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Qingjiu (Tom) Tao

Assistant Professor of Management,
Strategic Management and International Business

Office: 624 Zane Showker Hall 
Phone: (540) 5683257
Email: taoqx@jmu.edu
Mailing address: JMU, College of Business, MSC 0206, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Welcome

As a professor at James Madison University, I am interested in teaching students to develop critical and creative thinking abilities. As a teacher in management, I am involved in teaching students how to solve challenging problems and make better strategic decisions.

Education: 
Ph.D., Strategy and International Business, University of Pittsburgh
M.S., China Aero-Information Center
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astranautics

Current Courses Taught: 
COB 487—Strategic Management
MGT 301—Business Policy and Strategy
MBA 406—Strategic Management (Integrated Experiences)
BUS 326 — Business Strategy

Professional Interests:
Strategic Alliance, Alliance Portfolio Management
China’s Auto Industry, Green Auto Index
Competitive Intelligence

Key Publications:
Qingjiu Tao, Mike Santoro and Joy Jiang (2010), Alliance Portfolio Diversity and firm performance-The case of global automobile industry. Forthcoming, Strategic Management Journal

Experience:
Assistant Professor at Lehigh University 2004 to 2009
Deputy Chief Editor, Industry Analyst, China Aero Information Center 1994 to 1996

Of Note:
I love traveling, badminton and have achieved all Pro in Wii sports!