Mona Makhija

Background

Professor Makhija is professor of Management and Human Resources at the Fisher College of Business, specializing in international strategy issues.  One area of her research focuses on the institutional features of national environments that affect the structure of firms, the nature of competition and, ultimately, the behavior of managers. Another line of research examines industry globalization and its effect on the strategies of multinational firms competing in them. Her work covers firms and managers in different parts of the world, including Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia.  This research has appeared in such journals as Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of International Business Studies, Organization Science and a number of other journals_._ She has presented her research at top academic and professional meetings, conferences and universities, and teaches courses in international business, international strategy, and institutions.  

Areas of Expertise

Institutional Difference Across National Contexts Controls and Knowledge Flows within Firms Globalization Strategies of Multinational Firms Management of Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures

Education

PhD, University of WisconsinMadison Graduate School of Business MA, University of WisconsinMadison MBA, University of WisconsinMadison BA, University of WisconsinMadison

Courses

BUSMHR 2000 Introduction to International Business

Basic coverage of world trade and investment problems, and introduction to multinational corporation strategies and the various types of environments in which they do business. Prereq: Econ 2002.01 (201), and Econ 2001.01 (200) or AEDEcon 2001 (200). Not open to students with credit for BusAdm 555. Not open to students enrolled in UUSS, UExp or PreBSBAPR.

BUSMHR 4021 Institutions of the International Business Environment

Major international institutions and the role they play in international business and commerce. Prereq: 2000, 2292, AcctMIS 2200, BusMgt 2320, and 2321.

BUSMHR 4010 International Business Strategies

This course highlights how firms make decisions to go abroad, select among foreign markets, and develop international strategies to enhance their profitability and longterm competitive advantage. It will also highlight economic and political risks of international business and discuss ways that firms can mitigate these risks. Prereq: 2000.