KIP
BECKER
Boston University
Phone: (617) 353-3016
Email: GoGlobal@bu.edu
http://www.bu.edu/GoGlobal
Brief
Bio:
Kip Becker, Ph.D. is presently an Associate Professor and the Chairman of
the Department of Administrative Sciences at Boston University. He has published
numerous articles and book chapters both nationally and internationally in
the areas of international management, Electronic Commerce, strategy,marketing
and global service sector issues. He is currently on the editorial review
boards of Marketing, The Journal of Yugoslav Marketing Association, The
Journal of Marketing Channels and The Journal of Teaching in International
Business as well as the managing board of the International Management
Development Association. He owns a waterfront restaurant and is president
of Northwind Management International that has conducted management training
and consulting with governments and associations worldwide. Prior to entering
academe' Dr. Becker's experience included positions with TDX systems of Cable
and Wireless Ltd. in marketing, the U.S. Department of Justice. Dr. Becker
served with the US army as a helicopter pilot during Viet Nam and Desert Storm.
Among his awards he has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Vietnamese
Cross of Gallantry and Thirty Two Air Medals symbolizing over 1000 combat
flight hours. In 2006 he was awarded the First Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon
Do Karate.
KIP BECKER
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EDUCATION
MBA Marketing,
Black belt, Tae Kwon Do, Jae Hun Kim
Institute (1996-present),
EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor: Extensive graduate and undergraduate
teaching with highest student and peer evaluations. Courses
(classroom and on line) in Electronic Commerce, International Business, Marketing,
and Strategy. Responsible for several graduate diploma and certificate programs.
Taught on, and assisted with academic coordination, with BU International
campus in
Department Chairman Responsibilities: Designed and responsible specialized Graduate Master of Science degree with concentrations in multinational Commerce, innovation and technology, financial economics, electronic commerce and economic development and tourism management. Designed and responsible for on-line Masters of Science in Management degree. Responsible for Undergraduate business degree program provided in executive and evening format. Staff and responsible for 100 courses per semester, 400 students including180 international. Designed and implemented for Boston University Global a diploma program in International Marketing (2002)
Acting Chairman, Computer Science Department. 1988-1990
Acting Director,
EDITOR, JOURNAL OF TRANSNATIONAL MANAGEMENT 1997- Present
Serve on Editorial Board of:
The Scientific Journal of Administrative Development
The Journal of Teaching in International Business
The Journal of Transition
Management
European Marketing Association,
Elected United States Representative. 1989-92
International Management Development Association
1999- Present Chairman of
the Board
1997- 1999 President, 1990-1997 Vice President for programs
2006 Co-Chair 15th World Business Congress (IMDA), Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzeovina
2005 Co-Chair 14th World Business Congress (IMDA), Granada, Spain
2004Co-Chair 7th World Business Congress (IMDA) Vancouver, CA
1998 Co-Chair 5th World Business Congress 5th
1996 Co-Chair World Business Congress (IMDA), Bermuda
Chair, IMDA National Conference (
SMALL BUSINESS.
Partner waterfront Restaurant.1981,2005
NORTHWIND MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING.
1984- Present
Seminar, Ecommerce and international business,
Seminar, Global strategies in the changing global marketplace,
Organized and taught American Financial Institutions seminar for China Construction
Bank. 1998
Seminar, International SMEs strategies for developing nations
Seminar, Technology transfer and
SME international business development, Argentinean
Government/business leaders.1995
& 1996
Consultant to Institute of Economic
Czechoslovak
among FAA, Contractors and Airport Administration. 1984‑1985
Office of Chief
Executive,
MARKETING AND SALES. TDX Systems of Cable and Wireless Ltd, Responsible for market identification, competitive assessment and sales proposal submissions for leading international telecommunications company. 1983‑1984
PRESIDENT’S TASK FORCE. President Regan Appointment, Action task force on Veteran’s issues. 1982-84
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/DIRECTOR, MBA PROGRAM.
