• Zhao Youzhen

    Associate Professor

    Business Administration

    Add: Guoshun Road Siyuan Building Room 416, Siyuan Building

    Tel: 25011131(TEL)

    E-mail: yzzhao@fudan.edu.cn

    Research Field: International Business and Strategy, SMEs' Internationalization, Regional Headquarters of MNEs, Firms' International Competitiveness, International Marketing

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    Teacher information
    Achievements in scientific research
    Academic activities and community service

    Journal Papers


    1.Randi Lunnan and Youzhen Zhao2014Regional headquarters in China: Role in MNE knowledge transferAsia Pacific Journal of Management 31(2) 397-422.  



    2.Guangyao Yu,Qinqin Zheng,Youzhen Zhao and Zhang Yue2024Development route of low-carbon dual strategy of SOEs —A case study on Shanghai Metro Co.Ltd.R&D Management 36(1) 27-39(in Chinese) 



    3.Youzhen Zhao2011The Latest Development of International Manufacturing Industry and the Impact of International Financial Crisis on the Development of Advanced Manufacturing IndustriesEast China Economic Management 25(1) 8-12(in Chinese) 



    4.Youzhen Zhao2010Current Situation,Problems and Suggestions for Developing New Energy in China in the Post-crisis Era: Perspectives Based on the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) IndustryFuture and Development (12) 34-37, 9(in Chinese) 



    5.Youzhen Zhao, Beina Chen2010Comparative Analysis of Outward FDI Promotion Systems and ImplicationsForeign Investment in China (215) 26-27(in Chinese) 



    6.Youzhen Zhao2009A Literature Review of Relationship Between Human Resource Management Practices and Organization PerformanceEconomic Management Journal(supplementary edition) Vol.31(Z1) 269-273(in Chinese) 



    7.Youzhen Zhao, Randi Lunnan2009A Review of Research on Regional Strategy of Multinational CorporationsInternational Business Research (2) 13-20(in Chinese) 



    8.ZHAO Youzhen, WEI Xing2008An analysis of the present international merchandise trade of Sub-Saharan African countriesScience & Technology Industry of China (4) 79-80(in Chinese) 



    9.ZHAO Youzhen2004An analysis on SMEs' international competitivenessProductivity Research (7) 170-172(in Chinese) 



    10.ZHAO Youzhen2004Globalization of SMEs—Analysis and implications from entrepreneurial point of viewInternational Business - UIBE Journal (6) 59-63(in Chinese) 



    11.ZHAO Youzhen2004Born Internationals——Concept, Phenomenon, Reasons and ImplicationsInternational Business Research (3) 65-69(in Chinese) 



    12.ZHAO Youzhen, YANG Chuandong2004Analysis on the Financing problems of Chinese SMEsShanghai Management Science (1) 38-41(in Chinese) 



    13.ZHAO Youzhen2003The current situation, problems and development strategy of the internationalization of private SMEs in Zhejiang ProvinceInternational Economic Cooperation (10) 27-30(in Chinese) 



    14.ZHAO Youzhen, XU Hong2003Internationalization of SMEs' under Modern Information Technology-- An analysis from the perspective of knowledgeR&D Management Vol.15(5) 39-44(in Chinese) 



    15.ZHAO Youzhen2003SMEs' internationalization based on resource-based theoriesJournal of International Trade (10) 39-43(in Chinese) 



    16.XU Hong, ZHAO Youzhen2003An analysis on the talents loss of state-owned commercial banks from managerial perspectiveShanghai Finance (3) 57-58(in Chinese) 



    17.ZHAO Youzhen2003The internationalization of SMEs built on grouping and network capacityInternational Business- UIBE Journal (3) 58-60(in Chinese) 



    18.XUE Qiuzhi, ZHAO Youzhen2003An analysis of the influence of foreign market entities on Chinese market order—from the case of QBPCProductivity Research (1) 124-126(in Chinese) 



    19.Youzhen Zhao2002How Can Local Firms Compete Successfully with MNEs: Experience and Implications from Jollibee Foods CorporationMarketing Herald (6) 54-56(in Chinese) 



