XIE Zhenzhen
Contact: xiezhzh23@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Research Areas: International Business, Global Strategy, Innovation, Emerging Economies
CONTACT INFORMATION
Room 504, Tower 1 Wenxueyuan Tel: +86 18611620582
Business School Email: xiezhzh23@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Sun Yat-sen University
Shenzhen, China
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Professor 2024―now
Business School, Sun Yat-sen University
Associate Professor 2019―2024
Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy, School of Economics and Management (SEM), Tsinghua University
Assistant Professor 2014―2018
Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy, School of Economics and Management (SEM), Tsinghua University
RESEARCH INTERESTS
International Business, Global Strategy, Innovation, Emerging Economies
TEACHING INTERESTS
International Business, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
EDUCATION
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, School of Business and Management.
Ph.D. in Strategy, minor in Organizational Behavior 2013
Tilburg University, CentER for Research in Economics and Business, the Netherlands.
M.Phil. with distinction in Economics 2007
Tsinghua University, School of Economics and Management, Beijing, China.
B. S. in Economics, Concentration in Finance, Minor in English 2005
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Chen, X., Ghorbani, M., & Xie, Z. Government aid and state ownership: the impact on the FDI decisions of Chinese MNEs in Africa, with Management and Organization Review, forthcoming.
Liao, Z., Liu, Y., & Xie, Z. Optimal cross-sectional regression, Management Science, forthcoming.
Zeng, K., Xu, Y., & Xie, Z. 2023. Local sourcing embeddedness, reshoring, and firm attitudes toward the U.S.-China trade war: A survey analysis of China-based MNC subsidiaries, Business and Politics, Vol.25, No.2, pp.91~116.
Lin, S., Xu, Z., & Xie, Z. 2023. Cultural diversity in semi-virtual teams: A study on multicultural e-sports teams, Journal of International Business Studies, Vol.54, pp.718~730.
Ghorbani, M., Xie, Z., Jin, J., & Wang, F. 2023. Chinese firms' acquisition of innovation capability from overseas: Approaches by state- versus private-owned firms. Management and Organization Review, Vol.19, No.2, pp.233~255.
Xie, Z., Chen, X., & Wang, H. 2022. When dragon meets elephant in Africa: The rivalry on distinctive competitiveness. Management and Organization Review, Vol.18, No.6, pp.1228~1234.
Hao, J., Xie, Z., & Sun, K. 2022. Whose international experience matters more? Decision-makers with international experience in Chinese family firms. Chinese Management Studies, Vol.16, No.2, pp.397~421.
Wang, J., Xie, Z., Li, J., & Yang, D. 2021. Learning from institutional diversity to innovate: A study of Chinese exporters in digital industries. International Journal of Technology Management, Vol.87, Nos.2/3/4, pp. 384~411.
Xie, Z., Xie, L., & Li, J. 2021. Direct subsidies or tax credits? The different effects of R&D policy tools. International Journal of Technology Management, Vol.86, No.1, pp.25~43.
Hu, X., Yang, D., & Xie, Z. 2020. Influences of entrepreneur and founding environment on the entry strategy, Journal of Management Science (Chinese), Vol.2, No.33, pp.17~32.
Yang, D., Hu, X., Xie, Z., &Wu, B. 2019. Do better-networked venture capital firms always enjoy higher investment performance? The contingent role of China’s institutional changes, Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Vol.55, No.4, pp.759~780.
Wang, Y., Xie, Z., Xie, W., & Li, J. 2019. Technological capabilities, political connections and entry mode choices of EMNEs overseas R&D investments, International Journal of Technology Management, Vol.80, No.1/2, pp.149~175.
Xie, Z., & Li, J. 2018. Exporting and innovating among emerging market firms: The moderating role of institutional development, Journal of International Business Studies, Vol. 49, No.2, pp.222~245.
Xie, Z., & Li, J. 2017. Export intensity, domestic competition, and product innovation in an emerging economy, International Journal of Technology Management , Vol.74, No.1-4, pp.96~121.
Xie, Z., & Li, J. 2017. Selective imitation of compatriotic firms: Entry mode decisions of emerging market multinationals in cross-border acquisitions, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, No.34, pp.47~68.
Xie, Z., & Li, J. 2016. Exporting and innovating among emerging market firms: The moderating role of institutional development and absorptive capacity, Academy of Management IM division best paper proceeding.
Xie, Z., & Li, J. 2016. Governance structure and the creation and protection of technological competencies: International R&D joint ventures in China, Management International Review, Vol.56, No.1, pp.123~148.
