John Lobuts Jr.

Office Address

George Washington University
School of Business and Public Management
Washington DC 20052
(202) 994-6918

Residential Address

4704 Jasmine Drive
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 929-1310

lobuts@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu

 

Educational Background
Doctor of Education 1970 George Washington University
Major Field: Administration
Master of Arts 1965 George Washington University
Major Field: Administration
Bachelor of Science 1957 Fairmont State College
 

Academic Experience
1970 present Professor of Management Science
George Washington University
Washington, DC
1970 1972 Director of Off Campus Programs
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
1972 1978 Assistant Dean Undergraduate Programs
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
1978- 1985 Assistant Dean Graduate Programs
Fall Term 1996 Acting Chairman, Management Science Department
 

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Articles
Lobuts, John & C. Pennewill. 1986. "Risk Free-Decision Making", The Journal of Business Ethics, Volume 5, No. 1, February.
Lobuts, John & C. Pennewill. 1985."The Role of Communications in International Marketing: An Interpersonal Perspective", The Association of Human Resources Management & Organizational Behavior, W.A. Hamel, Editor, Conference Proceeding, Vol. II, November.
Lobuts, John & C. Pennewill. 1985. "Exploring the Myths of Merit Pay in Public Education: Does It Really Work?", The Journal of American Secondary Education, Vol. 14, No.2. 
Lobuts, John & C. Pennewill.1984."Do We Dare Restructure the Classroom Environment?", The Journal of Creative Behavior, Vol. 18, No. 4, Fourth Quarter. 
Lobuts, John & C. Pennewill.1984."The Risk-Free Decision Making", Developments in Business Simulation and Experiential Exercises, Vol. 11D.M. Currie & J.W. Gentry, Editors, Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Conference of The Association of Business Simulation and Experiential Learning, Honolulu, HI.
Lobuts, John and Norma M. Loeser and C. Pennewill.1988."The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business: Practitioner's Perspective,"with Journal of Business Education, Vol. 7 No. 4 MCB.
Lobuts, J. 1996. "Ransomed Teaching, Indentured Research, and the Loss of Reason," (With Hamilton Beazley), Academe: Bulletin of American Association of University Prof., Vol, 82, No. 1.
Lobuts, J. & Eleni Stavarou.1997. "Is the Family Business a Right Choice for Me: A Simulation to Facilitate Career Choices for Next Generation Family Members," The International Simulation and Gaming Association Proceedings, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Lobuts, J. & Hamilton Beazley. 1997. "A Simulation In Solutions Planning Utilizing Problem Solving Tools," (With Ted Rosen), The International Simulation and Gaming Association: Proceedings, Tilburg, The Netherlands. 
Lobuts, J. 1997. "Systems and Synergy: Decision Making In The Third Millennium," The International Simulation and Gaming Association: Proceedings, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Lobuts, J. 1987. "The Escalation Simulation and Destructive Competition Manifestations," Eastern Academy of Management: Proceedings Boston, MA.
Lobuts, J. 1988. "The Escalation Game," The International Simulation and Gaming Association: Proceedings, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Lobuts, J. 1988. "Individual and Organizational Communications and Destructive Competition, "Communication and Simulation: From Two Fields to One Theme, Editors: Croaks and Saunders Multilingual Matters Ltd., Avon, England.
Lobuts, J.1989."Dysfunctionalism In American Management Systems:Management Mania In Corporate America," Simulation On The Improvement of Competence In Dealing With Complexity, Uncertainty and Values Conflict, Editors: Klabbers et al., Pergamon Press.
Lobuts, J. 1993. "The Parking Garage Simulation," Proceedings of Pan-PacificConference X, Pan-Pacific Business Association, Beijing China.
Lobuts, J. 1993. "The Risky Business of Humor," Proceedings of The Ninth Annual Research Forum Washington Consortium of Business Schools, 1993, Editor Dr. Zalkind, (With Malone and Burdetsky).
Lobuts, J. 1994. "The Risky Business of Humor: A Comparison of Military and Civilian Opinions," Military Review, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Lobuts, J. 1994. "The Parking Garage Simulation," The Simulation and Gaming Yearbook, Vol.2, Editor D. Saunders et al., Kogan Page, London.
Lobuts, J. 1995. "Executive Decision: Exploring The Psychological Contract Proceeding of The International Simulation and Gaming Gaming Conference, Ann Arbor, Mich. 
Lobuts, J. 1995. "Content & Process In Multi-Cultural Communication: A Role-Play Simulation" (With H. Beazley) The Simulation & Gaming Yearbook, 1995. D. Saunders, Editor, Kogan Page, Publishers. 
Lobuts, J. & Hamilton Beazley. 1996. "Executive Decision: Exploring The Psychological Contract, The Simulation & Gaming Yearbook, 1996. D. Saunders, Editor, Kogan Page Publishers.
Lobuts, J. 1997. "Political Action Committees," Dictionary of Business Ethics,Editors: Freeman & Werhane, Darden School, Blackwell Publishers.
 

