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Curriculum Vitae
Education
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Affiliations
Business Research Association
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Research Interests
Dr. Sheikh's research interests are in the areas of Game Theory, and Production and Operations Management.
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ECON 205: Business and Econ Statistics
A survey of the basic statistical tools used in management decision-making and data analysis. Major topics include data organization and presentation, a review of probability concepts, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression analysis. The course also emphasizes applications of statistical techniques, the use of computerized statistical packages and ethical issues in statistical analysis.
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ECON 383: ThinkingStrategically-GameThry
This course will introduce concepts and techniques of game theory that are widely used across all fields of economics and business as well as in social sciences. The course is a blend of formal theories and applications in economics and business. It covers normal form games, extensive form games, repeated games, games of incomplete information, bargaining, auctions, and (if time allows) coalitional games. Cross-listed with MGMT 383. Restricted to School of Business Majors. Prerequisites: MATH 221, ECON 112, ECON 205 and Junior standing. Offered when demand is sufficient
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MGMT 355: Production & Operations Mangmt
A study of the production and operations management (POM) function to ensure total organizational quality in the use of resources to provide goods and services. Topics include the evolution of POM into a function for global competitiveness, the analytical techniques of decision theory and forecasting, designing production systems, operating production systems, and Total Quality Management (TQM) within organizations.