Personal Information

Name: Abdulwahab Said Shaya Al-Gahtani 

Rank: Associate Professor

                                                Mailing Address:                               

                                                King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
                P.O. Box 1826
                Dhahran 31261
                Saudi Arabia

                                                Personal Contact: 

                                                Office:     +966-3-860-1651               
                Fax:         +966-3-860-2544               

                E-Mails: 

gahtania@kfupm.edu.sa   

                asalka@yahoo.com 

                abdulwahab.alkahtani@gmail.com 

Summary of Major Achievements

               1.             Designed with a Team of Experts from KFUPM the National Center for WTO  Affairs Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2004-2005. 

2.             Worked with a Team of Experts to Develop King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals' Strategic Plan, 2003-2004.

3.        Participated in the Development of Human Resources Management Major at the College of Industrial Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), 2002-2003.

4              The Establishment of Marketing Major for the College of Management  Sciences and Planning, King Faisal University, 2001.

5.           The Development of Management and Marketing Courses for the Community College, King Faisal University, 2000.

6.           The Translation of Course Description into English for Management and  Marketing Courses Taught at the College of Management Science and Planning, King Faisal University, 1999

Educational Background

·          Ph.D. (1998) Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from the University      of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA.

 Dissertation: Organizational Commitment: Across National        Comparison of Employees in Saudi Petrochemical Companies.

                Major: Organization Theory and Policy (OTP)

                Minor: Human Resources Management (HRM)

·          MBA (1989) Master of Business Administration from the California State University at San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, USA.

                General: Business Administration

                Concentration: Marketing Management

·          B.S. (1985) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the                                            University of LaVerne, California, USA.

                Major:     Business Administration

                Minor:     Marketing     

Employment

·                May 2008-Present: Associate Professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

·                January 2002-May 2008: Assistant Professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

·                June 1998 to January 2002: Assistant Professor at King Faisal University.

·                January 1991 to December 1992: Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas in the Management Department.

·                February 1989 – June 1998: Lecturer at King Faisal University

·                April 1986 – February 1989: Teaching Assistant at King Faisal    University.

·                July-August 1974: Community Services Summer Trainee at Arabian Oil Company Ltd. in Al-Khafji.

·                September 1977 – September 1980:  Inspector at the Saudi Arabian Customs Department at Al-Kahfji Customs Department.

·                August 1976 – August 1977: Library Assistant at King Faisal Central                     Library in Dammam.

International Assignment by King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

·                Head of KFUPM Scientific and Cultural Delegation to Japan 9-18 February 2010.

·                Head of the KFUPM negotiating team with Japan International Cooperation Center March 9, 2010.

                Management and Marketing Courses Delivered Locally and Globally

·                Business Policy (MGT 449) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (January 2002-Present).

·                Organizational Behavior (MGT 410) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (January 2002-Present).

·                The Principles of Management (MGT 301) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (January 2002-Present).

·                Organization Theory and Design (MGT 580) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, MBA Program (2004-2005).

·                Strategic Management (MGT 511) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, MBA Program (2004-2005).

·                Change and Organizational Development (MGT 425) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (2002-2004).

·                Business Communication (MGT 333) at the University of North Texas (1991-1993), Communicating in Business, Undergraduate Program.

·                Strategic Human Resources Management (MGMT 703) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009-2010).

·                Compensation Management (MGMT 812) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009-2010).

·                Staffing and Selection (MGMT 802) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009-2010).

·                Training and Development of Human Resources (MGMT 807) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009-2010).

·                Business-To-Business (MRKT 735) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009).

·                Strategic Management (MGMT 690) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009).

·                Cross-Cultural Promotional Concepts and Practices (INTL 740) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009).

·                Human Resources Policies and Procedures (MGMT 875) at the New York Institute of Technology in Bahrain (2009).

·                Human Resources Management (MGMT 702) at New York Institute of Technology in Dammam (2002-2003), MBA Program.

