Madanmohan, D. Cray, and U. Kumar, “Key Determinants of the Mode of International Technology Transfer: Evidence from India and Turkey”, International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Vol.1, Nos. 1/2, pp. 122-145, 2002.

V. Kumar and T.A. Boyle, “A Quality Management Implementation Framework for Manufacturing-Based R&D Environments”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 336-359, 2001.

A.N.S. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Harnessing Scientific and Technological (S&T) Knowledge for the Rapid Deployment of Global Innovations”, Engineering Management Journal, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 12-18, 2001.

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and A.N.S. Persaud, “Building Technological Capability Through Importing Technology: The Case of Indonesian Manufacturing Industry”, Journal of Technology Transfer, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 5-24, March-April 1999.

S. Murphy and V. Kumar, “The Front End of New Product Development: A Canadian Survey”, R&D Management, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 5-15, 1997.

V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud and U. Kumar, “Stopping an R&D Project”, IEEE Potentials, April-May 1997.

19 V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, "To Terminate or Not an Ongoing R&D Project: A Managerial Dilemma", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 43, No. 3, pp. 273-284, 1996.

S. Murphy and V. Kumar, “The Role of Predevelopment Activities and Firm Attributes in New Product Development”, Technovation - The International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 16, No. 8, pp. 431-441, 1996.

V. Kumar, S. Murphy, and S. Loo, “An Investment Decision Process: The Case of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Canadian Manufacturing Firms”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 947-958, 1996.

V. Kumar, S. Mathur, and U. Kumar, “An Overview of the Innovation Process in the Canadian Electronic and Telecommunication (E&T) Industry”, Engineering Management Journal , Vol. 6, pp. 23-30, 1994.

V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, "On Improving Efficiency of Defence Innovation Process: An Empirical Framework", Technovation - The International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 311-322, 1994.

D. Gerwin, V. Kumar, and S. Pal, "Transfer of Technology from Canadian Universities to Industry", Journal of Technology Transfer, Vol. 17, No. 2, 1992.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "Technological Innovation Diffusion: The Proliferation of Substitution Models and Easing the User's Dilemma", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 158-168, 1992.

J.N. Kapur, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Some Possible Models for Technological Innovation Diffusion:Exploiting Analogous Characteristics of Entropic Measures", Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 51, pp. 202-208, 1992.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Innovation Diffusion: Some New Technological Substitution Models", Journal of Mathematical Sociology, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 175-194, 1992.

J.N. Kapur, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Relationship Amongst Technological Substitution Models of Innovation Diffusion", Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 81-98, 1991.

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and K. Hoshino, "An Application of the Entropy Maximization Approach in Shopping Area Planning", International Journal of

20 General Systems, Vol. 16, pp. 25-42, 1989.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "An Inventory Model with an Uncertain Match Between the Amount Requisitioned and the Amount Received", Computers and Industrial Engineering: An International Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 27-36, 1989.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "Queue Length Distributions of the M/G/1 queueing System: Some Information Theoretic Approximations", International Journal of Management and Systems, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 99-111, 1988. (Won the Best Paper Award at Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference, 1988)

V. Kumar, "Measurement of Loading and Operations Flexibility in Flexible Manufacturing Systems: An Information Theoretic Approach", Annals of Operations Research, Vol. 15, pp. 65-80, 1988.

V. Kumar, "Entropic Measures of Manufacturing Flexibility", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 25, No. 7, pp. 957-966, 1987.

V. Kumar, J.N. Kapur, and O. Hawaleshka, "On the Interrelationship between Semi-open and Closed Queueing Network Models for the Flexible Manufacturing System", Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 167-187, 1987.

J.N. Kapur, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "A Measure of Mutual Divergence among a Number of Probability Distributions", International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 597-608, 1987.

V. Kumar, J.N. Kapur, and O. Hawaleshka, "On throughput and Congestion Measures for Closed and Semi-Open Network of Queues Models for Flexible Manufacturing Systems", Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 22, pp. 119-139, 1987.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, “Some Normalized Measures of Directed Divergence", International Journal of General Systems, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 5-16, 1987.

V. Kumar and J.N. Kapur, "Measures of Performance for a Flexible Manufacturing System", Defence Science Journal, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 367-380, 1986.

V. Kumar, O. Hawaleshka, and J.N. Kapur, "Expected Production Function and Mean Queue Lengths for a Flexible Manufacturing System," Indian Journal of Technology, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 47-52, 1986.

V. Kumar and J.N. Kapur, "An Algorithm for Calculating Expected Production

21 Function and Other Similar Functions for a Flexible Manufacturing System", Defence Science Journal, Vol. 36, No. 3, pp. 243-255, 1986.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Normalized Measures of Entropy", International Journal of General Systems, Vol.12, No. 1, pp. 55-69, 1986.

V. Kumar and J.N. Kapur, "A New Derivation of Product-Form Probability Distribution for Queueing Networks", Indian Journal of Management and Systems, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 109-118, 1985.

J. N. Kapur, V. Kumar, and O. Hawaleshka, "Maximum Entropy Principle in Flexible Manufacturing Systems", Defence Science Journal, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 11-18, 1985.

J.N. Kapur and V. Kumar, "On the Distribution of the Number of Busy Machines in a Flexible Manufacturing System", Indian Journal of Management and Systems, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 12-25, 1985.

J.N. Kapur, V. Kumar, and O. Hawaleshka, "On the Closed Network-of-Queues Model for a Flexible Manufacturing System", Journal of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 173-181, 1984.

J.N. Kapur, O. Hawaleshka, and V. Kumar, "Mean value Analysis of a Closed Queueing Network Model of a Flexible Manufacturing System", Indian Journal of Technology, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 1-11, 1984.

Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings

Y. Dong and V. Kumar, “Measuring Workers’ Endurance and its Impact on Productivity of Production Cells”, Asia-SAME transactions on Engineering Sciences, ISSN: 2377-8970, Beijing, China, August 2016. S. Koul, H.N. Perikamana, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “BRICS Trade-Potential of the Green Supply Chain Management”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Management in a Global World (IJACMT), Noida, India, Dec. 2015. Y. Dong, X. Hao, S. Sato and V. Kumar: "An Attempt and Issues to Measure Workers' Aptitude Toward Assembly Tasks in Production Cells", Proceedings of the 5th IEEE International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Service Sciences (LISS2015), Barcelona, Spain, pp.773-777, July 25-30, 2015. H. Mann, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and I. Mann, “Agility and Flexibility: Mapping the Constructs”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 35, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Muskoka, Canada, May 9-12, 2014.

22 I. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann, “Sustainable Sully Chain Management: Development of a Framework”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 35, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Muskoka, Canada, May 9-12, 2014. V. Sharan, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and K. Fantazy, “A Taxonomy of Manufacturing Strategies in Canada”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 35, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Muskoka, Canada, May 9-12, 2014. (Won the Best Paper Award) K. Miri Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “An Empirical Investigation of the Role of Process Improvements in Organizational Supply Chain Performance”, Proceedings of 24th Annual Production and Operations Management Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 2013. V. Kumar, U. Kumar, M.A. Shareef, A. Chowdhury, and V. Sharan, “Developing Citizen-Centric Service: Adoption Behaviour for Mobile Health”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013. (Won the Best Paper Award) H. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and I. Mann, “Perishable Product Supply Chains: A Review”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013. (Won the Best Paper Award) K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, V, Sharan, “ Understanding Supply Chain Uncertainty: A system Perspective”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013. B. Maleki and V. Kumar,” A Fuzzy AHP Model for Process Selection in Education System”, Proceedings of the 9 th International Industrial Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, Jan 20-21, 2013. Vedmani, K. Fantazy, and V. Kumar, “Supply Chain Sustainability Framework: An Empirical Study”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 33, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s NFL, Canada, June 8-11 2012. (Won the Best Paper Award)

P. Cowan and V. Kumar, “An Exploration of the Gap between the Supply Chain and finance Functions in Canadian Enterprises”, Proceedings of Production and

23 Operations Management Division, Vol. 33, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), St. John’s NFL, Canada. June 8-12, 2012. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Supply Chain Performance Improvement Through Business Process Orientation: An Empirical Investigation”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 32, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, July 2011.(Manufacturing, POM) (Won the Best Paper Award)

K. Bruynson, B. Maheshwari, and V. Kumar, “Indicators for Supply Chain Performance”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 32, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, July 2011.(Manufacturing, POM)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Transaction Service in E-government: Extension of GAM Model”, Proceedings of the Technology & Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, July 2011. (e-Business, Management)

V. Kumar, U. Kumar and M. A. Shareef, “Electronic Government Adoption: Controlling Effects of Demographic Factors”, International Business Summit and Research Conference INBUSH (International Business Horizon), Amity in Noida, India, February 23-25, 2011.

R. Pollanen, Raili, K. Lapointe-Seguin, B. Maheshwari, Bharat, V. Kumar, “Accounting Reform in the Government of Canada: Empirical Evidence on Accrual Accounting Systems Implementaion” European Institute of Advanced Studies in Management, 6 th International Conference on Accounting, Auditing and Management in Public Sector Reforms, Copenhagen, September 2010.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, I. Butt, “Manufacturing Strategy Development: A Perspective of Senior Management in Canada”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (Manufacturing, POM, Management) (Won the Best Paper Award)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Citizens Adoption Behavior: Effects of Demographic Factors”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (e-Business, Management)

24 K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Achieving Supply Chain Performance through Business Process Orientation”, Production Operations Management Society, Vancouver, Canada, 2010.

K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Critical Analysis of the Supply Chain Management Theories: Toward the Stakeholder Theory”, Production Operations Management Society, Vancouver, Canada, 2010.

K. Fantazy, V. Sharan, V. Kumar, “An Integrated Framework for Conceiving and Managing Supply Chain Flexibility”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (Manufacturing, POM, Management) . M. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, “Measuring the Impact of Technical and Social Capability Fit on Software Product Development Team Performance: A Profile Deviation Approach”, Vol. 31, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (IS, Management) (Won the Best Paper Award)

B. Mukerji, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “The Role of manufacturing Capabilities Through Cost in Commercialization Performance”, Vol. 31, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (Manufacturing, Management)

V. Vedmani, V. Kumar, and K. Fantazy, “The Strategic Role of e-Procurement in a Supply Chain”, Proceedings of Seventh Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply Chain Management, McMaster University, Toronto, October 28-30, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Strategy)

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The Value of Information Sharing in Supply Chains: An Empirical Study”, Proceedings of Seventh Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply Chain Management, McMaster University, Toronto, October 28-30, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Strategy) (Won the Best Paper Award).

B. Movahedi, K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, “Exploring the role of Process Orientation in SCM Quality”, Proceedings of Seventh Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply Chain Management, McMaster University, Toronto, October 28-30, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation)

K. M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, “Developments in Theories of Supply Chain Management: The Case of B2B Electronic Marketplace 25 Adoption”, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, June 24-27, 2009, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. (KW: POM, Innovation, Organization Theory) B. Movahedi, K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, “Transition to B2B e- Marketplace Enabled Supply Chain: Readiness Assessment and Success Factors”, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, June 24-27, 2009, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.(KW: POM, E- Commerce, Innovation) U. Kumar, K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, and B. Movahedi, “Process Orientation in Enterprise System Implementation: A Path Analysis Approach”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Organization Theory)

V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K. M. Lavassani, “A Comparative Study on the Role of Process Orientation in Enterprise System Implementation: The Case of Canadian and US Firms”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Organization Theory)

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Framework of Performance Assessment in Supply Chain Partnership”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Organization Theory)

V. Kumar and V. Sharan, “Supply Chain Relationship: An Agency Theory Perspective”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Organization Theory)

T. Samant, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Operational and Management Challenges in a Warehouse – An Indian Case Study”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Management)

J. deGrobois and V. Kumar, “Understanding the Knowledge Management Link to Organizational Performance in Nuclear Power Plants”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Organization Theory, IS) 26 I.S. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann, “Porter’s Generic Strategies and their Application in Supply Chain Management”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Strategy, Organization Theory)

U. Kumar, V. Kumar and I Butt, “Factors Influencing the Development of Manufacturing Strategy: An Empirical Investigation”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Strategy) (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

D. deGrobois, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Comparison of Internet-Based Techno logy Contribution to Product Quality in Global and Local NPD Teams”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, IS, Organization Theory) (Won the Best Paper Award)

D. deGrobois, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Use of Internet Technologies in New Product Development Projects in Canada and the United States”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, IS, Organization Theory)

K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, and U. Kumar, “An Empirical Study on Measurement of Identity Fraud”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009. (KW: Innovation, IS, Organization Theory)

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and S. Sood, “Towards a Process Model for Managing Supply Chain Partnerships”, Proceedings of the PMAC’s 7 th Annual International Symposium on Supply Chain Management: Managing Global Supply Chain Networks in Uncertain Times, Toronto Canada, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Organization Theory)

B. Maheshwari, R. Pollanen, and V. Kumar, “Contrasting Information Systems and Financial Executive Perspectives on Implementing Regulatory Controls,” Proceedings of the 15th Americas Conference on Information Systems, San Francisco, USA, 2009. (KW: Finance, IS, Organization Theory)

H. Mann, U. Kumar and I. S. Mann, “Open Innovation: A Search for a Flexible Framework”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management

27 Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009. (KW: Technology, Innovation)

R. Pollanen, B. Maheshwari, and V. Kumar, “Regulatory internal control implementation in Canadian companies: accounting and information systems perspectives,” Proceedings of the Accounting Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009. (KW: Accounting, Management, IS)

A. Das, R. Haldar, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Impact of R&D Expenditure on Financial Performance: A Study of Canadian Firms”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009. (KW: Technology, Innovation, Management)

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar “Purchase Behavior of E-commerce: Formation of Trust”, 5th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, Jan 30 – Feb 01, 2009. (KW:: e- Commerce, Marketing}.

