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Arthur Kraft is a Professor holding the George and Barbara Bush Chair in International Business at The George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics, Chapman University. He served as dean of the college from January 1, 2006, to July 31, 2012, following prior deanships at Georgia Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, and West Virginia University.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science, Saint Bonaventure University (1966, magna cum laude)
- Master of Arts in Economics, State University of New York at Buffalo (1969)
- Ph.D. in Economics, State University of New York at Buffalo (1970)
Dr. Kraft's research focuses on managerial economics, corporate strategy, and global strategic management, with significant contributions to organizational behavior through studies on team building, leadership, and motivation. His work extends to strategic frameworks for quality and competitiveness, published in journals including the Journal of Finance and Review of Economics and Statistics.
He has held pivotal roles in academic governance, notably serving as chair of AACSB International's board of directors (2006-2007) and leading accreditation committees globally. His leadership included co-directing the MBA Association for Working Professionals (1999-2010) and extensive involvement in EQUIS accreditation through EFMD.
While overseeing institutional research initiatives during his deanships, no specific personal research grants or advisee relationships are documented in the source material.
