Professor Heinz Tuselmann

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Professor Heinz Tuselmann

Professor in International Business

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Biography

After 15 years of practitioner experience in Germany, Heinz joined MMUBS as a Senior Lecturer in 1991, where he was subsequently promoted to Reader and later Professor of International Business.

In 2006, Heinz became Director of the Centre for International Business and Innovation (CIBI), which brings together recognised scholars in international business, international political economy and innovation studies in a dedicated research centre. CIBI is affiliated to high profile organisations including the EU sponsored DIME (Dynamics of Institutions in Europe - Network of Excellence).

Invited to speak at events including the United Nations Symposia and UN Expert Group meetings, Heinz has also acted as an investigator of research grants provided by the ESRC, European Commission Framework 7 and the British Academy. Heinz’s extensive experience of chairing and organising conferences involves the Academy of International Business Conference in 2015.

Other academic service (administration and management)

Initiation, organisation and management of MMUBS International PhD Exchange Programme with international partner universities, including the Europa Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt/Oder Germany; University of Murcia, Spain; University of Wuppertal, Germany; University of Agder, Norway and University of Wuhan, China.
Experienced PhD supervisor in the filed of international business
Adviser to the Director of the German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Member, United Nations Expert Group on Investment for Development
Member, United Nations World Investment Network
Member, International Panel of the Chilean National Commission for Science and Technology
Chair, Academy of International Business
Advisory Board Chair, International Guide to Academic Journal Quality (successor to ABS Academic Journal Quality Guide)
Member, Standing Committee of the Learned Societies in Management and Business
Director, Centre for International Business and Innovation
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics of Europa Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt/Oder, Germany

Get in touch

0161 247 3908
5.12 Business School
Tuesday 09.00 to 10.00 Wednesday 13.00 to 14.00

Research outputs

Internationalisation and multinational companies
International political economy and security governance
Innovation and entrepreneurship in public and private sectors

  • Books (authored/edited/special issues)

    Tuselmann, H., Buzdugan, S., Cao, Q., Freund, D., Golesorkhi, S. (2016) Impact of International Business: Challenges and Solutions for Policy and Practice. Palgrave Macmillan.

    Tuselmann, H., McDonald, F., Heise, A., Allen, M., Voronkova, S. (2007) Employee Relations in Multinational Companies. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.

  • Chapters in books

    Cao, Q., Criscuolo, P., Autio, E. (2016) 'SME internationalisation and Its impact on firm performance.' In Tuselmann, H., Buzdugan, S., Cao, Q., Freund, D., Golesorkhi, S. (ed.) Impact of International Business Challenges and Solutions for Policy and Practice. Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 220-240.

    Tuselmann, H. (2013) 'Outward Foreign Direct Investment and the Adaptive Efficiency of the German Institutional System.' In Tuselmann, H., Bohl, M., McDonald, F., Voronkova, S., Windrum, P. (ed.) The Changing Geography of International business. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan,

    Tuselmann, H., Bohl, M., McDonald, F., Voronkova, S., Windrum, P. (2011) 'The Persistence of Outward Foreign Direct Investment of German Manufacturing Industries.' Internationalisation, Regionalism and Globalization. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan,

    Tuselmann, H., McDonald, F., Allen, M., Golesorkhi, S., Filiou, D. (2009) 'Cross-Border Transfer of Employment Relations Approaches Country-of-Origin Effects and the Level and Type of Industry Internationalization.' Contemporary Challenges to International Business. Palgrave Macmillan,

  • Reports

    Tuselmann, H., Doerrenbaecher, C. (2014) Labour Participation, Labour Representation, Interest Regulation and Employee Relations in Foreign Owned Firms in Germany.

    Lee, R.M., Tuselmann, H., Shaw, E. (2014) Exploring the Relationship Between Owner Managers Workplace Wellbeing and Innovation Outcomes - Final Report SRG 2011-12 e-Gap2. United Kingdom: British Academy BRITAC.

    Tuselmann, H. (2012) ESRC/SAMS Business and Management Development Fellowship. Economic and Social Research Council.

    Tuselmann, H., Windrum, P., Green, L., Filiou, D. (2012) Public-Private Sector Innovations: Interaction of Public and Private Sector Services in Innovation Networks and Their Contribution to European Welfare and Growth. European Commission.

