University of Calgary

Rong (Ratchel) Zeng

  • Research Assistant
  • Doctoral Students [SGMA]

Currently Teaching

Not currently teaching any courses.

Previous Academic Degrees and Research Focus

Ratchel obtained her master degree in management engineering. Before joining Haskayne School of Business, she was interested in sustainable growth strategies. Fascinated by the rich opportunities and support at Haskayne, she has been exploring different topics in global strategic management and entrepreneurship. Her current research interests include value creation effects in cross-border acquisitions, integration challenges and entrepreneurial capabilities in post-acquisition stages, and emerging market firms.

Publications, Working Papers, Work in Progress During the PhD Program

Publications

Zeng, R., Grøgaard, B. & Steel, P. (forthcoming) Complements or substitutes? A meta-analysis of the role of integration mechanisms in knowledge transfer in the MNE network. Journal of World Business. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2018.02.001

Zeng, R. (2017). Blessed or exploited? A tale of the impact of acquirers’ origins on acquisition premiums for targets in developed countries. In Guclu Atinc (Ed.), Proceedings of the Seventy-seventh Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. Online ISSN: 2151-6561.

Selected Conference Papers

Grøgaard, B., Zeng, R., & Kano, L. (2017). Entrepreneurial deficits in MNE subsidiaries: Opening the black box. Strategic Management Society (SMS) Banff 2017, Banff, June 2 – June 4, 2017.

A complete and revised version presented at the Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Conference 2017, Dubai, July 2 – July 5, 2017.

Zeng, R. (2017). New versus old in the international business field. Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Conference 2017, Dubai, July 2 – July 5, 2017.

Zeng, R. (2016). Do origins of acquirers matter for shareholder value for investors in developed countries? From the seller’s perspective. Strategic Management Society (SMS) Hong Kong 2016, Hong Kong, Dec. 10 - Dec. 12, 2016.

Zeng, R., Zhu, P. & Tse, K. (2016). Pursue the sustainable growth or beat the industry growth: Which growth is better in China? Strategic Management Society (SMS) Hong Kong 2016, Hong Kong, Dec. 10 - Dec. 12, 2016.

Zeng, R. & Grøgaard, B. (2016). Do the origins of foreign direct investment matter for target firms in developed host countries? Empirical evidence from the North American oil and gas industry.  Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Conference 2016, Anaheim, Aug. 7- Aug. 9, 2016.

A revised version presented at the European International Business Academy (EIBA) Annual Conference 2016, Vienna, Dec. 2 - Dec. 4, 2016 (Best Paper Award in the “FDI and Foreign Market Entry” Track)

Other Work in Progress

Verbeke, A., Zeng, R. & Zhu, P. (2017). Blessed or exploited? What lies behind the impact of acquirers’ origins on value created for targets in developed countries. Targeted for the Strategic Management Journal.

Zeng, R., Oh, WY & Zhu, P. (2017). Short-term performance and long-term performance reversal in cross-border acquisitions by Chinese firms. Targeted for the Journal of International Business Studies.

Kim, Y., Zeng, R. & Oh, WY. (2017). MNE’s sustainability challenges in emerging markets: The case study of Amway. Book chapter in Emerging Markets and Sustainable Economy. UK: Routledge

Zeng, R., Grøgaard, B. & Steel, P. (2017). The role of context in the integration mechanisms-performance relationship: A meta-analytic review. Targeted for the Organization Science.

Zeng, R., Kano, L. & Grøgaard, B. (2017). eBay China over a decade. A teaching case submitted to Ivey Publishing.

Awards/Scholarships/Accomplishment

2017

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship ($20,000/year, 2 years)

2017

AIB Sheth Foundation Doctoral Travel Stipend (US$1,000)

2017

Graeme Bell Graduate Travel Award ($1500)

2016

Queen Elizabeth II Doctoral Graduate Scholarship ($15,000)

2015

ConocoPhillips Canada Corporate Sustainability Award ($20,000)

2014

Haskayne School of Business Doctoral Entrance Scholarship ($15,000)

Curriculum Vitae

Degrees

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