Responsible
for budget, operations and personnel. Wrote accreditation report/numerous grants. Established internship
program and designed programs for business, the military and government. 1982-83
Assoc. Professor, Graduate/undergraduate teaching of management, marketing,
strategy, research and computer applications.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, LEAA Programs Developed and implemented evaluation systems for multi-million dollar LEAA projects. Proven ability in design, planning, research, technical writing and quantitative and qualitative evaluation procedures. 1970‑1975
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST. Extensive experience in application of psychological
principles to business, organizations and management.
BOOKS, CHAPTERS AND JOURNAL ARTICLES
Becker, K. (2006) The Global Services Economy: Off Shoring Capital, Jobs and Ideas. Technology, Structure, Environment, and Strategy Interfaces in a Changing Global Business Arena. (Kaynak, E. & Harcar, T. Eds) Advances in Global Management Volume XV, pp. 422-432
Becker, K., and Ting Chong, S. (2005) Beyond Borders in a Global Service Economy. Global Business: The Challenges and Responsibilities in a World of Shifting Alliances, (Kaynak, E. & Harcar, T. Eds) International Management Development Research Yearbook, Advances in Global Management Volume XIV, pp. 740-748
Becker, K. (2004) Culture and International Business, Jaico Publishing House,
Becker, K. (2004) Islam and Business, International Business Press. 163pages. ISBN: soft cover 0-7890-2517-5 ISBN: hard cover 0-7890-2516-7
El-Said, H. & Becker, K (Eds), (2001) Management and International
Business issues in
Becker K. (2001) Trade Creation and Trade Diversion for Mercosur, Journal of Euromarketing, Volume 10 (2). Pp 67 –105.
Becker, K.
(2000), Culture and International Business (Editor). Haworth Press,
Becker, K.
(1998), “International Business Strategies and Multinational Corporations”
Chapter 21,
Kaynak, E., Becker,
K., Kucukemiroglu (Eds.) Global Business Prospects and challenges: Enhancing and Developing World Markets Through Global Competitive Strategies, Proceedings Seventh World Business Congress,
Becker, K. (1997) EU I Zemlije Istocne I Centraline Europe (European Union and the Marketing
Issues of Importance to East and
Becker, K. (1996 Zima/Winter) ) Kanali distribucije I promocija u Eu-pouke za firme iz Centralne I Istocne Evrope (Distribution Channels and Promotion in the EU- Lessons for CEEC Firms). Marketing, Godina/Vol. 27, Broj/Issue 4. P.P 185-195.
Becker, K. (1996) chapter 15, “Marketing Issues and the European Common Market”. Managing in the Global Economy: The European Union (Costin, Ed.) Dryden Press p.p. 311-330.
Becker, K. (1996) Chapter 16, “The Marketing Mix and the European Marketplace”. Managing in the Global Economy: The European Union, Dryden Press (Costin, Ed.) p.p. 331-350
Kaynak, E., Lascu, D. & Becker, K., Editors (1996) Restructuring for Global Production,
Service Needs and Markets: Business Strategy and Policy Development for a
Global Economy and Projections for the Twenty First Century. Proceedings
of the Fifth World Business Congress. International
Management Development Association.
Becker, K.
(1995) “Medical research Incorporated” Cases in Marketing Management
(L. Moutinho, Ed)) Addison-Wesley:
Becker, K.
(1995) “Medical Research Incorporated” instructor’s notes. Instructor’s Guide
to Accompany In Cases in Marketing Management
(L. Moutinho, Ed)) Addison-Wesley:
Becker, K. & Lascu, D., Editors (1995) The Structure and Process of Globalization in Business and Education. (Eds.) International Management Development Association Proceedings Interim conference.
Zurawacki, L. and Becker, K. (1994) Marketing Issues and strategies for Change in the Central/Eastern European and CIS Countries. Journal of Euromarketing, Vol 3, No 2. p.p. 61-90.
Becker, K.
