The talk will be delivered by Prof. Dinesh Hasija, Augusta University
12 July, 2023, Bengaluru: The Office of Research and Publications (R&P) at IIM Bangalore will host a research seminar on ‘Indirect CPA During Cross-Border M&As: Political Affinity and Target-Dependent Lobbying’, to be led by Prof. Dinesh Hasija, Augusta University (Strategy area), at 2.30 pm on 14th July 2023, at Classroom C13.
Abstract: In the study, research is expanded on indirect and collective forms of corporate political activity (CPA). Particularly, when firms have a low legitimacy, they are more likely to rely on their partners for an action given legitimacy concerns may not only hurt a focal firm effort but also that of other firms involved in gaining collective benefits. To test their theory, the researchers use the context of friendly cross-border acquisitions made by foreign MNEs in the US and examine the effects of political risks arising due to weak bilateral relations between host and home countries. It is found that when acquiring MNEs face legitimacy issues driven by the low political affinity between a home and host country, they depend more on target firms for orchestrating lobbying resources. It is also found that this is more likely to happen as the political affinity between a home and host country allies’ is also high.
Speaker Profile: Dr. Dinesh Hasija attained his Bachelor’s in Management and Marketing from Valdosta State University, Master’s in International Business from Florida International University, and PhD in Strategic Management from University of Arkansas. He also gained work experience in US from corporations like Walmart. His teaching and research expertise focuses on the area of strategic management, and he specializes in topics like corporate political activity, corporate governance and international business. At Augusta University, he has won several awards and grants such as the Outstanding Faculty Award. His research has been published in management journals such as the Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science and Journal of Management Studies, and his research has been discussed in media outlets like Yahoo Finance, National Public Radio of US and several US-based newspapers.
Webpage Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=o75ILWkAAAAJ
The talk will be delivered by Prof. Dinesh Hasija, Augusta University
12 July, 2023, Bengaluru: The Office of Research and Publications (R&P) at IIM Bangalore will host a research seminar on ‘Indirect CPA During Cross-Border M&As: Political Affinity and Target-Dependent Lobbying’, to be led by Prof. Dinesh Hasija, Augusta University (Strategy area), at 2.30 pm on 14th July 2023, at Classroom C13.
Abstract: In the study, research is expanded on indirect and collective forms of corporate political activity (CPA). Particularly, when firms have a low legitimacy, they are more likely to rely on their partners for an action given legitimacy concerns may not only hurt a focal firm effort but also that of other firms involved in gaining collective benefits. To test their theory, the researchers use the context of friendly cross-border acquisitions made by foreign MNEs in the US and examine the effects of political risks arising due to weak bilateral relations between host and home countries. It is found that when acquiring MNEs face legitimacy issues driven by the low political affinity between a home and host country, they depend more on target firms for orchestrating lobbying resources. It is also found that this is more likely to happen as the political affinity between a home and host country allies’ is also high.
Speaker Profile: Dr. Dinesh Hasija attained his Bachelor’s in Management and Marketing from Valdosta State University, Master’s in International Business from Florida International University, and PhD in Strategic Management from University of Arkansas. He also gained work experience in US from corporations like Walmart. His teaching and research expertise focuses on the area of strategic management, and he specializes in topics like corporate political activity, corporate governance and international business. At Augusta University, he has won several awards and grants such as the Outstanding Faculty Award. His research has been published in management journals such as the Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science and Journal of Management Studies, and his research has been discussed in media outlets like Yahoo Finance, National Public Radio of US and several US-based newspapers.
Webpage Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=o75ILWkAAAAJ