    Tuselmann, H. (2010) Performance and Direct Employment of Skilled Labour by Foreign Owned Subsidiaries and the Development of Autonomy and Intra and Inter Organisational Relationships. British Academy.

    Tuselmann, H., Heise, A., McDonald, F. (2009) Labour Relations in US Multinationals in the UK and the Impact of Subsidiary Performance: A Comparative Study of German and US Owned Firms. Hans-Bockler Foundation.

    Tuselmann, H., Golesorkhi, S. (2008) Foreign Owned Companies in Northwest England: Database and Analysis of the Structural, Geographical, Employment, Ownership, Activity and Decision-Making Features of Foreign Owned Firms in the Northwest and Their Parent Companies. Northwest Development Agency.

    Golesorkhi, S., El-Said, H.K.H., Tuselmann, H., Filiou, D. (2008) Globalisation, Economic Reforms, Aid and Democracy in the Arab World. Department for International Development, British Council.

  • Journal articles

    Dörrenbächer, C., Tüselmann, H., Meissner, H.R., Cao, Q. (2021) 'What shapes industrial relations in foreign affiliates? Comparative case study results from Germany.' Critical Perspectives on International Business, 17(4) pp. 481-501.

    Zhan, J.X., Bolwijn, R., Santos-Paulino, A.U., Tüselmann, H. (2020) 'Introduction to the focused section: COVID-19 and international production.' Transnational Corporations, 27(2) pp. 93-97.

    Cao, Q., Freund, D., Lee, R., Tuselmann, H. (2020) 'International high-tech SMEs innovative foreign knowledge inflows: effects of host country weak network ties and absorptive capacity.' Multinational Business Review, 28(3) pp. 333-354.

    Tuselmann, H.J., McDonald, F., Gammelgaard, J., Doerrenbaecher, C. (2020) 'How TNC subsidiaries shine in world cities: policy implications of autonomy and network connections.' Transnational Corporations, 27(1)

    Filiou, D., Tuselmann, H., Green, L. (2019) 'The role of frequent engagement in alliances in firm likelihood to patent: first wave alliances in UK bio-pharmaceuticals.' European Journal of Innovation Management, 23(5) pp. 919-938.

    Lee, R., Tuselmann, H., Jayawarna, D., Rouse, J. (2018) 'Effects of Structural, Relational and Cognitive Social Capital on Resource Acquisition: A Study of Entrepreneurs Residing in Deprived Neighbourhoods.' Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, 31(5-6) pp. 534-554.

    Buzdugan, S., Tuselmann, H. (2018) 'Making the Most of FDI for Development:'New' Industrial Policy and FDI Deepening for Industrial Upgrading.' Transnational Corporations, 25(1) pp. 1-21.

    Tüselmann, H., Sinkovics, R.R., Pishchulov, G. (2016) 'Revisiting the standing of international business journals in the competitive landscape.' Journal of World Business, 51(4) pp. 487-498.

    Tüselmann, H., Sinkovics, R.R., Pishchulov, G. (2015) 'Towards a consolidation of worldwide journal rankings - A classification using random forests and aggregate rating via data envelopment analysis.' Omega, 51pp. 11-23.

    Tüselmann, H.J., Allen, M.M.C., McDonald, F. (2015) 'Vive les différences? Voice in French MNCs' overseas workplaces: a comparative study of voice in French, German and US subsidiaries in the UK.' International Journal of Human Resource Management, 26(8) pp. 1152-1168.

    Lee, R., Tuselmann, H. (2013) 'Entrepreneurship, occupational division and social capital differentials.' Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 20(3) pp. 661-680.

    Gammelgaard, J., McDonald, F., Stephan, A., Tüselmann, H., Dörrenbächer, C. (2012) 'The impact of increases in subsidiary autonomy and network relationships on performance.' International Business Review, 21(6) pp. 1158-1172.

    Gammelgaard, J., McDonald, F., Stephan, A., Tuselmann, H., Dorrenbacher, C. (2012) 'Characteristics of Low-Autonomy Foreign Subsdiaries: Value Chains, Staffing and Intra-Organizational Relationships.' Journal of International Business and Economy, 13(1) pp. 4-19.

    Lee, R., Tüselmann, H., Jayawarna, D., Rouse, J. (2011) 'Investigating the social capital and resource acquisition of entrepreneurs residing in deprived areas of England.' Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 29(6) pp. 1054-1072.

