Personal Information

Name: Abdulwahab Saeed Al-Kahtani

Profession: Faculty at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, College of Industrial Management, AACSB accredited, Management & Marketing Department.
University Degree: Doctor of Philosophy ( Ph.D) from the University of North Texas in the United States of America

Rank: Assistant Professor

Contact address:
Dr. Abdulwahab Saeed Al-Kahtani
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
P. O. Box 1826
Dhahran 31261
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Telephones:
Work : (03) 860-1651
Secretary : (03) 860-2130
Fax : (03) 860-2544

E-Mails:
Yahoo : asalka@yahoo.com
Work : gahtania@kfupm.edu.sa

Education:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Business Administration from the University of North Texas in the United States of America in 1998.
General : Business Administration
Major : Organization Theory and Policy (OTP)
Minor : Human Resources Management (HRM)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California State University at San Bernardino in 1989.
General : Master of Business Administration
Major : Marketing Management

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.Sc. Business Administration) from the University of LaVerne in California in the United States of America in 1985.
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Marketing

Work and Academic Experiences:

• Assistant Professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals from January 2002 to Present

• Assistant Professor at King Faisal University from June 1998 to January 2002

• Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas in the Management
Department from January 1991 to December 1992

• Lecturer at King Faisal University from February 1989 to June 1998

• Teaching Assistant at King Faisal University from April 1986 to Present February 1989

• Community Services Trainee at Arabian Oil Company Ltd in Al-Khafji from July to August 1974

• Inspector at the Saudi Arabian Customs Department at Al-Kahfji Customs
Department from September 1977 to September 1980

• Library Assistant at King Faisal Central Library in Dammam from August 1976 to August 1977

Published Research Papers in Refereed Journals

• AlKahtani, Abdulwahab S. Perceptual Ethical Values of Business and Engineering Students in Universities in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Business Research, 2007, 7(6): 19-27.

• Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S. Internet-Based Marketing Communication and the Performance of Saudi Businesses. Business Research Yearbook: Global Business Perspectives, Volume 13, 2006, Beltsville, MD: International Graphics.

• AlKahtani, Abdulwahab S. The GCC Industry Competitiveness to Cope with Global Challenges: Review and Development in Competitiveness Capabilities. A Working Paper Presented in the GCC Industrialists 10th Conference in Kuwait, December 3-4, 2005. Organized by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC).

• Sohail, M. Sadiq and Al-Gahtani, Abdulwahab S. Measuring Service Quality at King Fahd International Airport. International Journal of Services and Standards, 2005, 1(4): 482-493.

• AlKahtani, Abdulwahab. The Development of Human Resources in Saudi Arabia: A Study of Factors Influencing Participative Management in Decision Making, Altaawon (Arabic version), January 2002, vol. 87.

• AlKahtani, Abdulwahab. Global competitiveness Issues: Involvement of Employees and Their Personal Characteristics in Saudi Construction Companies. The International Journal of Commerce and Management, November 2000, vol. 10 (3/4).

• AlKahtani, Abdulwahab. Human Resources Development in Saudi Arabia. The Fourth Meeting of Human Resources Development. The Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry, December 23-25, 2002.

Research Papers in Progress:                                                                            

• The Status and Needs of Research and Development in Saudi Arabia.

• The Impact of Sophisticated Formal Strategic Plans on the Performance of Saudi Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises (SMMEs).

Management and Marketing Courses Taught:

• Business Communication at the University of North Texas (1991-1992).
• The Principles of Management at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and King Faisal University.
• Organization Theory and Design (MBA).
• Strategic Management at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and King Faisal University (MBA).
• Organizational Behavior at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and King Faisal University.
• Change and Organizational Development at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
• The Principles of Business Administration at King Faisal University.
• Marketing Management at New York Institute of Technology.
• Marketing Research at King Faisal University.
• Contract and Negotiation at King Faisal University.
• Pricing Management at King Faisal University.
• Concepts in Business Management at King Faisal University.

