CURRICULUM VITAE
UMA KUMAR, Ph.D.
Sprott School of Business
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6
Office Telephone: (613) 520-6601 Fax: (613) 520-4427
Email: uma.kumar@carleton.ca
URL: www.carleton.ca/~ukumar
EMPLOYMENT:
1992-Present:
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1987-1992:
1984-1987:
1982-1984:
Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Director, Research Center for Technology Management, Carleton
University
Director, Graduate Programs, Sprott School of Business, Carleton
University
Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Assistant Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Sessional Lecturer, Department of Actuarial and Management
Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
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PROFESSIONAL HONOURS
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Research Achievement Award, Carleton University, 2012-13.
 Best Paper Award to the paper, “ Developing Citizen-Centric Service: Adoption
Behaviour for Mobile Health”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation
Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary,
Canada, June 8-11, 2013.
 Best Paper Award to the paper, “ Perishable Product Supply Chains: A Review”,
Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 34,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013.
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Best Paper Award, “Manufacturing Strategy, Manufacturing Capability and Firm’s
Performance: an Empirical Investigation, Global Business and Social Science Research
Conference”, Beijing 2011.
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Graduate Mentoring Award, Carleton University, 2011-12.
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Honourable Mention Award, “A Model and Success Factors for Developing a ClientSpecific in-house Software System: A Case Based Investigation”, Proceedings of the
Technology & Innovation Management Division, Vol. 32, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, Montreal, July 2011.
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Best Paper Award to a paper, “Manufacturing Strategy Development: A Perspective of
Senior Management in Canada”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations
Management Division, Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina,
May 2010.
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Best Paper Award to a paper, “Measuring the Impact of Technical and Social Capability
Fit on Software Product Development Team Performance: A Profile Deviation
Approach”, Vol. 31, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010.
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Hottest Paper, Rated by Science Direct/Elsevier, “Modelling Factors that will Influence
Success of Projects that want to Adopt Agile Software Development Practices”’ Journal
of Systems and Aoftware, Vol. 82, No. 9, pp 1869-1890, 2009.
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Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2010 to a paper. “Impact of TQM on
Company’s Performance”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management
(IJQRM), Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 23-37, 2009.
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Outstanding Research Award to the paper, “Innovation Process in Canadian and US
Hotels”, Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF), Atlantic City. Jan 6-9,
2009.
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Best Paper Award, “The Value of Information Sharing in Supply Chains: An Empirical
Study”, Seventh Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply Chain Management,
Toronto, October 2009.
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Honourable Mention Award to a paper, “Factors Influencing the Development of
Manufacturing Strategy: An Empirical Investigation”, Proceedings of Production and
Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N.
Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009.
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Best Paper Award to a paper, “Comparison of Internet-Based Technology Contribution to
Product Quality in Global and Local NPD Teams”, Proceedings of the Technology and
Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada,
Niagara Falls, June, 2009.
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Best Paper Award to a paper, “Achieving Alignment between Manufacturing and
Marketing through Positioning Strategy”, Applied Business and Entrepreneurship
Association International Conference, Hawaii, Nov 16-20, 2008.
 Best Paper Award to a paper, “"Organizational characteristics of B2B adopters in the
Canadian manufacturing sector"”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, 2007.
 Best Paper Award to a paper, "Critical Success Factors in Technology Transfer from
Government Labs to Private Sector", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, 2007.
 Best Paper Award to a paper, “Implementation of Quality Management Practice in eCommerce”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.
 Honourable Mention Award to a paper, “Mission Critical System Replacement under Risk”,
Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.
 Teaching Excellence Award, Faculty of Public Affairs and Mgmt, Carleton University, 2006.
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Research Achievement Award, Carleton University, 2005.
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Best Paper Award to a paper “A PLS Model of the Organizational Determinants of
Integrated Product Development Diffusion”, Proceedings of Production and Operations
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, 2005.
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Honourable Mention Award to a paper " Managing Supply Chain Partnerships: A
Framework for Optimal Success", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Quebec, 2004.
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Research Achievement Award, First on the Reversion List, Carleton University, 2004.
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Honourable Mention Award to a paper “Analyzing Project Success-Failure with Paired
Data: The Logistic Regression Approach”, Management Science Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, London, 2001.
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Honourable Mention Award to a paper “An Empirical Investigation of the ERP Adoption
Process in Canadian Organizations”, Production and Operations Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, London, 2001.
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Keynote speaker on E- commerce, Operations Research and Information Technology
Conference, Agra, India, April 3, 2000.
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Honourable Mention Award to a paper “Expediting Defence Innovations: A Canadian
Experience”, POM Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1996.
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Best Paper Award to a paper "Technological Innovation Diffusion: A Framework for
Generating New Models", Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 1991.
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Best Paper Award to a paper "Maximum Entropy Applications for Queue Length
Distributions of the M/G/1 Queueing System", Management Science Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1988.
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Scholarly Achievement Award, Carleton University, 1985-86.
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Best Paper Award, Sixteenth Annual Convention, ORSI, 1983.
PUBLICATIONS
Life-time summary
Total refereed publications
Papers in refereed journals
Papers in refereed proceedings
Papers submitted to refereed journals
Working Papers
Edited conference proceedings
Monographs/ Books
Book Chapters
Technical reports
Workshop presentations
MMS/MBA theses supervision- completed
PhD thesis supervision -completed
- in progress
MBA/MMS projects supervisions -completed
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Refereed Scholarly Publications
Articles in Refereed Journals
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, Y.K. Dwivedi, and U. Kumar, Global Service Quality of ElectronicCommerce, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM), Vol. 8, No.
1, pp. 1-34, 2014.
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Application of Behavioural Theory in Predicting
Consumer Adoption Behaviour", Journal of Information Technology Research (JITR) Management,
Vol. xx, No. yy, pp. mm-nn, 2014. (KW: E-Business, IS, OB).
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and Y.K. Dwivedi, “Factors affecting citizen adoption of
transactional electronic government" Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. xx, No.
yy, pp. mm-nn, 2014. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)
D. Kim, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, "The Relationship between Quality Management Practices and
Innovation", Journal of Operations Management, Vo. 30, No. 4, pp. 295-315, 2012.
D. Groisbois, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Extent of internet-based Technology Use in New
Product Development Teams: An Empirical Study”, Team Performance Management, Vol. 8, No.
1, pp. 1-19, 2012.
V. Kumar, D. Kim, U. Kumar, “Quality Management in Research and Development”,
International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences”, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 156-174, 2012.
M. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Alignment between Social and Technical Capability
in Software Development Teams: An Empirical Study", Team Performance Management, Vol. 18,
No. ½, pp. 7-26, 2012 (KW: POM, IS, Innovation)
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and K. Fantazy, “Agile Software Development Practices:
Evolution, Principles, and Criticisms- A Critical Review”, International Journal of Quality and
Reliability Management (IJQRM), Vol. 29, No. 9, pp. 972-980. 2012. (KW: POM, IS)
H. Mann, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and I.J.S. Mann, “Convergence of Supply Chain Flexibility and
Agility: Exploring Application in Health Services”, To appear in The IUP Journal of Supply
Chain Management, 2012. (POM)
U. Kumar, K. M. Lavassani, B. Mohavedi, and V. Kumar “Champions in Transition: The Role of
Process Orientation”, The TQM Journal, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 326-342, 2011. (POM, Innovation)
M. A. Shareef, N. Archer, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, U., “Developing Fundamental Capabilities
for Successful E-Government Implementation”, International Journal of Public Policy, Vol. 7, No.
3, pp. 318-335, 2011. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)
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D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Performance Realization Framework for Implementing
ISO 9000”, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 383404, 2011 (KW: POM).
M. A. Shareef., U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and Y.K. Dwivedi, (2011), “E-government Adoption
Model (GAM): Differing Service Maturity Levels”, Government Information Quarterly, Vol. 28,
No. 1, pp. 17-35, 2011. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The Impact of Information Sharing on Supply Chain
Performance”, International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 274-296,
2011.(POM)
A. Das, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The role of leadership competencies for implementing Total
Quality Management (TQM): an empirical study in Thai manufacturing industry”, International
Journal of Quality and Reliability Management,, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 195-219, 2011. (KW: POM,
OB)
V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. A. Shareef, "Electronic Government Adoption: Controlling Effects
of Demographic Factors”, Amity Global Business Review, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 30-40, 2011. (KW:
E-Business, IS, POM)
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Exploring New Supply Chain Strategies in Manufacturing
SMEs”, Int. J. Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 134-151, 2011. (KW: POM)
D. Grosbois, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Internet - Based Technology Use and New Product
Time-to-Market: The Moderating Effect of Product Innovativeness, International Journal of
Innovation Management, Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 915–946, 2010. (KW: Innovation, Technology)
B. Mukerji, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “The Impact of Various Dimensions of
Manufacturing Capability on Commercialization Performance: Evidence from Canadian
Manufacturing Sector”, Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 110, 2010. (KW: POM, Innovation)
H. Mann, U. Kumar, V., Kumar, and I.J.S. Mann, “Drivers of Sustainable Supply Chain
Management”, The IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. 9,, No. 4, pp. 52-63,
2010.(KW: POM)
D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Performance Assessment Framework for Supply Chain
Partnership”, Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 187-195,
2010. (KW: POM)
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Supply Management Practices and Performance in the
Canadian Hospitality Industry”, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol. 29, pp.
685-693, 2010. (KW: POM)
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Identifying Some Critical Changes Required for Adopting
Agile Practices in Traditional Software Development Projects for Improving Quality”,
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International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Vol. 27, No. 4, 2010 (KW: POM,
IS).
S.C. Misra, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Modeling Critical Challenges Required for Adopting
Agile Software Development Practices in Projects Practicing Traditional Plan Driven Practices”,
Software Quality Professional Journal, American Society for Quality Publication, Vol. 12, No. 3,
pp. 20-32, 2010.
B. Mukerji, B. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Open Source Software: Emerging
Business Models”, Int. J. of Information and Decision Sciences (IJIDS), Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 319339, 2010. (KW: IS, e-Commerce).
V. Kumar, B. Mohavedi, K. M. Lavassani and U. Kumar, "Unleashing Process Orientation: A
Comparative Study of Enterprise System Implementation in Canadian and US Firms", Business
Process Management Journal, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 315-332, 2010. (KW: Innovation, Information
System, POM)
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Delineating the ERP Institutionalization Process: GoLive to Effectiveness”, Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 744-771, 2010.
(IS, e-Commerce).
