Dr Emanuel Gomes
Lecturer in Strategy and International Business
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Dr. Emanuel Gomes is a Lecturer in Strategy and International Business at the University of Sheffield, Management School, whose specialist teaching is in, International Business, Strategic Management, Managing International Strategic Alliances, Mergers and Acquisitions. He is the Director of the MSc International Business and the BA International Business Management programmes.
He is the module leader of the MGT6052 International Business Strategy (MSc) and of the MGT231 Strategy (BA) modules. With the objective of bridging theory and practice, he continuously endeavours and strives to make every teaching and learning experience theoretical sound and as practical and applicable as possible. To this end, he uses teaching and learning technologies in these modules. Following a constructivist teaching and learning approach, he involves students in authentic problem-solving and decision-making projects with the objective to help them develop complex problem solving skills as well as domain expertise.
He is the author of three books ‘Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances: Understanding the Process’, ‘Acquisitions in the UK Car Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Merger Processes.’ and ‘Mergers and Acquisitions as Strategic Methods of Business Development in the Global Automobile Industry: An Analysis of Five Cases’. He is the author of the Strategic Planning Software (www.planning-strategy.com). He is also the author of several papers published in international refereed journals. Before pursuing an academic career, he had previously worked in the automotive, HR and the not-for-profit sectors. He has provided consultancy to companies operating in the automotive, construction, international trade, energy, music, and sports industries.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Business & Technology Association (GBATA) and serves as a Co-chair in the GBATA Conferences. He is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Research Interest Committee of the EuroMed Research Business Institute. He serves on Board of Reviewers of the Journal of Global Business and Technology. He has acted as a Scientific Committee member and as a Co-Chair at various international conferences. He also served as a reviewer to various international refereed journals such as the California Management Review, International Marketing Review, the International Journal of Management Reviews, the International Journal of Human Resource Management, the International Studies of Management and Organisation journal, Thunderbird International Business Review, International Journal of Cross-Cultural Management, European Journal of Cross-Cultural Management, and international conferences such as the AIB (Academy of International Business), Global Business & Technology Association, EuroMed Academy of Business, Management of International Business and Economics Systems. He has also served as a reviewer for the Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grants.
His specialty areas are international business strategy, international mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances, and pedagogical and management software.
Teaching
He is the module leader of the module leader of the MGT6052 International Business Strategy (MSc) and of the MGT231 Strategy (BA) modules.
With the objective of bridging theory and practice, he continuously endeavours and strives to make every teaching and learning experience theoretical sound and as practical and applicable as possible. To this end, he uses teaching and learning technologies in these modules. Following a constructivist teaching and learning approach, he involves students in authentic problem-solving and decision-making projects with the objective to help them develop complex problem solving skills as well as domain expertise.
Research Interests
His specialised areas are international business strategy, international mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances, and pedagogical and management software.
Publications
Gomes, E., Angwin, D., Peter, E., and Mellahi, K. (2012) ‘HR Issues and Outcomes in Domestic Mergers and Acquisitions: A Study of the Nigerian Banking Sector’, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 23 (14): 2874-2900.
Gomes, E., Cohen, M. and Mellahi, K. (2011) ‘When two African Cultures Collide: A study of interactions between managers in a strategic alliance between two African organizations. Special Issues: Managing people in Africa: Challenges for an emergent continent, Journal of World Business, Vol. 46 (1): 5-12.
Gomes, E., Angwin, D., Weber, Y. and Tarba, S. (2013) ‘Critical Success Factors Through the Mergers and Acquisitions Process: Revealing Pre- and Post- M&A Connections for Improved Performance’. Thunderbird International Business Review. Vol. 55 (1): 13-35.