    20.Qiuzhi Xue, Youzhen Zhao2002Global Pricing Contract: A Win-win Solution for Suppliers and Global ClientsMarketing Herald (3) 59-61(in Chinese) 



    21.Youzhen Zhao2002Perspectives About Chinese SME's Transnational OperationsInternational Economic Cooperation (4) 31-33(in Chinese) 



    22.Youzhen Zhao2002A Review of Research on FDI at Macro Economic LevelEconomic Review 2002增刊 18-21(in Chinese) 



    23.LI Yuanxu,LUO Dianjun,ZHAO Youzhen2002Multinational Corporations and World Political OrderShanghai Management Science (1) 35-40(in Chinese) 


    Conference Proceedings


    1.Randi Lunnan and Youzhen Zhao2008Regions and Region Management: The Scope of the Regional HeadquartersAcademy of International Business(AIB) Annual Conference Milan .  



    2.Youzhen Zhao and Randi Lunnan2008Establishing Regional Headquarters in Shanghai——A new Alternative for MNEs in Asia Pacific28 Cross-Strait Academic Conference on Business Administration 淡江大学 438-462.  



    3.Randi Lunnan and Youzhen Zhao2007Regional Headquarters-Value Creating Alternatives for MNEs in ChinaAcademy of Management (AOM) Annual Conference 27 Philadelphia, USA 1-36.  


    Academic Works

    ZHAO Youzhen2005SMEs' internationalization: Theory and PracticeFudan University PressShanghai

    Papers in Books

    Christiane Prange and Youzhen Zhao.Strategies for internationalisation: how Chinese SMEs deal with distance and market entry speed.In .Key Success Factors of SME Internationalisation.Emerald Publishing,2018

    Youzhen Zhao and Yang Yang.Entrepreneurship and new venture creation in China: Focusing on ICT sectors.In .Entrepreneurship in BRICS.Springer,2015

    Siv Marina Flo Karlsen, Youzhen Zhao, and Randi Lunnan.Born-Global firms from China and Norway: A comparison.In .Internationailzation of Emerging Economies and Firms.Palgrave Macmillan, London,2012

    Zhao, Youzhen.Attracting regional headquarters of MNGs: Opportunity, advantage, and solution.In .Headquarters Economy in Shanghai.上海社会科学院出版社,2012

    Teaching Materials, etc.

    TAO Ming, YANG Yongkang, LIU Guohua, ZHAO Youzhen2002WTO and Customs PracticesShanghai People's Publishing HouseShanghai(in Chinese)

    Research Projects

    2023.02—2023.12MemberResearch on the Action Plan of Shanghai Metro in Responding to the National Strategy of Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralityShanghai Shentong Metro Group Co., Ltd.

    2012.01—2014.12Principal InvestigatorFormation Factors and Development Path of International New Ventures from China: Empirical Analysis and Cross-case Longitudinal StudyNational Natural Science Foundation of China

    2012.01—2012.12Principal InvestigatorEntrepreneurship and New Venture CreationThe Fondazione Cariplo

    2011.10—2014.12Principal InvestigatorLocation Decision and Value Creating Modes of MNEs' Regional Headquarters —— Empirical Analysis and Case Study Based on MNEs in ShanghaiInnovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission

    2011.09—2013.12Principal InvestigatorA Research on Competitive Advantages of International New Ventures (INVs) from Perspective of Dynamic Capabilitythe Foundation for Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Program

    2011.06—2013.12Sub-project principalTheory and Mechanism of the Support System for Overseas Investment of Chinese EnterprisesSocial Science Key Construction Program of Fudan University “985” Project 3rd Period

    2010.03—2010.05Principal InvestigatorNew Trends of Global FDI after the Financial CrisisBaosteel Group Corp.

