Publications:

IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS (Peer-reviewed)

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Tehseen, S, Deng, P., Wu, B., & Gao, Y. 2023. Culture values and entrepreneurial innovativeness: A comparative study of Malaysian ethnic entrepreneurs. Journal of Small Business Management 61 (6), 2622-2655 (2021 Journal Impact Factor (JIF): 6.881, Quartile (Q) 2; Journal Citation Reports (JCR) @ Ranking: 58/226 (Management); Google Scholar: 6 citations and Web of Science: 4, as of 10/2022).

Yue, Q., Deng, P.*, Hua, X., & Jiang, L. 2022. Effect of acquisition type on industrial development in emerging markets: Evidence from China. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 23(2): 238-263 (*corresponding author; 2021 JIF: 2.596, Q2; JCR @ Ranking: 148/379 (Economics).

Liu, Y., Deng, P.*, Wei, J., Ying, Y., & Wu, B. 2021. How to gain from international R&D alliances? A mutual dependence logic. Journal of Business Research, 135: 800-815 (*corresponding author; 2021 JIF: 10.969, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 17/154 (Business); Google Scholar: 3 citations and Web of Science: 1, as of 10/2022).

Yue, Q, Deng, P.*, Cao, Y., & Hua, X. 2021. Post-acquisition control strategy and cross-border acquisition performance of Chinese MNEs: A fsQCA approach. Management Decision, 59(12): 2970-2991 (*corresponding author; 2021 JIF: 5.589, Q2; JCR @ Ranking: 87/226 (Management) and 67/154 (Business); Google Scholar: 6 and Web of Science: 4).

Tian, M., Deng, P., & Wu, B. 2021. Culture and innovation in the international context: A Literature review. Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research, 34(4): 426-453 (2021 JIF: 2.541, Q2 (Social Science); Google Scholar: 5 times and Web of Science: 3).

Deng, P., Delios, A., & Peng, M. 2020. A geographic relational perspective on the internationalization of emerging market firms. Journal of International Business Studies, 51(1): 50-71 (A leading journal in the business and management discipline, Business Week 20, UT-Dallas-24, and FT-50 journal; 2021 JIF: 11.103, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 14/226 (Management) and 14/154 (Business); Google Scholar: 83 citations, Web of Science: 61, Crossref: 65, and Scopus: 59, with the global citation rank at the 97th percentile).

Wu, B., & Deng, P.* 2020. Internationalization of SMEs from emerging markets: An institutional escape perspective. Journal of Business Research, 108: 337-350 (2021 IF: 10.969, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 17/154 (Business); *corresponding author; Google Scholar: 71 citations, Web of Science: 41, and Scopus: 40).

Deng, P., Liu, Y., Gallagher, V., C. & Wu, X. 2020. International strategies of emerging market multinationals: A dynamic capabilities perspective. Journal of Management & Organization, 26(4): 408-425 (2021 JIF: 3.640, Q3; Google Scholar: 55 citations and Web of Science: 27; Based on the Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics), as of May 2021, it was ranked as Highly Cited Paper, receiving enough citations to place it in the top 1% of the business and management field).

Liu, Y., Deng, P.*, Wei, J., Ying, Y., & Tian, M. 2019. International R&D alliances and innovation for emerging market multinationals: Roles of environmental turbulence and knowledge transfer. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, 34(6): 1374-1387 (2021 JIF: 3.319, Q3; *corresponding author; Google Scholar: 47 citations and Web of Science: 25).

Wu, X., Tan, X., Wang, X., & Deng, P. 2019. International expansion of emerging market MNEs: A review of influential publications and research agenda. Nankai Business Review, 22(6): 99-113 (in Chinese, a top business and management journal in China; Google Scholar: 4 citations).

Deng, P., & Zhang, S. 2018. Institutional quality and internationalization of emerging market firms: Focusing on Chinese SMEs. Journal of Business Research, 92(11): 279-289 (2021 IF: 10.969, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 17/154 (Business); Google Scholar: 96 citations, Web of Science: 57, and Scopus: 58).

