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- Shaomin Li
- Professor & Eminent Scholar
- Department of Management
- 2150 Constant Hall
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-4883
- sli@odu.edu
- Eminent Scholar and Professor of International Business. B.A. in Economics (Peking University), Ph.D. in Sociology (Princeton
University), Post-Doctoral Fellow (Harvard University). 2008 Outstanding Faculty (SCHEV) Award winner.
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Education
- Harvard University - Fairbank Center for East Asian Research ,
1990
- Degree: Post Doctoral Fellowship
- Princeton University,
1988
- Major: Sociology
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Princeton University,
1987
- Major: Sociology
- Degree: M.A.
- State University of New York ,
1984
- Major: Sociology
- Degree: M.A.
- Peking University,
1982
- Major: Economics
- Degree: B.A.
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Research Interests
- The global environment of business, especially the governance environment in societies undergoing rapid transformation. Articles
have appeared in journals such as Harvard Business Review, California Management Review, Journal of International Business
Studies, Management International Review, and Journal of World Business. Commentaries have appeared in The Wall Street Journal,
The Financial Times, and The New York Times. The Economist featured his research twice.
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Expertise
- Management
- International Business--governance environment, economic transition, privatization, business strategy, e-commerce, country
risk analysis, China--economic reform, democratization, governance environment, foreign investment, business strategy, e-commerce,
risk analysis, privatization strategy
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Book Chapters
- Li, S. (2008). Preface: Chinese firms at the cross road. (pp. xiii-xix). London: Palgrave: Globalization of Chinese Enterprises.
- Li, S. (2005). Why a poor governance environment does not deter foreign direct investment: the case of China and its implications for investment
protection. (pp. 279-302). Business Horizons.
- Li, S. (2004). China’s political reform as the key to US-China relations. (pp. 27-38). International Studies Review.
- Li, S. (2004). From relations to rules: a theoretical explanation and empirical evidence.. The Politics of Affective Relations: East Asia and Beyond /Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Li, S., Shuhe, ., and Park, S. H. (2004). The great leap forward: the change of governance in a transition economy. (pp. 63-78). Organizational Dynamics.
- Li, S. (2004). Why are property rights protections lacking in China? An institutional explanation. (pp. 100-115). California Management Review.
- Li, S. (2003). Firm resources and capabilities as determinants of performance: Evidence from China. (pp. 207-222). Westport CT: Chinese Culture, Organizational Behavior, and International Business Management/ Quorum Books.
- Li, S. (2003). Foreword: China’s greatest leap forward. (pp. xiii-xvi). Westport CT: Chinese Economic Transition and International Marketing Strategy/Praeger Publishers.
- Li, S. (2003). Performance of market followers in the international market: the case of China. (pp. 18-35). Westport CT: Chinese Economic Transition and International Marketing Strategy/ Praeger Publishers.
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Articles
- Li, S., Alon, I., Fetscherin, M., Lattemann, C., and Yeh, K. Corporate social responsibility in the emerging markets: The importance of the governance environment. Management International Review
- Li, S., Wu, J., and Selover, D. D. Foreign Direct Investment vs. Foreign Portfolio Investment: The Effect of the Governance Environment. Management International Review
- Judge Jr., W. Q., and Li, S. (2012). Organization Design for Foreign Subsidiaries in Multinational Enterprises: A Contingency Perspective. International Journal of Business & Management, 7, (pp. 47-63).
- Judge Jr., W. Q., Li, S., and Pinsker, R. E. (2010). National Adoption of International Accounting Standards: An Institutional Perspective. Corporate Governance: An International Review, 18 (3), (pp. 161-174).
- Li, S., Alon, I., Lattemann, C., Fetscherin, M., and Schneider, A. M. (2010). Usage of public corporate communications of social responsibility within Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). International Journal of Emerging Markets, 5, (pp. 6-22).
- Li, S., and Wu, J. J. (2010). Why some countries thrive despite corruption? The role of trust in corruption-efficiency relationship. Review of International Political Economy, 17, (pp. 129-154).
- Li, S., Stein, M., and Wang, L. (2010). ’Keep silent, make money’: Can Chinese firms’ financial data be trusted?. Hong Kong Economic Journal Monthly, May, (pp. 88-90).
- Judge Jr., W. Q., Li, S., and Pinsker, R. E. (2010). National Adoption of international accounting standards: An institutional perspective. Corporate Governance: An International Review, 18, (pp. 161-174).
- Li, S., and Nair, A. (2009). Asian Corporate Governance. Corporate Governance: An International Review, 17 (4), (pp. 407-410).
- Li, S., Zhou, D., and Karande, K. (2009). Conducting market exchange in different governance environments: the case of the diamond market in the U.S. and China. Journal of Business Ethics, 88, (pp. 453-471).
