7 Things About Gangaram Singh

Gangaram Singh is the interim dean for the College of Business Administrationand, a professor of management and the director for the Center for International Business Education and Research at San Diego State University.

He teaches human resource management, international human resource management and research methodology.

Since moving to SDSU in 1999, he has published more than 50 articles in highly respected academic and practitioner journals. His research includes three broad areas: issues of an aging workforce, international employment relations and innovations of human resource management and collective bargaining.

In recognition of his excellence, he has received funds for his research from the Department of Labor, the Barber Fund (Wayne State University) and the Taiwan Cost Management Institute.

1. What inspired you to do this kind of work?

I have a strong opinion that education is the greatest equalizer. I haven’t met anyone in my life who does not respect education.

2. How long have you worked at SDSU?

14 years.

3. What is the best piece of advice you ever received?

Do not follow others’ footsteps.  Blaze your own path. (my sister-in-law)
 
4. What is your favorite thing about your job?

Bringing everyone together to serve education.

5. What about your field or position do you think would surprise people the most?

My interactions with the business community. I am delighted to get to know our business community and the ease with which our business leaders embrace SDSU and the College of Business Administration.

6. What is the most interesting or surprising thing about you?

I do not think it is a surprise anymore.  I still toil on a cricket field every weekend.

7. If you could only rescue one thing from your burning office, what would it be?

Nothing. The things I value are with me all the time. They are not tangible.

Bonus Questions

1. What is your favorite kind of music/what are your favorite bands?

Bob Marley — there is no other music.

2. What is your favorite sports team or who is your favorite individual athlete?

Cricket, clearly!  Right now, the team I value the most is San Diego Cricket Club. I value one individual athlete — Bishan Singh Bedi.  He uses his athletic accomplishments to spread the message that sports build character.