Stahl, G., Angwin, D., Very, P., Gomes, E., Weber. Y., Tarba, S., Noorderhaven, N., et al. (2013) ‘Sociocultural Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions: Unresolved Paradoxes and Directions for Future Research’. Thunderbird International Business Review. (forthcoming)
Gomes, E., Cohen, M. and Mellahi, K. (2013) ‘When two African Cultures Collide: A study of interactions between managers in a strategic alliance between two African organizations.’ In Effective Management of People in Africa, Book Ed. By Newenham-Kahindi, A., Kamoche, K., Chizema, A. and Mellahi, K. Palgrave Macmillan (forthcoming).
Gomes, E., Angwin, D., Peter, E., and Mellahi, K. (2013) ‘HR Issues and Outcomes in Domestic Mergers and Acquisitions: A Study of the Nigerian Banking Sector.’ In Effective Management of People in Africa, Book Ed. By Newenham-Kahindi, A., Kamoche, K., Chizema, A. and Mellahi, K. Palgrave Macmillan (forthcoming).
Gomes, E., Weber, Y., Brown, C., and Tarba, S. (2011) ‘Managing Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances: Understanding the Process’, Palgrave McMillan.
Gomes, E. and Jackson, P. (2012) ‘Understanding Business Strategy.’ In Service Science Research, Strategy and Innovation: Dynamic Knowledge Management Methods, Book. Ed. By Delener, N. IGI Global, Hershey/USA.
Gomes, E., Donnelly, T. Collis, C. and Morris, D. (2010) Mergers and Acquisitions as Strategic Methods of Business Development in the Global Automobile Industry: An Analysis of Five Cases. New York: The Edwin Mellen Press. ISBN-13: 978-0-7734-3740-1
Gomes, E, (2009) Acquisitions in the UK Car Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Merger Processes. VDM Verlag Dr Muller Aktiengesellschaft & C0. KG: Saarbrucken. ISBN: 978-3-639-15442-9
Gomes, E., Janavaras, B. and Cheema, P. (2008) ‘Improving Decision Making and Critical Thinking Skills Via Web-based Tools.’ Journal of International Business and Economics, Vol.8, No 3: 132-142. ISSN: 1544-8037.
Goulas, A., Blanas, G. and Gomes (2008) ‘The Formation of Strategic Groups in the Athens Stock Exchange.’ Journal of Management of International Business and Economics Systems (MIBES) Transactions. Vol. 2, Issue 1: 60-77. ISSN 1790-9899.
Janavaras, B., Gomes, E., Cheema, P. and George, S. (2008) ‘International Business Strategy: An Innovative Teaching and Learning Approach.’ Icfai Journal of Business Strategy. Volume 5, No.2: 24-35. ISSN: 0972-9259.
Gomes, E., Donnelly, T., Morris, D. and Collis, C. (2007) ‘Improving Merger Process Management Skills Over Time: A Comparison Between the Acquisition Processes of Jaguar and of Land Rover by Ford.’ Irish Journal of Management. Volume 28, No.1: 31-57. ISSN: 1649-248X.
Janavaras, B. and Gomes, E. (2007) ‘Global Business Research and Strategic Planning Tools.’ Journal of International Business and Economy. Vol.8, No.1. Spring: 59-70.
Gomes, E., Cheema, P. and Janavaras, B. (2007) ‘Effect of National Cultural Differences on the Performance of Cross Border Mergers: Case of Indian Companies Going Abroad.’ Journal of International Business Research and Practice. Volume 1, No. 1: 79-96. ISBN: 978-0-9815910-0-1.
Janavaras, B., Gomes, E. and Young, R. (2008) ‘Web Based Interactive Software in International Business: The Case of the Global Market Potential System Online (GMPSO).’ Journal of College Teaching and Learning. Volume 5, No.4: 23-31. ISSN: 1544-0389.
Muwonge, J. and Gomes, E. (2007) ‘The Acquisition of Uganda Telecom Majority Shareholding by LAP Greencom.’ Journal of Management of International Business and Economics Systems (MIBES) Transactions. Volume 1, No. 1: 108-129. ISSN 1790-9899.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Angwin, D., Gomes, E., Mellahi, K., and Peter, E. (forthcoming, 2012) ‘Building strategic commitment in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): the importance of communications practices in African M&A’, Second International Conference on HRM and the management of organizations in Africa, September 6-7, The University of Nottingham, UK.