    2010.01—2012.12MemberNew Modes of Collaboration in the Maritime IndustryNorwegian Research Council

    2010.01—2012.12Principal InvestigatorA Research on Large Chinese Firm's Internationalization: Cross-border M&A Based on Industry, Resource and Institution PerspectivesMinistry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Program

    2009.12—2010.06Principal InvestigatorA Research on the Development of Shanghai's International Headquarters Economy during the 12th Fifth-year PlanShanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce

    2009.07—2009.11MemberStudy on Shanghai to Speed up the Development of Advanced Manufacturing Industry in the New SituationShanghai Development and Reform Commission

    2007.01—2012.12MemberEmerging market multinationals research and ranking(Five-Diamond International Conference Cycle)Columbia Program on International Investment

    2006.01—2007.12MemberResearch on Fostering Chinese Enterprise International Competitiveness“985 Project” Philosophy Social Science Innovation Base Sponsored by Ministry of Education

    2005.01—2007.12MemberA Research on the Positioning, Coordination and Control of Overseas Subsidiaries of Chinese FirmsNational Natural Science Foundation of China

    2004.12—2009.03Principal InvestigatorThe Development Trend of R&D Centers of MNEs in China under the Context of Economic Globalization and the Strategy of China Fudan University

    2004.09—2006.09Principal InvestigatorThe Roles and Location Selection of Regional Headquarters of MNEsFudan University

    2003.05—2003.12MemberPurchase of Multi-national Corporations in China and Construction of Automobile Part and Accessory Manufacture Base of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) Shanghai Automobile industry Fund

    2003.01—2005.12MemberTacit Knowledge Management System based on Ontology and its Application in Knowledge Innovation OrganizationsNational Natural Science Foundation of China

    2002.11—2003.11Principal InvestigatorThe Motivation and Development Path of the Internationalization of Private Companies in Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Management, Fudan University

    2002.05—2003.05Principal InvestigatorTheory and Practical Strategy of the Development of Chinese MNEsFudan University

    2002.01—2003.12Memberthe Research on Medium and Small Enterprise International Route Choosing and Market Knowledge InteriorizationMinistry of Education

    2002.01—2004.06MemberNew research work on modern multinational theoryNatural Social Science Foundation

    2001.09—2002.09Principal InvestigatorA Research on Chinese SMEs’ InternationalizationSchool of Management, Fudan University

    2001.08—2002.06MemberThe regulation of our market order and market supervision “study of our country’s market regulation from the view of participating the WTO organization”National natural science foundation, fund economy project sponsored by management science department


    Journal Papers


    1.Randi Lunnan and Youzhen Zhao2014Regional headquarters in China: Role in MNE knowledge transferAsia Pacific Journal of Management 31(2) 397-422.  



    2.Guangyao Yu,Qinqin Zheng,Youzhen Zhao and Zhang Yue2024Development route of low-carbon dual strategy of SOEs —A case study on Shanghai Metro Co.Ltd.R&D Management 36(1) 27-39(in Chinese) 



    3.Youzhen Zhao2011The Latest Development of International Manufacturing Industry and the Impact of International Financial Crisis on the Development of Advanced Manufacturing IndustriesEast China Economic Management 25(1) 8-12(in Chinese) 



    4.Youzhen Zhao2010Current Situation,Problems and Suggestions for Developing New Energy in China in the Post-crisis Era: Perspectives Based on the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) IndustryFuture and Development (12) 34-37, 9(in Chinese) 



    5.Youzhen Zhao, Beina Chen2010Comparative Analysis of Outward FDI Promotion Systems and ImplicationsForeign Investment in China (215) 26-27(in Chinese) 



    6.Youzhen Zhao2009A Literature Review of Relationship Between Human Resource Management Practices and Organization PerformanceEconomic Management Journal(supplementary edition) Vol.31(Z1) 269-273(in Chinese) 



    7.Youzhen Zhao, Randi Lunnan2009A Review of Research on Regional Strategy of Multinational CorporationsInternational Business Research (2) 13-20(in Chinese) 



    8.ZHAO Youzhen, WEI Xing2008An analysis of the present international merchandise trade of Sub-Saharan African countriesScience & Technology Industry of China (4) 79-80(in Chinese) 



    9.ZHAO Youzhen2004An analysis on SMEs' international competitivenessProductivity Research (7) 170-172(in Chinese) 



    10.ZHAO Youzhen2004Globalization of SMEs—Analysis and implications from entrepreneurial point of viewInternational Business - UIBE Journal (6) 59-63(in Chinese) 



    11.ZHAO Youzhen2004Born Internationals——Concept, Phenomenon, Reasons and ImplicationsInternational Business Research (3) 65-69(in Chinese) 



