Institution: University of Exeter Business School,UK Supervisor 1: Professor Richard Lamming Supervisor2: Dr. Jeff Jia
(Fu.Jia@exeter.ac.uk) Project Title: Sustainable supply chain management in China Application deadline: 25th February, 2011 Project description
Sustainability and CSR have become buzz words in the business world. However this is considered a Western concept. MNCs (Multinational Corporations) based in the West have to face ethical issues influenced by indigenous value and institutions when they source from and/or sell their products/services to emerging economies like China and India. Specifically, Western MNCs face a great challenge in ‘how to do some good’ to the local supply chains, local community and influence local policy makers.
First, this study is to explore how indigenous values and institutions inform and shape Western MNCs’ CSR practices in relation to their supply chains in China. In addition, it will explore how these indigenously informed CSR practices fit with local values and are constrained and/or enabled by other network players including their supply chains (customers and suppliers), NGOs and Chinese government. Third, how are these barriers and enablers reflected in MNCs’ HQ and Chinese subsidiaries’ corporate strategy?
These expectations may be achieved through case studies of Western Multinational Corporations with operations in China. We envisage that the findings of the study will have significant theoretical and practical implications to the area of sustainable supply chain management for MNCs.
Application
Candidates should first visit the business school website which provides full details of the PhD programme, our admission requirements, fees and funding, frequently asked questions and the application and selection process.
They should then, in the first instance, submit a CV and a research proposal (approximately 3000 words).
This should set out:
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The management issue or problem to be addressed
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The question(s) to be addressed
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A critical evaluation of available knowledge
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The data to be collected, and how it will be analysed
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Who will benefit from the research
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Your previous experience of research
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What are your career aspirations
Selected candidates will be invited to submit a formal application form which can be downloaded from the University of Exeter Business School website; this should be returned to Postgraduate Admissions (address on reverse of form) no later than 25th Feb, 2011. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face to face interview. Special arrangements may be made for international candidates.
Funding notes
Studentships are awarded on a competitive basis, at the end of the selection process. UK, EU and international candidates are eligible to apply, and may do so by enclosing a letter of application with their application form.
The usual Business
School studentship is for 3 years of full time study (i.e. from start to 36 month submission deadline). This ordinarily covers full fees, and an annual maintenance allowance which is equivalent to Research Council funded studentships (i.e. present amount is £13,590 per annum). http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=607
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline and preferably a business and management postgraduate degree related to the topic. Practical experience is desirable, although not essential. Candidates with interests in such areas as MNCs’ supply management and sustainability in China are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates with similar or related interests will equally be considered.作者: Donnamxhe 时间: 2011-1-20 08:43
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