Chapters in Books
Lobuts, J. 1988. "The Escalation Game," The International Simulation and Gaming Association: Proceedings, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Lobuts, J. 1988. "Individual and Organizational Communications and Destructive Competition, "Communication and Simulation: From Two Fields to One Theme, Editors: Crookall and Saunders Multilingual Matters Ltd., Avon, England.
Lobuts, J. 1994. "The Parking Garage Simulation," The Simulation and GamingYearbook, Vol.2, Editor D. Saunders et al., Kogan Page, London.
Lobuts, J. 1995. "Content & Process In Multi-Cultural Communication: A Role-Play Simulation" (With H. Beazley) The Simulation & Gaming Yearbook, 1995. D. Saunders, Editor, Kogan Page, Publishers. 
Lobuts, J. & Hamilton Beazley. 1996. "Executive Decision: Exploring The Psychological Contract,, The Simulation & Gaming Yearbook, 1996. D. Saunders, Editor, Kogan Page Publishers.
Lobuts, J. 1997. "Political Action Committees," Dictionary of Business Ethics, Editors: Freeman & Werhane, Darden School, Blackwell Publishers.
Published Proceedings
"The Role of Communications in International Marketing: An Interpersonal Perspective", Lobuts, John & C. Pennewill. 1985 W.A. Hamel, Editor The Association of Human Resources Management & Organizational Behavior, Conference Proceeding, Vol. II, November. 
"The Risk-Free Decision Making", Developments in Business Simulation and Experiential Exercises, Lobuts, John & C. Pennewill.1984. Currie & J.W. Gentry, Editors, Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Conference of The Association of Business Simulation and Experiential Learning, Honolulu, HI. Vol.11D. M.
"Is The Family Business a Right Choice For Me:A Simulation to Facilitate Career Choices for Next Generation Family Members," Lobuts, J. & Eleni Stavarou.1997. The International Simulation and Gaming Association Proceedings, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
"A Simulation In Solutions Planning Utilizing Problem Solving Tools," Lobuts, J. & Hamilton Beazley. 1997. (With Ted Rosen), The International Simulation and Gaming Association: Proceedings, Tilburg, The Netherlands. 
"Systems and Synergy: Decision Making In The Third Millennium," The International Simulation and Gaming Association: Proceedings, Lobuts, J. 1997.Tilburg, The Netherlands.
"The Escalation Simulation and Destructive Competition Manifestations," Lobuts, J. 1987.Eastern Academy of Management: Proceedings Boston, MA.
"The Escalation Game," The International Simulation and Gaming Association Proceedings, Lobuts, J. 1988.Utrecht, The Netherlands.
"The Parking Garage Simulation," Lobuts, J. 1993.Proceedings of Pan-PacificConference X, Pan-Pacific Business Association, Beijing China.
"The Risky Business of Humor," Lobuts, J. 1993. Proceedings of The Ninth Annual Research Forum Washington Consortium of Business Schools, 1993, Editor D. Zalkind, (With Malone and Burdetsky).
"Executive Decision: Exploring The Psychological Contract" Lobuts, J. 1995 Proceeding of The International Simulation and Gaming Conference, Ann Arbor, Mich. 
Book Reviews, Working Papers and Other Publications
Lobuts, J. & Carol Pennewill. 1997. "Effective Communication: The Key to Multi-Cultural Exchange." 
Other Scholarly Contributions
Lobuts, et. al., The George Washington University, School of Government & Business Administration, "Initial Self-Study Report 1975-1976" for The American Assembly Collegiate Schools of Business 1975-9176.
Lobuts, et. al., The George Washington University, School of Government and Business Administration, Self-Study Report For Graduate Programs Accreditation, For the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business 1981-1982.
Lobuts, et. al, The George Washington University, School of Government and Business Administration, Application for Continuing Accreditation, Submitted to the American Assembly Collegiate Schools of Business 1987-1988.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

 

Membership and Service
 

(Jan 1984)The Association of Business Simulation and Experimental Learning, Honolulu, HI

(May 1985) The Pan-Pacific Conference II, Seoul, Korea

(Nov. 1985)The Association of Human Resources Management and Organizational Behaviors,Boston, MA

(July 1986)Invited to International Simulation and Gaming Association,

17th Annual International Conference, University of Toulon, France

(Sept. 1985-86)American Assembly Collegiate Schools of Business Accreditation Workshop.

(May 1987) The Eastern Academy Management 24th Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

(August 1988)The International Simulation and Gaming Association, International Conference,

           Utrecht, The Netherlands

(July 1989)The International Simulation and Gaming Association, International Conference,

           Weimar, Germany

(July 1990) The International Simulation and Gaming Association and

            the North American Simulation and Gaming Association Joint Conference,

            Durham, New Hampshire

(August 1992)The Society For The Advancement of Games and Simulation In Education and Training and The               International Simulation and Gaming Association Joint Conference Edinburgh Scotland, U.K.