    Allen, M.M.C., Tüselmann, H.J., Aldred, M.L. (2011) 'Institutional frameworks and radical innovation: An analysis of high- and medium-high-technology industries in Germany.' International Journal of Public Policy, 7(4-6) pp. 265-281.

    McDonald, F., Josef Tüselmann, H., Voronkova, S., Golesorkhi, S. (2011) 'The strategic development of subsidiaries in regional trade blocs.' Multinational Business Review, 19(3) pp. 256-271.

    Gammelgaard, J., McDonald, F., Tüselmann, H., Dörrenbächer, C., Stephan, A. (2011) 'Effective autonomy, organisational relationships and skilled jobs in subsidiaries.' Management Research Review, 34(4) pp. 366-385.

    Gammelgaard, J., McDonald, F., Tuselmann, H., Doerrenbaecher, C., Stephan, A. (2011) 'Direct Employment of Skilled Labour By Foreign Owned Subsidiaries and the Development of Autonomy and Intra and Inter Organisational Relationships.' Journal of International Management,

    Allen, M.M.C., Tuselmann, H. (2011) 'Extending the Search for Radical Innovation in Germany: An Antidote to Treatments of the Pharmaceutical Industry?.' Socio-Economic Review,

    Tuselmann, H., McDonald, F., Bohl, M., Voronkova, S., Windrum, P. (2011) 'The German Model of Capitalism and the Persistence of German Outward Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence From German Manufacturing Industries.' Economics of Region, 26(2) pp. 119-126.

    Tuselmann, H., El-Said, H.K.H., Allen, M.M.C., Windrum, P. (2011) 'The Cross-Border Employment Relations Approaches of Multinationals in Highly Internationalised Industries: Does Nationality of Ownership Still Matter? Empirical Evidence from US and German Subsidiaries in the UK.' International Business Review,

    Tuselmann, H., Allen, M.M.C., Voronkova, S. (2011) 'Re-Assessing the Exit, Voice, Loyalty, and Neglect Framework: Power, Attitudes and Behaviour.' Human Resource Management Journal,

    Tuselmann, H., McDonald, F., Bohl, M., Windrum, P. (2011) 'Shock Persistency of German Global Direct Foreign Investment Stock: Time Series Analysis with Industry Data.' Applied Economics,

    McDonald, F., Tuselmann, H., Voronkova, S., Allen, M.M.C. (2011) 'The Strategic Development of Foreign Owned Subsidiaries and the Supply of European Markets.' Journal of Common Market Studies,

    Tuselmann, H., Doerrenbaecher, C., Gammelgaard, J., McDonald, F., Stephan, A. (2011) 'The Regional Location of Foreign Owned Subsidiaries, Their Organisational Characteristics, Embededness in Local Networks and Performances.' Environment & Planning A,

    Bohl, M., McDonald, F., Tuselmann, H.J., Voronkova, S., Windrum, P. (2011) 'The German model of capitalism and the persistence of outward foreign direct investment: evidence from German manufacturing industries.' Economy of Region, 1(2) pp. 119-125.

    Dimitratos, P., Plakoyiannaki, E., Pitsoulaki, A., Tuselmann, H. (2011) 'The Global Smaller Firm in International Entrepreneurship.' International Business Review, 19(6) pp. 589-606.

    Tuselmann, H., Heise, A., McDonald, F., Allen, M. (2010) 'HRM and Labour Relations' Innovations in Foreign Owned Multinationals in the UK and Their Dissemination to Domestic Firms: Empirical Evidence and Implications for Management Practice and Public Policy.' International Journal of Public Policy,

    Tüselmann, H.J., Heise, A., McDonald, F., Allen, M. (2010) 'Employment relations in German multinational companies in the UK and the future of the German model: Empirical evidence on country-of-origin effects and industry internationalisation.' International Journal of Public Policy, 5(4) pp. 390-408.

    Allen, M., Tüselmann, H.J. (2009) 'All powerful voice? The need to include "exit", "loyalty" and "neglect" in empirical studies too.' Employee Relations, 31(5) pp. 538-552.

    Heise, A., Tüselmann, H., McDonald, F., Allen, M. (2009) 'Arbeitsbeziehungsmodelle im Vergleich: Deutsche und amerikanische Tochterunternehmen in Großbritannien.' Arbeit, 18(2) pp. 123-136.

