The following is the result of our research on EKU Presidential finalist Alan T. Shao. All of the material contained herein is cited or linked to the original source for those who may wish to dig a bit deeper. Of the three finalists, Shao is the scholar, having risen through the ranks by the production of scholarly pieces, some of which are captured at the end of this material.
To repeat, it is our hope that readers will gain a sense of the candidate, his career path, ideas, skills, vision, and ability to communicate as a scholar and as a university leader. What issues did the candidate face during his career and how did he respond to them? How do his responses match EKU sensibilities?
We encourage readers on the EKU campus to look over the material as background, and then go meet the candidate and decide for yourself if we have found the right fit for EKU.
The data is generally present in chronological order, except that we are leading with two recent videos featuring Shao. Otherwise, articles in the public domain are presented beginning in 1994. Scroll down for more recent stuff. Following that material, we touch on Shao at LinkedIn, and his Twitter feed before presenting some selected research (This was not an exhaustive search to confirm everything on his vitae or to pass on its quality). We ended up with 42 pages of material, edited down.
To repeat, it is our hope that readers will gain a sense of the candidate, his career path, ideas, skills, vision, and ability to communicate as a scholar and as a university leader. What issues did the candidate face during his career and how did he respond to them? How do his responses match EKU sensibilities?
We encourage readers on the EKU campus to look over the material as background, and then go meet the candidate and decide for yourself if we have found the right fit for EKU.
The data is generally present in chronological order, except that we are leading with two recent videos featuring Shao. Otherwise, articles in the public domain are presented beginning in 1994. Scroll down for more recent stuff. Following that material, we touch on Shao at LinkedIn, and his Twitter feed before presenting some selected research (This was not an exhaustive search to confirm everything on his vitae or to pass on its quality). We ended up with 42 pages of material, edited down.
The public record on Shao presents a very good Dean and recognized teacher. Our first (and second-hand) sources at Charleston (some of whom are former EKU folks) indicate that Shao is well-respected and runs an effective, energetic college. He is described as very impressive, thoughtful, accessible, visionary and efficient. He has brought funds to the college, and is respected in the community. One source says it was her impression that he "helps get his faculty the resources they need and then gets out of their way to let them do their jobs." High praise, indeed.
Shao earned his Ph. D. in Marketing at the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa and knows how to yell, "Roll Tide!"
Dr. and Carol Shao have three children: Janine,24; Victoria, 22; and Alan II, 17.
On with the show.
Shao earned his Ph. D. in Marketing at the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa and knows how to yell, "Roll Tide!"
Dr. and Carol Shao have three children: Janine,24; Victoria, 22; and Alan II, 17.
On with the show.
And this:
LEADERSHIP CABARRUS
GRADS HONORED
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Thursday, September 8, 1994
Author: KAREN CIMINO, Staff Writer
The Concord-Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce
recently honored several individuals for their participation in and graduation
from the 1994-95 Leadership Cabarrus Program.
The program is designed to train local business people and organizational leaders to be active in determining the future of the community.
Students attend seminars focusing on their potential contributions to the community and then graduate with the expectation that they will use their skills to improve the community.
Graduates are…: Alan Shao, associate professor of marketing at UNC Charlotte; …
The program is designed to train local business people and organizational leaders to be active in determining the future of the community.
Students attend seminars focusing on their potential contributions to the community and then graduate with the expectation that they will use their skills to improve the community.
Graduates are…: Alan Shao, associate professor of marketing at UNC Charlotte; …
UNCC TO MIDWIFE
FIRMS' GLOBAL EFFORTS
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Wednesday, March 5, 1997
Author: LESLIE WILLIAMS JOHNSON, Staff Writer
To meet the growing demands of Charlotte companies
with global customers, UNC Charlotte's business school plans to start the
Center for International Business this summer.
``We're trying to get the Belk College of Business (Administration) closely linked to the international business community,'' said Alan Shao, associate professor of marketing and the proposed director of the center. ``Many times area businesses in Charlotte don't know whether international opportunities exist for them. The center would be involved in helping those businesses reach their full potential.''
The Center for International Business would serve as the point of contact for any new or established company, organization or association seeking information and assistance on international business.…
``We're trying to get the Belk College of Business (Administration) closely linked to the international business community,'' said Alan Shao, associate professor of marketing and the proposed director of the center. ``Many times area businesses in Charlotte don't know whether international opportunities exist for them. The center would be involved in helping those businesses reach their full potential.''
The Center for International Business would serve as the point of contact for any new or established company, organization or association seeking information and assistance on international business.…
Some of the center's objectives are to
establish guest lectures from international business managers, student visits
to company offices and seminars on global issues. The center also could
increase student internship opportunities, including at companies abroad.
Shao said the center will work closely with the U.S. Export Assistance Center, the chamber and the Charlotte World Trade Center Association to avoid duplicating services.
Shao said the center will work closely with the U.S. Export Assistance Center, the chamber and the Charlotte World Trade Center Association to avoid duplicating services.
UNCC LOSING
BUSINESS DEAN
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Thursday, April 9, 1998
Author: LESLIE WILLIAMS JOHNSON, Staff Writer
Edward Mazze is stepping down from his
post as dean of UNC Charlotte's Belk College of Business Administration to
write books, do research, teach and mentor students.…
Alan Shao, the school's director of international
studies, said the reaction to the news was split between a few faculty who
thought ``it just fell out of the sky'' and others, such as himself, who knew
Mazze had other things he wanted to pursue.
``I just think the average span for a dean is five to six years, so he's right on target. I think he needs time to expand his wings,'' Shao said. ``I have such tremendous respect for him.'' …
``I just think the average span for a dean is five to six years, so he's right on target. I think he needs time to expand his wings,'' Shao said. ``I have such tremendous respect for him.'' …
CONFERENCE TEACHES
STUDENTS BUSINESS WORLD IS SHRINKING
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Tuesday, February 23, 1999
Author: AUDREY Y. WILLIAMS, Staff Writer
There was a common theme at a Monday
conference where 300 college students gathered to learn more about
international business careers: Nearly every job has a link to the
international marketplace.…
``It's not enough to just get an
education. Experience counts in finding a job,'' said Alan Shao, coordinator of UNCC's international
business program.…
N CHINA, BANKS KNOW
LITTLE ABOUT CUSTOMERS
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Monday, March 27, 2000
Author: AMBER VEVERKA, Staff Writer
Customer privacy is a hot banking issue
in the United States, but apparently not nearly as hot as elsewhere.
Alan Shao, UNC Charlotte associate professor of marketing and coordinator of the International Business Program, was in southern China during the past couple of weeks to speak on and study differences in U.S. and Chinese market research.
And there are quite a few differences. Shao presented a marketing seminar to China Merchants Bank, one of the country's largest financial institutions. What he learned, Shao said, was that Chinese banks don't know much about their customers.
"It's very, very difficult to do any successful marketing research of their customers because many of their customers don't like to give out personal information," said Shao. "I said, `Look, why don't you simply get the branches to have a survey there so when people come in ... they can fill out a demographic survey and you can have a better profile of your customers." …
Alan Shao, UNC Charlotte associate professor of marketing and coordinator of the International Business Program, was in southern China during the past couple of weeks to speak on and study differences in U.S. and Chinese market research.
And there are quite a few differences. Shao presented a marketing seminar to China Merchants Bank, one of the country's largest financial institutions. What he learned, Shao said, was that Chinese banks don't know much about their customers.
"It's very, very difficult to do any successful marketing research of their customers because many of their customers don't like to give out personal information," said Shao. "I said, `Look, why don't you simply get the branches to have a survey there so when people come in ... they can fill out a demographic survey and you can have a better profile of your customers." …
PSYCHOLOGY
PROFESSOR GETS TOP UNCC TEACHING PRIZE - WINNER TO COMPETE FOR UNC SYSTEM AWARD
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Saturday, October 2, 2004
Author: EARNEST WINSTON, STAFF WRITER
UNC Charlotte psychology professor
Lawrence Calhoun has taught at the school for 32 years and has co-authored
nearly 80 research articles and six books.
Friday, he took home one award. It's the university's most prestigious teaching honor - the Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence.…
Friday, he took home one award. It's the university's most prestigious teaching honor - the Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence.…
The runners-up were: David Amante,
associate professor of English; Lienne Edwards, associate professor of family
and community nursing; Harold Jaus, professor of education; and Alan Shao , professor of marketing. The four
finalists each received a framed citation, $250 for library purchases and a
$2,000 cash award.
HOW DO PANTHERS
REPAIR DAMAGE ? - FACE SCANDAL HEAD-ON, GET ALL FACTS, EXPERTS SAY
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Thursday, March 31, 2005
Author: RICK ROTHACKER, Staff Writer *
CHARLES CHANDLER, PAT YASINSKAS contributed.
