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Annual Strategy & International Business Symposium The University of Birmingham 26-27 September 2016 In collaboration with the Academy of International Business Research Methodologies Special Interest Group (RM-SIG), the Department of Strategy and International Business at The Birmingham Business School (BBS) is hosting an Annual Strategy and International Business Symposium (ASIBS) on 26 and 27 September 2016. The aim of the event is to advance the understanding of various emerging topics within the international business and strategy as well as the quality and diversity of research methodologies applied within those areas. By doing so, it is hoped that the event will help and guide both PhD students and junior academics with their process of planning and undertaking innovative and rigorous research in order to advance knowledge as well as enhance professional standards in those fields. Annual Strategy & International Business Symposium: The Schedule The schedule lists the sessions that are taking place on 26 and 27 September in Lucas House, University of Birmingham. We are excited by the program offerings and hope to see you at the sessions. We would like to thank Prof. Simon Collinson (Dean of BBS) and Prof. Isabelle Szmigin (Director of Research at BBS) for the key role they have played in making this vibrant program a reality. Date Time Venue Event Monday 26 September 2016 15:15 16:15 Main Meeting Room Lucas House, Edgbaston Opening Keynote Prof. S. Collinson Tuesday 27 September 2016 10:10 11:00 Mosley Room Special Session: Theme (1) Culture in international business scholarship Prof. O. Shenkar 10:10 11:00 Bournville Room Special Session: Theme (2) SME international business models: The role of context and experience Prof. J. Child 11:15 12:15 Falcon Room Special Session: Theme (3) New developments in international business strategy Prof. P. Ghauri & Prof. S. Tallman Date Time Venue Event Tuesday 27 September 2016 11:15 12:15 Swallow Room Special Session: Theme (4) The relationship between management innovation and management fashion Prof. M. Mol 12:30 13:45 Park Restaurant Lunch 14:00 15:00 Mosley Room Discussion Session: Theme (1) What is data: The new ways in which various forms of data are now being used in leading journals Prof. M. Saunders, Dr. A. Chidlow & Dr. L. Branicki 14:00 15:00 Bournville Room Discussion Session: Theme (2) CSR & Corporate Issues Prof. S. Brammer, Prof. A. Chizema & Dr. P. Robinson 14:00 15:00 Falcon Room Discussion Session: Theme (3) International Entry modes (M&A, strategy alliances or exports) Dr. S. Tarba & Dr. E. Gomes 15:15 16:15 Harborn Room Special Session: Theme (5) Publish or Perish: Interdisciplinary research and collaborating within other fields. Making an impact with your research Prof. P. Ghauri, Prof. S. Tallman & Prof. O. Shenkar 16:30 17:30 Main Meeting Room Lucas House, Edgbaston Closing Remarks Prof. S. Collinson Introducing the ASIBS organasing committee, speakers & discussants Name Role Affiliation Email Prof. S. Brammer Discussant University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Dr L. Branicki Discussant & Symposium Co-Chair University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Prof. S. Collinson Speaker University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Dr A. Chidlow Discussant & Symposium Co-Chair University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Name Role Affiliation Email Prof. J. Child Speaker University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Prof. A. Chizema Discussant University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Prof. P. Ghauri Speaker & Symposium Co-Chair University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Dr. E. Gomes Discussant University of Birmingham [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Prof. M. Mol Speaker Copenhagen Business School & University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Dr. P. Robinson Discussant University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Prof. M. Saunders Discussant University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Prof. O. Shenkar Speaker Ohio State University & University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Dr. S. Tarba Discussant University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] Prof. S. Tallman Speaker & Symposium Co-Chair University of Richmond & University of Birmingham [log in to unmask] [Text Box: September 26-27, 2016]Registration This event is free of charge and it is open to all PhD students and early career researchers. Since the event is restricted to 40 participants, please register no later than by 16 September 2016 by confirming your attendance to Dr. Agnieszka Chidlow at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [Text Box: September 26-27, 2016]Sponsors The Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Birmingham> is the oldest business school in the UK. It was originally established as the Faculty of Commerce in 1902. It is research-led and multi-disciplinary, and consistently found in global ranking tables and accredited by leading bodies like AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Its triple-crown accreditation confirms the Schools position within an elite group of global business schools (http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/index.aspx) The Department of Strategy and International Business (SIB) in the Birmingham Business School is a multidisciplinary group of leading academics in international business and strategy (http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/strategy-and-international-business/index.aspx). The Research Methods Special Interest Group (RM-SIG) within the Academy of International Business (https://aib.msu.edu) which is a leading group of scholars and specialists aiming to advance the quality, diversity and understanding of research methodologies in the field of international business. Kind regards, Dr. A. Chidlow ********************************************************************** Dr Agnieszka Chidlow (PhD, MSc) Director of PhD Programmes for The Department of Management Lecturer in International Business The University of Birmingham Birmingham Business School College of Social Science Department of Strategy & International Business University House, Room 238 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham, B15 2TY UK E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Tel.: +44 (121) 41 47488 Office Hours (Term 1): Wednesdays 11:30-13:00 & Fridays 12:30-14:00 ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp To post message: [log in to unmask] For assistance: [log in to unmask] AIB-L is a moderated list.