    Allen, M.M.C., Tuselmann, H.J., Allen, M.L. (2009) 'Business Systems and the Open Method of Co-ordination: The EU and Employee Share Ownership in Germany and the UK.' Arbeit Zeitschrift fur Arbeitsforschung, Arbeitsgestaltung und Arbeitspolitik, 18(1) pp. 33-45.

    Heise, A., Tüselmann, H., McDonald, F., Allen, M. (2009) 'Das adaptierte deutsche Arbeitsbeziehungsmodell im Vergleich.' Wirtschaftsdienst, 89(2) pp. 101-106.

    Gammelgaard, J., McDonald, F., Tüselmann, H., Dörrenbächer, C., Stephan, A. (2009) 'Subsidiary Role and Skilled Labour Effects in Small Developed Countries.' Management International Review, 49(1) pp. 27-42.

    Tuselmann, H., Heise, A., McDonald, F., Matthew, A. (2009) 'Arbeitsbeziehungen und Performanz in Deutschen und US-Amerikanischen Unternehmen in Grossbritannien.' Arbeit Zeitschrift Fur Arbeitsforschung, Arbeitsgestaltung und Arbeitspolitik, 18(2) pp. 123-136.

    Tuselmann, H.J., Allen, M.M.C., Barrett, S., McDonald, F. (2008) 'Varieties and variability of employee relations approaches in US subsidiaries: Country-of-origin effects and the level and type of industry internationalisation.' International Journal of Human Resource Management, 19(9) pp. 1622-1635.

    Williams, D., McDonald, F., Tüselmann, H.J., Turner, C. (2008) 'Domestic sourcing by foreign-owned subsidiaries.' Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 26(1) pp. 260-276.

    Allen, M.M.C., Tuselmann, H., Allen, M.L. (2008) 'Business Systems and the Open Method of Co-ordination: Promotion of Employee Participation in Profits and Enterprise Results in Member States of the European Community (PEPPER) and Social Partners.' International Journal of Public Policy,

    Tuselmann, H., Williams, D., McDonald, F. (2008) 'The Importance of Regional Sourcing of Foreign Owned Subsidiaries in Host Locations: Evidence from a Large-Scale Survey of French, German and US Multinationals in the UK.' Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy,

    Allen, M.M.C., Tüselmann, H.J., El-Sa'Id, H., Windrum, P. (2007) 'Sectoral collective agreements: Remuneration straitjackets for German workplaces?.' Personnel Review, 36(6) pp. 963-977.

    McDonald, F., Huang, Q., Tsagdis, D., Tüselmann, H.J. (2007) 'Is there evidence to support Porter-type cluster policies?.' Regional Studies, 41(1) pp. 39-49.

    Tuselmann, H. (2007) 'The Case of German Multinationals in the UK.' Economic Development Journal, 100pp. 14-16.

    Allen, M., Funk, L., Tüselmann, H. (2006) 'Can variation in public policies account for differences in comparative advantage?.' Journal of Public Policy, 26(1) pp. 1-19.

    Tüselmann, H.J., McDonald, F., Thorpe, R. (2006) 'The emerging approach to employee relations in German overseas affiliates: A role model for international operation?.' Journal of World Business, 41(1) pp. 66-80.

    McDonald, F., Tüselmann, H.J., Voronkova, S., Dimitratos, P. (2005) 'The strategic development of foreign-owned subsidiaries and direct employment in host locations in the United Kingdom.' Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 23(6) pp. 867-882.

    Tüselmann, H.J., McDonald, F., Heise, A. (2003) 'Employee Relations in German Multinationals in an Anglo-Saxon Setting: Toward a Germanic Version of the Anglo-Saxon Approach?.' European Journal of Industrial Relations, 9(3) pp. 327-349.

    McDonald, F., Tüselmann, H.J., Heise, A., Williams, D. (2003) 'Employment in host regions and foreign direct investment.' Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 21(5) pp. 687-701.

    Tüselmann, H.J., Mcdonald, F., Heise, A. (2002) 'Globalisation, nationality of ownership and employee relations: German multinationals in the UK.' Personnel Review, 31(1-2) pp. 27-43.

    Mcdonald, F., Tüselmann, H.J., Heise, A. (2002) 'Foreign direct investment and employment in host regions.' European Business Review, 14(1) pp. 40-55.

