Research Students
Some Current International Business PhD Students
| Research Student | Thesis Topic | Thesis Description |
|---|---|---|
Drivers & consequences of innovation in Indian firms | This study aims to explore the relationship between the drivers and consequences of innovation in Indian firms. So far empirical studies on firm innovation have been limited mainly to developed countries and little data is available on innovation in firms from emerging economies such as India despite the phenomenal success of its knowledge intensive industries. This exploratory study will use structured interviews with senior managers from several large Indian firms in knowledge intensive industries (such as IT and pharmaceuticals etc.) to understand factors and strategies that shape innovation and how these are related to firm performance. Professor Sid Gray is supervising this project | |
Development and utilization of international business network for knowledge transfer and value creation: A comparative study of internationalizing SMEs in Australia's and China's creative industries. | This study seeks to explore the mechanism whereby network structure can be utilized to facilitate knowledge transfer for a balanced combination of exploration and exploitation learning strategy in the context of internationalizing entrepreneurial SMEs. The major theories that this study draws on are strategic management theory (RBV and KBV) and network theory within the domain of international entrepreneurship. A multidisciplinary approach will be adopted in attempting to explain the complex phenomenon of development and utilization of international business network ties in different environments. Professor Sid Gray is supervising this project |