M.S. Hossain, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Innovation Process in Canadian and US Hotels”, Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF), Atlantic City. Jan 6-9, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, Management) (Won the Outstanding Research Award)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Purchase Behavior of E-commerce: Formation of Trust”, Proceedings of 5 th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, Jan 31- Feb 1, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation, IS, Organization Behaviour)

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and I. Butt, “Achieving Alignment between Manufacturing and Marketing Through Positioning Strategy”, Proceedings of the Applied Business and Entrepreneurship Association International Conference, Hawaii, Nov 16-20, 2008. (Won the Best Paper Award)

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and B. Mukerji, “Role of Organizational Capabilities in Technology Commercialization Performance”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation in Marketing Conference, India, April, 2008.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar and A. Khorakian, “Technology Transfer from University to Industry: A Case Study”, Proceedings of the International Congress on Pervasive Computing and Management, Delhi, December 2008.

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and S.A. Murphy, “European Foundation for Quality 28 Management (EFQM) Business Excellence Model: A Literature Review and Future Research Agenda”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Halifax, Canada. May 24-27, 2008.

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The Change of Public Administration Culture: Developing Fundamental Capabilities for Successful E-Government Implementation”, The 8th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, Cambridge, UK, August, 2008.

M.A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “New Product Development Strategy: A Case Study in a Textile/Apparel Company”, 4th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Boston, USA, January, 2008.

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Organization Theory of Socio- Economic Culture: Contrasting Critical Theory and Postmodernism”, Conference on World Universities Forum, Davos, Switzerland, January, 2008.

I. J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann, “Supply Chains: An Organization Theory Perspective”, The Eighth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations, Cambridge, UK, Aug 5-8, 2008.

I.J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, H. Mann, and U. Kumar, “Scope of City E-Government Initiative”, 6th International Conference on E-Governance (ICEG), New Delhi, India, Dec 18-20, 2008.

B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K.M Lavassani, “Facilitators and Barriers of International Technology Transfer from Developed to Developing Countries: A Comprehensive Literature Synthesis”, The 9th world management conference, Shanghai, China, 2008.

K.M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar “Transition to B2B e-Marketplace enabled Supply Chain: Readiness Assessment and Success Factors”, International Conference on Information Resources Management, Niagara Falls, Canada, 2008.

U. Kumar, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “Challenges, Success and Utilization of Enterprise Systems: A comparative study of Canadian and American Large Corporations”, International Conference on Information Resources Management, Niagara Falls, Canada, 2008.

V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “Process Orientation in Enterprise System Implementation: An Empirical Study”, Niagara Falls, Canada, 2008.

29 K.M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Evolution of Supply Chain Theories: A comprehensive Literature review”, 19th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, California, USA, 2008.

B. Movahedi, K.M. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, “Implementation of B2B EMs for Supply Chain Integration: A Transitional model”, 19th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, California, USA, 2008.

U. Kumar, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “Success and Challenges of ERP system implementation in Canadian and American Large Corporations”, 19th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, California, USA, 2008.

V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “An Exploration on the Role of Process Orientation in Enterprise Systems Implementation”, 19th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society, California, USA, 2008.

V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, and U. Kumar, “The impact of Information Sharing on Supply Chain Performance”, Sixth Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Calgary, Canada. October 15-17, 2008.

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Impact of Strategy and Information Systems Flexibility on Performance in the Supply Chain Context: A Path Analysis Approach”, Information Resources Management Conference 2008 proceedings, Niagara Falls, Canada. May 18-20, 2008.

V. Kumar, V. Vedmani, K. Fantazy and D. Kim, “The strategic role of e- procurement in supply chain”, Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Sprott Doctoral Symposium, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. April 10-11, 2008.

F. Choisne, V. Kumar, D. de Grosbois, and U. Kumar, “Performance measurement in TQM environment: desired characteristics and need for continuous improvement”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and S.A. Murphy, “European foundation for quality management (EFQM) business excellence model: a literature review and future research agenda”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

30 M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Business-to-consumer (B2C) electronic-commerce operations: globalization strategy”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K. Lavassani, “Enterprise system implementation in large corporations: a comparative study of Canadian and US firms”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

U. Kumar, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, and K. Lavassani, “Measurement of business process orientation and its correlation with enterprise system implementation”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008. (Won the Honourable Mention Award) D. de Grosbois, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Developing a multidimensional construct of Internet-based technology use in new product development projects”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K. Lavassani, “Towards developing a comprehensive model of technology transfer to developing countries: A comparative data analysis”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008. B. Movahedi, K. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, “Adoption of B2B electronic marketplaces in organizational supply chain”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

I. Cinte, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Trust in e-commerce in Canada and the Baltic States: a comparative study”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

B. Mukerji, B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A review of dominant open source software business models”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, May 24-27, 2008. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

31 U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and M.A. Shareef, “E-government development: understanding the impact of information and communication technology in developing countries”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

I.J.S. Mann, S.A. Murphy, and V. Kumar, “Performance measurement in supply chain management”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Effect of flexibility – strategy alignment on supply chain performance”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Halifax, May 24-27, 2008. (Won the Best Paper Award)

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “How perceived technological and people related characteristics of an organization affect success in institutionalizing ERP systems?”, Proceedings of Information Systems Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Historical developments in theories of supply change management”, Proceedings of Business History Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), Halifax, May 24-27, 2008.

S. Kabiraj, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Managing Hypercompetition and Interorganizational Business Processes Through Collaborative Scm Practices in Canadian Enterprises: Research Issues, Challenges and Dimensions”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Management Systems, NMIMS University, Mumbai, February 13-14, 2008.

D.Y. Kim, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and Y.H. Hwang, "Implementing intellectual capital management process: the case of a government-sponsored large R&D organization", Proceedings of the Intellectual Capital Congress, Netherlands, Haarlem, 2007.

B. Movahedi, K.M. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, “Application of B2B E- marketplaces in the integration of supply chain”, Proceedings of Systems and Applications division, 4th International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2007.

32 B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and V. Vedmani, "E-government portal effectiveness: managerial considerations for design and development-Revised", Proceedings of International Congress of e-Governance 2007, Hyderabad, December 28-30, 2007.

V. Kumar, R. Pollanen, and B. Maheshwari, "Enhancing ERP systems for SOX compliance", Proceedings of Information Systems Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

B. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and V. Vedmani, "E-government portal effectiveness: managerial considerations for design and development", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

J. Grosbois, E. Echlin Harmer, G. Raikums, W. Goble, and V.Kumar, “Qualification of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) Digital I&C Equipment For Use in Safety and Safety-Related Nuclear Applications”, INucE (I&C in Nuclear Installations, U. of Manchester, September 11-13, 2007, (Operations, Technology)

V. Kumar, M. Fuksa, and U. Kumar, "Organizational characteristics of B2B adopters in the Canadian manufacturing sector", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007. (Won the Best Paper Award)

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U.Kumar, "Measure to prevent/control identity theft: relations with sources", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

D. de Grosbois, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Collaboration in combating identity theft", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K. Miri Lavassani, "On measuring and successful implementation of process-orientation: a literature synthesis", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

D.Y. Kim, and V. Kumar, "Comparison between EFQM business excellence model and intellectual capital management: the case of a government-sponsored large R&D organization", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa,

33 June 2-5, 2007.

V. Kumar, D. de Grosbois, F. Choisne, and U. Kumar, "Performance measurement by TQM adopters", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and V.Vedmani, "Patenting in Canadian High-Tech SMEs: Inhibiting Factors and Effective Strategies", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

A. Hassanlou, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Absorptive Capacity and Innovation Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms: A Conceptual Framework", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

M. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Effective Knowledge Transfer in New Product Development: A Conceptual Framework", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

M. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Developing Fundamental Capabilities for Successful E-Government Implementation", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.

M. R. Poosti and V. Kumar, “Application of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in Designing Power Window Electromotor”, Society of Advancement of Management (SAM) International Business Conference, March 25-28, 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada. (Operations, Technology)

B. Mukerji, V. Kumar and U. Kumar "The Challenges of Adopting Open Source Software in Promoting e-Government", Accepted for the Proceedings of International Conference on e-Governance (ICEG-2006), IIT New Delhi, December 2006.

S. C. Misra, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and G. Grant, “Organizational Changes Required and Challenges Involved in Adopting Agile Software Development Methodologies in Traditional Software Development Organizations”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Information Management (ICDIM 2006), Bangalore, India, pp. 25-28, December 2006

J. Grosbois, A. Hepburn, R. Olmstead, W. Goble, and V.Kumar, “Qualification of Programmable Electronic Systems (PES) Equipment Based on Nuclear I &C 34 Standards”, 5th American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting, Albuquerque, NM., November 12-16, 2006. (Operations, Technology)

K.M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “Identification in Electronic Network, Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Characteristics of e-Identifiers”, 8th International Conference in e-Commerce, August 14-16, 2006, Fredericton, Canada, pp. 216-224. ACM ISBN: 1-59593-392-1(KW: Innovation, E-Business, Information System)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Success Factors of Agile Software Development”, 2006 International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice (SERP'06), June 26-29, 2006, Las Vegas, USA. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation).

U. Kumar, B. Mukerji and I. Butt, "Determinants of Success for International Strategic Technological Alliance", Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference (ASAC-2006), Banff, June 2006.

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. A. Shareef, “Implementation of Quality Management Practice in e- Commerce”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (KW: POM, E-Business, Innovation) (Won the Best Paper Award)

V. Kumar and Anh Dao, “Reverse Supply Chain Management: An Integrated Research Framework”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (KW: POM, E-Business, Innovation)

A. Hassanlou and V. Kumar, “Realized Absorptive Capacity and its Effects on the Performance of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Industrialized Nations”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (KW: Management, Technology, Innovation)

M. S. Hossain, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Application of International Business Expansion Theories in Explaining Channels of International Technology Transfer”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (KW: Management, Technology, Innovation)

J. de Grosbois, D. Deregowska, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and W. Goble, “Mission Critical System Replacement under Risk”, Proceedings of Technology and

35 Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (KW: Management, Technology, Innovation)\ (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Different Techniques for Risk Management in Software Engineering: A Review”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (KW: Management, Technology, Innovation)

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “ERP Program Management: Post Implementation Experiences of Canadian Organizations, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (KW: POM, E-Business, Innovation)

B. Maheshwari, S. Verma, and V. Kumar, “Design and Development of e- Government Portals: Trends, Best Practices and Challenges”, Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Government (ICEG), Ottawa, October 2005. (KW: Information Systems, E-Business, Innovation).

V. Kumar and A. Dao, “The Adoption of Just-in-Time Purchasing Practices, and its impact on firm performance in a developing country: The Case of Vietnam”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (KW: Production and Operations Management, Manufacturing, International Business)

T. A. Boyle, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A PLS Model of the Organizational Determinants of Integrated Product Development Diffusion”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (Best Paper Award) (KW: Innovation, Research Methods, Technology)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Goal Driven Measurement Framework for Software Innovation Process”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Software Research and Practice (SERP 2005), Las Vegas, USA, Vol.2, pp. 710716, June 27-30, 2005. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation). Revised version published in Journal of Information Technology Management.

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Managing Performance of ERP Enabled Business Transformation Programs: A Balanced Scorecard Approach”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (KW: Production and Operations Management, e-Business, Innovation) 36 T. A. Boyle, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A PLS Model of the Performance Consequences of Integrated Product Development Diffusion”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (KW: Innovation, Research Methods, Technology)

J. de Grosbois, R. Wichman, G.A. Hepburn, R. Basso, V. Kumar, and D. Deregowska, “Economic Analysis for Upgrade Decision-Making Using a Control System Replacement Example”, Proceedings of Canadian Nuclear Society CANDU Maintenance Conference, Toronto, November 2005.

J. de Grosbois, D. Deregowska, and V. Kumar, “A Framework for Designing R&D Performance Assessment System”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (KW: Production & Operations Management, Technology, Innovation)

D. Deregowska, J. de Grosbois, and V. Kumar, “Risk Integrated Framework for R&D Portfolio Management”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (Best Paper Award) (KW: Production & Operations Management, Technology, Innovation)

R. Mishra, J.A. Thomas, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Project Management and Concurrent Engineering in New Complex Product Development: A Case Study”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)

T. R. Madanmohan, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Success or Failure of E- Marketplaces”’ Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (KW: Management, E-Business, Innovation)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "A Strategic Modeling Technique for Change Management in Organizations Undergoing BPR”, Proceedings of the 7 th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems (ICEIS 2005), Miami, Florida, USA, Vol. 3, pp.447-450, May 25-28, 2005.

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Modeling Strategic Actor Relationships to Support Risk Analysis and Control in Software Projects”, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems (ICEIS 2005), Miami, Florida, USA, Vol. 3, pp. 288-293, May 25-28, 2005.

37 S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "An Approach for Modeling Information Systems Security Risk Assessment", Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Security in Information Systems (WOSIS 2005), Miami, Florida, USA, pp. 253-262, May 24-25, 2005.