(1993), Sungard data Systems, Inc. Cases In Marketing
of Services: An International Collection. Meidan, A & Mountinho, L.
(Eds.) Addison-Wesley, Workingham:
Becker, K.
(1993) Sungard Data Systems, Inc. Instructor’s Notes, Instructor’s Manual
for Cases in Marketing of Services: An International Collection. Meidan,
A & Mountinho, L. (Eds.) Addison-Wesley, Workingham:
Becker K. & Rosenbloom, B. (1991) "Problemas en el Desarrollo de Canalesde distribucion de Sericios en los Mercados Internacionales" Informacion Comercial Espanola, Num. 692, April 1991 p. p.51-67
Bekiroglu, H. and
Becker, K.(1986) Publishing Guide for Engineering Sciences. Operations Research Society of
Becker, K. & Brehm, G. (1986) Managing and Organizing
for Change. Ginn Press:
ARTICLES IN REFEREED PROCEEDINGS
Nobre,H., Brito, C., Lencaste, P., and Becker, K. (2005) Brands on the Internet: The case of Boston Coffee Cake.
Proceedings of IADIS (International Assoc for Development
of the Information Society)
Nobre, H., Becker, K.
, de Lencastre, P. , Brito, C. M. (2003) On-Line Branding: Analysis of Market
Effects on Brand Management. Business Excellence 03, Performance Measures,
Benchmarking and Best Practices in the New Economy. Putnik, G. & Gunasekaran,
A. (eds)
Becker, K. and Kanabar, V. (2003)
The Digital Divide: Reality, Myth
and Developing Nation Programs to utilize Technology. Succeeding
in a Turbulent Global Marketplace: Changes, Development and Creating Distinct
Competencies. (Kaynak, E. & Harcar, T. Eds.) Proceedings 12th world business congress,
Becker, K.
(2003) Implementation Framework and Meaningful Metrics for Successful Web Sites.
Succeeding in a Turbulent Global Marketplace: Changes, Development
and Creating Distinct Competencies. (Kaynak,
E. & Harcar, T. Eds.) Proceedings 12th
world business congress,
Becker, K. (2002)
Developing Tactical Strengths Through Technology and Ecommerce Strategies
Designed to Confront Shifting Global Challenges. The Impact of Globalization on World Business (Fulya, D. and
Kaynak Eds.) Proceedings 11th World Business Congress
Becker, K. (2002)
The Impact of information Technology in Developing Countries and Sustainable
Development. The Impact of Globalization on World Business
(Fulya, D. and Kaynak Eds.) Proceedings 11th World Business
Congress
Becker, K. (2001)
Electronic Commerce and International Trade.
Challenges and Opportunities for International Business in the
Shifting Global Economic Environment. (Fatemi
and Kaynak Eds.) Proceedings Tenth World Business
Congress
Becker, K. (2000) The World Wide Web in
Becker, K. (1999) The Complexity of International Distribution
Channels for Services, Global Business in the Age of Technology (Calingo,
Kaynak,,Mclean Eds.) Proceedings IMDA World Business
Congress,
Becker, K. (1998) From Import Substitution to FDI Driven Exporting:
The Development and Trade Implications of the Mexican Automobile Industry,
Global Business Prospects and challenges: Enhancing and Developing World Markets
Through Global Competitive Strategies (Kaynak, E., Becker, K., Kucukemiroglu
Eds.) Proceedings Seventh World Business
Becker, K and Mejia, D. Mexican Economy, Political Stability
and Trade Implications. Global Business Prospects and
Challenges: Enhancing and Developing World Markets through Global Competitive
Strategies (Kaynak, E., Becker, K., Kucukemiroglu Eds.) Proceedings
Seventh World Business
Jovic, Mile &
Becker, Kip (1997, May) Internet I Izmenjena
Marketing Paradigma 90-tih (Internet and Marketing Paradigm Shift in the 90s)
IUNET internet conference,
Becker, K. (1997) “Foreign and Domestic Direct Investment: The Struggle to Assess the
Cost Benefit Analysis of Investment Incentives”. Surviving change in the
International Business Environment. (Kaynak,E., Kara, A.&
Sung-Soo Pyo Eds.) Proceedings Sixth IMDA
world Business Congress,
Becker, K. (1995) Small and Medium Sized Businesses: International Opportunities and Strategies. Structure and Process Of Globalization in Business Proceedings International Management Assoc. p.p. 63-66.
