【学术研讨】Using Emerging Market Context to Advance International Business Research

Using Emerging Market Context to Advance International Business Research

Guest Speaker: Prof. Vikas Kumar (The University of Sydney)

Time/Date:       10 am, November 15, 2023

Classroom:        Room 402, Tongji Building A

ABSTRACT | 讲座摘要

The large majority of international business (IB) theories were developed based on observation of firms in the West. Over time, there has been recognition of limitations of these theories in adequately explaining firm strategy in the emerging markets. The context of emerging markets is strikingly different to that in the developed markets and plays a significant role in shaping firm strategy. This talk, with examples of published work, will showcase the importance of using emerging market context to advance international business research.

GUEST BIO | 讲者介绍

Vikas Kumar is Professor in the Discipline of International Business at the University of Sydney Business School. He is interested in studying the internationalization strategies employed by firms from emerging markets such as India. His research involves understanding the unique aspects of the institutional and cultural context of emerging markets and the influence context has on firm strategies.

Vikas is the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of International Management (JIM), one of the top five journals in the field of International Business and an ABDC A ranked journal. Vikas has previously served as Senior and Reviewing Editor at Asia Pacific Journal of Management (APJM) and as Associate Editor at Cross Cultural and Strategic Management (CCSM). He was the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Asia Business Studies (JABS) in 2019.