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Isaac Kofi Bekoe

Sessions in which Isaac Kofi Bekoe attends

Tuesday 13 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
13:45
13:45 - 14:15 | 30 minutes
VIRTUALentrepreneurship family businessENT

Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Sparking InnovationAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Wendy Cukier (Toronto Metropolitan University), Tania Saba (Universite de Montreal) & Yolande Pottie-Sherman (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

15:30
15:30 - 16:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
human resourcesHR

Chair/Président: Ayesha Tabassum (York University)Disclosure Dilemma: Perceptional Changes after DisclosureAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Chantelle Whidden (Toronto Metropolitan University)When Talent Management Becomes a Project Concern: Examining Extra-Scope ResponsibilitiesAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Shiva Foroutan (University of Guelph) & Davar Rezania (University of Guelph)

Wednesday 14 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:15
10:15 - 11:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
VIRTUALMEDmanagement education

Session Chair: Mariana Paludi  Clicking, Sticking, and Leveraging: A Behavioural and Intrapreneurial Approach to Alumni EngagementAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Joshua Bell (MacEwan University) Enhancing Engagement in Online Courses: Collaborative PowerPoint Integration with Microsoft TeamsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Stanko Dimitrov (University of Waterloo)  

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 ...

9:45
9:45 - 10:15 | 30 minutes
10:15
10:15 - 11:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Doctoral consortiumDC

Defining your academic identity & teaching philosophy (i.e., personal statement and research agenda), academic career guidance, tips for academic job applications & CV, interview preparations and hiring steps

Sponsored by:
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)

13:00 - 14:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
PDWProfessional development workshopConference wideentrepreneurship family businessENTHYBRIDVIRTUAL

This workshop is designed to provide training to academic scholars and graduate students in preparing grant proposals. Securing research funding is becoming competitive, thus the ability to craft compelling and strategic grant proposals is critical for scholars and graduate students to implement and advance their research programs. This workshop offers a comprehensive agenda covering essential elements of successful grant writi...

13:00 - 14:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Doctoral consortiumDC

Editors Panel on publishing research (CJAS, IJCM) and cases (CRJ, OATCJ) as well as disrupters like the use of AI in research! 

Sponsored by:
14:30
14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Doctoral consortiumDC

This discussion will address topics such as fundamentals of university teaching skills, inclusive classroom, learning opportunities as a TA/Instructor, AI as an educator, incorporating PRME/SDGs in your course curriculum, etc. 

Sponsored by:
14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Professional development workshopPDWOBorganizational behaviourConference wide

This PDW is open to all participants Organized byDr. Jody-lynn RebekDr. Kira CooperOrganizations need leaders who foster environments where individuals and teams thrive. Nhat Hanh said: "When you plant lettuce, if it does no...

14:30 - 15:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
financeFIN

Chair/Président: Tashfeen Hussain (Mount Royal University Bissett School of Business)On Short Sellers and Financial Covenant ViolationsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Sukesh Patro (Grand Valley State University) & Lu Zhang (Toronto Metropolitan University)ESG and the Cost of Capital: Insights from an AI-Assisted Systematic Literature ReviewAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Ebenezer Asem (University of Lethbridge), Ruijie Fan (University of Lethbridge) & Gl...

15:45
15:45 - 16:00 | 15 minutes
16:00
16:00 - 17:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Doctoral consortiumDC

Learn from top researchers, instructors, and industry liaisons about innovation, entrepreneurship, startups, non-academic career opportunities, research career in industry, etc. 

Sponsored by:
16:00 - 17:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Divisional speakerfinanceFIN

ABSTRACT:Despite the existence of many different financial service providers, some consumers remain underserved and have limited access to funds or financial products. In some cases, access is limited by an individual’s financial history while in others it can be negatively impacted by their own confidence in their ability to navigate financial service firms. Technology has frequently been suggested as a possible solution to improving financial inclusion and while it brings distinct ad...

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! Thank you to our sponsors:  University of Regina, Hill | Levene Schools of BusinessMount Royal University, Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation 

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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
MRKmarketing

Chair: David Dobson, Divisional Executive Artificial Intelligence and Consumer’s Emotions: A Systematic Review and Future Research DirectionsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Saima Siddiqui (Toronto Metropolitan University) & Irfan Butt (Toronto Metropolitan University)AI Adoption in Healthcare: Understanding the Accountability GapAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Narmin Tartila Banu (Carleton University Sprott School of Business), Lindsay McShane (Carle...

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...

9:45
9:45 - 10:00 | 15 minutes
10:00
10:00 - 11:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
MRKmarketing

Chair: Robert Opoku, Divisional Executive Danger Ahead! How Canadians Respond to Information About the Risks of Eating MeatAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Rebecca Pottage (University of Waterloo), Jennifer Lynes (University of Waterloo), Sadaf Mollaei (University of Guelph) Rewriting the Rules of Manhood: How Masculinity Shapes Ethical and Sustainable C...

11:15
11:15 - 11:30 | 15 minutes
11:30
11:30 - 12:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
MRKmarketing

Chair: Zakia El Yamani Le pouvoir des expériences de réalité augmentée industrielle : influence sur la relation vendeur-acheteur et la réputation des entreprisesAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Elodie Massa (Universite de Sherbrooke) & Riadh Ladhari (Universite Laval)  A Comparative Analysis of Online Reviews for Non-profit and For-Profit Organizations: Customer Perspectives and ImplicationsAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Dr. Ebrahim Maza...

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
accountingACC

Chair/Président:  OECD’s BEPS Action 13 and Its Impact on Corporate Tax Avoidance in CanadaAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): tao zeng (Wilfrid Laurier University)Asymmetry in Common Ownership and Its Influence on Information DisseminationAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Mei Zhou (Wilfrid Laurier University)Research on Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Finance: A Comprehensive Literature ReviewAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Maryam Fi...

8:30 - 9:45 | 1 hour 15 minutes
ENTentrepreneurship family business

Chair/Président: James Tuffour (University of Cape Coast College of Humanities and Legal Studies)Identity Play among Immigrant Women EntrepreneursAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Brittany Jackson (Concordia University) & Ingrid Chadwick (Concordia University)Human Capital and Access to Finance: Evidence from Women Entrepreneurs in North AmericaAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Romina Hosseingholizadeh (University of Guelph) & RUBEN BURGA (University of Guel...

9:45
9:45 - 10:00 | 15 minutes
10:00
10:00 - 11:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Divisional meetingOSorganizational studies
10:00 - 11:15 | 1 hour 15 minutes
accountingACC

Chair/Président: Mei Zhou (Wilfrid Laurier University) Recruitment of Accounting Students in Atlantic Canada and British ColumbiaAuthor(s)/Auteur(s): Ryan Stack (Acadia University), Ashley Doyle (Acadia University) & Jeff Kent (Thompson Rivers University) What Explains the Low Cognitive Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence Deployment in Accounting among Soon-To-Graduate Accounting Students? – A National Culture Perspectiv...

11:15
11:15 - 11:30 | 15 minutes