(July 1993)  The International Simulation and Gaming Association and The Romania Management Institute Joint               Conference, Bucurest, Romania

(July 1995) The International Simulation and Gaming Association Valencia, Spain.

(July 1997) The International Simulation and Gaming Association Tilburg, The Netherlands.

 

Presentations

 

Presentation to The Association of Business Simulation and Experiential Learning

Honolulu, Hawaii, (January 1984).

Presentation to The Pan-Pacific Conference II, Seoul, Korea, (May 1985)

Presentation to the Financial and Legal Divisions of Electronic Data Systems,

Management Retreat Seminar, Charlottesville, VA (May 1985)

Presentation to The Association of Human Resources

Management and Organizational Behavior, Boston, MA, (Nov. 1985)

Presentation to the National Aeronautic & Space Administration, Procurement Branch, Wash., DC (Nov 1985)

Presentation to the Hospital for Sick Children Executive Committee, Annual

Mgt.Retreat, Baltimore, MD.(Ap.1986)

Presentation to the Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives (April & September 1986)

Presentation to the Visiting Professors from the Institute Superieur de Commerce et d'Administration des Entreprises, Morocco, Presented at the George Washington University, Washington, DC (Aug.1986)

Presentation to the Eastern Academy of Management, Boston, MA, (May 1987)

Presentation to the American Printing Industries at the Annual Executive Development Seminar, Airlie House, Warrenton, VA, (September 1987)

Presentation to the Department of Agriculture's Middle East and African Agriculture

Management Training Seminar, Washington, DC (1984-86)

Presentation to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Procurement Division

Executive Development Retreat, Woodlawn Center, Silver Spring, MD, (June 1988)

Presentation to The Federal Judicial Center, Executive

Development Program, Washington, D.C., (August 1988)

Presentation to The International Simulation and Gaming Association, Utrecht, The

Netherlands, (August 1988)

Presentation to The International Simulation and Gaming Association, Weimar,

Germany, (July 1989)

Presentation to The International Simulation and Gaming Association and The North American Simulation and Gaming Association, Durham, New Hampshire, (July 1990)

Presentation to The Society For The Advancement of Games and Simulation In Education and Training and The International Simulation and Gaming Association Joint Conference, Scotland, U.K., (August 1992)

Presentation to The Pan-Pacific Conference, Beijing, China, (June 1993)

Presentation to The International Simulation & Gaming Association, Bucurest, Romania, (Aug. 1993)

Presentation to The International Simulation & Gaming Association, Ann Arbor, Michigan, (July 1994)

Presentation to The International Simulation & Gaming Association, Valencia, Spain, (July 1995)

Presentation to The International Simulation & Gaming Association, Tilburg, The Netherlands,(July 1997)

 

EDITORIAL POSITIONS

 

Simulation & Gaming: An International Journal of Theory, Practice, and Research

Associate Editor, July 1986- To Present.

 

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Director of Off-Campus-Programs, July 1970-1972.

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs, July 1972-1978.

Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, July 1978-1985.

President of George Washington University Campus Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Sept. 1994-1996.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Flower Valley Civic Association

Leukemia Society Volunteer

Children’s Cancer Society Volunteer

American Heart Association Volunteer

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

Elected President American Association of University Professors/George

Washington University Campus Chapter, Academic Years 1994/95 & 1995/96.

Outstanding Alumnus Recipient Award from The Fairmont State College 1993.

Interviewed by Fortune Magazine writer Mr. Walter Kiechel, III and cited in the Sept. 16, 1986 issue.

Interviewed by free-lance writer Ms. Karen Judson, for the National Fraternal

Magazine of the Elk's, Rotary and Kiwanis, for articles published (Spring 1987)

Leadership & Service Award from The School of Government and Business

Administration, George Washington University, (May 1985)

Certificate of Recognition Award from the Phi Delta Kappa, George Washington University Chapter, (presented September 1984)

Most Creative Paper Award from the Association for Business Simulation and Experiential Learning, (January 1984) Awarded at the National Conference, Honolulu, HI

Certificate of Appreciation Naval School of Health Science, Bureau of Medicine, Department of Navy, (May 1980).

President's Plaque from The George Washington University Chapter Phi Delta Kappa, (February 1973)

  CONSULTING ACTIVITIES

Federal Aviation Administration, 1984-1985

Continuing Professional Education Division, School of Business and Public

Management, GWU, 1984-88

The Department of Agriculture, 1984-1988

The National Aeronautic & Space Administration, 1985

The Electronic Data System of General Motors Corp. 1984-1986

The Financial and Legal Divisions of Electronic Data Systems, 1985

The Hospital for Sick Children of Washington, DC, 1986

Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives, Washington, DC, 1985-1986

Doe Mountain Ski Resort Inc., McCungie, PA, 1984-1988

The American Printing Industries, 1987-1988

The Federal Judicial Center of the United States Courts, 1988

The Federal Bureau of Investigations, 1988

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1989

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1990

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, 1993

The Public Health Service 1996

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES