Mehmet Barca

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Barca is a distinguished Turkish academic in strategic management, currently serving as a Professor at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Political Sciences, Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi since 2015. Previously held professorial roles at Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi (2011-2015) and Sakarya Üniversitesi (2003-2011), where he also served in administrative positions including Dean and Rector. His research focuses on strategic management, organizational theories, and human resources management.

• Current affiliation: Professor, Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi
• Past roles: Rector (2015-2020), Vice-Rector (2013-2015), Dean (2011-2015)

Research Focus

His academic work explores strategic execution frameworks, organizational trust mechanisms, coopetition dynamics, and policy transfer processes. Key themes include:

• Historical evolution of management thought
• Strategic human capital utilization
• Public sector strategic challenges
• International business trust dynamics
• Integration of non-managerial workforce in strategy

Scientific Contributions

• Over 104 publications with significant SSCI/SCOPUS citations
• PI on 11 research projects (TÜBA, TÜBİTAK, UNDP)
• Co-author with leading researchers in strategic management
• Active participation in international conferences (Strategic Management Society, CMS)

His work spans theoretical advancements in management philosophy while addressing practical challenges in Turkish municipalities, export-import relationships, and knowledge economy adaptation.