Xie, Z., & Li, J. 2015. Demand heterogeneity, learning diversity and innovation in an emerging economy. Journal of International Management, Vol.21, No.4, pp. 277~292.
Xie, Z., & Li, J. 2013. Internationalization and indigenous technological efforts of emerging economy firms: The roles of multinational corporations and local institutions. Journal of International Management, Vol. 19, No.3, 247~259.
Li, J., & Xie, Z. 2013. Examining the cross-border acquisition strategy of Chinese firms: The moderating roles of state ownership and institutional transition. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, Vol. 20, No.4, pp 434~445.
Li, J., & Xie, Z. 2011. Global R&D strategies in an emerging economy: The development and protection of technological competencies. European Management Review, Vol. 8, No.3, pp 153~164.
Duan, Z., & Xie, Z. 2006. Analyze network relation’s influence on internationalization from software enterprise outsourcing business. Special Zone Economy (Chinese), Vol. 10, pp 89~92.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Li, J. T. & Xie, Z. 2018. “Adjustment of MNE geographic market strategy in responding to the rise of local competitors in an emerging market”. In Grosse, R., and K. Meyer, eds., Oxford Handbook on Management in Emerging Markets, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Xie, Z., Yin, X., & Cheng, D. 2016. “Chapter 3: Collaboration along the Value Chain”. In China Enterprise Confederation eds., Integration of Information Technology and Industrialization, Tsinghua University Press, Beijing.
Li, J. T. & Xie, Z. 2013. “Incentives”. In Teece, D., and M. Augier, eds., Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management. Palgrave Macmillan, London
WORKING PAPERS
Concentration the load weakens the bridge: Cross-country linkage concentration and knowledge creation in MNCs. with Zhang, L., Yan, Y., & Li, J. 2nd revision and resubmission at Strategic Management Journal.
Avoid putting knowledge at stake: Selective Sino-foreign R&D linkages of MNEs. With Zhao, Y., & Li, P. Revision and resubmission at Asia Pacific Journal of Management.
Not all carrots, some sticks: The relationship between overperformance duration and intensity on firm innovation. With Chen, X., Pan, X., & Wang, H. Revision and resubmission at Journal of Product Innovation Management.
Technological catching-up and the selective US-China decoupling. With Zhao, Y., Li, P., & Wu, R. Revision and resubmission at Technological Forecasting and Social Change.
Does the effect of word-of-mouth vary with national cultures? Evidence from cross-border electronic commerce, with Huang, L., & Wu, J. Under review at Long Range Planning.
Bribe to win? A perspective of institutional complexity. With Chen, Z., Wu, R., & Li, J. Under review at Organization Science.
Out of reach, out of mind: Interstate conflict and multinational subsidiary corporate social responsibility, with Li, X., Li, J., & Qian, C. In preparation for journal submission.
COURSES TAUGHT
Introduction to Management Undergraduate
Strategic Management Undergraduate
International Business Undergraduate
International Management Undergraduate
Honors Program for Entrepreneurial Research Undergraduate
Honors Program for Academic Research Undergraduate
Practice in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Undergraduate
Strategic Management MBA
Alliance and Cooperative Strategy Master/MBA
Global Strategy and Organizations Master/MBA
High-Tech Talents’ Development in Enterprises Master
China Roots Seminar MBA
Corporate Strategic Management Ph.D
Research on Innovation Management Ph.D
Management Research Methods II Ph.D
Advanced Topics in Management and Organization Research: Ph.D
an Ambicultural Perspective Ph.D
Strategic Management of Multinational Corporate Ph.D
ACADEMIC SERVICES
Executive Director of the Technology Incubation and Innovation Ecology Branch of the China Society of Technology Economics, 2018-now
Editorial Board Member for Journal of International Business Studies, 2017-2022
Special Issue Editor of International Journal of Technology Management, 2019-2021
Member of Academy of Management (AOM)
Member of the Academy of International Business (AIB)
Member of the Strategic Management Society (SMS)
Member of International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR)
Reviewer for
Strategic Management Journal
Journal of International Business Studies
Journal of Management
Journal of World Business
Journal of Business Research
Management and Organization Review
Asia Pacific Journal of Management
Journal of International Management
Journal of British Management
International Journal of Technology Management
Chinese Management Studies
Academy of Management annual meetings
Academy of International Business annual meetings
International Association for Chinese Management Research biennial meetings
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Committee Chair 2019―now
Committee of Academic Activities, Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy, SEM, Tsinghua University
Committee Member 2016―now
Academic Committee of Master in Management, CEM, School of Economics and Management (SEM), Tsinghua University
Committee Member 2014―2018
Committee of Academic Activities, Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy, School of Economics and Management (SEM), Tsinghua University