Yildiz, M. and Gomes, E. (2011) ‘Entry Modes and Business Strategies in Global Construction Markets: Turkish Contractors in Libya.’ In N. Delener (ed.) Global Business & Technology Association International Conference: Fulfilling the Worldwide Sustainability Challenge: Strategies, Innovations and Perspectives for Forward Momentum in Turbulent Times, 12-16 July, Istanbul, Turkey. ISBN: 1-932917-07-1.
Gomes, E., Mellahi, K., Peter, E., and Angwin, D. (2010) ‘Pre and Post Merger Communication and Merger Outcome: A Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry’, International Symposium on HRM and the Creation of Effective Organisations in Africa, September 13-14, 2010, Nottingham, UK.
Meng, J., Janavaras, B. and Gomes, E. (2010) ‘Cultural Differences on Globalization Perception among the U.S., U.K., and India.’ Euroasia Business and Economics Society, October 28-30, Athens, Greece.
Gomes, E., Weber, Y., Angwin, D. and Tarba, S. (2010) ‘Towards an explanatory framework for M&A analysis.’ 26th EGOS Colloquium, June 30-July 3, Lisbon, Portugal.
Gomes, E. Janavaras, B. and Meng, J. (2009) ‘An Exploratory Study on Dimensionality of Globalisation Perceptions.’ Global Business & Technology Association International Conference: Business Strategies and Technological Innovations for Sustainable Development: Creating Global Prosperity for Humanity, July 7-11, 2009 - Prague, Czech Republic.
Suresh G., Gomes, E. and Donnelly, T. (2009) ‘A Resource-Based View Theory of the Nation Based on the Resource Seeking Activities in the Oil Industry’, 2nd EuroMed Academy of Business Annual Conference, October 26-28, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.
Gomes, E. and Cohen, M. (2008) ‘Acquisition Pitfalls In Developing Countries: A Case Study of the Acquisition of Congolese Wireless Networks (CWN) by Vodacom Group.’ In N. Delener (ed.) Global Business & Technology Association International Conference: Evolution And Revolution In The Global Knowledge Economy: Enhancing Innovation And Competitiveness Worldwide, 8-12 July, Madrid, Spain.
Gomes, E., Janavaras, B. and Cheema, P. (2008) ‘Improving Decision Making and Critical Thinking Skills Via Web-based Tools.’ International Academy of Business & Economics Conference, 6-8 June, Stockholm, Sweden.
Goulas A., Blanas G. and Gomes E. (2008) ‘The Formation of Strategic Groups in the Athens Stock Exchange.’ in G. Blanas (ed.) MIBES Management of International Business and Economics Systems Conference Proceedings, Dept. of Business Administration, T.E.I. of Larissa, 4-5, July, Greece, ISBN# 978-960-98411-1-5.
Donnelly, T,Collis,C, Gomes, G and Morris D. (2008) The Chinese Car Industry and Globalisation. Irish Academy of Management Conference, Dublin City University, 3-5 Sept, Dublin, Ireland.
Janavaras, B., Gomes, E., Cheema, P. (2008) ‘Problem-Based Learning in Global Strategy: Responses from Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students.’ International Association for the Scientific Knowledge Annual Conference: Achieving Excellence and Quality in Education. 26-28 May, Aveiro, Portugal.
Muwonge, J. and Gomes, E. (2007) ‘The Acquisition of Uganda Telecom Majority Shareholding by LAP Greencom.’ in G. Blanas (ed.) MIBES Management of International Business and Economics Systems 2007 Conference Proceedings, Dept. of Business Administration, T.E.I. of Larissa, 29-30, September, Greece, ISBN# 978-960-87764-7-0.
