Abbas J. Ali

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT ABBAS J. ALI

International management and strategy expert focusing on providing relevant perspectives on how can MNCs optimize their operations abroad especially in the Middle East and advising corporations on political issues, geopolitical developments, and foreign policy. Specializing in international management, strategic planning, family business, work related values and beliefs, and business ethics. Conduct workshops for senior and middle level executives. Also, conduct academic workshops and seminars on research opportunities and scholarly activities. A. Editor –In –chief: 1. Journal of Competitiveness Studies 2. Competition Forum Former Editor –In –chief and Founding Editor: 1. International Journal of Commerce and Management 2. Competitiveness Review 3. Advances in Competitiveness Research B. Guest Editor for several academic journals C. Serve on the editorial board of more than 14 academic journals D. Executive Director of the American Society for Competitiveness E. Executive Director of the International Society for Competitiveness Books Business Ethics in Islam, 2014. Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, USA: Edward Elgar Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases. Pearson Education Edinburgh Gate, UK (with David and Al Aali), 2011. Business and Management Environment in Saudi Arabia. London and New York: Routledge, 2008 Islamic Perspectives on Management and Organization, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, USA: Edward Elgar, 2005 Globalization of Business: Practice and Theory. New York: International Business Press Reprinted in 2001, 2004, 2006 in India The Impact of Innovation and Technology in the Global Marketplace (eds.), New York: Haworth Press 1994 (with Zahra). U.S. Foreign Policy Options: Strategies for the Middle East. Apollo: Closson Press, 1993 (with Hayward) How to Manage for International Competitiveness (Ed.), New York: Haworth Press, 1992 Journal Publications Over 170 articles News Paper and On Line Publications Over 150 op-eds