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, A. H. Chowdhury, and S. C. Misra, “E-Government
Implementation Perspective: Setting Objective and Strategy”, International Journal of Electronic
Government Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 59-77, 2010. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)
M.S. Hossain, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Innovation Process in Canadian and US Hotels”,
Global Journal of Business Research, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 127-138, 2010. (KW: Innovation,
Technology)
(Won the Outstanding Research Award at the Global Conference on Business and Finance,
2009)
V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and I. Butt, “Achieving Alignment between Manufacturing and Marketing
Through Positioning Strategy”, Indian Journal of Economics and Business, pp. 83-95, March
2009. (KW: Marketing, POM, Strategy and Policy)
Mann, H., Kumar, U. & Mann, I.J.S. “Control Measures Employed in Technology Transfer in Open
Innovation”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Volume 9,
No. 9, pp. 181-189, 2009.
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Modeling Factors that will Influence Success of Projects
that want to Adopt Agile Software Development Practices", Journal of Systems and Software,
Vol. 82, No. 9, pp. 1869-90, 2009. (KW: POM, IS)
Hottest Paper (Rated by Science Direct/Elsevier)
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "An Empirical Study of the Relationships among Strategy,
Flexibility and Performance in the Supply chain Context", To appear in Supply Chain
Management: An International Journal, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 177-188, 2009. (KW: POM, Strategy)
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S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar Identifying Some Critical Changes Required in Adopting
Agile Practices in Traditional Software Development Projects, International Journal of Quality
and Reliability Management, volume 27, issue 4, 2010. (KW: POM, IS)
D. Kim, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and Y.H. Hwang, “A Linkage Model for Integrated Application of
Intellectual Capital Management and EFQM Business Excellence Model: The Case of an ISO
9001 Certified Public R&D Organization”, International Journal of Learning and Intellectual
Capital, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 303-323, 2009. (KW: Innovation, Technology)
D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Framework of Intellectual Capital Management Based on ISO
9001 Quality Management System: The Case Study of ISO 9001 Certified Public R&D Institute”,
International Journal of Knowledge and Process Management, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 162-173, 2009.
(KW: Innovation, Technology)
K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, and U. Kumar, “Development of Measurement Model
for Identity Fraud: A Factor Analysis Approach”, The Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 16, No. 4,
pp. 364-386, 2009. (KW: Innovation, POM)
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and S.C. Misra, “The Impact of Strategy and Information
Systems Flexibility on Performance in the Supply Chain Context: A Path Analysis Approach”,
International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vo. 3, No. 1, pp.119-133, 2009. (KW:
POM)
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar “Exploring New Supply Chain Strategies in Manufacturing
SME”, To appear in International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), 2009.
(KW: POM, Strategy)
V. Kumar, F. Choisne, D. de Grosbois, and U. Kumar, “Impact of TQM on Company’s
Performance”, To appear in International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management
(IJQRM), Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 23-37, 2009. (KW: POM, Innovation)
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, D. de Grosbois, and F. Choisne, “Continuous Improvement of Performance
Measurement by TQM Adopters”, Total Quality Management, Vol. 20, No. 6., pp. 603-616, 2009.
(KW: POM, Innovation)
M.A. Shareef, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and Y.K. Dwivedi, “Identifying Critical Factors for
Adoption of E-Government”, Electronic Government: An International Journal, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp.
70- 96, 2009. (KW: E-Business, IS, POM)
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Quality Practice in the Industrial Sector of
Bangladesh”, International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp.
364-380, 2008. (KW: Innovation, Technology, POM)
V. Kumar, D. de Grosbois, F. Choisne, and U. Kumar “Performance Measurement by TQM
Adopters”, The TQM Journal, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 209-222, 2008. (POM, Innovation)
Kim, D., Kumar, V., & Kumar, U. Comparison of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
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Model and the Intellectual Capital Management Model. The International Journal of Knowledge,
Culture and Change Management, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 177-186, 2008. (Technology, POM)
M. A. Shareef., V. Kumar, U. Kumar, Y. K. Dwivedi, and S. Kabiraj, “Studying the Application of
Survival Analysis: Modeling the Survivability of e-Commerce” International Journal of Business
Insights and Transformation, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 10-17, 2008 (e-Business, POM)
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Socio-Economic Theory of Organizational Culture”,
Journal of the World Universities Forum, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-10., 2008. (KW: Management,
Business & Society)
H. Mann, U. Kumar, I.J.S. Mann, and S.K. Das, “The Changing Face of the Indian Railways”,
The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Vol. 8, No. 9, pp.4358, 2008. (KW: Innovation, Technology, Management)
I.J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann, “Supply Chains: An Organization Theory
Perspective”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Vol. 8,
No. 8, pp.81-94, 2008.
M. A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “New Product Development Strategy: A Case Study in
a Textile/Apparel Company”, The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society,
Vol. 4, 1, pp. 61-72, 2008. (E-Business, Innovation)
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and D.de Grosbois, “Development of Technological Capability by Cuban
Hospitality Organizations”, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol. 27, Issue 1, pp.
12-22, March 2008. (Innovation, Technology)
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and S.C. Misra, “The Role of E-Sellers’ Overall Reputation
on Trust Formation, Purchase Intention and Purchase Satisfaction: A Developing Country
Perspective”, International Journal of Electronic Marketing & Retailing, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 105134, 2008. (KW: E-Business, IS, Marketing)
M.A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Role of Different Electronic-Commerce (EC) Quality
Factors on Purchase Decision: A Developing Country Perspective”, Journal of Electronic
Commerce Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 92-113, 2008. (KW: E-Business, IS, Technology)
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar “The e-Government and e-Governance: Conceptual
Alignment or Subtle Difference”, The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture, and Change
Management, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 129-136, 2008. (KW: Technology, Innovation Management)
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Modeling Strategic Actor Relationships for Risk
Management in Organization Undergoing BPR”, Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 14,
No. 1, pp. 65-84, 2008. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)
S. C. Misra, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and M.A. Shareef, "Risk Management Models in Software
Engineering", International Journal Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.
59-70, 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)
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U. Kumar, S. Dutta, K. Fantazy and V. Kumar, “State Sponsored Large Scale Technology
Transfer Project in a Developing Country Context”, Journal of Technology Transfer, Vol. 32, pp.
629-644, 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation)
S. C. Misra, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "An Agent Oriented Modeling for Risk Analysis and
Control in Software Projects", International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking,
Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 89-98, 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation, POM)
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar , ”A Strategic Modelling Technique for Information
Security Risk Assessment”, Information Management and Computer Security, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp.
64-77, March 2007. (KW: Technology, Innovation, Information System)
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Conceptual Continuous Process Improvement
Framework for Software Innovation”, International Journal of Process Management and
Benchmarking, Vol. 1, 4, pp. 314-331, 2006. (KW: Technology, Innovation, Information System)
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar , "An actor-dependency Technique for Analyzing and
Modeling Early-phase Requirements of Organizational Change Management due to Information
System Adoption” Journal of Modeling in Management, Vol. 1, 3, pp. 215-231, 2006. (KW:
Technology, Innovation, POM)
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Optimizing Success in Supply Chain Partnerships",
Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 277-291, 2006. (KW: POM, eBusiness, Management)
T. Boyle, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Concurrent Engineering Teams II: Organizational Determinants
of Usage”, Team Performance Management, Vol. 12, No. 5/6, pp. 125-137, 2006 (KW: Technology,
Innovation, Organization Behaviour).
V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, and T. Boyle, "Implementation & Management Framework for
Supply Chain Flexibility ", Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp.
303-319, 2006. (KW: POM, Innovation, E-Business)
M. Sharma, U. Kumar, and Luc Lalande, “Role of University Technology Transfer Offices in
University Technology Commercialization: Case Study of the Carleton University Foundry
Program”, Journal of Services Research, Vol. 6, pp. 109-139, July 2006. (KW: Innovation,
Technology)
T. Boyle, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Determinants of Integrated Product Development
Diffusion", R&D Management, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 37-54, 2006. (KW: POM, Technology,
Innovation)
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and R. Mishra, “Goal Driven Measurement Framework for
Software Innovation Process”, Journal of Information Technology Management, Vol. 16, No. 3,
pp. 30-42, 2005. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)
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T. Boyle., V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Concurrent Engineering Teams I: Organizational
Determinants of Usage", Team Performance Management, Vol.11, No. (7/8), 2005. (KW: POM,
Technology, Innovation)
T. Boyle, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Organizational Contextual Determinants of CrossFunctional NPD Team Support”, Team Performance Management, Vol. 11, No.1, pp. 27-39,
2005. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)
T.R. Madanmohan, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Import-led Technological Capability: A Comparative
Analysis of Indian and Indonesian Manufacturing Firms”, Technovation - The International Journal of
Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 24, No. 12, pp. 979-993, December, 2004.
(KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)
U. Kumar, M. Maheshwari and V. Kumar, “A Framework for Achieving E-business Success”,
Journal of Industry and Higher Education, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 47-51, 2004. (KW: e-Business,
Technology, Innovation)
V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “An Investigation of Critical Management Issues in
ERP Implementation: Empirical Evidence from Canadian Organizations”, Technovation - The
International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 23, 793-807, 2003.
V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Adoption
Process: A Survey of Canadian Organizations”, International Journal of Production Research,
Vol. 40, No. 3, 509-523, 2002.
V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “ERP Systems Implementation: Best Practices in
Canadian Government Organizations,” Government Information Quarterly, Vol. 19, No. 2, 147172, 2002.
V. Kumar, and A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, “Coordination, Control, and Innovative
Performance of Globally Distributed R&D Labs of Multinational Corporations”, Canadian Journal
of Administrative Sciences, Vol. 19, No. 1, 57-75, 2002.
V. Kumar, T.R. Madanmohan, D. Cray, and U. Kumar, “Key Determinants of the Mode of
International Technology Transfer: Evidence from India and Turkey”, International Journal of
Technology Transfer and Commercialization, Vol.1, Nos. 1/2, pp. 122-145, 2002.
J. Persaud, and U. Kumar, “An Eclectic Approach in Energy Forecasting: A Case of Natural
Resources Canada (NRCan's) Oil and Gas Outlook”, Energy Policy, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 303-313,
2001.
A.N.S. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Harnessing Scientific and Technological (S&T)
Knowledge for the Rapid Deployment of Global Innovations”, Engineering Management Journal,
Vol. 13, No. 1, pp 12-18, 2001
V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and A.N.S. Persaud. “Building Technological Capability Through
Importing Technology: The Case of Indonesian Manufacturing Industry”, Journal of Technology
Transfer, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 5-24, March-April 1999.
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U. Kumar, “On Normalizing Qualitative-Quantitative Measures of Information”, International
Journal of Management and Systems, Vol. 13, No.1, pp. 35-48, 1998.
V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, “Stopping an R&D Project”, IEEE Potentials, AprilMay 1997.
V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, "To Terminate or Not an Ongoing R&D Project: A
Managerial Dilemma", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 43, No. 3, 273-284,
1996.
V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, “On Improving Efficiency of Defence Innovation
Process: An Empirical Framework”, Technovation - The International Journal of Technological
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 311-322, 1994.