    12.ZHAO Youzhen, YANG Chuandong2004Analysis on the Financing problems of Chinese SMEsShanghai Management Science (1) 38-41(in Chinese) 



    13.ZHAO Youzhen2003The current situation, problems and development strategy of the internationalization of private SMEs in Zhejiang ProvinceInternational Economic Cooperation (10) 27-30(in Chinese) 



    14.ZHAO Youzhen, XU Hong2003Internationalization of SMEs' under Modern Information Technology-- An analysis from the perspective of knowledgeR&D Management Vol.15(5) 39-44(in Chinese) 



    15.ZHAO Youzhen2003SMEs' internationalization based on resource-based theoriesJournal of International Trade (10) 39-43(in Chinese) 



    16.XU Hong, ZHAO Youzhen2003An analysis on the talents loss of state-owned commercial banks from managerial perspectiveShanghai Finance (3) 57-58(in Chinese) 



    17.ZHAO Youzhen2003The internationalization of SMEs built on grouping and network capacityInternational Business- UIBE Journal (3) 58-60(in Chinese) 



    18.XUE Qiuzhi, ZHAO Youzhen2003An analysis of the influence of foreign market entities on Chinese market order—from the case of QBPCProductivity Research (1) 124-126(in Chinese) 



    19.Youzhen Zhao2002How Can Local Firms Compete Successfully with MNEs: Experience and Implications from Jollibee Foods CorporationMarketing Herald (6) 54-56(in Chinese) 



    20.Qiuzhi Xue, Youzhen Zhao2002Global Pricing Contract: A Win-win Solution for Suppliers and Global ClientsMarketing Herald (3) 59-61(in Chinese) 



    21.Youzhen Zhao2002Perspectives About Chinese SME's Transnational OperationsInternational Economic Cooperation (4) 31-33(in Chinese) 



    22.Youzhen Zhao2002A Review of Research on FDI at Macro Economic LevelEconomic Review 2002增刊 18-21(in Chinese) 



    23.LI Yuanxu,LUO Dianjun,ZHAO Youzhen2002Multinational Corporations and World Political OrderShanghai Management Science (1) 35-40(in Chinese) 


    Conference Proceedings


    1.Randi Lunnan and Youzhen Zhao2008Regions and Region Management: The Scope of the Regional HeadquartersAcademy of International Business(AIB) Annual Conference Milan .  



    2.Youzhen Zhao and Randi Lunnan2008Establishing Regional Headquarters in Shanghai——A new Alternative for MNEs in Asia Pacific28 Cross-Strait Academic Conference on Business Administration 淡江大学 438-462.  



    3.Randi Lunnan and Youzhen Zhao2007Regional Headquarters-Value Creating Alternatives for MNEs in ChinaAcademy of Management (AOM) Annual Conference 27 Philadelphia, USA 1-36.  


    Academic Works

    ZHAO Youzhen2005SMEs' internationalization: Theory and PracticeFudan University PressShanghai

    Papers in Books

    Christiane Prange and Youzhen Zhao.Strategies for internationalisation: how Chinese SMEs deal with distance and market entry speed.In .Key Success Factors of SME Internationalisation.Emerald Publishing,2018

    Youzhen Zhao and Yang Yang.Entrepreneurship and new venture creation in China: Focusing on ICT sectors.In .Entrepreneurship in BRICS.Springer,2015

    Siv Marina Flo Karlsen, Youzhen Zhao, and Randi Lunnan.Born-Global firms from China and Norway: A comparison.In .Internationailzation of Emerging Economies and Firms.Palgrave Macmillan, London,2012

    Zhao, Youzhen.Attracting regional headquarters of MNGs: Opportunity, advantage, and solution.In .Headquarters Economy in Shanghai.上海社会科学院出版社,2012

    Teaching Materials, etc.

    TAO Ming, YANG Yongkang, LIU Guohua, ZHAO Youzhen2002WTO and Customs PracticesShanghai People's Publishing HouseShanghai(in Chinese)

    Research Projects

    2023.02—2023.12MemberResearch on the Action Plan of Shanghai Metro in Responding to the National Strategy of Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralityShanghai Shentong Metro Group Co., Ltd.

