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*EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 27 APRIL 2018*



Dear Colleagues,



Due to many requests, we have extended the deadline for paper submissions
for the Würzburg International Business Forum – International Business
Conference. The new final date for paper and extended
abstract submissions is *April 27, 2018*. (All other important dates can be
found on the conference website: *wibf.fhws.de* <http://wibf.fhws.de/>*)*


In addition, this time in our call for paper, we also would like to inform
you of the keynote topics.


Furthermore, we are delighted to inform you that on the second day (25 May)
we will have a panel meeting on the conference theme. You can find detailed
information of this meeting and the speakers below.


Best regards.


​Organisation Committee @WIBF



*CALL FOR PAPERS*



*WÜRZBURG INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM*



*INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE*

*Managing International Political Risk:*


*Arising Challenges for Multinationals in a Changing World 24 - 25 May 2018*

*Würzburg, Germany*

*wibf.fhws.de* <http://wibf.fhws.de/>



The Würzburg International Business Forum’s International Business
Conference will be held in Würzburg, Germany. We encourage paper writers,
panel presenters, book authors, professionals, representative of companies
and graduate students researching political risk within the context of
multinational companies, foreign direct investment, foreign entry modes
etc. to submit their work (as an attachment by emailing to
*[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]>* ).*



The International Business Conference is designed to bring together current
research from the fields of international business, multinational
corporations, foreign direct investment, and small and medium sized
multinationals with a particular focus on international political risk
management. The objective is to analyse patterns and forces, which
influence political risk management in today’s fast changing world affairs
with regard to multinational corporations’ foreign operations. The
conference offers an excellent opportunity to meet thought leaders and
professionals from around the world to exchange information and ideas on a
variety of international business topics. Full papers, extended abstracts
and case study presentations are invited. All accepted extended abstracts
(minimum 3 pages) and full papers will be published in the conference
proceedings volume and delivered during the conference.



In many countries, the political agenda is rapidly changing, and the
ever-diminishing stability is replaced by huge uncertainty and high
dynamics. Uncertainties caused by unexpected political developments in
various countries involve significant politics-induced financial risks for
MNCs, and surprisingly, this situation is not limited only to developing
and emerging countries. In fact, in some cases the focus for political risk
seems even to be shifting from developing countries to developed
industrialized ones. For instance, it seems that there is a rise in
populist and nationalist views among a number of politicians in the western
world. When such people are elected they may bring trade and investment
restrictions, higher government spending and lower taxes, resulting in
wider fiscal deficits and restrictions on immigration. As is known, some of
such views have even been able to gain additional power recently.
Therefore, there are serious concerns among business people, politicians,
academics and thought leaders that the world is getting more insecure due
to global terrorism, nationalist and authoritarian tendencies etc.



*Publication Opportunities:* All accepted extended abstracts (minimum 3
pages) and full papers will be published in the conference proceedings
volume.



In addition, some selected papers may be further reviewed and expanded if
necessary and subsequently published in a special volume of an edited book
by an internationally recognized publisher.

Furthermore, some of the best papers may be invited to submit to one of the
affiliated journals (European Journal of International Management

[please see: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ejim]

or International Journal of Emerging Markets

[please see: http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/
products/journals/journals.htm?id=ijoem])



*Keynoters:* This year’s keynoters will be among the foremost experts in
the area of concern. We will utilize both an academic (Professor Ilan
Alon, University
of Agder, Norway) and an academic & practitioner (Professor Sencer
Imer, Hacettepe
University & Ufuk University, Turkey) to keynote. (please see:
https://wibf.fhws.de/people/keynote-speakers/)
<http://www.chinagoesglobal.org/past-conferences/previous-key-noters/>



*Keynote Topics:*



*Dr. Ilan Alon: *“Political Risk: The Shifting Research Agenda”
(*Abstract:* The
concept of political risk has expanded since the 1970s and 1980s from
negative government action, such as expropriation and nationalization, to a
broader phenomenon such as economic crises, political upheaval, terrorism,
and social movements. Political risk relates to unexpected fluctuations in
the political environment, emanating from government, economy and society,
both internal and external, which affect the business environment.
Political risk has both macro and micro dimensions. Dr. Alon will trace the
evolution of the political risk construct and theories and discuss the
future of this construct and research agenda.)



