The conference will showcase research on these issues from (social) science and technology studies, and feminist and post-colonial studies under the framework of the project Knowledge, Institutions and Gender: an East-West Comparative Study (KNOWING, Framework Programme 6, www.knowing.soc.cas.cz).

Conference Theme: Staying Ahead of Our Competitors: A Global Perspective Managers trying to develop a competitive advantage globally face formidable challenges. Paper and special session proposals that address issues and strategies related to this theme are especially encouraged for submission.

The three goals of the meeting, convened under an overarching theme Confronting Challenges in Defining a Collaborative Future are to examine business opportunities in the region and define strategies to compete with the influence of the Asian economies and in the wake of global economic...

The theme of the ACR 2008 conference is "Port of Call." Researchers from around the world will arrive in the international trading center of San Francisco, laden with a valuable cargo of ideas for sale and trade. Our theme therefore is meant to highlight the international nature of our...

Financial services customers are using more and more channels – such as call centres, online banking etc. This trend looks permanent, but must be managed carefully and efficiently, as the cost of using more channels continues to grow. This year’s Efma Congress will therefore look at the...

This annual conference features research in the intersection of marketing, economics, and statistics. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for interaction among researchers in this growing and important area. The conference format will encourage in-depth discussion of research using...

Topics may include but are not limited to: Frameworks for conceptualising KM; Parameters of the field of study; Knowledge creation and sharing mechanisms; Knowledge asset valuation models; Impact on organisational learning; Impact on business strategy; Architectures for KM systems; Integration...

This focused workshop is about the Globalization of Chinese companies and the political and business contexts. Topics: • Outward Direct Investment (ODI) of China and Chinese companies • Impacts of Chinese outward investment on host markets • Chinese global competitiveness and export...

Tracks for the 2008 Conference: Advertising /Direct Marketing Promotion; Marketing Education and Pedagogy; Replications and MKTG History; Case Writing/Student Papers Faculty Development; Marketing Strategy / Global MKTG; Retailing and Retail Management; Consumer Behavior Marketing Research;...

Some of the main issues that will be addressed by the conference include: • The right channels – Exploring the benefits of alternative sales channels, and looking at how to minimise the legal barriers involved in building thriving relationships with new business partners. • The right...