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Biographical Sketch

Dr. Appa Rao Korukonda is Full Professor of Computer and Management Information Systems in the College of Business at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Andhra University, a Master’s in Management from All India Management Association, and two doctoral degrees---a Ph.D. in Management from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas and a Doctor of Science (D.Sc) in Information Systems and Communications from Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh. The founder-President of Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences, he has about 10 years of corporate managerial experience and has taught at St. Bonaventure University, Texas Tech University, and Helsinki School of Economics and Business & Administration. He has also acted as external examiner for doctoral dissertations in the areas of Management and Management Science and has made numerous presentations at national and international conferences. Dr. Korukonda has published in such journals as International Journal of Social Economics, International Journal of Human Computer Studies, Interfaces, Journal of Organization Change Management, Information Science, Group & Organization Studies, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, OR/MS Today, International Journal of Production Economics, IBS Computing Quarterly, SAM Advanced Management Journal, International Journal of Production Research, AI & Society, World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Computers in Human Behavior, Internal Journal of Electronic Healthcare, Annals of Operations Research, and Journal of Business Ethics. He has been the recipient of two competitive awards from the United Nations University, Tokyo besides numerous other research grants. His current research interests include Management Information Systems, Organization Theory, Business Ethics, Philosophy of Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Korukonda’s full resume can be accessed at http://myweb.bloomu.edu/akassist .

EDUCATION

B. Tech (Chemical Engineering) Andhra University, Waltair. 1971.

Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA Equivalent) All India Management Association, New Delhi. 1981.

Ph.D. in Business Administration. Texas Tech University. Major: Organizational Studies.

Support Fields: (1) Management Information Systems and (2) Finance. 1986

Doctor of Science in Information Systems & Communications (D.Sc), Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA. 2003.

AFFILIATION
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
College of Business (AACSB Accredited)
Room 247, Sutliff Hall 400 East 2nd Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 25 years in academe(Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX), St. Bonaventure University (St. Bonaventure, NY)
  • Bloomsburg University of PA (Bloomsburg, PA) plus 3 years in the industry (as part- time faculty member of the Institute of Training, The Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd., Ramagundam Unit.
  • Courses Taught:

    Management: Organizational Behavior, Organization Theory, Business Policy/Strategic Management, Management Science, Applied Management Science, Manpower Planning and Conflict Management, Human Resource Management, Production/ Operations Management, International Management (Graduate/Undergraduate) Information Systems: Management

    Information Systems, Information & Decision Support Systems, Introduction to Information Technology (Graduate/Undergraduate), Electronic Commerce, Ethics of Information Systems

    CURRENT & PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS

    Full Professor (Tenured), College of Business, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (fall 2002-present). Courses taught include graduate and undergraduate courses from the departments of CIS and Management.

    Visiting Adjunct Professor of Management, International School of Management, Paris, France (MBA, DBA, Ph.D. Programs.) (Summer 2003-present).

    Adjunct Professor of Management (Distance Education Program), MBA Program, Universitas 21 Global Consortium, Singapore (summer 2003-present).

    Full Professor, Department of Management Sciences, School of Business, St. Bonaventure University. (1991-2002: Tenured effective 1990).

    Director, Center for Research in Management. St. Bonaventure University (1997-2002)

    Founder President & Program Chair, Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences (1997-present)

    Associate Editor, Leadership Quarterly (March 1998-July 2001) - Associate Editor, Leaders and Leadership Journal published by the Association of Management/International Association of Management (1997-98).

    Chairman, Department of Management Sciences, School of Business, St. Bonaventure University (1991-94)

    Director, Overseas MBA Recruitment Division, St. Bonaventure University, New York (1992-93)

    Visiting Professor of Management, Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration, Finland (BBA & MBA Programs: 1992, 1996)

    Associate Professor of Management Sciences, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, New York. (1990-1991)

    Assistant Professor of Management Sciences, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, New York. (1986-1990)

    Assistant Editor, Journal of Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

    Part-Time Instructor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

    Part-Time Faculty Member for Employee Development Programs/ Seminars at the Institute of Training and Employee Development, The Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd, Ramagundam Unit.

    INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

    Ten years of managerial and organizational research/development experience in the Public Sector in various positions including: Head of the Department of Occupational Safety, Assistant Plant Manager, and Assistant Project Engineer at the Ramagundam Unit. Received specialized training at Lurgi Mineralol Technik GmbH (Frankfurt) and Veba Chemie plant, Gelsenkirchen Buer (West Germany). Responsibilities included liaison with regulatory agencies of the federal and state governments and technical collaborators from Lurgi (West Germany), Prago Invest (Czechoslovakia), and Monte Catini (Italy).

    ACADEMIC / INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION

    Program Chair, Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences (ABAS) International Conferences with the theme of Emerging Economies at the following locations:

    2007: Troyes, France
    (June 9-11, 2007)

    2006: Montreux, Switzerland (July 21-23, 2006)

    2006: Vilnius, Lithuania (June 10-12, 2006)

    2006: Limassol, Cyprus (May 30-June 1, 2006)

    2005: Quebec City, Canada (July 20-22, 2005)

    2004: Tallinn, Estonia (July 16-18, 2004)

    2004: Bratislava, Slovak Republic (July 3-5, 2004)

    2004: Montreux, Switzerland (June 12-14, 2004)

    2003: Brussels, Belgium (July 11-13, 2003)

    2003: Vancouver, BC (June 24-26, 2003)

    2002: San Jose, Costa Rica (July 6-8, 2002)

    2002: Cancun, Mexico (June 22-24, 2002)

    2001: Brussels, Belgium (July 23-25, 2001)

    2001: Québec City, Canada (July 12-14, 2001)

    2000: Prague, Czech Republic (July 10-12, 2000)

    1999: Barcelona, Spain (July 12-14, 1999)

    1998: Budapest, Hungary (July 13-15, 1998)

    Member, International Conference Advisory Committee, AIMS International. Fall 2003-present

    Publications
    JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2009). Information Systems and Computer Science and Engineering. In B. Wah (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering, 1560-1567. John Wiley. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2008). Globalization, Capitalism and Social Welfare: Connections and Conflicts. In Okpara, J. (Ed.), Globalization: Theories and Strategies for Tomorrow’s Managers: 37-52. London, UK: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2008). Jerry Hunt: My Mentor and Tormentor. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 29, Issue 6, 522-529. [Full PDF]

    • Lu, Y., Korukonda, A.R. (2008). Exploratory Investigation of Student Attitudes toward Technology based on Wi-Fi Usage. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, Vol. 2, Issue 3, 283-300. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Martin, D. (2008). From Digital Divide to Digital Provide: The Confluence of Technology, Market Efficiency, and Social Equity. Global CEO, Vol. 8, Issue 7, 23-28. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2008). On The Effects of Affect and Traits: A Response to Albritton et al.’s Study of U.S. Presidential Elections. Journal of Leadership Studies, 2(1), 74-78. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2008) The Role and the Toll of Information Revolution on Business, Finance, and Society: Some Questions and Reflections. Business and Finance 2008. Special issue of Reader, a flagship finance magazine of the ICFAI University Press, January, 58-62. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2007) Commonweal vs. free market capitalism: the Case of India and China. International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 34, No. 10, 772-780. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., Carrillo, G., Bathala, C., & Afza, M. (2007) The Dragon and the Elephant: A Comparative Study of Financial Systems, Commerce, and Commonwealth in India and China. The ICFAI Journal of International Business, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 7-20. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2007) Technique without Theory or Theory from Technique? An Examination of Practical, Philosophical, and Foundational Issues in Data Mining. AI & Society 21 (3), 347-355. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Korukonda, S. (2007) System Simulation across Developmental Divide: Toward Achieving Global Business Advantage and Consumer Surplus through Transfer Pricing. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (WRSTSD), 3 (3-4), 218-230. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2007) Differences that Do Matter: A Dialectic Analysis of Individual Characteristics and Personality Dimensions Contributing to Computer Anxiety. Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 1921-1942. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Korukonda, S. (2006) From Buzzword to Business Strategy: The Case for Information and Decision Support Systems in E-Healthcare. International Journal of Electronic Healthcare, 2(4), 362-377. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2006) Globalization, Social Development, And Operations Research: An Exploration of Strategies for Success. Annals of Operations Research, 143, 21-30. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Web Enablement of Financial Decision Support Systems: A Study of Capital Budgeting Using the Monte Carlo Simulation. In Narender, V., & Mahakud, J. (2006) Advances in Research in Business and Finance 2005 (Vol. II; Corporate Finance). Hyderabad: ICFAI University Press. 85-100. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Personality, individual characteristics, and predisposition to technophobia: some answers, questions, and points to ponder about. Information Sciences, 170 (2-4), 309-328. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Bathala, C. (2004) Ethics, Equity, and Social Justice in the New Economic Order: Using Financial Information for Keeping Social Score. Journal of Business Ethics, 54, 1-15. [Full PDF]

