Jordan Siegel

Jordan Siegel is a Professor of Strategy at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, holding the Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellowship. He is also a Research Fellow at the William Davidson Institute and an Associate-in-Research at the Harvard Korea Institute of the Harvard Asia Center.

• Primary Affiliation: Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
• Secondary Affiliations: William Davidson Institute, Harvard Asia Center

Professor Siegel's research explores how firms leverage global institutions to overcome domestic governance weaknesses, how labor market institutions shape global strategies, and the cultural factors influencing foreign direct investment decisions. His work combines institutional theory with empirical analysis from extensive fieldwork in Latin America and East Asia.

His recent publications analyze:

• Political strategies for corporate legitimacy in autocratic regimes
• Institutional borrowing and competitive advantage mechanisms
• Gender diversity impacts on multinational performance
• Cultural distance effects on investment patterns
• Methodological advancements in nonlinear model interpretation

Scientific Awards:

• Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellowship

Professor Siegel's work spans corporate governance, strategic management, and institutional economics, with significant contributions to understanding how firms navigate political risks and cultural differences. His research has been supported by grants related to international business studies and comparative institutional analysis.