·                Marketing Management (MRKT 601) at New York Institute of Technology in Dammam (2002-2003), in the MBA Program,

·                Organizational Behavior (MGMT 605) at New York Institute of Technology in Dammam (2002-2003), MBA Program.

·                Marketing Research (MKRT 705) at New York Institute of Technology in Dammam 2002-2003), MBA program.

·                Multinational Business Management (INTL 725) at New York Institute of Technology in Dammam (2002-2003), MBA program.

·                Consumer Behavior (MKT 577) at the Institute of Public Administration in Dammam (2005-2006).

·                Sales Promotion (MKT 560) at the Institute of Public Administration in Dammam (2005-2006).

·                The Principles of Business Administration at King Faisal University (1998-2001).

·                Marketing Research at King Faisal University (2000).

·                Strategic Management at King Faisal University (2000-2001).

·                Contract and Negotiation at King Faisal University (2000).

·                Pricing Management at King Faisal University (2002).

·                Concepts in Business Management at King Faisal University (1999-2001), Undergraduate Program

                Committees

·                Representative of the College in the Students Exchange Program Committee, University level (2010, 2011).

§                Representative of Management and Marketing Department in the Software Procurement Committee (2010).

§                Member of Ad Hoc Committee for Faculty Promotion, University level (2010)

§                Member of Standing and Readmission Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2007-2010).

·                Coordinator of SAITECH Media Committee (2009-2010)

·                Chairman of Ad Hoc Procurement Committee, University level (2010)

·                Chairman of MBA Standing Committee, College level (2009/2010; 2010/2011).

·                Member of SAITECH Media Committee (2008-2009)

·                Member of the Internal Auditing Committee, University level, (2008-2009)

·                Member of VIP Ad Hoc Committee, University level 2008.

·                Member of the Management Department Textbook Committee, College level (2006-Present)

·                Member of MBA College Standing Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, College level (2005-2006).

§                Member of Standing and Readmission Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2002-2006).

·                Member of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals’ Strategic Plan Committee, University level (March 2004-June 2005), Task is complete.

·                Member of Human Resource Ad-hoc Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2004).

·                Chairman of the Curriculum Committee at the College of Industrial Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, College level (2004-Present).

·                Member of Saudization Adhoc Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (January 2004-Sept. 2005).

·                Member of Convocation Ad-hoc Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2004).

·                Member of Faculty Procession Ad-hoc Subcommittee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2003, 2004).

·                Member of University Public Relation Strategic Adhoc Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (February 2004-Present).

·                Member of Housing Standing Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (Sept. 2003- Sept. 2005).

·                Chairman of Housing Subcommittee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2004).

·                Member of Housing Subcommittee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2005).

·                Chairman of the Career Day Subcommittee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (October 2003-September 2004).

·                Member of Open Day and Profession Day Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University level (2003-Present).

·                Member of Curriculum Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Department level (2002-Present).

·                Chair of Textbook Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Department level (2003-2004).

·                Member of Textbook Committee at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Department level (2002-2003; 2004-2005).

·                Member of Ad hoc Publicity Committee for CIM’s International Conference in 2004 at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, College level (2002-2003).

·                Chairman of Library Committee at King Faisal University, College level (2000-2001).

·                Chair of Community Services Committee at King Faisal University, College level (1999-2000).

·                Member of Promotion Committee at King Faisal University on the GCC Conference on Opportunities and Challenges that Face Gulf Council Countries, College level (2000).

·                Member of Alumni Committee at King Faisal University, College level (1989).

·                Chairman and Member of Seven Previous Committees in Different Areas at King Faisal University, College and University levels (1986; 1989; 1990). 

Research Specialization     

·              Human resources training in many areas in management and marketing

·              Customers' relationships training

·              Performance appraisal

·              TQM and Six Sigma

·              WTO strategic issues

·              Merger and acquisition

·              Strategic planning

 Consultations 

·                      Designed with a team of experts from KFUPM the National Center for WTO Affairs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2004-2005).

·                      Worked with a team of experts to develop King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals' Strategic Plan (2003-2004).

