Call for Papers

International Research Conference on Business, Economics and

Social Sciences, IRC-2015.

International Research Conference on Business, Economics, and social Science, IRC-2015

encourages following type of papers and proposals:

RESEARCH PAPERS
The "International Research Conference on Business, Economic and Social Sciences, IRC2015" encourages submissions of abstracts and/or full text papers in the following broad topic
areas.
1. Business Studies
2. Economics
3. Social Sciences

DOCTORAL SYMPOSIUM
The IRC-2015 Doctoral Symposium provides a forum for both early and late-stage PhD students
to present their research and get detailed feedback and advice. The main objectives of this event
are:
1. To allow PhD students to practice writing clearly and to present effectively their
research proposal
2. To get constructive feedback from the experienced supervisors and thesis examiners
3. To get your thesis commented by the examiners

CASE STUDY
The conference will comprise case roundtables, case presentations, and interactive sessions on
excellence in case writing. The main purpose of the conference is to provide case writers with an

opportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences related to case teaching and writing, we
encourage both first time case writers and seasoned case writers to attend the conference.
Observers are welcome to attend roundtables or presentations and benefit from the discussions.

SUBMISSION TRACKS
The conference will include parallel sessions on following technical tracks:
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT TOPIC AREAS: IN GENERAL
Management Science
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Strategic Management
Leadership
Business Statistics
Operations Research
Business Intelligence
Innovation Management
Change Management
Communications Management
Corporate Governance
Information Technology Management
Cost Management
Business Performance Management
Total Quality Management
Stress Management
Supply Change Management
Systems Thinking
Systems Management
Time Management
Resource Management
Public Relations
Product Management
Business Education
Business Ethics
Business Law
Case studies related to Business
Decision Sciences
Entrepreneurship
Industrial Engineering
International Business
Information Systems
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Organizational Communication
Taxes (related areas of taxes)
Travel/Transportation/Tourism
Marketing
Marketing Research
New Product Development

Marketing Strategy
Consumer Behavior
Advertising Management
Other areas of Business

MARKETING THEMES

Marketing Philosophy
The Role of Marketing in Strategic Planning.
Relationship Marketing
Marketing in SME's
Public Relations Strategies
Market and Industry Stakeholder Needs.
International Strategies
The Development and Utilization of Marketing Plans.
Marketing Effectiveness at the Operational and Strategic Levels.
Brand management
International and Cross-cultural Marketing
Public Relations
Sales Management
Marketing Technology
Customer Relationship Management
Neuro-marketing and Ethics in Marketing
Retailing
Sports Marketing
Human Resource Marketing
Etc.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESSES THEMES

Entrepreneurship Theory
Intrapreneurship and Corporate Innovation
Training and education for Entrepreneurship
Women and Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurial Personality
Entrepreneurship Growth and Performance
Small Businesses
Clusters
Competitiveness and Small Businesses
Project Management
Management of non-profit organizations
Corporate Social Responsibility
Managing sustainability
Etc.

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Innovation
Innovation Management

Open Innovation
New trends in Innovation Management
Etc.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT THEMES

New Theoretical Perspectives on Human Resource Management

The Changing Role of Human Resource Management
Managing Organizational Performance
Motivation
Recognition & Reward
Hiring & Firing
Recruitment
Strategic Human Resource Management
Education and Training
Training and Development
Etc.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS THEMES

e-business
Information and Strategy
Benefits From Information Systems
Knowledge Management
Globalization and Information Systems
Managing the Digital Divide
Information Systems and Security
Information, Corporate Responsibility and Ethical Issues
SMEs and Information Systems
Etc.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS THEMES

International Strategic Alliances

Globalization
International Trade and Investment
International Management Practices
Multinational and Transnational Businesses
International Business Strategy
Measuring International Business Performance
Etc.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT THEMES

Multidisciplinary Perspectives of Performance Management

Measuring / Managing Performance in Partnerships
Benchmarking
International Perspectives of Performance Management
Accountability Issues in the Management of Public Services
Etc.

PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT THEMES

Organizational Change
The New Roles and Functions of Government
Reinventing Government

Government Reforms
New Public Management
E-government
Reinventing Service Delivery
Regional Government and Governance
Restructuring, Flexibility, Consumer Choice and Accountability
Alternative Service Delivery
Privatization
Downsizing
Etc.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT THEMES

Thinking and Acting Strategically

Governance and Effective Leadership in Strategy
Strategies for Internationalisation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Global Competition and Global Strategy
Strategic Management in the Public Sector
The Evolution of Co-Operative Strategy
Strategic Alliances; Joint Ventures
New Perspectives on Strategy and Structure
Managing Intellectual Capital
Reflections on the Strategy Process
Enhancing Strategic Thinking
The Economics of Strategy
The Future of Strategic Management
Market Strategies
Etc.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT THEMES

The Supply Chain as a Network of Business Processes

Supply Chain Strategy
Change Management
Impact of Information and Communication Technologies
Supply Chain Performance Measurement
Etc.
TOURISM & LEISURE THEMES

Tourism Policy
Tourism Development and Finance
Entrepreneurship
Internal Tourism
Work and Leisure
E-Tourism
Strategic Management in Tourism, Leisure, Hospitality Industries
Local Government and Tourism Development
Human Resource Management in Tourism Sector
Training in Tourism, Leisure, Hospitality Industries
Etc.
SERVICE MANAGEMENT THEMES

Achieving and Measuring "Excellence" in Services

Service Failures and Recovery Strategies
Internationalisation of Services

Managing People in Service Organizations

Service Leadership
Cultural Dimensions of Services
Encouraging Public Private Partnerships in the Service Sector
Organizational Form and Services Development
Managing Services Demand and Capacity
Improving Service Productivity and Quality
New Services Development
Ethical Issues in Services
Global Services Strategies
Services Management in Developing Countries
Marketing Strategies for Services
Development of Knowledge-Intensive Business Services
Technology and Quality Control in Service Delivery
Innovations in Teaching and Learning in Project and Operations Management.
Etc.
MANAGEMENT IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY THEMES

International Strategy
International Finance
International Economics
International Human Resource Management
International Marketing
Multi-national Organizations
Globalization
Etc.

ORGANIZATIONA BEHAVIOR THEMES

Perception, attitudes and behaviors in organizations

Diversity Management
Emotions and Moods
Personality and Personality traits
Leadership
Motivation
Conflict and Negotiation
Power and Organizational Politics
Interpersonal Mistreatment in Organizations
Stress and Burnout
Organizational Structure and design
Decision Making
Ethics in organization
Etc.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE THEMES

Culture and Organizational Structure

Culture -in General
Cultural Change
Organizational Justice
Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Etc.
e-BUSINESS AND e-TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT THEMES

e-Business Strategies

Managing Knowledge for e-Business Management

Implementing and Leading e-Business Change
Public-Private Partnerships for e-Government Innovation
Customer Relationship Management in e-Business
Etc.
GLOBAL ECONOMY & GLOBALIZATION THEMES

World Trading System:

WTO & Regional Trading Blocs
Transition Economies
Emerging Economies
Global Competitiveness
Global Corporate Governance
Natural Resources & Environmental Issues
Ethical Issues in Global Business
Etc.
GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS & SERVICES THEMES

International Capital Flows

Exchange Rates
Currency Futures, Options & Swaps
Foreign Direct Investment
International Banking & Financial Services
Islamic Banking
Micro Loans/ Financing
Accounting Standards & Auditing
Etc.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING & BRAND MANAGEMENT THEMES

Global Marketing
Multinational Production
Emerging Trends in Consumer Behavior
Channel & Physical Distribution Management
International Pricing
Transfer Pricing Issues
International Retailing & Franchising
Intellectual Property Rights
Management of Global Brands
Etc.
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT THEMES

Cross-Border Mergers
Acquisitions & Strategic Alliances
Knowledge Management
Managing R&D in a Global Environment
Human Resource Management
Global Supply Chain Management
International Logistics, Security and Compliance Issues
Lean Production Strategy
Just-in-time (JIT) Strategy

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Etc.

SERVICE BUSINESSES IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY THEMES

IT-enabled services: e- Business; e-Governance Models; on-line education

Hospitality Business, Leisure & Tourism
Lifestyle Services; Sports & Games
Marketing of Theme Parks & Tourist Attractions
Professional Services, Law, Taxation, Consulting, etc.
Management of International Conventions & Trade Fairs
International Education Study Abroad Programs
Etc.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Information technology
Technology and Corporates
Global Technology Transfer
Technology Management
Etc.