Tian, M., Deng, P.*, Zhang, Y., & Salmador, M. P. 2018. How does culture influence innovation? A systematic literature review. Management Decision, 56(5): 1088-1107 (2021 JIF: 5.589, Q2; JCR @ Ranking: 87/226 (Management) and 67/154 (Business); *corresponding author; 2019 Highly Commended Award; #1 most cited article published in the journal in 2018 based on all citation indexes: Google Scholar: 292 citations and Web of Science: 120).

Yan, H., Wang, J., & Deng, P. 2018. Outbound linkage and inbound leverage for emerging multinationals: A signaling theory perspective. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 35(2): 247-272 (2021 IF: 4.500, Q3; JCR @ Ranking: 116/226 (Management); Google Scholar: 15 citations and Web of Science: 12).

Deng, P., & Wu, B. 2017. Cracking the Western markets: International acquisitions by Chinese enterprises in advanced economies. Tsinghua Business Review, 7(9): 48-55 (in Chinese, published by Tsinghua University, a top-tier business journal in China).

Deng, P. 2017. Revitalizing outward FDI from emerging economies: A social relational perspective. 2017 Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting Best Papers (Proceedings), August 4-8, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, pp. 1-6.

Li, Q., & Deng, P.* 2017. From international new ventures to MNCs: Crossing the chasm effect on internationalization path. Journal of Business Research, 70(1): 92-100 (2021 JIF: 10.969, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 17/154 (Business); *corresponding author; Google scholar: 43 citations, Web of Science: 23, and Scopus: 25).

Deng, P., Yang, X., Wang, L., & Doyle, B. 2017. Chinese investment in advanced economies: Opportunities and challenges (Guest editorial perspective article). Thunderbird International Business Review, 59(4): 461-471 (Google scholar: 36 citations, Web of Science: 25, and Crossref: 21).

Yang, M., & Deng, P.* 2017. Cross-border M&As by Chinese companies in advanced countries: Antecedents and implications. Thunderbird International Business Review, 59(3): 263-280 (*corresponding author; Google scholar: 49 citations, Web of Science: 27, and Crossref: 24).

Ying, Y., Deng, P., & Liu. Y. 2016. Strategic flexibility, institutional hardship, and international expansion strategy of Chinese new ventures. China: An International Journal, 14(4): 118-130 (SSCI listed journal; Google Scholar: 6 citations).

Deng, P., & Wu, B. 2016. Institutional escapism and internationalization of SMEs: Evidence from Chinese private firms. 2016 Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting Best Papers (Proceedings), August 5-9, Anaheim, California, USA, pp. 1-6.

Yang, M., & Deng, P.* 2016. Performance of cross-border M&As by emerging MNCs: A multiple measurement and multi-level analysis. 2016 Academy of Management (AOM) Best Papers, August 5-9, Anaheim, California, USA, pp. 1-6. (*corresponding author).

Deng, P., & Yang, M. 2015. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions by emerging market firms: A comparative investigation. International Business Review, 24(1): 157-172 (2021 JIF: 8.047, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 35/154 (Business); #1 most cited article in the journal published in the year of 2015 based on all major citation indexes: Google Scholar: 313 citations, Web of Science: 156, and Scopus: 161).

Liu, Y., & Deng, P. 2014. Chinese cross-border M&A: Past achievement, contemporary debates and future direction. Advances in Mergers & Acquisitions, 13: 85-107 (Google Scholars: 52 citations).

Deng, P. 2013. Chinese outward direct investment research: Theoretical integration and recommendations. Management and Organization Review, 9(3): 513-539 (2021 IF: 3.776; #2 most cited article published in the journal of 2013; finalist in MOR/PUP Best Paper Award of Chinese Theory of Management, The 8th Biennial IACMR Conference, Wuhan, China, June 2018; Google Scholar: 240 citations, Web of Science: 133, and Scopus: 146).

