Global Strategy IG

Can state-owned firms reduce regulatory scrutiny when acquiring U.S. firms?

U.S. regulators are notoriously suspicious of companies with ties to foreign governments merging with or acquiring local firms. The concern is that these foreign entities are being influenced by the…

Read More

How Entrepreneurs Develop Diverse Social Ties, even in Divided Societies

Social networks provide entrepreneurs with invaluable resources, from finding funding and building a customer base to sourcing suppliers and specialists. The right social network not only reduces start-up risk, but…

Read More

Call for Proposals: Special Issues for Global Strategy Journal

Global Strategy Journal (GSJ) accepts submissions of proposals for Special Issues that address either novel and original topics in global strategy or established topics from a fresh perspective. Special issues…

Read More

After a Multinational Organization Fails, are its Employees Scarce Resources or Damaged Goods?

Working for a multinational corporation that failed—especially if you worked in the unit or physical location of the organization deemed responsible for the failure—has been shown to result in a…

Read More

When the chips are down, corporate boards disproportionately blame foreign CEOs according to new study

Immigrant representation in the C-suite is the new norm. Foreign-born CEOs currently lead several global corporations in the U.S., including Google, Microsoft, and Pepsi. In fact, almost 80% of America’s…

Read More

Are Foreign-Born CEOs Held to a Higher Standard?

CEO dismissals are often shrouded in secrecy, controversy, and confusion. And while a company’s profits constitute a fundamental measure of CEO success, poor financial performance can explain CEO firings only…

Read More
Global Strategy Journal cover

GSJ: The Impact of Populism on Multinational Corporations’ Investment

A stable economic and political environment is necessary for firms to feel secure while making long-term investment decisions, such as those related to investing in foreign countries (also known as…

Read More
Global Strategy Journal cover

GSJ: Why “Born Digital Firms” Should Have a Physical Presence in Foreign Markets

Firms that have their roots in selling non-physical digital products, also known as “born digital firms,” can establish an international presence without ever physically setting foot in another country. But…

Read More
Global Strategy Journal cover

GSJ: The Effect of Investing in Foreign Countries to Pay Lower Taxes on Economic Productivity

An increasingly connected world and a strong digital economy have made it easier for multinational companies to have investments in multiple countries. This investment, where the company buys a controlling…

Read More
Global Strategy Journal cover

GSJ: New Study Finds Electoral Uncertainty Threatens International Investment at Companies with Government Ties

In emerging countries, where the differences between political parties are considerable, elections often bring sweeping policy changes, even when the incumbents remain in power. This electoral uncertainty creates challenges for…

Read More