·                      Designed with a team of experts from California State University at        San Bernardino, USA, the marketing strategy of Aware Real Estate Development in Riverside, California (1987).

·                      Designed with a team of experts from the California State University at San Bernardino, the National Marketing Strategy of Sand and Gravel Blades in Redlands, California (1987).

·                      Conducted with a team of professionals a collective bargaining analysis at Honeywell International to help it resolve its problematic motivational issues at its Mexico plant, Plano, Texas, USA (1992)

Training Expertise and Qualifications

·                MBO and results workshop for trainers of the Ministry of Education in Musqat, Oman, March 28-30, 2009.

·                Maher Training Program for job seekers (Marketing Program), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dammam, Dec. 2008-Present.

·                Training of sales representatives at Al-Rashed Groups April 4-5, 2009.

·                Training of supervisors and managers at Al-Rashed Groups January 28-29,           2009.

·                A licensed trainer by AIMS International in 2004.

·                Certified and licensed trainer by Human Resource Fund for job seekers, 2004.

·                Training on workforce arbitration, Denton, Texas, USA  

                 (1992-1993).

·                Training in conducting SWOT Analysis, Dallas, Texas

                  (1991).

·                Training on collective bargaining and arbitration at

              Honeywell International,  Plano, Texas (1992).

·                Trained on managing change and development, Denton, Texas, USA (1992).

Professional Expertise

·                      Management of Privatization in Saudi Arabia.

·                      Management of Merger and Acquisition.

·                      Management of Organizational Restructuring and Design.

·                      The WTO Agreements Impact on Developing Countries.

·                      Management of Change and Organizational Development.

·                      Building the Strategy of the Saudi National Center of WTO Affairs in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

·                      Management of Downsizing and its Impact on Organizational Performance.

·                      Strategic Planning and SWOT analysis.

·                      Consultations in various areas in Strategic Management and Human Resources Development such as planning, training, work Diversity, Organizational Culture, and Change and Development.

·                      Expert in Arbitration and Negotiation of Professional Corporations.

Awards, Recognition, and Scholarships     

·                      Outstanding Faculty Recognition, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

·                      Outstanding Faculty Recognition, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2003.

·                      Recognition Awards of Excellent Management of the Saudi Students’ Club and School at NorthTexas Area, 1994-1998.

·                      Awards from the Saudi Educational Mission to the USA on the Excellent Management of the Saudi Students' Club and school at the University of North Texas, 1992-1998.

·                      Three Awards of Recognition from the University of North Texas on the International Day Activities at the University, 1993-1995.

·                      Award of Recognition from the Mayor of Denton, Texas on my Significant Contribution to the International Week at the University of North Texas, 1993       

·                      High Achievement Fulbright Scholarship, 1992.

·                      Educational Scholarship from Getty Oil Company (Later Texaco Oil Company), 19980-1985.

Professional Memberships

·                      Member of the Editorial Board of Competition Forum, USA, 2006-Present.

·                      Member of the Editorial Board of Arab and Muslim Media Research, UK, 2006-Present.

·                      Member of Media and Communication Society, Saudi Arabia, 2005-Present.

·                      Member of the Academy of Management, USA, 2002-Present.

·                      Member of the Arabian Society for Human Resource Management (ASHRM), Saudi Arabia, 2001-Present.

·                      Founder and Member of the Saudi Cancer Foundation, Saudi Arabia, 2002-Present.

·                      Member of the Transition Team of the Saudi Cancer Foundation, 2000-2003.

·                      Member of the Advisory and Editorial Board of the Journal of Promotion Management, USA, 2001-Present.

·                      Coordinator of the Middle East and North Africa Track in the International Academy of Business Disciplines, USA, 2001-Present.

·                      Member of the Alumni Association at the University of North Texas, USA, 1998-Present.

·                      Member of Alpha Beta Sigma at the University of North Texas, USA, 1995 Present.

·                      Member of the American Society for Competitiveness, USA, 1995-Present.

·                      Member of the International Academy of Business Disciplines, USA, 1995-Present.

