mmosi
Department of Strategy and Innovation
Michael
Mol
Professor
Room:
KIL/14.A-2.97
Tel:
+4538155638
E-mail:
mmo.si@cbs.dk
347421
Presentation
Dr. Michael J. Mol is a Professor of Strategic and International Management in the Department of Strategy and Innovation at Copenhagen Business School. He obtained his PhD in Strategic and International Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he also got an MSc degree with double majors in strategy and logistics. Michael further holds a CEMS Master Degree. Prior to joining CBS Michael was a Professor in and Head of the Strategy and International Business Department at Warwick Business School. In the United Kingdom he also worked at London Business School and Henley Business School. Michael is a Dutch national and has worked, studied or been an official visiting scholar at eleven universities in six countries, including the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He currently holds a part-time professorial appointment at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham (UK).
Michael's research focuses on the strategic management of larger firms, with particular interests in innovation, especially management innovation (creation of new management practices) and open innovation, and sourcing strategy, especially offshoring and outsourcing, and strategy in Africa. He tackles these issues from a variety of theoretical and methodical angles. His numerous publications have appeared in among others Academy of Management Review, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, MIT Sloan Management Review, Organization Studies, Research Policy, Strategic Organization, and Strategic Management Journal. He has (co-)authored four books including ‘Outsourcing: Design, Process and Performance’ (Cambridge University Press) and Giant Steps in Management: Innovations that Change the Way we Work (FT Prentice Hall). Michael has won several awards for his research including the prestigious best article award from Academy of Management Review. He has also received a variety of national and international research grants. Michael serves on the editorial boards of seven academic journals, including Africa Journal of Management, Global Strategy Journal, Journal of International Business Studies and Management and Organization Review. He has been the recipient of grants from various (inter)national institutions. He appears regularly on a variety of global media outlets and has acted as a consultant to various firms and national and supranational institutions. He has a broad range of experience teaching at all levels and in program management. Michael's Google Scholar profile is: http://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=FLqq3eYAAAAJ&hl=en.
Primary research areas
- The strategies of large and multinational corporations
- Sourcing strategy, particularly outsourcing and offshoring strategies
- Innovation, especially management innovation (the creation of new management practices) and open innovation
Link to this homepage
www.cbs.dk/en/staff/mmosi
Publications sorted by:
2024
Sun Hye Lee; Michael J. Mol / International Outsourcing
In: Encyclopedia of International Strategic Management. ed. /Christian Geisler Asmussen; Niron Hashai; Dana Minbaeva. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2024, p. 235–236
In: Encyclopedia of International Strategic Management. ed. /Christian Geisler Asmussen; Niron Hashai; Dana Minbaeva. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2024, p. 235–236
Encyclopedia chapter > peer review
2023
Kristin Brandl; Michael J. Mol / Knowledge Services Offshoring
In: Elgar Encyclopedia of Services. ed. /Faïz Gallouj; Camal Gallouj; Marie-Christine Monnoyer; Luis Rubalcaba; Markus Scheuer. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2023, p. 488-489 (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences)
In: Elgar Encyclopedia of Services. ed. /Faïz Gallouj; Camal Gallouj; Marie-Christine Monnoyer; Luis Rubalcaba; Markus Scheuer. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2023, p. 488-489 (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences)
Encyclopedia chapter > peer review
Marcus M. Larsen; Ben Mkalama; Michael J. Mol / Outsourcing in Africa : How Do the Interactions Between Providers, Multinationals, and the State Lead to the Evolution of the BPO Industry?.
In: Journal of International Business Policy, Vol. 6, No. 4, 12.2023, p. 432-452
In: Journal of International Business Policy, Vol. 6, No. 4, 12.2023, p. 432-452
Journal article > peer review
Michael J. Mol; Larissa Rabbiosi; Grazia D. Santangelo / Should I Stay or Should I Go? : How Danish MNEs in Russia Respond to a Geopolitical Shift.