Becker, K. (1993) Competitive Positioning
Against Nations with Perceived Quality Advantages.
Managing East-West Business in Turbulent Times.
IMDA Proceedings, Kaynak, E. & Nieminen, J. (Eds.)
Becker K. (1992) "Corporate Structures,
Innovation and Management Issues", International Management Development
Association World Business Congress proceedings,
Becker, K. & Rosenbloom, B. (1991) "Designing Marketing Channels for Services in International Markets: Some Key Problem Areas, World Marketing Congress, Vol. V, 1991 pg.172-176, 1991
Becker, K. &
Rosenbloom, (1990) B. "Problems in Establishing
Service Distribution Channels Across International Markets", Dynamics of
International Business, Proceedings of the European International Business
Association,
Becker, Kip, (1990) "Corporate Structures for Multinational
Environments: A Review", International Marketing Strategies, Proceedings
of
Bekiroglu, H. & Becker, K. (1990) "An Analysis of the
Development of Management Science in
Becker, Kip. (1989, April) "Issues Concerning International
Site Location, Analysis and Implications", Marketing Thought and Practice
and Practice in the 1990's. Proceedings of the
Becker, Kip. (1989) "International Model
for Strategic Service Sector Development", Dynamics of International
Business, Proceedings of the XV European International Business Association,
Becker, K. & Bekiroglu, (1989) H. "Non-Economic Factors Relating to Price Perception and Willingness to Purchase", Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, Vol 2 p.p. 728-731
Becker, K. (1988) "Purchasing Patterns and Advertisement Audience
for Consumer Purchases and Repurchasing Decisions". Developments in
Marketing Science, Vol.XI, Proceedings
Becker, K. (1988) "Services - The Invisible
Export". Publication of the
Becker, K. (1988) "Trade Balance Issues and the International
Competition for Consumers: Why Americans Don's buy American". Publication
of the Second International Conference on Marketing and Development.
Becker K. (1988) "Advertising Development
in the Republic of
Becker, K. and Bekiroglu, H. (1986) "International Competitive Strategies for Positioning Against Nations With Favored Perceived Quality". Decision Science Institute Proceedings. p.p. 509-511.
Bekiroglu, H. and Becker, K. (1986) "An Evaluation of International Journals in Decision Science". Decision Science Institute Proceedings. p.1177.
Becker, K." (1986) Advertising Expectations and Actual Buying Behavior". Proceedings of the Southeast American Institute of Decision Science.
Becker, K. (1986) "Halo Effect Influences
on the Japanese Product Price/Quality Relationship". Proceedings of the
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS
Sacks, S. A Guide to Information Systems, Digital Press, 1991
Kirpalani, V.H., International Business Handbook,1990
Wells-Burnett & Morriarty's Advertising Principles , Simon & Schuster, 1990
Knutson's Research Guide for the Hospitality Industry, Van Nostrand, 1988.
Luck and Rubin, Marketing Research (7ed), Prentice‑Hall, 1987.
Invited Presentation: Escola Superior de Ciencias Empresariais,
Instituto Politecnico de Viana do Castelo. “Logistics 2005: Pressures,
Changes and Internalization.
Invited Presentation: Portugese Business and Faculty from
Invited Presentation
Presentation Five day seminar in” International Business Strategy” for Monterey
Institute of International Business Presentation “The struggle to assess FDI
direct investment strategies”
6th World Business Congress,
Presentation to Key Ministers of government of
Presentation to Key Ministers of government of
through overpriced development programs,
Invited panel speaker,
Invited Paper presented at the
