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Ulf R Andersson is a Professor of Business Studies at Mälardalen University's School of Business Society and Engineering, Division of Marketing and Strategy. He also holds an Adjunct Professorship at BI Norwegian Business School and serves as Senior Editor of the Journal of World Business. His research focuses on subsidiary dynamics within multinational enterprises (MNEs), emphasizing network theory, subsidiary evolution, knowledge creation/transfer, and strategic management in global contexts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for subsidiary positioning, governance, and influence within MNE ecosystems.
Teaching emphasizes global business challenges and critical thinking in programs like International Business Management and International Marketing. Research interests span subsidiary strategic initiatives, digitalization impacts, MNE value chain governance, and the interplay between external embeddedness and subsidiary capabilities. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles explore topics such as subsidiary-political embeddedness, mandate transitions, and network configurations in MNEs.
Key contributions include frameworks for subsidiary capability development, microfoundations in international business research, and analyses of subsidiary influence mechanisms. His work addresses contemporary issues like post-pandemic global value chain resilience and digital transformation effects on MNE operations.
