Papers by Constance Omokaro-Romanus
This paper would have not been possible without advice and encouragement from some very special p... more This paper would have not been possible without advice and encouragement from some very special people. First and foremost, I would like to show my deepest gratitude to my supervisor Prof. Geng CUI and co-supervisor Prof. Tsang-sing CHAN, two respectable, responsible and resourceful scholars, who has provided me with valuable guidance in every stage of the writing of this thesis. Without their enlightening instruction, impressive kindness and patience, I could not have completed my thesis.
Further studies are required to provide an insight and understanding into the internationalisatio... more Further studies are required to provide an insight and understanding into the internationalisation process of EMNCs, because the theories of firms’ internationalisation were developed from studies in advanced countries. However the behaviour of EMNCs may be different from that of firms from advanced countries. Despite a growing number of studies on the internationalisation process of emerging market multinationals (EMNCs), Latin American and Asian firms have dominated the geographical focus. Studies of the internationalisation process of Sub-Saharan African firms, in particular that of Nigerian firms, are lacking in the international business literature. This study examines the factors that have impacted on the domestic growth of Nigerian firms, the factors that have motivated their internationalisation and the location patterns of their internationalisation. It draws on four case studies of Nigerian companies from different sectors of the Nigerian economy; namely, manufacturing, ba...
Constance Omokaro-Romanus is a Ph.D. student of Business Administration and Management in the Hud... more Constance Omokaro-Romanus is a Ph.D. student of Business Administration and Management in the Huddersfield Business School, UK. Constance is also a part-time lecturer of international business at the Huddersfield Business School. Constance’s research focuses on the internationalisation process of emerging market multinationals. Before entering academia, Constance worked as an IT specialist for several years. Constance obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Huddersfield where she is currently studying for her PhD. Constance’s research interests are in the strategies of emerging market multinationals; internationalisation strategy processes; and internationalisation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Constance has presented papers at several conferences including the AIB-UKI conference and The Global Strategy and Emerging Market Conference (Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA). Constance is a member of AIB-UKI Chapter.
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