The Carolina Panthers should suffer
little long-term public-relations damage if a brewing steroid scandal doesn't
bubble beyond a few players acting on their own, experts said Wednesday.
"If it's more widespread, then it can become more of a problem," said Alan Shao, professor of marketing and international business at UNC Charlotte.
The team is well regarded in a league that is known for its strong fan base and its efforts to thwart steroid use, experts said. But allegations against current and former Panthers players come only weeks after highly publicized congressional hearings over the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball.…
"If it's more widespread, then it can become more of a problem," said Alan Shao, professor of marketing and international business at UNC Charlotte.
The team is well regarded in a league that is known for its strong fan base and its efforts to thwart steroid use, experts said. But allegations against current and former Panthers players come only weeks after highly publicized congressional hearings over the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball.…
The Panthers built tremendous goodwill by
bringing the NFL to Charlotte and by making an appearance in the Super Bowl,
said Shao, the UNC Charlotte professor. The team also was a steady presence
when the city's National Basketball Association franchise, the Charlotte
Hornets, fled town a couple of years ago, he said.
"I think the Panthers have so much positive clout in the community," he said. He also noted that the allegations haven't touched the team's key stars.…
"I think the Panthers have so much positive clout in the community," he said. He also noted that the allegations haven't touched the team's key stars.…
OKAFOR'S NOT
WORRYING, NOW WHY SHOULD YOU?
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Sunday, May 29, 2005
Author: JEFF ELDER, Staff Writer…
UNCC meets Far East
Alan Shao of UNCC's Belk College of Business just returned from Taiwan where he was hooking up with business schools at universities there.
UNCC will set up an executive MBA program based in Taiwan, with 35 students in the first year next fall.
"The demand is there and the numbers are growing dramatically," said Shao, of Belk's international business programs. "So we're going to them, instead of asking them to come to us."
Funny: Shao jogged around the Presidential Palace in Taipei and noticed something interesting about all the cars used for VIPs.
There in the Far East, every single one was American.…
Alan Shao of UNCC's Belk College of Business just returned from Taiwan where he was hooking up with business schools at universities there.
UNCC will set up an executive MBA program based in Taiwan, with 35 students in the first year next fall.
"The demand is there and the numbers are growing dramatically," said Shao, of Belk's international business programs. "So we're going to them, instead of asking them to come to us."
Funny: Shao jogged around the Presidential Palace in Taipei and noticed something interesting about all the cars used for VIPs.
There in the Far East, every single one was American.…
THE INSIDER
Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Sunday, October 2, 2005
Author: JEFF ELDER, Staff Writer…
Shanghai surprise
Alan Shao 's been in Shanghai. The associate dean for International Programs in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte was in China last week, along with UNC System President Molly Broad and a few chancellors, provosts, deans and chairs. They were buddying up with Fudan University, one of the top universities in China.
At one point Shao strolled through the Shanghai Museum with Terry Rodenberg of East Carolina University. The two walked for about two hours, then took a seat in a pleasant room in the basement.
Everyone else was staring at the two men, but they shrugged it off as being conspicuous foreigners.
"It wasn't until that evening that we learned that the room where we were resting our tired legs was reserved for young engaged couples," Shao says. "The Belk College at UNC Charlotte wants to establish closer ties with our sister state universities, but marriage is strictly out of the question. I'm sure that our wives wouldn't like it, either."
Alan Shao 's been in Shanghai. The associate dean for International Programs in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte was in China last week, along with UNC System President Molly Broad and a few chancellors, provosts, deans and chairs. They were buddying up with Fudan University, one of the top universities in China.
At one point Shao strolled through the Shanghai Museum with Terry Rodenberg of East Carolina University. The two walked for about two hours, then took a seat in a pleasant room in the basement.
Everyone else was staring at the two men, but they shrugged it off as being conspicuous foreigners.
"It wasn't until that evening that we learned that the room where we were resting our tired legs was reserved for young engaged couples," Shao says. "The Belk College at UNC Charlotte wants to establish closer ties with our sister state universities, but marriage is strictly out of the question. I'm sure that our wives wouldn't like it, either."
Educator's greatest
pride is his family's successes
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday,
March 19, 2006
Author: STACI DENNIS
Even though Stephen Shao has a building
honoring his name in China, more than 30 published books known across the world
and has traveled the globe several times, his most valued accomplishment lies
in his children.
"I think I can look back and say I did a good job with my kids," the Lake Shores resident said. "I have passed on many important lessons including that life is not about making money for yourself, but using what you have learned to help the world around you."
Shao, 81, helped the world around him by starting with his own family. All eight of his children graduated from college. And all eight at some point in their education attended ODU.
"I think I can look back and say I did a good job with my kids," the Lake Shores resident said. "I have passed on many important lessons including that life is not about making money for yourself, but using what you have learned to help the world around you."
Shao, 81, helped the world around him by starting with his own family. All eight of his children graduated from college. And all eight at some point in their education attended ODU.
Stephen Shao Jr., 51, went on to receive
his doctorate from the University of Maryland and is the director of the
business bureau at Tennessee State University. He has two sons who attend
Vanderbilt University and a daughter still in high school.
The second son, Dale Shao, 49, got his doctorate from Georgia State University and is a professor at Marshal University in West Virginia.
The third born, Lawrence Shao, 48, received his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee and is the division head of the finance and economic department.
Alan Shao, 46, the fourth born, earned his doctorate from Alabama State University and is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. …
The second son, Dale Shao, 49, got his doctorate from Georgia State University and is a professor at Marshal University in West Virginia.
The third born, Lawrence Shao, 48, received his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee and is the division head of the finance and economic department.
Alan Shao, 46, the fourth born, earned his doctorate from Alabama State University and is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. …
Shao taught at ODU for 34 years, offering
business, finance and management courses. He was the university's first Chinese
professor.
He immigrated to the United States in 1948 and attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He went on to get his Ph.D. from the University of Texas.
For all his accomplishments, his hometown of Yixing, China, near Shanghai, constructed a library there in his honor. Also, one of his recent books, "Memories in Two Nations: China and the U.S.A." was translated into Chinese.
"I tried to do a good job with my life," he said. "I am proud of everything I did, but I am even more proud of my children."
He immigrated to the United States in 1948 and attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He went on to get his Ph.D. from the University of Texas.
For all his accomplishments, his hometown of Yixing, China, near Shanghai, constructed a library there in his honor. Also, one of his recent books, "Memories in Two Nations: China and the U.S.A." was translated into Chinese.
"I tried to do a good job with my life," he said. "I am proud of everything I did, but I am even more proud of my children."
TAIWANESE STUDENTS
VISIT FOR GRADUATION - GROUP AMONG 1ST TO FINISH EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM IN
TAIPEI
Charlotte Observer,
The (NC) - Saturday, December 16, 2006
Author: APRIL
BETHEA, ABETHEA@CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Sitting in UNC Charlotte's commencement
ceremonies today are 11 students who flew more than 15 hours across 8,000-plus
miles to turn their tassels with fellow classmates.
The group is among the first graduates of an executive MBA program that UNCC's Belk College of Business offers in Taipei, Taiwan. …
The group is among the first graduates of an executive MBA program that UNCC's Belk College of Business offers in Taipei, Taiwan. …
Attending the Charlotte ceremonies wasn't
mandatory. The Belk College will hold an event for the entire 30-member MBA
class early next year in Taipei.
But the students' decision to travel overseas didn't surprise professor Alan Shao, the Belk College's associate dean for international programs. The MBA program is run by Belk College faculty who frequently talked about the banking centers in the city.
"I knew that they were very interested to see Charlotte," Shao said.
The students also were curious about the university, which they said has a reputation as being one of the nation's best financial schools.…
But the students' decision to travel overseas didn't surprise professor Alan Shao, the Belk College's associate dean for international programs. The MBA program is run by Belk College faculty who frequently talked about the banking centers in the city.
"I knew that they were very interested to see Charlotte," Shao said.
The students also were curious about the university, which they said has a reputation as being one of the nation's best financial schools.…
UNCC NEWS BRIEFS
Charlotte Observer,
The (NC) - Sunday, October 21, 2007
Author: Observer
Staff…
Shao named to new position
Alan Shao was recently named associate dean for professional graduate and global business programs in the Belk College of Business. He has served as associate dean for international programs since 2005.
In addition to developing and directing the Belk College's academic programs in Europe, Latin America and Asia, Shao will oversee administration of the MBA, sports MBA and master of accountancy programs in Charlotte.
"Alan's vast experience in marketing will be invaluable as we develop a strong collective brand identity for our professional graduate programs," Steven Ott, interim dean of the Belk College, said in a statement.