    • Bathala, C., Dukes, W.P., & Korukonda, A.R. (2004) Board structure in small firms: Implications for corporate governance and financial policies. The ICFAI Journal of Corporate Governance, July, 32-49. [Full PDF]

    • Finn, S., & Korukonda, A.R. (2004) Avoiding Computers: Does Personality Play a Role? In Eric P. Bucy (Ed.) Media Access: Social and Psychological Dimensions of New Technology Use. LEA Publishers (Mahwah, NJ), 73-90. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Finn, S. (2003) An investigation of framing and scaling as confounding variables in information Outcomes: the case of technophobia. Information Sciences: An International Journal, Vol. 155, No.1-2, pp. 79-88. [Full PDF]

    • Bathala, C., & Korukonda, A.R. (2003) Social Performance of free markets: Issues, analysis, and appraisal. International Journal of Social Economics, 30 (8), 854-866. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (2003) Taking Stock of Turing Test: A Review, Analysis and Appraisal of Issues Surrounding Thinking Machines. International Journal of Human Computer Studies (58), 240-257. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Winter, G. (2001) Co-Evolution of Firm and Industry Boundaries: The Case of Regeneration, Reinvention, and Mutual Adaptation across Levels of Analysis. In Tharsi Taillieu (Ed.) Collaborative Strategies and Multi-Organizational Partnerships. Leuven (Belgium)-Appledoorn (The Netherlands): Garant, 35-43.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1999) Policy Imperatives for the International Economy and for Financial Markets in the Emerging World Order. International Journal of Value-Based Management, 12, 51-67. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., Watson, J.G., & Rajkumar, T.M. (1999) Beyond Teams and Empowerment: A Counterpoint to Two Common Precepts in TQM. SAM Advanced Management Journal, 64 (1), 29-36. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1998) Ten Questions on Corporate Conscience. In Samuel Natale, Robert Hoffman, Geoff Hayward (Eds.) Corporate Structures, Business and the Management of Values. Lanham, MD: University Press of America (co-published with the Oxford University Center for the Study of Values in Education and Business), 83-92. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1998) Toward Creating and Enhancing an International Vision: An Exploration of the Hindu Model of Management. In D. Kantarelis (Ed.) Business & Economics for the 21st Century. Vol. II, Worcester, MA: B&ESI, 86- 94.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1998) Management of Quality vis-à-vis Quality of Management in the Asia Pacific Region: A Conceptual Analysis. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management 15(8/9), 892-906. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1997, August) Influence without Attempt: The Case of the Leader Who Couldn't Care Less about Leadership. Proceedings of the Association of Management and the International Association of Management (15th Annual International Conference), 24-28. [Full PDF]

    • Dave, D.S., Korukonda, A.R., & Akkihal, C. (1996) Applying TQM Philosophies to a Medium-sized organization in the United States: An Empirical Illustration. In A.V. Shanmugam and B.P. Lingaraj (Eds.) Small & Medium Industry & Business in the New Global Environment: Prospects and Problems, 203-207. Bangalore: Glocosm.

    • Rajkumar, T.M., & Korukonda, A.R. (1996) Hierarchical vs. Hypertext Help Systems: A Comparative Study. IBS Computing Quarterly. Winter, 10-16. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1996): Cognitive processes and computer advances in job fevaluation: Innovation in Reverse? The Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 13(1), 78-82. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. & Watson, J.G. (1995) The TQM Jungle: A Dialectic Analysis. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 12 (9), 100-109. [Full PDF]

    • Gunasekaran, A., Korukonda, A.R., Virtanen, I. & Yli-Olli, P. (1995) Optimal investment and lot-sizing policies for improved productivity and quality. International Journal of Production Research, 33 (1) 261-278. [Full PDF]

    • Gunasekaran, A., Korukonda, A.R., Virtanen, I. & Yli-Olli, P. (1994) Improving productivity and quality in manufacturing organizations. International Journal of Production Economics, 36, 169-183. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1993) The Role of the United Nations University in a Rapidly Changing World System. In Eisaku Sato Award-Winning Essays, 805-829. Tokyo: United Nations University. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1993) Kazanjian and Drazin's test of organizational life cycle model: A methodological comment and critique. Central Business Review, Winter, 12 (1), 44-48. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1993) United Nations University: Problems, Priorities, and Prospects for the Future. In Eisaku Sato Award-Winning Essays, 915-942. Tokyo: United Nations University. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Modeling and Measurement Mania in Management Research: A Comment and Critique. In K.H. Phua, C.M. Wang, W.Y. Yeong, T.Y. Leong, H.T. Loh, K.C. Tan, and F.S. Chou (Eds.) Optimization: Techniques and Applications (vol.2),1141-1146, London: World Scientific.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Scenario Description and Simplification in Computer Modeling: Tools to Keep the Class Awake. In K.H. Phua, C.M. Wang, W.Y. Yeong, T.Y. Leong, H.T. Loh, K.C. Tan, and F.S. Chou (Eds.) Optimization: Techniques and Applications (vol.2),1155-1160, London: World Scientific.

    • Dave, D.S.; Fitzpatrick, K.E.; Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Implementing Optimization Methods in Network Crashing: An Illustration. In K.H. Phua, C.M. Wang, W.Y.Yeong, T.Y. Leong, H.T. Loh, K.C. Tan, and F.S. Chou (Eds.) Optimization: Techniques and Applications (vol. 1), 275-283, London: World Scientific.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1992) From theory to tautology: The case of the tautological extension. The Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 9 (3), 173-179.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Managerial Action Skills in business education: Missing link or misdirected emphasis? SAM Advanced Management Journal, 57 (3), 27-42. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Hunt, J.G. (1991). Reward/Punishment cues as sources of contextual bias in cognitive categorization: A laboratory investigation. In J. Meindl, R. Cardy & S. Puffer (Eds.), Advances in Information Processing (vol. 4), 201-221. JAI Press. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Hunt, J.G. (1991) Premises and paradigms in leadership research. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 4(2), 19-33.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1991) Managerial value and belief systems in a cross-national context: The Case of the trivialsignificance. International Journal of Value-Based Management, 4 (1), 45-55. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1990) OR/MS modeling: An excursion through recursion. OR/MS Today, August, 17 (4), 28-31. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R., & Hunt, J.G. (1989) Pat on the Back Versus Kick in the Pants: An Application of Cognitive Inference to the Study of Leader Reward and Punishment Behaviors. Group & Organization Studies, 14 (3), September, 299-324. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1989) Mixing Levels of Analysis in Organizational Research. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 6(2), June, 1-8. [Full PDF]

    • Yadav, S.B., & Korukonda, A.R. (1985) Management of Type III Error in Problem Identification. Interfaces, 15 (4), July-August, 55-61. [Full PDF]

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1982) Tragedy of promotion: A real life experience. Indian Management, 21(5), May, 30-32.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1980) Vive la difference: The case of a headstrong worker and a helpless manager. Annapurna, 7(2), 29-32.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1976-78) Musings of Daruwallah. A series of articles published in Annapurna with the central theme of "adding a touch of humor" to the work-a-day lives in the Indian Public Sector.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1976) R&D for Economic Growth. NIF Annual Industrial Number, 473-476. This was awarded a merit prize by the President of India in the NIF 1976 international essay competition conducted by the NIF (National Industrial and Financial) Weekly of New Delhi.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1975) Safety Motivation Begins at the Top. National Safety News (Chicago), February, 57-59.

    • Korukonda, A.R. (1973) A Jet writes to his girl. Youth Times, July 13, 32- 33.

    Editorial

    Consulting Editor, International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship.

    Consulting Editor, African Journal of Business and Economic Research (AJBER), London, UK: Adonis-Abbey. Online at  http://www.adonisandabbey.com/show_editors.php?jl=1&jid=2.

    Member, Editorial Board. The Open Cybernetics and Systemics Journal, Bentham Science Publishers.

    Member, Editorial Board. The Open Ergonomics Journal. Bentham Science Publishers. (In process).

    Member, Editorial Review Board, AIMS International Journal of Management (2007-present) Executive Editor, Social Entrepreneurship Quarterly (2006-present)

    Member, Editorial Board, Special Issue of Annals of Operations Research on OR for Social Transformation. 2003-4.

    Member, Editorial Board. Symposium 2003 for Public Administration and Management: An Interactive Journal. San Diego State University--IVC School of Public Administration & Urban Studies. 2003.