Deng, P., Lu, S., & Xiao, H. 2013. Evaluation of the relevance measure between ports and regional economy using structuring equation modeling. Transport Policy, 27: 123-133 (2021 JIF: 6.173, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 35/379 (Economics); Google Scholar: 141 citations, Web of Science: 67, and Scopus: 75).

Deng, P. 2013. Absorptive capacity, competitive advantages, cross-border M&As by Chinese enterprises. Academia Bimestrie, 4: 41-49 (in Chinese).

Deng, P. 2012. The internationalization of Chinese firms: A critical review and future research. International Journal of Management Reviews, 14(4): 408-427 (2021 JIF: 8.958, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 31/226 (Management); 28/154 (Business); Google Scholar: 306 citations, Web of Science: 164, and CrossRef: 168).

Deng, P. 2012. Accelerated internationalization by MNCs from emerging economies: Determinants and implications. Organizational Dynamics, 41(4): 318-326 (SSCI listed journal; Google Scholar: 59 citations and Web of Science: 32).

Deng, P. 2010. What determines performance of cross-border M&A by Chinese companies? An absorptive capacity perspective. Thunderbird International Business Review, 52(6): 509-524 (Google Scholar: 126 citations and CrossRef: 73).

Deng, P. 2010. Advances in the internationalization of Chinese firms: A critical review and research agenda. Academy of Management (AOM) Best Paper Proceedings, August 6-10, Montreal, Canada, pp. 1-6 (Douglas Nigh Memorial Best Paper Award Finalist).

Deng, P. 2010. Absorptive capacity and a failed cross-border M&A. Management Research Review, 33(7): 673-682 (Google Scholar: 77 citations).

Deng, P. 2009. Why do Chinese firms tend to acquire strategic assets in international expansion? Journal of World Business, 44(1): 74-84. (2021 JIF: 8.635, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 31/154 (Business). Based on the Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics), it is a "Highly Cited Paper", consistently receiving enough citations to place it in the top 1% of its academic field; #1 most cited article published in the journal in 2009 and one of the most influential works on the internationalization of Chinese firms, based on all major citation indexes: Google Scholar: 1,124 citations, Web of Science: 523 and Scopus: 578).

Deng, P. 2007. Investing for strategic resources and its rationale: The case of outward FDI from Chinese companies. Business Horizons, 50(1): 71-81 (2021 JIF: 10.562, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 20/154 (Business); collected in the Harvard Business Case Studies; Google Scholar: 514 citations and Scopus: 234).

Chen, T., Jin, W., & Deng, P. 2007. Analysis of win-win situation in cross-border M&A: From synergies and bidding perspectives. International Economic Cooperation, 9: 14-19; the entire paper selected to appear in Xinhua Digest, 2007 (24): 57-59 (in Chinese).

Chen, T., Deng, P., & Jin, W. 2007. Approaches to acquiring strategic assets for Chinese firms. International Economic Cooperation, 6: 12-17 (in Chinese).

Chen, T., Deng, P., & Jin, W. 2007. Probing strategically into China¿s outbound FDI. International Economic Cooperation, 2: 51-57 (in Chinese).

Deng, P. 2005. Strategic resources and foreign investment: A case of Chinese firms. Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives, Winter: 28-38.

Deng, P. 2004. Outward investments by Chinese MNCs: Motivation and implications. Business Horizons, 47(3): 8-16 (2021 JIF: 10.562, Q1; Ranking: 20/154 (Business); #1 most citied article published in the journal in 2004 based on all major citation indexes: Google Scholar: 685 citations and Scopus: 293).

Deng, P. 2004. Determinants of outward FDI by Chinese companies: Analysis with eclectic theory. Business Journal, Winter: 16-25.

