Research
The work of the members of the Centre covers the following areas.
- Foreign trade and direct investment, especially in relation to emerging economies.
- The impact of institutional developments on the strategic and operational development of multinational corporations.
- The factors driving the development and performance of international strategic alliances and joint ventures.
- The importance of local, regional, national and international business and social networks for the competitiveness of firms.
- Key factors for successful exporting
- Cross-cultural management issues especially in emerging economies.
- The impact of European Union policies on firms.
- Corporate social responsibility in multinational corporations
- International market entry strategy
The centre's research has been funded by various EU, UK and UN research and policy agencies. Funding has also been awarded by the Asian Investment Bank, ASEAN, Anglo-German Foundation for the Study of Industrial Society, and the British Academy.
Members' research has been published in high quality journals, including the China Economic Review, European Journal of Industrial Relations, International Business Review, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business, Management International Review, Regional Studies, Transnational Corporations, World Economy, and World Development