Episode 8 - Testing of Theory in IB , Professor Timothy Devinney

In this episode, Dr. Luiz Ricardo Kabbach, Clinical Assistant Professor at Warrington College of Business, University of Florida, interviews Professor Timothy M. Devinney, Chair and Professor of International Business, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.

Professor Timothy talks about his recent article on the principles of philosophy of science in International Management research, co-authored with Professors Elizabeth Rose (University of Leeds) and Karishma Nagre (University of Leeds). Timothy shares his valuable knowledge and experience to discuss the challenges that IM researchers face when testing theory and present recommendations and important implications for the nature of research in international business.

This episode offers great value for our community as it provides an opportunity to reflect upon the state of the art in IB research and how to improve our discipline, especially, regarding the way we test a theory.

Enjoy the show!