Expert Profile: Constantine Polychroniou

Professional Summary

Constantine G. Polychroniou is Professor-Educator of Marketing and International Business. He has a PhD from Columbia Pacific University (1992) in Business Administration with economics as a support discipline. He has worked as a management consultant for 15 years, most of those, in Europe and on projects concerning the Greek economy’s integration into the European Union. Specifically, he worked on the transformation and adaptation of trade policies to conform to the relevant Directives of the EU, following Greece’s joining the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1981. Consulting projects also included the expansion of a Cement Company into middle-eastern markets, and, advising on the formulation of marketing plans for several banks. His research interests lie primarily in international issues, ranging from cross-border market development, the effects of institutionalization on the internationalization of markets, regional integration, global governance, and, intercultural convergence. He has been active with publishing in the above areas of interest. His publications have appeared in the journal of European Planning Studies, International Journal of Economics and Business Research, Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness, Forum for Social Economics, International Review of Modern Sociology, AIB Insights, the International Economy and more. He has been an ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of International Marketing and the Journal of Marketing Education. He has repeatedly received invitations from publishers to author and publish books in international business. He has been active in the political system of Greece, advising a political party on the challenges of Greece’s economic transformation and on policy formulation. He teaches international business, and, international marketing. He has developed a course “Social Entrepreneurship: Challenges in the New Global Economy”, for the University Honors Program, which for the past ten years he has delivered in collaboration with the University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada teaching the class at both the University of Cincinnati and the University of Quebec. Every year, since 2003, he has had visiting professor assignments at ESCEM-Tours and Toulouse, France. He has also taught the class “Understanding European Business: EU Negotiations”, which involved a visit to a French school in Paris. In 1996, professor Polychroniou was honored by the Prime Minister of Greece for having supported the implementation of his government policies through one of his articles in the International Economy. In 2013, professor Polychroniou received the University of Cincinnati Honors Excellence in Teaching Award.

Education

Ph D: Columbia Pacific University California, 1992 (Business Administration)

MBA: Xavier University Cincinnati, OH, 1978 (Marketing)

(BSBA) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration : University of the State of New York New York, 1977 (Marketing)

Research and Practice Interests

Regionalization; Global governance; Institutionalization.

Positions and Work Experience

- Reviewer, JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MARKETING,

- Reviewer, JOURNAL OF MARKETING EDUCATION,

1996 - Professor-Educator of Marketing & International Business, University of Cincinnati ,

1980 -1995 Independent Consultant, Independent consultant to a variety of medium-size companies and Entrepreneurs in a variety of industries. Areas of consultation included: Market research, Marketing Planning, Executive Development, International Operations and Entrepreneurial Marketing. Consulting Advisor in Strategic & Marketing Planning with focus on New Business Development. , International Management Consultant,

1979 -1981 Marketing Instructor, University of Maryland, College of Business Administration (AFB) Athens - Greece.,

Research Support

Investigators:Polychroniou, Constantine; Mehta, Raj Government of Canada Faculty Enrichment Program 14000 Currently Under Review Type:Grant Level:Other

Publications

Published Abstracts

Polychroniou, Constantine THE IMPACT OF TRANSCULTURALISM ON INTERNATIONAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT .[Abstract]

Other Publications

Polychroniou, Constantine Comprehensive Competitiveness: New Criteria for the Contemporary Global Executive. Unpublished

Polychroniou, Constantine; Mehta, Raj The New Global Economy - Social Entrepreneurship: Sustainable and Profitable solutions to Global Challenges .

