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NOVEMBER 21-22, 2013

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

GROWTH IN EMERGING MARKETS

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Call for Papers As the markets get saturated in the developed regions such as the USA, EU and Japan, business will increasingly depend on growth in emerging markets. Enterprises need to adapt to a very different world requiring new and different types of research. To be competitive and successful require the continuous upgrading of knowledge and achieving excellence with the help of high quality research. We are pleased to offer a platform to discuss the growth in emerging markets. In continuation of our previous effort to facilitate the academicians, practitioners and policy makers in dealing with the challenges of tomorrow, Superior University invites you to attend our fourth consecutive International Conference on Management Research (ICMR) in Lahore on November 21-22, 2013. The conference theme is Growth in Emerging Markets. This conference will provide a platform where leading scholars, academicians, business leaders and administrators across the globe will present their research papers, discuss and debate the issues and prospects faced by emerging markets and their solution will be explored. The conference will address the key issues including but not limited to: Role of finance, innovation, entrepreneurship, trade and risk management in the growth of emerging markets Shaping the future of business education in emerging markets and integrating the demand of corporate sector with academic curricula Reinventing strategies to steer growth in Emerging Markets Micro and Macroeconomic perspectives on emerging markets Contribution of leadership to the emerging markets Developing human capital: A tool to achieve significant growth in emerging markets Impact of diversity and cross-cultural management on growth potential Other key areas are foreign direct investment strategies, corporate social responsibility and intellectual property rights in the emerging markets This conference will provide exceptional networking opportunities for researchers, business leaders, bankers, chief learning officers, HR directors, governmental and leaders of international agencies, business school heads, from regions including Pakistan, the UK, the USA, Sweden, France, Australia, Italy, China and India. In the last years ICMR-2012, over 250 delegates presented 140 papers from the renowned institutions of countries like Pakistan, the USA, Australia, Malaysia, India, France, Italy, Kazikastan, Sweden & the UK. This year, we are expecting more delegates, research papers and institutions from more countries to participate in the conference.

The academic excellence of Superior research conferences can be witnessed from the fact that for the last three years, Azra Naheed Centre for Research and Development (ANCRD) has been providing the opportunity to the researchers through symposia, workshops, panel discussion, and trainings and finding options for international collaborations. This years conference, ICMR 2013, revolves around Growth In Emerging Markets. The conference aims to encourage the delegates from different fields of life and help them gain an understanding of the factors that trigger growth in emerging markets. This thought provoking topic invites papers to help academicians and corporate managers to increase their understanding of the factors that can contribute to the growth of the organisations in Emerging Markets. The conference will include plenary sessions on different tracks, symposia and workshops designed to share ideas and research findings. The panel discussion by international and national speakers will share their ideas, explore the issues faced by academicians and practitioners and mutual discussion will result in generating applicable solutions to these issues. The conference will provide a platform for every individual to learn from their sagacity and experiences. Besides this, it will act as a bridge between seasoned and young researchers who will ultimately add to the existing pool of knowledge. This event will create an environment which unveils new options for research. We cordially invite you at this auspicious event to learn more from each other and let us spread knowledge through sharing.

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We eagerly look forward to your participation in the fourth ICMR-2013. Participants Open to all researchers, practitioners and PhD candidates with an interest in emerging markets. Invited keynote speakers and resource persons from: 1. University of Newcastle, Australia 2. Binary University, Malaysia Papers Papers may be written in the form of an article ranging maximum 15 pages. We welcome papers from researchers at various levels and from all disciplines within the social sciences. Deadline The application for the conference is to be sent to conference@superior.edu.pk by September 10, 2013, including an abstract of maximum 500 words. The deadline for submitting papers is October 15, 2013. Papers are to be sent to the above email address in either PDF or DOC format. Submission Full Paper/ Abstract Notification of Acceptance Full papers for accepted abstracts Registration Conference Date Registration* International Participant Fee Research Student Local Participant Fee Research Student : : : : : : : : : : September 10, 2013 September 21, 2013 October 15, 2013 August 01 November 01, 2013 November 21-22, 2013 August 01 November 01, 2013 USD 250 USD 200 Rs. 5000 Rs. 3000

Submission Rules The International Conference on Management Research on Growth in Emerging Markets invites electronic submissions of abstracts/full papers which should be sent no later than September 10, 2013. 1. The application request should include the speakers name, place of work and position, the contact details including complete address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and the title of the proposed report. 2. Paper abstracts should be submitted at conference@superior.edu.pk in word or PDF format, with spacing 1.5, and up to 500 words. The abstract should outline the topic, show the purpose and the type of research and include a description of the research project indicating whether the paper is theoretical or empirical, data sources and research method, as well as the key results and principle references. Authors should identify multiple keywords in their papers and indicate the track. Applications which do not contain the main thesis of the paper or which are less than 1 page in length will not be accepted. The final decision as to which paper will be accepted as plenary or track presentations will be made as a result of the review process. 3. Authors may submit more than one paper but only one paper can be accepted as first author. However, this author can be co-author of two other submitted papers as well. 4. Papers will be evaluated by the committee and authors will be notified of acceptance/rejection by September 21, 2013. Full papers are limited to 15 typed written pages in length with spacing 1.5, (including tables and figures) excluding references. (Any paper exceeding the specified limit will not be included in the review process.) Organising Committee 1. Ms. Afshan Hameed 2. Farooq Anwar 3. Shafaat Saif 4. Adnan Rafiq 5. Khansa Irem Steering Committee 1. Prof. Dr. Sikandar Khan 2. Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal 3. Prof. Dr. Stephen Nicholas 4. Prof. Stephen Murdoch 5. Prof. Dr. Alessandro Baroncelli 6. Prof. Dr. Amir Mahmood 7. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azam Roomi 8. Prof. Dr. Omar Masood

*Included only documentation, lunch and conference charges Conference Venue The Venue for International Conference on Management Research 2013 is Superior University, Raiwind Road, Lahore.