    Associate Editor, Leadership Quarterly, 1998-2001

    Assistant Editor, Journal of Management, 1984-86.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006:) Editor, Directions in Business & Administrative Sciences: Proceedings of 2006 ABAS International Conferences held May 30-June 1, 2006 in Limassol, Cyprus; June 10-12, 2006 in Vilnius, Lithuania; and July 21-23, 2006 in Montreux, Switzerland.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Editor, Directions in Business & Administrative Sciences: Proceedings of 2005 ABAS International Conferences held July 20-22, 2005 in Quebec City, Canada. ISBN: 0-9712448-4-7.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2004) Editor, Directions in Business & Administrative Sciences: Proceedings of 2004 ABAS International Conferences held June 12-14, 2004 in Montreux, Switzerland; July 3-5, 2004 in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, July 16-18, 2004 in Tallinn, Estonia. ISBN:0-9712448-3-9

    Korukonda, A.R. (2003) Editor, Directions in Business & Administrative Sciences: Proceedings of 2003 ABAS International Conferences held June 24-26, 2003 in Vancouver, BC, Canada and July 11-13, 2003 in Brussels, Belgium. ISBN: 0-9712448-2-0

    Korukonda, A.R. (2002) Editor, Directions in Business & Administrative Sciences: Proceedings of 2002 ABAS International Conferences held June 22-24, 2002 in Cancún, Mexico and July 6-8, 2002 in San José, Costa Rica. ISBN: 0-9712448-1-2

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) Editor, Directions in Business & Administrative Sciences: Proceedings of 2001 ABAS International Conferences held July 12-14, 2001 in Québec City, Canada and July 23-25, 2001 in Brussels, Belgium. ISBN: 0-9712448-0-4

    CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

    Korukonda, A.R. (2008). Decision Avoidance:  Excursions through a Neglected Terrain in Decision Sciences. Proceedings of the XXV Pan Pacific Conference held June 2-3, 2008 in San Jose, Costa Rica, pp. 138-140.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2007). A Comparative, Cross-Cultural Assessment of Information Technology Education In the United States vis-à-vis the Asia Pacific Region. Proceedings of the Fifth AIMS International Conference held December 27-30, 2007 in Hyderabad, India.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Martin, D.G. (2007). Technology, Social Equity, and Market Efficiency: A Discussion of Jensen’s Digital Provide and Related Arguments. Proceedings of the the Fifth AIMS International Conference held December 27-30, 2007 in Hyderabad, India.

    Bathala, C., Korukonda, A. (2007). Equity Markets in the Emerging Balkan Region: Investment Potential and Limitations. Proceedings of the 2nd IBS Ahmedabad International Conference on Management (IBSA-ICON 07) held December 27-29 in Ahmedabad, India. Korukonda, A.R. (2007) India and China. A Comparative Assessment of Two Emerging Economies. Proceedings of the 2007 SAM International Conference, pp. 995-1009

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) System Simulation for Strategic Use of International Demographic Information: A Case Study of Transfer Pricing In International Business. Proceedings of the XXXV Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 11-15, 2006 in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) Web Technologies for Decision Modeling: An Excursion into the Emerging Frontiers. (Table Topic), Proceedings of the XXXV Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 11-15, 2006 in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Korukonda, S. (2005) Strategic Use of International Demographic Information: The Case of Transfer Pricing in Global Healthcare. Proceedings of the II International Conference on Business & Finance, Vol. VI. 114-127.

    Winter, G., & Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Bioinformatics and Biological Analogies: Models to Promote Creativity. Proceedings of the XXII Pan Pacific Conference, 406-8.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Molnar, I. (2005) Math Skills, Cognitive Orientation, and Cultural and Pedagogical Issues in the Teaching of Information Technology. Proceedings of the IACIS Pacific 2005 Conference held May 19-21, 2005 in Taipei, Taiwan.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Bathala, C (2004) Underneath the Glitter of Globalization: Data Visualization and Interpretation for Exploring Comonweal Implications of Free Market Capitalism. Proceedings of the XXI Pan Pacific Conference, 131-3

    Korukonda, A.R. (2004): Making Sense Of Information Systems Jungle: Toward Organizing Principles For CIS/MIS Curricula. Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 13-17, 2004 in Manzanillo, Mexico.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2004): Math and Logic Skills as Correlates of Technophobia. Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 13-17, 2004 in Manzanillo, Mexico.

    Korukonda, A.R. (December 2003): Management Theory, Research, and Practice: A Retrospective and a Roadmap. Keynote address. Proceedings of the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

    Korukonda, A.R. (December 2003): Ethics in Information Technology. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Information Technology held December 22-25, 2003 in Bhubaneswar, India.

    Korukonda, A.R. (December 2003): Cognitive Characteristics and Technophobia: Is There a Connection? Proceedings of the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

    Bathala, C., Dukes, W.P., & Korukonda, A.R. (December 2003): Board Structure and Corporate Governance Issues in Small Firms: An Agency Cost Perspective. Proceedings of the International Conference on Business & Finance held December 15-16, 2003 at ICFAI University, Hyderabad, India.

    Korukonda, A.R. & Watson, J.G. (December 2003): Conflict in the Classroom: A Scenario Analysis. Proceedings of the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Winter, G. (December 2003): E-Business, Globalization, and Human Resource Management: An Examination of Trends, Definitions and Directions. Proceedings of the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Finn, S. (2003) An Investigation of Framing and Scaling in Organizational Research: The Case of Technophobia. Proceedings of the Thirty Second Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held at the Marriott Resort and Beach Club, Island of Kauai, Hawaii April 15th - 20th, 2003.

    Finn, S., & Korukonda, A.R. (2002) Psychological Origins of Computer Attitudes: A Uses and Gratifications Study. Proceedings of XXXI Annual Meeting of Northeast Decision Sciences Institute. 205-7.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) The Human Factor in Information Management: Reflections on Recurring Themes. Proceedings of the XVIII Pan Pacific Conference, 171-173. Bathala, Ch., &

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) An Analysis of Social Welfare Issues in Free Market Environments. Proceedings of the XVIII Pan Pacific Conference, 207-9.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) Prospects in Retrospect: A Review of Turing’s Predictions vis-à-vis Their Realization. Proceedings of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute XXX Annual Meeting, 181-183.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Finn, S. (2001) Personality Dimensions and Attitude toward Computers: A Preliminary Investigation. Proceedings of the International Business Education & Technology Conference held March 14-21, 2001 in Cancun, Mexico (on CD.)

    Korukonda, A.R. (1999) Well-Connected and Nowhere to Go: An Exploration of the Wired Organization. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference XVI, 236-238.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1999) Beyond the Rational Model of Management: An Exploration and an Excursion. Proceedings of the Academy of Business Administration 1997 International Conference.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1998) Beyond Teams and Empowerment: A Counterpoint to Two Common Precepts in TQM. Proceedings of the 1997 Academy of Business Administration International Conference, 116-121.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, August) Influence without Attempt: The Case of the Leader Who Couldn't Care Less about Leadership. Proceedings of the Association of Management and the International Association of Management (15th Annual International Conference), 24-28.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997) Pan Pacific region in the new world order: Problems, priorities, and prospects. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference XIV, 69-71.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1996) Policy Imperatives for the International Economy and for Financial Markets in the Emerging World Order. In Luca G. Brusati (Ed.) Proceedings of the Second AIDEA Giovani International Conference.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Watson, J.G. (1995) Total Quality Management (TQM): A Conceptual Analysis. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference XII, 59-61.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1994) Management Systems and Policy Imperatives for the Emerging World Order. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference XI, 20-22.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1993) Towards Globalization of Organization and Management Theory: Some Useful Postulates. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference X, 735-737.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1991) Education or Trade? Some Dilemmas, Issues, and Directions for Managerial Action Skills. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference VIII, 317-319.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1990) Kazanjian and Drazin's Test of Organizational Life Cycle Model: A Methodological Comment and Critique. In Dennis F. Ray (Ed.), Proceedings of the Southern Management Association: 399-401.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1990) Managers: Muscle or Myth? A study of the relationship between managerial beliefs, demographics, and organizational characteristics. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference VII, 236-238. Seoul (Korea): Dankook University Press.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Pandit, V. (1990) Contingencies that don't count: A comment on value-based research. Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference VII, 242-244. Seoul (Korea): Dankook University Press.

    Hunt, J.G., & Korukonda, A.R. (1988) Beyond contingent leader rewards and punishments: A laboratory investigation of discretionary/ required behaviors. In D.S. Cook & N.J. Beutell (Eds.), Managerial Frontiers: The next twenty-five years, 36-38.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Blair, J.D. (1986) Resource dependence and stakeholder management: Strategies for managers of today's health care organizations. In Dennis F. Ray (Ed.), Proceedings of the Southern Management Association: 97-99.

