2233: Immigration and Firm Strategy in a New Era (11967)

Organizer(s)

• QC

  Qingqing Chen

  U. of Texas, Dallas, United States

Presenter(s)

• BG

  Britta Glennon

  The Wharton School, U. of Pennsylvania, United States

Discussant(s)

• EH

  Exequiel Hernandez

  Wharton, United States

Participant(s)

• EK

  Elena Kulchina

  North Carolina State U., United States
• AM

  Astrid Marinoni

  Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, United States

This symposium aims to bring together pioneering studies that delve into the intricate relationship between immigration and firm strategy, taking into account the evolving socio-political dynamics and delivering valuable insights to inform firm strategic decisions. In recent years, the intersection of immigration and firm strategy has been a subject of growing interest and extensive research. Existing literature has contributed significantly to our understanding of the profound impacts of immigration on knowledge transfer (e.g., Wang, 2015; Yang, Mudambi & Meyer, 2008), entrepreneurship (e.g., Kulchina, 2016, 2017; Lee & Eesley, 2018), and firm strategy and performance (e.g., Hernandez, 2014; Kulchina & Hernandez, 2016; Glennon et al., 2022; Li, Hernandez & Gwon, 2019). However, the current global landscape is witnessing dramatic changes in the socio-political environment for migration and mobility of talents across borders. Shifting demographics in the labor market, resurgence of protectionism (e.g., Yue, et al., 2022), and changing immigration policies, among other factors, have introduced new challenges for firms seeking to harness the potential of talents from around the world. Given these transformative developments, there is an urgent need for further investigation into how businesses can craft effective strategies in this new era.

Presentations:

• 09:45 – 11:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  2233: Bridging Ideas: the Role of Migrants in Shaping Entrepreneurial Ventures (11967)
  

  Author: Astrid Marinoni – Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
• 09:45 – 11:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  2233: The Effect of Immigration Policy on Founding Location Choice: Evidence from Canada's Start-up Visa P (11967)
  

  Author: Britta Glennon – The Wharton School, U. of Pennsylvania
• 09:45 – 11:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  2233: Immigrants and the Assignment of Expatriate Managers: Evidence from South Korean Multinational Compa (11967)
  

  Author: Elena Kulchina – North Carolina State U.