Vikas Kumar

Biography

Dr. VIKAS KUMAR is currently working as a Associate Professor in the Department of Department of Business, University of Sydney , Australia. His research interests includes Vikas’ research explores the (i) the increasing competitiveness of emerging market firms, (ii) unique attributes of emerging market firm internationalization, and (iii) strategy of business groups. His recent work focuses on the interplay of institutions and firm strategy, social networks and internationalization as well as implications of speed of internationalization.  These research topics build on his previous lines of enquiry which dealt with (iv) performance implications of internationalization, (v) the impact of business group affiliation on firm performance and internationalization behaviour, and (vi) the role of outsourcing and offshoring in the internationalization process of firms. Vikas has pursued a majority of this research in the Indian context, as India presents a unique laboratory to test and build on existing international business, management and strategy theories.. He /she is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. VIKAS KUMAR is the member of many international affiliations. He/ She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He /she has authored of many research articles/books related to Vikas’ research explores the (i) the increasing competitiveness of emerging market firms, (ii) unique attributes of emerging market firm internationalization, and (iii) strategy of business groups. His recent work focuses on the interplay of institutions and firm strategy, social networks and internationalization as well as implications of speed of internationalization.  These research topics build on his previous lines of enquiry which dealt with (iv) performance implications of internationalization, (v) the impact of business group affiliation on firm performance and internationalization behaviour, and (vi) the role of outsourcing and offshoring in the internationalization process of firms. Vikas has pursued a majority of this research in the Indian context, as India presents a unique laboratory to test and build on existing international business, management and strategy theories..

Research Interest

Vikas’ research explores the (i) the increasing competitiveness of emerging market firms, (ii) unique attributes of emerging market firm internationalization, and (iii) strategy of business groups. His recent work focuses on the interplay of institutions and firm strategy, social networks and internationalization as well as implications of speed of internationalization.  These research topics build on his previous lines of enquiry which dealt with (iv) performance implications of internationalization, (v) the impact of business group affiliation on firm performance and internationalization behaviour, and (vi) the role of outsourcing and offshoring in the internationalization process of firms. Vikas has pursued a majority of this research in the Indian context, as India presents a unique laboratory to test and build on existing international business, management and strategy theories.