Alan Shao was recently named associate dean for professional graduate and global business programs in the Belk College of Business. He has served as associate dean for international programs since 2005.
In addition to developing and directing the Belk College's academic programs in Europe, Latin America and Asia, Shao will oversee administration of the MBA, sports MBA and master of accountancy programs in Charlotte.
"Alan's vast experience in marketing will be invaluable as we develop a strong collective brand identity for our professional graduate programs," Steven Ott, interim dean of the Belk College, said in a statement.
State of N.C. is
losing jobs to China
Mecklenburg Times,
The (Charlotte, NC) - Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Author: Carolyn
Steeves
Since 2001, North Carolina has said
goodbye to almost 80,000 jobs as they were shipped to China, according to a
recent study.
While this fact won't come as a surprise to anyone who has followed the woes of the U.S. textile industry, which was a dominant employer in North Carolina before many jobs were lost to overseas competitors, at least one business leader thinks the region is better off as a result.
While this fact won't come as a surprise to anyone who has followed the woes of the U.S. textile industry, which was a dominant employer in North Carolina before many jobs were lost to overseas competitors, at least one business leader thinks the region is better off as a result.
Because of the nature of the jobs in
question, the area may actually be more prosperous with those positions going
to China, Tony Crumbley told The
Mecklenburg Times. …
If the job losses won't be missed, that's
probably fortunate, because, according to Alan Shao, a professor of marketing and global
business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, those jobs won't be
coming back.
"This is a trend that has obviously been going on for a while," Shao told The Times. "The Chinese have been taking jobs since the mid-'80s on a pretty heavy basis."
Shao is not optimistic for the future of these types of jobs in the area, saying there is "no end in sight."
"If we don't become more efficient as far as our operations are concerned, we're going to lose more jobs," he said.
"This is a trend that has obviously been going on for a while," Shao told The Times. "The Chinese have been taking jobs since the mid-'80s on a pretty heavy basis."
Shao is not optimistic for the future of these types of jobs in the area, saying there is "no end in sight."
"If we don't become more efficient as far as our operations are concerned, we're going to lose more jobs," he said.
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Summer 2009
“New Dean Bringing Innovation and Globalization to the Frorfront.”
C of C center ends
Home Value Index project
Post and Courier,
The (Charleston, SC) - Monday, February 1, 2010
Author: KATY STECH, Real Estate The Post and Courier
Like so many other real estate ventures in this strained market, the
College of Charleston Home Value Index is dead.
The deeply complex research model analyzing 60 characteristics in
recently sold homes was introduced as another way to see how Low country home
prices were faring in the depressed real estate market. …
Tim Allen, the Carter Real Estate
Center's head who oversaw the project, has stopped putting out his
month-over-month value estimates, the college said.
"Because of the reduction in state support, we have to prioritize more tightly now," said Alan Shao, dean of the College of Charleston's School of Business and Economics.
"That's one of the things we couldn't afford to continue doing."
But wait: Wasn't the home value model first pitched as a moneymaker for the college?
Weren't local developers going to be able to buy information that the model produced, including popular home features and predictions for future pricing trends?
"It never got to that point," Shao said. "We've restructured the Carter Center to concentrate much more on commercial than residential."
"Because of the reduction in state support, we have to prioritize more tightly now," said Alan Shao, dean of the College of Charleston's School of Business and Economics.
"That's one of the things we couldn't afford to continue doing."
But wait: Wasn't the home value model first pitched as a moneymaker for the college?
Weren't local developers going to be able to buy information that the model produced, including popular home features and predictions for future pricing trends?
"It never got to that point," Shao said. "We've restructured the Carter Center to concentrate much more on commercial than residential."
Post and Courier, The (Charleston, SC) - Tuesday,
March 9, 2010
Author: Staff reports
C of C to get up to
$1M donation
A South Carolina entrepreneur now living in Vietnam will donate up to $1
million over the next two years to the College of Charleston for programs in
its business school.
Jack Tate, who founded Carolina Baby Superstores, a retail chain he sold
to Toys R Us in 2002, is making the donation to help pay for the school's new
master of business administration, which is currently in the final approval
stages with the state's Commission on Higher Education, and a new program to
promote cultural and business understanding between the United States and
Vietnam, said Alan Shao, dean of the college's business school.
Tate donated $250,000 this year and will donate another $250,000 in 2011,
Shao said. He will contribute an additional $500,000 if the college can match
it with cash or in-kind contributions, he said.
The college will use some of the money to launch the Center of Vietnamese
Enterprise in the fall, Shao said.
The program will bring Vietnamese students to the college to study
language and culture. It also will send College of Charleston undergraduates to
Vietnam to study language, culture and business, he said.
That's important because Vietnam has become a thriving manufacturing
center, and in some areas, a competitor to China, he said.
The Keyway
March
30, 2010:
Valerie
Morris introduced Dr. Alan Shao, Dean of the Business School of the College of
Charleston. Dr. Shao indicated that, prior to taking the position of Dean of
the Business School of the College of Charleston, he taught
at
the U. of Alabama and was Dean of the Business School at the U. of North
Carolina for 19 years. He said that he has traveled to China more than a
hundred times, often as a business consultant to many major companies who do
business with the Chinese. In 2005 he was listed in the Journal of Advertising
as one of the most influential leaders in the country. Shao stated that his
mother is from South Carolina though his ancestry in China.
Dr.
Shao said that the number one challenge in higher education today is
competition from for-profit schools. From 1988 – 1998, growth in for-profit
schools grew by 319%. From 1998 – 2008, growth in for-profit schools grew by
664%. An example he cited was that the U. of Phoenix currently has 455,000
students on the rolls. For-profit institutions have grown at a rate of 9% per
year over the past 10 years.
He
said that the reason for this is that these schools are: 1) Student focused; 2)
Convenient within a community;
3)
Make up 7% of all college enrollments.
In
South Carolina, Dr. Shao said that there is a minimal support for state run
schools – 10%; and maximum control of the C of C by the state – 100%. Only $424
million is offered in financial support to all schools in the entire state.
Whereas, $458 million is given by the state of Georgia to the U. of Georgia
alone.
Dr.
Shao then showed an excellent video highlighting qualities of the C of C
Business School. He boasted that only 5% of the business schools in the entire
United States have as high of a certification as the C of C. Currently he is
celebrating his first full year as Dean of the business school. He said that a
current and ongoing goal is that of globalization. He wants to strongly market
the school outside of the United States.
Dr.
Shao then outlined five goals that he has for the business school. They are:
Step
1: Globalization (they are currently working closely with China).
Step
2: Increasing graduate programs.
Step
3: Increase community partnerships.
Step
4: Train students to “think differently.”
Step
5: Increase online education opportunities.
These
steps are a snapshot of where he sees the future of the business school
heading. He added that they are also attempting to become less dependent on
state support and provide a more student-oriented educational experience. When
asked about how much money the business school wanted from the state, he
responded by saying that he wanted the school to become 100% independent from
state resources and that to do that he will be generating funds from private
sources. He wants to reduce dependence on the state and become self-supportive.
College of Charleston School of Business receives $1 million commitment
Mar. 11, 2010
Swamp Fox
The College of
Charleston has signed an agreement with Jack Tate, a South Carolina
entrepreneur who founded Carolina Baby Superstores, through which Tate will
donate up to $1 million to the College Foundation over the next two years.
The College will match Tate’s financial gift in-kind and cash to help fund two key initiatives in the School of Business. The money is designated for two separate initiatives: the new Center of Vietnamese Enterprise and the pending M.B.A. or other academic programs.
“Jack Tate’s generous gift will allow the School of Business to launch a full-time M.B.A. program for Charleston that will prepare students for careers in our global economy,” says George Benson, president of the College of Charleston. “This gift will also help the College establish academic and economic relationships between South Carolina and Vietnam. Both of these initiatives align with the College’s new Strategic Plan, which seeks to establish greater connections between our academic programs and the world around us.”
Tate contributed an additional amount to establish the Jack Tate Distinguished Professor position. Alan T. Shao, dean of the School of Business, holds the distinguished professor position…
The College will match Tate’s financial gift in-kind and cash to help fund two key initiatives in the School of Business. The money is designated for two separate initiatives: the new Center of Vietnamese Enterprise and the pending M.B.A. or other academic programs.
“Jack Tate’s generous gift will allow the School of Business to launch a full-time M.B.A. program for Charleston that will prepare students for careers in our global economy,” says George Benson, president of the College of Charleston. “This gift will also help the College establish academic and economic relationships between South Carolina and Vietnam. Both of these initiatives align with the College’s new Strategic Plan, which seeks to establish greater connections between our academic programs and the world around us.”