- Li, S., Lattemann, C., Fetscherin, M., Alon, I., and Schneider, A. M. (2009). CSR Communication Intensity in Chinese and Indian Multinational Corporations. Corporate Governance: An International Review, 17, (pp. 426-442).
- Li, S. (2009). Managing International Business in Relation-based versus Rule-based countries. Business Expert Press
- Li, S., Xia, J., and Long, C. (2009). Ownership transformation and profitability of collectively owned enterprises: An agency theory perspective. World Development, 37, (pp. 1651-1662).
- Karande, K., Zhou, D., and Li, S. (2009). The Effect of Governance Environment on Marketing Channel Behavior: The Case of the Diamond Industry in the U.S. and China. Journal of Business Ethics, 88, (pp. 453-471).
- Li, S. (2004). Can China learn from Hong Kong’s experience in fighting corruption?. Global Economic Review, 33 (1), (pp. 1-9).
- Li, S. (2004). Governance environment and international business: Frictions between rule-based and relation-based societies and the strategic
and policy implications. Journal of National Development Studies, 4 (1), (pp. 83-120).
- Li, S., Dongsheng, Z., and Ilan, V. (2004). Institutional change and the emergence of private ownership in China. Journal of Business Research, 57, (pp. 1145-1152).
- Li, S. (2004). Location and performance of foreign firms in China. Management International Review, 44 (2), (pp. 151-169).
- Li, S. (2004). The myth of truth of foreign investment in China. Hong Kong Economic Journal Monthly, 333 (71-74),
- Li, S. (2004). The puzzle of firm performance in China: An institutional explanation. Economics of Planning, 37, (pp. 47-68).
- Li, S., Guangqin, M., Tom, A., and (2003). Applying and evaluating models to predict customer attrition using data mining techniques. Journal of Comparative International Managemen, 6 (1), (pp. 10-22).
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Presentations
- Chinese State-Owned Enterprises: Are They Efficient? Testing the Soft Budget Constraint
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Date: 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Selover, D. D.
Li, S.
Lin, Y.
- The Performance of Chinese Manufacturing Firms
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Selover, D. D.
Li, S.
Lin, Y.
- My experience in research and publishing
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Macau
- Location: Macau
- Date: December 11, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- Why some countries thrive despite corruption
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Macau
- Location: Macau
- Date: December 10, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- Earnings management in China
- Conference Name:
- Location: Taipei
- Date: May, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
Stein, M.
Selover, D. D.
- The great leap forward: the transition from the relation-based governance to the rule-based governance
- Sponsoring Organization: National Chiao Tung University, Tunghai University , Tunghai University
- Location: Taiwan
- Date: May, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- Governance environment and mode of investment
- Sponsoring Organization: Colgate University
- Location: Hamilton, NY
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- Effects of governance environment on organizational structure and process
- Conference Name:
- Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
Judge Jr., W. Q.
- National adoption of international accounting standards: An institutional perspective.
- Conference Name: Strategic Management Society
- Sponsoring Organization: Strategic Management Society
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Judge Jr., W. Q.
Li, S.
Pinsker, R. E.
- China thrives despite corruption
- Conference Name: Missouri Southern State University
- Sponsoring Organization: Missouri Southern State University
- Date: August 28, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- In the eye of the hurricane
- Conference Name: Missouri Southern State University
- Sponsoring Organization: Missouri Southern State University
- Date: August 28, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- My research and publishing experience
- Conference Name: Taiwan National Science Foundation, National Sun Yat-Sen University
- Sponsoring Organization: Taiwan National Science Foundation, National Sun Yat-Sen University
- Location: Kaohsuing, Taiwan
- Date: June, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- The Chinese firms at the crossroad
- Conference Name: Rollins College and Georgia Technology Institute
- Sponsoring Organization: Rollins College and Georgia Technology Institute
- Location: Winter Park, FL
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- The competitiveness of the Chinese firms
- Sponsoring Organization: Regent University
- Location: Virginia Beach, VA
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- Why some countries trade more than others: The effects of the governance environment on trade flows
- Conference Name:
- Location: Quebec City, Canada
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- China’s transformation: A historical and comparative perspective
- Sponsoring Organization: Ghent Ventures
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- The rise of China and India: Implications for the U.S
- Conference Name: USS Buleyley
- Sponsoring Organization: USS Buleyley
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- Conference Name: Virginia Wesleyan College
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Wesleyan College
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Li, S.
- Modeling RBRT Adoption and its Effects on Cost of Capital
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington D.C
- Date: December, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Pinsker, R. E.
Li, S.
- 2012: Eminent Scholar, Old Dominion University
- 2008: Outstanding Faculty Award (SCHEV Award), Virginia State
- 2007: Research Award, College of Business and Public Administration
- 2009: EV Williams Faculty Research Fellow, College of Business and Public Administration
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research