    HUMAN INTEREST / LOCAL PRESS

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997) When finance and Franciscanism collide. The Times Herald, September 16: A4.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1993) 'Academic Futures' Prove to be Risky Bet. The Bona Venture, 66 (3), September 24: 3.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1991) A close look at the ideal parent. The Times Herald, March 10: D-5.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1991) Endocrinologist’s publicity stunt. News India, 22(11), March 15: 50.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1989) Womanizers. News India, 20(3), March 31: 4.


    CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

    Korukonda, A.R. (2009). Contemporary Ethics: The Complex and Convoluted Domain.  Paper presented at the Oxford Round Table held March 22-27, 2009 at  Lincoln College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK. 

    Korukonda, A.R. (2009). E-Business, Globalization, and Human Resource Management: An Examination of Trends, Definitions and Directions.  Paper presented at the 11th IBIMA Conference on Innovation and Knowledge Management to be held January 4-6, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2008). Decision Avoidance:  Excursions through a Neglected Terrain in Decision Sciences.  Paper presented at the XXV Pan Pacific Conference.  San Jose, Costa Rica: June 2-4, 2008.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2007). Management of Technology vis-à-vis Technology of Management: An Exploration of Contemporary Themes In Emerging Economies. Keynote Address delivered at the V AIMS International Conference held December 27-30, 2007 in Hyderabad, India

    Korukonda, A.R. (2007). A Comparative, Cross-Cultural Assessment of Information Technology Education In the United States vis-à-vis the Asia Pacific Region. Paper presented at the Fifth AIMS International Conference held December 27-30, 2007 in Hyderabad, India.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Martin, D.G. (2007). Technology, Social Equity, and Market Efficiency: A Discussion of Jensen’s Digital Provide and Related Arguments. Paper presented at the Fifth AIMS International Conference held December 27-30, 2007 in Hyderabad, India.

    Bathala, C., Korukonda, A. (2007). Equity Markets in the Emerging Balkan Region: Investment Potential and Limitations. Paper presented at the 2nd IBS Ahmedabad International Conference on Management (IBSA-ICON 07) held December 27-29 in Ahmedabad, India.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2007). Jerry Hunt: My Mentor and Tormentor. Paper presented at the Festschrift and International Leadership conference held October 11-12, 2007 and organized by the Institute for Leadership Research, Rawls College of Business,Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2007). Tautology, Theoretical Limits, and Godel Theorem: Reflections on Organization Theorizing. Paper presented at the XVII ABAS International Conference held June 9-11, 2007 in Troyes, France.

    Korukonda, A.R., Bathala, Carrillo, G., Bathala, C., Afza, M. The Dragon and The Elephant: A Comparative Study of Financial Systems, Commerce, and Commonweal In India and China (2006). Paper presented at the IV International Conference on Business & Finance held December 22-23, 2006 in Hyderabad, India.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) Traditional Hype or High Market Efficiency? An Empirical Analysis of Ebay Auctions? Paper presented at the XVI International Conference of the Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences held July 21-23, 2006 in Montreux, Switzerland.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) Meritocracy, Mediocrity, and Matthew Effect in Reverse: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Excellence in Education. Paper presented at the XVI International Conference of the Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences held July 21-23, 2006 in Montreux, Switzerland.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) Traditional vs. Online Teaching: A Comparative Assessment. Paper accepted for presentation at the XV International Conference of the Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences held June 10-12, 2006 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) Blogs: Yet Another Fad or a New Business Strategy? Paper presented at the XIV International Conference of the Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences held May 30-June 1, 2006 in Limassol, Cyprus.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) Web Technologies for Decision Modeling: An Excursion into the Emerging Frontiers. Paper presented at the XXXV Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 11-15, 2006 in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2006) System Simulation for Strategic Use of International Demographic Information: A Case Study of Transfer Pricing In International Business. Paper presented at the XXXV Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 11-15, 2006 in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Organizational Blogs: An Assessment of Promise, Potential and Perils. Paper presented as part of a Roundtable discussion on the Complexities of Everyday Communications as They Relate to the Blogosphere at the 66th Annual Pennsylvania Communication Association Conference held October 13-14, 2005 in Harrisburg West, PA.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Winter, G. (2005) Role of Biological Analogies in Organization Studies. Paper presented at the XIII ABAS International Conference held July 20-22, 2005 in Quebec City, Canada.

    Winter, G., & Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Bioinformatics and Biological Analogies: Models to Promote Creativity, Scientific Progress, and global Competitiveness. Paper accepted for presentation at the XXII Pan Pacific Conference held May 25-27, 2005 in Shanghai, China.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Molnar, I. (2005) Math Skills, Cognitive Orientation, and Cultural and Pedagogical Issues in the Teaching of Information Technology. Paper presented at the IACIS Pacific 2005 Conference held May 19-21, 2005 in Taipei, Taiwan.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Korukonda, S. (2004) Strategic Use of International Demographic Data: A Case Study of Transfer Pricing in Global Health Care. Paper presented at the ICFAI International Conference on Business and Finance held December 27-28, 2004 at the ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad, India.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Korukonda, S. (2004) Do Robots Have Souls?” and Other Questions at the Interface of Artificial Intelligence and Philosophy of Science. Paper presented at the XV International Congress of Vedanta held January 3-6, 2005 at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Hoppel, C. (2004). Structured vs. Object-Oriented Approaches: A Comparative Analysis. Paper presented at the Twelfth ABAS International Conference held July 16-18, 2004 in Tallinn, Estonia.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2004). From Data to Information: Multiple Paths to Visualization and Interpretation. Paper presented at the Eleventh ABAS International Conference held July 3-5, 2004 in Bratislava, Slovak Republic.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2004). Conjunct Subjects/Disjunct Disciplines: An Exploration of Ferment in the Field of Information Systems. Paper presented at the Tenth ABAS International Conference held June 12-14, 2004 in Montreux, Switzerland.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Bathala, C (2004). Underneath the Glitter of Globalization: Data Visualization and Interpretation for Exploring Comonweal Implications of Free Market Capitalism. Paper presented the XXI Pan Pacific Conference held May 26-28, 2004 in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2004). Making Sense of Information Systems Jungle: Toward Organizing Principles for CIS/MIS Curricula. Paper presented at the Thirty Third Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 13 - 17, 2004.at the Wyndham Grand Bay Isla Navidad Resort, in Manzanillo, Mexico.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2004). Math and Logic Skills as Correlates of Technophobia. Paper accepted for presentation at the Thirty Third Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 13 - 17, 2004.at the Wyndham Grand Bay Isla Navidad Resort, in Manzanillo, Mexico.

    Korukonda, A.R. (December 2003): Management Theory, Research, and Practice: A Retrospective and a Roadmap. Keynote address delivered at the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

    Korukonda, A.R. (December 2003): Ethics in Information Technology. Invited talk delivered at the 6th International Conference on Information Technology held December 22-25, 2003 in Bhubaneswar, India.

    Korukonda, A.R. (December 2003): Cognitive Characteristics and Technophobia: Is There a Connection? Paper presented at the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Bathala, C., Dukes, W.P.,

    Korukonda, A.R. (2003): Board Structure and Corporate Governance Issues in Small Firms: An Agency Cost Perspective. Paper presented at the International Conference on Business & Finance held December 15-16, 2003 at ICFAI University, Hyderabad, India.

    Korukonda, A.R. & Watson, J.G. (2003): Conflict in the Classroom: A Scenario Analysis. Paper presented at the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Winter, G. (December 2003): E-Business, Globalization, and Human Resource Management: An Examination of Trends, Definitions and Directions. Paper presented at the AIMS/COM International Conference held December 28-31 at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

    Korukonda, A.R. (July 2003) Solutions in Search of Problems: A Critique of Data Mining. Paper presented at the IX ABAS International Conference held July 11-13, 2003 in Brussels, Belgium.

    Korukonda, A.R. (June 2003) OR/MS for Social Development: A Set of Policy Imperatives. Paper presented at the VIII ABAS International Conference held June 24-26, 2003 at Simon Fraser University Harbor Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Finn, S. (2003) An Investigation of Framing and Scaling in Organizational Research: The Case Of Technophobia. Paper presented at the Western Decision Science Institute’s 32nd Annual Meeting held April 15-19, 2003 in the Island of Kauai, Hawaii.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2002) Role of OR in a globalized economy. Panel Symposium presented at the International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD) held December 27-30, 2002 at Anna University, Chennai.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2002) Equity and Social Justice in a Market Economy: Toward Rediscovering the Visible Hand. Paper presented at the International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD) held December 27-30, 2002 at Anna University, Chennai.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2002) Data mining or Fishing Expedition? Arguments for and against Data Mining. Paper presented at the International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD) held December 27-30, 2002 at Anna University, Chennai.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2002) Maximization of Consumer Surplus in a Globally Integrated Economy: Issues of Equity and Social Justice. Paper presented at the VI ABAS International Conference held June 22-24, 2002 in Cancún, Mexico.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Winter, G. (2002) Racial Profiling as an Exercise in Strategic Choice: An Analysis and Discussion of Pros and Cons. Paper presented at the VII ABAS International Conference held July 6-8, 2002 in San José, Costa Rica.

