PhD defence: Niels le Duc

The PhD dissertation seeks to analyze the significance of resource commitment to Research and Development (R&D) units of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs). More specifically, it pursues three inquires, viz. to uncover the determinants of resource commitment to MNE R&D units, to discern the effects of different resource commitment positions on an R&D unit's access co-location advantages, and to assess the number and nature of an R&D unit’s innovative outputs. The results demonstrate the importance of adopting the resource commitment concept to the study of MNE R&D activities and provide scholars with a better understanding of MNE dispersed R&D behavior.

Primary Supervisor:
Professor with special responsibilities Peter Gammeltoft

Department of International Economics, Government and Business

Copenhagen Business School
 

Secondary Supervisor:

Professor with special responsibilities Björn Jindra

Department of International Economics, Government and Business

Copenhagen Business School
 

Assessment Committee:

Professor with special responsibilities Larissa Rabbiosi (Chair)

Department of Strategy and Innovation

Copenhagen Business School
 

Professor Björn Ambos

Institute of Management & Strategy

University of St. Gallen
 

Professor Marina Papanastassiou

Department of International Business

University of Leeds Business School

Thesis:
The thesis will be available from research.cbs.dk

Reception:
The CBS PhD School will host a reception, which will take place immediately after the defence in Atrium, Kilen.