STRATEGY AND STRUCTURE OF THE KOREAN CHAEBOL: CHANGES AFTER THE 1997 ECONOMIC CRISIS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA. Korea is the third largest export market for Australia, however, analysis of the structure and strategy of Korea's largest corporations has been surprisingly neglected by Australian researchers. This project examines recent changes in the operation of the largest family controlled conglomerates in Korea (chaebol), which possess unique features in various aspects, within a dynamic ....STRATEGY AND STRUCTURE OF THE KOREAN CHAEBOL: CHANGES AFTER THE 1997 ECONOMIC CRISIS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA. Korea is the third largest export market for Australia, however, analysis of the structure and strategy of Korea's largest corporations has been surprisingly neglected by Australian researchers. This project examines recent changes in the operation of the largest family controlled conglomerates in Korea (chaebol), which possess unique features in various aspects, within a dynamic historical perspective. Case studies will be conducted concentrating on changes of business structure and strategy within Samsung, LG, Hyundai and Daewoo, with particular attention to these companies, response to the 1997 economic crisis and its implications for major trading partners such as Australia.Read moreRead less
Managing human resources in an advanced economy from the perspective of emerging Chinese multinationals: the case of NWII in Australia. This project will investigate human resource management practices in the resources sector in Australia and China. The outcomes of this study will provide important theoretical and operational insights into Chinese foreign direct investment for stakeholders such as the Australian government, community, employees and their representatives.
How can Small Economies Create Globally Competitive Firms in New High-Tech Industries? In today's competitive world, governments have to develop better policies to stimulate economic growth. This research will provide Australian policy makers systematic empirical evidence to develop a dedicated policy aimed at stimulating the internationalization of new ventures in biotechnology, which constitutes a frontier high-tech area. Our study and the policy recommendations that will emerge from it can ha ....How can Small Economies Create Globally Competitive Firms in New High-Tech Industries? In today's competitive world, governments have to develop better policies to stimulate economic growth. This research will provide Australian policy makers systematic empirical evidence to develop a dedicated policy aimed at stimulating the internationalization of new ventures in biotechnology, which constitutes a frontier high-tech area. Our study and the policy recommendations that will emerge from it can have a big economic impact because the health sector in biotechnology is a growing hi-tech area and has much potential to create value for the society. Read moreRead less
An Investigation of Export Performance Determinants Across Service Types. The objective of this research is to investigate the export performance drivers of services firms, and consider how these drivers differ across service types. Previous research into export performance drivers has focused primarily on manufacturers. However, theory in services marketing suggests that there are not only key differences between service firms and manufacturers, but also key differences across different service ....An Investigation of Export Performance Determinants Across Service Types. The objective of this research is to investigate the export performance drivers of services firms, and consider how these drivers differ across service types. Previous research into export performance drivers has focused primarily on manufacturers. However, theory in services marketing suggests that there are not only key differences between service firms and manufacturers, but also key differences across different service types. This research is both timely and critical given the recently stated Federal Government objective of doubling the number of exporters over the next five years, and the fact that the services sector is the fastest growing export sector.Read moreRead less
A Study of Dynamic Capabilities in Australian and US Born Global Firms. Government policy recommendations for internationalising resources-constrained small and medium firms will be made. Practitioners will be informed of feasible paths for early and rapid internationalisation. Yet-to-internationalise small and medium enterprises will be advised on how to acquire, reconfigure and use capabilities to achieve positional advantages in international markets. The Australian and international academi ....A Study of Dynamic Capabilities in Australian and US Born Global Firms. Government policy recommendations for internationalising resources-constrained small and medium firms will be made. Practitioners will be informed of feasible paths for early and rapid internationalisation. Yet-to-internationalise small and medium enterprises will be advised on how to acquire, reconfigure and use capabilities to achieve positional advantages in international markets. The Australian and international academic community will be better informed of born global internationalisation, enriching teaching and learning practices in entrepreneurship, international business, international marketing, strategic management and small business management.