ACTIVITIES WITH INDUSTRIES
2015 Field study at XCMG
2017 Field study at Tencent, Huawei, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Beijing Genomics Institute, Royole, Hax hardware accelerator
2018 Field study at Huawei, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Beijing Genomics Institute, Royole, Shenzhen Voxtech, Hax hardware accelerator
2019 Field study at Tencent, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Beijing Genomics Institute, Shenzhen Voxtech, Hong Kong Stock Exchange
2021 Digital transformation project at Lenovo
2023 Global supply chain restructuring project at Huawei
RESEARCH GRANTS
How Foreign Firms Cope with Network-Based Competition from Indigenous Firms in China. Research Grant of Tsinghua University (Grant No. 2021THZWJC12), [2021/10-2024/10]
How Foreign Firms Cope with Network-Based Competition from Indigenous Firms in China. National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 72072099), [2021/01-2024/12]
Learning by Exporting: A Perspective from International Diversification, National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 71502091), [2016-01-01-2018-12-31]
HONORS AND AWARDS
Best Reviewer Award, International Association for Chinese Management Research Biennial Meeting, 2023
Teaching Case Development Award, SEM, Tsinghua University, 2022
Advanced Worker, SEM, Tsinghua University, 2021
Excellent Teaching Award, SEM, Tsinghua University, 2021
2nd Prize, the 9th Teaching Contest among Young Teachers, Tsinghua University, 2020
Outstanding Online Teaching Award, Tsinghua University, 2020
Advanced Worker, SEM, Tsinghua University, 2018
Best Reviewer Award, International Management Division, Academy of Management, Annual Meeting, 2016
Finalist of the Best Paper Award, Academy of International Business Annual Meeting, 2016
Best Reviewer Award, International Management Division, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 2012
CONFERENCE PAPERS/ PROCEEDINGS
Motivation in new ventures for FDI spillovers absorption: The role of performance feedback (with H. Chen). To be presented at 2024 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Chicago)
Over drinks at the Ballroom: Dual effects of attracting collaborators and diluting influence (with Y. Zhao, & D. Li). To be presented at 2024 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Chicago)
Cultural distance and MNE subsidiary CSR in the host country (with X. Li, & J. Li). Presented at Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Seoul)
Out of reach, out of mind: Interstate conflict and MNE subsidiary corporate social responsibility (with X. Li, J. Li, & C. Qian). Different versions presented at 2024 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Seoul); 2024 AIB Special Theme Conference & The 7th East China University of Science and Technology – University of San Francisco International Symposium (Shanghai)
Selective technology decoupling with China: Targeting the strategic cornerstone (with Y. Zhao, & P. Li). Presented at 2024 International Conference of Quarterly Journal of Management (Tianjin)
The signaling effect of firms’ international diversification behaviors in debt financing activities. (with J. Wang). Presented at 2023 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Warsaw)
Expected geopolitical threat, not actual economic benefit, leading to the deep-level US-China conflicts. (with P. Li, & Y. Zhao). Presented at Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Warsaw)
The interplay between Chinese SOEs and POEs in the host markets of their FDI. (with J. Wang). Presented at 2023 Management and Organization Review Paper Development Workshop
The signaling effect of firms’ international diversification activities. (with J. Wang, & N. Zhang). Presented at 2022 Asia Pacific Regional Conference (Ningbo, China)
Specialized while diversified, the influence of application width and technology depth on SADI firms’ performance. (with J. Wang). Presented at 2022 Asia Pacific Journal of Management paper development workshop (Ningbo, China)
Resisting de-globalization? Dependency on local suppliers and reshoring of MNCs in China (with Q. Gu, & Y. Xu). Presented at 2022 Frontiers in International Business Conference (Charleston)
Resisting de-globalization? Tied-up in external value chains. (with Y. Xu). Presented at 2022 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Virtual); 2022 Annual Meeting of the Asia Academy of Management (Virtual)
Aid, state-ownership, and the location decision of Chinese MNEs in Africa. (with X. Chen). Presented at; 2022 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Virtual)
An Endogenous Agency Model of Sociocognitive Processes (with Z. Huang, & K. Hong). Presented at 2022 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Virtual)
Local sourcing embeddedness, reshoring, and firm attitudes toward the U.S.-China trade war: A survey analysis of China-based MNC subsidiaries, (with K. Zeng, & Y. Xu) Presented at Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association (Montreal)
The acquisition of innovation capability by Chinese firms: State versus private approaches (with M. Ghorbani, J. Jin & F. Wang,). Presented at 2021 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Virtual)