*Dr. Sencer Imer:* “Political Risks, the Middle East and MNCs” (*Abstract: *The
Middle East’s political and economic stability is of great concern for
multinational corporations operating or willing to operate in the region
while this part of the world is still offering huge business potential and
opportunities. However, multinational corporations must first understand
and conduct a careful risk analysis about what is going on in the region at
the moment with other countries involvements such as US, Russia, Iran and
Turkey, before expanding into these markets. Dr. Imer will provide a
perspective on all such issues.)



*Panel Meeting, Panel Members and Topics:*

*Dr. Rainer Wehner *- Moderator

*Dr. Ilan Alon:* “What has changed in a Post Trump world” (*Abstract:* The
election of Trump in the USA has marked a new era in international
relations and international business. Nationalism has triumphed over
internationalism as a dominant paradigm in national security, as well as
economic and foreign policy. The talk will discuss and open a debate on the
causes and effects of this shift.)

*Dr. Harald J. Bolsinger:* “Ethical Challenges for Multinationals –
Globalized Values for International Markets” (*Abstract:* Political
conflicts of values within and between regions of the world can have impact
on market access and sales potential of companies. With which ethos can
multinational companies position themselves in order to maintain their
identity credibly and to remain internationally connected in a world full
of conflicting and dynamically shifting worldviews? The talk will open a
debate on the topic, that too often is only observed as marketing topic.)



*Dr. Marin Marinov:* “Strategic Challenges to Firms Caused by Political
Risk” (*Abstract:* Volatility and change are the key descriptors of today’s
world, generating augmenting insecurity amplifying risk mainly in its
politically related component. It is particularly challenging to firm
strategy when either least expected political events occur or the impact of
fast developing changes are real threats to existing firm strategies. What
is to be done when the applied business models and forecasts are no longer
applicable? The talk will deal with challenges caused by unanticipated
political developments as well as rapidly advancing businesses impacting
aspects causing disturbances in current business strategies and policies.)



*Dr. Svetla Marinova:* (The topic will be announced later.)



*Additional Scholarly Activities:* The WIBF International Business
Conference in Würzburg will also feature another event specifically
designed for graduate students and young scholars. Accordingly, one of the
keynote speakers, Professor Ilan Alon, Editor-in-Chief of the International
Journal of Emerging Markets and the European Journal of International
Management, will deliver a seminar on publishing in peer reviewed journals.
Application procedure for this activity will be provided at a later date.



*Languages of Presentation:* All the double-blind reviewed paper for the
scholarly program should be submitted in English.



*Local Attractions:* There will be some social programmes for those
participants who are willing to join. Würzburg is an excellent city with
very attractive surroundings (Please see: Würzburg:
http://www.wuerzburg.de/en/visitors/tourist-information1/index.html).  It
is also centre of one of the best well-known wine locations in Germany
(Franconian
Wine Country: http://www.franconian-wine-country.com/?forceLanguage).



*Submissions:* We accept submissions only to the email address:
*[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]>

Papers should follow the author style and referencing guide provided on the
conference website (https://wibf.fhws.de/fileadmin/wibf/Forms/WIBF%
40FHWS-TYPING-STYLE-GUIDELINES_TEMPLATE.docx). Papers not following the
guidelines will be rejected.



To ensure that your submissions are received and reviewed, please submit as
EARLY as possible. By submitting a paper, all authors also agree that at
least one author would attend the conference.