Memberships at Academic and Professional Organizations:

• Member of the Editorial Board of Competition Forum (June 2006-Present).
• Member of Media and Communication Society in Saudi Arabia (May 2005-Present).
• Member of the Academy of Management (October 2002-Present).
• Member of the Arabian Society for Human Resource Management
(ASHRM) (2001-Present).
• Member of the Saudi Cancer Foundation (Under Registration) (2002-
Present).
• Member of the Advisory and Editorial Board of the Journal of Promotion
Management (2001-Present).
• Coordinator of the Middle East and North Africa Track in the
International Academy of Business Disciplines (2001-Present).
• Member of the Alumni Association at the University of North Texas (1998-
Present).
• Member of Alpha Beta Sigma (1995-Present).
• Member of the American Society for Competitiveness Since 1995.
• Member of the International Academy of Business Disciplines (1995-
Present).

Marketing Research Projects Accomplished in the USA:

• Marketing Strategy for Bell Helicopter in Southern California with a
Team of MBA Students in 1987.
• Real Estate Assessment of Sunnymead Area in Riverside, California in
1987.
• The Aware Development Project by Aware Development Real Estate
Company in 1987.

Awards, Recognition, and Scholarships:

• Outstanding Faculty Honor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (2003).
• Three Awards of Recognition from the University of North Texas on
International Activities.
• Award of Recognition from the Mayor of Denton, Texas on International
Week Participation at the University of North Texas.
• Awards of Excellent Management of the Saudi Students’ Club and School
in North Texas Area from 1994-1998.
• Awards from the Saudi Educational Mission to the USA (1992-1998)
• High Achievement Fulbright Scholarship in 1992.
• Educational Scholarship from Getty Oil Company (Texaco Oil) (1980-
1985).

Programs Development:

• The Development of Human resource Management Major at the College of Industrial Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
(2002- 2003).
• The Establishment of Marketing Major at King Faisal University 2001.
• The Development of Management and Marketing Courses for the Community
College at King Faisal University 2001.
• The Translation of Course Description into English 1999.

Committees:

• Member of Standing and Readmission Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2007-Present).
• Member of the Management Department Textbook Committee (2006-Present).
• Member of MBA College Standing Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2005-2006).
• Member of Standing and Readmission Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2002-2006).
• Member of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals’ Strategic Plan Committee (March 2004-June 2005), Task is complete.
• Member of Human Resource Ad-hoc Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2004).
• Chair of the Curriculum Committee at the College of Industrial Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals since September 2004.
• KFUPM’s Strategic plan Development Committee 2003-Present (Member).
• Saudization Adhoc Committee (Memebr, January 2004-Present).
• Faculty Procession Subcommittee (Member, 2003, 2004).
• University Public Relation Strategic Adhoc Committee (Member, February 2004-Present).
• Housing Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
(Member, 2003-Present).
• Chair of the Career Day Subcommittee (Chair, October 2003- Present).
• Open Day and Profession Day Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum
and Minerals (Member, 2003-Present).
• Curriculum Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
(Member, 2002-Present).
• Standing and Readmission Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Member, 2002-Presnet).
• Textbook Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
(Member, 2002-Present).
• Ad hoc Publicity Committee for CIM’s International Conference in 2004 at
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Member, 2002-Present).
• Library Committee at King Faisal University (Chair, 2000-2001).
• Community Services Committee (Chair, 1999-2000).
• Promotion Committee on the GCC Conference on Opportunities and Challenges that Face Gulf Council Countries (Member, 2000).
• Alumni Committee at King Faisal University (Member, 1989).
• Seven Previous Committees at King Faisal University in Different Areas.

Conferences, Forums, and Workshop Experience:

• Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S. The Role of Educational Institutions and Media in Developing the Sense of Loyalty and Citizenship, Citizenship Forum in the Eastern Province Emirate, February 26-28, 2006, Forum Proceeding: 177-203 .

