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View article: A temporal variance decomposition of home country effects on firm performance
A temporal variance decomposition of home country effects on firm performance Open
Research Summary Understanding the sources of firm performance is central to global strategy research, with home country differences traditionally viewed as critical. However, empirical evidence on home countries' evolving influence remain…
View article: Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (Tregs) restrain inflammation and protect brain damage during cryptococcal meningoencephalitis 3339
Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (Tregs) restrain inflammation and protect brain damage during cryptococcal meningoencephalitis 3339 Open
Description Cryptococcus meningoencephalitis (CM) is a lethal fungal disease. Clinical observations and animal model studies document that unchecked inflammation in the brain contributes to the disease’s progression. Regulatory T cells (Tr…
View article: Disruptive innovation in global markets: Cross-industry differences in the impact of rising Chinese competitors
Disruptive innovation in global markets: Cross-industry differences in the impact of rising Chinese competitors Open
The purpose of this paper is to assess the differential impact across 30 global industries of disruptive innovation from Chinese companies. The paper presents a model of disruptive innovation to identify the conditions under which Chinese …
View article: Developing non-traditional firm-specific advantages in domestic strategic factor markets: evidence from China
Developing non-traditional firm-specific advantages in domestic strategic factor markets: evidence from China Open
Purpose Chinese firms are winning market share from foreign multinational enterprises in domestic markets. The international business literature suggests that this is happening because these firms are developing non-traditional firm-specif…
View article: Paul Polman, AIB 2023 International Executive of the Year: Commentaries and an Interview
Paul Polman, AIB 2023 International Executive of the Year: Commentaries and an Interview Open
Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, business leader, climate and equality campaigner, and co-author of Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More than They Take (2021), was selected as the 2023 AIB International Executiv…
View article: Kick-starting an Innovation Ecosystem
Kick-starting an Innovation Ecosystem Open
Do you believe that innovation ecosystems are valuable but don’t know how to start or build them? Arnoud De Meyer and Peter J. Williamson tell you how to do it.
View article: Harnessing Exaptation and Ecosystem Strategy for Accelerated Innovation: Lessons From The VentilatorChallengeUK
Harnessing Exaptation and Ecosystem Strategy for Accelerated Innovation: Lessons From The VentilatorChallengeUK Open
The COVID-19 crisis has underlined the need for accelerated innovation to rapidly help business solve social problems. These problems require access to capabilities and knowledge that no single organization or existing supply chain possess…
View article: Emerging Economies: The Impact of Context on Global Strategic Management
Emerging Economies: The Impact of Context on Global Strategic Management Open
This chapter begins by exploring what defines emerging economies based on how they are different from the viewpoint of strategy making. Then the chapter turns to examine the strategies adopted by leading domestic firms in emerging economie…
View article: International diversification, legitimacy, and corporate social performance of extractive industry multinationals
International diversification, legitimacy, and corporate social performance of extractive industry multinationals Open
This article examines how different international diversification strategies impact the legitimacy challenges multinationals face and the way they manage their corporate and social responsibilities. Analyzing these questions in a sample of…
View article: International diversification, legitimacy, and corporate social performance of extractive industry multinationals
International diversification, legitimacy, and corporate social performance of extractive industry multinationals Open
Research Summary This article examines how different international diversification strategies impact the legitimacy challenges multinationals face and the way they manage their corporate and social responsibilities. Analyzing these questio…
View article: 1176. Quality of Life of Previously Healthy Subjects following Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis
1176. Quality of Life of Previously Healthy Subjects following Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis Open
Background Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis (CM) causes significant morbidity and mortality in HIV-negative, previously healthy populations. This group has significant disease sequalae including a fronto-subcortical syndrome, hearing loss,…
View article: Emerging market multinationals and the concept of ownership advantages
Emerging market multinationals and the concept of ownership advantages Open
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to re-assess the concept of ownership advantages in the light of successful international expansion of multinationals from emerging economies (EMNEs) and explore how these advantages are built. Design/m…
View article: The Corporate Social Performance of Developing Country Multinationals
The Corporate Social Performance of Developing Country Multinationals Open
In this article, we explore the Corporate Social Performance (CSP) of Developing Country Multinationals (DMNCs). We argue that in competing internationally, DMNCs often face both reputation and legitimacy deficits, which they address by im…