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Biography
Claudio De Mattos is currently a Senior Lecturer in Management (International Strategy, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Subject Group) at the University of Huddersfield. His current research interests are focused on international business cooperation (e.g., alliances and M&As) as well as cross-cultural differences and similarities in international business and international marketing. It predominantly examines the context of large emerging markets and high technology sectors. Other topics of interest include international negotiations, international entrepreneurship and international branding. Doctoral (PhD, DBA) and Research Master (MRes, MPhil) students interested in the above topics are welcome.
Claudio De Mattos completed his PhD at the University of Bradford under the supervision of Professor Peter Buckley. He has been publishing his work in internationally recognised journals such as 'International Business Review', 'R&D Management', 'International Journal of Human Resource Management', 'International Journal of Operations and Production Management', ‘International Journal of Production Research’, and 'Journal of Marketing Management'. In addition, he has been presenting his work at a number of leading international conferences. He has taught in several British Universities such as University of Bradford, Leeds University, Aston University, and the University of Manchester. He is regularly invited for external lectures (e.g., at the University of Leeds and at ISM University of Management and Economics, Vilnius, Lithuania) and has held a number of external positions such as Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for International Business University of Leeds (CIBUL) UK and External Examiner for the University of Bradford, Bradford UK. He was also a Jean Monnet Research Fellow and an EPSRC-BRITEST Research Fellow at Leeds University Business School. Prior to joining academia he worked in the oil industry as well as in the defence industry.
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Research Expertise and Interests
- Inter-organisational collaboration
- Alliance Formation
- Partnerships
- Managerial Perceptions
- entrepreneurship
- Mutual-forbearance
- Ambidexterity
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Can conflict be a desirable step in trust-building within international strategic alliances? A systematic literature review and typology
De Mattos, C., Salciuviene, L. & Sanderson, S., 1 Mar 2025, In: Journal of International Management. 31, 2, 36 p., 101234.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A Coding Scheme for Studying Group Interactions in International Negotiations: A Methodological Advance on the IPA protocol
Dowie, C., De Bruijn, O. & De Mattos, C., 1 Jan 2022, In: British Journal of Management. 33, 1, p. 455-477 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the Processes underlying Inter-firm Collaboration: Mutual-Forbearance and the Principle of Congruity
Buckley, P. J. & De Mattos, C., 1 Jan 2021, In: British Journal of Management. 32, 1, p. 20-39 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The negative influence of the entrepreneur’s level of higher education on the attractiveness of European SMEs as alliance partners in Brazil: the role of practical experience and international entrepreneurial orientation
De Mattos, C. & Salciuviene, L., 20 Jul 2019, In: International Journal of Human Resource Management. 30, 13, p. 1997-2025 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Principle of Congruity in the Analysis of International Business Cooperation.
Buckley, P. J., Cross, A. & De Mattos, C., 23 Feb 2018, The Global Factory: Networked Multinational Enterprises in the Modern Global Economy. J. Buckley, P. (ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., p. 65-77 13 p. (New Horizons in International Business series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Inter-organisational Collaboration, partnerships, alliances and networks
De Mattos, C. (Chair)
2 Sept 2024 → 6 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Can Personal Characteristics of Social Entrepreneurs Predict the Firm’s Sustainability Orientation in International Markets?
De Mattos, C. (Speaker) & Salciuviene, L. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
6 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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SME Entry in Emerging Markets: Local Visibility and the Attraction of Suitable Local Partners
De Mattos, C. (Speaker), Salciuviene, L. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Burgess, T. F. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
4 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Sustainable Transitions at Work: Exploring the Implications of a Spanish 4-Day Working Week In Employee Happiness and Productivity
Salciuviene, L. (Speaker), Bretherton, I. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), De Mattos, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Sanghavi, N. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
4 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Sensemaking Approach to Understand the Impact of Internal CSR on Employees: Food & Beverage Industry in Myanmar
Oo, T. (Speaker) & De Mattos, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
4 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Rethinking Conflict in International Strategic Alliances: A Path to Stronger Collaboration
De Mattos, C. & Salciuviene, L.
17/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research