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David Foord

Associate Professor
University of New Brunswick
Management

Sessions in which David Foord attends

Friday 16 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
18:00
18:00 - 19:00 | 1 hour
Conference wideInformal Social

Saturday 17 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:30 | 1 hour

Come say hi to your fellow conference attendees and enjoy our hot breakfast with a wide selection of sweet, salty and healthy options.

8:30
8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
case studies

Discussant/Discutant: Eric Dolansky (Brock University)Neighbourhood Entrepreneurship: The Story of the Fernwood CollectiveAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): William Holmes (Royal Roads University) & Amy Zidulka (Royal Roads University)Walker Farms Inc.: Launching A2 Protein MilkAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Colleen Sharen (Western University)THE CHALLENGE OF STAYING IN STYLE: A.I. AT LEVI STRAUSS AND CO.Author(s)/Auteur(s): Shabab Chowdhury ...

10:15
10:15 - 11:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
case studiesDivisional speaker

Eric Dolansky, Editor-in-chief of the Case Research Journal (NACRA). Associate Professor of Marketing.The North American Case Research Association (NACRA); Goodman School of Business, Brock University The teaching case research domain has become increasingly diverse, with various case study types and publication outlets. This raises a question of what counts as quality and impact in the scholarship of teaching cases. For instance, while short cases can be more manage...

Dr. Eric Dolansky

Keynote speaker
11:30
11:30 - 13:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes

13:00
13:00 - 14:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
case studies

Discussant/Discutant: Fatih Yegul (Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning)CN Rail & TransX: Trucking’s Effectiveness Complementing Rail’s EfficiencyAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Redwan Siddiqui (Conestoga College) & Fatih Yegul (Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning)Acceleron: Value Creation in the Biopharmaceutical IndustryAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): David Foord (University of New Brunswick)

14:30
14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
case studies

Moderator/Modérateur: Mohsin Jat (Thompson Rivers University)Discussant/Discutant: Jane Gravill (Conestoga College), Nicole Haggerty & Eric Dolansky (Brock University)

15:45
15:45 - 16:00 | 15 minutes
16:00
16:00 - 17:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
MEDmanagement educationPDWProfessional development workshopConference wide

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to reach new heights, discussions around the impact to academic integrity has garnered renewed attention. Faculty often have varying views on how generative AI has impacted academic integrity and what should be done about it. Similarly, students attitudes around academic integrity have also shifted from one where it is prohibited to one where the consequences or implications are not viewed as being severe. The symposium will invite part...

17:30
17:30 - 19:30 | 2 hours

Please join us for an evening social including food and beverages to welcome you to ASAC 2025!

Sunday 18 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:30 | 1 hour

Come say hi to your fellow conference attendees and enjoy our hot breakfast with a wide selection of sweet, salty and healthy options.

8:30
8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
TIMtechnology innovation management

Chair/Président: Anand Bhardwaj (McGill University)Discussant/Discutant: Nasrin Sultana (HEC Montreal) Digital Equity and Entrepreneurial Formation in a Global ContextAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Shahrima Hossain (University of Ottawa) & Ajax Persaud (University of Ottawa)Macroeconomic AI Adoption Outcomes and its Implications on Entrepreneurship – A Quantitative InvestigationAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Noman Arshed (S...

8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
financeFIN

Chair/Président: Yi Feng (Toronto Metropolitan University)The Role of Shareholder Activism and Media Coverage in Shaping ESG PerformanceAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Apel Mahmood Rifat (Queen's University), Lynnette Purda (Queen's University) & Tashfeen Hussain (Mount Royal University Bissett School of Business)Competition, Common Ownership and Environmental DisclosureAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Dimitri Hadjistavropoulos (Queen's University Smith Schoo...

8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
social responsibilitySR

Chair/Président: Bruce Martin Recognizing Greenwashing is Easy – Can Consumers Identify Greenwashing if They Think So?Author(s)/Auteur(s): Sabine Weber (Seneca Polytechnic) & Olaf Weber (York University)Légitimité des initiatives environnementales affectant l’investissement en immobilier : l’influence des acteurs impliqués dans leur créationAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Sylla Maldini (Universite du Quebec a Montreal) & Andrée De ...

10:00
10:00 - 11:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
BHbusiness history

Chair/Président: Ellen Shaffner (Mount Saint Vincent University)  From Telegraphs to Telephones: Tracing the Transition in Telephony across Technology, Infrastructure, Policy, Business and Users, 1846-1980Author(s)/Auteur(s): David Foord (University of New Brunswick), Daniel Rosenbloom (Carleton University) & Cameron Roberts (Carleton University) The Hudson Bay Railway Saga: From Nationalization to Local...

11:15
11:15 - 11:30 | 15 minutes
11:30
11:30 - 12:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
business historyBH

Chair/Président: David Foord (University of New Brunswick)  Searching for Macdonell: A Work in ProgressAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Brent White (Mount Allison University) The Origin of Culture Management is Brainwashing: An Alternative History of Organizational Culture in Management StudiesAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Todd Bridgman (Victoria University of Wellington) & Ellen Shaffner (Mount Saint Vincent Unive...

12:45
12:45 - 14:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Conference wide

All attendees are invited for this sit down lunch, sponsored by the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, during which we will announce the award recipients for this year's conference.    

14:15
14:15 - 16:30 | 2 hours 15 minutes
Conference wide

Generously sponsored by the Dalhousie University, Faculty of Management, please join us for the Spark Tank Pitch Competition!  At this competition, authors selected for their excellent work will present their research projects in just a few minutes! Give your opinion and vote for the best paper and the best student who will each get a scholarship! 

Monday 19 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:30 | 1 hour

Come say hi to your fellow conference attendees and enjoy our hot breakfast with a wide selection of sweet, salty and healthy options.

8:30
8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
business historyBH
8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
PDWMEDmanagement educationConference wideProfessional development workshop

This interactive workshop explores how generative AI (GenAI) enhances teaching and learning in management education. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, develop effective prompting techniques, customize AI tools, and explore strategies to integrate AI into their pedagogical approach. Through discussions and exercises, educators will learn to personalize learning, boost engagement, and automate tasks. The w...

9:45
9:45 - 10:00 | 15 minutes
11:15
11:15 - 11:30 | 15 minutes
11:30
11:30 - 12:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
TIMtechnology innovation management

Chair/Président: Nasrin Sultana (HEC Montreal)Discussant/Discutant: Anand Bhardwaj (McGill University)Navigating Regulatory Barriers and Innovation in Canada's Plant-Based Protein SectorAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Zahra Saghafi (University of Guelph)Governance of Transition to Protein Alternatives: a Scoping ReviewAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Zahra Saghafi (University of Guelph)Contributions de la Technologie Blockchain à l...

11:30 - 12:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
SRsocial responsibility

Chair/Président: Daina Mazutis (University of Ottawa)  BEST STUDENT PAPER/MEILLEURE COMMUNICATION ÉTUDIANTEThe Impact of Size on Climate Performance Measurement PracticesAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Leah Feor (University of Waterloo), Amelia Clarke (University of Waterloo) & Jeffrey Wilson (University of Waterloo)Assessing Canadian Firms' Readiness for Climate DisclosureAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Tia Driver (U...

11:30 - 12:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Divisional speakeraccountingACCsocial responsibilitySR

Guest Speaker: Leanne Keddie (Carleton University)Chair/Président: Eve Lamargot (Wilfrid Laurier University) & Julie Bernard (University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment) Coordinated by the Accounting and Social Responsibility divisions

Dr Leanne Keddie

Keynote speaker
12:45
12:45 - 14:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Conference wide

As members of our association, you are all invited to a short presentation on last year's realisations and future developments for ASAC. Participants will be asked to vote for the new board member's open positions and other decisions as needed.

15:30
15:30 - 15:45 | 15 minutes
15:45
15:45 - 17:00 | 1 hour 15 minutes
SRsocial responsibility

Chair/Président: Leah Feor (University of Waterloo) On the Structure of Stakeholder Networks and Corporate SustainabilityAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Daina Mazutis (University of Ottawa) & Oleksandr Shymanskyi (University of Ottawa)Fostering Low-Carbon and Circular Economy Transitions in the Construction Industry Through Policy Integration – The Canadian Context...