John Okpara

John Okpara is a Professor in the Department of Management at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in global business, strategic management, and international management.

Education

• Ph.D. from New York University
• M.A. from City University of New York City College
• M.S. from State University of New York Maritime College
• BSc. from Birkbeck, University of London

Research Interests

Dr. Okpara specializes in International Business with emphasis on cross-cultural dynamics, expatriate adjustment mechanisms, and internationalization strategies. His research investigates cultural training efficacy for expatriates in Nigeria and strategic timing of global expansion in African financial institutions, contributing to scholarly discourse on cultural intelligence in multinational operations.

Recent Publications

His publication trends reveal concentrated focus on African business contexts, particularly examining cross-cultural training impacts, expatriate adaptation challenges, and internationalization pacing in emerging markets. These works consistently address cultural dimensions of global business operations with empirical studies centered on Nigerian and Chinese expatriate experiences.

Advising and Grants

No available information regarding student advising relationships or external research grant funding.