Polychroniou, Constantine G. (08-2018. ) Transculturalism and its effects on the internationalisation of markets: A conceptual framework .3 (2 ) , Journal o Cultural Marketing Strategy - Henry Stewart Publications

Polychroniou, Constantine (12-30-2013. ) The Impact of Regulatory Asymmetries in a Globalizing Environment. .Vol. 6 (No. 3 ) , International Journal of Economics and Business Research

Polychroniou, Constantine (12-2012. ) The Effects of Institutionalization on the Internationalization of Markets: A Conceptual Model of Inquiry. 6(5) , Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness

Polychroniou, Constantine (12-2008. ) Global Integration: A Strategic Prespective on the asymmetrices of globalization. . AIB Insights

Polychroniou, Constantine (2006. ) Lafarge-Aget Heracles . ecch the case for learning

Polychroniou, Constantine (2005. ) A normative approach for the harmonization of national policies to supranational frameworks with references to Greece and the European Union. .13 (No. 5 ) , European Planning Studies

Polychroniou, Constantine (03-2000. ) Information Technology Is Making Target Marketing Even More Important. 39 (321 ) , Business Administration Bulletin

Polychroniou, Constantine (11-1996. ) Grecian Yearn (Time is running out on Greece"s chances of qualifying for EMU. These reforms must be implemented immediately). X (Number 6 ) , The International Economy

Polychroniou, Constantine (1995. ) Strategy, decision - making and the organization: A prescription of survival & growth for the Greek organization. 34 (Issue 291 ) , Business Administration Bulletin

Polychroniou, Constantine (09-1995. ) Strategic Planning: Toward "coprehensive competitiveness". A concept analysis and new criteria for the contemporary corporate executive. .34 (Issue 294 ) , Business Administration Bulletin

Polychroniou, Constantine (03-1995. ) The Future of the Banking Industry and the Greek Bank. 34 (Issue 291 ) , Business Administration Bulletin

Polychroniou, Constantine (1994. ) Implications of the White Paper upon the Greek industry. .1 ((23-24) ) , Productivity Review

Polychroniou, Constantine (1991. ) U.S. and E.E.C.: A Sociopolitical Alliance and an Economic Competition. .21 , International Review of Modern Sociology

Polychroniou, Constantine (1990. ) Global Capitalism: A Prespective of Convergence. 20 , Forum for Social Economics

Honors and Awards

02-1997 Honored by the Prime Minister of Greece, His Excellency Mr. Semites, as having catalytically helped in the implementation of his government policies through my article: Grecian Yearn (Time is running out on Greece"s chances of qualifying for EMU. These reforms must be implemented immediately). International Economy, Nov/Dec 1996, Vol. X, Number 6, p. 48. Level:International Type:Leadership

Student Advising

KERESMAN, JOCELYN Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed Bad Format: 20161200

Christoforou, Tryfon Directed Individual/Independent Study Status:Completed 08-20-2010

Service

Botswana"s Consul (Advisory support on matters of trade, commercial activity and economic development between Greece and Botswana. ) Advisor Type:Community Service Level:Public 04-2007

????O??? (SOCIETY) (A newly formed political organization in Greece, whose scope is to safeguard and promote high ethical standards in government and public life. I have proposed and I am developing the plan for introducing a broad curriculum, for the Greek youth’s education, on the realities of Economic Globalization. Objective: To make the new generation as savvy about global issues and concerns as possible, thus, positioning them to better cope with, and adjust to, future international business developments. ) Advisor to the Executive Committee Type:Community Service Level:Public 03-2006

Esfigmenou religious organization (Consultation is solicited on matters of globalization and its impact on tradition, culture and value systems. Relevant affects are discussed and analyzed. ) Advisor to the Central Committee Type:Community Service Level:Public 09-2000

????O??? (SOCIETY) - Political Party (Formulated, articulated and delivered the economic policy and program in the Party"s First Economic Convention. The convention took place in central location in downtown Athens. The attendance was brisk and the reaction to the speech was favorable. ) Director of Economic Policy Type:Community Service Level:Public 04-18-2010 -04-18-2010

International Affairs Committee Committee Member Type:University Level:University 08-2014 -05-2016

UC Faculty Senate (Represent the Lindner College of Business faculty to the UC Faculty Senate. Promote the interests of the faculty keeping them abreast of UC-wide developments. ) University Senate Service Type:University Level:University 06-30-2012 -06-30-2014

