Biography

Managers are continuously looking for ways to improve their firms' competitive advantage in the face of global competition. In particular, firms in emerging countries have increasingly leveraged their non-market strategy to access external resources and sustain their competitive positions. Considering the importance of non-market strategy, he examines how firms improve their competition advantages by managing market and non-market strategies.  Simultaneously, as environmental issues become increasingly significant and garner more attention from society, academia, and industry, he considers sustainable development strategies an essential non-market strategy for firms. Consequently, he has also directed his research focus towards sustainable development studies.He received his PhD degree from University of Surrey, MSc degree from Loughborough University and completed his bachelor's degree at the China University of Mining and Technology. He has five-year work experience for an investment bank and investment corporation. He was honored to have received the Vice-Chancellor's Studentship Award and the Best Reviewer Award for BAM 2023 Annual Conference. His research has been published in leading international journals and conferences such as International Business Review and SMS annual conference.

Research Interests

Non-market strategy, Corporate military activity, political connection, sustainability, AI, and international business. 

Research Grants

  Project Funding
Body 		Start Date End Date Award
UCC College of Business and Law Research Fund €3,555.00
Learning and Teaching Grant-UCC College of Business and Law €2,371.50

Peer Reviewed Journals

Year Publication
(2024) 'Diverse human resource slack and firm innovation: evidence from politically connected firms'
Chen, T, Park, H, Rajwani, T (2024) 'Diverse human resource slack and firm innovation: evidence from politically connected firms'. International Business Review, [Details]

Professional Associations

Association Function From / To
SMS Member /
AOM Member /
AIB Member /

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2025) Irish Academy of Management Conference,
Chen, T, Lu, Q (2025) How can artificial intelligence facilitate the effective implementation of non-market strategies?. [Peer Reviewed Abstract], Irish Academy of Management Conference, Maynooth . [Details]
(2025) Academy of International Business,
Chen, T, Chen, Z, Rajwani, T (2025) The Interaction of Autonomy and Stewardship in Driving Innovation: The Case of Ex-Military Executives. [Oral Presentation], Academy of International Business, Louisville . [Details]
(2024) Academy of International Business (UK-Ireland),
Chen, T, Park, H (2024) From Excessive Philanthropy to Green Initiatives: The Impact of Military Leadership on Corporate Social Responsibility. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Academy of International Business (UK-Ireland), Birmingham . [Details]
(2024) Academy of International Business,
Chen, T, Park, H, Rajwani, T (2024) Press the Flesh: Political Connections in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions. [Oral Presentation], Academy of International Business, Seoul . [Details]
(2023) Strategic Management Society,
Chen, T, Park, H (2023) The Risk-Taking Behaviours of Ex-Military Executives and Family Firm in Domestic Innovation and Overseas Expansion Decisions. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Strategic Management Society, Toronto . [Details]
(2022) European International Business Academy,
Chen, T, Park, H, Rajwani, T (2022) Diverse Human Resource Slack and Firm Innovation: Evidence of Politically Connected Firm. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], European International Business Academy, Oslo . [Details]
(2025) Academy of Management,
Park, H, Chen, T, Chen, Z (2025) Talent Over Ties: How Female Leadership Challenges the Influence of Political Connections. [Oral Presentation], Academy of Management, Copenhagen . [Details]

Committees

Committee Function From / To
International Business with Languages BSc (Hons) Co-director /
International Sustainable Business (MSc) Programme governance committee /

Employment

Employer Position From / To
Yunnan Energy Investment Group Investment and Financing Commissioner 01-DEC-15 / 01-FEB-17
Hongta Securities Co., Ltd. Director of Information Disclosure 01-MAR-17 / 01-AUG-19

Education

Year Institution Qualification Subject
2010 CUMT BSc Accounting
2020 University of Surrey PhD Strategy and IB
2014 Loughbrough University Master International Finance and Political Relations

Languages

  Language Reading Writing Speaking
Chinese
English

Journal Activities

  Journal Role To / From
Journal Of Business Ethics Peer Reviewer -
Multinational Business Review Peer Reviewer -
Multinational Business Review Peer Reviewer -

Other Activities

  Description

Chair for CHERN WG1-SG5 Regional sustainable energy development and mining industry  

Chair for Interactive session on AIB_UKI conference.

Centre for Social Innovation Management at Surrey

Palgrave Pivot Book

Teaching Interests

International business
Non-market strategy
AI in business