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Dr. Alfred Jaeger is an Associate Professor (Post-Retirement) of Organizational Behavior at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. He has held significant administrative roles, including Academic Director of the McGill MBA Japan Program in Tokyo, and previously served as Associate Dean for the BCom Program (1988–1994), Masters Programs (1998–2004), and the School of Continuing Studies (2006–2012). He has also been a Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and held a Fulbright Teaching Fellowship in Brazil (1985). His work focuses on cross-cultural management, leadership, and organizational behavior in global contexts.
Education:
- PhD in Organizational Behavior, Stanford University, USA
- MBA, Stanford University, USA
- BSc in Industrial Engineering/Management Sciences, Northwestern University, USA
Research Interests: Prof. Jaeger explores comparative management practices across cultures, leadership and governance in global organizations, and managerial values in developing nations. He emphasizes cross-cultural approaches to negotiation, organizational change, and institutional voids in emerging markets. His work bridges cultural studies with strategic management, often analyzing how cultural differences influence business practices and managerial decision-making.
Recent Research Trends: His articles highlight themes such as leveraging cultural diversity in global organizations, institutional development strategies in Poland, Russia, and Brazil, and ethical dilemmas in BRIC firms' managerial practices. He also investigates assertiveness in cross-border negotiations and the role of personality traits in shaping outcomes.
Awards and Honors:
- 1987 'Prix d'Excellence' for Best Article in Gestion
- 2000 Best Paper Award in International Business at the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada
Advising and Grants: Prof. Jaeger has supervised several doctoral students but none are named. He led a SSHRC Research Grant (1997–2000) focusing on organizational change methods. He has also directed international linkages between McGill and institutions in Asia, Europe, South America, and the US, notably as Director of Student Exchanges (1986–2004).
Labs/Teams: He contributes to the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management, the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity, and collaborates with the McGill Executive Institute. His research often intersects with interdisciplinary teams addressing globalization challenges and ethical leadership in multinational contexts.
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