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Cuili Qian is an Ashbel Smith Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), holding a faculty position in the Department of Organizations, Strategy and International Management within the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate governance, political strategy in transitional economies (especially China), and international business dynamics. She has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Emerald Citations of Excellence (2017) and the Research Excellence Award from City University of Hong Kong (2014).
Education:
- Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2010)
- M.A., Leiden University, Netherlands (2005)
- M.A., Renmin University of China (2005)
- B.A., Renmin University of China (2003)
Research Interests: Qian’s work explores the interplay between firms and their broader environments, particularly in transitional economies. She investigates how political strategies, stakeholder dynamics, and governance structures influence corporate behavior. Her studies often address CSR reporting practices, the role of CEO characteristics (e.g., experience, political orientation) in strategic decision-making, and the impact of institutional voids on firm performance. She has contributed to understanding expatriate staffing in multinational corporations and the implications of corporate political activities.
Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like contingency theory, institutional theory, and stakeholder theory, offering insights for both academia and practitioners.
Key Contributions: Notable articles include studies on stakeholder legitimacy and CSR reporting in China, the moderating effects of CEO political connections on firm performance, and the strategic implications of expatriate management. Her research often highlights the tension between short-termism and long-term sustainability, particularly in contexts with weak institutions.
Awards:
- Emerald Citations of Excellence (2017)
- Research Excellence Award, City University of Hong Kong (2014)
- AAOM Best Paper Award (2012)
- AOM IM Division Samsung Best Paper Award (2009)
Grants & Service: Qian serves on editorial boards of top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and the Academy of Management Journal. Her academic service reflects her leadership in advancing management scholarship, particularly in areas of strategy and international business.
Labs/Teams: While no specific lab names are mentioned, her research collaborations span international networks, focusing on comparative studies between advanced and transitional economies.