Deng, P. 2003. Foreign investment by multinationals from emerging countries: The case of China. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 10(2): 113-124 (2021 JIF: 3.661, Q3; Google scholars: 180 citations).

Deng, P. 2003. Determinants of full-control model in China: An integrative framework. American Business Review, January: 113-123 (Google Scholar: 32 citations).

Deng, P. 2002. Choosing wholly foreign-owned subsidiaries in China: A theoretical model. Southwest Review of International Business Research, 12: 247-258.

Deng, P. 2001. WFOEs: The most popular entry mode into China. Business Horizons, 44(3): 63-72 (2021: 10.562, Q1; JCR @ Ranking: 20/154 (Business); Google Scholar: 96 citations).

Deng, P. 2000. Relative gains approach to Taiwan¿s restriction of investment in China in the 1990s. Asian Survey, 40(6): 958-980 (SSCI listed; Google scholar: 57 citations).

Deng, P. 1998. Impact of GATT Uruguay Round on various industries. American Business Review, June: 22-29 (Google Scholar: 4 citations, as of 10/2022).

Deng, P. et al. 1997. Foreign trade zones & the global exports: The case of the U.S. Southwestern Economics Review, March: 31-38.

Deng, P. 1997. U.S.-Chinese business relations in the late 1990s and beyond. Virginia Social Science Journal, Winter: 1-16 (awarded the First Place-Graduate Scholar Award by Virginia Social Science Association).


BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

Deng, P. 2022. Emerging Market M&A and Chinese M&A. Two items published in Encyclopedia of Managers and Acquisitions (Editors: Duncan Angwin and Uma Urs), Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., London, UK. April 2022.

Deng, P. 2014. International strategies by emerging market multinationals: A dynamic capabilities approach. Published in the book, Research on the Impact of Global Economic Integration and Information Networking Sustainable Corporate Development (edited by Shuming Zhao et al.), Nanjing University Press, Nanjing, pp. 153-172.

Deng, P., & Yang, M. 2014. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions by emerging economic MNCs: A comparative perspective. Published in the book, Research on the Impact of Global Economic Integration and Information Networking Sustainable Corporate Development (edited by Shuming Zhao et al.), Nanjing University Press, Nanjing, pp. 279-300.

Deng, P. 2012. Effects of absorptive capacity on international acquisitions by Chinese firms: A case study investigation. Published in the book, Chinese International Investments, (edited by Ilan Alon et al.), Palgrave Macmillan Press, pp. 137-153 (Google Scholar: 14 citations, as of 10/2022).

Deng, P. 2008. Investing for strategic resources and its rationale. A book chapter collected in the book, Multinational Enterprise Theory (edited by Jeffrey A. Krug & John D. Daniels), SAGE Publications, pp. 250-264 (Google Scholar: 19 citations, as of 10/2022).

Deng, P. 2008. Resources, capability, and outbound FDI from Chinese companies. Published in the book, The Globalization of Chinese Enterprises, edited by Ilan Alon and John Mclntyre (Palgrave Macmillan) (lead chapter), pp. 17-30 (Google Scholar: 19 citations, as of 08/2021)

Deng, P. 2005. Outward foreign investment by Chinese multinationals: Current issues and future trends. Published in On the Frontiers of Science (in Chinese), Vol. 3, Tsinghua University Press, Beijing, pp. 266-284.

Deng, P. 1996. Strategic impact of GATT Uruguay round upon the MNCs. Published in the book, Northeast Review of International Business Research, pp. 81-87.

CONFERENCE PAPERS (PROCEEDINGS)

Deng, P. 2021. Research on Chinese multinationals: Towards a paradox process perspective. Symposium paper presented at the 2021 IACMR (International Association of Chinese Management Research) meeting, June 2021.

Deng, P., Wu, B., & Ying, G. 2021. Institutional escapism of emerging market SMEs. Paper presented at the 2021 IACMR meeting, June 2021.

