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CALL FOR PAPERS THIRTEENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Istanbul, Turkey JULY 12-16, 2011 THEME: Fulfilling the Worldwide Sustainability Challenge: Strategies, Innovations, and Perspectives for Forward Momentum in Turbulent Times Co-Sponsored By: Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic Central Registry Agency, Istanbul, Turkey Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan Piri Reis University, Istanbul, Turkey Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Qatar University, Doha, Qatar School of Business, The State University of New York - OW, New York, USA State University of Management & Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia Turkish Chamber of Shipping, Istanbul, Turkey Turkish Derivatives Exchange, Izmir, Turkey Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand www.gbata.org Deadline for receipt of abstracts or papers: March 31, 2011 Submissions will be double-blind reviewed on a rolling basis to assure you a rapid decision to facilitate your funding and scheduling needs. CONFERENCE THEME: We welcome submissions addressing the GBATA Thirteenth Annual International Conference theme: Fulfilling the Worldwide Sustainability Challenge: Strategies, Innovations, and Perspectives for Forward Momentum in Turbulent Times. The theme is designed to encourage submissions that take unique perspectives on the critical issues related to multi- cultural, economic, technological, social, legal, and regulatory challenges that public and private industries and organizations encounter. The author(s) must specify paper(s) by track number, list two track numbers if appropriate, and up to four key words that describe the paper(s). Authors may seek guidance on matching their work to a track by contacting Prof. Dr. Nejdet Delener, Conference Chair (E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]). The Conference will include contributed paper sessions, invited and plenary presentations, case studies, round tables, panels, workshops and forums. The accepted papers will be published in the Refereed Conference Readings Book. The Conference will provide a unique international forum to facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge information through multi-disciplinary presentations. TRACKS: Abstracts or Papers I. Accounting II. Economics Managerial Accounting Economic Development & Competitiveness Financial Accounting &Taxation International Trade Auditing Multinational Trading Blocs Transitional Economies III. Finance & Banking IV. Information Technology Financial Institutions & Markets Technology & Networks Corporate Finance & Investments Services Computing Risk Management Management of Technology Banking & Financial Services Data Mining V. Marketing VI. Management Buyer Behavior & Customer Relations Human Resources Management Operations Management & TQM Distribution & Supply Chain Management Organizational Behavior, Development & Change Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding Corporate Strategy & Culture & Pricing Knowledge Management & Entrepreneurship Marketing Strategy, Product Management & New Public & Nonprofit Organizations Product Development Global Innovation &Related Strategies Services Marketing VII. Law and Regulations VIII. Health Care Management Minimizing Illegality & Unethical Conduct in Management of Health Care Providers Business Economics of Health Care Services Negotiating & Deal Making Contemporary Strategies in Pharmaceutical Industry Intellectual Property IX. Tourism and Hospitality Management X. Interdisciplinary Studies Hospitality Management, Leisure, & Tourism Business Education & Teaching Innovation Marketing of Theme Parks & Tourism Cross-Cultural Studies Lifestyle Services, Sports & Olympics E-Commerce &Technology ____________________________________________________ Public Policy, Immigration, & Ethical Issues XI. Communication Management Global Poverty & Underemployment Corporate Communication Transportation & Logistics Strategic Communication __________________________________________________________ Corporate Reputation Management & XII. Student Papers Measurement _________________________________________________________ Corporate Social Investment (CSI) & Corporate XIII. Special Panels, Forums, & Symposiums Governance SPECIAL TOPICS: Special Panels, Forums, and Symposiums Attendees are also invited. Interested group should select a session chair. The session chair’s responsibility will be to organize the special topics session and inform conference chair, Dr. N. Delener. IMPORTANT DATES: March 31, 2011 Deadline for receipt of submissions. April 30, 2011 Notification of acceptance. May 1, 2011 Deadline for early registration & submission of full papers for inclusion in Readings Book. After May 1st, papers will not be included in Readings book. OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARDS: Several papers will be selected for competitive awards. Winning papers will be recognized for their distinction at the Conference and will also be considered for inclusion in the Journal of Global Business and Technology [ISSN: 1553-5495]. Thirteenth Annual International Conference, Global Business and Technology Association 2 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION (All submissions are refereed): . Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged (word format). E-mail your abstract, full paper, or panel proposal to the Conference Chair (E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] ). A maximum of two papers can be presented by one person. Abstracts should be a maximum of four pages, and the full paper should be a maximum of twenty double-spaced pages including references and exhibits. The more complete the paper, the better its chances of acceptance in the review process. Submissions should include as succinctly as possible: - A separate title page which clearly indicates the name(s) of the presenting author(s) and other co-author(s), affiliation(s), complete mailing address(es), telephone/fax numbers and e-mail address(es) and title of the paper; - A track number; and - Up to four key words that describe the paper. The text of the full paper, abstract or proposal must include the title, but should not include the name(s) of the author(s) as papers will be blind reviewed. Accepted papers will be included in the Conference Readings Book. Submissions must not have been published, submitted or presented at other conferences. Special scheduling requests (dates or times) must be made at time of paper submission. Submissions should be e-mailed to the Conference Chair: Dr. N.J. Delener E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] GLOBAL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Conference Chair Program Chair Dr. N.J. Delener, Dean & Professor, School of Business, Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Oral Erdogan, Professor & Director, Istanbul Bilgi University, Santral JGBAT, The State University of New York- OW, Campus, Kazim Karabekir Cad. No: 2/13, 34060 Eyup – Istanbul, Turkey, PO Box 210, Old Westbury, New York, 11568 USA, Phone: +90 212 311 7788, Voice: +516-876-3408, Direct: +516-876-3292, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Program Co-Chairs Dr. Murat Borovali, Vice Rector: Senior Advisor, Istanbul Bilgi University, Santral Campus, Kazim Karabekir Cad. No: 2/13, 34060 Eyup – Istanbul, Turkey, Phone: +90 212 311 7117, Email: [email protected] Dr. Ayhan Kaya, Director: European Institute, Istanbul Bilgi University, Dolapdere Campus, Kurtulus Deresi Cad., Yahya Koprusu Sok. No: 1, 34440 Beyoglu – Istanbul, Turkey, Phone: +90 212 311 5306, Email: [email protected] Dr. Cetin Ali Donmez, Director/ CEO, Turkish Derivatives Exchange, Akdeniz Cad. No: 14 35210 Alsancak – Izmir, Turkey, Phone: +90 232 481 10 81, Email: [email protected] Dr. Susana Rodrigues, Dean, School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro de Lena- Alto do Vieiro, 2411-901, Leiria, Portugal, Phone: +351 262 830 900, E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Mohammad K. Najdawi, Dean, College of Business & Economics, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar, Phone: +974 485 1576/1577, Email: [email protected] Dr. Leon de Wet Fourie, Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries & Business, Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, Phone: +64 21655270, Email: [email protected] Dr. Luis Rivera, Chair, Department of Finance, School of Business, Dowling College, Oakdale, New York, 11769, USA, Phone: +631-244-3214, E-mail: [email protected] TRACK CHAIRS Accounting: Dr. Ari Yezegel, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452, U.S.A., Phone: +1 781 891 2000, Email: [email protected] Dr. Abdel Halabi, School of Eco. & Bus. Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050, South Africa, Phone: +27 11 717 8027, Email: [email protected] Economics: Dr. Erhan Aslanoglu, Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences, Marmara University, Goztepe Campus, 34722, Kadikoy – Istanbul, Turkey, Phone: +90 216 336 8487 Email: [email protected] Dr. Antanas Makstutis, Faculty of Eco. & Finance Mgmt., Mykolas Romeris University, Ateities Str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania, Phone: +370 5 2714547, Email: [email protected] Finance & Banking: Dr. Pat Obi, Professor of Finance, School of Management, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana 46323, U.S.A., Phone: +219-989-2747, E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Engin Kucukkaya, Chair, Department of Business Adm., Middle