University Grievance Committee (Review GRIEVANTS" and RESPONDENTS" complaints. ) Committee Member Type:University Level:University 06-30-2012 -06-30-2014

Lindner Grievance Committee (Review complaints filed by students or against them. ) Type:Departmental Service Level:Department Bad Format: 20120100

Surpension/Discmissal Appeals Committee (Review appeals filed by students. ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department Bad Format: 20120100

University International Affairs Committee (Review policies and strategies for expanding UC partnering relationships with foreign academic institutions. ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department Bad Format: 20120100

Second Reader of MBA capstone projects (Review, evaluate and recommend PASS or FAIL decisions for MBA capstone reports. ) Faculty Advisor Type:Departmental Service Level:Department Bad Format: 20100100

College Student Grievance Review Committee (Review student grievances. ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 09-21-2011 -06-01-2015

College Suspension/Dismissal Appeals Committee (Review relevant student appeals. ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 09-21-2011 -06-01-2015

Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations

ALEX PAK, S.A. (Created and delivered customized executive education seminars to a general merchandise retail chain, serving the B2C and B2B segments. The seminars are in the following areas of specialization: Business-To-Business Marketing Strategy, Strategic Marketing Management & Decision Making, Managerial Marketing, Strategic Customer Management, Marketing for Non-Marketing Professionals, and Retail Management Decision Making. ) Executive Trainer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 04-2006

VENETIS, S.A. (Help the Board evaluate business growth opportunities in Greece and in select countries of the European Union. ) Advisor to the Boards of Directors Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 03-2005

Courses Taught

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

SOCIAL ENTREPRNSHIP

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

SALES MANAGEMENT

GLOB BUS ENV

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

INTERNATIONALMKTG

SOCIALENTREPRNSHIP

B TO B MARKETING

SALES MANAGEMENT

GLOB BUS ENV

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

STDY ABRD EU

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

MKTG INDPNDENT STUD

SOCIAL ENTREPRNSHIP

B TO B MARKETING

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

Global Environment of Business

International Marketing

Global Social Entrepreneurship: Sustainable and Profitable Solutions to Global Challenges

International Marketing

Business-to-Business Marketing

International Marketing

Global Environment of Business

International Marketing

Sales Management

B TO B MARKETING

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

SOCIAL ENTREPRNSHIP

B TO B MARKETING

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

B TO B MARKETING

GLOB BUS ENV

INTERNATIONAL MKTG

SALES MANAGEMENT

Business-to-Business Marketing

International Marketing

Bus to Bus Mktg

International Mktg

Global Environment of Business

International Mktg

Sales Mgmt

Bus to Bus Mktg

Global Social Entrepreneurship: Sustainable

International Mktg

Sales Mgmt

Bus to Bus Mktg

International Mktg

Sales Mgmt

Bus to Bus Mktg

Guided Study in International Business

International Mktg

The New Global Economy - Honors

International Mktg

Bus to Bus Mktg

International Mktg

Sales Mgmt

Bus to Bus Mktg

Global Bus Env

International Mktg

The New Global Economy - Honors

Bus to Bus Mktg

International Mktg

Buyer Behavior

Global Bus Env

Marketing Strategy

Buyer Behavior

Prof Selling

Marketing Strategy

Capstone in IB

International Mktg

Sales Management

Global Bus Env

Marketing Strategy

Marketing Metrics

Marketing Strategy

PRISM II

Anal & MGmt of Sal

Anal & Mgmt of Sal

Capstone in IB

Marketing Strategy

World Mktg

Global Bus Env

Marketing Metrics

Marketing Strategy

Marketing Metrics

Marketing Strategy

PRISM II

Anal & Mgmt of Sal

Guid Stdy Prod Info

Marketing Metrics

World Mrktg

Anal & Mgmt of Sal

Guid Stdy Prod Info

Marketing Metrics

Wpr;d Mktg