The leading association of International Business scholars in the UK and Ireland.
25th Anniversary of the AIB UKI Book Series
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The Academy of International Business – AIB-UKI Chapter book series is dedicated to publish cutting-edge research in International Business (IB) that is of contemporary relevance and at the cusp of conceptual and empirical development.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series, access selected chapters for free until 28 February 2021.
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2021 JIBS Decade Award
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Congratulations to Catherine Welch, Rebecca Piekkari, Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki, and Eriikka Paavilainen-Mantymaki for receiving the JIBS Decade Award! The paper entitled “Theorising from case studies: Towards a pluralist future for international business research”investigates methods of theorising from case studies. The focus is on understanding how case researchers theorise and how this can be translated for IB research. Based on a content analysis of case studies from three top journals, the authors construct a typology of theorising from case studies and distinguish four methods of theorising – inductive theory-building, interpretive sensemaking, natural experiment and contextualised explanation. The authors further encourage the researchers to go beyond inductive theory-building and adopt the other methods of theorising to enhance the case study’s explanatory power and potential for contextualisation. Read a copy of the award-winning article here: https://rdcu.be/cbFJR
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Apply for the Henley International Business Masterclasses
Nominations are invited for PhD students and post-doctoral scholars to attend the Autumn 2022 Session of the Henley International Business Masterclasses
The Henley International Business Masterclasses are intensive courses on current debates and conceptual issues in International Business to give broader learning opportunities to PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. Each masterclass offers the opportunity to engage in key International Business topics taught by notable intellectual figures in the field.
AIB-UK & Ireland Research Methods Workshop 2022
6-7 April 2022
Deadline for applications: 17 February 2022
Rigorous empirical research methods are an essential part of International Business research. This workshop, organised by the UK & Ireland Chapter of the Academy of International Business, in collaboration with the John Dunning Centre for International Business at the Henley Business School, will offer practical advice to doctoral students and early career researcher on key aspects of qualitative and quantitative empirical research methods.
This workshop is delivered in hybrid mode. It is designed for face-to-face delivery, and participants are encouraged to attend in person to benefit from face-to-face interactions, but those who are unable to travel to Reading will be able to attend the live sessions online via MS Teams.
The workshop is structured around four sessions over two half-days lead by distinguished IB scholars, such as Ulf Andersson (Mälardalen University), Sjoerd Beugelsdjik (University of Groningen), Ghasem Zaefarian (University of Leeds), Anne Jacqueminet (Bocconi University).
The registration fee for the workshop is £50. The fee is waived for participants registered at the 48th AIB-UKI / 8th Reading IB Conference.
To apply for the AIB-UKI Research Method Workshop 2022, please complete an online application form, and email the following supporting documents to Jana Oslejova:
This workshop is delivered in hybrid mode. It is designed for face-to-face delivery, and participants are encouraged to attend in person to benefit from face-to-face interactions, but those who are unable to travel to Reading will be able to attend the live sessions online via MS Teams.
The workshop is structured around four sessions over two half-days lead by distinguished IB scholars, such as Ulf Andersson (Mälardalen University), Sjoerd Beugelsdjik (University of Groningen), Ghasem Zaefarian (University of Leeds), Anne Jacqueminet (Bocconi University).
The registration fee for the workshop is £50. The fee is waived for participants registered at the 48th AIB-UKI / 8th Reading IB Conference.
To apply for the AIB-UKI Research Method Workshop 2022, please complete an online application form, and email the following supporting documents to Jana Oslejova:
- a CV
- an academic reference supporting the application
The new AIB UK&I book is out!
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This book, edited by Shirodkar, Strange, and McGuire, provides theoretical and empirical insights into non-market political and social strategies that firms use when conducting international business. Political strategies include activities such as lobbying, campaign contributions, and using political ties and connections as a means of influencing policy making. Likewise, firms also engage in various social responsibility activities to maintain a good image in society and to improve their legitimacy and reputation when operating globally. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) face various challenges in implementing non-market strategies due to institutional differences between their home and host contexts. Presenting fresh perspectives from a cast of international contributors, this book offers academics, students, and practitioners a greater understanding of how non-market strategies can be effective in international business.
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Congratulations to Prof. Rajneesh Narula
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Professor Rajneesh Narula has been invited to become a fellow of the Distinguished International Faculty Council at the Jack Austin Centre (JAC) for Asia-Pacific Business Studies at the Beedie School of Business. He has also made his guest editor debut for the Transnational Corporations academic journal. It fed into United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s flagship 2019 World Investment Report, for which he was a senior advisor. It can be downloaded here: https://hly.ac/2neLIAK
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