Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences
presents
XIII International Conference
Québec City, Québec, Canada
July 20-22, 2005
2005 Proceedings Now Available
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The 2005 International Conferences of the Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences will bring together leaders and scholars from business, academia, and government from all over the world---both the developed and developing economies---to discuss and share ideas and to work together to meet the challenges of their respective disciplines and of the emerging world order.
CONFERENCE VENUE
The XIII
International Conference, scheduled
for July 20-22, 2005, will be held at the following venue located
in Université Laval.
Direction
générale de la formation
continue
Pavillon La
Laurentienne, bureau 1364
Québec,
G1K 7P4
ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms is reserved exclusively for ABAS delegates at summer residences of Laval University at very reasonable prices of C$ 46.01 (incl. taxes) for single occupancy and C$57.51 (incl. taxes) for double occupancy.
To review the rooms and rates, please visit http://www.sres.ulaval.ca/
For those who would prefer the amenities of a hotel for their stay, negotiations are in progress. Please watch this site for updates.
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE
The conference will be conducted in English.
SUBJECT CATEGORIES/CODES & GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS
Proposals for presentations, panel symposia, and workshops are invited in the following fourteen broad subject categories. Related topics will also be considered. Proposals with a special focus on Emerging Economies are especially encouraged.
SUBJECT CODE
[01]
Management [including General
Management, International Management, Human Resource Management,
Strategic Management, Organizational Science]
[02]
International Business
[03]
Management Science
[04]
Finance
[05]
Management Information Systems,
Computer Information Systems,
Information
Science
[06]
Marketing
[07]
Accounting
[08]
Economics
[09]
Research Methods
[10]
Healthcare Management &
Hospital Administration
[11]
Public Administration
[12]
Business
Law
[13]
Production/Operations
Management
[14]
Allied
Disciplines
[15]
Academic Administration,
Reflections on life in Academe
[16]
Hospitality Management
[17]
E-Commerce, Information
Technology
Presentations are scheduled for 25 minutes including discussion and must be made by an individual speaker. Panel symposia are three or more related presentations by different speakers and must be proposed by the lead speaker. In the case of presentations involving a significant experiential component, a workshop proposal would be appropriate.
Submission of a proposal implies a commitment to register for and attend the Conference. The maximum number of roles (as presenter, author, session chair, or symposium panelist) for any given individual is three.
Prospective speakers for each conference are invited to send: (a) two typed copies of the Abstract Submission Form for the appropriate conference (b) a brief biographical sketch not exceeding two pages per person, and (c) a check, money order or a bank draft for US$100 abstract fee payable to The Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences. The abstract fee is non-refundable and non-transferable and will be applied toward the lead presenter's conference registration fee for all accepted proposals. In the event the proposal is not accepted for the conference, the abstract fee will be returned.
Submission of Abstracts
The Abstract Submission form is available through the link on the left. The abstract should provide a clear statement of the major points to be made in the presentation, panel symposium, or workshop and must be received by April 8, 2005 for the conference.
AUDIO/VISUAL
Overhead projectors and screens and flip charts with markers will be provided in all conference sessions. Other specialized equipment, if any (such as PC projectors, Slide Projectors) will be arranged at the presenter's expense subject to availability provided a request is made in writing at the time of submission of the proposal.
SESSION CHAIRS
If you are interested in participating as a session chair, please contact the Program Chair during April 8 - 15, 2005.
PANEL OF REVIEWERS
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Miguel A. Asomoza | Reynosa Technologic Institute (ITR), Mexico |
| José G. Cervantes | Reynosa Technologic Institute (ITR), Mexico |
| Emmanuel Chekwa | Miles College, Birmingham USA |
| Rosalind Chew | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
| Breena Coates | San Diego State University, USA |
| Evangellos Dedoussis | American University of Beirut, Lebanon |
| Z.S. Demirdjian | California State University, USA |
| Ylva Fältholm | Luleå University of Technology, Sweden |
| Raymond Jordan | IBM Deutschland GmbH, Germany |
| John E. Michaels | California University of Pennsylvania, USA |
| John J. Newhouse | St. John's University, USA |
| John Odgers | RMIT University, Australia |
| K. S. P. Rao | Anna University, Chennai, India |
| N. Ramachandran | Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand |
| Meenakshi Rishi | Seattle University, USA |
| Paul Styger | Potchefstroom Christian Higher Education, South Africa |
| Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay | Université du Québec, Canada |
| Gregory S. Winter | Barry University, USA |
| Theodore S. Woodruff | St. Ambrose University, USA |
| Dariusz Zarzecki | University of Szczecin, Poland |
| Laurie Ziegler | The University of Texas at Dallas, USA |
REGISTRATION AND FEE SCHEDULE
| Registration Type | Received by | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration. | May 1, 2005 | US$395 |
| Regular Registration | June 1, 2005 | US$455 |
| Late Registration | after June 1, 2005 | US$495 |
Full-time students qualify for a reduction of US$50 in the above schedule of registration fee upon production of appropriate documentation certified by the Head of the Department or the Dean.
