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SUMMARY:Workshop: Building and Defending African Context Specific Theory in Business and Management Research
DESCRIPTION:In business and management research\, Africa has often been treated as a site for applying Western theories rather than developing its own. For African scholars\, there is a growing imperative not only to produce knowledge but to anchor that knowledge in the unique realities of the continent. \nAfrica has too often been treated as merely a setting for applying Western theories. But its distinctive institutional environments\, informal economies\, and indigenous practices call for a shift from theory application to theory building. \nConstructing African context-specific theory means developing frameworks that are grounded in African realities frameworks that reflect how firms innovate\, lead\, and succeed amid deep complexity and limited resources. Defending these theories is equally vital: it ensures that they are recognized and respected in global academic discourse\, helping to rebalance the dominance of Western perspectives. \nAfrica is not just a backdrop for research. It is a rich\, underutilized source of theory. Grounding your research in African contexts enables you to generate insights that are locally relevant and globally significant. \nThis session will be led by Nathaniel Boso\, PhD\, a leading African scholar whose work has shaped global conversations in international business and marketing. Boso will discuss how to build theory that captures the African business experience and how to defend that theory in journals\, conferences\, and global academic forums. \nThe training will cover: \n\nUnderstand the importance of contextualizing business and management research in Africa.\nLearn practical frameworks for developing Africa-centered theories.\nGain strategies to defend and publish Africa-focused research.\nConnect with a network of scholars and practitioners passionate about African knowledge creation.\nBe empowered to challenge dominant narratives and contribute original\, globally relevant research questions.\n\n\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will be equipped to move from applying external theories to actively building and championing African knowledge for Africa and the world. \nThis is a hybrid event. In-person seats are limited. Register to secure your spot. In-person: KNUST Accra Office\, KNUST Guest House\, Osu || Virtually via Zoom. \nAbout the speaker: \nNathaniel Boso is a globally recognized scholar whose research focuses on the intersection of international entrepreneurship\, industrial marketing\, and supply chain strategy. His work has appeared in top journals such as the Journal of Business Venturing\, Journal of International Business Studies\, and the International Journal of Production Economics. \nBoso has received numerous international accolades for his scholarship. In 2021\, his article “(How) Does Africa Matter for International Business Scholarship?” won the Academy of International Business Insight Outstanding Article Award. In 2019\, he authored the Journal of International Marketing article recognized for making the most significant contribution to the field that year. \nHe currently serves as the OR Tambo Africa Research Chair and director of CARISCA. He also holds academic appointments at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and Strathmore University in Kenya. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:CARISCA Accra Office
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