A. Jai Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Research and Development Investment Expenditures in Canada’s Natural Resources Sector”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. ( KW: Technology, Innovation, Strategy and Policy)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “How Can i* Complement UML for Modeling Organizations?”, Proceedings of the 18th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2005)- IS Track, Saskatoon, pp. 2319-2321, May 1-4, 2005. (KW: Management Science, Information System, Management)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Goal-Oriented or Scenario-Based Requirements Engineering (RE) Technique: What Should a Practitioner Select?”, Proceedings of the 18th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2005) - IS Track, Saskatoon, pp. 2314-2318, May 1-4, 2005. (KW: Management Science, Information System, Technology)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Strategic Modeling of Risk Management in Industries Undergoing BPR”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Business Information Systems (BIS 2005), Poznan, Poland, pp. 85-103, April 20-22, 2005. (KW: Management Science, Information System, Management)

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Software Innovation Process Maturity Model”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Business Information Systems (BIS 2005), Poznan, Poland, pp. 368-385, April 20-22, 2005. (KW: Management Science, Information System, Innovation)

V. Kumar, M. Maheshwari, and G.A. Pilcher, “What Factors Influence Managerial Decisions to Adopt Mobile Data Technologies in a Small Business Enterprise?, 2005 IRMA International Conference, San Diego, May 15-18, 2005. (KW: Innovation, Technology, Small Business)

K. Mirilavassani and V. Kumar, “Factors Affecting the Mode of Entry in High Technology Industries: The Case of Two High-Tech Companies in Iran and Canada”, IRIMC, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, December, 2004. (KW: Technology, Innovation, International Business)

V. Kumar and B. Movahedi, “Identifying the Key Factors Influencing the Mode of International Technology Transfer in Iranian Manufacturing Industry”, 2 nd 38 International Management Conference, Tehran, December 21-23, 2004. (KW: Technology, Innovation, International Business)

M. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, and B. Maheshwari, “Challenges and Issues in Using an OMIS in ERP Adoption Projects: A Case Study of Large Canadian Multinational organization”, VIII International Conference of Society of Operations Management, Mumbai, India, December 17-20, 2004. (KW: e- Business, Innovation, Information System)

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Optimizing Success in SC Partnerships", Proceedings of 2004 Modern Supply Chain Management: From Theory to Practice, Second Annual Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, 2004. (KW: POM, Innovation, Management)

V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, and U. Kumar, "Implementation & Management. of Supply Chain Flexibility: A Conceptual Framework", Proceedings of 2004 Modern Supply Chain Management: From Theory to Practice, Second Annual Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, 2004. [Also in ASAC 2004] (KW: POM, Innovation, e-Business)

S. Dutta, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and P. Zhu, "Determinants of Corporate R&D Intensity: Canadian Evidence”, Proceedings of Management Science Division, ASAC, Quebec, 2004.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and D. Deregowska, "The Role of Innovation in Developing Technological Capability in the Cuban Tourism Sector", Proceedings of Tourism and Hospitality Management Division, Quebec, 2004.

V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, and U. Kumar, “The Implementation and Management of Supply Chain Flexibility: Conceptual Framework”, Proceedings of the Organizational Theory Division, ASAC, Quebec, 2004.

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Managing Supply Chain Partnerships: A Framework for Optimal Success", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Quebec, 2004. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

R. Mishra, J. A. Thomas, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Technology Acceptance Model: An Integrated Perspective”, Proceedings of the 5 th McMaster World Congress on E- Commerce, Hamilton, January 2004.

U. Kumar, M. Maheshwari and V. Kumar, “Critical Success Factors of E- Business: An Empirical Study”, Proceedings of the International conference on E-governance, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, December 2003.

39 V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari and U. Kumar, “ERP Systems Institutionalization in Canadian Government Organizations: A Model for Organizational Effectiveness, Proceedings of the International conference on E-governance, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, December 2003.

T. Boyle, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "Implications of Communication Quality to the NPD Practice - Performance Relationship", Proceedings of the 2003 Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Dartmouth, NS, 33, pp. 275-283, 2003.

T. Boyle, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "Determinants of Integrated Product Development Diffusion", Proceedings of the 2003 Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Dartmouth, NS, 33, pp. 266-274, 2003.

V. Kumar, R.P. Mishra, J. Thomas, R. Gunn, and U. Kumar, “A Framework for Managing New Complex Product Development Project: A Case Study Approach Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 24, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 2003.

T. Boyle, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Determinants of the Diffusion of Cross- Functional New Product Development Teams” Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 24, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 2003.

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. Maheshwari, “Managing Organizational Memory in ERP Adoption Projects using an OMIS: Key Issues and Challenges” Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 24, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 2003.

T.R. Madanmohan, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Entrepreneurial Innovation in Network Industries: Insights from Canadian and Indian Firms” Proceedings of the 3rd IEF Conference on Entrepreneurial Innovation, Bangalore, 2003

V. Kumar and D. Deregowska, “Latent Structural Modeling: Choosing between Structural Equation Modeling and Partial Least Squares,” Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 23, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, 2002. (Won the Best Paper Award)

V. Kumar, Y. Bi and U. Kumar, “Information Systems Integration Success in Mergers & Acquisitions: Measures, Influencing Factors and Models”, Proceedings of the Information Systems Division, Vol. 23, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, 2002.

T.A. Boyle, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The Implementation of manufacturing Flexibility: A Conceptual Framework,” Proceedings of the Production and 40 Operations Management Division, Vol. 23, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, 2002.

V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari and U. Kumar, “ERP System Institutionalization: A Model for Organizational Effectiveness,” Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 23, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, 2002.

U. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud and V. Kumar, “Analyzing Project Success-Failure With Paired Data: The Logistic Regression Approach ”, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 22, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, London, 2001. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “An Empirical Investigation of the ERP Adoption Process in Canadian Organizations”, Proceedings of the Operations Management Division, Vol. 22, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, London, 2001. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

U. Kumar, T.A. Boyle, and V. Kumar, "Factors Influencing the Degree of ERP Software Integration into Business School Curricula”, in: Khosrowpour, M. (ed) Managing Information Technology in a Global Economy- Proceedings of the IRMA International Conference, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1138-1140, 2001.

V. Kumar and T.A. Boyle, “An Initial Model for Quality Management Implementation into the R&D Departments of Manufacturing Organizations”, Proceedings of the Operations Management Division, Vol. 21, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, pp. 24-34, 2000.

U. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud and V. Kumar, “Partial Least Squares Approach to Structural Equation Modelling: An Illustration of Assessing Innovative Capability in Multinational Corporations”, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 21, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, pp. 30-39, 2000.

A.N.S. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Co-ordination, Control and Innovative Performance of Globally Distributed R&D Labs of Multinational Corporations”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 21, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, pp. 40-49, 2000.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar and S. Silber, “ A Comparison of Business Development Activities in Defence and Non-Defence Innovations”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 20, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s, pp. 44-53, 1999.

41 V. Kumar and T. Boyle, "Status of Research on Quality and Quality Management in R&D", Proceedings of the Production and Operations Division, Vol. 20, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John, pp. 14-23, 1999.

V. Kumar and A.J. Persaud, "The Strategic Role of Advanced Technologies in the Petroleum Industry", Proceedings of the Production and Operations Division, Vol. 20, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John, pp. 71-80, 1999.

V. Kumar, L. Wang, “Quality Management in Research and Development”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 19, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Saskatoon, 1998.

A.N.S. Persaud, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Indigenous Technological Capability and International Technology Transfer: A Conceptual Framework”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Division, Vol. 18, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s, 1997.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Expediting Defence Innovations: A Canadian Experience”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Division, Vol. 17, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, 1996. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Elasticity of Innovation Cost: A Comparison of Canadian Manufacturing Industry with Japan and U.S.”, R&D Management Conference, January 1995

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Cost Effective Speed of Innovation: A Study of the Elasticity of Cost in E&T Industry - I,” Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 16, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Windsor, Ontario, 1995.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Cost Effective Speed of Innovation: A Study of the Elasticity of Cost in E&T Industry – II”, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 16, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Windsor, Ontario, 1995

V. Kumar and S.A. Murphy, “Justification of Investments in Advanced Manufacturing Technology: What have we Learned from the Past Decade?” Proceedings of the Production and Operations Division, Vol. 16, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Windsor, Ontario, 1995.

K. A. Appiah, S. Pal and V. Kumar, “Modelling the Strategic Information

42 Systems Planning Process in Canadian Companies”, Proceedings of the Management Information Systems Division, Vol. 15, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1994.

M. Rahil, V. Kumar and S. Pal, “Transfer of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies from Universities to Industry: An Industry Perspective”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 15, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1994.

V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud and U. Kumar, "Shortening New Product Development Cycle Time: A Case of Canadian Defence Industry ", in Technology Management IV: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Technology Management, T.M. Khalil and B. Bayraktar (eds.), Miami, 1994.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Technological Substitution Models of Innovation Diffusion: Analysis of the Parameter Ranges”, in Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Lake-Louise, June 1993.

J. Bowen and V. Kumar, "Frames and Case-Based Reasoning: Applications in Manufacturing", Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 14, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Lake-Louise, pp. 17-25, June 1993.

P. Ludorf and V. Kumar, "Conceptual Design of a Logistic Support Monitoring System", Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 12, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Niagara Falls, pp. 94- 106, June 1991.

V. Kumar and A. Pardasani, "Towards Fourth Generation Simulation Tools: Smalltalk in Factory Simulation", Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 12, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Niagara Falls, pp. 127-135, June 1991.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, Technological Innovation Diffusion: A Framework for Generating New Models-I", in Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 12, C.R. Bector(ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Niagara Falls, Ontario, pp. 72-81, 1991.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Technological Innovation Diffusion: A Framework for Generating New Models-II", in Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 12, C.R. Bector(ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Niagara Falls, Ontario. pp. 82-92, 1991. (Won the Best Paper Award)

43 U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "Developing Technological Innovation Diffusion Models: A Framework", in Technology Management: The New International Language: Proceedings of Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, D. F. Kocaoglu and K. Niwa (eds.), Portland, Oregon, pp. 673-676, 1991.

U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Technological Innovation Diffusion: The Proliferation of Substitution Models and Easing the User’s Dilemma-Part I", in Proceedings of the Management Science Division, ASAC, Vol. 11, R. Redlack (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler, BC, 1990.

U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Technological Innovation Diffusion: The Proliferation of Substitution Models and Easing the User’s Dilemma - Part II", in Proceedings of the Management Science Division, ASAC, Vol. 11, R. Redlack (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler, BC, 1990.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "The Occurrence Times for the Point of Inflection for Technological Innovation Diffusion Models: A Comparative Study," in Technology Management II: Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Technology Management, T.M. Khalil and B. Bayraktar (eds.), pp. 83-95, 1990.

V. Kumar, K. Hoshino, and U. Kumar, "The Study of Consumer Mobility using Entropy Maximization Approach", Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 10, U. Kumar (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, pp. 29-37, 1989.

J.N. Kapur and V. Kumar, "Information Theory: A Tool for Scientific Analysis" Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 10, U. Kumar (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, pp. 20-27, 1989.

R. Srinivasan and V. Kumar, "The Multi-Item Newsboy Inventory Problem with Multiple Constraints", Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 9, C. E. Love (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, pp. 31-39, 1988.

V. Kumar and S. Loo, "The Adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: An Analysis of the Investment Decision-Making Process”, ", Proceedings of the POM Division, Vol. 9, J. Harvey (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 1988.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "Maximum Entropy Applications for Queue Length Distributions of the M/G/1 queueing System", ", Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 9, J. Harvey (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 1988. (Won the Best Paper Award at Administrative Sciences

44 Association of Canada Conference, 1988) Subsequently published in International Journal of Management and Systems.

V. Kumar, "Some Approaches in Measuring Manufacturing Flexibility", Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 8, Vinod Kumar (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, pp. 28-39, 1987.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Normalized Measures of Directed Divergence Based on Jensen's Difference", Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 8, Vinod Kumar (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, pp. 66-75, 1987.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Manufacturing Flexibility: A New Approach to its Measurement", Proceedings of International Industrial Engineering Conference, Washington, pp. 469-475, 1987.

V. Kumar, J.N. Kapur and O. Hawaleshka, "General Queueing Network Models for Flexible Manufacturing Systems", Proceedings of XIX Annual Convention of Operational Research Society of India, New Delhi, pp. 435-452, December 1986.

V. Kumar, "On Measurement of Flexibility in Flexible Manufacturing Systems: An Information - Theoretic Approach", Operation Research Models and Applications: Proceedings of the Second ORSA/TIMS Conference on Flexible Manufacturing System, K. Stecke and R. Suri (eds.), Ann Arbor, pp. 131-143, 1986.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Normalized Measures of Useful Information", Proceedings of the Management Science Section, Vol. 7, S.K. Goyal (ed.) Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler, pp. 11-24, 1986.

V. Kumar, "Loading and Routing Flexibility in Flexible Manufacturing Systems: An Information-Theoretic Approach", Proceedings of the Management Science Section, Vol. 7, S.K. Goyal (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler, pp. 55-66, 1986.

O. Hawaleshka , S. Balakrishnan, C. Gadsby, and V. Kumar, "An Affordable Flexible Manufacturing System Laboratory", Towards the Factory of the Future: Eight International Conference on Production Research - ICPR - 85, H.J. Bullinger, H.J. Warnecke (eds.), Stuttgart, pp. 125-128, 1985.

V. Kumar, O. Hawaleshka, and J.N. Kapur, "Mean Production Rate for a Flexible Manufacturing System", Proceedings of the Management Science Section, Vol. 6, S. Bhatt (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada,

45 Montreal, pp. 87-95, 1985. (Won the Award of Excellence)

O. Hawaleshka, S. Balakrishnan, A. de Groot, V. Kumar, B. Wolfe, and K. Johnson, "Microcomputers in a New Manufacturing-Control Oriented Industrial Engineering Program". Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium: Mini and Microcomputers and their Applications, San Francisco, pp. 68-71, June 1984.

