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Dr. Tao Chen serves as a Lecturer in International Business at the Cork University Business School, University College Cork, specializing in the Department of Management and Marketing. His academic work bridges strategic management with non-market strategies, particularly focusing on how firms in emerging economies leverage external resources to sustain competitive advantage.
Dr. Chen earned his PhD from the University of Surrey, MSc from Loughborough University, and completed his undergraduate studies at the China University of Mining and Technology. Prior to his academic career, he accumulated five years of professional experience in investment banking and corporate investment.
- Strategy
- Non-market strategy development
- International business expansion
- Sustainability integration in corporate strategy
- Political connections in emerging markets
His recent publications examine how diverse human resource slack influences firm innovation among politically connected enterprises, reflecting his focus on the intersection of corporate strategy and external resource management. Dr. Chen actively participates in major international conferences including the Strategic Management Society, Academy of International Business, and European International Business Academy events.
- Vice-Chancellor's Studentship Award
- Best Reviewer Award for BAM 2023 Annual Conference
With publications in International Business Review and presentations at premier academic conferences, Dr. Chen contributes to both theoretical and practical understanding of how firms navigate complex market and non-market environments. His research on sustainable development strategies addresses growing environmental concerns in business practice.
