Staff Profile
Career Summary
Qualifications
- PhD (Management), University of Newcastle, 05/08/2011
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, University of Newcastle, 19/05/2003
- Master of Business Administration, University of Newcastle, 15/12/2003
Research
Research keywords
- Cross Cultural Studies
- Economic Sociology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Institutional Economics
- International Business and Management
Research expertise
Tony is a lecturer in International Business and Management the MBA and Master of Business Program Convenor (Sydney, offshore and online). He was awarded a Ph.D. in August 2011 for his thesis entitled ‘Chinese perceptions of guanxi in mainland and overseas Chinese business communities’. His research focus is in institutional theory, economic sociology and International Business, and in developing a theoretical framework for better analysing how informal business institutions evolve over time in different polities. Tony has presented papers on his research at a number of international peer reviewed conferences and has been published in Advances in International Management and the International Journal of Value Chain Management.
Languages
- English
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 150308 | International Business | 80 |
| 149901 | Comparative Economic Systems | 20 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Member (MAICD) - Australian Institute of Company Directors
Other
- Member - Academy of International Business
- Member - Academy of Management
- Member - European International Business Academy
Awards
Other
| 2010 | Faculty of Business and Law - Excellence in Online Postgraduate Coursework Teaching The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
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| 2003 | Graduate Management Association Prize Graduate Management Association of Australia (Australia) Recipient of the Graduate Management Association Prize. Awarded annually to the student with the highest grade point average over the duration of the Master of Business Administration Degree |
| 2003 | Certified Club Manager (Australia) Awarded by the Club Managers Association for recognition by the association and the club industry at large for professionalism, significant commitment to the industry and for professional development. |
Recognition.
| 2003 | Graduate Management Association Prize Graduate Management Association of Australia (Australia) Recipient of the Graduate Management Association Prize. Awarded annually to the student with the highest grade point average over the duration of the Master of Business Administration Degree |
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Collaboration
Key research interests include Institutional Economics, Economic Sociology, Social Network Theory, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Evolutionary Biology and Psychology, Ecology, Culture, Religion and History in Emerging and Developing Polities, International Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Program Covenor MBA and Master of Business (Sydney, online and offshore), 2011 - present
Program Convenor (Master of International Business) 2007
Course Coordinator of a large number of International Business and Management courses in all locations and across all modes of study
Academic Mentor; Online Teaching and Learning 2011 - present
Academic Coordinator; Online Teaching, Learning and Quality 2006 – 2011
Faculty of Business and Law Representative: University of Newcastle Industry Scholarships 2008 - present
School of Business and Management Coordinator: Meet the Manager Seminar Series 2007 - present
Faculty of Business and Law Representative: Hunter Founders Forum 2008 - present
Prior to employment with the university
4 1/2 years in CEO positions
8 years as a General Manager
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Cross-cultural Management
- Global Business Management
- International Business
- International Business Strategy
- International Human Resource Management
- International Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Organisational Theory
- Strategic Management
Teaching expertise
Extensive experience in teaching International Business and Management courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, on-campus, online and off-shore. Courses developed and taught:
• Advanced Topic in General Management
• Literature Review
• Corporate & Industry Strategy
• Strategic Management
• Strategic Integration & Implementation
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Global Business Management
• International Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Asian Entrepreneurship
• Consulting and Business Advice
• Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Managing Under Uncertainty
• Cross-cultural Negotiation and Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Human Resource Management
• Managing HR & ER
• Managing Organisational Change
• Organisational Effectiveness
• Organisational Dynamics and Diversity
• International Business Environment/Globalisation
• International Business Issues and Cases
• The Innovative Marketer
• Advertising and Promotions Management
• Creating Customer Satisfaction
• Contemporary Commercial Environment
• Contemporary Sport & Club Management
• Gaming Management
• Introduction to Tourism Management
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $5,000 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2010 (1 grants)
An empirical study to identify the validity and reliability of alternative quantitative research methodologies for investigating Chinese value based, business behaviours$5,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Tony Drew | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| New Staff Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,000 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1001063 | ||
Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 2 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 0.35 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2021 | PhD (Comm & Media Arts) | Co-Supervisor | New Media and Personal Choice in Modern Schools: A study of disruptive innovations and individual performance modalities in complex technology environments. |
| 2012 | 2020 | PhD (Management) | Co-Supervisor | Indigenous Entrepreneurship |
Dr (Tony) Drew
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 2099 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 7398 |
| Antony.Drew@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Positions | Lecturer in International Business Newcastle Business School Faculty of Business and Law |
| Casual Academic Newcastle Business School Faculty of Business and Law | |
| Focus Area | International Business |
| Office | UNH 3.19a, University House, Cnr King and Auckland Streets, Newcastle |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/antony-drew |