*Topics (Conference Theme):* Contributions relating, but not limited, to
the following topics are welcome:

   - Why and how multinationals need to manage political risks:
   Motivations, strategies and tools
   - Political risk insurance and investment insurance
   - Role of export credit agencies (ECAs)
   - Role of multinational institutions (such as MIGA)
   - Political risk insurance and providers’ approach to the new
   international scene
   - Insurance for terrorism: Who takes the risk?
   - Major risks: Regulatory risks, confiscation, expropriation, transfer
   difficulties etc.
   - Sectoral case studies regarding political risk management such as
   energy sector, extractive industries, manufacturing, services etc.
   - Emerging paradigms of political risk management
   - Political risk perceptions of German and other country multinationals
   regarding, US, Russia, China, Iran, Qatar, Turkey and other countries
   historically and at present.
   - Political risk management approaches and strategies, tools and
   mechanisms
   - Expectations and decisions regarding further investment or divestment
   in some countries and reasons behind
   - The future of free trade and investment agreements under the Trump
   administration
   - FDI by small and medium-sized German and other country multinationals
   and effects of their activities on value creation, employment and growth in
   both home and host countries
   - Small multinationals approach towards political risk management: Do
   political risks discourage small and medium-sized firms to be involved in
   internationalization and FDI?
   - Political risk as an obstacle to small and medium-sized firm
   internationalization
   - Lessons to be learned from the German Mittelstand in terms of
   internationalization and foreign direct investment activities under
   political risks
   - Political risk management practices in Germany, in the European Union
   and other European countries
   - Political risk management practices in Asia, the Middle East and the
   North Africa, Africa, in Americas etc.
   - Emerging multinationals and political risk management
   - Refugee flows and political risks
   - SME internationalization and the role of officially-supported Export
   Credit Agencies
   - International opportunity recognition and opportunity development of
   companies under increasing political uncertainty and risk (regulatory risks
   etc.)
   - Other topics relevant to the theme of the conference

*Topics (International Business):* Those contributions related to
international business in general are also welcome.

As we have had a number requests from authors and even submissions in areas
not directly within the scope of the conference theme, we have decided to
consider those papers in international business in general though they are
not directly related to the conference theme. We may organize side sessions
for such papers.



*WIBF IBC International Advisory Board* (please see:
https://wibf.fhws.de/people/international-advisory-board/)



Dr. Ilan Alon, University of Agder, Norway

Dr. Diederich Bakker, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen,
Netherlands

Dr. Harald J. Bolsinger, University of Applied Sciences
Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany

Dr. Lourdes Casanova, Johnson School of Management, Cornell University, US

Dr. Sencer Imer, Hacettepe University & Ufuk University, Turkey

Dr. Shou Wang Kuo, Shih Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan

Dr. C. Coşkun Küçüközmen, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey

Dr. Kari Liuhto, Turku School of Economics, Finland

Dr. Marin A Marinov, Aalborg University, Denmark

Dr. Musa Pinar, Valpairoso University, US

Dr. Rattanavalee Maisak, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon,
Thailand

Dr. Jaya Prakash Pradhan, Central University of Gujarat, India

Dr. Olga Saginova, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Russia

Dr. Nataliia Stukalo, Dnipro National University, Ukraine

Dr. Dominic Szambowski, International College of Management, Sydney,
Australia

Dr. Andrius Tamošiūnas, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania



*WIBF IBC Organisation Committee* (please see: https://wibf.fhws.de/people/
organisation-committee/)

Dr. Rainer Wehner, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt,
Germany

Dr. Emin Akcaoglu, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt,
Germany

Patrizia Kujaschewski, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt,
Germany

Dr. Christine Wegerich, University of Applied Sciences
Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany

Dominik Winkler, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt,
Germany

Martin Langhammer, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt,
Germany



*Important Dates & Deadlines:*

Deadline for submissions (full papers & extended abstracts): 27 April 2018
Acceptance confirmation: 4 May 2018

*Registration:*

Early bird registration: 12 March 2018 – 13 April 2018
Regular registration closes: 12 May 2018



*Fees:* Please see: https://wibf.fhws.de/registration/fees-and-payment/


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