• AlKahtani, Abdulwahab S. A Presentation on the “Accession of Saudi Arabia to the WTO and its Consequences”, The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dammam, Election Campaign for ALWATANI Group, Dhahran International Airport, February 13, 2006.

• AlKahtani, Abdulwahab S. The GCC Industry Competitiveness to Cope with Global Challenges: Review and Development in Competitiveness Capabilities. A Working Paper Presented in the GCC Industrialists 10th Conference in Kuwait, December 3-4, 2005. Organized by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC).

• Participation in Tom Peters’ Re-Imagining Leadership Workshop 2005.

• Training Job Seekers by Human Resources Fund Workshop Tracks 1 & 2 at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2005.

• Participation in Tom Peters’ Re-Imagining Leadership Workshop, 2004.

• Al-Madinah Al-Monawarah First Investment Meeting in May 18 (Keynote Speaker on the investment environment in Al-Madinah)

Role: Paper Presenter and Keynote Speaker

• I attended Tom Peters’ Workshop in Bahrain in March 2004. (22 February 2004).

• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Educational, Workshop: Coordination of Multi-Section Courses and Multiple-Choice Exams (22 February 2004).

Role: Presenter of Essay Exams

• Academy of Management Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana (6-11 August
2004).

Role: Session Chair and Editor of Papers on Business Policy and Strategic
Management.

Role: Reviewer of Papers.

• Riyadh Economic Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (6-8 October 2003).

Role: Participant with a Sponsored Paper by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Education and Training in Saudi Arabia.

• Academy of Management Conference in Seattle, Washington (1-6 August,
2003).

Role: Session Chair and Editor of Papers on Entrepreneurship Process.

Role: Reviewer of Papers.

• American Society for Competitiveness Conference in Los Angeles, California
(9-13 Oct. 2002).

Role: Session Chair of Rethinking the Future of Organizations and Discussant
of Papers on Global Marketing Strategies.

Research Paper Presented:
AlKahtani, Abdulwahab. Organizational Loyalty of Saudi Employees in
Saudi Organizations. Journal of Global Competitiveness, October 2002, 10 (2).

• Speaker at the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) workshop in Riyadh in March 2002.
Speech: The Role of the Media in Investment Environment (2002).

• The International Academy of Business Disciplines Conference in
Orlando, Florida (April 5-8, 2001).

Role: Chair of One Session and Discussant of Papers on Work Diversity
as well as Coordinator of the Middle East and North Africa Track

• The International Academy of Business Disciplines Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada (March 30-April 2, 2000).

Role: Chair of Two Sessions and Editor of Papers on Global Issues
• American Society for Competitiveness Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (21-
23 October 1999).

Role: Session Chair and Discussant of Papers on Global Management and
Global Marketing.

Research Paper Presented:
AlKahtani, Abdulwahab. Global Competitiveness Issues: Involvement of Employees and Their Personal Characteristics in Saudi Construction Companies. The International Journal of Commerce and Management, November 2000, 10 (3/4).

• American Society for Competitiveness Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma
(22-25 Oct. 1997).

Role: Session Chair and Discussant of Papers on Competitive Planning in the
Global Markets

• American Society for Competitiveness Conference in Chicago, Illinois
(14-16 Oct. 1995).

Role: Session Chair and Discussant of Papers on Marketing in Russia

Research Interests:

• Restructuring Saudi Companies
• Merger and Acquisition
• Organizational and Job Loyalty
• Organizational and Job Involvement
• Motivating Employees in Private Sector
• The Concept and Practice of Saudization
• Improving Productivity in Private Sector
• Marketing Research Issues
• Behaviors of Employees in Private Sector
• Privatization in Saudi Arabia
• Change and Organizational Development
• Issues in Leadership
• The Improvement of Training Programs in GCC Countries
• Curriculum Development