Faculty

Contact Information
The University of Georgia
Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy
850 College Station Road
River’s Crossing, Room 403
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: (706) 542-2490
Fax: (706) 542-4024
Email dirani@uga.edu

Research Interests

International Human Resource Development, especially in the Middle East Testing the applicability of Western management theories in an international context Cultures and cultural differences

Courses Typically Taught

EADU 6200: Methods of Research in Education
EADU 8200: Organization Development and Change
EADU 9601: Foundations of Adult Education Research

Selected Publications

Book Chapters

Dirani, K. M. (under review). Individualism and collectivism: Predictors for social patterns and cultural frameworks for international management and human resources development models. Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development. Indianapolis, IN: AHRD

Dirani, K. M. (2004). Veterans Service Organization survey. In R. Stake, W. Platt, R. Davis, N. Vanderveen & K. M. Dirani, (Eds). Integrating VBA training and evaluation: A five year history of assessment of the complex technical responsibilities of VBA personnel, 1996-2001 (pp. 103-172). Champaign, IL: CIRCE

Refereed Journal Articles

Dirani, K. M. (2006). Exploring socio-cultural factors that influence HRD practices in Lebanon. Human Resource Development International, 9(1), 85-98.

Ardichvili, A., & Dirani, K. M. (2005). Human Capital Practices of Russian Enterprises. Human Resource Development International, 8(4), 403-418.

Professional Services

Member, International Committee, Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)
Member, Academy of Management (AOM)