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Saral Navlakha

Doctoral Candidate in Information Systems

Degrees

  • University of Pittsburgh – Ph.D. in Information Systems (Expected May 2010)
  • Indiana University – M.S. in Information Systems (2005)
  • Carnegie Mellon University – B.S. in Business Administration (2004)

Profile

  • Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Information Systems (Undergraduate)
  • Course Development: Technology Innovation, Adoption, and Diffusion (Masters)
  • Personal Interests: Singing, Music

Research Interests

  • Culture
  • Outsourcing
  • E-commerce

Working Papers

  • Navlakha, S.J. “Cultural Differences: The Impact of Culture on IS Integration and Planning for Multinational Corporations.”
  • Navlakha, S.J. “The Effect of National Culture on Control Modes in Outsourced IS Projects.”
  • Bateman, P.J., Carr, C.L., and Navlakha, S.J. “e-Retailer Quality: The Impact of Information, System, and Service Quality on Trust Formation and Consumer Intentions.”

Awards and Honors

  • Graduate Student Assistantship – University of Pittsburgh, 2006 – 2007
  • Graduate Student Assistantship – Indiana University, 2004 – 2005
  • Dean’s List with High Honors – Carnegie Mellon University, 2000-2004