Abstract
In this commentary, I share Reijo’s passion for phenomenon-driven research with strong relevance to policy and practice. I was Reijo’s first PhD student to graduate, and I did my thesis on a part-time basis because I had a senior management position in Nokia at that time. The internationalization models that Reijo developed were tested and refined through a constant dialogue with practising managers. Several Finnish multinationals served as ‘living laboratories’ for his curious mind. Reijo also involved policymakers in large research projects on the internationalization of various sectors. Their membership of advisory boards ensured that his research findings had a direct channel to influence public policy in areas such as export promotion and globalization. In this chapter, I also comment on the legacy of Reijo’s work for the next generation of IB scholars.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Helsinki Internationalization Process Model |
| Subtitle of host publication | Foundations and Future Agenda |
| Editors | Rebecca Piekkari, Catherine Welch |
| Publisher | Edward Elgar |
| Pages | 292-296 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-0353-3204-5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-0353-3203-8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Nov 2024 |
| MoE publication type | B2 Book section |
Keywords
- Academic–practitioner relationship
- Managerial practice
- Societal impact
- Internationalization
- Rigour vs relevance
- Phenomenon-driven research
- Helsinki Model