Tate contributed an additional amount to establish the Jack Tate Distinguished Professor position. Alan T. Shao, dean of the School of Business, holds the distinguished professor position…
C of C readies its
fast-track MBA - Students able to finish in 13 months
Post and Courier,
The (Charleston, SC) - Monday, May 10, 2010
Author: DIANE
KNICH, The Post and Courier
The College of Charleston now offers a fast-track master's of business
administration degree, a move that allows the school to play in the big
leagues, President George Benson says.
The state's Commission on Higher Education gave the program final approval last week, and the first group of about 35 students will begin in July. Students can focus on either finance or marketing.
Alan Shao, dean of the college's School of Business, said the program will offer classes during the day. And students can finish in 13 months, which includes a summer "boot camp" where they learn or brush up on basic business skills.
Students go through the program as a group, he said, and they all will be required to participate in a three-week work-abroad experience….
The state's Commission on Higher Education gave the program final approval last week, and the first group of about 35 students will begin in July. Students can focus on either finance or marketing.
Alan Shao, dean of the college's School of Business, said the program will offer classes during the day. And students can finish in 13 months, which includes a summer "boot camp" where they learn or brush up on basic business skills.
Students go through the program as a group, he said, and they all will be required to participate in a three-week work-abroad experience….
Benson said a full-time, day-time program was something the college was
missing. "Now we're whole," he said.
With its brisk pace and international component, the program is the kind that will draw qualified students to Charleston, Benson said.
Shao said he's discussed the program with university leaders in parts of Europe and Asia, and they have expressed interest in sending students to the college. "It will be a very diverse program," he said.
Shao said he can't yet announce how much the program will cost students. There will be a special pricing structure because it is an accelerated program, he said, and the amount must be approved by the college's Board of Trustees.
But the program will be self-supporting and won't use any state money, Shao said. "It will be totally supported by tuition dollars."
With its brisk pace and international component, the program is the kind that will draw qualified students to Charleston, Benson said.
Shao said he's discussed the program with university leaders in parts of Europe and Asia, and they have expressed interest in sending students to the college. "It will be a very diverse program," he said.
Shao said he can't yet announce how much the program will cost students. There will be a special pricing structure because it is an accelerated program, he said, and the amount must be approved by the college's Board of Trustees.
But the program will be self-supporting and won't use any state money, Shao said. "It will be totally supported by tuition dollars."
Darby Named College of Charleston Business School Board Chairman
July 13, 2010
From kpnewsroom:
Charles P. “Buddy” Darby, III, Named Chair of the Schoolof Business Board of Governors
July 13, 2010– The
College of Charleston School of Business announces the appointment of Charles
Pinckney “Buddy” Darby, III, CEO, Kiawah Development Partners, as Chair of its
Board of Governors. The invitation to Chair the Board came from Alan T.
Shao, Dean of the Schoolof Business.Charles P. “Buddy” Darby, III, Named Chair of the Schoolof Business Board of Governors
Anita Zucker, chairperson and CEO of the Intertech Group, stepped down after four years of leading the board, and will remain a member of the board’s executive committee. “We are extremely grateful to Anita for her service to the Schoolof Business. She is a friend and remains a champion of education on so many levels,” says Dean Shao.
Darby has the primary responsibility for Kiawah Island’s development activities and oversees all operations involved in developing the Island as one of the world’s top-rated golf and vacation destinations.
“The School of Business’ long-term strategy is to expand our academic programs and establish innovative, global partnerships. The timing is ideal for Buddy Darby to assume the Chair of our Board,” says Dean Shao. “His proven strategic planning and leadership experience is evident in his successful business achievements. He is a well-established and respected community business leader and I look forward to working with him to build our reputation as a widely recognized business school.”
Global Carolina
Business Journal
Michelin and CoC to Develop Virtual Logistics Training
Thursday,
12 May 2011 07:55
CHARLESTON, SC – Michelin has
selected the College of Charleston School of Business to deliver a global
logistics and transportation professional development program for Michelin
employees and the company’s affiliates. The “Michelin North America Logistics
Professional Development Online Program” brings together business school
faculty and Michelin employees in a virtual training environment. The program will be developed and evaluated over two years with plans to continually improve the quality and content of the online delivery. The long-term goal is to develop a comprehensive logistics professional development online program for business, education or government entities operating or seeking to operate in South Carolina or use the Port of Charleston for importing and exporting goods.
“The College of Charleston School of Business has built a solid reputation for providing a relevant, rich learning environment for both students and professionals alike,” said Dick Wilkerson, chairman and president of Michelin North America. “We are confident this combination of expertise and education will benefit Michelin employees and College of Charleston’s students.”
The four general training modules or knowledge domains covered in the training are:
- Import/export documentation
- Port of Charleston and U.S. customs
- Regulations and pricing
- Operations
“We are grateful for Michelin’s interest in College of Charleston’s strong global logistics program and look forward to a productive and meaningful training relationship with the company, its affiliates, our faculty and students,” says Alan T. Shao, Dean of the School of Business. “Our professional development agreement is an ideal collaboration to help Michelin and other companies train their workforce, improve logistics capabilities and strengthen South Carolina’s position in global logistics.” …
Students finish
accelerated MBA in China
Post and Courier, The (Charleston, SC) - Sunday, May
22, 2011
The inaugural class of the College of Charleston's new
fast-track master of business administration degree is about to finish the
program, but not before a trip to China to learn about the business climate and
culture there.
Alan Shao, dean of the college's business school, said the
13-month accelerated MBA program, which was launched last summer, has been a
success so far. The program focuses on business in the Charleston area, but
also strives to bring students global knowledge, he said. "I didn't think our
business school could be a real business school without being global," he
said.
Twenty-three students will graduate in August, Shao said,
after they take a three-week group trip to China in June. The students will
visit many different businesses, especially those that focus on manufacturing,
and some universities, he said. …
Rhonda Mack, an associate dean in the business school, said
students must be prepared to put nearly all of their energy into the program.
They can do very little outside work.
That's different than a lot of MBA programs, which offer
night classes to working professionals, Shao said. The Charleston area had
evening programs, but didn't have a daytime, accelerated program until the
college launched its program last year, he said.
Students in the current class had a choice of focusing on
finance or marketing, he said. But the next class, which will begin in August
with about 30 students, also can choose to focus on revenue management in the
hospitality and tourism industry. …
Shao said the program teaches students not only the
essential academic courses, but also prepares them to function in the business
world. Local business leaders address students every Friday, he said. And all
students get coaching from the college's men's golf coach, Mark McEntire.
A great deal of business is conducted on golf courses, Shao
said, so it's important for students to have a basic understanding of the game.
"You don't have to be good at golf," he said. "You just have to
know how to use golf to your advantage."
India’s Ambassador visits the College
March 12, 2012
The Indian Ambassador to the
United States, Ambassador Nirupama Rao, made her rounds to select colleges and
universities as part of her inaugural trip to the U.S. since taking office as
Ambassador in September 2011. On February 27, Ambassador Rao visited the
College of Charleston where she met with P. George Benson, president of the
College of Charleston, Alan T. Shao, dean of the School of Business, and other
campus leaders.Ambassador Rao’s visit to the College was hosted by the School of Business and the School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs. Her campus itinerary began with a private meeting with President Benson and Dean Shao to discuss specialized academic areas including hospitality and tourism management, international business and overseas partnerships.
With global awareness and learning as one of Dean Shao’s top priorities, the meeting with Ambassador Rao opened another possible door to international partnerships and collaborations with universities in India.
The Ambassador had requested an informal event with both faculty and students, allowing her to experience the day-to-day atmosphere of the College.
Schools team to offer combined MBA, law degrees
Release Date: 10/17/2012Charleston Law News:
OCTOBER 17, 2012 -- Students who want to receive two major advanced degrees at one time can take advantage of a new dual-degree program that will be offered for the first time next year by the Charleston School of Law and the College of Charleston School of Business.
The new program will allow participating students to receive a law degree as well as a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) in three and a half years -- half a year less than if students pursued the degrees separately.
“Not only is this a way for students to save money and time, but this dual-degree program will help students interested in law and business develop professional synergies that might not be apparent if they were training separately,” said Charleston School of Law Dean Andy Abrams.
Alan T. Shao, dean of the College of Charleston School of Business said the combined degree was a smart way for students to get ready for careers that combine law and business.
“We are eager to accept high performing law students into our MBA program and help them differentiate their credentials before they enter the job market,” says Alan T. Shao, Dean of the School of Business. “This is an exciting partnership with the Charleston School of Law and we look forward to working with the administration and their talented candidates.”