V. Kumar, S. Mathur, and U. Kumar, “An Overview of the Innovation Process in the Canadian
Electronics and Telecommunication Industry”, Engineering Management Journal, Vol. 6, No. 3,
pp. 23-30, 1994.
U. Kumar, "A Maximum Entropy Market Share Model", Mathematica Japonica, Vol. 37, No. 2,
pp. 313-321, 1992.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Technological Innovation Diffusion: The Proliferation of Substitution
Models and Easing the User's Dilemma", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol.
39, No. 2, pp. 158-168, 1992.
V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Innovation Diffusion: Some New Technological Substitution Models",
Journal of Mathematical Sociology, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 175-194, 1992.
J.N. Kapur, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Some Possible Models for Technological Innovation
Diffusion: Exploiting Analogous Characteristics of Entropic Measures", Journal of Scientific and
Industrial Research, Vol. 51, pp. 202-208, 1992.
J.N. Kapur, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Relationships amongst Technological Substitution Models
of Innovation Diffusion", Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp.
81-98, 1991.
V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and K. Hoshino, "An Application of the Entropy Maximization Approach
in Shopping Area Planning", International Journal of General Systems, Vol. 16, pp. 25-42, 1989.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "An Inventory Model with an Uncertain Match Between the Amount
Requisitioned and the Amount Received", Computers and Industrial Engineering: An
International Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 27-36, 1989.
U. Kumar, “A One Parameter Entropy Model for Brand Purchase Behaviour”, Journal of
Information & Optimization Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 519-534, 1989
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Queue Length Distributions of the M/G/1 queueing System: Some
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Information Theoretic Approximations", International Journal of Management and Systems, Vol.
4, No. 2, pp. 99-111, 1988. (Won the Best Paper Award)
U. Kumar, and C. R. Bector, “Maximum Entropy approach for Some Brand Switching Models
with Different Mathematical Structures”, Journal of Information & Optimization Sciences, Vol. 8,
No. 1, pp. 65-75, 1987.
J.N. Kapur, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "A Measure of Mutual Divergence among a Number of
Probability Distributions", International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, Vol.
10, No. 3, pp. 597-608, 1987.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, “Some Normalized Measures of Directed Divergence",
International Journal of General Systems, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 5-16, 1987.
J. N. Kapur, C. R. Bector and U. Kumar, “Mathematical Modelling of Electoral Systems”,
Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, Vol. 6, No. 4, 1987.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Normalized Measures of Entropy", International Journal
of General Systems, Vol.12, No. 1, pp. 55-69, 1986.
U. Kumar, “A Monkey Saddle”, Mathematical Education, July-September, 1986
J. N. Kapur, C. R. Bector and U. Kumar, “Voting Behaviour Through Entropy Approach”, Journal
of Information & Optimization Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 217-231, 1985.
U. Kumar, J. N. Kapur and C. R. Bector, “Renyi’s Entropy Model for Brand Purchase Behaviour”,
Journal of Information & Optimization Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 233-242, 1985.
C. R. Bector and U. Kumar, “Duality for Multiple Objective Fractional Programs”, Cahiers du
C.E.R.O, Vol. 26, No. 3-4, 1984
J. N. Kapur, C. R. Bector and U. Kumar, “A Generalization of the Entropy Model for Brand
Purchase Behavior”, Naval Research Logistics Quarterly, Vol. 31, pp. 183-198, 1984.
J. N. Kapur and U. Kumar, “Generalised Birth and Death Processes with Multiple Births”, Acta
Giencia Indica, Vol. 5, No. 1, 7, 1979.
J. N. Kapur and U. Kumar, “Vectors Products in four and Higher dimensional Spaces”, The
Mathematics Education, Vol. 12, No. 2, 1978.
(4 more refereed journal publications since 1973)
Articles Submitted to Refereed Journals (Under Review)
U. Kumar, I. Butt, V. Kumar, “The Impact of Strategic Orientation on Development of Manufacturing
Strategy and Firm's Performance”, ready to submit, 2014.
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Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., & Kumar, U., Predicting Mobile Health Adoption Behavior: A
Demand Side perspective, International Journal of Management and Sustainability, Submitted
December, 2013.
Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., & Kumar, U., Dwivedi, Y. K., Consumer Online Purchase Behavior:
Perception versus Expectation, Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Submitted January,
2014.
Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., Kumar, U., and Dwivedi, Y. K., Consumer Attitudes toward Mobilegovernment: Driving Factors and Cultural Impacts, Information System Journal, Submitted April,
2013.
Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., Kumar, U., and Mukerji, B., Challenge in Traditional Service Delivery for
Diabetes Management: Mobile Health, a Technology Driven System, is the Alternative?, Journal of
Cases on Information Technology (JCIT), Submited May, 2013.
Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., and Kumar, U., Public Administration Reformation for Market
Orientation: Some Issues, International Journal of Electronic-government Research, Submitted
June, 2013.
Working Papers
U. Kumar, I. Butt, V. Kumar, “The Impact of Strategic Orientation on Development of Manufacturing
Strategy and Firm's Performance”.
D. Deregowska, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Impact of Electronic Commerce on the Company
Business Model”.
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Organizational Success in Institutionalizing ERP
systems: Exploring the Effect of Perceived Technological and People-Related Characteristics”.
B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, K.M. Lavassani, and V. Kumar, “Process of International Technology
Transfer: A comprehensive Technology Transfer Process Model from Developed to Developing
Countries”.
Editorial
M. A. Shareef, Y. K. Dwivedi, S. Dutta, N. Archer, V. Kumar., and U. Kumar, Scope, Objectives,
and Achievements of E-government: E-government to E-governance, Preface in International
Journal of Electronic Government Research, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. i -vi, 2011
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Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings
V. Kumar, U. Kumar, M.A. Shareef, A. Chowdhury, and V. Sharan, “Developing Citizen-Centric
Service: Adoption Behaviour for Mobile Health”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation
Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary,
Canada, June 8-11, 2013.
(Won the Best Paper Award)
H. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and I. Mann, “Perishable Product Supply Chains: A Review”,
Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 34, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013.
(Won the Best Paper Award)
B. Movahedi, Miri Lavassani K., Kumar U., “Process Orientation Measurement and
Effectiveness: A Study of Canadian and US Organizations at Intra- and Inter-Organizational
Levels”, Proceedings of 24th Annual Production and Operations Management Conference,
Denver, CO, USA, 2013.
K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, V, Sharan, “ Understanding Supply Chain Uncertainty: A
system Perspective”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol.
34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013.
B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, K. Miri Lavassani, “Gaining Competitiveness through Business Process
Orientation: An Investigation of Process Management Practices in Canadian and US firms” ,
Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, June 2012.
(Won the Best Paper Award)
H. Mann and U. Kumar, “Creating a New Product Development Framework to Map Future
Agenda”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 34,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013.
K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, V, Sharan, “ Understanding Supply Chain Uncertainty: A
system Perspective”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol.
34, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Calgary, Canada, June 8-11, 2013.
U. Kumar and S. M. Saifuddin, “A Model and Success Factors for Developing a Client-Specific
in-house Software System: A Case Based Investigation”, Proceedings of the Technology &
Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, forthcoming,
July 2011.
(Won Honourable Mention Award)
U. Kumar and A. Khorakian, “Technology Transfer from Industry to Industry in Iran, Proceedings
of the VIII Triple Helix Conference, Madrid, Oct. 2010.
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Transaction Service in E-government: Extension of
GAM Model”, Proceedings of the Technology & Innovation Management Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, July 2011.
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H. Mann, U. Kumar and I. J. Mann, “University Industry Technology Transfer: Comparing
Models for an Open Approach”, Proceedings of the Technology & Innovation Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, July 2011.
U. Kumar and O.A. Kharazmi, “Transfer of Technology from Iranian Universities to Industry,
University Perspective, Proceedings of the VIII Triple Helix Conference, Madrid, Oct. 2010.
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Citizens Adoption Behavior: Effects of Demographic
Factors”, Proceedings of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference, Regina,
Saskatchewan, Canada, May, 2010. (e-Business, Management)
B. Mukerji, K. Fantazy, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “The role of manufacturing capabilities through
cost in commercialization performance”, Proceedings of the POM Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada Conference (ASAC), Regina, Canada, May, 2010.
H. Mann, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and I.J.S. Mann, “Convergence of Supply Chain Flexibility and
Agility: Exploring Application in Health Services”, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada Conference, Regina, Canada, 2010.
Butt, A. Tariq, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “The Development of Manufacturing Strategy:
Evidence from a Developing Country”, Proceedings of the International Academy of
Management and Business, Las Vegas, USA, January 25-27, 2010.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, I. Butt, “Manufacturing Strategy Development: A Perspective of of Senior
Management in Canada”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division,
Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010.
(Won the Best Paper Award)
M. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Citizens Adoption Behaviour: Effects of Demographic
Factors”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 31,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010.
K. Fantazy, V. Sharan, V. Kumar, “An Integrated Framework for Conceiving and Managing
Supply Chain Flexibility”, Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division,
Vol. 31, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010.
M. Maheshwari, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, “Measuring the Impact of Technical and Social Capability
Fit on Software Product Development Team Performance: A Profile Deviation Approach”, Vol.
31, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May 2010.
(Won the Best Paper Award)
B. Mukerji, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “The Role of manufacturing Capabilities
Through Cost in Commercialization Performance”, Vol. 31, Proceedings of the Technology and
Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Regina, May
2010.
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U. Kumar, K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, and B. Movahedi, “Process Orientation in Enterprise
System Implementation: A Path Analysis Approach”, Proceedings of Production and Operations
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls,
Canada. June 6-8, 2009.
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, “The value of Information Sharing in Supply Chains: An
Empirical Study”, Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply
Chain Management, Toronto, October, 2009.
(Won the Best Paper Award)
V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K. M. Lavassani, “A Comparative Study on the Role of
Process Orientation in Enterprise System Implementation: The Case of Canadian and US Firms”,
Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009.
D. Kim, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “A Framework of Performance Assessment in Supply Chain
Partnership”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8, 2009.
T. Samant, K. Fantazy, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Operational and Management Challenges in a
Warehouse – An Indian Case Study”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8,
2009.
I.S. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann, “Porter’s Generic Strategies and their
Application in Supply Chain Management”, Proceedings of Production and Operations
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls,
Canada. June 6-8, 2009.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar and I Butt, “Factors Influencing the Development of Manufacturing
Strategy: An Empirical Investigation”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC), N. Falls, Canada. June 6-8,
2009.
(Won the Honourable Mention Award)
D. deGrobois, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Comparison of Internet-Based Techno logy
Contribution to Product Quality in Global and Local NPD Teams”, Proceedings of the
Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009.
