Senior Lecturer in Strategic ManagementUniversity of Portsmouth Business SchoolResearch Interests: International Strategic Management, International Business, Strategy
малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах України в післявоєнний період. Оглядова стаття. У... more малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах України в післявоєнний період. Оглядова стаття. У статті розглядаються шляхи розвитку малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах України.в післявоєнний період. Метою статті є дати рекомендації та ідеї щодо розвитку малого підприємництва в територіальних України у післявоєнний період. Для досягнення поставленої мети дослідження було використано наступні цілі: аналіз наукової літератури з теми дослідження, аналіз вторинних даних з відкритих інтернет-ресурсів та надання ідей щодо розвитку малого бізнесу України в післявоєнний період. Запропоновано такі ідеї розвитку малого підприємництва в територвальних громадах України в післявоєнний період: взаємозв'язок малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах з електронним урядуванням у покращенні їхніх послуг; використання штучного інтелекту для збору та аналізу даних про клієнтів для прийняття обґрунтованих рішень щодо цільової аудиторії та її переваг; створення хабу для фізичних осіб-підприємців з громад, де вони зможуть обмінюватися своїми ідеями; на базі КНЦ «Політех-консалт» створити курси для початківців фізичних осібпідприємців з територіальних громад, де їх навчатимуть усім аспектам відкриття та ведення малого підприємництва.
Journal of Organizational Change Management, Oct 15, 2020
Purpose-To illustrate how threats of institutional duality (ID) incidence subsidiaries confront a... more Purpose-To illustrate how threats of institutional duality (ID) incidence subsidiaries confront are converted to opportunities, by conceptualizing how subsidiaries attain operational legitimacy at both their headquarters (HQ) and host-countries. Design/methodology/approach-Using a systematic literature review, we build on institutional theories by analyzing ID literature along its structure, main processes, and outcomes. We configure frameworks of both HQ control systems and host-countries' institutional threats, showing how subsidiaries contingently navigate across them using configuration, differentiation, and avoidance strategies. Findings-Our findings show that "foresighted" subsidiaries attain operational legitimacy through configuration, differentiation, and avoidance of threats incidental to ID, by strategizing along certain formal and informal institutional variables including legal, socio-cultural, and technical factors. Originality/value-We propose "structural configuration of ID incidence" and "subsidiary path to legitimacy" frameworks. The former configures how the interaction between HQ and hostcountries' variables constitute ID incidence threats. The latter highlights how "foresighted" subsidiaries use configuration, differentiation, and avoidance strategies to attain operational legitimacy.
Notwithstanding the increasing interest in coopetition, relevant research is still composed of lo... more Notwithstanding the increasing interest in coopetition, relevant research is still composed of loosely connected themes with little contextual focus. Little attention has been paid to explain coopetition at multiple stages and levels, in various industries, and between micro-firms. This paper addresses these gaps by proposing a multi-level mechanism, unravelling the relationship between coopetition management, value cocreation, knowledge-enhancement, and superior performance achievement in microbusinesses. Using qualitative methods, we look at the non-high tech alpaca industry. Results reveal that the successful coopetition management in various coopetition stages, at an individual, organizational, and industry level, leads to value co-creation, knowledge-enhancement, and to the VRIO resources development, and thus drive positive outcomes for the individuals and organizations engaged and for the industry as a whole. This mechanism is influenced by industrial, market, and institutional factors.
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
The international journal of organizational analysis, Feb 8, 2021
PurposeNowadays, companies abandon their traditional rent-gaining strategies. They pursue triple ... more PurposeNowadays, companies abandon their traditional rent-gaining strategies. They pursue triple bottom-line results by implementing economic, environmental and social sustainability strategies. This paper aims to link the main sustainability strategies of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in emerging and developing markets (EDMs) to the strategic, industrial, market and institutional antecedents of sustainability development.Design/methodology/approachPositivism and a deductive research approach are used to test propositions through a multiple case study strategy, to identify the sustainability strategies of five MNEs belonging in five different industries, and the antecedents of these strategies.FindingsStrategic leadership and strategic behavior/orientation are among the most important antecedents of sustainability strategies development in EDMs. The sustainability strategies are partially industry specific. However, all companies had undertaken activities that go beyond the mitigation of their negative impact, acting as regulators of the EDMs.Originality/valuePrevious literature has explained sustainability as an attempt of the MNEs to cover institutional voids and the absence/failings of the state. This paper contributes to the exploration of sustainability strategies of MNEs in EDMs, by identifying the strategic and market influences driving sustainability and by linking this strategic behavior to industrial and institutional idiosyncrasies.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Feb 1, 2013
The original definition of CRM describes it as a strategic process combining management practices... more The original definition of CRM describes it as a strategic process combining management practices, knowledge, resources and suitable customer information software of a firm to better serve the needs of its customers and to increase their loyalty. This view greatly depends on information technology support and software development. Is the acquirement of such software from the enterprise interconnected with the corporate strategy designed and the corporate culture developed? This paper examines on the correlation between the existence of customer information software in internationalized companies with concrete corporate strategies developed and implemented by the companies. Empirical results showed that when a corporation uses CRM information software, then multiple marketing strategies to approach customers and markets, complex market strategies and corporate strategies of high internationalization involvement are developed, facts that reflect the creation of a strategically structured, outward-oriented and customer focused corporate culture.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Feb 1, 2013
This paper investigates on the types of information used by managers and entrepreneurs, so as to ... more This paper investigates on the types of information used by managers and entrepreneurs, so as to conduct market research and to evaluate market potential.. The authors examine five major sets of variables to understand their impact on firms' information market search effort. Empirical results based on a survey of Greek enterprises provide support for these factors in predicting firms' market information acquisition. Findings on structural and administrative characteristics of the firms support the notion that companies engaged in greater market information search and evaluation of market potential tend to develop and implement complex penetration and development market strategies, in order to maximize their business performance in the examined market.