Deng, P. 2019. International expansion of emerging market firms: A path-dependence logic. 4th East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST)-University of San Francisco (USF) International Symposium, Shanghai, China, May 2019.

Deng, P. 2019. Theoretical development & future research for One Belt & One Road Initiative. 4th East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST)-University of San Francisco (USF) International Symposium, Shanghai, China, May 2019.

Liu, Y., Deng, P., & Ying, Y. 2018. Mutual dependence, knowledge acquisition, and product innovation. Paper presented at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM), August 10-14, 2018, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Tian, M., Deng, P., Fan, R., & Li, C. 2018. How does culture influence innovation? A systematic literature review. Paper presented at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM), August 10-14, 2018, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Zhang, S., & Deng, P. 2018. Internationalization of Chinese SMEs: Roles of domestic institutional quality. Paper presented at the AIB (Academy of International Business) Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, USA, June 25-28, 2018.

Tian, M., & Deng, P. 2018. Cross-cultural studies and innovation. A systematic literature review. Paper presented at the AIB (Academy of International Business) Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, USA, June 25-28, 2018.

Deng, P. 2018. Outward FDI from emerging economies: A social relational perspective. Paper presented at the 8th Biennial Meeting of the International Association of Chinese Management Research (IACMR), Wuhan, China, June 13-17, 2018.

Zhang, S., & Deng, P. 2018. Institutional quality and internationalization of emerging market firms: Focusing on Chinese SMEs. Paper presented at the 8th Biennial Meeting of the International Association of Chinese Management Research (IACMR), Wuhan, China, June 13-17, 2018.

Deng, P., & Wu, B. 2017. Emerging market SMEs and internationalization: An institutional escapism perspective. Paper presented at the 2017 Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting, August 4-8, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Deng, P. 2017. Revitalizing outward FDI from emerging economies: A social relational perspective. Paper presented at the 2017 Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting, August 4-8, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; it has been judged by the reviewers as one of the best accepted papers in the International Management (IM) Division Program.

Zhang, S., & Deng, P. 2017. Institutional fragility, firm-level factors, and internationalization: The case of Chinese SMEs. Paper presented at the 2017 Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting, August 4-8, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Wu, B., & Deng, P. 2016. Institutional escapism and internationalization of SMEs: Evidence from Chinese private firms. Paper presented at the 2016 Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting, August 5-9, Anaheim, California, USA; it has been judged by the reviewers as one of the best accepted papers in the Business Policy and Strategy (BPS) Division Program.

Yang, M., & Deng, P. 2016. Performance of cross-border M&As by emerging MNCs: A multiple measurement and multi-level analysis. Paper presented at the 2016 Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting, August 5-9, Anaheim, California, USA; it has been judged by the reviewers as one of the best accepted papers in the International Management (IM) Division Program.

Liu, Y. Deng, P, Ying, Y., & Wei, J. 2016. Knowledge transfer in R&D alliances, environmental turbulence, and innovation for emerging MNEs. Paper presented at the 2016 Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting, August 5-9, Anaheim, California, USA.

Yang, M., & Deng, P. 2016. Cross-border M&As by emerging market multinationals: A multiple performance measurement and analysis. Paper presented at the Academy of International Business (AIB) 2016 Conference, June 27-30, New Orleans, USA; it was nominated for Best Paper Award on the Emerging Economies Track.

Liu, Y., & Deng, P. 2016. Environmental turbulence, alliance knowledge transfer, and innovation performance of emerging multinationals. Paper presented at the Academy of International Business (AIB) 2016 Conference, June 27-30, New Orleans, USA.

Yang, M., & Deng, P. 2016. International acquisitions by Chinese firms in advanced countries: A macro-level analysis. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the International Association of Chinese Management Research (IACMR), June 15-19, Hangzhou, China. 2016.

Li, Q., & Deng, P. 2016. From international new ventures to MNCs: Crossing the chasm effect on internationalization paths. Paper