    Finn, S., & Korukonda, A.R. (2002) Psychological Origins of Computer Attitudes: A Uses and Gratifications Study. Paper presented at the XXXI NEDSI Meeting in March 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) Napster and Copyright Law: An Analysis of Legal and Ethical Issues. Paper accepted for presentation at the 2001 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute held November 17-20, 2001 in San Francisco, CA.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) Measures of Innovation: A Critique. Paper presented at the V Inernational Conference of the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences held July 23-25, 2001 in Brussels, Belgium.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) On Being a Victim of One’s Own Success: A Case Study of Dell. Paper presented at the IV International Conference of the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences held July 12-14, 2001 in Québec City, Canada.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) The Human Factor in Information Management: Reflections on Recurring Themes. Paper presented at the XVIII Pan Pacific Conference held May 28-30, 2001 in Chile.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) Prospects in Retrospect: A Review of Turing’s Predictions vis-à-vis Their Realization. Paper presented at the XXX Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute held March 21-23, 2001 in Pittsburgh, PA. Bathala, Ch., &

    Korukonda, A.R. (2001) An Analysis of Social Welfare Issues in Free Market Environments. Paper presented at the XVIII Pan Pacific Conference held May 28-30, 2001 in Chile.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Finn, S. (2001) Personality Dimensions and Attitude toward Computers: A Preliminary Investigation. Paper submitted for possible presentation at the International Business Education & Technology Conference held March 14-21, 2001 in Cancun, Mexico.

    Korukonda, A.R. (2000) Escape from Efficiency: Reflections on the Human Side of Information Technology. Paper presented in the Session on Information Technology and Management at the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences International Conference in Prague. July 2000.

    Winter, G., & Korukonda, A.R. (2000) Co-Evolution of Firm and Industry Boundaries: the Case of Regeneration, Reinvention, and Mutual Adaptation acrossLevels of Analysis. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Multi-Organizational Partnerships and Cooperative Strategy, held in July 2000 at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

    Winter, G., Korukonda, A.R., Fitzgerald, P.W., & Walters, B. (2000) An Examination of the Business Ethics Dialectic for Practitioners and Teachers of Organizational Sciences. Paper presented at the 20th Organization Development World Congress held in Goa, India. July 2000.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1999) Human Resource Management for the 'New' Workplace: Some Directions. Paper presented at the `Business & Economics Society International 1999 Conference held July 22-26, 1999 in Canary Islands, Spain.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1999) Corporate World, Academic World: Excursions into a Shared Landscape. Paper presented at the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences (ABAS) 1999 International Conference held July 12-14, 1999 in Barcelona, Spain.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1999) Well-Connected and Nowhere to Go: The Shortcomings of the Electronic Age. Paper accepted for presentation at the XVI Pan-Pacific Conference held May 31-June 2, 1999 in Fiji.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1998) Linear vs. Circular Views on Time: Implications for Management Theory and Practice. Paper presented at the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences International Conference held July 13-15, 1998 in Budapest, Hungary.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1998) Toward Creating and Enhancing an International Vision: An Exploration of the Hindu Model of Management. Paper presented at the Business & Economics Society International Conference held July 17-21in Rome, Italy.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1998) Trusteeship: An Exploration of the Gandhian Vision of Management. Paper presented at the 1998 Academy of Business Administration International Conference held July 22-29 in Barcelona, Spain.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, September) Quality, Management, and Metaphysics in the Asia Pacific Region: The Search for Global Competitiveness. Paper accepted for presentation at the 1997 Annual Conference of the Northeast Business & Economics Association held September 26-27 in Philadelphia.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, August) Influence without Attempt: The Case of the Leader Who Couldn't Care Less about Leadership." Paper presented at the Fifteenth Annual Conference of Association of Management/International Association of Management held August 6-9 in Montreal.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, July) Beyond Teams and Empowerment: A Critical Analysis and Appraisal of the Total Quality Movement. Paper presented at the Academy of Business Administration 1997 International Conference held July 9-16 in Athens, Greece.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, July) Beyond the Rational Model of Management: An Exploration and an Excursion. Paper presented at the Academy of Business Administration 1997 International Conference held July 9-16 in Athens, Greece.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, July) Ten Questions on Corporate Conscience: An Emerging Model of Governance for the Next Millennium. Paper presented at the Fourth International Conference on Social Values held July 6-9 at St. Catherine's College, University of Oxford, England.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, July) The Five Pillars of Confucianism and Their Implications for Negotiation and Conflict Management. Paper accepted for presentation at the Euro XV-Informs XXXIV conference held July 14-17 in Barcelona, Spain.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997, June) Pan-Pacific Region in the New World Order: Problems, Priorities, and Prospects. Paper presented at the XIV Pan-Pacific Conference held June 3-5, 1997 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1996) Policy Imperatives for the International Economy and for Financial Markets in the Emerging World Order. Paper presented at the Second AIDEA Giovani International Conference held June 6-8 in Milan, Italy.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1996, August) Theory C: The Five Pillars of Confucianism and Their Implications for Management in China. Paper accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Cross-Cultural Management in China held August 26-28, 1996 in Hong Kong.

    Dave, D.S., Korukonda, A.R., & Akkihal, C. (1995) Applying TQM Philosophies to a Medium-sized organization in the United States: An Empirical Illustration. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Small & Medium Industry and Business held January 3-5 in Bangalore, India.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Watson, J.G. (1995) Total Quality Management (TQM): A conceptual Analysis. Paper presented at the XII Pan Pacific Conference held May 29-June 1 in Dundedin and Queenstown, New Zealand.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Rajkumar, T.M. (1995) Hierarchical vs. Hypertext Help Systems: A Comparative Study. Paper presented at the INFORMS International Conference held June 25-28 in Singapore (refereed acceptance).

    Korukonda, A.R. (1994) Teaching Theories in Organizational Behavior: The Tautology Challenge. Competitive session accepted for the Third International Organizational Behavior Conference (IOBTC) scheduled held December 14-17 at Dunedin, New Zealand.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1993) Zen and Japanese Management Systems: Some Lessons for Entrepreneurship in the Emerging World Order. Paper accepted for presentation at the ENDEC World Conference on Entrepreneurship, July 15-17, 1993, Nanyag Technological University, Singapore.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1992) On the Relevance of Eastern Philosophical Systems for Modern Management Education. Paper presented at the Second International Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference held December 16-19, 1992. Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Probability, Perspective, and Points to Ponder About: The Case of the Monty Hall Problem. Paper presented at the Fifth International Symposium on Dynamic Games and Applications organized by the University of Geneva and held July 15-17, 1992 at Grimentz, Switzerland.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Modeling and Measurement Mania in Management Research: A Comment and Critique. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Optimization: Techniques and Applications (ICOTA '92) held June 3-5, 1992 at the National University of Singapore.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Scenario Description and Simplification in Computer Modeling: Tools to Keep the Class Awake. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Optimization: Techniques and Applications (ICOTA '92) held June 3-5, 1992 at the National University of Singapore.

    Dinesh, D.S.; Fitzpatrick, K.E.; Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Implementing Optimization Methods in Network Crashing: An Illustration. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Optimization: Techniques and Applications (ICOTA '92) held June 3-5, 1992 at the National University of Singapore.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Vedanta and Management Thought. Paper presented at the Fourth International Congress of Vedanta held April 2-5 at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1991) Education or Trade? Some Dilemmas, Issues, and Directions for Managerial Action Skills. Paper presented at the VIII Pan-Pacific Conference held June 6-8 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1991) Learning Acquisition in Management Education: A Critical Look at the Action Skills Approach. Paper accepted for presentation at the Thirty Eighth World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching held July 22-26 in Lagos, Nigeria.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1990, August) Linear Programming Approach to Job Evaluation: Is the Cart Being Put Before the Horse? Paper presented at the 1990 International Operations Research Conference held in Vienna, Austria.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1989, December) Lost Between the Levels: A Simple Video for Stimulation of Student Interest in Complex Issues. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on New Concepts in Higher Education in San Jose, Costa Rica.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1989, July) The S-E grid: A typology of approaches to managing conflict. Paper presented at the international conference on "Managing Productivity and Quality in the 1990's," organized by the Operations Research Society of Japan (ORSJ), The Institute of Management Sciences (TIMS), and The Asian, Pacific Operations Research Societies (APORS) in Osaka (Japan).

