Research


My main research interests are in the human resources management and international business fields. I am also interested in issues pertaining to the use of technology in business (E-business) and in learning (E-learning).


Journal Publications
 

1. Mansour, M. and Hoshino, Y. (2001). Firm-specific Factors, Shareholding Structure and Corporate Performance of the Japanese Manufacturing Investments in Europe. Journal of Japanese Administrative Sciences, 14(3), p: 117-127. Abstract

 2. Mansour, M. and Hoshino, Y. (2002). Entry Mode Choice of the Japanese MNEs in Europe: Impact of Firm and Industrial Factors, Journal of Japanese Administrative Sciences, 15(3), p: 231-247. Abstract

 3. Mansour, M. and Hoshino, Y. (2003). An Analysis of the Determinants of the Performance of Japanese Manufacturing Investments in NAFTA, Europe and NIEs, Journal of Business Management, 10, p: 65-82. Abstract

 4. Ramady, M.A. and Mansour, M. (2006). The Impact of Saudi Arabia's WTO Accession on Selected Economic Sectors and Domestic Economic Reforms, World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2(3), p: 189-199. Abstract

 5. Achoui, M. and Mansour, M. (2007). Employee Turnover and Retention Strategies: Evidence from Saudi Companies, International Review of Business Research Papers, 3(3), p: 1-16. Abstract

 6. Razali, M.Z. and Mansour, M. (2007). The Perceived Effects of Work and Family Related Variables on Faculty Performance: An Exploratory Analysis, The Business Review, Cambridge, 9(1), p: 192-197. Abstract

 7. Mansour, M. (2008). Women Job Satisfaction in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Analysis, The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, 13(2), p: 204-208. Abstract

8. Mansour, M. and Razali, M.Z. (2008). Relationship Between Work and Family Satisfaction: A Case Study, International Review of Business Research Papers, 4(4), p: 251-278. Abstract

 



 

 

Representative Conferences

1.     Mansour, M. and Hoshino, Y. Firm-specific Factors, Shareholding Structure and Corporate Performance of the Japanese Manufacturing Investments in Europe. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Conference of the Japanese Association of Administrative Science, Isehara, Japan, November 25-26, 2000.

2.     Mansour, M. and Hoshino, Y. Entry Mode Choice of the Japanese MNEs in Europe: Impact of Firm and Industrial Factors. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Conference of the Japanese Association of Administrative Science, Nissin, Japan, November 17-18, 2001.

3.     Mansour, M. Performance of Japanese MNEs in Developed Countries: The Case of Europe and USA. Proceedings of the 2nd Conference on Administrative Sciences: Meeting the Challenges of the Globalization Age, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, April 19-21, 2004.

4.     Ramady, M.A. and Mansour, M. Saudi Arabia WTO Accession and Global Economic Reforms. Proceedings of the World Association for Sustainable Development Annual Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 21-23, 2005.

5.     Mansour, M. and Abdul-Muhmin, A.G. Online Purchase in Saudi Arabia: Incidence, Products, and Driving Factors. 1st E-Services Symposium in the Eastern Province, Khobar, Saudi Arabia, November 29-30, 2005. Full Paper

6.     Mansour, M. JV vs. WOS: A Comparison between Developed and Emerging Markets. Proceedings of the Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Biennial Conference, Paris, France, July 10-13, 2006.

7.     Achoui, M. and Mansour, M. Employee Turnover and Retention in Saudi Arabia. Proceedings of the 3rd International Business Research Conference, Melbourne, Australia, November 20-22, 2006.

8.     Mansour, M. Project HRM: Benefits and Methods. Proceedings of the 1st Project Management Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 07-11, 2007.

9.     Agourram, H. and Mansour, M. E-Learning Effectiveness and Culture. Proceedings of the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Quebec City, Canada, October 15-19, 2007.

10. Mansour, M. and Abdul-Muhmin, A.G. Attitudes Toward Domestic Tourism in Saudi Arabia. 1st Gulf Tourism and Community Forum, Al-Madina, Saudi Arabia, April 21-23, 2008.


Other Publications

1. Mansour, M., Al-Ghamdi, S. and Islam, S. (2007). Accredited Online Master of Business Administration (MBA). Technical Report submitted to the Deanship of Academic Development, KFUPM.




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