David Victor

David Victor is a Professor of Management in the Department of Management at Eastern Michigan University's College of Business, where he serves as Director of International Business Programs. He teaches core courses in international business, management ethics, and business communication while leading EMU's international business initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Michigan
• M.A., University of Michigan

His research centers on conflict management, cross-cultural business communication, and international organizational dynamics within multinational corporations. He examines headquarters-subsidiary relationships, cultural dimensions of business communication, and ethical frameworks in global management. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in diversity management and expatriate training.

Recent publications reveal consistent focus on business communication pedagogy and international business education innovation. Key themes include nonverbal communication's impact on business outcomes, interdisciplinary curriculum design for global business degrees, and technology integration in communication instruction. His work demonstrates evolving emphasis from foundational cross-cultural theories toward contemporary digital learning environments.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Visiting Foreign Professorship (Graduate Level) from Instituto Tecnologico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (1992)

Dr. Victor secured six competitive grants from the US Department of Education and Canadian Federal Government to advance international business education. His extensive consulting portfolio spans three decades with major corporations including General Motors, Ford, Bayer, and IBM, focusing on cross-cultural communication systems, expatriate relocation programs, and diversity management frameworks across North America, Europe, and Asia.

As Director of International Business Programs, he pioneered EMU's Managing World Business Communication course - among the first AACSB-accredited offerings in this field - and maintains EMU's active participation in the NAFTA-related Regional Area Mobility Program (RAMP) for transnational business education partnerships.