First
statewide Supply Chain Summit to be hosted by College of Charleston
Union Daily Times, The (SC) - Friday, January 11, 2013
CHARLESTON - The College of Charleston will host the first
South Carolina Supply Chain Summit on March 22, 2013 in the School of Business
Beatty Center …
The outcome of the Summit will increase our state's economic
future and better position South Carolina as a world class leader in supply
chain capabilities. Several public universities and colleges in S.C. offer
programs in some aspect of supply chain operations from business management and
marketing to industrial process engineering.…
"The College of Charleston recognizes that supply chain
infrastructure and resource capabilities are economic drivers that
differentiate South Carolina and serve as catalysts for more companies to
relocate or expand in our thriving state," says Alan Shao, dean of the
School of Business. "While we have much to be proud of in our state's
supply chain capabilities and services, we have the opportunity to improve our
assets through academic-industry partnerships that enable collaboration,
quality education, research, and shared practices."
College of Charleston Students Can Major in Marketing Starting in Fall 2013
From Beach
Carolina Magazine:
Charleston, SC Feb. 14, 2013 – The College of Charleston announces a new
undergraduate major in the School of Business. Beginning in fall 2013, students
will be able to major in marketing. The full major is an expansion of the
current concentration in marketing and is designed to give graduates a stronger
degree designation.
“The
marketing major is a positive addition to our portfolio of business offerings
that meet the demands of our students and the business community,” says Alan T.
Shao, dean of the School of Business. “Demand for the new major is high,
especially with 50 or 60 students already in the concentration. We anticipate
even more students will enroll in the major.”Graduates with a marketing major will be able to evaluate a firm’s operating environment, identify and help to sustain competitive advantages through marketing strategies, and ultimately generate superior value for customers and other stakeholders. Students will be able to design and optimize the marketing mix for a company or organization.
“As a College of Charleston business administration student, I took every marketing course offered and that foundation has served me well,” said Steve Warner, vice president of global marketing/regional competitiveness for the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. “As our region continues to grow and the creative industries continue to thrive, businesses need a workforce that is relevant and knowledgeable about the strategies of the workplace. This new marketing major is relevant and valuable to a wide variety of industry sectors, and reinforces that Charleston is a globally competitive location for business and talent.”
Students who choose to major in marketing will be required to take courses in marketing concepts, marketing research, consumer behavior, international marketing and marketing management. In addition, the elective courses include advertising, advertising campaigns, the business of television, professional selling, purchasing and supply chain management, sports marketing and social media marketing.
The faculty bring a range of marketing knowledge and experience to the classroom, including teaching, research and industry expertise.
“Many of our professors run their own businesses or product lines, have implemented major marketing campaigns and earned international recognition for their work,” Shao says. “Students always appreciate their perspectives in the classroom.”
Alan
T. Shao Bio at College of Charleston: http://president.cofc.edu/administration/officersanddeans/alan-shao.php?print=1
Education
1989: Ph.D. in Marketing, with a minor in Statistics, University of Alabama–Tuscaloosa1983: M.B.A. with a concentration in Management, Old Dominion University
1981: B.S. in General Business, Old Dominion University
Career Highlights
2009–Present: Dean, School of Business, College of Charleston2009–2011: Jack Tate Distinguished Professor, College of Charleston
2005–2009: Associate Dean of Professional and Global Programs, UNC Charlotte
1990–2009: North Carolina Ports Professor of Marketing, UNC Charlotte
1995–2005: Director, International Business Program, Belk College of Business Administration, UNC Charlotte
1988–1989: Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing, Michael J. Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University
1987–1988: Visiting Professor, Department of Marketing, College of Business, University of South Florida
Honors and Achievements
2004: Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence Finalist, UNC Charlotte2003: Excellence in Teaching Award, Belk College of Business Administration, UNC Charlotte
2003: Best Presenter Award, The International Business & Management Research Conference, Hawaii
2002: Gray’s MBA Outstanding Teaching Award, Belk College of Business Administration, UNC Charlotte
2001: International Education 2001 Faculty Award, UNC Charlotte
1993–1995: Fellow, Pacific Cultural Foundation, Taiwan
1989: Outstanding Teacher Award, University of South Florida
1988: Alpha Mu Alpha, National Marketing Honorary, American Marketing Association
Alan T. Shao
Dean, School of
Business College of Charleston
Alan T. Shao on Twitter:
@DeanShao_CofC
Alan T. Shao started
as Dean of the School of Business at the College of Charleston on March 15,
2009. He was at UNC Charlotte for 19 years before that.
Tweets
Congrats
to our Cougars for an outstanding season. Coach's first year at 24-10 is
phenomenal!
Went
to SC legislative reception last night in Columbia. Speaker of the House
Harrell serves on my board. He's a great leader for our state.
Gary
DiCamillo, former CEO of Polaroid and Worldwide Power Tools and Accessories
will soon be volunteering to assist our business school.
Our
new BMW Advantage Program creates polished students in Global Logistics and
Transportation via study abroad and career planning.
Busy
week ahead...meetings then off to Greenville to meet with CEO of Michelin and
director of marketing at BMW for continued support.
I'm
back from Brussels and Swiss. I hope to start an MBA program in Switzerland,
but we have challenges ahead.
I
am in Brussels at EQUIS conference. We hope to get this accreditation within
three years. It's 28 degrees here! Brrr...
Okay.
Not the best Super Bowl prediction, but at least I got the 31 correct for San
Francisco. Didn't know the Ravens had it in 'em.
Dean's
Student Forum held a tailgate party before the basketball game. Huge turnout
and engaged students, alumni, faculty, board and staff.
What
makes my job fun? Well, tonight I'm attending a roast of Anita Zucker (CEO,
Intertech). This event is put on by Trident Literacy.
Weather
in Charleston today: 75 degrees and sunny. Forecast for business school: grad
programs in Europe/Asia and maybe a doctorate program
Degrees
that Saw the Highest Pay Raises for 2012 Graduates - My Money (http://usnews.com ) http://t.usnews.com/bD404 via @usnews
Enjoyed
dinner last night with George and Dorie Spaulding. There is no finer people on
this earth than the Spauldings. They are dear friends
Excellent
board meeting last night about our new building and philanthropy. President
Benson gave interesting "New Charleston" speech.
Today
is our Board of Governors meeting. Buddy Darby as chair, we'll be discussing
our proposed new building for graduate and exec programs.
Selected
Research
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Competitive position, managerial ties, and profitability of foreign firms in China: an interactive perspective
Julie Juan Li1, Kevin Zheng Zhou2 and Alan T Shao2- 1Department of Marketing, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
- 2Department of Marketing, Belk College of Business, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, USA
Correspondence: JJ
Li, Department of Marketing, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong
Kong. Tel: +852 2788 7865; Fax: +852 2788 9146; E-mail: julieli@cityu.edu.hk
Received
31 March 2006; Revised 15 July 2007; Accepted
19 February 2008; Published online 6 November 2008.
Abstract
Despite the prominence
of the competitive strategy perspective, it remains unclear whether foreign
firms entering China can still adopt a differentiation or low-cost position to
achieve superior performance, given the unique market and institutional
environments in China. Alternatively, should foreign firms follow conventional
wisdom and actively build managerial ties with government officials and
business community to enhance their performance? This study develops and tests
an interactive perspective that highlights the moderating effects of managerial
ties on competitive position–performance relationships. The results indicate
that though both differentiation and low-cost positions foster foreign firm
profitability, the benefit of a differentiation position is conditional on
political and business ties in different directions: political ties impede and
business ties strengthen the positive effect of a differentiation position on
foreign firms' profitability. Moreover, foreign firms benefit from their use of
business ties, but their profitability suffers when they rely increasingly on
the heavy use of political ties.
European Journal of Marketing
ISSN: 0309-0566
Online from: 1967Subject Area: Marketing
Market orientation and incumbent performance in dynamic market
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Market orientation and incumbent performance in dynamic
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Monica L. Perry, (California
State University, Fullerton, California, USA,), Alan T. Shao, (University of
North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA)
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The extant literature suggests that performance may be a
function of the degree to which market information is systematically
collected, disseminated and responded to (i.e. market orientation). However,
the majority of empirical research on the market orientation to performance
relationship has focused on manufacturers and has not distinguished between
incumbents and new entrants. Our study of incumbent firms involves the market
orientation to performance relationship in the context of services in the
growing and competitive Internet industry. We found that market orientation did
not directly affect performance, nor did the interaction of market
orientation and perceptions of new competitors. However, perceptions of
traditional competitors directly affected performance and interacted with
market orientation to affect performance.
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Global Television Advertising
Restrictions: The Case of Socially Sensitive Products
Author ; Shao, A. T.
Hill, J. S.
Journal title; INTERNATIONAL
JOURNAL OF ADVERTISING
Bibliographic details
1994, VOL 13; NUMBER 4, pages 347 Publisher
BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS
Country of
publication Great Britain ISBN
ISSN 0265-0487
Marketing Implications of China's `Little Emperors'
Author: Shao, A. T. Herbig, P.