J.N. Kapur and V. Kumar, "Flexible Manufacturing Systems: A Completely Automated Factory", Everyman's Science, Vol. XIX, No. 2, pp. 236-240, 1984.

O. Hawaleshka, V. Kumar and D. Stec, "Ten Years After: The Experience with a Robot", Proceedings of the 26th Annual International Conference of American Production and Inventory Control Society, pp. 168-170, November 1983.

V. Kumar and O. Hawaleshka, "An Experiment in International Collaboration in Engineering Education", American Society for Engineering Education Proceedings of the 1983 Annual Meeting of the North Midwest Section, Winnipeg, pp. 381-391, October 1983.

V. Kumar and O. Hawaleshka,"Robotics in Industrial Engineering", Proceedings of the Ninth Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Saskatoon, pp. 861-862, June 1983.

O. Hawaleshka and V. Kumar, "An Introduction of Robotics into a New Industrial Engineering Program", Proceedings of the Conference of American Society for Engineering Education, Troy, pp. 1033-1037, June 1983.

Articles Submitted to Refereed Journals (Under Review)

K. Fantazy, S. Tipu, V. Kumar, and S.C.L. Koh, "Conceptualizing the Relative Openness of Supply Chain and its Impact on Organizational Performance”, submitted to Int. J. of Enterprise Network Management (IJENM), Oct 2015.

S. Koul, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and R. Verma, “Mapping Public Procurement Practices in India" (Submission code: IJKMS-136621) for the International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS), February 2016.

S. Koul, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and R. Verma, “Managing Complex Organization Change: Action -oriented Approaches for Sustaining Positive Interventions”, submitted to International Journal of knowledge and Management Studies (IJKMS), Jan 2016.

R. Pollanen, K. Lapointe-Seguin, B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, “Accounting

46 Reform in the Government of Canada: Empirical Evidence on Accrual Accounting Systems Implementation”, submitted to Financial Accounting and Management.

M. A. Shareef, Kumar, V., Kumar, U., and Dwivedi, Y. K., “Consumer Attitudes toward Mobile-government: Driving Factors and Cultural Impacts”, submitted to Information and Management Journal, July 2014.

Dwivedi, Y. K., Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., and Kumar, U., “Content Design of Advertisement for Consumer Exposure: Mobile Marketing through Short Messagi ng Service”, submitted to Journal of Business Research, August 2016.

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Public Administration Reformation for Market Orientation: Some Issues”, submitted to International Journal of Electronic-government Research, June, 2013. S. Sharma, P. Bhat and V. Kumar, "Path Analysis Model for Supply chain Risk Management", submitted to Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, December 2015.

S. Sharma, P. Bhat and V. Kumar, "An Empirical study on Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies in the Indian Automobile Industry", submitted to International journal of Logistics Management, 2013.

H. Mann, U. Kumar, V. Kumar and I.J.S. Mann, “Convergence of Supply Chain Flexibility and Agility: Exploring Application in Health Services”, submitted to The IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management”, 2014. (seems dormant)

Working Papers

Content Design of Advertisement for Consumer Exposure: Mobile Marketing through Short Messaging Service (with M. A. Shareef)

Reformation of Public Service to Meet Citizens’ Needs as Customers: Scope of Inclusion of a New Service Delivery Channel (with M. A. Shareef)

Promotional Marketing through Mobile Phone SMS: A Cross-Cultural Examination of Consumer Acceptance (with M. A. Shareef)

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Organizational Success in Institutionalizing ERP systems: Exploring the Effect of Perceived Technological and People-Related Characteristics”.

U. Kumar, I. Butt, V. Kumar, “The Impact of Strategic Orientation on

47 Development of Manufacturing Strategy and Firm's Performance”.

B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, K.M. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, “Process of International Technology Transfer: A comprehensive Technology Transfer Process Model from Developed to Developing Countries”.

V. Kumar, R. Reichert, and A. Hassanlou, “Relative Absorptive Capacity and its effect on the Performance of the Pharmaceutical Industry across Industrialized Nations”.

Manufacturing Technology: What have we learned from the Past Decade?"

D. Deregowska, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Impact of Electronic Commerce on the Company Business Model”.

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Some Empirically Derived Guidelines for Improving Maintainability of Software Systems: A Large Scale Study in Software Quality Management”.

V. Kumar and A. Dao, “Reverse Supply Chain Management: An Integrated Research Framework”.

V. Kumar and G. Adane, "The Behavioural Dimensions of the R&D Internationalization Decision: Research Framework”.

Edited Conference Proceedings

V. Kumar (ed.), "Production and Operations Management", Proceedings, Vol. 20, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1999.

V. Kumar (ed.), "Production and Operations Management", Proceedings, Vol. 18, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1997.

V. Kumar (ed.), "Production and Operations Management", Proceedings, Vol. 12, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1991.

V. Kumar (ed.), "Management Science", Proceedings, Vol. 8, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1987.

Books/ Monographs/ Book Chapters

Shareef, M.A., Dwivedi, Y.K., and Kumar, V. "Mobile Marketing Channel: Online Consumer Behavior, SpringersBriefs, Springer, NY, manuscript submitted in December 2016 (In Press 2016)

48 Mann, H., Kumar, U., Kumar, V. & Mann, I.J.S. , Providing Custom ERP Solutions through Business Partners: The Case of a US-Based Fortune-500 Company. In T. Thachenkery and G.D. Sardana (Eds.). Optimising Business Growth. New Delhi: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC., pp. 278-292, 2015.

S. Koul, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, R. Verma., “Public Procurement in India: Mapping Best Practices”, In In T. Thachenkery and G.D. Sardana (Eds.). Managing Complex Organization Change: Action -oriented Approaches for Sustaining Positive Interventions. New Delhi: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC., pp. 2015

Shareef, M.A., Dwivedi, Y.K., Kumar, V., Kumar, U. and Rana, N. P., New Public Management in Encyclopedia of Quality and the Service Economy, Su Mi, Dahlgaard-Park (ed.), Sage Publications, USA, pp. 442-446, 2015.

Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., & Kumar, U., Dwivedi, Y. K., On-Line Consumer Behavior, Encyclopedia of Quality and the Service Economy by Prof. Su Mi Dahlgaard-Park (ed.), Sage Publications, USA, pp. 456-457, 2015.

Shareef, M.A., Ahmed, J.U., Kumar, V. and Kumar, U., Effect of Mobile Phone SMS on M-Health: An Analysis of Consumer Perception, Handbook of Research on Cultural and Economic Impacts of the Information Society, IGI-Global, USA, 284-296, 2015.

U. Kumar, Z. Ahmed, V. Kumar, “COTS Implementation in a Canadian Government Organization”, in Understanding Work Experiences from Multiple Perspectives - New Paradigms for Organizational Excellence, G.D. Sardana and Tojo Thatchenkey (eds.), Bloomsbury India, 2015.

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, Control Mechanism of Identity Theft and Its Integrative Impact on Consumers’ Purchase Intention in E-Commerce, in the book Analyzing Security, Trust, and Crime in the Digital World, H. R. Nemati (ed.), IGI, USA, 121-161, 2014.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar and M. A. Shareef, "Building Technology Capability Through Technology Transfer: Case of Bangladesh,", in Strategic Initiatives for Competitive Advantage in the Knowledge Society, G.D.Sardana and Tojo Thatchenkey (eds.) , Bloomsbury India, pp. 190-202, 2013.

K. Miri Lavassani, B. Movahedi and V. Kumar, “From Integration to Social Media: Understanding Electronic Marketplace”, in Lee I. (Ed.) Trends in E- Business, E-Services, and E-Commerce: Impact of Technology on Goods, Services, and Business Transactions, IGI, Pennsylvania, United States, 2013.

49 J. deGrosbois and V. Kumar , “The Impact of Knowledge Management Practices on NPP Organizational Performance —Results of a Global Survey”, IAEA- International Atomic Energy Agency, 146 pages, 2013.

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , and U. Kumar, “Public Administration Reformation: Market Orientation or Public Values”, In Dwivedi et al., Public Administration Reformation: Market Demand from Public Organizations, Routledge, USA, Chapter 15, pp. 245-261, 2013. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

Y. K. Dwivedi, M. A. Shareef, S. K. Pandey, and V. Kumar, “Public Administration Reformation: Market Demand from Public Organizations”, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, New York, NY 10017, USA, 2013.

A.F. Kia and V. Kumar, “Implementing Blue Ocean Strategy in Ecotourism Industry”, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012.

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and Y. K. Dwivedi, “Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and Resisting Factors”, Information Science Reference, IGI Global Publications, USA, 2011. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

K.M. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “E-Marketplaces: Taxonomy of the New Collaborative Information Platform.” In E-novation for Competitive Advantage in Collaborative Globalization, Low, D., and H. Pattinson (Eds.). Information Science Reference (IGI), University of Technology Sydney and University of Western Sydney, 2011. [Keywords: e-Commerce, Information System]

A. Hasin, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. A. Shareef, “Introduction to Electronic- government: Development and Adoption”, In edited book Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and Resisting Factors by Shareef et al., Information Science Reference, IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 1-13, 2011. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , U. Kumar, and M. Niktash, “Electronic Government Vision: Case Studies for Objectives, Strategies and Initiatives”, In Shareef et al., E-Government Service Maturity and Development: Cultural, Organizational and Technological Perspective, IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 15-39, 2011. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “An Empirical Effort to Validate Electronic-Government Adoption Model”, In edited book Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and Resisting Factors by Shareef et al., Information Science Reference, IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 151-183, 2011. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

50 M. A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “E-government Development: Performance Evaluation Parameters”, In edited book Stakeholder Adoption of E- Government Services: Driving and Resisting Factors by Shareef et al., Information Science Reference, IGI Global Publications, USA, pp.197-213, 2011. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

M. A. Shareef., N. Archer, V. Saran, and V. Kumar, “Critical Factors for Adoption of E-Government: Validity of Adoption Model in Indian Context”, In edited book Comparative E-Government by Chris G. Reddick, Springer, NY, USA, Chapter 19, Vol. 25, Part 2, pp. 371-389, 2010. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , U. Kumar, and A. A. Hasin, “Diffusion of Innovation and Capability Theory in the Context of E-Government”, In Dwivedi et al., Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems, (Eds.), IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 193-211, 2009.(KW: E- Business, Innovation)

M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , U. Kumar, and A. A. Hasin, “Theory of Planned Behavior and Reasoned Action in Predicting Technology Adoption Behavior”, In Dwivedi et al., Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems, Dwivedi et al. (Eds.), IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 544-562, 2009. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)

B. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and V. Vedmani, “A Framework for E- government Portal Development.” In Sahu, G.P., Y.K. Dwivedi, and V. Weerakkody (Eds.) E-Government Development and Diffusion: Inhibitors and Facilitators of Digital Democracy, pp. 1-22, IGI Global, 2009. [Keywords: e-Commerce, Information System]

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and A.A. Hasin, “Theory of Planned Behavior and Reasoned Action in Predicting Technology Adoption Behavior.” In Dwivedi et al. (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems. IGI Global Publications, USA, 2009. [Keywords: e-Commerce, Information System, Technology]

I.J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, H. Mann, and U. Kumar, “Scope of City E-Government Initiative”, In Amitabh, O. (Ed.) E-Governance in Practice, pp. 173-184, New Delhi: G.I.F.T. Publishing, 2008. [Keywords: e-Commerce]

M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and A.A. Hasin, “Diffusion of Innovation and Capability Theory in the Context of E-Government”, In Dwivedi et al. (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information

51 Systems. IGI Global Publications, USA, 2009. [Keywords: e-Commerce, Information System, Innovation]

B. Movahedi, K.M. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, “How can B2B e-Marketplaces (EM) enhance the quality of supply chain?” In L. Xu, Tjoa A., Chaudhry S. (Eds.) IFIP, Volume 255, Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems II, Volume 2, pp. 857-867, Boston: Springer, 2008. (Also published in the proceeding of CONFENIS 2007, Innsbruck, China).

U. Kumar, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “Measurement of Business Process Orientation in Transitional Organizations: An empirical study”, In Abramowicz, W., and F. Dieter (Eds.) LNBI Business Information Systems, Volume 7, pp. 357-368, Boston: Berlin Heidelberg, 2008. (Also published in the proceeding of Business Information Systems Conference 2008, Innsbruck, Austria).

V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “A comparative study of Enterprise System Implementation in North American Large Corporation”, In Abramowicz, W., and F. Dieter (Ed.) Business Information Systems: Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, Volume 7, pp. 369-378, Boston: Berlin Heidelberg, 2008. (Also published in the proceeding of Business Information Systems Conference 2008, Innsbruck, Austria).

B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and V. Vedmani, “E-Government Portal Effectiveness: Managerial Considerations for Design and Development.” In Agarawal, A. and V.Venkata Ramana (Eds.) Foundations of E-government, pp. 258-269, Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management, 2008.

V. Kumar, R. Pollanan, and B. Maheshwari, “ERP Systems Effectiveness in Implementing Internal Controls in Global Organizations”, In Dr. Carlos Ferran & Dr. Ricardo Salim (Co-Editors) Enterprise Resource Planning for Global Economies: Managerial Issues and Challenges, Idea Publishing Group, 2008.

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Influential Agile Software Parameters”, in Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), pp. 1938-1943, Idea Group Inc. Global Publishers, USA, 2008.