The research objective of this paper is to examine the staffing procedure of the internationaliza... more The research objective of this paper is to examine the staffing procedure of the internationalization department of the company in reference to the origin of the individuals selected to compose it. Subsequently, we endeavour to outline the identity of the individual at the head of internationalization, where a special department doesn't exist. Additionally, we attempt to recognize the overall responsibilities and authority spaces of the internationalization manager. Results implied the preference of individuals experienced in matters of internationalization, for the staffing of the department. Most times the owner/coowner undertakes internationalization responsibilities, where an internationalization department is absent, fact that was negatively correlated with the size of the company. Moreover, we observed that along with internationalization issues, such as international sales, internationalization managers mainly have to deal with the domain of domestic sales as well. Results presented in this paper, concern small, medium and large size companies of various industry sectors.
Employing the creative cognition theory, we investigate the relationship between Cultural Intelli... more Employing the creative cognition theory, we investigate the relationship between Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and creativity. Using data from 394 full-time employees, we found that CQ metacognition, cognition, and motivation have a positive relationship with individual creativity. In addition, CQ cognition's positive effect on creativity was more pronounced when curiosity was high. However, CQ metacognition's influence on creativity was enhanced when curiosity was low. We make several contributions to the multicultural creativity literature.
The decision to internationalize: An alternative perspective of the internationalization motivati... more The decision to internationalize: An alternative perspective of the internationalization motivation process.
PurposeThis paper aims to explore subsidiaries’ behavioural responses to volatile institutional p... more PurposeThis paper aims to explore subsidiaries’ behavioural responses to volatile institutional pressures in the local context of the emerging Nigerian market.Design/methodology/approachThe authors built on institutional and contingency theory to analyse previous literature on developed markets and apply it to African contexts. The authors used a context-specific volatile local context model to show how porous formal and strong informal institutions constitute international business (IB) as a contested terrain in the host country. The authors also used a qualitative methodology, involving multiple actors, to investigate this phenomenon in practice.FindingsThe findings indicated different types of institutional pressures shaping volatile local contexts, which together or separately impact subsidiaries, depending on their degree of exposure. Subsidiaries behaviourally respond to cope with these pressures through inclusive negotiations involving their home and host countries’ networks.Originality/valuePrevious research has imposed developed markets’ norms on emerging African markets, regardless of their volatility. As subsidiaries’ responses to local contexts in emerging African markets are poorly understood, the authors developed a volatile local context model, showing how IB becomes a contested terrain in host countries and the authors proposed a model that differentiates between informal institutions. The authors highlighted the impact of contextual pressures on subsidiaries, according to their levels of exposure to the local context. The authors concluded that committed alignment with a local context is necessary for presenting an effective contingent response to its volatilities.
The organizational structure of internationalized enterprises and the potential change of company... more The organizational structure of internationalized enterprises and the potential change of company structure occurring due to company's internationalization are fields that have not been widely researched. In addition, there is little empirical evidence regarding the interconnection between the existence of special departments supporting the internationalization activity and other special organizational and operational characteristics of the firm. This paper identifies the organizational structure of internationalized manufacturing companies, along with the potential modification of the company's structure emerging due to the internationalization of their business activity. It recognizes the level of significance of the internationalization activity for the company. Results presented in this paper provide evidence of organizational change taking place as creation of new departments due to company's internationalization. This fact is positively correlated with years of business activity in foreign markets. We observe high significance of the internationalization activity for most enterprises along with a slight interconnection between the domestic sales management and management of the internationalization activity of the firm.
The British Academy of Management (BAM) is the leading authority on the academic field of managem... more The British Academy of Management (BAM) is the leading authority on the academic field of management in the UK, supporting and representing the community of scholars and engaging with international peers.
малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах України в післявоєнний період. Оглядова стаття. У... more малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах України в післявоєнний період. Оглядова стаття. У статті розглядаються шляхи розвитку малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах України.в післявоєнний період. Метою статті є дати рекомендації та ідеї щодо розвитку малого підприємництва в територіальних України у післявоєнний період. Для досягнення поставленої мети дослідження було використано наступні цілі: аналіз наукової літератури з теми дослідження, аналіз вторинних даних з відкритих інтернет-ресурсів та надання ідей щодо розвитку малого бізнесу України в післявоєнний період. Запропоновано такі ідеї розвитку малого підприємництва в територвальних громадах України в післявоєнний період: взаємозв'язок малого підприємництва в територіальних громадах з електронним урядуванням у покращенні їхніх послуг; використання штучного інтелекту для збору та аналізу даних про клієнтів для прийняття обґрунтованих рішень щодо цільової аудиторії та її переваг; створення хабу для фізичних осіб-підприємців з громад, де вони зможуть обмінюватися своїми ідеями; на базі КНЦ «Політех-консалт» створити курси для початківців фізичних осібпідприємців з територіальних громад, де їх навчатимуть усім аспектам відкриття та ведення малого підприємництва.
Journal of Organizational Change Management, Oct 15, 2020
Purpose-To illustrate how threats of institutional duality (ID) incidence subsidiaries confront a... more Purpose-To illustrate how threats of institutional duality (ID) incidence subsidiaries confront are converted to opportunities, by conceptualizing how subsidiaries attain operational legitimacy at both their headquarters (HQ) and host-countries. Design/methodology/approach-Using a systematic literature review, we build on institutional theories by analyzing ID literature along its structure, main processes, and outcomes. We configure frameworks of both HQ control systems and host-countries' institutional threats, showing how subsidiaries contingently navigate across them using configuration, differentiation, and avoidance strategies. Findings-Our findings show that "foresighted" subsidiaries attain operational legitimacy through configuration, differentiation, and avoidance of threats incidental to ID, by strategizing along certain formal and informal institutional variables including legal, socio-cultural, and technical factors. Originality/value-We propose "structural configuration of ID incidence" and "subsidiary path to legitimacy" frameworks. The former configures how the interaction between HQ and hostcountries' variables constitute ID incidence threats. The latter highlights how "foresighted" subsidiaries use configuration, differentiation, and avoidance strategies to attain operational legitimacy.
Notwithstanding the increasing interest in coopetition, relevant research is still composed of lo... more Notwithstanding the increasing interest in coopetition, relevant research is still composed of loosely connected themes with little contextual focus. Little attention has been paid to explain coopetition at multiple stages and levels, in various industries, and between micro-firms. This paper addresses these gaps by proposing a multi-level mechanism, unravelling the relationship between coopetition management, value cocreation, knowledge-enhancement, and superior performance achievement in microbusinesses. Using qualitative methods, we look at the non-high tech alpaca industry. Results reveal that the successful coopetition management in various coopetition stages, at an individual, organizational, and industry level, leads to value co-creation, knowledge-enhancement, and to the VRIO resources development, and thus drive positive outcomes for the individuals and organizations engaged and for the industry as a whole. This mechanism is influenced by industrial, market, and institutional factors.
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
The international journal of organizational analysis, Feb 8, 2021
PurposeNowadays, companies abandon their traditional rent-gaining strategies. They pursue triple ... more PurposeNowadays, companies abandon their traditional rent-gaining strategies. They pursue triple bottom-line results by implementing economic, environmental and social sustainability strategies. This paper aims to link the main sustainability strategies of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in emerging and developing markets (EDMs) to the strategic, industrial, market and institutional antecedents of sustainability development.Design/methodology/approachPositivism and a deductive research approach are used to test propositions through a multiple case study strategy, to identify the sustainability strategies of five MNEs belonging in five different industries, and the antecedents of these strategies.FindingsStrategic leadership and strategic behavior/orientation are among the most important antecedents of sustainability strategies development in EDMs. The sustainability strategies are partially industry specific. However, all companies had undertaken activities that go beyond the mitigation of their negative impact, acting as regulators of the EDMs.Originality/valuePrevious literature has explained sustainability as an attempt of the MNEs to cover institutional voids and the absence/failings of the state. This paper contributes to the exploration of sustainability strategies of MNEs in EDMs, by identifying the strategic and market influences driving sustainability and by linking this strategic behavior to industrial and institutional idiosyncrasies.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Feb 1, 2013
The original definition of CRM describes it as a strategic process combining management practices... more The original definition of CRM describes it as a strategic process combining management practices, knowledge, resources and suitable customer information software of a firm to better serve the needs of its customers and to increase their loyalty. This view greatly depends on information technology support and software development. Is the acquirement of such software from the enterprise interconnected with the corporate strategy designed and the corporate culture developed? This paper examines on the correlation between the existence of customer information software in internationalized companies with concrete corporate strategies developed and implemented by the companies. Empirical results showed that when a corporation uses CRM information software, then multiple marketing strategies to approach customers and markets, complex market strategies and corporate strategies of high internationalization involvement are developed, facts that reflect the creation of a strategically structured, outward-oriented and customer focused corporate culture.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Feb 1, 2013
This paper investigates on the types of information used by managers and entrepreneurs, so as to ... more This paper investigates on the types of information used by managers and entrepreneurs, so as to conduct market research and to evaluate market potential.. The authors examine five major sets of variables to understand their impact on firms' information market search effort. Empirical results based on a survey of Greek enterprises provide support for these factors in predicting firms' market information acquisition. Findings on structural and administrative characteristics of the firms support the notion that companies engaged in greater market information search and evaluation of market potential tend to develop and implement complex penetration and development market strategies, in order to maximize their business performance in the examined market.
