Mr. Phil K. Patnaik Instructor Office:  ZSH 530 Phone:  (540) 568-3214 Email:  patnaipk@jmu.edu

Welcome to COB 487 class. Emphasis is on learning three aspects of strategic management. Reinforcing concepts, business strategy game and case analysis in a team setting, and class interaction will enrich quality of class. 

Welcome to COB202 class, another very useful course for business graduates entering the increasingly competitive global business. 

Recent Courses Taught

COB 487 - Strategic Management

COB 202 - Interpersonal Skills

Education

M.S., Frostburg State College, Management

B.Tech, Indian Institute of Technology, Metallurgical Engineering

Professional Interests

General Management

Strategy

Outsourcing

TQM (Total Quality Management)

Key Publications

Not Available

Campus and Community Involvement

Past Community Involvements:

1993. Board member-Staunton Augusta Chamber of Commerce.

1985-86. Chapter Chairman-American Society for Quality, Blue Ridge Chapter.

1984-86. Served in the Economic Development Council of Augusta County, for certification to attract new business to the county

1984-86. Served in Verona Kiwanis Club, Verona, VA

Experience

1996-2003. Director Corporate Quality Assurance, American Safety Razor Company, Verona, VA. Besides directing product quality of multiplant operations in USA, Mexico, Canada, UK and Israel, participated in corporate strategic planning process, outsourcing in China, India, customer contact in USA and EU countries, as well as start up operations. 

1993. Plant Manager, Obregon, Mexico. Served as a rotating plant manager in the start up shaving blade operation in Mexico under NAFTA

1983-1995. Manager Quality Assurance, American Safety Razor, Verona, VA.  Accountable for quality of products-shaving, industrial and medical scalpels, developed and trained management personnel in USA and International on TQM practice and application.

1980-1982 Adjunct Faculty, Spring Arbor College, Spring Arbor, MI-Taught undergraduate business courses