(Won the Best Paper Award)
D. deGrobois, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Use of Internet Technologies in New Product
Development Projects in Canada and the United States”, Proceedings of the Technology and
Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June
6-8, 2009.
K. M. Lavassani, V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, and U. Kumar, “An Empirical Study on Measurement
of Identity Fraud”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division,
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Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009.
H. Mann, U. Kumar and I. S. Mann, “Open Innovation: A Search for a Flexible Framework”,
Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009.
A. Das, R. Haldar, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Impact of R&D Expenditure on Financial
Performance: A Study of Canadian Firms”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, N. Falls, June 6-8, 2009.
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar “Purchase Behavior of E-commerce: Formation of
Trust”, 5th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Huntsville,
Alabama, USA, Jan 30 – Feb 01, 2009
[Keywords: e-Commerce, Marketing}.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar and A. Khorakian, “Technology Transfer from University to Industry: A
Case Study”, Proceedings of the International Congress on Pervasive Computing and
Management, Delhi, December 2008. (KW: Technology, Innovation)
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar “Purchase Behavior of E-commerce: Formation of
Trust”, 5th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Huntsville,
Alabama, USA, Jan 30 – Feb 01, 2009 (forthcoming).(KW: E-Business, Management)
M.S. Hossain, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Innovation Process in Canadian and US Hotels”,
Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF), Atlantic City. Jan 6-9, 2009. (KW:
Innovation, Technology, Management)
(Won the Outstanding Research Award)
I. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann “Porter's Generic Strategies and their Application in
Supply Chain Management”, NSHM Journal of Management Research and Applications
(NJMRA),, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-20, 2009. (KW: Management, Operations)
V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and I. Butt, “Achieving Alignment between Manufacturing and Marketing
Through Positioning Strategy”, Proceedings of the Applied Business and Entrepreneurship
Association International Conference, Hawaii, Nov 16-20, 2008. (KW: Marketing,
Manufacturing, Strategy and Policy)
(Won the Best Paper Award)
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and B. Mukerji, “Role of Organizational Capabilities in Technology
Commercialization Performance”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation in Marketing
Conference, India, April, 2008. (Technology, Marketing)
M.A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “New product development strategy: a case study in a
textile/apparel company”, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Technology,
Knowledge and Society, Boston, USA, January 2008 , (KW: Innovation, Manufacturing, Small
Business & Entrepreneurship).
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M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Organization theory of socio-economic culture:
contrasting critical theory and postmodernism”, Proceedings of World Universities Forum,
Switzerland, January 2008. (KW: Organizational Behaviour, Management)
J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and H. Mann, “Supply Chains: An Organization Theory
Perspective”, The Eighth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in
Organisations, Cambridge, UK, Aug 5-8, 2008. (KW: Organizational Behaviour, Management)
I.J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, H. Mann, and U. Kumar, “Scope of City E-Government Initiative”, 6th
International Conference on E-Governance (ICEG), New Delhi, India, Dec 18-20, 2008.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar and A. Khorakian, “Technology Transfer from University to Industry: A
Case Study”, Proceedings of the International Congress on Pervasive Computing and
Management, Delhi, December 2008.
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “The Change of Public Administration Culture:
Developing Fundamental Capabilities for Successful E-Government Implementation”, The 8th
International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, Cambridge, UK,
August, 2008
B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, K. Lavassani, “Facilitators and Barriers of International Technology
Transfer from Developed to Developing Countries: A Comprehensive Literature Synthesis”,
Proceedings of 2008 IFSAM 9th World Congress, Shanghai, China, July 2008.
U. Kumar, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “Challenges, Success and Utilization of
Enterprise Systems: A comparative study of Canadian and American Large Corporations”,
International Conference on Information Resources Management, Niagara Falls, Canada, 2008.
V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “Process Orientation in Enterprise
System Implementation: An Empirical Study”, Niagara Falls, Canada, 2008.
V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “An Exploration on the Role of
Process Orientation in Enterprise Systems Implementation”, 19th Annual Conference of the
Production and Operations Management Society, California, USA, 2008.
V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, and U. Kumar, “The impact of Information Sharing on Supply Chain
Performance”, Sixth Annual Supply Chain Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Calgary,
Canada. October 15-17, 2008.
K. Fantazy, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Impact of Strategy and Information Systems Flexibility
on Performance in the Supply Chain Context: A Path Analysis Approach”, Information
Resources Management Conference 2008 proceedings, Niagara Falls, Canada. May 18-20, 2008.
S. Kabiraj, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Managing Hypercompetition and Interorganizational
Business Processes Through Collaborative Scm Practices in Canadian Enterprises: Research
Issues, Challenges and Dimensions”, Proceedings of the International Conference on
Contemporary Management Systems, NMIMS University, Mumbai, February 13-14, 2008.
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D.Y. Kim, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and Y.H. Hwang, "Implementing intellectual capital
management process: the case of a government-sponsored large R&D organization", Proceedings
of the Intellectual Capital Congress, Netherlands, Haarlem, 2007.
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and V. Sharan, "E-government portal effectiveness:
managerial considerations for design and development-Revised", Proceedings of International
Congress of e-Governance 2007, Hyderabad, December 28-30, 2007.
V. Kumar, M. Fuksa, and U. Kumar, "Organizational characteristics of B2B adopters in the
Canadian manufacturing sector", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
M.A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Measure to prevent/control identity theft: relations with
sources", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
D.Y. Kim, and V. Kumar, "Comparison between EFQM business excellence model and
intellectual capital management: the case of a government-sponsored large R&D organization",
Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
D. de Grosbois, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Collaboration in combating identity theft",
Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
V. Kumar, D. de Grosbois, F. Choisne, and U. Kumar, "Performance measurement by TQM
adopters", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
A. Hassanlou, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Absorptive Capacity and Innovation Performance of
Pharmaceutical Firms: A Conceptual Framework", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
U. Kumar, and A. Urithirapathy, "Critical Success Factors in Technology Transfer from
Government Labs to Private Sector", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
M. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Developing Fundamental Capabilities for Successful EGovernment Implementation", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
M. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Effective Knowledge Transfer in New Product
Development: A Conceptual Framework", Proceedings of Technology and Innovation
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Ottawa, June 2-5, 2007.
U. Kumar, I. Butt, B. Mukerji, “Determinants of Success for International Strategic Technological
Alliance”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.
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B. Mukerji, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, The Challenges of Adopting Open Source Software in
Promoting e- Government”, Proceedings of the International Conference of E- Governance, New
Delhi, India, Dec. 2006.
R. Gupta and U. Kumar, “E-Government Governance Framework”, Proceedings of the International
Conference of E- governance, New Delhi, India, December 2006.
M. S. Hossain, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Application of International Business Expansion Theories
in Explaining Channels of International Technology Transfer”, Proceedings of Technology and
Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.
(KW: Management, Technology, Innovation)
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Success Factors of Agile Software Development”, 2006
International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice (SERP'06), June 26-29,
2006, Las Vegas, USA.
(KW: POM, Technology, Innovation).
J. de Grosbois, D. Deregowska, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and W. Goble, “Mission Critical System
Replacement under Risk”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (Won the Honourable Mention
Award)
(KW: Management, Technology, Innovation)
S.C. Mishra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Different Techniques for Risk Management in Software
Engineering: A Review”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.
(KW: Management, Technology, Innovation)
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “ERP Program Management: Post Implementation
Experiences of Canadian Organizations, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006.
(KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)
V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. A. Shareef, “Implementation of Quality Management Practice in eCommerce”, Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Banff, June 2006. (Won the Best Paper Award)
(KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)
M. Sharma, U. Kumar, L. Lalande, “Role of University Technology Transfer Offices in University
Technology Commercialization: Case Study of the Carleton Foundry Program”, International
Conference on Services Management, Delhi, March 11-12, 2005. (KW: Management,
Technology, Innovation) Also, in Journal of Service Management, July 2006.
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, Success Factors of Agile Software Development”,
International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice (SERP'06), June 26-29,
2006, Las Vegas, USA. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation).
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S.C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Risk Management in Software Engineering: Principles,
Different Approaches, and their Critique", 8th International Conference on Enterprise Information
Systems, May 2006, Paphos-Cyprus. (KW: POM, Technology, Innovation).
S. Muegge, M. Sharma, and U. Kumar, “An Exploratory Study of New Product Development at
Small University Spin-offs”, Proceedings of the International Engineering Management
Conference, St. John's, Newfoundland, September 2005.
T. A. Boyle, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “A PLS Model of the Organizational Determinants of
Integrated Product Development Diffusion”, Proceedings of Production and Operations
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005. (Best
Paper Award)
(KW: Research Methods, Technology, Innovation)
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, “Managing Performance of ERP Enabled Business
Transformation Programs: A Balanced Scorecard Approach”, Proceedings of Production and
Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May
2005.
(KW: POM, e-Business, Innovation)
T. A. Boyle, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “A PLS Model of the Performance Consequences of
Integrated Product Development Diffusion”, Proceedings of Production and Operations
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005.
(KW: Research Methods, Technology, Innovation)
R. Mishra, J.A. Thomas, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Project Management and Concurrent
Engineering in New Complex Product Development: A Case Study”, Proceedings of Technology and
Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May
2005.
(KW: POM, Technology, Innovation)
T. R. Madanmohan V. Kumar U. Kumar, “Success or Failure of E-Marketplaces”’ Proceedings of
Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada,
Toronto, May 2005
(KW: E-Business, Technology, Innovation)
A. Jai Persaud, U. Kumar V. Kumar, “Research and Development Investment Expenditures in
Canada’s Natural Resources Sector”, Proceedings of Technology and Innovation Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 2005 (KW: Strategy and
Policy, Technology, Innovation)
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “How Can i* Complement UML for Modeling
Organizations?”, Proceedings of the 18th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer
Engineering (CCECE 2005)- IS Track, Saskatoon, pp. 2319-2321, May 1-4, 2005. (KW:
Management Science, Information System, Management)
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Goal-Oriented or Scenario-Based Requirements
Engineering (RE) Technique: What Should a Practitioner Select? ”, Proceedings of the 18th IEEE
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Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2005) - IS Track,
Saskatoon, pp. 2314-2318, May 1-4, 2005. (KW: Management Science, Information System,
Technology)
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Strategic Modeling of Risk Management in Industries
Undergoing BPR”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Business Information
Systems (BIS 2005)”, Poznan, Poland, pp. 85-103, April 20-22, 2005.
S.C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Software Innovation Process Maturity Model”,
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Business Information Systems (BIS 2005),
Poznan, Poland, pp.368-385, April 20-22, 2005.
M. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and B. Maheshwari, “Challenges and Issues in Using an
OMIS in ERP Adoption Projects: A Case Study of Large Canadian Multinational organization”,
VIII International Conference of Society of Operations Management in Mumbai, India, December
17-20, 2004.