Journal title: REVIEW OF BUSINESS- SAINT JOHNS UNIVERSITY
Bibliographic details 1994, VOL 16; NUMBER 1, pages 16
Publisher
ST JOHNS UNIV NEW YORK
Country of publication USA ISBN
ISSN 0034-6454 Language
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£6.25 copyright fee + service charge (from £8.95) + VAT, if applicable
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Managerial Finance
ISSN: 0307-4358
Online from: 1975Subject Area: Accounting and Finance
Risk Analysis and Capital Budgeting Techniques of U.S. Multinational Enterprises
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Risk Analysis and Capital Budgeting Techniques of U.S.
Multinational Enterprises
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Lawrence Peter Shao,
(Fitchburg State College, Department of Business Administration, 160 Pearl
Street, Fitchburg, Massachusettes 01420), Alan T. Shao, (University of
North Carolina at Charlotte, Belk College of Business Administration,
Department of Marketing, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223)
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Lawrence Peter Shao, Alan T. Shao, (1996) "Risk
Analysis and Capital Budgeting Techniques of U.S. Multinational
Enterprises", Managerial Finance, Vol. 22 Iss: 1, pp.41 - 57
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The purpose of this study is to examine the capital
budgeting strategies that are used by foreign subsidiaries of U.S.-based
multinational enterprises. While the results indicated a preference for
sophisticated capital budgeting techniques as the primary method of analysis,
the actual use of sophisticated capital budgeting techniques by foreign
managers may not be as widespread as expected by financial theorists.
Although it was found that certain environmental and company-specific factors
influenced the level of sophistication of capital budgeting practices used by
U.S. foreign subsidiaries, the associations were small and had only minor
explanatory significance. The results showed that foreign subsidiaries
exposed to high levels of political and financial risk tended to use
sophisticated capital budgeting strategies. Subsidiaries characterized by
high levels of financial leverage and high cost of capital requirements also
employed advanced capital budgeting strategies. Multinational enterprises
(MNEs) have many options available to them in terms of how they manage their
foreign subsidiaries. Traditionally, most major policy decisions were made at
the parent firm's headquarter office while foreign subsidiaries had few
opportunities to influence major corporate decisions. Today, more companies
are using a flexible approach which involves setting strategic goals at the
home office and allowing local managers to implement their own specific
policies. An important question in this study involved determining how
effective local foreign managers were in implementing their capital budgeting
processes. As U.S.-based MNEs continue to expand their operations abroad,
there is an increased need to examine which financial decision models are
actually used by subsidiary managers to deal with the increased complexity of
investing in foreign countries. Unlike traditional capital budgeting
analysis, international analysis is a considerably more complex process.
These complexities occur for a number of reasons including complicated cash
flows estimates, changes in foreign exchange rates, different accounting systems,
potential for blocked funds, and political risk considerations. These factors
are rarely experienced by traditionally domestic U.S. firms. To maintain a
competitive edge, MNEs must continue to use the most efficient approaches
available to them. This study provides a detailed analysis of the capital
budgeting practices that are actually being used by foreign subsidiaries of
U.S.-based MNEs. The paper is organized in the following manner. Section I
provides a brief overview of the theoretical and practical issues of
international capital budgeting analysis. Section II focuses on the areas of
data collection, questionnaire design, and environment-specific and
company-specific factors. Section III discusses usage of capital budgeting
techniques, adjustment and assessment of project risk, and factors
influencing capital budgeting policies. The final section presents some
findings from this study.
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Title: An exploratory
investigation into NASCAR fan culture.
Authors: Amato,
C. H.; Peters,
C. L. O.; Shao,
A. T.
Journal: Sport
Marketing Quarterly 2005 Vol. 14 No. 2 pp. 71-83
ISSN: 1061-6934
Record Number: 20053098358
Abstract
Marketers are taking notice of NASCAR's cultural impact and the impressive financial returns to be garnered from investing in the sport. This work examines NASCAR fans and their sport-related attitudes and behaviours. Data were obtained from a sample of 666 NASCAR enthusiasts through a mail survey. Results suggest that there are two follower types, those who are deeply bonded to the sport, and those who are pledged to the sport but demonstrate comparatively less commitment to racing, NASCAR-related media, and sponsors' products. Managerial implications are discussed in terms of a relationship commitment metaphor.Journal of Current Issues & Research in Advertising
Volume 26, Issue 2, 2004, pages 67-80Comparative Advertising Effectiveness: A Cross-Cultural Study
DOI: 10.1080/10641734.2004.10505165
Publishing models and article dates explained
Version of record first published: 08 May 2012
Abstract
This study
investigates the perceived effectiveness of comparative vs. non-comparative
advertising in low- and high-context communication cultures. Perceived
effectiveness of the ad was measured using two constructs: attitude toward the
ad and persuasion effect. It is found that when evaluating direct comparative
ads, consumers in low-context communication cultures indicated higher persuasion
effect than those in high-context communication cultures. Furthermore, in
low-context communication cultures the persuasion effect for direct comparative
ads is greater than indirect comparative ads. However, counter to common
belief, results also show that cultural context plays no role in
differentiating consumers' attitudes toward comparative ads. Implications and
directions for future research are discussed.
Journal of Euromarketing
Volume 2, Issue 3, 1993, pages 23-43Restrictions on Advertising Items That May Not Be Considered "Decent":
A European Viewpoint
DOI: 10.1300/J037v02n03_03
Publishing
models and article dates explained
Version of record first published: 18 Oct 2008
Version of record first published: 18 Oct 2008
Abstract
In the past, when
products and issues that may not have been considered "decent" were
advertised, selective avenues were used since barriers existed such as
television networks forbidding the promotion of condoms and some pharmaceutical
goods. But because of the spread of AIDS and the softening of network and
magazine executives, some of these products are being shown or at least
mentioned in the mass media. This 15 agency-160 European affiliate survey of
advertising restrictions shows different degrees of limitations throughout
Europe. While European agencies performing global advertising campaigns
encountered the most restrictions, cigarettes and alcohol were the most
restricted products throughout many regions of the world. This was not
surprising considering the social pressures placed on the industries by
consumer and governmental organizations.
Journal of Global Marketing
Volume 15, Issue 2, 2001, pages 5-29Export Strategy and Performance
A Comparison of Exporters in a Developed Market and an Emerging Market
DOI: 10.1300/J042v15n02_02
Publishing models and article dates explained
Received: 01 Oct 2000
Accepted: 01 Feb 2001
Version of record first published: 11 Oct 2008
Abstract
Emerging markets,
such as those in East Asia, present many opportunities for international trade.
Understanding the strategic marketing decisions of small and medium-sized
exporters engaged in international trade with rapidly developing countries is
critical for managers that trade or plan to trade in emerging economies.
Utilizing a proposed framework, the results of a study examining and comparing
strategic marketing decisions and factors that influence those decisions for
exporters in a developed market (United States) with exporters in an emerging
market (Korea) are presented. The findings show that exporters from Korea
experienced more difficulties with strategic marketing decisions, such as
developing a reputation and pricing, while exporters from the U. S. had more
trouble adapting marketing strategies to market conditions. The Korean
exporters also expected to achieve more from their exporting than the U. S.
exporters. The results of the study have important implications for managers
engaged in international trade with emerging economies.
Volume 34, Issue 6,
August 2005, Pages 590–601
Rigidity
versus Flexibility in Business Marketing
IMP 2005Incumbents in a dynamic Internet related services market: Does customer and competitive orientation hinder or help performance?
Abstract
The Internet challenges many incumbent firms to adapt their marketing strategies by developing and offering new products involving Internet technology. Existing literature on market orientation and performance of services suggests that market orientation, and its components, are likely to facilitate effective adaptation. In contrast, the marketing innovation literature suggests market orientation may be too reactive and inhibit effective adaptation. Our results suggest some merit to both perspectives. Client orientation hindered performance of Internet advertising services, while competitive orientation facilitated performance. In addition, limited support was found that suggested superior performance occurs in an environment with a diverse client base and clients possessing in-house capabilities that “compete” with agencies for Internet advertising services. Implications for incumbents pursuing product growth strategies via new, technology related services in dynamic environments are discussed.Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics
ISSN: 1355-5855
Online from: 1989Subject Area: Marketing
Advertising Standardisation in The Asia Pacific Region: What Stands In The Way?
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Advertising Standardisation in The Asia Pacific Region:
What Stands In The Way?
