Mehmet E. Genç

Dr. Mehmet E. Genç is an Assistant Professor of Management at Özyeğin University's Faculty of Business Administration. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (2005) from the University of Minnesota, an MBA (1997), and a BSc in Civil Engineering (1994) from Middle East Technical University (METU).

• Specializes in Strategic Management & International Business
• Former Assistant Professor at Zicklin School of Business (Baruch College, CUNY) and Montclair State University
• Focuses on institutional environments' impact on corporate strategy and performance

Dr. Genç's research explores how political, economic, and bureaucratic institutions shape firms' international expansion strategies and financial outcomes. Key areas include: the influence of home/host country institutions on foreign investments, competition dynamics between developed and developing-country firms, and geographic diversification's effect on firm performance.

His publication history (2003-2012) reveals consistent focus on institutional theory, multinational enterprise behavior, and strategic adaptation in cross-border contexts. Articles span journals like Journal of International Business Studies and Journal of Management Studies, with book chapters in edited volumes addressing institutional approaches to international business.

Dr. Genç teaches core and elective courses across undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• BUS 100 Introduction to Business
• IBUS 402 Global Strategy
• MGMT 701 Strategy
• MGMT 823 Strategy and the Business Landscape