In: AIB Insights, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2023, p. 1-8
In: AIB Insights, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2023, p. 1-8
Journal article > peer review
Michael J. Mol; Sun Hye Lee / What Produces Corporate Social Irresponsibility in Offshore Outsourcing? : The Effects of Interorganizational Relationship Governance and Institutional Distance.
In: Journal of International Business Studies, 6.12.2023
In: Journal of International Business Studies, 6.12.2023
Journal article > peer review
2021
Adam Lindgreen; C. Anthony Di Benedetto; Ad de Jong; Luigi M. De Luca; Heiner Evanschitzky; Michael J. Mol; Robert E. Morgan; John Nicholson; Tobias Schäfers / Framing a Manuscript
In: How to Fast-track Your Academic Career: A Guide for Mid-career Scholars. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2021, p. 189-203 (How To Guides)
In: How to Fast-track Your Academic Career: A Guide for Mid-career Scholars. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2021, p. 189-203 (How To Guides)
Book chapter > peer review
Selorm Agbleze; Marcus Møller Larsen; Michael J. Mol / How Aspirations Interact to Influence Informal Firms' Decision to Formalize
In: Proceedings of the Eighty-first Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. ed. /Sonia Taneja. Briarcliff Manor, NY : Academy of Management 2021, 1 p. (Academy of Management Proceedings)
In: Proceedings of the Eighty-first Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. ed. /Sonia Taneja. Briarcliff Manor, NY : Academy of Management 2021, 1 p. (Academy of Management Proceedings)
Conference abstract in proceedings > peer review
Michael J. Mol; Madeleine Rauch / Time : Three Temporal Lenses on International Business Research.
In: Proceedings of the Eighty-first Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. ed. /Sonia Taneja. Briarcliff Manor, NY : Academy of Management 2021, 1 p. (Academy of Management Proceedings)
In: Proceedings of the Eighty-first Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. ed. /Sonia Taneja. Briarcliff Manor, NY : Academy of Management 2021, 1 p. (Academy of Management Proceedings)
Conference abstract in proceedings > peer review
2020
Sun Hye Lee; Kamel Mellahi; Michael J. Mol; Vijay Pereira / No-Size-Fits-All : Collaborative Governance as an Alternative for Addressing Labour Issues in Global Supply Chains.
In: Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 162, No. 2, 3.2020, p. 291-305
In: Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 162, No. 2, 3.2020, p. 291-305
Journal article > peer review
Andreas Wieland; Lydia Bals; Michael J. Mol; Robert B. Handfield / Overcoming Blind Spots in Global Sourcing Research : Exploiting the Cross-sections Between Supply Chain Management and International Business.
In: Journal of International Management, Vol. 26, No. 1, 3.2020
In: Journal of International Management, Vol. 26, No. 1, 3.2020
Journal article > peer review
2019
Xiguang Chen; Huiying Zhang; Michael J. Mol / How to Appropriate Value in Formal and Informal Open Innovation : A Perspective of Strong Ties and Weak Ties.
Paper presented at DRUID19 Conference, 2019
Paper presented at DRUID19 Conference, 2019
Paper > peer review
Michael J. Mol; Nicolai Juul Foss; Julian Birkinshaw / The System of Management Ideas : Origins, Microfoundations, and Dynamics.
In: The Oxford Handbook of Management Ideas. ed. /Andrew Sturdy; Stefan Heusinkveld; Trish Reay; David Strang. Oxford : Oxford University Press 2019, p. 25-41
In: The Oxford Handbook of Management Ideas. ed. /Andrew Sturdy; Stefan Heusinkveld; Trish Reay; David Strang. Oxford : Oxford University Press 2019, p. 25-41
Book chapter > peer review
2018
Michael J. Mol; Kristin Brandl / Bridging What We Know : The Effect of Cognitive Distance on Knowledge-intensive Business Services Produced Offshore .
