Finalists of the BPS Dissertation Competition will each make a short presentation of their dissertation research. The winner of the competition will be announced at the BPS Business Meeting immediately following the session.

Agenda/Outline:

Organizational experience and the creation of new products for new markets
Presenter: J.P. Eggers; New York U.;

Connecting the dots: Uncovering the technology scouting process
Presenter: Felipe Monteiro; Wharton School, U. of Pennsylvania;

Acquisition capability development:Behavioral and cognitive learning perspectives
Presenter: Mario Schijven; Texas A&M U.;

Four Essays on Antecedents and Consequences of Governance in Strategic Alliances
Presenter: Jochen Schweitzer; U. of Technology, Sydney;

Essays on delegation and control in multi-unit firms
Presenter: Metin Sengul; Boston College;