On December 19th, Waseda University’s Center for Positive/Empirical Analyses of Political Economy as a Top Global University Project hosted an international workshop entitled “The Effect of Home Country Bribery on Seeking Foreign Market Opportunities: The Case of Firms in Transition Economies” Associate Professor Seung-Hyun Lee from University of Texas. He is one of the leading scholars of Strategic Management and International Management.
Session on 19th, Dec.
Tilte : The Effect of Home Country Bribery on Seeking Foreign Market Opportunities: The Case of Firms in Transition Economies
Chair: Associate Professor Junichi Yamanoi (Facalty of Commerce, Waseda University)
Prof. Lee reported that bribery in the home country reduces a firm’s focus on foreign markets. Also, the negative effect is strengthened for new ventures and is weakened by the competitive pressure from informal economy.
Additionally, Prof. Lee’s teaching seminars for Ph.D students were conducted for three days.
1st. Session on Dec 15
Entry and survival
2nd. Session on Dec 16
Initial Public Offering (IPO) and firm value
3rd. Session on Dec 17
Exit and failure