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Alan T. Shao, (The University of
North Carolina at Charlotte), David S. Waller, (The
University of Newcastle)
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This empirical study examined U.S. advertising agencies'
practices in the Asia Pacific Region to decide whether they were following
Theodore Levitt's advice to promote products and services the same way
everywhere. Information regarding environmental factors and advertising
strategy were gathered from 200 Asia Pacific Region affiliates of U.S.
advertising agencies in 11 countries. It was found that in general, agencies
were neither standardising nor customising their sales platforms and creative
contexts. Instead they tended to utilise the adaptative approach--a strategy
that is becoming viewed as the optimal approach by multinational ad agencies.
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Journal of International Marketing Publication Info
Published by: American Marketing
Association
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25048541
Agency Participants in Multicountry Advertising: A Preliminary Examination of Affiliate Characteristics and Environments
John S. Hill and Alan T. Shao
International Marketing Review
ISSN: 0265-1335
Online from: 1983Subject Area: Marketing
The Future of Sogo Shosha in a Global Economy
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The Future of Sogo Shosha in a Global Economy
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International Marketing Review, Vol. 10 Iss: 5
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Alan T. Shao, Paul Herbig
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The Japanese “sogo shosha” – Japanese General Trading
Companies – have played a major role in the phenomenal growth of the Japanese
economy. Throughout the century, sogo shosha have secured raw material import
inputs and have marketed and manufactured high value-added exports of the
Japanese economic machine. However, the twenty-first century is nearly here –
along with its global interdependent economy. How will the sogo shosha
respond and adapt to these new economic realities? Does the sogo shosha have
a future? The answer is “Yes”, but some changes are necessary if the sogo
shosha are to survive in the next century.
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Marketing Intelligence & Planning
ISSN: 0263-4503
Incorporates: Journal of Marketing Practice: Applied Marketing Science
Online from: 1983Incorporates: Journal of Marketing Practice: Applied Marketing Science
Subject Area: Marketing
What does marketing really mean to the Japanese?
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Title:
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What does marketing really mean to the Japanese?
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Author(s):
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Alain Genestre, (Assistant
Professor, Marketing in the Department of Management and Marketing, Graduate
School of International Trade and Business Administration, Texas A&M
International University.), Paul Herbig, (Professor, Marketing
in the Department of Management and Marketing, Graduate School of
International Trade and Business Administration, Texas A&M International
University.), Alan T. Shao, (Assistant
Professor of Marketing in the Department of Marketing, Belk College of
Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North
Carolina, USA.)
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DOI:
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10.1108/02634509510097801
(Permanent URL)
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Publisher:
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MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
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As the Japanese have catapulted themselves to become a supereconomic
power, many reasons have been given regarding their rapid progression – one
of which is the claim that they are the world's premier marketers. Certainly
US marketers would argue this point. However, the unparalleled rise of
Japanese auto manufacturers provides support for this thesis. What is the
actual role of marketing in a Japanese corporation? How well are the Japanese
versed in the development and implementation of marketing strategy? Is there
really a difference between marketing practices used in the West and those
implemented in Japan? Addresses these questions.
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Journal of Global MarketingVolume 5, Issue 1-2, 1991, pages 107-124 |
Joint Venture of Wholly-Own: Which Produces the Best Results in the Advertising Industry?
DOI: 10.1300/J042v05n01_08
Abstract
American advertising
agencies have been rapidly expanding their operations abroad in recent decades.
During this time, they have taken adtvantage of foreign experitise by acquiring
local agencies or establishing joint venture arrangements. In other cases they
have gone abraod by boldly setting up their own operations. This 15 agency -
344 subsidiary survey of agencies' abilities and performances shows that in
general, wholly-owned subsidiaries have outperformed joint venture arrangements
in terms of market rankings and total billings. While wholly-owned subsidiaries
performed more multicountry campaigns, in terms of their operations, no
differences were found concerning their service offerings of number of global
campaigns performed.
Journal of Business-to-Business MarketingVolume 1, Issue 4, 1994, pages 3-30 |
American Keiretsu: Fad or Future
DOI: 10.1300/J033v01n04_02
Publishing
models and article dates explained
Version of record first published: 13 Oct 2010
Version of record first published: 13 Oct 2010
Abstract
One of the major
reasons for Japan’s economic success has been attributed to its Keiretsu
system, the super-conglomerate of companies with interlocking directories and
cross-equity ownerships that provides a ready market for member firms and
financial stability. Many believe America should imitate Japan’s policies to
become more competitive. What is a keiretsu? Can or should American companies
imitate the keiretsu structure? What would an American Keiretsu equivalent look
like and how would it function? This paper addresses these issues.
Total Quality Management & Business ExcellenceVolume 18, Issue 5, 2007, pages 531-544 |
Building Brand Equity via Product Quality
DOI: 10.1080/14783360701240030
Publishing models and article dates explained
Version of record first published: 20 Jul 2007
Abstract
A practical approach
is proposed to building brand equity via product quality. It identifies the
relevant marketing activities and determines the extent to which these
activities contribute to brand equity. Specifically, the proposed brand equity
model relates marketing activities to brand equity. This indicates a practical way
to assess the importance and adequacy of a company's daily operation in
contributing to its brand equity. The importance-efficiency mix further
provides management with feasible suggestions on adjusting their marketing
activities. Then, based on an importance-efficiency matrix, company resources
can be adjusted to enhance brand equity. An empirical study with an insurance
company was conducted to illustrate the proposed approach. Using this approach,
the insurance company has successfully enhanced their brand equity. This
clearly attests to the managerial value of the proposed approach. Research
implications and future research avenues were discussed.
Journal of Multinational Finance ManagementVolume 3, Issue 1-2, 1994, pages 95-109 |
Capital Budgeting Practices Employed by European Affiliates of U.S. Transnational Companies
DOI: 10.1300/J284v03n01_06
Abstract
This paper
empirically examines the capital budgeting practices used by European
affiliates of US.-based transnational companies (TNCs). Unlike previous surveys
that have contributed to the understanding of the capital budgeting process of
transnationals, this study analyzes the capital budgeting practices that have
been adopted by foreign affiliates. Although the results showed that foreign
managers preferred to use sophisticated techniques as their primary method of
analysis, the actual usage of these advanced capital budgeting techniques was
not as popular as parent company managers perceived. It was also found that
while European managers made use of sophisticated risk-assessment techniques,
they did not make extensive use of sophisticated risk-adjustment techniques.
International Marketing Review
ISSN: 0265-1335
Marketing inside the dragon, despite China's bureaucracy
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Title:
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Marketing inside the dragon, despite China's bureaucracy
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Author(s):
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Alan
T. Shao, (Belk College of Business Administration, University of
North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA), Paul
Herbig, (College of Business Administration and Graduate School of
International Trade, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas,
USA)
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DOI:
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Publisher:
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MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
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As more businesses invest in China, there will, of course,
be increased marketing opportunities there. But while China's current
government continues to encourage foreign investment, the future holds some
political uncertainties. This vast country has the opportunity to become a
supereconomic power, but its government must lead the way, and not scare off
potential investors.
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Marketing Intelligence & Planning
ISSN: 0263-4503
Incorporates: Journal of Marketing Practice: Applied Marketing Science
Incorporates: Journal of Marketing Practice: Applied Marketing Science
Japanese international marketing strategy
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Title:
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Japanese international marketing strategy
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Author(s):
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Alain
Genestre, (Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and
Marketing, Graduate School of International Trade and Business
Administration, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas.), Paul
Herbig, (Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and
Marketing, Graduate School of International Trade and Business
Administration, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas.), Alan
T. Shao, (Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing, Belk
College of Business Administration, University of North Carolina at
Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.)
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DOI:
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10.1108/02634509510102183
(Permanent URL)
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Publisher:
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MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
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In the last 30 years, Japan has come from a second-rate
status to the world's economic giant, leading the world in electronics,
automobiles, steel, shipbuilding and virtually anything else to which she has
set her mind. The Japanese aim was and still is to be world-class suppliers
of the major high volume items in the largest international markets. This
focus on middle- to lower-end volume markets made increased efficiency
essential. The mentality of jimae shugi – Japan should be virtually
self-sufficient in all important product areas – is as strong as ever. How
did the Japanese become such superb marketers? What is their international
marketing strategy? Examines the Japanese international marketing strategy
from its evolution; and analyses its strengths and weaknesses in allowing
Western corporations to be able to compete more effectively against it.
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Journal of International Consumer MarketingVolume 4, Issue 3, 1992, pages 5-16 |
Are Global Markets with Standardized Advertising Campaigns Feasible?
DOI: 10.1300/J046v04n03_02
Abstract
This empirical study
examined whether or not it is feasible to promote products the same way
everywhere. This concern has been heavily debated since Levitt's (1983) call
for globalized markets. Information regarding environmental factors and
advertising strategy were gathered from 344 affiliates of U.S. advertising
agencies in six major world regions. It was concluded that environments were
too different to capitalize on advertising standardization; this perspective
was echoed by practitioners when only a small percentage indicated that they
standardized their multi-country campaigns.
