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Future-fit

Expanding the Boundaries of International Business

Rebecca Piekkari, Sarianna Lundan, Tiina Ritvala, Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen, Rob Van Tulder (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

424 Seiten

2026
Emerald Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-80686-432-4 (ISBN)

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Marking the 50th anniversary of the European International Business Academy (EIBA), the 2024 Annual Conference in Finland was more than a celebration—it was a call to action. This volume captures the spirit of that milestone gathering, where scholars from around the world came together to reimagine the future of international business (IB) research. As the field enters a new era, contributors to this collection explore how we can challenge established thinking, reshape theoretical foundations, and pursue bold, impactful research that addresses the pressing needs of our time. Book A of this volume addresses new perspectives on agency and the role of governments, knowledge creation and novel technologies in uncertain conditions, and sustainable transnational collaboration in global value chains.

In a world marked by deepening societal polarisation, mounting global challenges, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, international business must evolve. This volume advocates for a more transdisciplinary approach—one where academics, practitioners, policymakers, and creatives collaborate to produce knowledge that bridges disciplines and sectors. By rethinking what we study, how we study it, and why it matters, this volume offers a visionary roadmap for the next 50 years of IB scholarship—grounded in relevance, responsibility, and the pursuit of societal impact.

Rebecca Piekkari is Marcus Wallenberg Chair of International Business at Aalto University School of Business in Finland. Sarianna Lundan is Professor of International Business at Aalto University in Finland. Tiina Ritvala is Associate Professor of International Business and Assistant Dean at Aalto University School of Business in Finland. Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen is a Lecturer in International Business at Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku. Rob Van Tulder is Emeritus Full Professor of International Business-Society Management at RSM Erasmus University Rotterdam and Academic Director of the Partnerships Resource Centre.

Chapter 1. Introduction: An Agenda for Future-fit International Business Scholarship; Rebecca Piekkari, Sarianna Lundan, Tiina Ritvala, Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen, and Rob Van Tulder

Part I. Government Support, Sanctions and Regulation – New Perspectives on the Agency of MNEs and Consumers

Chapter 2. Circular Economy Policies, Global Value Chains, and the Future of International Business: Insights from the French Textile Industry; Louise Curran, Thibaut Joltreau, and Christian Gnekpe

Chapter 3. Friendshoring as a Strategic Response: Location Decisions for MNEs in a Fractured Global Economy; Salman Saleem Virani

Chapter 4. Strategic Survival: Balancing Geopolitical Pressures and Economic Interests in Russia; Fanni Simon

Chapter 5. Making a Difference: Why Portuguese Consumers Boycott Russian Companies; Susana C. Silva, Paulo Duarte, M. Inês Costa, and Raquel C. Meneses

Chapter 6. Evaluating Government Support Programs for Exports: The Choice Between Higher Leakage or Higher Exclusion; Priit Tinits

Part II. Knowledge Creation in MNEs – The Impact of Uncertainty and New Technologies

Chapter 7. Avoid Putting Knowledge at Stake: Selective Sino-Foreign R&D Linkages of MNEs; Yuxuan Zhao, Zhenzhen Xie, and Peter Ping Li

Chapter 8. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: The Contrary Relationship Between Resilience and Innovation; Naomi Lutskes and Michael Wolfesberger

Chapter 9. Ownership Advantage in Digital Cultural Industries and Its Cross-Border Transfer; Irina Mihailova

Chapter 10. The Multiple Layers of Futures: Technology and Trust in International Business; Anna Karhu, Lauri-Matti Palmunen, and Elina Pelto

Part III. Reconfiguring Value Chains and Value Propositions – The Challenges of Sustainability, Transnational Collaboration, and Distributive Justice

Chapter 11. Evolutionary Paths of Global Value Chains (GVCs) for SMEs: A Conceptual Framework; Diala Kabbara, Valerio Veglio, Giovanna Magnani, and Antonella Zucchella

Chapter 12. Multinationals, Sustainability and the Move to a Circular Economy in Global Value Chains; Matthew M. C. Allen and Mohammad B. Rana

Chapter 13. Expanding the Strategic Repertoire of Multinational Companies: Early Repurposing Business Models for the Bottom of the Pyramid; Arne Jeppe and Heike Proff

Chapter 14. Social Sustainability Practices: A Balancing Act of Economic, Environmental, and Social Considerations; Emilene Leite and Nina Hasche

Chapter 15. Distributive Justice in International Business: A Review and Research Agenda; Asmund Rygh, Shabneez Bhankaraully, Vedrana Jez, and Michel Goyer

Erscheint lt. Verlag	5.5.2026
Reihe/Serie	Progress in International Business Research
Verlagsort	Bingley
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt	Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
Themenwelt	Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Makroökonomie
ISBN-10	1-80686-432-0 / 1806864320
ISBN-13	978-1-80686-432-4 / 9781806864324
Zustand	Neuware