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Biography
Meena Chavan is an Associate Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship and Program Director Master of Research( Management) and Ethics Coordinator at the Macquarie Business School, Sydney, Australia. She is a member of the Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Research Centre at Macquarie University.
Prior to this role she was Program Director Master of International Business, L&T coordinator & BCom (International Business) coordinator. She has a strong industry background and has worked as a merger & acquisition analyst & auditor with KPMG and Ernst & Young. She has a BCom degree majoring in Accounting and Auditing and Business Management, MCom degree majoring in Advanced Accounting and Auditing and Business Administration, a PhD in International Entrepreneurship
Research interests
Meena is an active researcher, using both qualitative and quantitative method designs at the intersection of International Business and Entrepreneurship. Her research concentrates on the interplay of macro, micro and meso factors in International Business & Entrepreneurship which involve understanding the unique aspects and impacts of the institutional and cultural contexts on firm strategies. Her current research interest explores the impact of digital solutions for business and education through Gamification and Artificial Intelligence.
Her research has been published in top-tier ranked journals such as Academy of Management Discoveries, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of Manpower, Habitat International, International Journal of Intercultural Relations. She serves on the editorial review board of Journal of International Management. European Journal of International Management and the Journal of Global Marketing and Associate editor of Journal of International Education in Business. She is a member of the Academy of Management( AoM) and the Academy of International Business(AIB).
Meena was awarded the Vice Chancellors citation for sustained leadership in experiential and work integrated learning approaches in International Business. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK. She has demonstrated excellence in her record of successful supervision of HDR students and several hons and master’s thesis completions.
Research Student Supervision
HDR (PhD) Completions as Principal Supervisor at MQ
- Athira Bahulean ( 2022) The University Spin Off Milieu: The effectiveness of Australian Universities in creating spin- offs.
- Sandra Hartl (2020). Cross-cultural conflict management in transnational corporations.
- Ashna A. Chandra (2019). Analysis of the international business practices of small and medium enterprises in developing and least-developing nations (Fiji) International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES).
- Rene Abel (2017). Cotutelle student. Organizational ambidexterity in German, Australian and Indian firms: Inter- and intra-organizational networks. Associate Supervisor: Prof. Indre Maurer, Göttingen University, Germany. (Cotutelle scholarship).
- Dominik Chahabadi (2016). Cotutelle student. The internationalisation strategies of German renewable energy firms into developing and emerging markets. Associate Supervisor: Prof. Indre Maurer, Göttingen University, Germany. (Cotutelle scholarship).
- Somayeh Alizadeh (2015). Intercultural communication competence (ICC) in healthcare system and the effects of ICC on patients’ satisfaction and medical providers’ performance. International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES).
- Choon Hwa Lim (2014). The role of culture in the structured selection interview process.
Master of Research (MRes) theses to completion as Principal Supervisor
1. 2021-2023 Ankit Surana, MRes Internationalisation of ibusiness: Process and pattern.
2. 2022 -2024 Swati Awana: Circular economy start-ups: Societal and institutional constraints.
Honours Theses: Samples of supervised Hons theses to completion as Principal Supervisor (more than 10 completed)
1. Jürgen Astl (2012). Productivity, efficiency and growth of the renewable energy sector: A cross country study.
2. Sudeep Bhale (2010). Social entrepreneurship regional growth & sustainability in India.
3. Hsin-Hsin Lu (2005). A best-practice model for expatriate management: Taiwan.
4. Anna Henrikson (2004). Australian and Swedish companies doing business in East and Southeast Asia: The gap between sales and investments.
Current Principal Supervision of PhD & MRes Students
1. Ankit Surana. Projected completion 2020–2023. Internationalisation of tech/digital entrepreneurs: A network perspective. International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES).
2. Swati Awana. Projected completion 2022–2024. Exploring the supply chain of circular economy firms in Australia. International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES).