In: International Business Review, Vol. 27, No. 3, 6.2018, p. 669-677
In: International Business Review, Vol. 27, No. 3, 6.2018, p. 669-677
Journal article > peer review
Jedrzej George Frynas; Michael J. Mol; Kamel Mellahi / Management Innovation Made in China : Haier’s Rendanheyi.
In: California Management Review, Vol. 61, No. 1, 11.2018, p. 71-93
In: California Management Review, Vol. 61, No. 1, 11.2018, p. 71-93
Journal article > peer review
Michael J. Mol / Reflections on “The Sources of Management Innovation” Mol & Birkinshaw, 2009
In: Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science, Vol. 28, No. 3, 2018, p. 278-281
In: Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science, Vol. 28, No. 3, 2018, p. 278-281
Comment/debate
2017
Michael J. Mol; Christian Stadler; Africa Ariño / Africa : The New Frontier for Global Strategy Scholars.
In: Global Strategy Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2.2017, p. 3-9
In: Global Strategy Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2.2017, p. 3-9
Journal article > peer review
L. Felipe Monteiro; Michael J. Mol; Julian Birkinshaw / Ready to be Open? : Explaining the Firm Level Barriers to Benefiting From Openness to External Knowledge.
In: Long Range Planning, Vol. 50, No. 2, 4.2017, p. 282-295
In: Long Range Planning, Vol. 50, No. 2, 4.2017, p. 282-295
Journal article > peer review
Kristin Brandl; Michael J. Mol; Bent Petersen / The Reconfiguration of Service Production Systems in Response to Offshoring : A Practice Theory Perspective.
In: International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 37, No. 9, 2017, p. 1246-1264
In: International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 37, No. 9, 2017, p. 1246-1264
Journal article > peer review
2015
Kamel Mellahi; Michael J. Mol / Africa Is Just Like Every Other Place, In That It Is Unlike Any Other Place
In: Africa Journal of Management, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2015, p. 201-209
In: Africa Journal of Management, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2015, p. 201-209
Comment/debate
Michael J. Mol; Kamel Mellahi; Sun Hye Lee / Disasters that Never Were : What Helps Prevent CSR Failure in Offshore Outsourcing Relationships?.
In: Proceedings of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business: Global Networks: Organizations and People. . ed. /Ram Mudambi; Tunga Kiyak. East Lansing, MI : Academy of International Business 2015, 1 p., p. 224 (Academy of International Business. Annual Meeting. Proceedings, Vol. 57)
In: Proceedings of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business: Global Networks: Organizations and People. . ed. /Ram Mudambi; Tunga Kiyak. East Lansing, MI : Academy of International Business 2015, 1 p., p. 224 (Academy of International Business. Annual Meeting. Proceedings, Vol. 57)
Conference abstract in proceedings > peer review
2015
L. Felipe Monteiro; Michael J. Mol; Julian Birkinshaw / Ready to be Open? : Explaining the Firm-Level Barriers to Benefiting from Openness to External Knowledge.
Fontainebleau : INSEAD 2015, 42 p. (INSEAD Working Paper, No. 2015/24/STR)
Fontainebleau : INSEAD 2015, 42 p. (INSEAD Working Paper, No. 2015/24/STR)
Working paper
2014
Michael J. Mol; Christopher Brewster; Geoffrey Wood; Michael Brookes / How Much Does Country Matter? : A Cross-National Comparison of HRM Outsourcing Decisions.
In: Human Resource Management and the Institutional Perspective. ed. /Geoffrey Wood; Chris Brewster; Michael Brookes. Abingdon : Routledge 2014, p. 200-220
In: Human Resource Management and the Institutional Perspective. ed. /Geoffrey Wood; Chris Brewster; Michael Brookes. Abingdon : Routledge 2014, p. 200-220
Book chapter > peer review
Kristin Brandl; Michael J. Mol; Bent Petersen / How Offshoring Elicits Reconfiguration of the Service Production System
Paper presented at The Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2014, 2014
Paper presented at The Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2014, 2014
Paper > peer review
Kristin Martina Brandl; Michael Mol; Bent Petersen / Rocking and Rebalancing the Boat : How Offshoring Elicits Reconfiguration of the Service Production System.
