Research title (working title):
MNE performance variations, a three-level model
Research Topic
Performance, multinationality, quantitative methodology
Research Description
The objective of this research study is to analyse the elements affecting performance of the multinational enterprise. The main argument is that MNE performance variations depend upon three specific groups of factors: the MNE-level characteristics, Subsidiary-level characteristics and Country-level characteristics. The main contribution of the study will be to account for multinational firm performance variations based on the aforementioned dimensions and their interdependencies.
Start date and Research form
Full time PhD candidate, start date 1st October 2011
Research Supervisor(s)
Professor Mario Kafouros, Professor Jeremy Clegg and Dr Elizabeth (Yi) Wang
Background and experience
MSc in International Business and Entrepreneurship, Essex Business School, University of Essex
MA in Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Professional experience
Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, Essex Business School, University of Essex
UMIS-SMEA, Small and Medium Entrepreneurship Organisation, Zagreb, Croatia
Awards (if applicable)
The Faculty of Law and Management Best Student Award, Essex Business School, University of Essex