Course Coordination

        King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)

·                   Participated in the development of the human resource management major at the College of Industrial Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), 2002-2003.

        King Faisal University (KFU)

·                   The establishment of a marketing major for the College of Management Sciences and Planning, King Faisal University (KFU), 2001.

·                The development of management and marketing courses for the Community College, King Faisal University (KFU), 2000.

·                   The translation of course description into English for management and marketing courses taught at the College of Management Science and Planning, King Faisal University (KFU), 1999.

Research

Research Interests

                          ·           Knowledge Management as a Strategic Choice.

                          ·           Internet Use and Business Performance

                          ·           WTO and Saudi Businesses

                          ·           Strategic Planning and Corporate Performance

                          ·           Privatization Issues

                          ·           Business Ethics and Organizational Performance

                          ·           Human Resources Development in the 21^st Century

                          ·           Training and Sustainable Competitive Advantage

                          ·           Change and Organizational Development

                          ·           Performance and Competitiveness in Global Markets

                          ·           Restructuring Saudi Companies

                          ·           Merger and Acquisition

                          ·           Organizational and Job Loyalty

                          ·           Organizational and Job  Involvement

                          ·           Motivating Employees in Private Sector.

                          ·           Improving Productivity in Private Sector.

                          ·           Behaviors of Employees in the Private Sector.

                          ·           Issues in Leadership.

                          ·           The Improvement of Training Programs in GCC Countries.

Projects

A.                   Sponsored Research Projects

1.       The Effect of the Global Economic Crisis on the Employment in the Private Sector in Saudi Arabia. A project sponsored by the Human Resources Development Fund 22 August, 2009-22 August 22, 2010.

Role: Project manager and investigator

2.       The Predictors of Managerial Values on Corporate Social Responsibility: An Empirical Study of Saudi Firms (September 1-February 28, 2011, at the University Level).

Role: Principle Investigator

3.       The Status and Needs of Research and Development in Saudi Arabia (March 1, 2008-August 31, 2009, at the University level).

Role: Principle Investigator

                            4.     The Creation of Strategic Competitiveness in the New Millennium:                                         Internet Usage by Saudi Businesses (September 2005-Febraury                                               2007, at the University level).

Role: Member of the Investigating Team

                            5.     Ethical Values of Graduate and Undergraduate Business Students in   Saudi     Universities (2004-2005, at the College level).

Role: Principle Investigator

                            6.     The Establishment of the National Center of the WTO Affairs in Saudi Arabia       (2004-2005, at the University level). Sponsored by the Council of Chambers of            Commerce and Industry.

Role: Member of the Investigating Team

                            7.     The Impact of Sophisticated Strategic Planning on the Performance                      of Saudi Businesses (2004-2005, at the University level).

Role: Principle Investigator

                            8.     Capacity of Public and Private Institutions for Education and Training. A project   sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh for the Riyadh                Economic Forum (2003, at the University level).

Role: Member of the Investigating Team

B.                   Non-sponsored Research Projects

1.       Perceptual Ethical Values of Business and Engineering Students in Universities in Saudi Arabia (Published).

2.                   Measuring Service Quality at King Fahd International Airport     (Published).         

C.                   Research Proposals

1.       The Status and Needs of Research and Development in Saudi Arabia (Under Approval, at the University level).

2.     Ethical Values of Graduate and Undergraduate Business Students in                   Saudi     Public Universities.

Publications        

A.                         Refereed Journals

1.     Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,“The Perceived Determinants of Investment in R&D: An Empirical Investigation of Manufacturing Firms in Saudi Arabia”, Journal of International Business and Economics, 2010

2.     Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,“Barriers of Internet-Based Marketing Communications: An Empirical Investigation of Saudi Manufacturing Firms”, Competition Forum, 2010, 8(2).

3.     Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,"The Experience of CIM with the TQM", In the Proceedings of the Saudi Electricity Company’s Thirteenth Annual Forum on TQM, Abha, Saudi Arabia, Mach 10-11, 2009.