    Korukonda, A.R. (1988, June) Reward/ Punishment cues as sources of contextual influence in cognitive categorization: A laboratory investigation. Paper presented at the second conference on Decision Making and Information Processing: Contextual Influences at SUNY, Buffalo.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Hunt, J.G. (1987, October) An Application of Cognitive Inference to the Study of Leader Reward and Punishment Behaviors. Paper presented at the TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting in St. Louis.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Hunt, J.G. (1987, October) Leadership and Management: Towards Conceptual Clarity. Paper presented at the TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting in St. Louis.

    Korukonda, A.R., & Hunt, J.G. (1986, August) Premises and Paradigms in Leadership Research. Paper presented at the Research Methods Interest Group session of the Academy of Management 1986 annual meeting in Chicago. (This paper was ranked 3rd out of 44 total submissions).

    Blair, J.D., Baliga, B.R., Whitehead, C.J., & Korukonda, A.R. (1986, August) Stakeholder Management Strategies for Health Care Organizations. Paper presented at the Health Care Administration Division of the Academy of Management 1986 annual meeting in Chicago.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1985, April) Impact of signaling behavior on discretionary leadership. Paper presented at the 12th annual Student Research Conference of Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico.

    WORKSHOPS / TEACHING TOOLS

    Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Monte Carlo Simulation via Excel. Enhancement and Web-enablement of a problem from Moore, J.H., & Weatherford, L.R. (2001). Decision Modeling with Microsoft Excel.Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Online at http://home.xl2web.com/home.jsp....> Monte Carlo Simulation

    Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Faculty Coordinator. Student showcase presentation on Web Enabled DSS to the College of Business Advisory Board, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. May 2005.

    Korukonda, A. R. (1997, July) Conflict Resolution in University Teaching. Competitive 3-hour Workshop presented at the Conference on Improving University Teaching organized by the University of Maryland University College and held July 21-24 at Faculdade da Cidade (FDC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1991, July) Difficult Classroom Situations: An Exploration of Strategies for Resolving, Coping, and Living with Problem Situations in the Context of Teacher-Student Interactions. Competitive 2-hour workshop presented at the seventeenth International Conference on Improving University Teaching. University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1990, July) Bridges and Barriers in University Teaching: An Exploration of the Role of Medium and Mannerism in Classroom Communication. Competitive 4-hour workshop presented at the sixteenth International Conference on Improving University Teaching organized by the University of Maryland University College in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    AWARDS/CITATIONS

    Provost’s Award for Excellence in Research/Scholarly Activity. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. February 2007.

    Who’s Who among Teachers (2004-5), 1701 Director’s Blvd. Suite 920, Austin, TX 78744

    Citation of Excellence (1997-2002) in recognition of Highest Quality Rating awarded by the Editorial Board of ANBAR. ANABAR Hall of Excellence

    President's Award for Professional Excellence (1992) Awarded in recognition of outstanding research accomplishments. St. Bonaventure University.

    Grand Prize (1992) International Essay Contest on the research agenda for the United Nations University in promoting world peace and human welfare. Eisaku Sato Memorial Foundation for Cooperation with the United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan.

    First Prize (1991) International Essay Contest on the role of the United Nations and United Nations University in a rapidly changing world system. Eisaku Sato Memorial Foundation for Cooperation with the United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan.


    GRANTS

    Korukonda, A.R. (2005) Toward Bridging the Racial Divide in Digital Divide: Proposal For an Online Summer Institute in Technology Skills for Minority Students. Social Equity grant proposal submitted in October 2005.

    Faculty Research Grant (2000-2001) for the research project: An Exploration of the Franciscan Model of Management. St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1998-99) An Exploration of the Hindu Model of Management. Faculty Research Grant, St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1997-98) Is Business Ethics Good Business? An Empirical Test. Competitive research grant awarded by the committee for sponsored research, St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1996) Theory Development in TQM: A Critical Analysis and Appraisal of the Deming Method. Competitive Summer Research Fellowship awarded by St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1993) Eastern Mysticism and Western Models of Management: An Exploration of the Vedantic System of Thought. Competitive Summer Research Fellowship awarded by St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. & Rajkumar, T.M. (1993) Cognitive Implications of Computer Help Systems: An Exploration of the Hypertext Environment. Competitive research grant awarded by St. Bonaventure University (1993-94)

    Korukonda, A.R. (1992) Zen and the Japanese Management Systems. Competitive Faculty Research Grant awarded by St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1989) Management of Occupational Safety: An Organizational Analysis. Competitive summer research grant awarded by St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1988) A laboratory investigation of reference point model as an alternative to the Discounted Utility model in inter-temporal choice. Competitive research grant awarded by St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1987) Value and belief systems as reflectors of corporate culture and strategy. Competitive research grant awarded by St. Bonaventure University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1986) Leadership and Management: A Theoretical Analysis. Competitive summer research grant. Graduate School, Texas Tech University.

    Korukonda, A.R. (1985) A Philosophical Analysis of Leadership Theories. Competitive summer research grant. Graduate School, Texas Tech University.


    PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, REVIEW & RELATED ACTIVITIES

    Session Chair, E-Business.  11th International Business Information Management Conference (IBIMA) held January 4-6, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt. 

    Reviewer, International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship (Spring 2009).

    Reviewer, Special Issue of Management Research News Journal (on Small Business Development and Poverty Alleviation in Africa) (January 2008)

    Reviewer, Case Development, Teaching and Curriculum Track of the 2008 New York conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (2007-8)

    Reviewer, Using MIS (2nd Edition) by David Kroenke. Pearson (Fall 2007)

    Session Chair, Organization Studies. XVII ABAS International Conference to be held June 9-11, 2007.

    External Examiner for the Ph.D. Thesis: Optimization and Simulation in the Management of Continuous Process Plant Operations of Petroleum Refinery by John Abraham Nelson, Anna University, Chennai (April 2007).

    Session Chair (Session D: March 27, 2007), 2007 International Business Conference of Society for Advancement of Management held March 25-28,. 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.

    Discussant for the paper, The Role of Failure in Motivation: A Special Case in the Study of Success” by G. Loemker and D. Torres. 2007 International Business Conference of Society for Advancement of Management held March 25-28,. 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.

    Director, Marathon of the Mind (a unique contest designed to recognize and reward outstanding skills in math, logic and technology among high school students. Bloomsburg University, PA (Fall 2006-present). Session Chair, Studies in Culture, Education, and Technology, XVI ABAS International Conference held July 22- 24 in Montreux, Switzerland.

    Session Chair, Session on Micro and Macro Organization Studies, XIV ABAS International Conference held May 30-June 1, 2006.

    Session Chair, Management Information Systems: Information Systems Potpourri session (MIS-T2) at the XXXV Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 11-15, 2006 in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

    External Examiner for the Ph.D. Thesis: Managerial Decision Making for Some Replacement Problems under Given Conditions by Sanjay R. Raval. Gujarat University (2005-present).

    Faculty Consultant on Technophobia to the Doctoral & Master’s research programs at the University of Fortaleza, Brazil (2005-6).

    Session Chair, Session on Issues in Organization Studies. XIII ABAS International Conference held July 20-22, 2005 in Quebec City, Canada.

    Session Chair, Session on Advances in IT. XXII Pan Pacific Conference held May 25-27, 2005 in Shanghai, China.

    Member, Editorial Board: Public Administration & Management: An Interactive Journal.

    Session Chair, Session on Corporate Governance and Curricular Issues. XI ABAS International Conference. Montreux, Switzerland.

    Member, Panel of Reviewers. Special Issue of Annals of Operations Research (2003-4).

    Ad-hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Human Computer Studies (2003-4).

    Session Chair, Technical Session on Information Technology and Society. Sixth International Conference on Information Technology held December 22-25, 2003 and organized by the Orissa Information Technology Society, Bhubaneswar and Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar.

    Session Chair, Technical Session on Supply Chains, Optimal Channel Allocation, Projection Pursuit Algorithm, Search Heuristics for Optimal Contract Design. International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD) held December 27-30, 2002 at Anna University, Chennai.

    External Examiner for the Doctoral Dissertation on Production Functions. Department of Statistics, Gujarat University (2000-2001) Invited to act as the External Examiner for the Doctoral Dissertation: Corporate Culture, Managerial Commitment, and Performance. Department of Commerce, GuruNanak College, University of Madras (1999-2000)

    Discussant for the paper “Guided Inference in Production Systems with Modus Ponens.” XXXI Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute held March 20-22, 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

    Chairperson for the session Human Factors that Affect Both Computer Use and Employee Morale. XXXI Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute held March 20-22, 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

    Chairperson for the session Management & Marketing Applications. Business & Economics Society International (B&ESI) 1999 Conference held July 22-26, 1999 in Canary Islands, Spain.

