Philippe W. Zgheib

Philippe W. Zgheib is a senior Fulbright scholar in business ethics, entrepreneurship, and strategic management. He holds a PhD in economics (1994) and a civil engineering doctorate (1990) from Utah State University in the USA. He has served actively in academia, and in business practice since 1984 both in Lebanon and in the USA. Dr. Zgheib is a widely established corporate consultant and executive business moderator with private corporations, global and domestic. His current business research is specialized in the areas of business ethics, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and in business communications. His consulting expertise includes leadership styles, conflict optimization, advanced negotiations, emotional intelligence, and crisis communications. He is also a registered professional engineer, and a project development leader. His public community service includes academic accreditation, promotion of cooperatives, and strategic reform. Media exposure includes BBC World, CNN, and Voice of America.

Publications

The Saga of Middle East Airlines (MEA) in War and in Peace: A Case Study – A Success Story, in Spite of All Odds
The Saga of Middle East Airlines (MEA) in War and in Peace: A Case Study – A Success Story, in Spite of All Odds
Abdo B. Bardawil, Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2021. 21 pages.
The pragmatic attitude of MEA management in meeting the crises that plagued its existence was only matched by a dogmatic determination that its planes must, under all...
Sexual Harassment Laws and Their Impact on the Work Environment
Sexual Harassment Laws and Their Impact on the Work Environment
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2019. 27 pages.
This chapter examines the impact of sexual harassment laws in a work environment. Different contexts are examined with different sexual harassment laws. The most vulnerable...
Impacts of Political Instability on Economics in the MENA Region
Impacts of Political Instability on Economics in the MENA Region
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2019. 300 pages.
Political instability can harm economic performance and is likely to shorten policymakers’ horizons, leading to sub-optimal short-term macroeconomic policies. This instability...
Transnational Protocol Authority for Economic Gains in Water Management
Transnational Protocol Authority for Economic Gains in Water Management
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2019. 27 pages.
Throughout human history, struggles over access and control of water resources have been a root cause of tension and armed conflict. In Middle Eastern scheming for power, water...
Lebanese Army History and Development of Democracy: Dilemma Between Democratic Rights and National Duty
Lebanese Army History and Development of Democracy: Dilemma Between Democratic Rights and National Duty
Maroa N. Al Katheri, Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2019. 14 pages.
Unlike most countries, Lebanon lacks a unified national history reference book. Indeed, there is a controversy regarding the use of a unified Lebanese national history book in...
Financial Deficit in Lebanese Catholic Schools: Lack of Confidence and Declining Purchasing Power
Financial Deficit in Lebanese Catholic Schools: Lack of Confidence and Declining Purchasing Power
Elie Rizk, Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2019. 16 pages.
Several Catholic schools have been shut down for good and several others are struggling to survive but they might just not, because they are facing a severe financial deficit and...
The Saga of Middle East Airlines (MEA) in War and in Peace: A Case Study – A Success Story, in Spite of All Odds
The Saga of Middle East Airlines (MEA) in War and in Peace: A Case Study – A Success Story, in Spite of All Odds
Abdo B. Bardawil, Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2019. 28 pages.
The pragmatic attitude of MEA management in meeting the crises that plagued its existence was only matched by a dogmatic determination that its planes must, under all...
Ethics Perception: Learning and Teaching of Ethics
Ethics Perception: Learning and Teaching of Ethics
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2018. 15 pages.
Education is one of the most consistent and powerful correlates to the development of moral judgment in individuals. Education builds theoretical and some practical basics for...
Preface
Preface
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2017. 9 pages.
This Preface is included in the book Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation in the Middle East.
Advertising Deceit: Manipulation of Information, False Advertising, and Promotion
Advertising Deceit: Manipulation of Information, False Advertising, and Promotion
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2017. 13 pages.
Deceptive advertising denotes a producer's usage of mystifying, deceiving, or blatantly untrue statements when endorsing a product. There are several illegal methods for...
Cooperative Entrepreneurship in the Middle East
Cooperative Entrepreneurship in the Middle East
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2017. 16 pages.
Socio-cultural characteristics as defined by Hofstede lay out the basis for understanding entrepreneurial characteristics within a given society. Masculinity, collectivism, and...
Corporate Innovation and Intrapreneurship in the Middle East
Corporate Innovation and Intrapreneurship in the Middle East
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2017. 20 pages.
Corporate Intrapreneurship (CIP) is still viewed in many cases in the Arab region as a western concept that does not apply to the Middle East. Whereas Corporate Intrapreneurship...
Entrepreneurial Innovation in Islamic Banking
Entrepreneurial Innovation in Islamic Banking
Philippe W. Zgheib, Lama I. Massalkhy. © 2017. 28 pages.
Instruments of Islamic finance have recently reemerged as an innovative tool for entrepreneurial transactions. Purpose of this chapter is to: a) define Islamic banking Product;...
Corporate Innovation and Intrapreneurship in the Middle East
Corporate Innovation and Intrapreneurship in the Middle East
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2017. 16 pages.
Corporate Intrapreneurship (CIP) is still viewed in many cases in the Arab region as a western concept that does not apply to the Middle East. Whereas Corporate Intrapreneurship...
Business Ethics and Diversity in the Modern Workplace
Business Ethics and Diversity in the Modern Workplace
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2015. 326 pages.
Corporations have a social responsibility to assist in the overall well-being of their communities through the compliance of moral business standards and practices. However, many...
Bribery and Corruption
Bribery and Corruption
Philippe W. Zgheib. © 2015. 15 pages.
Bribes are mainly directed at government officials, although they could be directed at the employees and managers of business firms. However, bribery appears to be a self-defined...