46th Academy of International Business UK & Ireland Chapter Conference
25-27 April 2019, University of Sussex, Brighton
Conference Theme: Multinational Enterprises and their Non-Market Social and Political Strategies
The strategies of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) are influenced by both market and non-market forces surrounding them. The ‘non-market’ comprises of social actors such as communities and non-governmental organisations; and political actors such as regulatory agencies and the government. In a global business context, there is a greater variety of non-market issues and stakeholders who often have conflicting expectations. Via non-market strategies, MNEs can address the interests of various stakeholders, such as of customers in demanding low-priced products, of employees of having continued jobs, of shareholders of expecting reasonable profits, and of communities in contributing to local development. In doing so, MNEs can participate in the government’s policymaking process by cooperating with non-market actors and by identifying win-win solutions. Research on MNEs’ non-market strategies is scarce and non-market strategies become increasingly important in the current age, when the regulatory environments are changing not only in emerging economies but also in developed countries – notably in the US and UK. We therefore call for greater research in this rather less-researched, yet important aspect of international business.
SPEAKERS
Professor Jonathan Doh - Villanova University School of Business, USA. Co-editor in Chief of Journal of World Business.
Professor Thomas C. Lawton - University of Surrey, Surrey Business School, UK. Associate Editor of Long Range Planning.
Professor Steven McGuire (Plenary Chair) - University of Sussex, School of Business, Management and Economics, UK.
While we focus on this theme, we welcome papers in ALL areas of International Business, such as:
International Business Strategies, International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, Global Value Chains, International Marketing, International Human Resource Management, International Entrepreneurship, Global Innovation and Knowledge, International Finance, Institutions and Distance, International Business History, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Emerging Market Multinationals, and Research Methods in International Business. Further information on paper submission and specific tracks will follow.
IMPORTANT DATES
Doctoral Colloquium[1] : 25 April 2019
Main Conference[2] : 26 and 27 April 2019
[1] Includes Doctoral Colloquium sessions and a workshop on Qualitative Research in International Business.
[2] Includes the Opening Plenary, Panel Discussions and Parallel Sessions for the Main Conference papers. The Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be on 26 April 2019 (7.30 pm onwards). The conference will end on 27 April 2019 (about 3 pm).
SPEAKERS
Professor Jonathan Doh - Villanova University School of Business, USA. Co-editor in Chief of Journal of World Business.
Professor Thomas C. Lawton - University of Surrey, Surrey Business School, UK. Associate Editor of Long Range Planning.
Professor Steven McGuire (Plenary Chair) - University of Sussex, School of Business, Management and Economics, UK.
While we focus on this theme, we welcome papers in ALL areas of International Business, such as:
International Business Strategies, International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, Global Value Chains, International Marketing, International Human Resource Management, International Entrepreneurship, Global Innovation and Knowledge, International Finance, Institutions and Distance, International Business History, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Emerging Market Multinationals, and Research Methods in International Business. Further information on paper submission and specific tracks will follow.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Paper submission opens: 15 November 2018
- Submission of papers deadline: 15 January 2019 (for Main Conference papers)
- Submission of papers deadline: 31 January 2019 (for Doctoral Colloquium papers)
- Confirmation of paper acceptances: 15 February 2019
Doctoral Colloquium[1] : 25 April 2019
Main Conference[2] : 26 and 27 April 2019
[1] Includes Doctoral Colloquium sessions and a workshop on Qualitative Research in International Business.
[2] Includes the Opening Plenary, Panel Discussions and Parallel Sessions for the Main Conference papers. The Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be on 26 April 2019 (7.30 pm onwards). The conference will end on 27 April 2019 (about 3 pm).
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEXWe are highly research-intensive: 75% of our research activity is categorised as world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2014). We are ranked number one in the world for 'Development Studies' (QS World Rankings, 2018). We are ranked 6th in the UK and 50th in the world for 'Business and Economics' (Times Higher Education, 2018-19).
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PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIESA selection of the conference papers will be published in the Palgrave Macmillan International Business Book Series, which is connected to the AIB UK & Ireland annual conferences.
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