Center Releases 2007-2008 Annual Report

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Center Hosts Peter Drysdale, East Asia Economies Expert

On November 13, the center, along with co-sponsors, hosted Peter Drysdale, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Australian National University. Drysdale is credited with helping to launch the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) in 1989, the only regional forum in East Asia today that pursues trade and financial harmonization and liberalization and includes the United States. Drysdale visited informally with VSB faculty at a luncheon held in his honor, and then later presented a lecture on "The Rise of Asia and its Impact on America."

Center Hosts Research Presentation on Multinationals and Violent Conflict Resolution

On November 2, the center hosted a research presentation and discussion of the role of multinationals in resolving violent conflicts. Jennifer Oetzel of American University discussed how multinational enterprises and their subsidiaries can respond to violent conflict in the host countries where they operate, and how the characteristics of the firm affect the types of intervention strategies that MNEs may adopt.

Call for Papers for Business & Society Special Issue

Click here to download the call for papers for The Role of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) in the Business–Government–Society Interface.

Center for Responsible Leadership and Governance Becomes Center for Global Leadership

The Center for Responsible Leadership and Governance, which was founded in the fall of 2001, has been reconstituted as the Center for Global Leadership (CGL) to support VSB’s goal of becoming a premier global business school with a strong commitment to globalization and responsible global leadership. CGL will advance the principles of ethical and responsible global leadership for the betterment of business and society. Specifically, CGL will do the following:

• Contribute to the development of the unique international strategy of VSB, emphasizing integrated international business studies and responsible global leadership;
• Serve as a source of new ideas and innovations for VSB’s international curricular and extra curricular initiatives and programs to advance international business and responsible global leadership;
• Act as a catalyst for faculty research and innovation in international business and responsible global leadership;
• Attract global leaders to become part of the VSB and Villanova community;
• Reach out to and work with the rest of the university community and other public, private and nonprofit organizations on international programs and initiatives.

Jonathan Doh, who was inaugurated as the Rammrath Chair in International Business last spring, has agreed to lead this refocused center.

VSB Team Wins First Place at International Business Competition

A team of four VSB students—all international business co-majors—took first place at the second annual International Business University Competition held in Los Angeles. The team, made up of Brian Controneo, Sarah Cognetti, Meet Doshi, and Victoria Kent, was sponsored by the Center for Global Leadership and competed against teams from many of the top international business programs in the nation. The competition, sponsored by Loyola Marymount University and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, is held as part of the chamber's World Trade Week events, and involves developing a global market entry strategy for a specific company—in this case, Dole Foods. Daniel Wright, Assistant Professor of Management & Operations, and center director Jonathan Doh served as advisors and coaches for the team in their preparation for the competition.

Jonathan Doh Inaugurated as Rammrath Chair

The Villanova School of Business (VSB) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business. Professor Jonathan Doh, a faculty member in VSB’s management department and founding director of the Villanova Center for Responsible Leadership and Governance, is the inaugural chairholder.

Center Sponsors Business Student Trip to Nicaragua with Catholic Relief Services

With support from the center, nine undergraduate students, along with Professor James Klingler and MBA Fellow Jackie Johns, traveled to Nicaragua during spring break to gain a greater understanding of sustainable development in today’s business world. The trip was made possible due to a unique partnership between Catholic Relief Services and Villanova University, and by support from the center and the Villanova School of Business. The trip provided students with the opportunity to observe and participate in various CRS projects—including those in cooperative development and eco-tourism—  in the country. This trip was an optional experience in center director Jonathan Doh’s Global Corporate Responsibility class.