3. Anju Pradhan ( 2023) Recommender System in Training and Development in International HRM.
Education/Academic qualification
Business Management, Bcom Mcom PhD
Education, SFHEA
External positions
Editorial Board Member, Journal of International Management
1 Sep 2019 → …
Editorial Board Member, European Journal of International Management
20 May 2018 → …
Associate Editor Journal of International Education n Business
10 Jul 2017 → …
Journal of Global Marketing, Editorial Board Member
15 Jul 2015 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs-Exploring the Indigenous Entrepreneur Identity
Chavan, M., Jack, R. & Menzies, J.
1/11/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Exploring the structural and systemic barriers that impede entrepreneurship among the Culturally and Linguistically Different (CALD) women
Chavan, M., Menzies, J. & Alam, L.
8/01/21 → 15/12/23
Project: Research
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Is the ‘Great Resignation’ leveraging the gig economy?
Chavan, M., Menzies, J. & Behl, A.
1/06/22 → 31/07/23
Project: Research
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VISA: Visiting International Scholar Award (VISA)
Chavan, M. & Taksa, L.
1/10/20 → 30/11/20
Project: Research
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The National Equity in Business Education Program
Karunaratne, P., Krishna Kumar, N., Emanuel, C., Leung, P., De Mello, L., Vu, H., Volkov, M., Viveros Tapia, H. & Chavan, M.
31/03/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Teaching
Research Outputs
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A systematic literature review on SME financing: Trends and future directions
Rao, P., Kumar, S., Chavan, M. & Lim, W. M., 20 Apr 2023, In: Journal of Small Business Management. 61, 3, p. 1247-1277 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
40 Citations (Scopus) -
Collaborative corporate social responsibility praxis: case studies from India
Chavan, M., Gowan, S. & Vogeley, J., 26 Jan 2023, In: Social Responsibility Journal. 19, 2, p. 229-248 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How do immigrant family businesses achieve global expansion? An embeddedness perspective
Chavan, M., Chirico, F., Taksa, L. & Alam, M. A., Jun 2023, In: Academy of Management Discoveries. 9, 2, p. 210-237 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Journal of International Management: A 25-year review using bibliometric analysis
Kumar, S., Chavan, M. & Pandey, N., Feb 2023, In: Journal of International Management. 29, 1, p. 1-16 16 p., 100988.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Linking dynamic absorptive capacity and service innovation for born global service firms: An organization innovation lens perspective
Behl, A., Kamboj, S., Sharma, N., Pereira, V., Salwan, P., Chavan, M. & Pathak, A. A., Aug 2023, In: Journal of International Management. 29, 4, p. 1-16 16 p., 101044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Emerald literati network award for excellence
Chavan, Meena (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Other distinction
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Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Chavan, Meena (Recipient), 24 Oct 2016
Prize: Teaching award
Activities
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Chavan, M. Invited speaker. Cross-cultural competence as key inclusive leadership skills. Australian Institute of Health Innovation Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Human Sciences Macquarie University.
Meena Chavan (Speaker)
31 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2022 May 26th Chavan, M. Invited speaker Australian National University “ Internationalisation of International Immigrant Entrepreneurs”.
Meena Chavan (Speaker)
31 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2021, 26 November Surana, A. & Chavan, M. Invited speaker. 2021, 26 November Surana, A. & Chavan, M. Invited speaker. Internationalisation of ibusiness entrepreneurs. Research presentation and discussant as part of the Emerging Market Research Group seminar series, University of Sydney. Research presentation and discussant as part of the Emerging Market Research Group seminar series, University of Sydney.
Meena Chavan (Speaker)
26 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2021 Chavan, M. Invited speaker and mentor NxGen Boot Camp Mentor Presentation and Feedback to new migrant start-ups
Meena Chavan (Speaker)
10 May 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2021, 10 December Chavan, M. Advancing emerging markets research. Joint research workshop. Tongji University School of Economics and Management and the University of Sydney Business School—Emerging Market Research Group (EMRG).
Meena Chavan (Speaker)
10 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Chavan, M. Invited Speaker “ Refugee ecosystems for advancing of refugee entrepreneurs in Australia”. Refugee Council of Australia, Building resilience and Innovation. Refugee Alternatives Conference 6-7 July 2021
7/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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CPA Magazine Leadership Strategy Business : Build your business: 4 tips for selling online
1/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment