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Professor Beyza Oba is a distinguished academic at İstanbul Bilgi University, where she contributes to research and teaching in business administration, strategic management, and organizational theory. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from İstanbul University (1978) and an undergraduate degree from Boğaziçi University (1973).
- Ph.D., Business Administration, İstanbul University, 1978
- Undergraduate, Business Administration, Boğaziçi University, 1973
Her research centers on Diversity and Inclusion, Alternative Organizations, and Consumer Cooperatives, with a strong focus on social and organizational dynamics in emerging economies. She explores how collective action, digital innovation, and governance shape modern enterprises and civil society initiatives.
Her recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory in examining strategic management, corporate governance, and alternative economic models in Turkey and beyond. Themes such as digital entrepreneurship, food cooperatives, and open innovation ecosystems highlight her interdisciplinary approach bridging management, sociology, and sustainability.
Her scientific contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and co-authored books. Notable works include Gender Diversity and Inclusion at Work: Divergent Views from Turkey (2022) and Food Politics, Activism and Alternative Consumer Cooperatives (2023).
She teaches a range of courses including Organization Theory, Strategic Management, and Innovation Management at both undergraduate and Ph.D. levels. She advises on organizational development and has explored strategy crafting in Turkish universities and governance in family-owned firms. Her research has been supported through academic collaborations and institutional affiliations.
Her work engages with interdisciplinary teams focusing on open source ecosystems, digital commons, and social entrepreneurship. She collaborates with scholars across Turkey and internationally on critical management studies, digital innovation, and sustainable business models.