    Discussant for the paper "The Development of an Integrated Strategic Management Model for Academics in South Africa” Business & Economics Society International (B&ESI) 1999 Conference held July 22-26, 1999 in Canary Islands, Spain.

    Discussant for the paper "The Employment Experiences of Older (Third Age) Females in Britain and its Regions.” Business & Economics Society International (B&ESI) 1999 Conference held July 22-26, 1999 in Canary Islands, Spain.

    Discussant for the session: Lobbying within the Framework of the European Union: A Metaphorical Approach. 1997 Academy of Business Administration International Conference held July 1997 in Athens, Greece.

    Reviewer for Division II IBAM Conference in San Antonio, TX. Facilitator for the Session: Workers without Boundaries, 33rd Annual Conference of the Eastern Academy of Management held May 11, 1996 in Crystal City, VA.

    Reviewer for the book Organizational Stress (Orient Longman: 1996) Reviewer for the book Conflict Management (Oxford/IBH Publishing Co: 1996)

    Chairperson, Lecture and discussion on Modern Science and Hindu Mysticism. St. Bonaventure University. November 1995.

    Chairperson, TQM session at the XII Pan-Pacific Conference held in Dunedin and Queenstown, New Zealand. May 29-June 1, 1995. Emerging Issues of Operations Management. Keynote address delivered at the Production & Operations Management track of 1994 International Conference of Academy of Business Administration held June 1994 in London, England.

    Reviewer, Second World Business Congress on Managing East-West Business in Turbulent Times, Institute for East-West Trade, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland (June 3-6, 1993).

    Chairperson: Hi-tech Hi-touch Evaluation in Business Education. Workshop presented at the Second International Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference. Perth, Western Australia, December 16-19, 1992.

    Chairperson: Soft Systems Methodology as a Pluralistic Learning/Teaching Approach. Workshop presented at the Second International Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference. Perth, West Australia, December 16-19, 1992.

    Coordinator, Faculty Publications Bank, Department of Management Sciences, St. Bonaventure University. External Examiner (1991/92) for the doctoral dissertation: Prediction and Turnaround Management of Corporate Sickness by P.A. Satyanarayana. University of Madras, Madras (India).

    Reviewer for the Organizational Behavior track of the Southern Management Association's 1992 Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reviewer for the Book Proposal: Strategic Leadership by Robert L. Phillips and James G. Hunt (SAGE, 1991)

    Chairperson, Organizational Theory session at the Ninth annual conference of the Association of Management held August 6-9 in Atlantic City, New Jersey (1991).

    Discussant for the session: Groups and Organizations (Organization and Management Theory track) at the Southern Management Association annual meeting held November 5-9 in Atlanta, Georgia (1991).

    Discussant for the paper, "Implications of measurement inconsistencies for research on decline: An empirical study" by Kanak S. Gautam, David A. Whetten, and Kim S. Cameron, presented at the Southern Management Association annual meeting in Orlando, Florida during November 7-10,1990.

    Reviewer for Leadership: A New Synthesis, a scholarly book by J.G. Hunt (SAGE: 1991). Chairperson, Organizational Behavior and Design Session at the TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting in St. Louis (1987, October).

    Reviewer for Yearly Review of Management (Special issue of Journal of Management.) 1986-87.

    Paper and Symposium Reviewer for the Management/Organization Theory Division of the Southwest Division of the Academy of Management. Texas Tech University, 1984.

    Reviewer, Special Issue of Management Research News Journal (on Small Business Development and Poverty Alleviation in Africa) (January 2008)

    Reviewer, Case Development, Teaching and Curriculum Track of the 2008 New York conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (2007-8)

    Reviewer, Using MIS (2nd Edition) by David Kroenke. Pearson (Fall 2007) Session Chair, Organization Studies. XVII ABAS International Conference to be held June 9-11, 2007.

    External Examiner for the Ph.D. Thesis: Optimization and Simulation in the Management of Continuous Process Plant Operations of Petroleum Refinery by John Abraham Nelson, Anna University, Chennai (April 2007).

    Session Chair (Session D: March 27, 2007), 2007 International Business Conference of Society for Advancement of Management held March 25-28,. 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.

    Discussant for the paper, The Role of Failure in Motivation: A Special Case in the Study of Success” by G. Loemker and D. Torres. 2007 International Business Conference of Society for Advancement of Management held March 25-28,. 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.

    Director, Marathon of the Mind (a unique contest designed to recognize and reward outstanding skills in math, logic and technology among high school students. Bloomsburg University, PA (Fall 2006-present).

    Session Chair, Studies in Culture, Education, and Technology, XVI ABAS International Conference held July 22- 24 in Montreux, Switzerland.

    Session Chair, Session on Micro and Macro Organization Studies, XIV ABAS International Conference held May 30-June 1, 2006.

    Session Chair, Management Information Systems: Information Systems Potpourri session (MIS-T2) at the XXXV Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences Institute held April 11-15, 2006 in Waikoloa, Hawaii. External Examiner for the Ph.D. Thesis: Managerial Decision Making for Some Replacement Problems under Given Conditions by Sanjay R. Raval. Gujarat University (2005-present).

    Faculty Consultant on Technophobia to the Doctoral & Master’s research programs at the University of Fortaleza, Brazil (2005-6).

    Session Chair, Session on Issues in Organization Studies. XIII ABAS International Conference held July 20-22, 2005 in Quebec City, Canada.

    Session Chair, Session on Advances in IT. XXII Pan Pacific Conference held May 25-27, 2005 in Shanghai, China. Member, Editorial Board: Public Administration & Management: An Interactive Journal.

    Session Chair, Session on Corporate Governance and Curricular Issues. XI ABAS International Conference. Montreux, Switzerland. Member, Panel of Reviewers. Special Issue of Annals of Operations Research (2003-4).

    Ad-hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Human Computer Studies (2003-4). Session Chair, Technical Session on Information Technology and Society. Sixth International Conference on Information Technology held December 22-25, 2003 and organized by the Orissa Information Technology Society, Bhubaneswar and Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar.

    Session Chair, Technical Session on Supply Chains, Optimal Channel Allocation, Projection Pursuit Algorithm, Search Heuristics for Optimal Contract Design. International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD) held December 27-30, 2002 at Anna University, Chennai.

    External Examiner for the Doctoral Dissertation on Production Functions. Department of Statistics, Gujarat University (2000-2001) Invited to act as the External Examiner for the Doctoral Dissertation: Corporate Culture, Managerial Commitment, and Performance. Department of Commerce, GuruNanak College, University of Madras (1999-2000)

    Discussant for the paper “Guided Inference in Production Systems with Modus Ponens.” XXXI Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute held March 20-22, 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

    Chairperson for the session Human Factors that Affect Both Computer Use and Employee Morale. XXXI Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute held March 20-22, 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

    Chairperson for the session Management & Marketing Applications. Business & Economics Society International (B&ESI) 1999 Conference held July 22-26, 1999 in Canary Islands, Spain.

    Discussant for the paper "The Development of an Integrated Strategic Management Model for Academics in South Africa” Business & Economics Society International (B&ESI) 1999 Conference held July 22-26, 1999 in Canary Islands, Spain.

    Discussant for the paper "The Employment Experiences of Older (Third Age) Females in Britain and its Regions.” Business & Economics Society International (B&ESI) 1999 Conference held July 22-26, 1999 in Canary Islands, Spain.

    Discussant for the session: Lobbying within the Framework of the European Union: A Metaphorical Approach. 1997 Academy of Business Administration International Conference held July 1997 in Athens, Greece.

    Reviewer for Division II IBAM Conference in San Antonio, TX. Facilitator for the Session: Workers without Boundaries, 33rd Annual Conference of the Eastern Academy of Management held May 11, 1996 in Crystal City, VA.

    Reviewer for the book Organizational Stress (Orient Longman: 1996) Reviewer for the book Conflict Management (Oxford/IBH Publishing Co: 1996)

    Chairperson, Lecture and discussion on Modern Science and Hindu Mysticism. St. Bonaventure University. November 1995.

    Chairperson, TQM session at the XII Pan-Pacific Conference held in Dunedin and Queenstown, New Zealand. May 29-June 1, 1995. Emerging Issues of Operations Management. Keynote address delivered at the Production & Operations Management track of 1994 International Conference of Academy of Business Administration held June 1994 in London, England.

    Reviewer, Second World Business Congress on Managing East-West Business in Turbulent Times, Institute for East-West Trade, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland (June 3-6, 1993).

    Chairperson: Hi-tech Hi-touch Evaluation in Business Education. Workshop presented at the Second I nternational Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference. Perth, Western Australia, December 16-19, 1992.

    Chairperson: Soft Systems Methodology as a Pluralistic Learning/Teaching Approach. Workshop presented at the Second International Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference. Perth, Western Australia, December 16-19, 1992.

