Research

The rapidly growing discipline of international business is an expression of  the underlying international perspective of the Faculty as a whole. It is,  as well, an appropriate response to the pressures of globalisation of business  and its associated ramifications - such as the imperatives of international  accounting standards, international benchmarking across all areas of management,  and broader policy and strategic issues.

Within the discipline of International Business  our programs and research encompass a broad domain, including: multinational  and transnational business activities; strategic and managerial processes that  cross national boundaries; managing cultural differences and international  negotiations; joint ventures and strategic alliances; and mergers and acquisitions. 

However, the scope of the discipline goes beyond this to reflect the fact  that the dynamics of international business are inextricably linked with the  economic, regulatory, political and cultural frameworks within which business  operates.

This interdisciplinary perspective supports, for instance, work on  international risk management and crisis management for business organisations,  governments and NGOs; businessgovernment relations, including government incentives  and FDI policy for attracting and managing MNEs; and country-specific studies,  such as the impact of Japanese MNEs on the Asia- Pacific region, foreign investment  in China, and the contribution of foreign firms to the development of Australia.

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Group (IERG) was established in 2006 with the appointment of The Sesquicentennial Lecturer in International Entrepreneurship. The philosophy of the IERG is based on two central themes.  The first is the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation to economic growth and prosperity in Australia and the region, and the second is the need to develop, engage and connect with all facets of the entrepreneurial community. Based on these two themes, the IERG is involved in research, teaching, and outreach activities and excellence.