Selected Presentations
Robertson, C., Al-Alsheikh, S. (Author Only), Al-Al-kahtani, A., Strategic Management Society, "A Cross-National Analysis of Perceptions of OECD Governance Principles,” Strategic Management Society, Rome, Italy. (September 2010).
Robertson, C. (Presenter& Author), Blevins, D. (Presenter& Author), Born, J. (Author Only), Academy of Management, "Variations in Business Ethics Ideologies in the South Pacific,” Academy of Management, Montreal. (August 2010).
Robertson, C. (Presenter& Author), Mulki, J. (Author Only), Gonzalez, G. (Author Only), BALAS, "Predictors of Supplier Trust: A Study of Latin American Employees,” BALAS, Barcelona, Spain. (March 2010).
Robertson, C., Universidad de Los Andes, "Invited Presenter,” Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia. (March 2010).
Ramamurti, R., Robertson, C. (Presenter Only), Opportunities and Challenges of Emerging Markets, "The Strategic Implications of Emerging Markets,” NU Alumni Relations Office, NU Alumni Center, Boston. (February 10, 2010).
Banalieva, E. (Author Only), Robertson, C. (Presenter & Author), SMS 2009, "Performance, Diversity, and Multiplicity of Foreign Cross-Listing Environments: Evidence from Triad-based Multinationals,” Washington DC. (September 2009).
Robertson, C. (Presenter & Author), Lamin, A. (Presenter & Author), Livanis, G. (Author Only), Academy of International Business 2009, "Stakeholder Perceptions of Offshoring and Outsourcing: The Role of Embedded Issues,” AIB 2009 meeting, San Diego, California. (June 30, 2009).
Robertson, C., Gonzalez, G., Pardo, O., Orozco, L., Ospina, J. M., BALAS, "A Six Country Analysis of Employee-Supplier Perceptions of Ethical Behavior: Implications for MNC Codes of Ethics in Latin America,” BALAS, Guadalajara, MX. (April 2009).
Robertson, C., Lamin, A., AIB-SE, "Stakeholder Perceptions of Ethical Issues in Offshoring and Outsourcing," AIB, St. Pete, FL.
Robertson, C., Gilley, K. M., Bao, Y. J., Olsen, B., Teixeira, R., Zhang, X., Academy of Management, "The Impact of Culture on Benefits of Ethics Codes: Evidence from China, North and South America."
Banalieva, E. (Presenter & Author), Robertson, C. (Presenter & Author), AIB-SE 2008 Conference, "Performance, Diversity, and Multiplicity of Foreign Cross-Listing Environments: Evidence from Triad Firms," SMA, St Pete Beach, FL.
Robertson, C., BALAS, "Managerial Attitudes about Ethical Business Philosophies: Evidence from Peru and the United States," BALAS, Bogota.
Robertson, C., Southern Management Association, "A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Stakeholder," SMA, Nashville.
Robertson, C., Gilley, K. M., and T. Mazur (2007). The bottom line benefits of corporate codes of ethics: A stakeholder theory approach. ICCA Globalization and the Good Corporation, Second International Conference, Baruch College, New York.
Robertson, C., K. Gilley, Y. Bao, B. Olsen, R. Teixeira, and X. Zhang (2007). A Five Country Analysis of Corporate Codes of Ethics. 2007 BALAS Conference, San José, Costa Rica.
Robertson, C. and C. Suarez (2007). An Empirical Test of Decalogue of Development Values across Peruvian Subcultures. 2007 BALAS Conference, San José, Costa Rica.
Robertson, C (2007). Strategic Lessons in Corporate Governance from the Inca Empire. 2007 BALAS Conference, San José, Costa Rica.
Robertson, C. Gilley, K, Crittenden, W. and Crittenden, V. (2007). Corruption as a Market Entry Barrier: An Analysis of Patterns of Corruption within Latin America. Presented at the Second International Conference on Strategic Management in Latin America. Santiago, Chile, 2007.
Robertson, C. (2006). An Analysis of Ten Years of Business Ethics Research in Strategic Management Journal: 1996-2005. Presented at the Southern Management Association Annual Meeting, Clearwater, FL.
Athanassiou, N. (Presenter & Author), Robertson, C. (Presenter & Author), Rayzberg, M. (Presenter & Author), Academy of Management annual meeting, "An examination of business ethics research in three top International Business journals," AOM, Atlanta, GA.
Athanassiou, N. (Presenter & Author), Robertson, C. (Presenter & Author), Rayzberg, M. (Presenter & Author), Academy of Management annual meeting, "An examination of business ethics research in three top International Business journals," AOM, Atlanta, GA.