Donnelly, T., Collis, C., Morris, D. and Gomes, E. (2007) ‘Daimler-Chrysler: A Merger of Equals.’ 10th Annual Irish Academy of Management Conference: Connecting Theory and Practice, 3–5 September 2007, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Janavaras, B., Gomes, E., Cheema, P. and George, S. (2007) ‘Bringing Reality into the Classroom via Web-based Tools: The Case of the Global Marketing Management System Online.’ Global Business & Technology Association International Conference: Achieving Competitive Advantage Through Managing Global Resources, 3-7 July, Taipei, Taiwan.
Janavaras, B. and Gomes, E. (2007) ‘Web Based Interactive Software in International Business: The Case of the Global Market Potential System Online.’ Academy of International Business-US Midwest Region Conference. 28-30 March, Chicago - US.
Gomes, E., Cheema, P. and Janavaras, B. (2007) ‘Effect of National Cultural Differences on the Performance of Cross Border Mergers: Case of Indian Companies Going Abroad.’ Academy of International Business-US Midwest Region Conference. 28-30 March, Chicago - US.
Collis, C., Donnelly, T., Gomes, E. and Morris, D. (2007) ‘Upgrading the automobile industry in the West Midlands Region of the UK: with the demise of volume automobile producers in the region, can the luxury car producers sustain an automobile industry in the West Midlands?’ Regional Studies Conference, 2-5 April, Lisbon – Portugal.
Donnelly, T, Collis, C, Gomes, E, Morris D, (2007) ‘The Chinese Car Industry: Opportunity of Threat?’, in Conference: The New International Division of Labour: the Changing Role of Emerging Markets in the Automotive Industry, 15th-17 February, Jagellonian University, Cracow.
Janavaras, B. and Gomes, E. (2006) ‘Global Business Research and Strategic Planning Tools.’ in G. Blanas (ed.) MIBES Management of International Business and Economics Systems 2007 Conference Proceedings, Dept. of Business Administration, T.E.I. of Larissa, 4-5 November, Greece.
Gomes, E., Donnelly, T., Morris, D. and Collis, C. (2006) ‘Gains Derived from Accumulated Experience in International Merger Activity: A Comparison Between the Acquisition Processes of Jaguar and of Land Rover by Ford.’ Irish Academy of Management 9th Annual Conference: New Models of Management in the Knowledge Economy, 6-8 September, University College Cork, Cork – Ireland.
Gomes, E., Donnelly, T. and Morris, D. (2006) ‘The Role and Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Globalisation Process of Car Manufacturers.’ Global Business & Technology Association International Conference: Management and Technology in the Global Economy: Nurturing Innovations and National Heritage, June 27-July 1, State University of Management and Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow –Russia
Gomes, E. and George, S. (2006) ‘The Impact of Oman’s New Telecom Deregulation on UK Telecom Companies: Is Globalization at Work or as a New Geo-Political Axis Being Drawn?’ Global Business & Technology Association International Conference: Management and Technology in the Global Economy: Nurturing Innovations and National Heritage, June 27-July 1, State University of Management and Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow – Russia.
Gomes, E., Donnelly, T., Morris, D. and Donnelly M. (2005) ‘Pre- and Post-Merger Processes Management: Ford’s Acquisition of Jaguar.’ Irish Academy of Management 8th Annual Conference: Creating, Managing and Practicing Knowledge,7-9 September, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway – Ireland.
Donnelly, T., Morris, D. and Gomes, E. (2005) ‘MG Rover: the Management of Decline.’ Irish Academy of Management 8th Annual Conference: Creating, Managing and Practicing Knowledge, 7-9 September, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway – Ireland.
Gomes, E., Donnelly, T. and Morris, D. (2005) ‘Managing National and Corporate Cultural Differences in Cross-Border Merger Activity: A Comparison Between German and American Approaches in Acquiring British Firms.’ Global Business & Technology Association International Conference, 12-16 July, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Lisbon/Leiria – Portugal.
Gomes, E. (2004) ‘Merger Processes in the UK Automotive Industry.’ Academy of International Business UK Chapter Conference, 23-25 April, Magee College, University of Ulster, Derry – Northern Ireland.