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Project-Based Software Risk Management Approaches”, in Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Vol. VI, pp. 3142- 3146, Idea Group Inc. Global Publishers, USA, 2008.

B. Movahedi, K. M. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, "How Can B2B E-Marketplaces (EM) Enhance the Quality", in eds. L., Xu, Tjoa A., Chaudhry S, "IFIP

52 International Federation for Information Processing –Vol. 2” Springer Boston Publication, pages 857-867, 2007.

O. Fadeimanesh and V. Kumar, “The R&D Management”, Daftare Pajooheshhaye Farhangi (Cultural Research Office), Tehran, 2007.

J. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar , “Innovation and Natural Resources”, in Innovation, Science and Environment: Policies and Performance , edited by Bruce Doern- McGill-Queen's University Press , 2007.

M. Maheshwari, B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Challenges and Issues in using OMIS in ERP Adoption Projects: A Case Study of a Large Canadian Multinational Organization”, in Sushil Kumar (Ed.), Supply Chain Management in Global Enterprise, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, India, 2006.

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “An Approach for Intentional Modeling of Web Services Security Risk Assessment”, in Web Services Security and e- Business, G. Radhamani and G.S.V. Radha Krishna Rao (Ed.), Idea Group Publishers, USA, 2006.

S. C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Influential Agile Software Parameters”, Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Idea Group Publishers, USA, 2006.

A.N.S. Persaud, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, Managing Synergistic Innovations in Global R&D, Praeger Publishing, 2003.

J. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Innovation in the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector”. In L. Shavinina (Ed.), The International Handbook of Innovation Pergamon Press, 2003.

V. Kumar, “Success Factors in Value-Added Small Businesses in Small Towns of Eastern Ontario”, CSTIER, Carleton University, 2000.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Incubating Technology: Best Practices”, Federal Partners in Technology Transfer, 1997.

S. Manikutty and V. Kumar, “Synergy in Government Policies and Competitiveness of Two Canadian Industries: An Empirical Study”, in Trade, Innovation and Industrial Performance: India - Canada Linkages, ed. S. Magun, Centre for Trade Policy and Law, pp. 203-246, 1997.

V. Kumar and S. Magun, “The Role of R&D Consortia in Technology Management”, Industry Canada, 1995.

53 Editorial Notes

M. A. Shareef., Y. K. Dwivedi, S. Dutta, N. Archer, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, Guest Editorial Preface, International Journal of Electronic Government Research, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2011, pp. i-vi.

Technical Reports

S. Manikutty and V. Kumar, “Synergy in Government Policies and Industry competitiveness”, Conference Board of Canada, 1995.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Managing Innovation in Time-Based Competition: A Case of Canadian Defence Industry", Report for Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management, Canada, 1993.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Analysis of Speed and Cost of Innovation in Canadian Manufacturing Sector", Report for Industry Science and Technology, 1992.

V. Kumar, "A Feasibility Study of Economic Ordering System for Ammunition Procurement ", Report for Department of National Defence, Ottawa, 1991.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Technological Innovation in Canadian Manufacturing Industry: An Investigation of the Speed and Cost of Innovation", Report for Industry, Science and Technology, Canada, 1991.

S. Chen and V. Kumar, "Analysis of Ammunition Procurement Case-History Data", Report for Department of National Defence, Ottawa, 1991.

D. Gerwin, V. Kumar, and S. Pal, "Transfer of Advanced Manufacturing Technology from Universities to Industry", Report for Industry, Science and Technology, Canada, 1990.

V. Kumar and D. Deley, "A Feasibility Study for Micro Computer Based Automation of a Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing Plant", ITC/MRC Report under STEP-I Program, Govt of Canada, 1983.

V. Kumar, "Technical Performance Report: Analysis at a Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing Plant" - NRC Report under IRAP Program 1982.

V. Kumar, "Computer Aided Work Measurement Laboratory: A Technical Report", University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1982.

S.L. Rice, V. Kumar and K.Y. Harano, "An Engineering case study Project PIMO-A Technical Data Presentation Concept", University of California, Berkeley, 1969.

54 E) OTHER SCHOLARLY OR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

1. Editorial Responsibilities

Editorial Board of North South Business Review, 2014 onwards

Area Editor – International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management. (2002-current)

Editorial Board of Transnational Corporations Review (TNCR Canada), (2014- current).

Editorial Board of Amity Business Review: Refereed journal of Amity Business School, (2013- current).

Editorial Board of Jindal Global Business Review: An Intl journal, (2011- current).

International Editorial Review Board of International Journal of e-Business Research (IJEBR), 2009-15

Associate Editor- International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, Special Issue, 2008

Academic Co-Chair of e-Governance International Conference in Ottawa in October 2005.

Member - Editorial Review Board, Production and Operations Management. (2000-2004)

Associate Editor -International Journal of Management and Systems.(1992-1998)

2. Papers Presented

A total of over 100 presentations made since 1985. This list below which is not comprehensive includes only those papers, which are not yet published in a refereed journal or proceedings.

S. Gupta, S. C. Misra, A. Singh, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Challenges in the Implementation of Cloud ERP”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 36, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Canada, June 13-16, 2015. 55 (Won the Best Paper Award) V. Kumar, M. A. Shareef, U. Kumar and V. Sharan, ” Service Delivery Channel through SMS: Citizens’ Needs from Public Service, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 36, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Canada, June 13-16, 2015. S. Gupta, S. C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Moderating Effect of Network on the Technological Factors in Cloud ERP Implementation: Towards a Conceptual Framework, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 36, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Canada, June 13-16, 2015. K. Fantazy, V. Sharan, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “An Empirical Study of the Relationships among Strategic Purchasing, Supply Chain Capabilities, and Performance: SEM Approach, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 36, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Canada, June 13-16, 2015. U. Kumar, V. Kumar and Irfan Butt, “Factors Influencing Manufacturing Strategy and Firm’s Performance: An Empirical Investigation”, XIV International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, Mumbai, Dec. 17-19, 2010. (Manufacturing, Strategy, Management)

K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, and V. Kumar, “A Conceptual Model of Supply Chain Performance Improvement: En Route to the Process Paradigm”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (POM, Manufacturing, Management) K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, “Theories of Supply Chain Management: Concepts, Evidence, Implications and Shortcomings”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (POM, Management) H. Mann, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and I.J.S. Mann, “Convergence of Supply Chain Flexibility and Agility: Exploring Application in Health Services”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010. (POM, Management)

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, I. Butt, "Impact of Manufacturing Strategy on Firm's Performance", International Conference on Innovative Strategies for Value Creation and Management, Bangalore, India, December10-12, 2009.

D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The Contribution of Quality Management Practices to Innovation”, INFORMS Annual Meeting, San Diego, USA, October 10-14, 2009.

56 A. Das, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, “A Reliable and Valid Instrument for Measuring Bank Service Quality in Context of Transition Economies”, Presented at CORS/INFORMS 2009 Joint International Meeting in Toronto, Canada, June 14- 17, 2009.

A. Das, N. Banik, and V. Kumar, “Measuring Retail Service Quality in the Context of Thailand” Presented at CORS/INFORMS 2009 Joint International Meeting in Toronto, Canada, June 14-17, 2009.

D. Kim, and V. Kumar, “Mapping the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Model and the Intellectual Capital Management Model,” The Eighth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations. Cambridge (United Kingdom). August 5-8, 2008. Keywords: Technology Management, Operations

V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, “The Impact of Information Sharing on Performance”, Proceedings of Sixth International Symposium on Supply Chain Management- Supply Chain Integration Leadership, Trust and negotiation, Calagary, October 2008. Keywords: Management, Operations

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, D. Deregowska, “Innovation, Technology Transfer and Technological Capability: Cuban Tourism Sector”, Presented at Eighth International Business Summit and Research Conference-INBUSH 2006 (International Business Horizon) from 22nd-24th February 2006.

S. Dutta, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “State Sponsored Large Scale Technology Transfer Project in a Developing Country Context”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005 Keywords: Management, Technology, Innovation

Uma Kumar , Irfan Butt, Joanne McNeish , Allen Brown, and Bhasker Mukerji , “Business Customer Satisfaction from Outsourcing : An Empirical Study of Canadian Business”, Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, to be presented on May 29-30, 2005 Keywords: Management, Technology, Production & Operations Management

S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Some Empirically Derived Guidelines for Improving Maintainability of Software Systems: A Large Scale Study in Software Quality Management”, Sprott Doctoral Symposium, Carleton University, Ottawa, 2005. Keywords: IS, Operations

57 D. Deregowska, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Impact of Electronic Commerce on the Company Business Model", Organizational Theory Division, ASAC, Quebec, 2004.

J. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Innovation and Productivity in Canada's Economy: A Case of the Natural Resources Sector and the Upstream Petroleum Industry", Technology and Innovation Management Division, ASAC, Quebec, 2004.

R.D. Reichert, A. Hassanlou, K. Cook, and V. Kumar, “Competitiveness of the Canadian Pharmaceutical Industry”, Statistics Canada Economic Conference 2003: Canada in the North American Contex, Ottawa, 2003.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and S. Dutta, “An Integrated Framework for R&D Project Selection Process Using Balanced Scorecard Approach”, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, June 2003.

V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and B. Maheshwari, “An Empirical Investigation of Process of ERP Adoption and Implementation: Successful Implementation Practices”. SAP International Research and Application Congress, San Diego, USA 2001.

V. Kumar. S. Pal and K. Viraney, “The Effect of Manufacturer-Supplier Relationship on Flexibility”, International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Jaipur, 1997.

U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Accelerating Innovation Projects: A Case of Canadian Defence Industry”, International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Jaipur, 1997.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Patterns of R&D and Innovation Activities in Canadian Manufacturing Industry", Management of Technology Conference at Miami, U.S.A., Feb. 1992.

V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "On Improving Efficiency of Technological Innovation Diffusion Process", Production and Operations Management Society, New York, Nov. 1991.

V. Kumar, "Some New Technological Substitution Models of Innovation Diffusion", TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting, Las Vegas, 1990.

U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Some Applications of Maximum Entropy and Minimum Discrimination Information Principles to Queueing", CORS National Conference, Ottawa, 1990.

58 3. Contract or Other Research

Projects with External Agencies

- HRSDC, Government of Canada  External Advisory Committee: Re-procurement of the Canada Student Loans Program third-party service provider contract, 2013-2014

- Canadian Association of Business Incubator  Conducted a study on ‘Definitions and Classifications of Business Incubators’, 2006

- Federal Partners in Technology Transfer  Conducted a study on ‘Incubating Technology’

- CSTIER, Carleton University  Conducted a study on ‘Success Factors in Small Businesses in Small Towns of Eastern Ontario’

- Department of Industry Canada  Developed and delivered a course on 'Management of Technology' for senior- and middle-level managers.  Conducted a research project: Transfer of advanced manufacturing technology from universities to industry; an empirical study  Conducted a research project: An investigation of the speed and cost of innovation in Canadian manufacturing industry  Conducted a research project: Analysis of the speed and costs of innovation in Canadian manufacturing industry

- Department of Investment Canada  Conducted a study on the role of R&D consortia for technology development

- CIDA/ Conference Board of Canada  Participated with Indian Institute of Management in a study: Synergy in government policy and international competitiveness under Canada-India Institutional linkage programme

- CIDA  Participated in Business Process Reengineering exercise at information systems/ information technology branch of CIDA

- Department of Defence Canada 59  Conducted a study on 'Issues in Munitions Control'  Conducted a feasibility study of a decision support system for munitions control  Development of EOQ Upgrade system for munitions control  Investigation of strategies to reduce innovation time

- Canada Post Corporation  Developed a one-day course on IE/Systems related new initiatives  Conducted a study on 'The impact of IE/Systems related new initiatives on training programs'

- Public Service Commission  Participated in the development of a course on 'Informatics for Managers'.

- Children Hospital, Ottawa  Assisted in a Work Sampling study to validate a Patient Classification Systems.  Productivity Improvement Program in Emergency Department

- Shur-Lift Industry, Canada through MRC/ITC and NRC  Conducted two productivity and automation studies.

Research Grants and Awards (Computing and travel grants not included)

2014-2016 Canada Post Corporation $63,250 Physical Delivery Network Redesign for Canadian Postal System: A Simulation Modelling Approach, (with A. Nsakanda-PI); Informal Approval by CPC in October 2014.