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Scientific Committee 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Prof. Dr. Sikandar Khan Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Prof. Ulf Olsson Prof. Paula Liukkonen Prof. Dr. Omar Masood Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azam Roomi Prof. Dr. Bahudin G. Mujtaba Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ramzan Prof. Dr. Arif Sikander Prof. Dr. Syed Faizan Haider Prof. Dr. Bashir Sadiq Prof. Dr. Kamran Moosa Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem Prof. Dr. Shaukat Hussain Prof. Dr. Shahzada Nayyar Jahan Prof. Dr. Azhar Iqbal

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ICMR-2012
Emerging Markets - Role of Education, Media, Governance, Social and Industrial The third International Conference on Management Research (ICMR-2012) was organised by Superior University in collaboration with IESG, France and ICRIM, Italy in Lahore on November 29-30, 2012. The conference theme

University, said, Pakistani exporters are primarily exporting raw materials which have low profitability and they confront tough competition from global players. He suggests that research supports the fact that export of value added product can increase the exports and foreign exchange for the country. The Chairman, Superior Group of Colleges and Rector, Superior University, Chaudhry Abdul Rehman in his speech thanked H.E. Adriano Chiodi, Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan and Dr. Bessat and Mr. Marc Mercia from French Embassy for gracing the occasion and extending their support in organising the research conference. He also emphasised the role of researchers in solving todays problems faced by academicians and industrialists. He added, Superior University proudly provides a platform where researchers across the globe share their experiences with young and seasoned researchers of Pakistan. Our academic and research efforts will enhance the opportunities for the provision of quality education. Besides, research will help those people who want to solve their industrial problems. Education is like oxygen for bringing positive changes in the lives of people. In fact, the real purpose of this conference is to enrich research culture, take benefits from the experiences of international researchers and scholars and strengthen our relationship with this community for the uplift and development of Pakistan. In a nutshell, he underlined the importance of research by saying that this

was Emerging Markets - Role of Education, Media, Governance, Social and Industrial Development. The conference was attended by renowned researchers from Australia, France, Sweden, the UAE, India, Kazakhstan, the USA, the UK and different parts of Pakistan. One of the distinguishing features of the conference was the Italian and French trade forums which were attended by Italian Ambassador and diplomats, French Diplomats and many overseas Pakistani businessmen. This was the third consecutive international conference to achieve the vision of facilitating superior human beings and promoting research culture in higher education institutes in Pakistan. In welcome address, Dr. Sikander Khan, Pro Rector Superior

conference can lead towards a strong, stable and independent Pakistan.

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the masses. Three parallel workshops were also conducted by seasoned trainers. The details are as follows: 1. Women Entrepreneurship by Ms. Asa Strandberg, Former Design Director H&M, Sweden 2. Knowledge Management by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ramzan, Director Library & Information Centre for Training & Development, HEC Approved PhD Supervisor, Editor Pakistan Journal of Information Sciences 3. Research Tools and Techniques to Earn the Graduate Degree by Mujtaba, Associate Professor of Management, Nova Southeastern University, President of ILEAD Academy, LLC, Author of Coaching and Performance Management (2008) Training sessions were attended by students and faculty from different universities and participants appreciated the content and trainers. 140 papers on role of governance, education, human resource management, media, technology and social and industrial developments in emerging markets were presented by national and international presenters. Two best papers awards were given to the presenters. The conference was concluded with certificate awarding ceremony.

Prof. Dr. Malloch Hedley, IESEG, France, shared his research experiences and emphasised the role of international trade and sharing of research in the progress of both countries. He highlighted the role of education for the youth in Pakistan and appreciated the hospitality of Pakistani people. Mr. Marc Mercia, Counselor French Embassy, talked about FrancePakistan bilateral economic relations. He shared the French exports sectors and volume. He also told the audience about French investment in Pakistan in different sectors and showed willingness of French government for future investments in Pakistan. Mr. Irfan Sheikh, Senior Vice President LCCI, congratulated Superior University on organising a successful international event. He urged Italian and French government to provide support in the technology sector of Pakistan. A panel discussion was held on the role of governance in education in emerging markets. H.E. Adriano Chiodi, Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan, graced the occasion as a chief guest. In his speech, he expressed his views by saying, Education, media, governance and social and industrial development play a significance role in the development of a nation. Modern education provides access to emerging markets and he is impressed that Pakistan, a developing country, where private universities apart from typical education, provide an opportunity to its students to learn from international scholars and researchers. He was happy to see that Superior University left an impression by gathering scholars, researchers, businessmen and students in a single platform. He emphasised on the importance of education by sharing his ideas, One can confront the modern issues just because of education as it is a solution of all problems. Besides, the government, in this modern era, can make and amend their policies according to the latest trends and for the development of a nation, it is the need of the hour to educate

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International Conference on Management Research

Emerging Markets Future: Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Finance at Superior University Lahore - Pakistan (December 15-16, 2011)

International Conference on Management Research

Local & Global Challenges in Emerging Marketsat Superior University Lahore - Pakistan (December 2-4, 2010)

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Superior University, Lahore - Pakistan

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About Superior University Please click on www.superior.edu.pk for more information and registration details. Contact For further information please contact: Ms. Afshan Hameed Email: conference@superior.edu.pk

15-KM, RAIWIND ROAD, LAHORE - PAKISTAN PH: +92-42-35330361-3 FAX: +92-42-35330360 www.superior.edu.pk
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