Other Conferences
Gomes, E. and Montanheiro, L. (2011) ‘The Role and Importance of Public-Private Partnerships in the Industrialisation Process of Angola’, XII Jornadas Tecnico Cientificas da Fundacao Eduardo dos Santos (Angola’s President Foundation): Industrialisation in the Current Context of Angola’s Development Process, 20-23 September, Assembleia Nacional (Parliament), Luanda – Angola.
Gomes, E. and George, S. (2009) ‘Angola’s Geopolitical Strategy in the Context of Globalisation’. XII Jornadas Tecnico Cientificas da Fundacao Eduardo dos Santos (Angola’s President Foundation): Angola and the New World Economic Order, 29 September-02 October, Palacio dos Congressos, Luanda – Angola.
Emanuel Gomes (2008) Academy of International Business Annual Meeting (AIB), Pedagogy Session: Using Internet-Based Resources in Teaching International Business, June 30-July 3, Milan, Italy.
Gomes, E. and Barros, J. (2006) ‘Microfinance e Microenterprise with an Human Face.’ X Jornadas Tecnico Cientificas da Fundacao Eduardo dos Santos (Angola’s President Foundation): Angola and the Third Sector, 22-25 August, Palacio dos Congressos, Luanda – Angola.
Barros, J. and Gomes, E. (2006) ‘The Financial Integration of the Informal Economy as a Necessary Condition for Development.’ X Jornadas Tecnico Cientificas da Fundacao Eduardo dos Santos (Angola’s President Foundation): Angola and the Third Sector, 22-25 August, Palacio dos Congressos, Luanda –Angola.
Gomes, E. (2004) ‘Pre and Post Merger Critical Success Factors: the UK Motor Industry.’ International Business Research Seminar. 4th October, Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, Manchester - UK
Gomes, E. (2004) ‘Mergers and Acquisitions in the UK Motor Vehicle Industry.’ Postgraduate Symposium. 5 November, Coventry Business School, Coventry University, Coventry – UK. (Winner of the Best Research Presentation Award).
Consultancy and/or In-Plant Training
British Embassy in Angola/UK TI – March-May 2011
Analysis of the provision of vocational and professional development training in Angola to determine the requirement that stakeholders have in these areas. Findings were presented to suitable British providers, who were encouraged to work with Angolan partners to deliver high-quality and effective education/training solutions. This research was conducted in partnership with the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). The report entitled, ‘Education in Angola: Partnership Opportunities for the UK’, is available at http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/research/africa/research_events/view/-/id/1982/
Serck Services - Nov. 2009/Feb. 2010
Leading researcher/consultant – We undertook a Strategic Planning project for Serck Services (a strategic business unit of Unipart) and developed the company’s growth strategy.
MG Motors (former MG Rover) – Jan. 2010/May 2010
We undertook a Strategic Planning project for MG Motors, in which we performed a strategic analysis of the competitive environment in the UK car industry.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with Serck Services – Sep 2010 – Jan 2011
Acting as Senior Knowledge Base executive to develop robust internal structures to improve and develop new marketing practices, embedding them within the current team in order to increase the sales and marketing capability of the company and develop a more sustainable approach for future opportunities.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with Unipart Manufacturing Expert Practices (UMEP) – Sep 2010 – Jan 2011
Acting as Senior Knowledge Base executive to assist UMEP in changing its approach to strategy with the objective of moving from an emergent to a more deliberate strategic planning approach and embed these methodologies to the strategic decision making process of the company.
See more details about the above here.
Work in Progress
MNEs in Africa
Revise and resubmit (3* Journal)
Communication in M&A
Target: 3* Journal
A process approach to M&A
Target: 3* Journal
Organisational justice in M&A
Target: 3* Journal
Dynamic capabilities
Target: 4* Journal
Born Global firms
Target: 3* Journal
Review on International Alliances and JVs
Target: 3* Journal
Review on M&A
Target: 3* Journal
Organisational renewal
Target: 4* Journal