ECONOMICS TOPIC AREAS: IN GENERAL

General Economics
Economic Methodology
Schools of Economics
Household Behavior and Family Economics
Production and Organizations
Market Structure and Pricing
Welfare Economics
Public Finance
Public Choice
Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles
Economic Policy
International Finance
International Economics
Financial Economics
Corporate Finance and Governance
Public Economics
Labor Economics
Law and Economics
Regulatory Economics
Economic Development
Development Planning and Policy
Technological Change

Measurement of Economic Growth; Aggregate Productivity

Economic Systems
Comparative Economic Systems
Other Areas of Economics
Role of Economics; Role of Economists; Market for Economists
Relation of Economics to Other Disciplines
Relation of Economics to Social Values
Sociology of Economics
Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology
Etc.

GAME THEORY AND BARGAINING THEORY THEMES

Cooperative Games
Non-cooperative Games
Stochastic and Dynamic Games
Bargaining Theory; Matching Theory
Etc.
INCOME DISTRIBUTION AND POVERTY THEMES

Personal Income, Wealth, and Their Distributions

Factor Income Distribution
Income Inequalities
Globalization and Income Inequalities
Poverty
Etc.
ANALYSIS OF COLLECTIVE DECISION-MAKING THEMES

Social Choice; Clubs; Committees

Public Choice
Associations
Economic Models of Political Processes
Special Interest Groups
Rent-Seeking
Elections, Legislatures
Voting
Political Competition
Political Ethics, Economics and Politics of Corruption
Bureaucracy; Administrative Processes in Public Organizations
Positive Analysis of Policy-Making and Implementation
Etc.
PRICES, BUSINESS FLUCTUATIONS, AND CYCLES THEMES

Price Level; Inflation; Deflation etc.

Business Fluctuations; Cycles
Forecasting and Simulation
Fiscal and Monetary Policies for Business Fluctuations
Etc.
MONETARY ECONOMICS THEMES

Monetarism
Rational Expectations Theory

Prices and Inflation

Monetary Reform
Central Bank Independence
Etc.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS THEMES

International Economic Order

Globalization: General Trade
Commercial Policy; Protection; Promotion; Trade Negotiations
Country and Industry Studies of Trade
Economic Integration
Trade and Labor Market Interactions
Trade and Environment
International Factor Movements and International Business
International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
International Migration
Multinational Firms; International Business
Etc.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE THEMES

Foreign Exchange
Current Account Adjustment
Short-Term Capital Movements
International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions
International Lending and Debt Problems
Foreign Aid
Financial Aspects of Economic Integration
Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance
Etc.
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS THEMES

General Financial Markets

Portfolio Choice
Asset Pricing
Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing
Information and Market Efficiency
International Financial Markets
Government Policy and Regulation
Financial Institutions and Services
Banks; Other Depository Institutions
Mortgages
Insurance; Insurance Companies
Pension Funds; Other Private Financial Institutions
Investment Banking; Venture Capital; Brokerage
Government Policy and Regulation
Corporate Finance and Governance
Capital Budgeting; Investment Policy
Financing Policy; Capital and Ownership Structure
Bankruptcy; Liquidation
Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance
Payout Policy
Government Policy and Regulation
Etc.

PUBLIC ECONOMICS & PUBLIC FINANCE THEMES

Structure and Scope of Government

Structure, Scope, and Performance of Government
Taxation and Other Public Revenues
Optimal Taxation
Externalities; Environmental Taxes and Subsidies
Personal Income and Other Non-business Taxes and Subsidies
Business Taxes and Subsidies
Tax Evasion
Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents
Publicly Provided Goods
National Budget, Deficit, and Debt
State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations
Etc.

LAW AND ECONOMICS THEMES

Regulatory Economics
Regulation and Business Law
Public Choice
Constitutional Economics
Rules & Institutions
Institutional Economics
Etc.

SOCIAL SCIENCE TOPIC AREAS: IN GENERAL

SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

Social Science
Sociology
Ancient and modern Languages
Literature, Philosophy, religion, visual and performing art
Linguistics
Etc.

EDUCATION AND HISTORY

Teaching strategy
Open Learning, long life learning
History of political thought
Historiography in the Modern West
History Traditions, Military and Economic History
The cold war and Decolonization and related topics in History
Etc.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL POLICY

Central government and civil service administration

Regional and devolved public administration
Social policy, Health and social care
Public sector organizations
Etc.

PSYCHOLOGY

History of Psychology
Research in Psychology and New trends in Psychology
Psychometrics and Assessment
Violence and social crime studies
Environmental Psychology
Etc.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Nationalism and identity policies

NGOs and civil culture
Political system and International politics
Modernization, Gender politics, political economy
Political Ideologies, Autocracy, Democracy and Prosperity
International Terrorism and related topics in political Science.
Etc.