4.       Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,“Ethical Values of Graduate and Undergraduate Business Students in Saudi Public Universities”, Review of Business Research, 2008, 8(6):50-57.

5.     Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,“The Effect of Sophisticated Strategic Plans on the Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises (SMMEs) in Saudi Arabia”, International Journal of Strategic Management, 2008, 8(2): 66-74.

6.     Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,"A Strategic Concern: A Review of Possible Impacts of WTO Agreements on Health and Food Security in Saudi Arabia", Competition Forum, 2008, 6(2): 287-293.

7.     Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,"Perceptual Ethical Values of Business and Engineering Students in Universities in Saudi Arabia", International          Journal of Business Research, Volume 6, No. 7(2007), Page: 19-27.

8.       Sohail, M. Sadiq and Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.," Measuring Service

Quality at King Fahd International Airport", International Journal of Services and Standards, 2005, Volume 1, No. 4 (2005), Page: 482-493.

9.     Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,"The Development of Human Resources in Saudi  Arabia: A Study of  Factors Influencing Participative Management in Decision Making", Alta'awon AlSinae'(Arabic version), 87 (January 2002), Page: 39-67.

10.  Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,"Involvement of Employees and Their Personal         Characteristics in Saudi Construction Companies", The International Journal of     Commerce and Management, Volume 10, No. 3/4 (2000), Page: 67-78.

B.  Refereed Papers in Conference Proceedings

11.  Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,“Diagnosis and Improvement of the Strategic             Weaknesses of Saudi Companies”,  The Second Conference of       Administrative Sciences “Global Challenges”, sponsored by the College                             of Industrial Management at King Fahd University of Petroleum and                   Minerals April 19-12, 2004: 3-25.

C.    Refereed Papers in Research Books

12.  Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,"Internet-Based Marketing Communication and the Performance of Saudi Businesses", In Business Research Yearbook: Global Business Perspectives, AlKhafaji and Marjorie (eds.), Volume 13 (2006), Beltsville, MD: International Graphics: 348-353.

D.       Non-Refereed Papers in Conference Proceedings

13.    Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S. "The Human Side of Leadership”, Eastern Province Emirate Forum, The Proceeding of Leadership Responsibility in Services, March 16-17, 2009.

14.    Al-Kahtani, Abdulwahab S.,"The Experience of CIM with the TQM", In the  Proceedings of the Saudi Electricity Company’s Thirteenth Annual Forum on TQM, Abha, Saudi Arabia, Mach 10-11, 2009.

15.     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 Proceedings, Eastern Province Emirate Forum   

       Proceedings, February 26-28, 2006, Page: 177-203.

16.     Al-Kahtani, 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 10^th  

       Conference Proceedings in Kuwait, Volume 10, December 3-4, 2005.  

       Organized by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC), Page: 1-   

       33.

Professional Activities

                                        Conference Organization

·                    The Chair and Organizer of the Middle East and North Africa Track in     the International Academy of Business Disciplines Annual Conference           (IABD, 2002-Present).

Educational and Skills Presentation  

·                    Sharpening the Skills of Real Estate Marketing Agents. It was at Al-       Hussan Training Center, Dammam, 2006.

·                    The Ministry of Education, Management Skills: "The Human Side of       Management", 2005.

·                    Globalization and Saudi Arabia, Educational Lecture, College of             Teachers, Dammam, 2005.

·                    The Human Resources Fund Work Values, Skills, and Ethics Track for                 Job Seekers, 2004-2005.

Review of Journal Research and Conference Papers

·                      King Abdulaziz University (10 Papers)

·                      King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (18 Papers).

·                      King Faisal University (1 Paper)

·                      Taibah University (3 Papers)

·                      Institute of Public Administration (8 Papers)

·                      The Academy of Management (5 Papers)

·                      Um Al-Qura University (1 Paper)

·                      Technical College, Dammam (I Paper)

Conference and workshops

April 4^th, 2010                       Attendance of Workshop on Development of Rubrics at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

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