How does chairman’s international experience matter? -Cross-border M&A by family firms (with J. Hao & J. Friar). Presented at 2019 Academy of International Business Professional Development Workshop on Family Business Research (Copenhagen); 2019 Eastern Academy of Management-International Annual Meeting: Managing in a Global Economy XVIII, (Dubrovnik)
Three dimensions of learning diversity and innovation (with J. Li). Presented at 2019 1st National School of Development Management Conference, in collaboration with the Journal of World Business (Beijing); 2017 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Atlanta)
Coping with social capital investment by competitors: The strategies of foreign firms in China"(with Z. Chen, R. Wu, & J. Li). Different versions presented at 2020 Strategic Management Society Special Conference (Hangzhou); 2017 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Atlanta) ;2017 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Dubai)
When can heterogeneity be made better used? Founding partner source heterogeneity, innovation performance and IPR protection (with Qiu, S. & Yang, D.). Presented at 2016 SMS Special Conference (Hong Kong)
New CEO-TMT relational demography and strategic change: The moderating role of managerial discretion (with Li, D.). Presented at 2016 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Anaheim, CA).
The role of political connection and the entry mode choice of oversea R&D institutions: evidence from Chinese MNEs (with Y. Wang, W. Xie and J. Li). Presented at 2016 Biennial Conference of International Association for Chinese Management Research Meeting (Hangzhou)
Shall an entrepreneur choose business idea source to match his/her background? The contingent Role of Institutional environment (with X. Hu and D. Yang). Different versions presented at 2017 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Atlanta); 2016 Strategic Management Special Conference (Rome); 2015 Singapore Management University-Academy of Management Journal Retreat (Singapore)
Selective Imitation: Home Country Effects in Cross-Border Acquisitions (with J. T. Li). Different versions presented at 2015 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Bangaluru, India); 2015 Asia Pacific Journal of Management Special Issue workshop on “Emerging Economy Multinationals” at Copenhagen Business School (Copenhagen, Denmark); 2015 Harvard Business School/Journal of International Business Studies Workshop on Special Issue on "International Business Responses to Institutional Voids" (Boston)
Market openness, absorptive capacity, and innovation: Exploring learning by exporting in an emerging economy (with J. T. Li). Different versions presented at 2016 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (New Orleans, LA); 2015 Strategic Management Society Special Conference: From Local Voids to Local Goods: An Institutions Promote Competitive Advantage? (Santiago, Chile); 2014 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Vancouver, Canada)
Demand heterogeneity, learning diversity and product innovation in an emerging economy (with J. T. Li). Presented at 2014 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Philadelphia, PA).
Competing globally and locally: Market disparity, market separation, and innovation performance of Chinese firms (with J. T. Li). Presented at 2014 Biennial Conference of International Association of Chinese Management Research (Beijing, China).
Learning diversity and innovation in an emerging economy (with J. T. Li). Presented at 2013 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Istanbul, Turkey)
Export intensity, domestic market competition, and product innovation in an emerging economy (with J. T. Li). Different versions presented at 2012 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Boston); 2012 Annual Meeting of the International Business (Washington, D.C.)
Multiple roles of multinational corporations, local Institutions, and indigenous technological efforts of technology laggards. Different versions presented at 2012 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Boston); 2012 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Washington, D.C.)
International R&D joint ventures in China: Governance structure and the protection of technological competencies (with J. T. Li). Different versions presented at 2013 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (Istanbul, Turkey); 2012 Biennial Conference of the International Association for Chinese Management Research (Hong Kong)
Global R&D strategies in an emerging economy: The development and protection of technological competencies (with J. T. Li). Presented at 2010 Annual Meeting of the Asia Academy of Management (Macau)
Institutional pressures and ownership-based entry mode: International M&As by Chinese firms. Presented at 2010 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Montreal)
Uncertainty and ownership-based entry mode: International mergers and acquisitions by Chinese firms (with J. T. Li). Different versions presented at 2009 Strategic Management Society Annual International Conference (Washington, D.C.); 2009 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Chicago)
LANGUAGES
Chinese (Mandarin native), English
HOBBIES
Travelling, Reading
