Alev Efendioglu

Professor of Management

Tel: 415-422-6389
Fax: 415-422-2502
TDD: 415-422-6439
alev@usfca.edu

University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street, Malloy Hall
San Francisco, CA 94117-1045 U.S.A.

• Post Graduate study in Management Information Systems, University of Minnesota, 1989
• Ph.D., Management (minor in Economics), Louisiana State University- Baton Rouge, 1978
• MBA, Management, Louisiana State University- Baton Rouge, 1974
• BS, Business Administration, Marmara University (ITIA)- Istanbul, Turkey, 1972

• MBA 619: Strategic Management
• BA 401: Strategic Management

Positions Held

• At the University of San Francisco since 1977
• Chapter Advisor, Beta Gamma Sigma, National Honor Society (1981-present)
• Faculty Coordinator, Management Teaching Area, School of Business and Management, University of San Francisco (1999-2002 and 1994-1996)
• Chair, Peer Review Committee, School of Business and Management, University of San Francisco (1999-2000); Member (2005-2007, 1999-2001 and 1993-1996)
• Webmaster, School of Business and Management, University of San Francisco (2000-present)
• Program Coordinator, University of San Francisco EMBA Program in China with teaching sites in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangdong (1998-2000)
• Chair, Executive Council, School of Business and Management, University of San Francisco (1998-1999 and 1994-1995)
• Director, Small Business Institute, School of Business and Management, University of San Francisco (1980-1990)

Current Research & Research Interests

• Strategy and Competitive Analysis, Industry Dynamics in Emerging Countries, Impact of Technology on Competition and Business Processes,  Distance Education, and Use of Technology in Education.

• "Delivering Management Education via Tutored-Video Instruction." In Online Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications . Edited by Lawrence A. Tomei, Information Science Reference , Hershey, PA, 2007. (ISBN: 978-1-59904-935-9) With William (L.) Murray.
• "Cluster Development: Issues, Progress & Key Success Factors." In Small Business Clustering Technologies: Applications in Marketing, Management, IT and Economics. Edited by Rob MacGregor, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA, 2007. (ISBN: 1-59904-127-8)
• "Outsourcing/Offshoring: Issues and Impact on Venture Capital." In Outsourcing & Offshoring in the 21st Century – A socio economic perspective. Edited by Dr.H.S.Kehal and V.P.Singh, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA, 2006. (ISBN: 1-59140-876-8)
• "E-Commerce Use by Chinese Consumers." In Encyclopedia of E-Commerce, E-Government and Mobile Commerce. Edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA, 2006. (ISBN: 1-59140-799-0)
• "Bay Area and Hsinchu Biotech Clusters: A Comparative Analysis." Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2005, pg. 45-60. (ISSN: 1059-9231)
• "Delivering Management Education via Tutored-Video Instruction: A Case Study." In Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Edited by Caroline Howard, Judith Boettcher, Lorraine Justice, K. D. Schenk, Patricia L. Rogers, and Gary A. Berg. Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA, 2005. (ISBN: 1-59140-555-6) With William (L.) Murray.
• "Technology & Culture: E-Commerce in China." In Digital Economy: Impacts, Influences and Challenges, Edited by H. S. Kehal, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA, 2004. (ISBN: 1-59140-363-4) With Vincent F. Yip.
• "Chinese Culture & E-Commerce: An Exploratory Study." Interacting with Computers, Special issue (Global Human Computer Systems: Cultural Determinants in Usability, Edited by A. Smith and F. Yetim), Vol. 16/1, pp. 45-62, 2004. (ISSN: 0953-5438) With Vincent F. Yip. Number 1 on the "25 Most Requested Articles" list for January-August 2004. Listed as number 3 (on 10/16/2006) in the top 25 articles within the journal in the "computer science" subject area.
• "PC Industry in China: Evolution & Competitive Dynamics." In Chinese Economic Transition and Its Impact on Marketing Strategy, Edited by Ilan Alon, Praeger Publishers (Greenwood Publishing Group), Westport, CT, 2003. (ISBN: 1-56720-587-9)
• "Airline Industry in China: Evolution & Competitive Dynamics." In Chinese Economic Transition and Its Impact on Marketing Strategy, Edited by Ilan Alon, Praeger Publishers (Greenwood Publishing Group), Westport, CT, 2003. (ISBN: 1-56720-587-9)
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• Member of Board of Trustees, Ameristock Mutual Fund Companies (1996- present); Member, Audit Committee (1999-present), Chair(2006-present)
• Member of Board of Trustees, Ameristock ETF Trust (2007- present); Member and Chair, Audit Committee (2007-present)
• Expert Witness (education and business fields) and consultant for various law firms in San Francisco (1995- present)
• Webmaster, Academy of Management, Entrepreneurship Division (1999- present)
• Internet Editor, Journal of Asia Business Studies (2005- present)
• Internet Editor, Journal of Asia-Pacific Business (2001- present)
• Content Editor, Academy of Management Higher Education (2002-2005)
• Budgeting and Human Resources / Organizational Development Administrator (Information Systems) and Consultant, District Attorney's Office, City and County of San Francisco (1984-1988)
• Instructor, School of Business, LSU-Baton Rouge (1976-1977)

• Article titled "Chinese Culture & E-Commerce: An Exploratory Study." Interacting with Computers, Vol. 16/1, pp. 45-62, 2004. With Vincent F. Yip. (ISSN 0953-5438) It was number 1 on the "25 Most Requested Articles" list for January-August 2004. Listed number 3 (on 10/16/2006) in the top 25 articles within the journal in the "computer science" subject area.
• Recipient of Outstanding Research Award, School of Business and Management, 2003-2004 and 2000-2001 academic years.
• Recipient of Summer Research Grant, School of Business and Management, 2003.
• Recipient of best paper award, (paper titled "Acceptance and Use of Information Technology Among Small Retail and Service Businesses") Small Business/Entrepreneurship Track, Twenty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Western Decision Sciences, March 25-29, 1997.
• Recipient of the Faculty Service Award, McLaren School of Business, 1995-1996 and 1994-1995 academic years.
• Recipient of the Quality Performance Citation, U.S. Small Business Administration and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, May 10, 1983. Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding support and dedicated effort to benefit the small businesses.
• Member, Beta Gamma Sigma (National Honor Society for Business), 1974-present.
• Member, Alpha Iota Delta (Honorary In The Decision Sciences), 2005- present.