    2012.01—2014.12Principal InvestigatorFormation Factors and Development Path of International New Ventures from China: Empirical Analysis and Cross-case Longitudinal StudyNational Natural Science Foundation of China

    2012.01—2012.12Principal InvestigatorEntrepreneurship and New Venture CreationThe Fondazione Cariplo

    2011.10—2014.12Principal InvestigatorLocation Decision and Value Creating Modes of MNEs' Regional Headquarters —— Empirical Analysis and Case Study Based on MNEs in ShanghaiInnovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission

    2011.09—2013.12Principal InvestigatorA Research on Competitive Advantages of International New Ventures (INVs) from Perspective of Dynamic Capabilitythe Foundation for Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Program

    2011.06—2013.12Sub-project principalTheory and Mechanism of the Support System for Overseas Investment of Chinese EnterprisesSocial Science Key Construction Program of Fudan University “985” Project 3rd Period

    2010.03—2010.05Principal InvestigatorNew Trends of Global FDI after the Financial CrisisBaosteel Group Corp.

    2010.01—2012.12MemberNew Modes of Collaboration in the Maritime IndustryNorwegian Research Council

    2010.01—2012.12Principal InvestigatorA Research on Large Chinese Firm's Internationalization: Cross-border M&A Based on Industry, Resource and Institution PerspectivesMinistry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Program

    2009.12—2010.06Principal InvestigatorA Research on the Development of Shanghai's International Headquarters Economy during the 12th Fifth-year PlanShanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce

    2009.07—2009.11MemberStudy on Shanghai to Speed up the Development of Advanced Manufacturing Industry in the New SituationShanghai Development and Reform Commission

    2007.01—2012.12MemberEmerging market multinationals research and ranking(Five-Diamond International Conference Cycle)Columbia Program on International Investment

    2006.01—2007.12MemberResearch on Fostering Chinese Enterprise International Competitiveness“985 Project” Philosophy Social Science Innovation Base Sponsored by Ministry of Education

    2005.01—2007.12MemberA Research on the Positioning, Coordination and Control of Overseas Subsidiaries of Chinese FirmsNational Natural Science Foundation of China

    2004.12—2009.03Principal InvestigatorThe Development Trend of R&D Centers of MNEs in China under the Context of Economic Globalization and the Strategy of China Fudan University

    2004.09—2006.09Principal InvestigatorThe Roles and Location Selection of Regional Headquarters of MNEsFudan University

    2003.05—2003.12MemberPurchase of Multi-national Corporations in China and Construction of Automobile Part and Accessory Manufacture Base of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) Shanghai Automobile industry Fund

    2003.01—2005.12MemberTacit Knowledge Management System based on Ontology and its Application in Knowledge Innovation OrganizationsNational Natural Science Foundation of China

    2002.11—2003.11Principal InvestigatorThe Motivation and Development Path of the Internationalization of Private Companies in Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Management, Fudan University

    2002.05—2003.05Principal InvestigatorTheory and Practical Strategy of the Development of Chinese MNEsFudan University

    2002.01—2003.12Memberthe Research on Medium and Small Enterprise International Route Choosing and Market Knowledge InteriorizationMinistry of Education

    2002.01—2004.06MemberNew research work on modern multinational theoryNatural Social Science Foundation

    2001.09—2002.09Principal InvestigatorA Research on Chinese SMEs’ InternationalizationSchool of Management, Fudan University

    2001.08—2002.06MemberThe regulation of our market order and market supervision “study of our country’s market regulation from the view of participating the WTO organization”National natural science foundation, fund economy project sponsored by management science department


    Academic Posts

    2013.12—,Member of Conference Advisory Committee,ICIER-IIMB Fourth International Conference on Entrepreneurship Education and Training: Design, Delivery and Effectiveness

    Academic Conferences

    2013.113rd ICIER International ConferenceBrazil

    2012.112nd ICER-BRIC International ConferenceMoscow

    2010.02The Third Yeungnam University, Fudan University International Academic MeetingKorea

    2009.08Academy of Management 2009 Annual ConferenceChicago, USA

    Case

    Youzhen Zhao,Shuyu Shenaquatherm:the growth of Germany's invisible champion and the way to China, , 2020