2010-2013 Canadian Purchasing Research Foundation $10,000 Managing Performance in Supply Chain Partnerships: A strategic Mapping Approach, (with B. Maheshwari)

2006-2008 Ontario Research Network for e-Commerce $106,001 Management approaches to combating identity theft (with U. Kumar and Ji)

2006-2008 Ontario Research Network for e-Commerce $40,000 Definitions and Measurements in identity theft (with U. Kumar)

2007-2008 Finance Executive Institute $10,000 60 ES and PMS for SOX Compliance (with Pollanen and Maheshwari)

2006-2008 Canadian Accounting Association $10,000 ES and PMS for SOX Compliance (with Pollanen, Maheshwari and Lindsay)

2004.2006 CITO’s Research Partnership Program $143,000 Development of RF Transceiver Modules in LTCC Technology for Asset Tracking ($71,500 each year for two years with L. Roy (PI) and Vistar Electronics

2003 – 2008 Ontario Research Development and $2.5 Million Challenge Fund (ORDCF) Ontario Research Network for E-Commerce Team Leader – Business Cluster, over 5 years

2000-2003 Social Sciences and Humanities Research $ 79,000 Council of Canada, (Awarded/ not funded)

Impact of Internationalization of R & D on Innovativeness of MNCs (with U. Kumar)

1999-2001 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, (Awarded/ not funded)

Theory of Success of Science Parks (with U. Kumar)

1995-1998 Social Sciences and Humanities Research $67, 800 Council of Canada (strategic grant spread over three years with U. Kumar) Strategic and Tactical management of Diversification in Defence Firms

1994-1997 Social Sciences and Humanities Research $45,000 Council of Canada (operating grant spread over three years with U. Kumar) Theory of R&D Consortia

1992 Centre for Studies in Defence Resources $22,500 Management Managing Innovations in Time Based Competition: A Case of Canadian Defence Industry (with U. Kumar)

1991-1994 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research $30,000

61 Council of Canada (operating grant of $10,000 for three years) Performance Evaluative Models for Computer- Integrated Flexible Manufacturing Systems

1990 Industry, Science and Technology, Canada $24,800 Transfer of Advanced Manufacturing Technology from University to Industry (with S. Pal and D. Gerwin)

1989 Department of Regional Industrial Expansion $22,500 Introduction to the Management of Technology Course (with J. Callahan, I. Lee, and M. Kiggundu)

1988-1991 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research $36,000 Council of Canada (operating grant of $12,000 each for three years) Study of Performance Measures and Manufacturing Objectives of Advanced Manufacturing System

1986 Research Leadership Fund, Province of Ontario $9,000 Decision Support Systems for Manufacturing Management (with U. Kumar)

1985-1988 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research $30,000 Council of Canada (operating grant of $10,000 for 3 years) Performance Evaluative Models for Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Carleton’s Internal Contests (Travel awards and Journal Publication awards not listed)

2015-16 Research Achievement Award $10,000 Carleton University Environmental Sustainability in Canadian Manufacturing Supply Chain

2005-06 Research Achievement Award $10,000 Carleton University

2004-06 Carleton University $17,500 Managing Successful R&D in an Open Innovation Paradigm

2000 Research Achievement Award $10,000 Carleton University

62 2000 Graduate Studies and Research Office $ 3,000 Impact of Internationalization of R & D (with U. Kumar)

1998 Managing Business Transformation from Customized $ 2,500 Service Focus to Commercial Product Focus

1994 Graduate Studies and Research Office Manufacturing Flexibility (with S. Pal) $ 3,000

1993 Research Achievement Award $10,000 Carleton University

1991 Graduate Studies and Research Office $2,500 Improving Efficiency of Technological Innovation Process: A Challenge for Cdn. Mfg. Industry

1989 Graduate Studies and Research Office $2,500 Modelling of Production Systems in Object Oriented Environment

1988 Scholarly Achievement Research Award, $1,000 Carleton University Management of Flexibility

1987 Graduate Studies and Research Office $1,500 Investigation of Flexibility as a Key Manufacturing Objective

1987 Graduate Studies and Research Office $1,500 Impact of New Technologies on Cost and Scale Efficiencies (with V. Jog)

1986 Graduate Studies and Research Office $3,000 Manufacturing Flexibility: Models and Measurement

1986 Scholarly Achievement Research Award, $1,000 Carleton University Manufacturing Flexibility: Models and Measurement

1986 Graduate Studies and Research Office $3,000 Decision Support Systems for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Investment Decision

1985 Graduate Studies and Research Office $3,000 Models for Flexibility Measurement in

63 Manufacturing Systems

1984 Graduate Studies and Research Office $2,500 Measures of Performance of Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Infra-structure Grants with Large Group

1987-1990 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research $105,000 Council of Canada ($35,000 for 3 years) Interdisciplinary Advanced Software Resource (with J. Goldak et al.)

1986-87 Ontario Academic Excellence Fund $40,000 Development of a Rich Software Environment (with J. Goldak et al.)

4. Other Professional Activities

Conference Organization:  Editorial and Technical Program, 7th Canadian Quality Congress, Canadian Society for Quality, Edmonton, Alberta, 2015.

 Advisory Council Member, International Conference on Evidence-Based Management 2015 (ICEBM 2015), BITS- Pilani, March 2015.

 International Advisory Committee Member, 5th International IT Summit Confluence-2014, September 2014.

 Program Committee Member, 10th, 11th, 12th, Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, 2012, 2013, 2014.

 Program Committee Member, IADIS International Conference on Information Systems 2012, 2013, 2014.

 Advisory Council Member, World Education Congress 2013, Mumbai, June 2013.

 Program Committee Member, IRCMP2013 International Research Conference on Contemporary Management Practices, Lahore, 2013.  Steering Committee Member- 3rd International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technology and Statistics in Economy and Education (ICAICTSEE – 2013).

 General Chair, 2012 SIE Conferences (ICAIT2012, ICFIE2012, 64 ICDCE2012, ICMSC2012), Hong Kong, June 2012.  Technical Program Committee Member, 6th International Conference on Information Systems and Technology Management (ICISTM-2012), Gronoble, France, 2012.

 Program Committee Member, 9th Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, Sept, 2011.  Technical Program Committee (TPC) Member, Annual International Conference on Technology Management and Business Innovation (TMBI). TMBI 2011, March 14-15, 2011.  Program Committee Member, IADIS International Conference on Information Systems 2011, Avila, Spain.

 Program Committee Member, 8th Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, Oct, 2010.

 Program Committee Member, IADIS Information Systems 2009 conference

 Chair, 7th Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, Oct 28-29, 2009.

 Program Committee Member, the 5th International Conference on e- Government, Boston, Oct 19-20, 2009.

 International Advisory Board, "Second International Congress on Pervasive Computing and Management (ICPCM 2009)", Sydney, Dec 12-14, 2009.  Program Chair for 'Business process reengineering, Operations management and technology transfer' in the "Second International Congress on Pervasive Computing and Management (ICPCM 2009)", Sydney, Dec 12-14, 2009.  Theme Program Committee member, 2009 World Congress on Privacy, Security, Trust and the Management of e-Business

 Member: Organizing Committee of the 9th World Congress on the Management of eBusiness (WCMeB 2008).  Program Committee Member, The 6th Annual International Symposium on Supply Chain Management, McMaster University, Hamilton, 2008

 Program Committee Member, IADIS Information Systems 2008 conference.

 Co-Chair, The World Congress on the Management of e-Business, Ottawa, October 2008.

 Committee Member, 4th International Conference on e-Government, Australia, October 2008.

65  Steering Committee Member- 3rd IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, June 2006, Singapore.

 Academic Chair, International Conference on e-Governance, October 2005.

 Steering Committee Member- 3rd Annual Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, 2005.

 Steering Committee Member- 2nd IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, June 2004.

Division Chairperson:  Track Chair, Technological Innovation and Knowledge Management, International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM), Shanghai, 2007-2008.  Production/Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1999-2000.  Production/Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1997-98.  Production/Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1991-92.  Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1987-88.

Program Chairperson:  Production/Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association, 1998-1999.  Production/Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association, June 1996-97.  Production/Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association, June 1990-91.  Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association, June 1986-87.

Rapporteur:  ORSI Annual Conference, Jamshedpur, December, 1985.

Panelist:  PhD Symposium, International Congress on Pervasive Computing and Management (ICPCM 2008), Habitat Centre, N. Delhi, December 2008.  ASAC Conference, Montreal, May 1989.  ASAC Conference, Halifax, June 1988. 66 Session Chairperson:

 Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014  International Conference on Managing Cases (ICMC 2013), Greater Noida, December, 2013.  4th Canadian Quality Congress, Ottawa, June 2012.  International Congress on Pervasive Computing and Management (ICPCM 2008), Habitat Centre, N. Delhi, December 2008.  International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Marketing , IMT, Ghaziabad, April 2008 (two sessions)  IFSAM the Ninth World Management Conference, Shanghai, 2008.  Technology and Innovation management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 2008.  International Conference on Technology and Innovation in marketing, Ghaziabad, India, April 2008.  Session Chair: 2nd International Conference on Management Sciences and Arts, Haridwar, India, September 2008.  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, 2007.  TIM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, 2007.  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, 2006.  International Conference on e-Government, Ottawa, 2005.  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, 2005.  Student Research Forum on Project Management, Ottawa, 2004.  TIM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 2004.  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 2004.  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John, 1999  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Saskatoon, 1998.  International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Jaipur, 1997.  TIM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s, 1997.  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, 1996.  INFORMS, Singapore, July 1995.  POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Windsor, June 1995.

67  POMS Annual Conference, Washington D.C., October 1994.  POMS Annual conference, New York, November 1991.  MS Division, Administrative Sciences Association, Whistler, June 1990.  CORS National Meeting, 1990.  CORS/TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting, Vancouver, May 1989.  MS Division, Administrative Sciences Association, Montreal, May 1989.  MS Division, Administrative Sciences Association, Toronto, June 1987.  CORS National Meeting, Toronto, June 1986.  MS Division, Administrative Sciences Association, Whistler, June 1986.  ORSI Annual Conference, Jamshedpur, December 1985.  MS Division, Administrative Sciences Association, Montreal, May 1985.

Refereed for:  Proceedings of 2004 Modern Supply Chain Management  'Selection and Evaluation of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies' by Springer-Verlag  International Journal of Production Research  AIIE Transactions of Engineering Management  Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences  Operations Research  Journal of Material Management  European Journal of Operational Research  Proceedings of ASAC’s various divisions from 1997-2008  IEEE Transactions of Engineering Management  Production and Operations Management  Proceedings of Academy of Management  INFOR  International Journal of Mathematical Sociology  Technovation  R&D Management

External Assessor -  NSERC Grant Proposals  SSHRC Grant Proposals

External Examiner –  3 Masters Theses  8 Ph.D. Theses  Reader: 3 Masters Theses and over 20 MBA projects

Other Professional Services:

68  President, Canadian Society of Industrial Engineers, Ottawa Chapter, 1988-89; Vice-President, 1986-88; Treasurer, 1985-88.

 Advisor to Industrial Engineering Program, Algonquin College, Ottawa, 1988-90.

 Registered Professional Engineer, Association of Professional Engineering, Province of Manitoba, 1983 - present.

 Vice-President, Small-Scale Industries Association (Registered), district chapter, 1979-1981.

 District Representative, Technical Advisory Committee on Rural Industrial Projects-Province of U.P., Government of India, 1974-76.

Workshop Presentations

Workshops on Research on Technology Management: Carleton University in 2015 – delivered the workshop to the delegation primarily 20 university academics and administrators visiting from PR China.

Workshops on Research on e-Government: Carleton University in 2010 and 2011 – delivered these workshops to 30 middle/senior manager’s delegations visiting from PR China.

Workshop on Manufacturing Flexibility: A Source for Competitive Edge, Donghua University, Shanghai, China, April 2007 – gave a workshop to 50 middle/senior managers enrolled in Ex-MBA program at DU.

Workshop on ERP Implementation: Best Practices, Donghua University New Campus, Shanghai, China, April 2006 – gave a workshop to 60 middle/senior managers enrolled in Ex-MBA program at DU.

Workshop on Lean Production, Donghua University, Shanghai, China, March 2005 – gave a workshop to 75 middle/senior managers enrolled in Ex-MBA program at DU.

Workshop on Lean Production, Iran Khodro, Tehran, Iran, January 2004 – gave a workshop to 30 senior managers of auto industry.

Workshop on Production and Operations Management, Tourism Ministry, Cuba , July 14-18, 2003 – gave a workshop on operations management topics to managers in Hotel Industry.

69 Workshop on Technology Management at Havana University, Cuba (2001) - gave a workshop on various research issues in the area of Technology Management to academics and practitioners.

Workshop on Technology Transfer at Havana University, Cuba (1998) - gave a workshop on various research issues in the area of technology transfer to academics and practitioners.

Faculty Development Workshop on Management of Technology New Delhi, 1992 - The workshop, sponsored by CIDA and the Canadian Consortia of Management Schools, was attended by faculty from various management schools across India. I co-ordinated the workshop and delivered 30 hours of presentation.

Technological Innovation Workshop, "Technological Innovation in Canadian Manufacturing Industry: An Investigation of the Speed and Cost of Innovation", Ottawa, 1991. - The workshop organized by the Department of Industry, Science, and Technology was attended by 35 officials of ISTC, Economic Council, Science Council, Statistics Canada, National Research council, and Conference Board.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Workshop, "Transfer of Advanced Manufacturing Technology from Universities to Industry", Toronto, 1990. - The workshop organized by Advanced Manufacturing Technology group of the Department of Industry, Science, and Technology was attended by officials of ISTC and its Advisory Board.

Other Presentations

 “Success Factors in Value-Added Small Businesses in Small Towns of Eastern Ontario”. Findings of the above study were presented at the following two forums: CIBC Small Business Group, June 1998. East-Africa SME’s Specialists, October 1998.

Canadian WHO’s WHO: Listed since last several years.

Other Research in Progress

The following studies are in process:  Defence diversification  Role of R&D Consortia in technology development-Phase II  Expediting Innovations in manufacturing  Information Technology Integration Issues  Adoption/Implementation of ERP Systems 70  e-Business  Supply chain sustainability

F) ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES (TEACHING) Undergraduate Courses Taught

 Production/Operations Management, 1984-85, 1988-90, 1991-93.  Engineering Economics, 1987-88.  Business Information Systems, 1984-87.  Computers for Business Students, 1984-87.  Industrial Engineering Topics, 1982-84.  Operations Research Techniques in Engineering, 1983-84.  Industrial Automation, 1983-84.  Introduction to Management Science, 1984-86.

