March 1-2, 2010 - Seoul, Korea - CALL FOR PAPERS About the Conference and Study TourThis conference provides a venue for scholarly interactions among academics, researchers, students, and representatives from industry and government. The theme this year is the economic, social, political and cultural environments in which today’s businesses operate. This conference is part of the international conference series that included those held in Wuhan, China (annually since 2001); Quito, Ecuador (2003); Manila, Philippines (2005); Guam (2007); Hanoi, Vietnam (2008); Nagoya, Japan (2009). What makes this conference unique is the Study Tour available for participants, starting off with a tour of Seoul city, continuing on to other parts of Korea. This is a wonderful opportunity for faculty and students to gain greater understanding of the international economy business environment and newly emerging technologies and to experience the general environment, people, culture, and customs of Korea. Conference TopicsProposals for presentations and panels (comprised of three or more related presentations) are invited in the following broad subject categories. Proposals with a special focus on e-business, small and medium enterprises, case studies and country studies are especially encouraged. Depending on paper proposals received, a session devoted to pedagogy and teaching in business and business-related disciplines and a session devoted to student papers and presentations can be organized. When necessary, an interdisciplinary session will be created.
The Conference Program will be organized so that sessions flow well and that papers in each session relate to each other. Depending on the numbers of paper presentations, we may also consider holding concurrent sessions. Plan on a 15-20 minute presentations (including questions and answers). Language used in the entire conference will be English. Non-English-speaking presenters may participate as long as they are accompanied by a competent English-translator and limit their presentation within the 15-minute time allowance. Equipment for PowerPoint presentations will be available. Suggested electronic storage media are CD/DVD-ROM and flash drives. Please save your files in a lower version of Powerpoint (with a .ppt extension) to ensure software compatibility. Conference and Study Tour RegistrationThe Conference registration fees are US$300 per person including lunch and morning and afternoon snacks on the days of the conference. Students may avail themselves of the discounted rate of US$250. You may register for the conference by completing the linked form and sending it via email to Dr. Ruane at the University of Guam, School of Business and Public Administration (ruanemcm@yahoo.com) before NOVEMBER 15, 2009. On the same form please indicate if you are interested in joining the study tour following the conference. Details of the study tour itinerary and estimated cost will be finalized by October 31st 2009 but the dates will be from March 3rd to March 6th. A tentative itinerary is as follows: All day tour of Seoul on March 3rd, perhaps including a company visit for half-day; one-day tour of Gyeongju city on March 4th; and a one-day tour of Busan city on March 5th. The study tour cost is estimated at US$900 per person and will pay for all transportation including express train from Seoul on March 4th to Gyeongju and return to Seoul on March 5th; hotel stay on the evenings of March 4th and 5th; lunches March 3-5, entrance fees and tour guide. If you will be joining the study tour please be sure to check out of our Seoul hotel in the morning of March 4th prior to the train ride to Gyeongju city. Also please schedule your outbound flight from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) any time on March 6th. You will be responsible for arranging your own transfer to the airport. Submission of Proposals and Final ManuscriptsProposals for a panel or individual presentation must be received by OCTOBER 31, 2009. All proposals are to be electronically submitted to ruanemcm@yahoo.com (Subject: Proposal for Seoul 2010). Be sure to provide contact information about author(s), including email address(es) and a brief abstract (100 words) describing your panel or presentation. Be sure to indicate the subject category to which your paper is most relevant (see code above) and include at least three keywords. You will be notified about the acceptance of your abstract before NOVEMBER 15, 2009. If your abstract is accepted, you are expected to attend the conference and present your paper or panel. Final manuscripts must be submitted to ruanemcm@yahoo.com (Subject: Manuscripts for Seoul 2010) by JANUARY 31, 2010 and will be included in the Conference Proceedings and distributed to all conference participants. Opportunity to Publish in a Peer-Reviewed JournalLike the Guam, Hanoi, and Nagoya conferences, this conference also offers you, as conference participant, with the opportunity to publish your conference paper in the Journal of International Business Research, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Allied Academies (www.alliedacademies.org). Although not all submissions will be accepted for publication, the editorial review board will give each submission its utmost consideration. For submissions not leading to publication, the board will forward you referee’s comments and information on alternative peer-reviewed journals where your revised paper may be submitted. Journal submissions must be sent to ruanemcm@yahoo.com (Subject: JIBR submission) by APRIL 30, 2010. The JIBR issue that features conference papers from the previous conference comes out in print within one year after the issue is finalized or early (February/March of the following year. JIBR is listed in Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities and carries an ISSN of 1544-0230. Conference Hotel and AccommodationsThe conference hotel is the Grand Hilton Hotel, which is centrally located in the City of Seoul. It offers easy access to transportation, shopping, and sightseeing attractions. For more information on the Grand Hilton, please visit
For March 2010, the rate for a deluxe guest room, single occupancy at the Grant Hilton Hotel is KRW181,500 (US$156), all taxes and fees included, room only/no meals. Depending on your budget, other hotels are within walking distance or a short subway or cab ride to the Grand Hilton Hotel. You may visit the following websites for more information on lodging.
Study Tour Itinerary and DescriptionClick here to view the itinerary for the study tour, March 3-5, 2010 and the descriptions of the sites visited and the activities. Estimated Cost to Conference ParticipantsParticipants from the mainland U.S. and Europe should expect to spend a total of between US$2,000 and US$3,000 to attend the 2-day conference. This amount includes the conference registration fee of US$300 (to be paid to the conference organizers), which will cover conference materials, use of conference facilities, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and lunches on March 1st and 2nd. The rest of the estimated total cost is based on roundtrip economy-class airfare, 4 nights of hotel accommodations (depending on the hotel and dates of stay) and roundtrip airport transfer by limousine bus. Please note that meals other than those listed above have not been included. Additional costs will be incurred if you are joining the Study Tour. Visa Entry to South KoreaUS-passport-holders do not require an entry visa to South Korea. Non-US-passport-holders should contact the nearest South Korean Embassy regarding any visa requirements to enter Korea. Note that the conference organizers will not apply for an entry visa on your behalf nor provide documents other than a letter that will indicate your intended participation at the conference. Contact Information of 2010 Conference Co-Chairs
Contact Information of 2010 Local Program Coodinator
ORGANIZERS AND SPONSORS OF THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ORGANIZERS OF THE STUDY TOUR
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