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Optimizing Success in SC Partnerships", Proceedings
of 2004 Modern Supply Chain Management: From Theory to Practice, Second Annual
Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto, 2004.
V. Kumar, K. Fantazy, and U. Kumar, "Implementation & Management of Supply Chain
Flexibility: A Conceptual Framework", Proceedings of 2004 Modern Supply Chain Management:
From Theory to Practice, Second Annual Symposium on Supply Chain Management, Toronto,
2004. (Also presented at ASAC, Quebec, 2004).
S. Dutta, U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and P. Zhu, "Determinants of Corporate R&D Intensity: Canadian
Evidence, Proceedings of Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, Quebec, 2004.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and D. Deregowska, "The Role of Innovation in Developing Technological
Capability in the Cuban Tourism Sector", Proceedings of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Quebec, 2004.
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Managing Supply Chain Partnerships: A Framework
for Optimal Success", Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Quebec, 2004. (Won the Honourable Mention
Award)
R. Mishra, J. A. Thomas, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Technology Acceptance Model: An
Integrated Perspective”, Proceedings of the 5th McMaster World Congress on E- Commerce,
Hamilton, Jan. 2004.
U. Kumar, M. Maheshwari, and V. Kumar, “Critical Success Factors of E-Business: An Empirical
Study”, Proceedings of the International conference on E-governance, Indian Institute of
Technology, Delhi, December 2003.
V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “ERP Systems Institutionalization in Canadian
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Government Organizations: A Model for Organizational Effectiveness, Proceedings of the
International conference on E-governance, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, December 2003.
T. Boyle, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Implications of Communication Quality to the NPD Practice
- Performance Relationship", Proceedings of the 2003 Atlantic Schools of Business Conference,
Dartmouth, NS, 33, pp. 275-283, 2003.
T. Boyle, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Determinants of Integrated Product Development
Diffusion", Proceedings of the 2003 Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Dartmouth, NS, 33,
pp. 266-274, 2003.
T. Boyle, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Determinants of the Diffusion of Cross-Functional New
Product Development Teams” Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management
Division, Vol. 24, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, 2003.
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. Maheshwari, “Managing Organizational Memory
in ERP Adoption Projects Using an OMIS: Key Issues and Challenges” Proceedings of the
Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 24, Administrative Sciences Association
of Canada, Halifax, 2003.
V. Kumar, R. Mishra, A. Thomas, R. Gunn, and U. Kumar, “A Framework for Managing a New
Complex Product Development Project: A Case Study Approach” Proceedings of the Production
and Operations Management Division, Vol. 24, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada,
Halifax, 2003.
T.R. Madanmohan, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Entrepreneurial Innovation in Network Industries:
Insights from Canadian and Indian Firms”, Proceedings of the 3rd IEF Conference on
Entrepreneurial Innovation, Bangalore, 2003.
V. Kumar, Y. Bi, and U. Kumar, “Information Systems Integration Success in Mergers &
Acquisitions: Measures, Influencing Factors and Models”, Proceedings of the Information
Systems Division, Vol. 23, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, 2002.
T. A. Boyle, V. Kumar and, U. Kumar, “The Implementation of manufacturing Flexibility: A
Conceptual Framework,” Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division,
Vol. 23, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, 2002.
V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “ERP System Institutionalization: A Model for
Organizational Effectiveness,” Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management
Division, Vol. 23, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, 2002.
U. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and V. Kumar, “Analyzing Project Success-Failure With Paired Data:
The Logistic Regression Approach”, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 22,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, London, 2001. (Won the Honourable Mention
Award)
V. Kumar, B. Maheshwari, and U. Kumar, “An Empirical Investigation of the ERP Adoption
Process in Canadian Organizations”, Vol. 22, Proceedings of the Production and Operations
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Division, Vol. 22, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, London, 2001.
(Won the Honourable Mention Award)
U. Kumar, T. Boyle, and V. Kumar, "Factors Influencing the Degree of ERP Software Integration
into Business School Curricula”, in Khosrowpour, M. (ed.) Managing Information Technology in
a Global Economy, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1138-1140, 2001.
U. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and V. Kumar, “Partial Least Squares Approach to Structural
Equation Modelling: An Illustration of Assessing Innovative Capability in Multinational
Corporations”, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 21, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, pp. 30-39, 2000.
A.N.S. Persaud U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Coordination, Control and Innovative Performance of
Globally Distributed R&D Labs of Multinational Corporations”, Proceedings of the Technology
and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 21, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada,
Montreal, pp.40-49, 2000.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and S. Silber, “A Comparison of Business Development Activities in
Defence and Non-Defence Innovations”, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation
Management Division, Vol. 20, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s, pp.
44-53,1999.
U. Kumar, and A.J. Persaud, “The Role of Forecasting in Oil and Gas Companies”, Proceedings
of the Production and Operations Division, Vol. 19, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, Saskatoon, 1998.
A.N.S. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Indigenous Technological Capability and
International Technology Transfer: A Conceptual Framework”, Proceedings of the Technology
and Innovation Management Division, Vol. 18, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada,
St. John’s, 1997.
A.J. Persaud, and U. Kumar, “Forecasting Oil and Gas Supply: A Case Study of NRCAN”,
Proceedings of the Production and Operations Management Division, Vol. 18, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s, 1997.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Expediting Defence Innovations: A Canadian Experience”,
Proceedings of the Production and Operations Division, Vol. 17, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, Montreal, 1996. (Won the Honourable Mention Award)
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Elasticity of Innovation Cost: A Comparison of Canadian
Manufacturing Industry with Japan and U.S.”, R&D Management Conference, Hyderabad,
January 1995.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Cost Effective Speed of Innovation: A Study of the Elasticity of Cost
in Canadian E&T Industry- I, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 16,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Windsor, Ontario, 1995.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Cost Effective Speed of Innovation: A Study of the Elasticity of Cost
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in Canadian E&T Industry- II, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 16,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Windsor, Ontario, 1995.
V. Kumar, A.N.S. Persaud, and U. Kumar, "Shortening New Product Development Cycle Time:
A Case of Canadian Defence Industry, Fourth International Conference on Management of
Technology, Miami, 1994.
J. Bowen, and U. Kumar, “Knowledge-Based Technology Transfer: Hybrid Architectures of
Rules, Case-Based Reasoning and Neural Nets”, Proceedings of Canadian Conference on
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vancouver, September 1993.
J. Bowen, and U. Kumar, "Technology Transfer: An Expert System for Adoption of Innovation
Decisions", Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Applications on Wall Street, New York, March 1993.
V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Technological Substitution Models of Innovation Diffusion: Analysis
of the Parameter Ranges”, in Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association
of Canada, Lake-Louise, June 1993.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, “Technological Innovation Diffusion: A Framework for
Generating New Models-I", in Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 12,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Niagara Falls, Ontario, pp. 72-81, 1991.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Technological Innovation Diffusion: A Framework for
Generating New Models-II", in Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 12, C.R.
Bector(ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Niagara Falls, Ontario. pp. 82-92,
1991. (Won the Best Paper Award)
U. Kumar and V. Kumar, "Developing Technological Innovation Diffusion Models: A
Framework", in Technology Management: The New International Language: Proceedings of
Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, D. F.
Kocaoglu and K. Niwa (eds.), Portland, Oregon, pp. 673-676, 1991.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "The Occurrence Times for the Point of Inflection for
Technological Innovation Diffusion Models: A Comparative Study," in Technology Management
II: Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Technology Management, T.M. Khalil
and B. Bayraktar (eds.), pp. 83-95, 1990.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Technological Innovation Diffusion: The Proliferation of Substitution
Models and Easing the User’s Dilemma-Part I", in Proceedings of the Management Science
Division, Vol. 11, R. Redlack (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler,
BC, 1990.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Technological Innovation Diffusion: The Proliferation of Substitution
Models and Easing the User’s Dilemma-Part II", in Proceedings of the Management Science
Division, Vol. 11, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler, BC, 1990.
V. Kumar, K. Hoshino, and U. Kumar, "The Study of Consumer Mobility using Entropy
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Maximization Approach", Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 10, U. Kumar
(ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Montreal, pp. 29-37, 1989.
V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Normalized Measures of Directed Divergence Based on Jensen's
Difference", Proceedings of the Management Science Division, Vol. 8, Vinod Kumar (ed.),
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, pp. 66-75, 1987.
V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, "Manufacturing Flexibility: A New Approach to its Measurement",
Proceedings of International Industrial Engineering Conference, Washington, pp. 469-475, 1987.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Normalized Measures of Useful Information",
Proceedings of the Management Science Section, Vol. 7, S.K. Goyal (ed.) Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler, pp. 11-24, 1986.
U. Kumar, "Minimization Of Information Loss due to Aggregation in Financial Statements",
Proceedings of the Management Science Section, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada,
Vol. 7, S.K. Goyal (ed.), Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Whistler, pp. 122-132,
1986.
J.N. Kapur, and U. Kumar, "Maximum Entropy Market Share Models”, Proceedings of the XIX
Annual Convention of Operational Research Society of India, N. Delhi, pp. 696-709, December
1986.
(3 more refereed proceeding publications since 1983)
Edited Conference Proceeding
Production and Operations Management, Proceedings of the Production and Operations
Management Division, Vol. 32, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 2011.
Technology and Innovation Management, Proceedings of the Technology and Innovation
Management Division, Vol. 26, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 2005.
Management Science, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, U. Kumar (ed.), Vol. 23,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 2002.
Management Science, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, U. Kumar (ed.), Vol. 18,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1997.
Management Science, Proceedings of the Management Science Division, U. Kumar (ed.), Vol. 10,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, 1989.
Books/ Monographs/ Book Chapters
Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., & Kumar, U., Control Mechanism of Identity Theft and Its Integrative
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Impact on Consumers’ Purchase Intention in E-Commerce, in the book Analyzing Security, Trust, and
Crime in the Digital World by IGI, USA, 2014 (in Press).
Shareef, M. A., Kumar, V., & Kumar, U., Dwivedi, Y. K., On-Line Consumer Behavior,
Encyclopedia of Quality and the Service Economy by Prof. Su Mi Dahlgaard-Park, January, 2014 (In
Press).
U. Kumar, V. Kumar and M. A. Shareef, "Building Technology Capability Through Technology
Transfer: Case of Bangladesh,", in Strategic Initiatives for Competitive Advantage in the
Knowledge Society, G.D.Sardana and Tojo Thatchenkey (eds.) , Bloomsbury India, pp. 190-202,
2013.