Shifting Advertising Appeals in Taiwan
- Autores: Alan T. Shao
- Localización: Journal of Advertising Research, ISSN 0021-8499, Vol. 39, Nº 6, 1999 , págs. 61-69
Nonconformity Advertising to Teens
- Autores: Alan T. Shao
- Localización: Journal of Advertising Research, ISSN 0021-8499, Vol. 42, Nº 3, 2002 , págs. 56-65
EXECUTING TRANSNATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS: DO U.S. AGENCIES
HAVE THE OVERSEAS TALENT?
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SHAO A.T., HILL J.S.
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Seeks to answer various questions by examining executive perceptions of the global market for advertising skills. Data were obtained from 344 United States agency affiliates in 51 different countries. Literature review; Methodology; Results; Discussion. | ||
Public Relations in China: A Status Report
DOI: 10.1300/J098v01n04_04
Abstract
Sice China opened
its doors to foreign business in 1978, its economy has boomed with an annual
growth rate of 13 percent in recent years. As market competition has become
increasingly intense, the demand for public relations has rapidly escalated as
a growing number of local and foreign businesses battle for a piece of the
Chinese market. Because public relations is still in its infancy stage in
China, there are vast opportunities there for local and for- eign
image-building practitioners. The Chinese public relations industry is thriving
and gaining in irnportanceimd those abroad are continuing to take notice.
Marketing Intelligence & Planning
ISSN: 0263-4503
Incorporates: Journal of Marketing Practice: Applied Marketing Science
Incorporates: Journal of Marketing Practice: Applied Marketing Science
American trading companies in the twenty-first century
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Title:
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American American trading companies in the twenty-first
century
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Author(s):
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Paul Herbig, (Texas
A&M International University, Laredo, Texas, USA), Alan T. Shao, (University
of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA)
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DOI:
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10.1108/02634509710184866
(Permanent URL)
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Publisher:
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MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
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Japanese General Trading Companies or sogo shoshas have
been instrumental in the phenomenal Japanese economic miracle of the last 40
years. In 1982, the USA passed the Export Trading Company Act to home grow
its own sogo shoshas; to date the Act has been ineffective - yet the need
remains. Examines what trading companies are and what functions they perform.
Observes the steps that need to be taken to make them profitable and
successful. Postulates that trading companies are an integral part of this
country’s future.
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Media Information Australia
Issue 71 (Feb 1994)
US Parent Agency Control: Advertising Agencies in Australia
Abstract: This
empirical study examines US advertising agencies' practices in Australia to
find out the extent to which parent offices communicated with their
subsidiaries and were involved in running their operations. The findings, based
on the responses from 30 Australian subsidiaries were that, although the US
agencies were positioned to control their subsidiaries' operations through
majority-ownership, and had some periodic contact with them, they did not
actually influence them to any considerable extent.
Managerial Finance
ISSN: 0307-4358
INTERNATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT POLICIES OF U.S. SUBSIDIARIES
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Title:
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INTERNATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT POLICIES OF U.S.
SUBSIDIARIES
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Author(s):
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Lawrence
Peter Shao, (The University of Tampa), Alan
T. Shao, (The University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Iftekhar
Hasan, (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
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DOI:
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10.1108/eb018618 (Permanent URL)
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Publisher:
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MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
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One important issue international firms must face involves
the evaluation and control of credit risk. Many studies dealing with
international credit management have focused on the practices used by
multinational enterprises. In this study we take a different approach to this
topic by analyzing the credit management decisions made by 188 U.S. foreign
subsidiaries. We examine many aspects of the foreign subsidiary manager's
credit policies including credit standards, credit terms, collection efforts
and customer creditworthiness. The results of this study indicate that credit
management practices of foreign subsidiaries are similar to those used by
parent companies. In addition, the findings show that foreign managers
generally use theoretically-preferred methods when making credit decisions.
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Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness
ISSN: 1059-5422
MARKETING TO A KEIRETSU
Document Information:
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Title:
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MARKETING TO A KEIRETSU
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Author(s):
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Alain
Genestre, (Member of the Department of Mangement and Marketing at
Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.), Paul
Herbig, (Professor in the Graduate School of Internaitonal Trade
and Business Administration at Texas A&M International University in
Laredo, Texas.), Alan
T. Shao, (Member of the Department of Marketing in the Belk
College of Business Administration at the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte, North Carolina.)
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DOI:
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10.1108/eb060194 (Permanent URL)
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Publisher:
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MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
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As the Japanese economy has become increasingly
international, the issue of keiretsu relations has become a focus of
attention. Keiretsu is an indigenous feature of Japan's production and
distribution systems that some say leads to unfair competitive practices,
triggering intense discussions from the United States government. American
businesses realize that a major reason for their failures in the Japanese
market lies in the nature of Japanese business practices, as exemplified by
exclusive keiretsu relations. However, like it or not, keiretsu related firms
dominate Japanese economic life. If U.S. firms are to penetrate the market in
the “land of the rising sun,” they must learn to successfully market to
keiretsu-member Japanese firms. This paper shows how the present keiretsu
system can be traced back to the culture of ancient Japan and is itself a
revival of the modern zaibatsu system of business organizations which, for
all practical purposes, it replaced after World War II and, paradoxically,
while the occupation and restructuring of the country incumbed to its
victorious foe, the United States.
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Journal of EuromarketingVolume 2, Issue 4, 1993, pages 7-24 |
U.S. Agency Control Over European Affiliates: An Exploratory Study in the Advertising Industry
DOI: 10.1300/J037v02n04_02
Abstract
The relationship
between U.S. parent advertising agencies and their European affiliates were
examined, using information gathered from 160 respondents in 16 countries. It
was found that parent agencies tended to position themselves to control their
overseas affiliates' operations (through either total or majority-ownership)
but did not actually influence (and thus control) their marketing activities.
It was further revealed that several environmental factors, especially claims
advertisers could make, played important roles in affecting the extent parent
agencies influenced their affiliates.
International Journal of Commerce and Management
ISSN: 1056-9219
Online from: 1991Subject Area: International Business
PARENT AGENCY INFLUENCE AND CONTROL OVER FOREIGN AFFILIATES: A GLOBAL ADVERTISING PERSPECTIVE
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Title:
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PARENT AGENCY INFLUENCE AND CONTROL OVER FOREIGN
AFFILIATES: A GLOBAL ADVERTISING PERSPECTIVE
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Author(s):
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DOI:
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Publisher:
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MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
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The dyadic relationship between U.S. parent advertising agencies
and their foreign affiliates were examined, using information gathered from
344 respondents in 52 countries. Parent agencies tended to position
themselves to control their overseas affiliates by either totally or majority
owning their operations but did not significantly influence, and thus
control, their marketing activities. Several environmental factors,
particularly claims advertisers can make and hiring restrictions, likely
played important roles that affected the extent parent agencies influenced
their affiliates.
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7 comments:
Looks like a good candiate, certainly better than #2.
After hearing him speak, I am not so sure he has the personality to inspire staff or influence alums/legislators.
Heard him talk about an 8 year plan to a group of EKU supervisors who have been told to cut their programs in 8 weeks for the purpose of giving him a pocket full of money.
the scope and the pace of the cuts can hardly be blamed on Shao. I for one was heartened to see a candidate with plans based on research rather than platitudes.
He's by far the best choice for an academic institution. That's what we are, right? Right?
I agree... I appreciated everything he said and feel like he would make a big difference for our College... but then again you can't please everyone, so people will have their own thoughts and negative comments.
Not blaming Shao for cuts, but he has to implement plans in context to what he has to deal with currently. When one gets in the drivers seat, one must drive based on the changing road conditions which currently exist and that usually isn't something you can see on a map. I get the sense that he isn't the sort of person who is going to engage or act until all elements are in order and all conditions in alignment (if that is ever possible).
I suppose I am simply frustrated that for years we have been required to submit strategic plans and various other reports which I assumed decisions were being based and now it turns out that we really weren't doing anything with them apparently or even understanding the existing (much less impending) conditions) in which we are functioning. Having someone tell me he is going to take the first three years of his eight year plan to plan and posture and position while we tread water just isn't very inspiring or hopeful. Heck the tenures of our last three presidents haven't even lasted 8 years.
At least Shao concretely stated that he has an outline for a strategic plan and won't just blindly implement a plan created in haste this spring. That's nice to know. His record of fundraising is impressive. His marketing experience stellar. I found him less bland than Benson in the open presentation. Just my opinion. We need someone to shake things up and Shao may be that guy. I rank him #1. (By the way, he was smart enough to wear a maroon tie. Interview 101).
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