In: Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business: Local Contexts in Global Business. . ed. /Klaus Meyer; Tunga Kiyak. East Lansing, MI : Academy of International Business 2014, p. 256 (Academy of International Business. Annual Meeting. Proceedings, Vol. 56)
In: Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business: Local Contexts in Global Business. . ed. /Klaus Meyer; Tunga Kiyak. East Lansing, MI : Academy of International Business 2014, p. 256 (Academy of International Business. Annual Meeting. Proceedings, Vol. 56)
Conference abstract in proceedings > peer review
Michael J. Mol; Chris Brewster / The Outsourcing Strategy of Local and Multinational Firms : A Supply Base Perspective.
In: Global Strategy Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2.2014, p. 20-34
In: Global Strategy Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2.2014, p. 20-34
Journal article > peer review
Michael J. Mol; Julian Birkinshaw / The Role of External Involvement in the Creation of Management Innovations
In: Organization Studies, Vol. 35, No. 9, 2014, p. 1287-1312
In: Organization Studies, Vol. 35, No. 9, 2014, p. 1287-1312
Journal article > peer review
2013
Michael Mol; Olivier Bertrand / Offshore and Domestic Subsidiary R&D Sourcing : Its Antecedents and Innovation Outcomes.
Paper presented at Strategic Management Society 33rd Annual International Conference. SMS 2013, 2013
Paper presented at Strategic Management Society 33rd Annual International Conference. SMS 2013, 2013
Paper > peer review
Kristin Brandl; Michael Mol; Bent Petersen / Offshoring as an Exogenous Shock to the Services Production System : Aligning Resources, Execution and Outputs.
Paper presented at Strategic Management Society 33rd Annual International Conference. SMS 2013, 2013
Paper presented at Strategic Management Society 33rd Annual International Conference. SMS 2013, 2013
Paper > peer review
Olivier Bertrand; Michael J. Mol / The Antecedents and Innovation Effects of Domestic and Offshore R&D Outsourcing : The Contingent Impact of Cognitive Distance and Absorptive Capacity.
In: Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 34, No. 6, 6.2013, p. 751-760
In: Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 34, No. 6, 6.2013, p. 751-760
Journal article > peer review
2012
Kristin Brandl; Michael J. Mol / How Offshore Outsourcing Affects Costs and Value Creation : A Process Perspective on Knowledge-Intensive Business Services.
In: Proceedings of the 54rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business. ed. /Susan Feinberg; Tunga Kiyak. East Lansing, MI : Academy of International Business 2012, p. 202 (Academy of International Business. Annual Meeting. Proceedings, Vol. 54)
In: Proceedings of the 54rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business. ed. /Susan Feinberg; Tunga Kiyak. East Lansing, MI : Academy of International Business 2012, p. 202 (Academy of International Business. Annual Meeting. Proceedings, Vol. 54)
Conference abstract in proceedings > peer review
2012
Kristin Brandl; Michael Mol / How Offshore Outsourcing Affects Costs and Value Creation : A Process Perspective on Knowledge-Intensive Business Services.
Paper presented at The Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2012, 2012
Paper presented at The Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2012, 2012
Paper > peer review
Masaaki Kotabe; Michael J. Mol; Janet Y. Murray; Ronaldo Parente / Outsourcing and its Implications for Market Success : Negative Curvilinearity, Firm Resources, and Competition.
In: Academy of Marketing Science. Journal, Vol. 40, No. 2, 3.2012, p. 329-346
In: Academy of Marketing Science. Journal, Vol. 40, No. 2, 3.2012, p. 329-346
Journal article > peer review
2011
Michael J. Mol; Masaaki Kotabe / Overcoming Inertia : Drivers of the Outsourcing Process.
In: Long Range Planning, Vol. 44, No. 3, 6.2011, p. 160-178
In: Long Range Planning, Vol. 44, No. 3, 6.2011, p. 160-178
Journal article > peer review
2009
Masaaki Kotabe; Michael J. Mol / Outsourcing and Financial Performance : A Negative Curvilinear Effect.
In: Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, Vol. 15, No. 4, 12.2009, p. 205-213
In: Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, Vol. 15, No. 4, 12.2009, p. 205-213
Journal article > peer review
Michael J. Mol; Julian Birkinshaw / The Sources of Management Innovation : When Firms Introduce New Management Practices .
In: Journal of Business Research, Vol. 62, No. 12, 12.2009, p. 1269-1280
In: Journal of Business Research, Vol. 62, No. 12, 12.2009, p. 1269-1280
Journal article > peer review
2008
Masaaki Kotabe; Michael J. Mol; Sonia Ketkar / An Evolutionary Stage Model of Outsourcing and Competence Destruction : A Triad Comparison of the Consumer Electronics Industry.
In: M I R: Management International Review, Vol. 48, No. 1, 1.2008, p. 65-93
In: M I R: Management International Review, Vol. 48, No. 1, 1.2008, p. 65-93
Journal article > peer review
Julian Birkinshaw; Gary Hamel; Michael J. Mol / Management Innovation
In: Academy of Management Review, Vol. 33, No. 4, 10.2008, p. 825-845
In: Academy of Management Review, Vol. 33, No. 4, 10.2008, p. 825-845
Journal article > peer review
Masaaki Kotabe; Michael J. Mol; Janet Y. Murray / Outsourcing, Performance, and the Role of e-commerce : A Dynamic Perspective.
In: Industrial Marketing Management, Vol. 37, No. 1, 1.2008, p. 37-45
In: Industrial Marketing Management, Vol. 37, No. 1, 1.2008, p. 37-45
Journal article > peer review
2006
Masaaki Kotabe (Editor) ; Michael J. Mol (Editor) / Global Supply Chain Management
Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2006, 1040 p. (The Globalization of the World Economy, No. 18)
Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing 2006, 1040 p. (The Globalization of the World Economy, No. 18)
Anthology > peer review
Julian Birkinshaw; Michael J. Mol / How Management Innovation Happens
In: M I T Sloan Management Review, Vol. 47, No. 4, 7.2006, p. 81-88
In: M I T Sloan Management Review, Vol. 47, No. 4, 7.2006, p. 81-88
Journal article > peer review
2005
Michael J. Mol; Rob J.M. Van Tulder; Paul R. Beije / Antecedents and Performance Consequences of International Outsourcing
In: International Business Review, Vol. 14, No. 5, 10.2005, p. 599-617
In: International Business Review, Vol. 14, No. 5, 10.2005, p. 599-617
Journal article > peer review
Michael J. Mol / Does Being R&D Intensive Still Discourage Outsourcing? : Evidence from Dutch Manufacturing.
In: Research Policy, Vol. 14, No. 5, 5.2005, p. 571-582
In: Research Policy, Vol. 14, No. 5, 5.2005, p. 571-582
Journal article > peer review
Pursey P.M.A.R Heugens; Michael J. Mol / So You Call that Research? : Mending Methodological Biases in Strategy and Organization Departments of Top Business Schools.
In: Strategic Organization, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2.2005, p. 117-128
In: Strategic Organization, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2.2005, p. 117-128
Journal article > peer review
2004
Michael J. Mol; Pieter Pauwels; Paul Matthyssens; Lieven Quintens / A Technological Contingency Perspective on the Depth and Scope of International Outsourcing
In: Journal of International Management, Vol. 10, No. 2, 5.2004, p. 287-305
In: Journal of International Management, Vol. 10, No. 2, 5.2004, p. 287-305
Journal article > peer review
2003
Michael J. Mol / Purchasing's Strategic Relevance
In: Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, Vol. 9, No. 1, 1.2003, p. 43-50
In: Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, Vol. 9, No. 1, 1.2003, p. 43-50
Journal article > peer review
2002
Michael J. Mol; Otto R. Koppius / Information Technology and the Internationalization of the Firm
In: Journal of Global Information Management, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2002, p. 44-60
In: Journal of Global Information Management, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2002, p. 44-60
Journal article > peer review
Rob J.M. Van Tulder; Michael J. Mol / Reverse Auctions or Auctions Reversed : First Experiments by Philips.