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , and U. Kumar, “Public Administration Reformation: Market Orientation
or Public Values”, In Dwivedi et al., Public Administration Reformation: Market Demand from
Public Organizations, Routledge, USA, Chapter 15, pp. 245-261, 2013. (KW: E-Business, Innovation,
Technology)
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , U. Kumar, and M. Niktash, “Electronic Government Vision: Case Studies
for Objectives, Strategies and Initiatives”, In Shareef et al., E-Government Service Maturity and
Development: Cultural, Organizational and Technological Perspective, IGI Global Publications, USA,
pp. 15-39, 2011. (KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and Y. K. Dwivedi, Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government
Services: Driving and Resisting Factors, IGI Global Publications, USA, 2011.
S. S. Madarshahi and U. Kumar, Application of Chaos Theory in the Business World, Lap
Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co., Germany, 2011.
A. A. Hasin, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and M. A. Shareef, “Introduction to Electronic-government:
Development and Adoption”, In Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and
Resisting Factors edited by Shareef et al., IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 1-13, 2011. (KW: EBusiness, Innovation, Technology)
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “An Empirical Effort to Validate ElectronicGovernment Adoption Model”, In Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and
Resisting Factors edited by by Shareef et al., IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 151-183, 2011.
(KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)
M. A. Shareef, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “E-government Development: Performance Evaluation
Parameters”, In Stakeholder Adoption of E-Government Services: Driving and Resisting Factors
edited by Shareef et al., IGI Global Publications, USA, pp.197-213, 2011.
M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , U. Kumar, and A. A. Hasin, “Diffusion of Innovation and Capability
Theory in the Context of E-Government”, In Dwivedi et al., Handbook of Research on Contemporary
Theoretical Models in Information Systems, (Eds.), IGI Global Publications, USA, pp. 193-211,
2009.(KW: E-Business, Innovation)
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M. A. Shareef, V. Kumar , U. Kumar, and A. A. Hasin, “Theory of Planned Behavior and Reasoned
Action in Predicting Technology Adoption Behavior”, In Dwivedi et al., Handbook of Research on
Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems, Dwivedi et al. (Eds.), IGI Global
Publications, USA, pp. 544-562, 2009. .(KW: E-Business, Innovation, Technology)
I.J.S. Mann, V. Kumar, H. Mann, and U. Kumar, “Scope of City E-Government Initiative”, In
Amitabh, O. (Ed.) E-Governance in Practice, pp. 173-184, New Delhi: G.I.F.T. Publishing, 2008.
U. Kumar, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “Measurement of Business Process
Orientation in Transitional Organizations: An empirical study”, In Abramowicz, W., and F. Dieter
(Eds.) LNBI Business Information Systems, Volume 7, pp. 357-368, Boston: Berlin Heidelberg,
2008. (Also published in the proceeding of Business Information Systems Conference 2008,
Innsbruck, Austria).
V. Kumar, B. Movahedi, U. Kumar, and K.M. Lavassani, “A comparative study of Enterprise
System Implementation in North American Large Corporation”, In Abramowicz, W., and F.
Dieter (Ed.) Business Information Systems: Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing,
Volume 7, pp. 369-378, Boston: Berlin Heidelberg, 2008. (Also published in the proceeding of
Business Information Systems Conference 2008, Innsbruck, Austria).
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and V. Vedmani, “A Framework for E-government Portal
Development.” In Sahu, G.P., Y.K. Dwivedi, and V. Weerakkody (Eds.) E-Government
Development and Diffusion: Inhibitors and Facilitators of Digital Democracy. Submitted to IGI
Global, 2009.
B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and V. Vedmani, “E-Government Portal Effectiveness:
Managerial Considerations for Design and Development.” In Agarawal, A. and V.Venkata
Ramana (Eds.) Foundations of E-government, pp. 258-269, Global Institute of Flexible Systems
Management, 2008.
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Influential Agile Software Parameters”, in Encyclopedia
of Information Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), pp. 19381943, Idea Group Inc. Global Publishers, USA, 2008.
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “Project-Based Software Risk Management Approaches”,
in Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour
(Ed.), Vol. VI, pp. 3142-3146, Idea Group Inc. Global Publishers, USA, 2008.
J. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Innovation and Natural Resources”, in Innovation, Science
and Environment: Policies AND Performance, edited by Bruce Doern- McGill-Queen's University
Press , 2007.
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar , “The Project-Based Software Risk Management
Approaches”, in Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, edited by Dr.
Mehdi Khosrow-Pour Idea Group Inc. Publishers, forthcoming in 2007.
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Influential Agile Software Parameters”, Encyclopedia of
Information Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, edited by Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour Idea
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Group Publishers, USA, forthcoming in 2007.
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar, “An Approach for Intentional Modeling of Web Services
Security Risk Assessment”, in Web Services Security and e-Business, G. Radhamani and G.S.V.
Radha Krishna Rao (Ed.), Idea Group Publishers, USA, forthcoming in 2007.
S. C. Misra, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Agile Software Development Projects: Premise, Features
and Influential Parameters”, Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Idea Group
Publishers, USA, forthcoming in 2007.
M. Maheshwari, B. Maheshwari, V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “Challenges and Issues in using OMIS
in ERP Adoption Projects: A Case Study of a Large Canadian Multinational Organization”, in
Sushil Kumar (Ed.), Supply Chain Management in Global Enterprise, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi, India, 2006.
A.N.S. Persaud, V. Kumar, and U. Kumar. 2003. Managing Synergistic Innovations in Global
R&D. Praeger Publishing.
J. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar. 2003. Innovation in the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector. In L.
Shavinina (Ed.), The International Handbook of Innovation. Pergamon Press.
U. Kumar, and V. Kumar. 1997. Incubating Technology: Best Practices. Federal Partners in
Technology Transfer.
OTHER SCHOLARLY OR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
1. Editorial Responsibilities
Editorial Board of Jindal Global Business Review: An Intl journal, 2011 onwards.
Associate Editor: Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, 1990 Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of Organizational Behaviour and Statistics, 1985.
2. Papers Presented
More than 100 presentations were made since 1983. This list includes only those papers which are
not yet published in a refereed journal or proceedings.
U. Kumar, “Development of Technological Capability by Libyan Manufacturing Organizations,
ICBMG, HongKong, 2012
U. Kumar, Irfan Butt, and V. Kumar, “The Impact of Customer and Competitor Orientations on
Development of Manufacturing Strategy and Firm’s Performance”, ICBMG, Chennai, India,
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2011.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar and Irfan Butt, “Factors Influencing Manufacturing Strategy and Firm’s
Performance: An Empirical Investigation”, XIV International Conference of the Society of
Operations Management, Mumbai, Dec. 17-19, 2010.
K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, “A Conceptual Model of Supply Chain Performance
Improvement: En Route to the Process Paradigm”, ASAC, Regina, May 2010
K. Lavassani, B. Movahedi, V. Kumar, “Theories of Supply Chain Management: Concepts,
Evidence, Implications and Shortcomings”, ASAC, Regina May 2010.
M. Maheshwari, U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Impact of Socio Technical Capability on Team
Performance”, Presented at 2nd International Conference on Management Sciences and Arts,
Haridwar, India, September 2008.
I.Mann, V. Kumar, H. Mann and U. Kumar, “Scope of City E-Government Initiative”, 6th
International Conference on E-Government, Delhi, December 2008.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar and B. Mukerji, “Role of Organizational Capabilities on Technology
Commercialization Performance: Evidence from Canadian Manufacturing Firms”, International
Conference on Technology and Innovation in marketing, Ghaziabad, India, April 2008.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, D. Deregowska, “Innovation, Technology Transfer and Technological
Capability: Cuban Tourism Sector”, Presented at Eighth International Business Summit and
Research Conference-INBUSH 2006 (International Business Horizon) from 22nd-24th February
2006.
U. Kumar, I. Butt, J. McNeish , A. Brown, and B. Mukerji , “Business Customer Satisfaction from
Outsourcing : An Empirical Study of Canadian Business”, Production and Operations
Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Toronto, May 29-30,
2005.
KW: Management, Technology, Production & Operations Management
M. Maheshwari and U. Kumar, "Are Knowledge Management Practices Likewise Applicable in
R& D Projects?" Research Forum on Project Management, Ottawa, 2004.
D. Deregowska, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, “Impact of Electronic Commerce on the Company
Business Model", Organizational Theory Division, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, Quebec, 2004.
J. Persaud, U. Kumar, and V. Kumar, "Innovation and Productivity in Canada's Economy: A Case
of the Natural Resources Sector and the Upstream Petroleum Industry", Technology and
Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Quebec, 2004.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and S. Dutta, “An Integrated Framework for R&D Project Selection Process
Using Balanced Scorecard Approach”, Technology and Innovation Management Division,
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, June 2003.
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V. Kumar, U. Kumar, and B. Maheshwari, “An Empirical Investigation of Process of ERP
Adoption and Implementation: Successful Implementation Practices”. SAP International Research
and Application Congress, San Diego, 2001.
V. Kumar and U. Kumar, “The Effect of Manufacturer-Supplier Relationship on Flexibility”,
International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Jaipur, 1997.
U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Accelerating Innovation Projects: A Case of Canadian Defence
Industry”, International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Jaipur, 1997.
V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Patterns of R&D and Innovation Activities in Canadian Manufacturing
Industry", Management of Technology Conference , Miami, 1992.
V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "On Improving Efficiency of Technological Innovation Diffusion
Process", Production and Operations Management Society, New York, 1991.
U. Kumar, V. Kumar, and J.N. Kapur, "Some Applications of Maximum Entropy and Minimum
Discrimination Information Principles to Queueing", CORS National Conference, Ottawa, 1990.
Invited Speaker
Technological Transfer to Developing Countries, SMBS, Delhi, India, 2013.
Application of PLS Approach in Technology Management, Conference of Information Theory and
Applications, NSIT, New Delhi, India, February 22, 2002.
An Examination of Non-Traditional Instruction: The Nortel Networks Sponsored: Business
Ventured Course, organized by Information Systems, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Education
Divisions, ASAC, London 2001.
Seminar on Conferences and Publications, Graduate Students Association, Carleton University,
September 1999, 2000, 2001.
Keynote speaker on E- commerce, Operations Research and Information Technology Conference,
Agra, India, April 3, 2000.
Workshop Presentations
Workshop on Innovation Management, Tourism Ministry, Cuba , March 24-28, 2003 – gave a
workshop on Innovation and Creativity topics to managers in Hotel Industry.
Workshop on Technology Management at Havana University, Cuba (2001) - gave a workshop on
various research issues in the area of Technology Management to academics and practitioners.
Workshop on Project Management at Havana University, Cuba (1999) - gave a workshop on
Project Management to various academics and practitioners. Participants completed a small
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project using the software.
Workshop on New Product Development at Havana University, Cuba (1998) - gave a workshop
on various research issues in the area of New Product Development to academics and
practitioners.
3. Contract or Other Research
Technical Reports
U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Definitions and Classifications of Business Incubators”, Canadian
association of Business Incubators, 2006.
