Objectives     1. facilitate interaction among academics, business        people, and government representatives,    2. promote the globalization of marketing courses,   3. foster research on global marketing issues, and    4. disseminate research findings, theoretical        contributions, and successful business practices        among members.      These objectives are accomplished through activities   such as:  1. Offer conference seminars and programs that will       enhance classroom and research activities.  2. Offer competitive, in-conference sessions of peer-       reviewed papers and panels.  3. Sponsor international conference with the Academy of       Marketing (UK) on a bi-annual basis.  4. Co-sponsor other international conference(s) when       and where appropriate.  5. Support international activities that augment AMA       international objectives.   6. Recognize contributions of scholars to the development       of international marketing education.