Dr. Alex Bitektine

Biography

Alex Bitektine is a Professor of Management at the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. He holds a PhD and an MBA from McGill University and is recognized as a Canada Research Chair in Institutions and Strategic Entrepreneurship. His academic work primarily revolves around social evaluations pertaining to legitimacy, trustworthiness, reputation, and authenticity in organizational contexts. He adopts a multi-level approach to integrate findings from social psychology with Organizational Theory and Management studies. Bitektine's research interests span various dimensions of institutional theory, social evaluations, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. He employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including case studies and longitudinal data analysis. His publications appear in prestigious journals such as the Academy of Management Review, Journal of World Business, and Journal of Business Ethics, among others. In addition to his research, he plays an active role in the academic community, contributing to the development of PhD programs and organizing conferences. Bitektine advocates for comprehensive teaching strategies in courses focused on organization theory, strategic management, and corporate social responsibility. He has received multiple research grants and is involved in ongoing projects related to entrepreneurial activity and social evaluations of organizations.

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