U. Kumar and V. Kumar, “Best Practices in Incubating Technology”, Federal Partners in
Technology Transfer, 1997.
V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Managing Innovation in Time-Based Competition: A Case of Canadian
Defence Industry", Report for Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management, Canada,
April 1993, 41 pages.
V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Analysis of Speed and Cost of Innovation in Canadian Manufacturing
Sector", Report for Industry Science and Technology, Canada, April 1992, 62 pages.
V. Kumar and U. Kumar, "Technological Innovation in Canadian Manufacturing Industry: An
Investigation of the Speed and Cost of Innovation", Report for Industry Science and Technology,
August 1991, 73 pages.
Research Grants and Awards
2006-2008
Ontario Research Network for e-Commerce
Management approaches to combating identity theft
(with V. Kumar and Ji)
$106,001
2006-2008
Ontario Research Network for e-Commerce
Definitions and Measurement in Identity Theft
(with V. Kumar)
$ 40,000
2003 – 2008 “Ontario Research Network for E-Commerce”,
Ontario Research Development and Challenge
Fund (ORDCF), Team member in the research grant.
$2.8 Million
2004 - 2006 “A Study on Theory of Success for E-Business”,
Carleton University
$22,000
2000
“Impact of Internationalization of R & D”, SSHRC,
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$79, 000
awarded but not funded 2000.
1998
“Transfer of Technology to various Receptors Group
from R&D Consortia”, PRECARN Associates.
$ 5,000
1995-1998
“Strategic and Tactical Management of Innovations in
Advanced Sectors”, Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council of Canada (strategic grant spread over
three years with V. Kumar).
$67,800
1994-1997
“Theory of R&D Consortia”, Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council of Canada
(operating grant spread over three years with V. Kumar)
$45,000
1992
“Managing Innovations in Time Based Competition:
A Case of Canadian Defence Industry” (with V. Kumar),
Centre for Studies in Defence Resources Management.
$22,500
1992
“Adoption of Process Innovations”, Faculty of Graduate
Studies and Research, Carleton University
$ 2,500
1988-1991
“Analysis of Queueing Systems: An Information Theoretic Approach”, Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
$18,000
1991
“Modelling Technological Innovation Diffusion Process”,
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research,
Carleton University
$3,000
1985-1988
“Development of Quantitative Information Systems”,
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
Council of Canada
$18,000
1987-1990
“Interdisciplinary Advanced Software Resource”,
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
of Canada (infra-structure grant),
(with J. Goldak – PI, et al.).
$105,000
1986-87
“Development of a Rich Software Environment”,
Ontario Academic Excellence Fund,
(with J. Goldak – PI, et al.).
$40,000
1987
“Decision Support System for Evaluation of Expert
System Generators”, Faculty of Graduate Studies and
Research, Carleton University
$1,500
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4. Other Professional Activities
 Session Chair, 2013 International Conference on Business Management and Information
Systems, IMT- Dubai, November 2013.
 Guest Editor, International Journal of Electronic Government Research, 2009-2010
Member, Editorial Team, Global Business Review, 2011 Division Chair, Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences
association of Canada, 2012-2013.
 Program Chair, Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences
association of Canada, 2011-2012.

Session Chair, 2012 International Conference on Business Management & Information
Systems, Singapore, November 2012.
 Academic Reviewer, Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative
Sciences association of Canada, 2010-2011.
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Session Chair: Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, 2009, 2010, 2011.
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Session Chair: Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Science
Association of Canada, 2009, 2010, 2011.
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Track Chair, Technological Innovation and Knowledge Management, International Federation
of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM), Shanghai, 2007-2008.
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International Congress on Pervasive Computing and Management (ICPCM 2008), Habitat
Centre, N. Delhi, December 2008.
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International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Marketing , IMT, Ghaziabad, April
2008.
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Member: Organizing Committee of the 9th World Congress on the Management of
eBusiness (WCMeB 2008).
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Session Chair: IFSAM the Ninth World Management Conference, Shanghai, 2008
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Session Chair: Technology and Innovation management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, 2008.
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Session Chair: International Conference on Technology and Innovation in marketing,
Ghaziabad, India, April 2008
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Session Chair: 2nd International Conference on Management Sciences and Arts, Haridwar,
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India, September 2008
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Conference Committee Member, European Conference on e- Learning, Montreal, September
2007.
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Associate Editor, The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, special
issue, 2007.
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Division Chair, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 2007.
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Session Chair, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 2007.
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Co-ordinator for Carleton University: CORS Diploma, Canadian Operational Research
Society, 1996-present.
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Conference Committee Member - International Conference on e- Government, Pittsburgh,
2006.
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Program Chair, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 2006.
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Session Chair, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 2006.
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Academic Reviewer, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, 2005.
 Session Chair: Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, 2004.
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Division Chair, Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, 2004.

Division Chair, Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, 2003.
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Program Chair, Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada, 2002.
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Session Chair, Production and Operations Management Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, London, 2001.
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Leading Panel member, An Examination of Non-Traditional Instruction: The Nortel Networks
Sponsored – Business Ventured Course, organized by Information Systems, Strategy,
Entrepreneurship, and Education Divisions, London 2001.
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Member, Judging Panel, Nortel Networks University Case Competition, December 1999.
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Session Chair: Technology and Innovation Management Division, Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, 1998-99.
Division Chairperson: Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 1997-98.
Program Chairperson: Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 1996-97.
Co-ordinator for Carleton University: CORS Diploma, Canadian Operational Research
Society, 1996-1998.
Past President: Canadian Operational Research Society, Ottawa Chapter, 1995-1996.
President: Canadian Operational Research Society, Ottawa Chapter, 1994-1995.
Vice President: Canadian Operational Research Society, Ottawa Chapter, 1993-1994.
Executive Board Member: Canadian Operational Research Society, Ottawa Chapter,
1992-1993.
Organising Committee: Canadian Operational Research Society National Conference,
(Also Responsible for National Student Paper Competition, 1990-1991).
Divisional Chairperson: Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 1989-1990.
Program Chairperson: Management Science Division, Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada, 1988-1989.
Refereed for Proceedings of Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Management
Science Division and Information Systems Divisions, 1986-1992.
Refereed several papers for R&D Management, INFOR, Journal of Information and
Optimization Sciences, OPSEARCH, Journal of Technology Studies, and Canadian
Journal of Administrative Studies.
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ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES (TEACHING)
Following courses were taught in different programs:
Executive MBA
Operations Management to University of Ottawa – HongKong MBA program
International MBA Programs in Iran and China
Business Research Methods
Innovation Management
Managing Teams
Operations Management
Mentor the instructors teaching Modelling Business Decisions and Operations
Management courses
Domestic MBA
Modelling Business Decisions
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Seminar in R&D and Innovation Diffusion
Innovation Management
Business Research Methods
Current Topics in Business Information Systems
Management Development Program for Women
Project Management
Recent Management Trends and Decision Making Tools
Ph. D. Program
Technology Management
Business Research Methods
B. Comm. Program
Management Science
Cost Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Decision Support and Expert Systems
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GRADUATE SUPERVISION
Theses and Comprehensive Committees
Over last 20 years, I have been on several comprehensive, theses proposal and theses
defence committees. Also, I have advised a number of graduate students in their research
work.
(Following list does not include thesis advisory committee membership cases)
Theses Completed
Measurement and Benefit Realization of Business Process Orientation: Intra- and InterOrganizational Perspectives 2011. Ph. D. Student: Bahar Movahedi.
The Impact of Product Positioning Strategy, Manufacturing Strategy and their Alignment
on Firm’s Performance 2010. Ph. D. Student: Irfan Butt.
Assessing the Impact of Social Capability, Technical Capability, and their Fit on Software
Development Team Performance: An Empirical Study 2010. Ph.D. Student: Manjari
Maheshwari.
An Investigation of Critical factors for Adoption of E-Government Adoption. 2009. Ph.D.
Student: Mahmud Akhter Shareef
The Role of Organizational Capabilities in Technology Commercialization Performance,
2008. Ph.D. Student: Bhasker Mukerji
“Innovation and Performance: The Case of the Upstream Petroleum Sector”, 2007.
Ph.D. Student: A.C.J. Persaud.
“ERP System Institutionalization”, 2007, Ph.D. student: Bharat Maheshwari.
“The Impact of the Use of Internet-Based Technologies on New Product Development
Performance”, 2007.
Ph.D. Student: Danuta De Grosbois
“Practices of Concurrent Engineering that Reduce NPD Cycle Time for Incremental and
Radical Innovations”, 2005.
MBA Student: Randa Saryeddine.
“Success factors for Business Incubators in Canada: An Empirical Study”, 2003.
MMS Student: Sameer Verma.
“Organizational Diffusion of Integrated Product Development; Determinants and
Performance Consequences”, 2003
Ph.D. Student (co supervision): Todd A. Boyle
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“Critical Success Factors for E-Business: An Empirical Study of Canadian Firms”, 2002.
MBA student: Manjari Maheshwari
“Adoption and Implementation of ERP System”, 2001.
MBA Student (co supervision): Bharat Maheshwari
“Information Privacy: An Exploratory Survey of Concerns about Organisational Practices”,
2000.
MMS Student: R. Ghiami-Mirhosaini
“Synergistic Innovations in Internationally Dispersed R&D Labs”, 1999.
Ph.D. Student (co supervision): A.N.S. Persaud
“Strategic Responses to Defence Sector Restructuring”, 1999.
MMS Student: Jason Weatherbie
“Technology Transfer from R&D Consortia”, 1998.
MMS Student: Aditya Tandon
“Multilevel Technological Substitution Models”, 1998.
MMS Student: Jian Guo
“Software Development Process and Strategies Used in Expediting Software Development
Time”, 1997.
MMS Student: S. Kurdi
“A Comparison of Innovation Process in Defence and Non-Defence Firms”, 1996.
MMS Student: Stephane Silber
“Success Factors of Technology Transfer to Indonesia”, 1994.
MMS Student: Lasdini Purwanti
“Developing a Knowledge Based Decision Aid: The Case of CASE Adoption”, 1994.
MMS Student: Rowland Phillips
"A Framework to Decide When to Terminate R&D Innovation Projects", 1993.
MMS Student: Aditha N.S. Persaud
"A Study of the Innovation Process in Canadian Electronic and Telecommunication
Industry: An Innovation Time Perspective", 1993.
MMS Student (co supervision): Sandeep Mathur
"A Comparative Study of New Product Diffusion Models: A Scanner Data Base Study",
1993.
MMS Student: Andreas Mayer
"A Study of Technological Forecasting in the Electronics and Telecommunication Industry
in Canada", 1992.
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MMS Student: A. Sinha
"A Study of Adoption Time-Lag in Canadian Manufacturing Industry", 1992.
MMS Student: Harish Kapoor
In Progress (PhD students)
Hanuv Mann is doing courses and working towards her comprehensive examination.