In: European Management Journal, Vol. 20, No. 5, 10.2002, p. 447-456
In: European Management Journal, Vol. 20, No. 5, 10.2002, p. 447-456
Journal article > peer review
More results... (total 47 results)
2023
Larissa Rabbiosi; Michael J. Mol; Grazia D. Santangelo / Sådan klarer selskaber sig igennem geopolitisk uvejr
In: Børsen, 27.4.2023, p. 8
In: Børsen, 27.4.2023, p. 8
Contribution to newspaper - Comment/debate
2022
Michael J. Mol (Performer) / No-Size-Fits-All : Collaborative Governance as an Alternative for Addressing Labour Issues in Global Supply Chains.
London : Faculti 2022
London : Faculti 2022
Sound/Visual production (digital)
2020
Carmelo Cennamo; Michael Mol / Letter: Forced Experiment Shows Limits of a Digital University
In: Financial Times, 18.5.2020
In: Financial Times, 18.5.2020
Contribution to newspaper - Comment/debate
2017
2008
Michael J. Mol; Julian Birkinshaw / Giant Steps in Management : Creating Innovations that Change the Way We Work.
New York : Prentice-Hall 2008, 208 p.
New York : Prentice-Hall 2008, 208 p.
Book > peer review
2007
Michael J. Mol / Outsourcing : Design, Process and Performance.
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2007, 218 p.
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2007, 218 p.
Book > peer review
2023
Sådan klarer selskaber sig igennem geopolitisk uvejr
26/04/2023 // Børsen // Larissa Rabbiosi, Michael Mol og Grazia Santangelo, professorer på Institut for Strategi og Innovation, CBS
2020
Is CBS blocking the way for more on-campus teaching?
25/11/2020 // Cbswire.dk // Anne M. Lykkegaard
CBS-studerende dumper onlineundervisning
19/06/2020 // Magisterbladet // Thomas Bøttcher
Thumbs down: CBS students displeased with online teaching, new survey reveals
19/06/2020 // Cbswire.dk // Anne M. Lykkegaard
Debat: Tvungent eksperiment viser det digitale universitets begrænsninger
17/05/2020 // Financial Times
2019
To CBS-forskere vinder international pris for caseopgaver
28/03/2019 // ForskerForum
Danske Bank's scandal to be taught worldwide through a teaching case from CBS
21/03/2019 // Cbswire.dk // Bent Petersen, Michael Mol, Anne M. Lykkegaard
2018
CBS continues close collaborations with Danske Bank - is that responsible?
26/09/2018 // Cbswire.dk // Anne M. Lykkegaard
2017
iPhone X skriver sig ind på samme side som Coca-Cola Vanilla og McDonald's Salad
17/09/2017 // Finans.dk // Rene Deichgræber
Nu vinder de i konkurrencen med Østeuropa
22/03/2017 // Idag.dk // Poul Bavngaard
2016
Professor bliver del af førende tidsskrift
23/06/2016 // Cbs.dk (Copenhagen Business School)
2015
TV: Dansk innovation bag gigantisk australsk rejsebureau
09/04/2015 // Dagens.dk
More results... (total 12 results)
Research Projects
Outside activities
| Year | Name of contractual partner | Type of activity |
| 2018-2024 | University of Birmingham | Since 2015 Part-time professorship |
| 2020-2024 | Michael Mol | Independent consultant |