    Tüselmann, H.J. (2001) 'The new German model of employee relations Flexible collectivism or Anglo-Saxonisation?.' International Journal of Manpower, 22(6) pp. 544-559.

    Tüselmann, H.J. (1999) 'German direct foreign investment in Eastern and Central Europe: Relocation of German industry?.' European Business Review, 99(6) pp. 359-367.

    Tüselmann, H.J. (1998) 'Standort Deutschland: German direct foreign investment - Exodus of German industry and export of jobs?.' Journal of World Business, 33(3) pp. 295-313.

    Tüselmann, H.J. (1996) 'The path towards greater labour flexibility in Germany: Hampered by past success?.' Employee Relations, 18(6) pp. 28-49.

    Tüselmann, H.J. (1996) 'Progress towards greater labour flexibility in Germany: The impact of recent reforms.' Employee Relations, 18(1) pp. 50-67.

    Josef TÜselmann, H. (1995) 'Standort Deutschland Germany losing its appeal as an international manufacturing location?.' European Business Review, 95(5) pp. 21-30.

  • Conference papers

    Tuselmann, H., Buzdugas, S., Freund, D. (2016) 'Harnessing responsible FDI for agricultural upgrading, industrialisation and sustainable development: some 'food for thought' for evidence based policies..' In International Business Annual Meeting. New Orleans USA, 1/6/2016 - 1/6/2016.

    Tuselmann, H., Buzdugan, S. (2016) 'Making the most of FDI for industrial upgrading and development: Harnessing IIA policy-space through evidence based lessons for “new” industrial policy.' In 2016 UNCTAD Expert Meeting on Taking Stock of International Investment Agreement Reform. Geneva, Switzerland, 16/3/2016 - 16/3/2016.

    Tuselmann, H., Buzdugan, S.R. (2013) 'Beyond Attraction of Foreign Direct Investment: Regional Integration and the Promotion of 'Deep' Levels of Investment for Growth and Development.' In UNCTAD Expert Group Meeting on Regional Integration and Foreign Direct Investment. United Nations, UNCTAD, 1/1/2013 - 1/1/2013.

    Lee, R.M., Tuselmann, H., Jayawarna, D., Rouse, J. (2012) 'Investigating the Resource Acquisition of Entrepreneurs Residing in Deprived Areas of England.' In Research Institute for Business and Management RIBM Seminar Series. Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, UK, 1/11/2012 - 1/11/2012.

    Tuselmann, H. (2012) 'Contributions and Interventions in Expert Group Meetings.' In United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Expert Group on Multilateral Frameworks for Investment for Development.. Geneva, Switzerland, 1/1/2012 - 1/1/2012.

    Tuselmann, H. (2010) 'Setting the Agenda for Policy-Oriented Research: The Next Ten Years, Establishing, Linking, Sharing and Pooling of National, Regional and International Networks for Conducting Policy-Oriented Research on International Investment for Development.' In UNCTAD Symposium on International Investment for Development. UNCTAD (United Nations), Geneva, Switzerland, 1/1/2010 - 1/1/2010.

    Tuselmann, H. (2008) 'Opening Address.' In International Conference on Globalization, Economic Reforms, Aid and Democracy in the Arab World at the Arab Thought Forum. Amman, Jordan, 1/1/2008 - 1/1/2008.

    Tuselmann, H. (2008) 'Economic Reforms, Aid and Democracy in the Arab World.' In Arab Thought Forum. Amman, Jordan, 1/1/2008 - 1/1/2008.

    Tuselmann, H. (2008) 'Employment Relations and Performance in German Multinationals in the UK: Lessons For British Trade Unions.' In Seminar for Senior Policy Officers of the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Trade Union Congress, London, UK, 1/1/2008 - 1/1/2008.

    McDonald, F., Tuselmann, H., Heise, A. (2002) 'The development of pan-European industrial structures and the strategic development of subsidiaries.' In 28th Annual Conference of the Academy-of-International-Business. MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIV, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, 1/1/2002 - 1/1/2002. McDonald, F., Tuselmann, H., Wheeler, C. (ed.) PALGRAVE, pp. 120-131.

  • Theses and dissertations

    Freund, D. (2014) Foreign direct investment by small and medium-sized enterprises:the case of German nanotech and biotech SMEs.