The research objective of this paper is to examine the staffing procedure of the internationaliza... more The research objective of this paper is to examine the staffing procedure of the internationalization department of the company in reference to the origin of the individuals selected to compose it. Subsequently, we endeavour to outline the identity of the individual at the head of internationalization, where a special department doesn't exist. Additionally, we attempt to recognize the overall responsibilities and authority spaces of the internationalization manager. Results implied the preference of individuals experienced in matters of internationalization, for the staffing of the department. Most times the owner/coowner undertakes internationalization responsibilities, where an internationalization department is absent, fact that was negatively correlated with the size of the company. Moreover, we observed that along with internationalization issues, such as international sales, internationalization managers mainly have to deal with the domain of domestic sales as well. Results presented in this paper, concern small, medium and large size companies of various industry sectors.
Employing the creative cognition theory, we investigate the relationship between Cultural Intelli... more Employing the creative cognition theory, we investigate the relationship between Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and creativity. Using data from 394 full-time employees, we found that CQ metacognition, cognition, and motivation have a positive relationship with individual creativity. In addition, CQ cognition's positive effect on creativity was more pronounced when curiosity was high. However, CQ metacognition's influence on creativity was enhanced when curiosity was low. We make several contributions to the multicultural creativity literature.
The decision to internationalize: An alternative perspective of the internationalization motivati... more The decision to internationalize: An alternative perspective of the internationalization motivation process.
PurposeThis paper aims to explore subsidiaries’ behavioural responses to volatile institutional p... more PurposeThis paper aims to explore subsidiaries’ behavioural responses to volatile institutional pressures in the local context of the emerging Nigerian market.Design/methodology/approachThe authors built on institutional and contingency theory to analyse previous literature on developed markets and apply it to African contexts. The authors used a context-specific volatile local context model to show how porous formal and strong informal institutions constitute international business (IB) as a contested terrain in the host country. The authors also used a qualitative methodology, involving multiple actors, to investigate this phenomenon in practice.FindingsThe findings indicated different types of institutional pressures shaping volatile local contexts, which together or separately impact subsidiaries, depending on their degree of exposure. Subsidiaries behaviourally respond to cope with these pressures through inclusive negotiations involving their home and host countries’ networks.Originality/valuePrevious research has imposed developed markets’ norms on emerging African markets, regardless of their volatility. As subsidiaries’ responses to local contexts in emerging African markets are poorly understood, the authors developed a volatile local context model, showing how IB becomes a contested terrain in host countries and the authors proposed a model that differentiates between informal institutions. The authors highlighted the impact of contextual pressures on subsidiaries, according to their levels of exposure to the local context. The authors concluded that committed alignment with a local context is necessary for presenting an effective contingent response to its volatilities.
The organizational structure of internationalized enterprises and the potential change of company... more The organizational structure of internationalized enterprises and the potential change of company structure occurring due to company's internationalization are fields that have not been widely researched. In addition, there is little empirical evidence regarding the interconnection between the existence of special departments supporting the internationalization activity and other special organizational and operational characteristics of the firm. This paper identifies the organizational structure of internationalized manufacturing companies, along with the potential modification of the company's structure emerging due to the internationalization of their business activity. It recognizes the level of significance of the internationalization activity for the company. Results presented in this paper provide evidence of organizational change taking place as creation of new departments due to company's internationalization. This fact is positively correlated with years of business activity in foreign markets. We observe high significance of the internationalization activity for most enterprises along with a slight interconnection between the domestic sales management and management of the internationalization activity of the firm.
The British Academy of Management (BAM) is the leading authority on the academic field of managem... more The British Academy of Management (BAM) is the leading authority on the academic field of management in the UK, supporting and representing the community of scholars and engaging with international peers.
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