NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR
MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
David Cray
Fellows
Personal Information
Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.
Visiting Smartlink Fellow: 18-29 August 2003
Background
Dr. Cray is Professor of International Business and Organizational Behavior in the Erik Sprott School of Business. He also heads the Bachelor of International Business program.
Professor David Cray has worked with small and medium-sized enterprises in a number of countries including Australia and Canada, especially with firms who have entered into international alliances.
During his visit in 2002 David addressed the practicalities for SMEs of running modern, non-hierarchical organizations, including cluster, network and matrix organizations. This year he intends to address growth strategies for SMEs. Dr Cray's presentation would be relevant for both private sector and government enterprises.
Topics for seminars and workshops
Growth strategies for SME's · Strategic moves that SMEs can make to expand their business through partnerships, electronic means, international contacts or internal growth. · Consequences of such growth for managers
Publications
Dr. Cray has co-authored two books, the latest titled, Making Sense of Managing Culture. He has also published in the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies and the British Journal of Management, among others.
Contact Details
email: dcray@sprott.carleton.ca
For more information in regards to David Cray please visit business.carleton.ca/faculty_and_research/dcray.html, the Sprott School of Business www.business.carleton.ca/ or Carleton University www.carleton.ca/