Awarded by the Journal of World Business's editorial board, one of the leading authorities in international business, this distinction recognises research that combines methodological rigour, strong theoretical foundations and high relevance for contemporary organisations.
Anna Dimitrova Honoured by the Journal of World Business
Anna Dimitrova, Professor of International Business at ESSCA, has received the Best Phenomenon-Based Paper Award from the Journal of World Business for her article “Downward spiral of firms’ political strategies in conflict zones: A process analysis of an MNE's operations during an active civil war”, which she co-authored with Nathalie Belhoste and which was published in the journal in 2025.
This international recognition highlights the quality of Anna Dimitrova’s research on how firms operate in complex and challenging environments, while further enhancing the visibility of ESSCA’s research in the field of international management.
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