Graduate Courses Taught (Masters and/or Doctoral level)  Innovation Management, 2004-05, 05-06, 06-07, 07-08, 08-09,09-10,10- 11, 11-12  Supply Chain management, 2000-01, 01-02, 07-08, 08-09, 09-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14, 14-15, 15-16  Production Operations Management, 1989-90, 91-00, 2000-01, 01-02, 02 –03, 03–04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07, 07-08, 08-09, 09-10, 10-11, 11-12, 13- 14, 15-16 (MBA and PhD)  Decision Models in Operations Management, 1994-2000.  Strategic Management of Manufacturing Technology and Productivity, 1987-89.  Mathematical Optimization Models, 1985-87.

Workshop Attended LO050 SAP Production Planning SAP Educational Services America, December 2002

GRADUATE SUPERVISION

Completed

Ph.D. Thesis Supervision (does not include thesis committee membership cases)

“Understanding the Relationship Between the Supply Chain and Finance Functions in Canadian Export Oriented Enterprises and Its Impact on Innovation

71 Consideration“, 2013 Student: Peter C. Cowan

“Knowledge Management and Nuclear Plant Performance”, 2011 Student: John DrGrosbois

“Process Orientation and Supply Chain Performance”, 2010 Student: Kayvan Miri Lavassani

“Impact of Quality on Innovation Performance”, 2010 Student: Dong Young Kim

“Impact of Absorptive Capacity on Firm Performance in Pharmaceutical Industry’, 2009 Student: Alireza Hassanlou

“An Investigation of Critical factors for Adoption of E-Government”, 2009 Student: Mahmud Shareef

“The Role of Organizational capability in Technology Commercialization Performance”, 2008 Student: Bhasker Mukerji

“ERP Systems Institutionalization: The Effect of Organizational and Perceived Technological Characteristics”, 2007 Student: Bharat Maheshwari

“Adoption of Agile Software Practices: Barriers and Challenges”, 2007 Student: Subhas Misra

“Innovation and Performance: The case of the Upstream Petroleum Sector”, 2007 Student: Atul C.J. Persaud

“Strategy, Flexibility, and Performance for Supply Chain in Canadian SMEs”, 2006 Student: Kamel Fantazy

“Organizational Diffusion of Integrated Product Development: Determinants and Performance Consequences”, 2003 Student: Todd A. Boyle

“Synergistic Innovations in Internationally Dispersed R&D Labs”, 1999 Student: A.N.S. Persaud

72 Masters Theses Supervision (MMS) (does not include thesis committee membership cases)

“Factors in Successful Implementation of Six Sigma in Canadian Manufacturing Firms”, 2006 Student: David Tran

“Factors Affecting Mobile Data Technology (MDT) Adoption by Canadian SMEs”, 2005 Student: G. Alan Pilcher

“The adoption of JIT purchasing practices and its impact on firm performance in a developing country: The case of Vietnam”, 2002 Student: Anh Dao

“Adoption and Implementation of ERP System”, 2001 Student: Bharat Maheshwari

“Software development process and practices in ISO 9001 registered software organization: An empirical study”, 2001 Student: Linghong Wang

“Quality Management Practices in R&D in Canadian Manufacturing Industry”, 2000 Student: Todd Boyle

“Strategic Responses to Defence Sector Restructuring”, 1999 Student: Jason Weatherbie

“New Product Development, Co-operation and Specialization in the Canadian Telecommunications Industry”, 1998 Student: N. Trudel

“Transferring technology from R&D Consortia to participating shareholders: A study of Canadian Consortia”, 1998 Student: Aditya Tandon

“Software development process and strategies used to expedite software development time”, 1997 Student: S. Kurdi

“Impact of Close Relationship with Suppliers on a Firm’s Manufacturing Flexibility”, 1996 Student: K.A. Viraney

73 “A Comparison of Innovation Process in Defence and Non-Defence products in the electronic sector”, 1996 Student: Stephane Silber

“Achieving Manufacturing Flexibility through Cellular Manufacturing”,1996. Student: V. Ambwani

“Role of External Entities in Achieving Innovation Success”, 1996 Student: S. Ren

“The front end of new product development: evidence from the integrated circuit board industry”, 1995 Student: S.A. Murphy.

“Performance Measurement for Total Quality Management”, 1994 Student: Franck Choisne

“Modelling the strategic information systems planning process in Canadian companies”, 1994 Student: Kwasi A. Appiah

“Developing knowledge based decision aid: A case of case adoption”, 1994 Student: Rowland Phillips

. “A Framework to decide when to terminate ongoing R&D projects in Canadian high-technology industries”, 1993 Student: Aditha N.S. Persaud

“Study of the Innovation Process in the Canadian Electronic and Telecommunication Industry: An Innovation Time Perspective”, 1993 Student: Sandeep Mathur

“An Investigation of the Factors Influencing the International Collaborative Technology Transfer Agreement Mode Selection of Turkish Manufacturing Firms”, 1993 Student: Sadrettin C. Dai

“A Comparative Study on Concepts and Measures of Flexibility”, 1993 Student: S. Mahalanabis

“Transfer of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies from Universities to Industry: An Industry Perspective”, 1992 Student: M. Rahil

74 “An Investigation of Benefits Associated with Computerized Preventive Maintenance Systems”, 1992 Student: P. Valliancourt

“Support Management for Canadian Forces Defence Equipment Programs: Towards Developing Design Criteria for a Logistic Support Monitoring System”, 1990 Student: Peter Ludorf

“An Examination of the Decision-Making Process in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Investment Decisions”, 1987 Student: Steve C.K. Loo

In Progress (PhD students)

PhD students – V. Vedmani, Din Begovic and InderJit Singh Mann and have completed the comprehensive examination and all course requirements and are working towards submission of their thesis proposal. Zafor Ahmed is getting ready to defend his Comprehensive Exam in Winter 2016. All these advance stage PhD students have presented and published papers under my supervision.

Executive MBA/MA/MMS/MBA Projects (does not include the committee membership cases)

“The Role of HRM in Huawei Telecom Co.” (Davoud Azimi, 2011)

“Study of Abnormalities related to IPO in the TSE” (Bardia Barzani, 2011)

“Applying Kano Model in Assessing the Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction in Pasargad Bank” (Afarin Safavi Zadeh, 2011)

“The Effect of Management Change on Stock Prices in TSE” (Romina Yazdani Ardakani, 2011)

“Increasing Sales on the Basis of Service Quality Improvement in Fast Food Restaurants” (Seyed Hamed Hosseini, 2011)

“Ecotourism and Blue Ocean Strategy” (Amin Faghih Kia, 2011)

“Strategic Marketong Plan for Kaspersky Corporate Products in the Iranian Market” (Alex Ramanesh, 2011)

75 “Privatization in Iran” (Shervin Heshemi Fesharaki, 2011)

“A Business Plan for Tehran Shopping Centre” (Mehdi Bazukar, 2011)

“EJAN-NPD Analyzing the Implementation Process of NPD” (Neda Ghasemi Ghahyazi, 2010)

“Business Plan for Establishing a Non-profit Business for Introducing Roller-in- line Skating to KG in Toronto” (Behnaz Roustaian, 2010)

“Investigating the Effectiveness of Valuation Technique on Meeting the Risk and Uncertainty Issues in New Technological Business” (Behrooz Telle, 2010)

“Adoption and Implementation of GMS in Speedes Steel Structure Company” (Shaya Ensafi, 2010)

“Business Plan for Faucets Lever Manufacturing Company” (Elnaz Seyed Esfahani, 2010)

“E-Business Model Selection Based on Firm’s Core Competencies: The Case of Iranian Carpet Industry” (Hossain Rabbani, 2010)

“Development of a Marketing Plan for Neda Rayaneh Co.” (Rouzbeh Tolouie, 2010)

“Defining & Implementing SHDC System in Kayson’s Complex Environment Through SSM” (Nariman Hazi Sheikh, 2010)

“Applied Risks in Global Supply Chain Management” (Arash Mahabadipour, 2010)

“ERP Adoption and Implementation in a Hospital” (Mehdi Emamjomeh, 2010)

“Comprehensive Business Plan for Investment in Pharmaceutical Industry in Malaysia” (Hadi Homayoun, 2010)

“The process & Challenges of Innovation in Tavanavran Co.: The Case of Zinc- Silver Oxide Battery” (Zahra Sadat Tabatabaei, 2010)

“Requirement Analysis in Development Process for Automation of Purchasing Department in Ahran Tejarat Co.” (Amir Zomorodian, 2010)

“Fuzzy and AHP Expert System application in ERP System Selection” (Fahimeh Sadeghi, 2010)

76 “Strategic Planning for a Small Auto part Supplier: The case of Ghat-e-Ara” (Azad Sami, 2010)

“Implementation of Quality Management in a Hospital” (Valeh Khonsari, 2010)

“Supply Chain Management: Case of an Electronic Equipment Manufacturer” (Amir Bastani, 2010)

“Business Plan of Chromite Mine” (Ali Fallahi, 2010)

“Study of the Impacts of Operational and Financial Factors of Business Plan on Balance Score Card” (Mona Tirgari, 2010)

“Business Process Reengineering: A case Study of Sepehr Machine co.” (Hessam Azimi, 2010)

“Investment Barriers in Qeshm Free Zone” (Seyyed Milani Hosseini, 2010)

“Developing Strategic Plan for Noushab Co.” (Atousa Khosroshahi, 2010)

“Business Plan of Latif Bandage & Gauze Manufacturing Co.” (Baharak Mokhberi Osgoue, 2010)

“Studying the LNG Industry in Iran” (Maryam Modarreszadeh, 2010)

“Business-IT Strategic Alignment in ERP Implementation in Iran Khodro” (Radmehr Khamooshi, 2010)

“Innovation in Iranian Construction Industry: Implementation of LSF System” (Abdolreza Bahrampour, 2009)

“Switch of Investment Mode in China” (Qiqi He, 2009)

“Deterrent Factors to Implement an ERP Strategy in Iran” (Sara Zahedi, 2009)

“The Adoption of Business Intelligent System at Sporting and Training Resort” (Kayvan Mehdi Daryaei, 2009)

“Factors Influencing Adoption of e-Banking in Iran: An Empirical Study Using Technology Acceptance Model” (Masoud Zehtabi Oskuie, 2009)

“Business Plan for Pazand Tarabar Co.” (Amin Samadi, 2009)

“Feasibility Study of Applying ERP in Tadbir Niroo Co” (Leo Benyamin Rafiei, 2009)

77 “A Business Plan for a renewable Energy Service Company” (Babak Kharazi, 2009)

“Project Management Processes for Construction Project in Ashena Co.” (Omid Amir Baglouie Darian, 2009)

“Green Job in Low Carbon World” (Zahra Karimi Jafari, 2009)

“3D Model of New Product Development” (Ali Pourabbasi Amiri, 2009)

“Model for Attainment of a New Product with respect to Priorities of Customer” (Alireza Ghaderi Niri, 2009)

Production Plan- Fruit Juice, Non-alcoholic Beer, Beverages and Drinking Water” (Sahar Kazempour Ardebili, 2009)

“Producing Expanded White Wheat Brad Substitute Traditional Iranian Bread” (Negar Saidi, 2009)

“Investigating GPS Technology Adoption Process and Stages in Bus Transportation Network of Tehran” (Hormoz Ahmadi, 2009)

“The Effect of Type of Dairy Foodstuff Packaging on Mental Factors Related to Consumer Behavior” (Moujan Maziat, 2009)

“Defining Strategy for Chekad Darou Co. at Business and Corporate Level” (Mohammad Sadegh Ahmadian, 2009)

“Strategic Plan for the Revival of Bertelsmann Direct Group in China” (Patrick Fan Yongyuan, 2009)

“Developing a Business Plan for Boland Tobaghe Concrete Production Line” (Hessam-e-din Vali, 2009)

“Building Corporate Brand Through Improving Corporate Reputation” (Jianwei Zhu- Helen, 2009)

“Competitive Strategic Planning of an Iranian Industrial and Medical Company” (Maral Taimouri, 2009)

“Analysis of Service Quality at Beijing Guobin Hotel” (Dongyuan Zhu, 2009)

“Review of Applying E-Commerce in Iran: SWOT Analysis Model” (Shahaboddin Hashemi Toroghi, 2009)

78 “Contrasting Approaches to Technology Acquisition Management in Chinese Auto Industry” (Yanling Li, 2009)

“A Study on Some Issues with Merger and Acquisition and Restructuring of Chinese listed Companies” (Cheng Xu, 2008)

“Improvement of Process Capability by Using Six Sigma Methodology” (Alireza Jaafari Fesharaki, 2008)

“Effect of Advertising on the Consumer Behavior in Purchasing of Dairy Products” (Maryam Farrokhy, 2008)

“Logistics in the Iranian Auto Industry” (Mohammad Dehghan, 2008)

“Risk Management of Projects in Developing Economies- Methods to Avoid Projects Failure in Developing Countries” (Yan Sun, 2008)

(Leily Fouladvand, 2008) (Mohammad Hossein Ramezani, 2008) (Ali Mahabadi Pour, 2008) (Tanaz Naghshineh, 2008) (Meng Li, 2008) (Yi Le, 2008)

“CCB’s Credit Card Business Development on a Marketing Basis” (Zhu Yun- Ron, 2008)

“Online MBA: Challenges and Suggestions” (Parisa Sheibani Madraji, 2008)

“Family Firm Performance” (Maryam Peyman, 2008)

“Tehran Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM): Collection and Transportation” (Sarah Moridpour, 2008)

“An Investigation of Project Management’s Role in Construction Projects in Iran” (Masoud Babaei, 2008)

