About
Justin Tan is a Professor of Strategic Management and holds the Newmont Endowed Chair in Business Strategy at the Schulich School of Business, York University. His research focuses on strategic management in emerging economies, cooperative strategies, international joint ventures, and innovation ecosystems. He explores topics such as institutional logics, corporate compliance in global markets, and technology adoption dynamics.
Dr. Tan's work bridges strategic management with entrepreneurship and technology governance, emphasizing institutional environments and organizational adaptability. His research often examines China's evolving business landscape, including state-owned enterprises, political connections, and innovation challenges in high-tech sectors like rail and telecommunications.
His recent publications analyze strategic positioning in complex environments, corporate social responsibility trade-offs, and the coevolution of strategy and ethics. Notable contributions include studies on innovation ecosystems in China's high-speed rail sector and the role of political appointments in innovation ambidexterity.
Leveraging interdisciplinary frameworks, his work addresses critical questions about firm survival and competitiveness in transitional economies, offering insights for both academic and managerial audiences.