Research Project Supervisions (Executive MBA/ MMS/ MBA)
Knowledge Sharing in Organizations (Talieh Tabatabaei, 2011)
Mehdi Tools: A Case Study (A. M. Mazloumian, 2011)
A Business Plan for Tehran Shopping Center (Mehdy Bazukar, 2011)
Balanced Score Card Concept as a Framework to Develop Key Performance Indicators
(Navid Nedjatian, 2010)
Evaluation of the Important Factors Affecting Employees” Job Satisfaction (Houman
Aryan), 2010.
Strategy Formulation for Asia Insurance Company (F.S. Arabi), 2010.
Business Plan for Fouran Company (S. Y. Ghorashi), 2010.
Comprehensive Business Plan for Investment in Pharmaceutical Industry in Malaysia (H.
Homayoun), 2010.
The Process and Challenges of Innovation Commercialization in Tavanavaran Company.
(Z. Tabatabaei), 2010.
Karin Shabdis Company (A. Khodadai), 2010.
Consumer E- marketplace: Proposal for Neda Rayaneh Company (R.M. Tolouie), 2010.
Motivating Factors in the National Iranian Company (A. Bostakian), 2010.
Developing Performance Indicators Based on Balanced Score Card in Service
Organizations (N. Arabof), 2010.
Analysing the Implementation Process of New Product Development (N. Ghasemi), 2010.
Adoption and Implementation of GMS in Steel Structure Factory (S. Ensafi), 2010.
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New Product Development in Pharmaceutical Industry (A. Kazerouni), 2010.
Adoption of GPS technology in Tehran Public transportation System (Harmoz Ahmadi),
2009
Factors Influencing Adoption of Electronic Banking in Iran: An Empirical Study Using
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (Masoud Zehtabi O.), 2009.
Adoption of Business Intelligence (Mehdi Daryaei), 2009
International Chain Catering Enterprise Growth in China through Franchising (Yong Le
Zhang), 2009.
E-Tourism and Customer Satisfaction in Iran (Zahra Sadat), 2009
Evaluating Effective Factors in Customer Satisfaction in Refah bank Based on Kano Model
(A. H. S. Vahed), 2009
Learning from the Ottawa Telecommunication bust of 2000-01 (Tejal Samant), 2009
Contrasting Approaches to Technology Acquisition Management in Chinese Automotive
Industry (Yanling Li), 2009
Open Innovation Measurement in Food Industry (M. H. Ramezani), 2008
Identification of New Product Development Process as a Problem Solving Activity
(Hamed Voshga), 2008
User Acceptance of e-Commerce: The Case of Iranian Tourism (Alireza Pahlavani), 2008
Risk Management of Projects in Developing Economies- Methods to Avoid Project failure
in Developing Countries (Yan Sun), 2008
Measuring Customer Satisfaction by ACI Model (Nima Heirati), 2008
Foreign Market Entry Modes Selection and Internationalization Strategy for SMEs
(Golsana Faraji), 2008
Current Monetary Policy in China (Qian Quao), 2008
Study of Multinational Corporation R&D Internationalization in China (Jing Ai), 2008
Aggressive Business Expansion through Investment in China: Case of BF Limited (Huang
Zhujun), 2007.
Facing the Challenges of E-Business: Management Innovation in Chinese Small &
Medium Enterprises (Steven Du), 2007.
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Softbank’s Governance Model – The Blue Print to Venture Capital Firms in China (Ying
Zhu), 2007.
A Study of the Relationship between the Knowledge Management and New Product
Development in an Iranian Automobile Factory (Shahin Assadinia), 2007.
Technology Transfer from University to Industry with an Industrial Perspective (Ali Reza
Khorakian), 2006.
Identification and ranking of effective parameters on efficiency of center for e-Learning of
Tehran University using AHP method (Elnaz Ketabchi), 2006.
Business Plan for Atieh Financial Service Company (Leila Rasoulian), 2006.
Application of Chaos Theory in the Business World (Saeed Sadat Madarshahi), 2006.
Developing a Marketing Campaign for Wrigley (M. Goodarz), 2006.
Factors and Barriers which affect the Marketing and Export of Technical and Engineering
Services (Amin Khodayari), 2006.
Approach Architecture: Managing Managerial and Organizational Approaches (Reza
Aboutalebi), 2006.
Drugstore Actuality and Development in China (Peter Ming Zhou), 2006.
Human Resource Management and Development in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
of Inland China (Wudong Wang), 2006.
Frachising is the Better Business Format to Succeed (Wen Hao Du), 2006.
Analyzing Reasons for Decline in International Market Share of Iranian carpet (Bahareh
Bake Zadeh), 2006.
Transfer of Technology from Universities to Industry: University Perspective(Omid
Kharzami), 2006.
Supplier Selection Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (Parvinfar Samimi), 2005.
Human Resource Development in Iran from 1984 to 2004 (Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei),
2005.
Iran’s Non-Oil Exports and Automobile Industry: Past, Present and future (Nazli Fard),
2005.
On the Impacts of Oil Incomes on Iran’s Economic Development (Amir Hossein Marvi),
2005.
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Industrial market Segmentation for Small Businesses (Tala Soltanion), 2005.
Job Satisfaction in Private Manufacturing Companies in Iran (Majid Roshandale), 2005.
Dynamic Analysis of New Product Development Cycle Time (Hooman Attar), 2005.
The Factors of Unsuccessful Implementaion of E-Banking in Iran (Hedieh Yousefizadeh),
2005.
Casuses for Administrative Management Failure in an Iranian Conglomerate (Nasim
Ghashgahee), 2005.
Quality Service in Private and Non-Private Hospitals (Shahrooz Khabiri), 2005.
Relationship Marketing and the Role of Human Resources in Iranian Hotels (Sanaz
Samiee), 2004.
Blue Printing Traumatic Brain Injury at Pediatric and Adult Level I Trauma Centers (Asad
Khan), 2004.
Investigating the Role of Water Consulting Engineers in Supply of Water in Iran (Jaleh
Bayat Sarmadi), 2004.
Choice of Entry Mode for SME’s in High Tech Sector (Leela Mohammadi), 2004.
E-Commerce and Trust in Iranian Market Place (Hossein Khodadadi), 2004.
Security Issue in E-Government Initiative (Kanu Sharma), 2004.
Investigating the Role of Quality Service in Customer Retention in Tejarat Bank (Afsoon
Kelarestaghi), 2004.
World Trade Organization, Iran and Business Transformation (Mohammad
Nazaryzadehkermani), 2004.
The Impact of E-Commerce on GDP and Productivity in Iran (Sarvenaz Hojabri-Kiani),
2004.
Identifying the Key Factors Influencing the Mode of International Technology Transfer in
Iranian Manufacturing Industry (Bahar Movahedi), 2003.
Construction Management: Relevant Issues and Real Life Case Studies (Debashish Guin), 2003
Technology Transfer from Universities to Industries – University Perspective (Soumen
Das), 2002.
Investigation of Market Needs for Colour Measurement of Visual Displays (Hajime Yasui),
2001.
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Enterprise Resource Planning: Vendor Evaluation and Implementation (Swapnil Baishya),
2000.
Exploring Differences in R&D Management Processes for Businesses with Different
Strategies (Michael Bliemel), 2000
In-depth Study of Six Sigma Philosophy and its Application to Small Business (J.
Yadegardjam), 2000.
A Study of Retail Management in Shanghai (Wandy Chiu & Rita Wong), 2000.
Research Project on Hongkongs’ Travel & Tourism Industry (Elsie Chow & Vivian Lee),
2000.
A Study of the Port Facilities in Hongkong and its Competition in the Southern China (Larry
Wing–fung Tai), 1999.
The Japanese Management System and its Contribution to the Success of Japanese Automobile
Multinational Corporations (Patricia S Antione), 1999.
Collaborated New Product Development: An Integrated Framework (Vidyawattie N.
Brijmohan), 1999.
Other Supervisions:
Supervised Danuta Deregowska from Warsaw School of Economics Warsaw, Poland in
the area of teaching and research in Operations Management, March-April 2001
Supervised Ganzalo Roidriquez from University of Havana, Cuba in the area of Project
Management, March- June 1999.
Supervised two professors from University of Havana, Cuba in the area of Research
Methodology, October- November 1999.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
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2009-2012
2010-2011
2010-2011
Member: University Commission on Quality Assurance
Member: Technology, Society and Environment Committee
Member: MBA International Committee
Coordinator: CORS Diploma, Carleton University
Director: Research Centre for Technology Management
Member: MBA CRC Committee
Member: Senate Academic Programs Committee
Member: University Inter Cultural, Racial and Religious
Commission
Member: Senate Academic Programs Committee
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2006- 2011
2011
2009-2010
2007- 2009
2007-2009
2008-2009
2001-2009
2008-2009
2007
2007
2000- 2005
2000- 2005
2000- 2005
2002- 2005
2000- 2005
2000- 2005
2004- 2005
1999- 2005
1996- 2005
2004, 2005
2000-2001
1998-2000
1991-1997
1994-2000
1996-1997
1994-1995
1991, 1993-1996,
& 2000
1993-1994
1991-1993
1984-1987
1988-1989
1988-1989
1988-1989
1988-1989
1989-1990
Member: University Level Promotions Committee
Member: University Tenure Appeals Committee
Member: Sprott Faculty Promotions Committee
Member: MBA Strategic Planning Committee and Redesign
Committee
Chair: Student Paper Competition and Proceedings co-editor, PhD
Symposium, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Member, Tenure and Promotions Committee
Supervisor, Iran and China MBA Programs
Member- Operations Management Hiring Committee
Member: selection committee -for the Ministry of Research and
Innovation Post Doctoral Fellowships
Member : University Level Teaching Achievement Awards
Committee
Graduate Supervisor
Chair: PhD Advisory Committee
Chair MBA Advisory Committee
Member- Graduate Curriculum Committee
Member – Graduate Faculty Board
Member: Management Board
Member: Promotion and Enrolment Committee
Member: E-Business Implementation Committee
Member: Research and Publications Committee
Chair: Student Paper Competition, PhD Symposium, Sprott School
of Business, Carleton University
Member: Hiring committee
Member: OR Steering Committee
Director: Research Centre for Technology Management
Member: University Promotion and Tenure Committee
Member: Department Promotion and Tenure Committee
Member: Library Document Delivery Implementation Committee
Chairperson: Research and Publications Committee
Member: Hiring Committee
Teaching Area Co-ordinator: Technology Management
Chairperson: Research and Publications Committee
Member: Curriculum Development and Review Committee
Supervisor: Honours Program
Member: Hiring Committee
Task Force Co-ordinator, Information System Curriculum Review
Committee
Member: Curriculum Development and Review
Committee
Member: Research and Publications Committee
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