Robertson, C., "Analyzing Entrepreneurial Opportunities Through Case Analysis," National Association of Black Accountants, Hollywood, FL.
Robertson, C., "International Strategy, Codes of Ethics and Cultural Differences," Universidad de Lima, Lima, Peru.
Robertson, C., "Chinese Investment in Latin America: Cultural and Economic Implications," BALAS, Lima, Peru.
Robertson, C., "Claves Para Analizar Mercados Internacionales," Universidad Catolica San Pablo, Arequipa, Peru.
Robertson, C., Gilley, K. M., Olsen, B., Bao, Y. J., BALAS, "A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Ethical Relativism and Moral Idealism between Peru and China," Lima, Peru.
Robertson, C., "Estrategia Internacional y Analisis de Mercados," Universidad San Marcos, Lima, Peru.
Robertson, C., "The case of NoPudge! Foods," Universidad de Piura, PAD, Lima, Peru.
Robertson, C. J., 2005 BALAS Conference, "Kola Real's Low Cost International Expansion Strategy," Madrid, Spain.
Crittenden, W., Brower, R., Myrtle, R., Crittenden, V., Robertson, C., Academy of Management Annual Meeting, "Developing and using cases in teaching and research: An experimental workshop," Academy of Management, Hawaii.
Robertson, C. (Presenter & Author), Ralston, D., Academy of Management, "Moral Philosophy and Generational Subculture Theory: A cross-cultural perspective.," Hawaii.
Robertson, C., Crittenden, W., Gilley, K. M., Academy of Management, "The Impact of Trade Liberalization Policies on National Patterns of Corruption and Software Piracy," Hawaii.
Robertson, C. J., Summer Business Institute, "An Introduction to Global Business," Western State College, Gunnison, CO.
Robertson, C. J., 2004 BALAS Conference, "Davila & Bond and the Latin American Sweater Market," Wellesley, MA.
Robertson, C. J., 2004 BALAS Conference, "The Service Sector of Cuba: An Analysis and Critique," Wellesley, MA.
Robertson, C. J., Annual Conference, "Strategies for Reaching your Personal and Professional Potential," National Association of Black Accountants, Orlando, FL.
Robertson, C. J., "International Strategy, Market Analysis and Cultural Differences in International Business," La Universidad de Lima, Lima, Peru.
Robertson, C. J., Globalization Research Center, "A Framework for Developing an Effective Strategy for Managing in Diverse Moral Environments," University of South California, Tampa, FL.
Robertson, C., Crittenden, W., Shavit, G., "A Global Assessment of Software Piracy Trends," Seattle.
Robertson, C., Annual Meeting, "The Invisible Hand, Corruption and Political Risk," Academy of Management, Seattle.
Robertson, C. J., Annual Conference, "Personal Characteristics as they relate to Negotiating, Forming Alliances and Team Building," National Association of Black Accountants, Boston, MA.
Robertson, C. J., "Cultural Differences between Latin Americans and Anglo-Saxons," Universidad Central, Quito, Ecuador.
Robertson, C. J., "The Case of ALDECA," Instituto de Desarrollo Empresarial, Quito, Ecuador.
Robertson, C. J., "The Invisible Hand, Corruption and Political Risk," The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Robertson, C. J., Crittenden, W. F., Annual Meeting, "Mapping Moral Philosophies in the Global Economy," Academy of Management, Denver.
Robertson, C. J., "Global Business Ethics," Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.
Robertson, C. J., "Keys to International Strategy," Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.
Robertson, C., Al-Khatib, J. A., Al-Habib, M., Lanoue, D., Annual Meeting, "A Three Country Study of Beliefs About Work in the Middle East," Academy of Management, Toronto.
Robertson, C. J., "A Three Country Study of Beliefs About Work in the Middle East," Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Industry and Academic Experience
Prior to joining the Northeastern University faculty, Professor Robertson taught at James Madison University, La Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, Florida State University, and La Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador. He has also lectured in Israel, Hong Kong, and Chile. His professional experience includes work with toy giant Hasbro, Inc. and a number of small businesses, primarily in the restaurant industry.
Professional Services
Professor Robertson is a member of the Academy of International Business, the Academy of Management, and the Iberoamerican Academy of Management. In addition, he serves on the editorial boards for the International Journal of Public Administration, the International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior, and the Management International Review.
Recent Press
techweb.com (2006)
Boston Herald's jobfind.com (2004)
Mailing Address
Christopher Robertson
309 Hayden Hall
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5000