The
registration fee is per person and will
cover:
- Full admission to all conference sessions
- Lunch on the dates the concurrent sessions are scheduled
- Coffee breaks on the dates the concurrent sessions are schedule
Banquet Dinner, to be held on the last day of the conference, is not included and will cost an additional US$79 if paid along with registration (or US$89, if paid separately, or at site].
Spouse/companion registration is available on payment of an additional fee as specified in the registration form.
ABAS reserves the right to cancel or to make substitutions for one or more meal events in the event of unforeseen exigencies.
All attendees, including presenters of invited as well contributed papers, speakers, panel symposia participants, and session chairs must register and pay the registration fee.
All cancellations after fees have been paid will result in a cancellation fee of US$200. Cancellation requests received after June 1, 2005 will be processed after the conference.
ALTERNATE MODES OF REMITTANCE OF FEES TO ABAS
Remittances to ABAS toward abstract submission fee and/or registration fee should be normally made by means of a check or bank draft in the correct amount drawn on any bank in the U.S. and made payable to the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences. Credit cards cannot be accepted. Delegates from some countries may find the following alternative modes of remittance more cost-effective and/or expedient: (a) Inter-Bank Wire Transfer involving an additional charge of US$25 to cover handling charges. Details for wire transfer will be provided upon request. (b) Dollar Traveler Checks: Remittances may also be made by US Dollar Travelers' Checks duly endorsed to the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences, countersigned and sent by Registered Mail.
ELECTRONIC PROCEEDINGS
Accepted and presented papers will be eligible for inclusion in the Electronic Proceedings of 2005 ABAS International Conference to be composed and maintained at the conference web site. In order to be included in the Electronic Proceedings, full papers must be prepared and submitted strictly according to the instructions to be made available via the Conference web site by March 30, 2005. Deadline for receipt of full papers for inclusion in the Electronic Proceedings is August 1, 2005. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The web site for the Electronic Proceedings is expected to be ready by October 2005. There will be no hard-copy proceedings.
CONFERENCE WEB-SITE
Web-site for 2005 ABAS International Conference can be accessed at http://www.sba.muohio.edu/abas/
Conference Registration Forms may be downloaded from the web-site. Final program as well as updates, if any will be posted on the conference web-site. Information and updates provided on the conference web site will supersede the printed brochure.
ABOUT QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA
Québec City, about a 3-hour drive from Montréal, is the capital of the province of Québec. It offers a pleasant mix of old world charm and modern conveniences. The historic district of Quebec, declared a World Heritage Treasure by UNESCO, is among the region's many finest attractions. The focal point of economic development in Eastern Québec, Québec City is not only the cradle of French Civilization in North America, it is also a city of vibrant culture, a busy seaport, and is among the fastest expanding economies in the areas of high technology and information technology. Québec City has been ranked 16th among world destinations and 8th among favorite North American city and state destinations.
INSURANCE
ABAS cannot accept any responsibility or liability for losses or damages of any type to conference delegates or their companions either during or as a direct or indirect result of the conference. All delegates and companions are advised to check their own personal insurance provisions and obtain any additional coverages as desired.
ABSTRACT
SUBMISSION
FORM
[Click here for a Downloadable form]
It can be turned in via the link on the menu or using this submit abstract
XIII ABAS
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
JULY 20-22,
2005
Québec
City, Québec, Canada
Mail this form with US $100 Abstract fee payable to Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences to:
Dr. A. R. Korukonda
Program Chair, ABAS 2005
International Conference
P.O. Box 732
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0732
USA
Phones: (570) 389-4773; (570)
275-5301
Fax: (570) 389-2071 [or]
570-389-3892
E-mail:akorukon@bloomu.edu [or]
abas@ureach.com
[Note: Courier mail may be addressed to: Attn: Dr. A.R. Korukonda, Program Chair, ABAS 2005 International Conference, Room 240 Sutliff Hall, College of Business, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301, USA]
- Submit two typed copies of this form along with the abstract fee.
- The abstract fee must be paid by a check or a bank draft drawn on any bank in the U.S. and made payable to the Academy of Business & Administrative Sciences.
- Credit cards cannot be accepted. For information on alternative modes of remittance, please refer to the appropriate section of this announcement.
- Submissions must be received by April 8, 2005
- The abstract must be no longer than 150 words.
- Please attach a brief biographical sketch not exceeding two pages.
- Please provide Fax and E-mail addresses to ensure prompt communication.
- Please note that the Abstract Submission fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. It will be applied against the registration fee for all accepted submissions for the chosen conference. Abstract Submission fee will be refunded for all rejected submissions.
- All submissions will be peer-reviewed.
Proposal for: _ Presentation _ Panel Symposium _ Workshop
(Please check the appropriate box.)
Subject Code: [ ] based on the classification in this announcement.
In the case of proposals involving multiple speakers, please provide details of the lead speaker here and attach an extra sheet containing information about the remaining speakers. Please note that all presenters must individually register for the conference.
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