“Planning and Control of Spare Parts (maintenance and Repairs) System for Tehran Metro in Iran” (Nader Haji Sheikh, 2008)

“ERP System Study of a Small and Medium Wholesale Company: The Case of Jilin Changchun Tina Li Veterinary Medicine Company” (Zhiran LI (Zoe), 2007)

“ Technology Transfer by National Petrochemical Company of Iran” (Davood

79 Khavarian, 2007)

“Improving Iranian Meat Processing Industry’s Productivity through BPR and Technology Transfer Applications” (George Ghookasian, 2007)

“ Application of Quality Function Deployment on Producing Orange Juice in Alifard-I” (Mahan Yousefi Nezhadan, 2007)

“ Application of Quality Function Deployment on Producing Orange Juice in Alifard-II” (Saman Miarasadallahnejad, 2007)

“Developing a Comprehensive Model for Integrating Organizational Improvement Approaches in the context of Iran” (Somayeh Jabri, 2007)

“ The World Tourism, Iran Tourism and Analyzing Reasons for Decline and Deficiencies of Iran in the Tourism Industry” (Pouyan Esmaelizadeh, 2007)

“Analysis of independent variables impact on customer satisfaction in clinical lab setting” (Naseraldin Nohasi, 2007)

“Designing the process of implementing Lean Management based on Jackson & Jones system in Mazandaran Electrical Panel Manufacturing Company” (Amir Mohammad Esfehani, 2007)

“ Tools and Techniques for an Effective New Product Development” (Din Bejovic, 2007)

“ Study of Supply Chain Management in a Local Pharmaceutical Wholesale Company” (Jing Ren (Grace), 2007)

“ An Effective Business Plan: An Entrepreneurs’ Guide (Arian Steel Company Case)” (Mona Mozafarian, 2007)

“Innovation of Financial Products in Islamic Banks” (Sogol Pouyaie, 2007)

“ Integration of Problem Analysis tools (Root cause, Pareto and Regression Analysis) with Managerial tools (EFQM and BSC) For Projects Prioritization in ISACO” (Amir Jahroudi, 2007)

“E-marketing Adoption in Iran Food Industries” (Hamid Jamsaz, 2007)

“Competitive Environment of ERP: Vendors in Iran” (Ataollah Homayoun, 2007)

“ Fuzzy AHP Model for Process Selection in Business Process Reengineering” (Bahare Maleki, 2007)

80 “Iran Ball Bearing Company Strategy Plan” (Mahdi Nahavandian, 2007)

“ Developing a Comprehensive Model for Integrating Organizational Improvement Approaches in the context of Iran” (Somayeh Jabari, 2007)

“Strategy for E-banking Growth: Case of ICBC” (Lengbei Kathy Chen, 2007)

“Nike China Strategy in Retail Industry” (Jianhua Zhu, 2007)

“ Overview of Infrastructure of E-commerce and E-banking in Iran” (Meysam Beheshtian Ardakani, 2007)

“Iranian Deficiency in Information Technology Investment Management (ITIM)” (Sahar Mallak, 2006)

“Competitive Environment of ERP Vendors in Iran” (Ataollah Homayoun, 2006)

“ Is the Knowledge Sharing Culture Different in Mehrabad, Shahriyar, West & South, Parcel Post and Exhibition Customs Administrations?” (Leila Fahimi Safa, 2006)

“Transferring Technology to Iran in Shrimp Culture Industry at JTK Company” (Negar Sohaee, 2006)

“ An Effective Business Plan: An Entrepreneurs’ Guide- Arian Steel Company Case” (Mona Mozafarian, 2006)

“ Impact of Information Technology on Organization Design for an Effective Value Chain in a Small Firm: The Case of Sazehpouyesh” (Farzaneh Mahmoodi, 2006)

“Taguchi Application in Textile Industry” (Ellahe Shahabi, 2006)

“Mobile Commerce: Technology and Applications” (Parham Pedram, 2006)

“ Merits of Project Management: The Case of a Frame Making Firm” (Aidin Harriri, 2006)

“ An Investigation into Technology Transfer in Kazakhastan and Factors Influencing the Agreement Mode Selection” (Ramin Mehmanparast Nodehi, 2006)

“Dessert Food Industries: Strategic Plan Development” (Hasan Forouzfard, 2006)

81 “ An Investigation into the Use of Strategic Management and Performance Control Tools in Small Enterprises in Shanghai, China” (He Fei Wang, 2006)

“ Research on Operations and Management of China East Aviation Company Ltd.” (Guo Yiyuan, 2006)

“ The Internal and External Environment of Business Development in SHAPHAR” (Liguo Chen, 2006)

“ Application of Supply Chain Management in Coca-Cola China” (Ying Jun, 2006)

“ The Views of China 3G” (Siying Zhang, 2006)

“Embedding Quality in a New Strategic Approach in Cement Industry” (Radmard Eftekhar, 2006)

“ Strategic Planning for Project Management Using the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3)” (Ammir Hassany Tabatabayi, 2006)

“Measurement of Manufacturing Flexibility” (Ali Boloorforoosh, 2006)

“TQM System in Parchsaz Company” (Shrareh Shahidi Hamedani, 2006)

“ The Relationship Between Efficiency and Employee Satisfaction in Tuna Fish Industry” (Hamied Nouri Majoumerd, 2005)

“Description of Iranian Computer Industry” (Adel Sadrolgharavi, 2005)

“Establishing a JV on Hospital Information System” (Najme Askary Nejad Amiri, 2005)

“Studying the Relationship of Strategic Planning Process and Total Quality Management” (Ardalan Sepehri, 2005)

“Application of QFD in Designing Power Window Electromotor: The case of ELECTROSANAM-An Auto Industry Subcontractor” (Mohammad Reza Poosti, 2005)

“Using Michael Hitt’s and Michael porter frame work to provide strategic management plan for Golestan Company” (Mohammad Reza Rahmatian, 2005)

“Business Plan for a Wet Wipes Production Plant”, (Arash Shekarian, 2005)

“ Supplier Selection Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP): The Case of

82 national Iranian Oil Company Central Purchasing Organization, Kala NaftTehran Ltd.” (P. Samimi, 2005)

“Marketing- R&D Integration in Hi-Tech Firms” (Asit Kaul, 2005)

“Reengineering of Faravard Company Sales Processes” (R. Ostadrahimi, 2005)

“R and D Management” (O. Fadaeimanesh, 2005)

“JIT in Health Care: The Case of FASA Health Care Centre” (A. Shojaei, 2005)

“Total Quality Management in an Auto Plant Manufacturer: The case of RAFA” (G Ali Haeri, 2005)

“Actual Usage of QFD- Part 1” (H. Reza Iranmanesh, 2005)

“Actual Usage of QFD- Part 2” (K. Hashemzadeh Khoee, 2005)

“Information Technology Culture Manking for Helping Change Management in IMFA” (M. Faridian Iraq, 2005)

“ Implementing TQM in Iranian SMEs: Case Study of Takran Refrigeration Company” (M. Mohammadi, 2005)

“Issues in Managing World Bank Funded Projects” (Vahid Soud, 2004)

“Investigating the Role of Lean Six Sigma in Customer Satisfaction in Bimeh Iran Insurance Company” (M. Rahmati, 2004)

“Reviewing the Impacts of Applying the EFQM Model in Five Important Iranian Companies” (K. Shahramfar, 2004)

“ A Survey on Elements Influencing Technological Capabilities of Iranian Telecom Industries in the Course of Technology Transfer” (H. Ilbeiggi, 2004)

“Customer Value in Supply Chain Management” (P. Mehran, 2004)

“Models of Enterprise Systems Solution for Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs)” (K. E. Kaviani, 2004)

“Use of Enterprise Systems in a Lean Manufacturing Context” (Shaunak Bapat, 2004)

“Knowledge Management in e-Government: Building the Case for KM Supported e-Government” (Manu Sharma, 2004)

83 “ The Challenges of Auto-making Industry in Iran while Joining WTO” (M. Hossein Pour, 2004)

“Supply Chain Flexibility” (B. K. Rahbar, 2003)

“Technological Factors Affecting Entry Modes to High Tech Cases from Iran and Canada” (Kayvan Miri-Lavasani, 2003)

“Total Quality Management in Small Firms” (S. Sohrabi, 2003)

“ Collaboration and Coordination: Finding the Way to Reduce Costs and Uncertainty in a Supply Chain” (L.A.I. Fernandez, 2002)

“ Surveillance Implementation Plan - Air Traffic Control Operations Rationalization” (D. Rose)

“NAV Canada Business Plan” (K. Troutman)

“A Feasibility Analysis for the Company to set up a Logistics Services Division in Hong Kong and China” (T. Lau)

“LOTTO for Life: Opportunity through responsibility” (R. Dube)

“Business Transformation Using Internet” (Bhasker Mukerji)

“Activity based costing: A feasibility study” (K. McDonald)

“Important Issues in Investment of Ilshin Tianjin Factory” (J. Sun)

“ IKEA Ottawa Expansion: Development and Evaluation of Options” (P. A. Smith)

“Colour Calibration Project at NRC” (H. Yasui)

“ The Behavioural Dimensions of the R&D Internationalization Decision: A literature systhesis and research hypothesis” (G. Adane)

“ Training Program for Foundry Joint Venture between Nortel and China” (V. Chaudhry)

“The Development of a Risk Management Model for the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet” (T. Clarke)

“ Strategic Information Systems Planning, Implementation and Utilization in a

84 Decentralized Environment - A Case Study” (R. Herzig)

“Business and Technologies of Wireless Communications” (K. Nguyen)

“A Review of Manufacturing Processes at Ault Foods Limited: A Quality Control Perspective” (P. Timmons)

“Retail Operations in Civic Hospital” (V. Farmer)

“An Analysis of R&D Investment into Technology Advancement and Reliability Enhancements” (P.A. Murphy)

“Management of Technological Change: An Analysis of the Support System for Agents” (B. Kelland)

“Risk Reduction Management in Flight Test” (W.A. Flynn)

“Management Consulting Sector Overview and Market Planning Model: A Case for Dinmar Inc.” (S. Blakeney)

“Business Process Reengineering Applied to Order Processing & Fulfillment” (J. Dupont and P. Tario)

“A Study of Business Transformation in Software Firms” (B. Lindsay)

“Measuring Return on Investment in Major Events” (D. Cross)

“Technology Transfer from University to Industry in Biotechnology Sector” (U. Strlenberg)

“Multi-Vendor Customer Service Need Assessment in Digital Corporation” (D. Power)

“Growth of Small Software Firms in Ottawa Region” (S. Murphy)

“A Strategic Model for Defense to Commercial Manufacturing Conversion” (T. Macray)

“Consolidation of Product Lines in PCL Industries Ltd.” (D. McIntyre)

“Acquisitions in the Construction Industry” (J.G. Wilson)

“ Managing Quality in the Implementation of Large-Scale Data Conversion Projects” (D. Potterton)

85 “Identification of a Quality System and Tools Applicable to the One Litre (1L) and Four Litre (4L) Packaging Lines in Shell Canada” (M. Levesque)

“Evaluation of Business Plan Methodologies in Context of an e-business” (Robert Dube)

“Business Plan for Growth at NAV Canada” (K. Troutman)

“Operations Management of the Tianjin Factory in China” (Jung Sung OH)

“Inventory Control with MRP II System in Place” (Calvin Lam)

“I.T. Outsourcing in China” (Tommy Sung)

“Research Project on Travel & Tourism Industry of HongKong” (Elsie Chow & Vivian Lee)

“A Study of the Port Facilities in Hongkong and its Competition in the Southern China” (Larry Wing–fung Tai)

G) ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES a) Director, Sprott School of Business (1995-2005)

b) Associate Director, Sprott School of Business (1993-95)

c) Supervisor- Graduate Program, Sprott School of Business (1989-90, 1991- 93)

d) Director- International Program, Sprott School of Business (2001- 2009)

e) Committee Membership

External: Canadian Confederation of Business School Deans (1995-2005) : Canadian Consortium of Management Schools (1995-2005) : OCMN Business Advisory Committee

Univ. level: Unit Standards Review Committee (2015-16) Tenure and Promotion Appeal committee (2013-14, 14-15, 15-16) Quality Assurance Committee- Grad and U/Grad (2010-12) Graduate Mentorship Award Adjudication (2010-11) Academic Governance (2007-09) University Senate (1997-2004) Board of Governors (2001-2004)

86 Integrative Review (IR) Committee (1999-2004) Chair- IR Subcommittee - Sociology/Anthropology (2001) Chair- IR Subcommittee – Environmental Science; Physics; Earth Sciences (2003-04) Presidential Advisory on Internationalization (2000-2002) Process Redesign Steering Committee (1996-1999) Process Redesign Strategic Area Taskforce (1996-1999)

Faculty Level: Faculty Research Mentor Chairs and Directors Award of Excellence for Staff Committee Appeals Committee Research Proposal Mentor

School level: Management Board Ph.D. Advisory Committee Blue Ribbon Fundraising Committee Curriculum Development and Review Committee Promotion and Tenure Committee Computing Resources/ E-Business Implementation Hiring Committee Promotion and Enrollment Management Branding Committee Finance Committee Work Load Taskforce

f) Manufacturing Systems Centre (Head: 1985-2006; Co-Director since 2006)

Manufacturing Systems Centre - one of the organized units within the School of Business established to conduct, co-ordinate and disseminate research on management issues of manufacturing and operations systems. Arranged visiting scientists, seminars, working papers, and guided students in centres' projects.

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