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Baker M. Ayoun |
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Assistant Professor
360 Spidle Hall
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
Tel (334) 844-8196
Fax (334) 844-3279
bma0002@auburn.edu
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Educational Background
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
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| Ph.D. | Oklahoma State University | Hotel & Restaurant Administration |
| M.B.A. | Yarmouk University | Business Administration |
| B.B.A | Motah University | Business Administration |
Research Areas
- International hospitality operations (international diffusion of management practices; influences of top managers’ belief and value systems on managerial behavior and business practices; international HRM issues)
- Strategic management of hospitality business (competitive and corporate strategies; alliances; mergers and acquisitions; corporate culture)
- Hospitality education
Awards
- Lanphere Research Scholar Award, Oklahoma State University, 2006.
Recent Publications
Ayoun, B., & Moreo, P. (2007, in press). The Influence of the Cultural Dimension of Uncertainty Avoidance on Business Strategy Development: A Cross-National Study of Hotel Managers. International Journal of Hospitality Management.
Ayoun, B., & Moreo, P. (2008, in press). Does National Culture Affect Hotel Managers’ Approach to Business Strategy? International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Courses Taught at Auburn
NUFS 1010 Introduction to Hospitality Management
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