Research Spotlight

Anubha compares and contrasts scientific research publications and patenting practices between universities and firms. Her research also informs science, technology and innovation policy makers to effectively steer their strategies in support of collaborative knowledge exchange and technological advancement.

In my three-part dissertation, I explore the effects of boards and owners on firms’ decision to undertake voluntary environmental disclosures. My thesis provides insights into the effect of contextual factors and interdependence in corporate governance mechanisms in driving such disclosures

Doctoral scholar Abu Rehan Abbasi investigates the relationship that internationalization has with firm performance. He also focuses on how key differences among firms in strategy, industry, and corporate governance influence the relationship.

Businesses frequently make choices that go beyond markets. They are impacted by the actions of activists, interest groups, local communities and governments. In his research, PhD scholar Bibek Bhattacharya aims to identify factors that shape these nonmarket strategies.

Shooj Bhaskaran Raj’s research falls under the behavioural strategy stream and contributes to the academic literature on the psychological foundations of strategy. It has managerial implications as it highlights the role of playfulness and experimentation in organisations.

My dissertation research delves into the phenomenon called business ecosystems, attempting to understand how business ecosystems are orchestrated. My work connects with extant research and provides deeper insights into how to craft successful ecosystem strategies

My three-part thesis focuses on firm capabilities. For the vast majority of my research, I rely on secondary data from diverse databases

The fabric of a neighborhood, including its networks, infrastructure, and economic activity, shapes where firms choose to set up shop and how they perform.
Doctoral scholar Roma Mondal, Strategy area, explores these microgeographic forces to uncover how location influences startup growth, firm performance, and economic development. Her research offers insights for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and urban planners who seek equitable regional development.