    Coordinator, Faculty Publications Bank, Department of Management Sciences, St. Bonaventure University. External Examiner (1991/92) for the doctoral dissertation: Prediction and Turnaround Management of Corporate Sickness by P.A. Satyanarayana. University of Madras, Madras (India).

    Reviewer for the Organizational Behavior track of the Southern Management Association's 1992 Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reviewer for the Book Proposal: Strategic Leadership by Robert L. Phillips and James G. Hunt (SAGE, 1991)

    Chairperson, Organizational Theory session at the Ninth annual conference of the Association of Management held August 6-9 in Atlantic City, New Jersey (1991).

    Discussant for the session: Groups and Organizations (Organization and Management Theory track) at the Southern Management Association annual meeting held November 5-9 in Atlanta, Georgia (1991).

    Discussant for the paper, "Implications of measurement inconsistencies for research on decline: An empirical study" by Kanak S. Gautam, David A. Whetten, and Kim S. Cameron, presented at the Southern Management Association annual meeting in Orlando, Florida during November 7-10,1990.

    Reviewer for Leadership: A New Synthesis, a scholarly book by J.G. Hunt (SAGE: 1991).

    Chairperson, Organizational Behavior and Design Session at the TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting in St. Louis (1987, October).

    Reviewer for Yearly Review of Management (Special issue of Journal of Management.) 1986-87. Paper and Symposium Reviewer for the Management/Organization Theory Division of the Southwest Division of the Academy of Management. Texas Tech University, 1984.


    COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

    Director, Marathon of the Mind Project. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (2006-Present)

    Guest Teacher (2006-7: Pending approval/training), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Secondary School System, Lewisburg, PA.

    Meritocracy, Mediocrity, And Outsourcing: A Cross-Cultural Exploration. Proposal for presentation at the Institute for Culture & Society Lecture Series (2006-7), Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (October, 2005).

    Readings from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Writings. Presented at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Observance Day. First Presbyterian Church, Olean, NY (January, 2002)

    Perspectives on Hinduism. Lecture delivered for Adult Discussion Class at First Presbyterian Church in Olean, NY (November 2001).

    Hinduism: An Introduction. Lecture delivered to the Inter-religious dialogue group in Olean, NY (October, 2001)

    Participated in National Security Seminar at U.S. War College, Carlisle, PA (June 5-9, 2000)

    Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi. An Invitational lecture delivered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Observance Day. First Presbyterian Church, Olean, NY (January, 1998)

    Organizer, An Evening of Indian Classical Dances: Bharata Natyam-Kuchipudi. The Quick Arts Center, St. Bonaventure University (April, 1998)

    The Yogic Way of Life. Lecture delivered at Olean Middle School. (November 1997). Organizer, Dance, Religion, Psychology, and Stress: A Lecture-Cum-Demonstration by Ms. Vani Iswara, St. Bonaventure University (December 1995).

    President, Hindu Society of Olean and Allegany (1995-96)

    Toward Simplification and Slowdown. Lecture delivered for the Contemporary Issues Series. Campus Ministry, St. Bonaventure University (December 1994)

    India: The Good, the Bad, and the Incredible. Lecture for the Faculty Forum. St. Bonaventure University (February 1994)

    Organizer, Dance, Religion, and Mythology: A Lecture- Cum-Demonstration by Dr. Tejaswini Rao. St. Bonaventure University (April, 1991). Conducted a live 30-minute TV interview on numerical memory for Channel 20 of Olean, New York (April, 1990).


    LECTURES/PANEL PRESENTATIONS

    Classroom Decorum and Disruptive Student Behaviors: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Presentation at the Teaching and Learning Enhancement (TALE) Center. Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg (February 1, 2006).

    Invited Speaker, Free/Open Source Software, Technologies and Content (FOSSTEC '05) organized in the context of the 9th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, held in Orlando, Florida, on July 10-13, 2005.

    The Turing Test and Thinking Machines: A Review, Analysis, and Appraisal. Lecture delivered at the School of Business Faculty Colloquium. St. Bonaventure University. November 2001.

    A Critical Look at Uncritical Use of Quantitative Techniques in Job Evaluation. Lecture delivered at the School of Business Faculty Colloquium. St. Bonaventure University. November 1998.

    Theories, Tautologies, Tautological Extensions. Lecture for the Faculty Forum 1992-93. St. Bonaventure University (March 1993).

    Invited as Visiting Scholar, United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan (1992-93). Invited as Visiting Fellow, Radhakrishnan Institute for Advanced Study in Philosophy, University of Madras, India (1992-93).

    "Let's Make a Deal: The Case of Enlightened Chaos" Lecture for the Faculty Forum 1991-92, St. Bonaventure University (Nov. 1991).

    Towards Higher Standards in Education. Address delivered to the faculty, local government officials, community leaders, and student body of Z.P.H. School, Kasimkota, on the occasion of the institution of K.M. Naidu & K. Sarojini Award for Academic Excellence (July, 1990).

    Judge, 11th Annual Intercollegiate Academic Dean's Trophy of the County College of Morris (for the areas of Human Relations and Management). This unique competitive event was awarded two national awards for its innovative concept (April, 1990)

    Organizer, Marathon of Memory: A Live Demonstration by Rajan Mahadevan, world-renowned numerical memorist. St. Bonaventure University (April, 1990). Wrote and produced an hour-long satirical play entitled Management ado. Fertilizer City, India. (1980).


    ACADEMIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES

    Chair, Departmental Promotion Committee. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (2006-2008).

    Member, Graduate Advisory Committee, Bloomsburg University of PA (2005-present)

    Member, MBA Admissions Committee. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (2006-present)

    Member, Assessment Subcommittee of Assessment and Evaluation Taskforce. Bloomsburg University of PA (2006-present)

    Chair, Search & Screen Committee, Department of CIS/MIS. (2005-6)

    Departmental Representative
    , Bloomsburg University Chapter of APSCUF. (2005-6)

    Faculty Mentor (for Minority Students), Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. (2005-6)

    Member, MBA Continuous Quality Improvement Committee. Bloomsburg University (2002-5)

    Faculty Advocate, Ad-hoc Grievance Committee, Bloomsburg University (2002-3).

    TALE (Teaching and Learning Enhancement) Amabassador & Departmental Representative. Bloomsburg University (2002-present).

    Coordinator, Faculty Research Colloquium Series. School of Business, St. Bonaventure University (Fall 1998-2001)

    Chairman, Committee for Standards on Intellectual Contributions, AACSB Accreditation Task Force, School of Business, St. Bonaventure University (1996-98)

    Member, McGowan Scholars Selection Committee, School of Business, St. Bonaventure University (1997).

    Organizer, Seminar on Management by Values, St. Bonaventure University (November 1997)

    Organizer, Workshop on Getting Published. St. Bonaventure University (November 1997).

    Judge, Annual Pandit Prizes Essay Contests, St. Bonaventure University (1990-1995).

    Member, President's Emergency Taskforce for University Budget. St. Bonaventure University (1993-94)

    Member, School of Business Ad-hoc Restructuring Committee, St. Bonaventure University (Spring 1993)

    Wrote and directed a short video production entitled Wheels and Wheels and Wheels and .......to be used as a teaching aid in the classroom to illustrate Hofstadter's notion of "Strange Loops."

    Departmental Representative
    , School of Business Dean's Search Committee, St. Bonaventure University (1991).

    Faculty Intern, Third Annual Faculty Internship Program (sponsored by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) of the Minerva Education Institute, College of Business Administration, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio (May, 1990).

    Member, University Library Committee, St. Bonaventure University (1990-present).

    Member, MBA Admissions Committee, St. Bonaventure University (1988- present)

    Member, Academic Standards Committee of the Graduate Council, St. Bonaventure University (1987-89; 93-95).

    Member, Long Range Planning Committee (Visiting Scholars), St. Bonaventure University (1987-present).

    Coordinator, Library Acquisitions for Management Sciences and Marketing Departments. Member, Race Relations Advisory Council, City of Olean, New York (1992)

    Member, Faculty Research Grant Selection Committee, St. Bonaventure University. (1990-91)

    Speaker & Facilitator
    , Delta Mu Delta Induction and Reception, St. Bonaventure University (1991, April).

    Provided advice in research design, questionnaire development and statistical analysis for a doctoral candidate in Management Information Systems in his dissertation work on the behavioral aspects of the use of Expert Systems.


    MEMBERSHIPS (PAST & PRESENT)

    Academy of Management

    The American Society for Information Science

    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

    Organization Development Institute

    Eastern Academy of Management

    Beta Gamma Sigma, The Pan Pacific Business Association

    The Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences

    Southern Management Association

    Association of Management Society for the Advancement of Management

    REFERENCES - On request