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Understanding civil society activists. The growing role and importance of civil society groups demands an understanding of their philosophical and intellectual underpinnings and who the people are that support their agendas. This project provides a multifaceted picture of the supporters of three critical social causes: environmental sustainability, animal welfare and economic globalisation. Understanding who these people are and what motivates them will give us a better understanding of many o ....Understanding civil society activists. The growing role and importance of civil society groups demands an understanding of their philosophical and intellectual underpinnings and who the people are that support their agendas. This project provides a multifaceted picture of the supporters of three critical social causes: environmental sustainability, animal welfare and economic globalisation. Understanding who these people are and what motivates them will give us a better understanding of many of the drivers of our own economic and social future, thereby helping to strengthen Australia's social and economic fabric.Read moreRead less
Constructing a Chinese International Human Resource Management System in Regional Australia: The Case of CHALCO (The Aluminum Company of China). Australians will benefit from the project for it will: 1) increase the nation's resource base; 2) improve the balance of payments; 3) increase regional development, income and employment; 4) motivate other Chinese firms to invest in Australia; 5) contain social disputation and ensure the interests of multiple stakeholders will benefit from CHALCO's inve ....Constructing a Chinese International Human Resource Management System in Regional Australia: The Case of CHALCO (The Aluminum Company of China). Australians will benefit from the project for it will: 1) increase the nation's resource base; 2) improve the balance of payments; 3) increase regional development, income and employment; 4) motivate other Chinese firms to invest in Australia; 5) contain social disputation and ensure the interests of multiple stakeholders will benefit from CHALCO's investment; 6) help generate a good industrial relations climate in the region where the refinery is to be sited; and 9) induce the construction of improved regional social infrastructure. It will also enable Australia scholars to become world leaders in the study of Chinese MNC's policies and practices.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130100860
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$365,586.00
Summary
Upgrading competitive position through foreign direct investment: understanding the role of managerial intentionality in domestic manufacturing firms. This research investigates the process by which firms from small domestic markets, such as Australia, can catch up with global market leaders through acquiring strategic assets overseas. It aims to reveal the role of the strategic intents of firm decision makers in initiating, strategising and supporting the process of competitive catch-up.
Through the eyes of the Chinese: Attitudes to and opinions of Australia and their influence on Sino-Australian business exchange. The outcomes of this research will have significant policy implications for the Australian government and business sectors in terms of improving intercultural understanding, facilitating bilateral trade, unlocking the potential of the Chinese market, as well as increasing economic efficiency. The capacity of Australian businesses to engage with China will be substanti ....Through the eyes of the Chinese: Attitudes to and opinions of Australia and their influence on Sino-Australian business exchange. The outcomes of this research will have significant policy implications for the Australian government and business sectors in terms of improving intercultural understanding, facilitating bilateral trade, unlocking the potential of the Chinese market, as well as increasing economic efficiency. The capacity of Australian businesses to engage with China will be substantially improved by enhancing our knowledge base about the individual, social, and national factors that facilitate and inhibit engagement in Sino-Australian business relations and exchange. Findings from this reserch will also inform the international development in education and training, tourism and technology in Australia.Read moreRead less
Babel in business: how language differences influence management in multinationals. Management of cultural and language differences is crucial to successful international expansion, which for countries with small domestic markets, such as Australia, is imperative to prosper or even survive. The recommendations of this project with regard to managing language differences will therefore be of interest and benefit to Australian multinationals and Australian companies intending to internationalise. ....Babel in business: how language differences influence management in multinationals. Management of cultural and language differences is crucial to successful international expansion, which for countries with small domestic markets, such as Australia, is imperative to prosper or even survive. The recommendations of this project with regard to managing language differences will therefore be of interest and benefit to Australian multinationals and Australian companies intending to internationalise. Its results are also expected to increase the perceived importance of improving Australians? foreign language skills. Learning languages enhances the ability to understand other people and their way of thinking. This project therefore indirectly address the national research priority 'Understanding our region and the world'Read moreRead less