Biography
Stuart Orr is a Professor of Strategic Management in the Department of Management in Deakin Business School. Stuart has researched and published articles on operations, corporate and international strategy for the last 25 years. In addition to over 100 articles, he has published a number of books, including a popular strategic management text. His latest book, “Innovation and Internationalisation: Successful SMEs Ventures into China” describes the internationalisation of innovative SMEs to China. Stuart is regularly interviewed by magazines such as Forbes, has operated two commercial enterprises and has been a board member or president of a number of organisations including the Decision Sciences Institute.
Read more on Stuart's profileResearch interests
- Strategic management
- International strategy
- Operations strategy
- Primary industry strategy
Affiliations
- Member, British Academy of Management.
- Member, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management.
- Honorary Member, Finance and Treasury Association.
- Fellow, World Business Institute.
- Vice President Australasia, Australia Pacific Decision Sciences Institute.
Teaching interests
- Strategic Management
Professional activities
Media appearances
- 'Trade war with China will hurt the US population and cause political problems for Trump', Radio Moscow, 5 April 2018.
- 'Vietnam Courts Closer Ties with Australia to Check China', Voice of America, USA, 21 March 2018.
- 'Four Powerful Countries Plan Resistance to China in a Disputed Asian Sea', Voice of America, USA, 5 February 2018.
- 'The U.S., Australia, India and Japan are considering establishing a joint regional infrastructure project as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative', Radio Moscow, 2 February 2018.
- 'After Targeting U.S. Farmers, China Signals It Can Strike Shale', Bloomberg, 6 April 2018.
- 'China Eyes Improved India Ties In Case Of Sino-U.S. Trade War', Forbes, 3 April 2018.
- 'Bad For Business? China's Corruption Isn't Getting Any Better Despite Government Crackdowns', Forbes, 15 March 2018.
- 'China Is Reevaluating Economic Ties In 65 Foreign Countries', Forbes, 1 March 2018.
- 'China Needs A Win In Afghanistan To Keep Its Edge In Asian Trade', Forbes, 27 February 2018.
- 'Davos Is China's Golden Opportunity To Sell World Leaders On A Still Nascent Belt And Road', Forbes, 23 January 2018.
- 'Big Business Is Scrambling to Conform With China’s World View', Bloomberg, 17 January 2018.
- 'Pitfalls and Success Factors for Business in China', Deakin Alumni Webinar, 11 April 2018.
Awards
- Best Research Paper, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE), 2016.
Projects
- Review of Masters Qualifying Program
Publications
Daring to tap external strategic resources: competitive advantage in global industries
S Orr
(2019), Vol. 40, pp. 25-35, Journal of business strategy, Bingley, Eng., C1
M Malik, S Abdallah, S Orr, U Chaudhary
(2019), Vol. 24, pp. 637-658, Supply chain management, Bingley, Eng., C1
Innovation and internationalisation successful SMEs Ventures into China
S Orr, J Menzies, S Zheng, S Maddumage
(2018), Abingdon, Eng., A1
The role of supply chain orientation in achieving supply chain sustainability
Akshay Jadhav, S Orr, Mohsin Malik
(2018), pp. 1-14, International journal of production economics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
J Menzies, S Orr
(2014), Vol. 10, pp. 201-221, International journal of construction education and research, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Intellectual property, business in China: taking a stand
J Menzies, L Xynas, S Orr, M Chung
(2013), Vol. 18, pp. 89-125, Deakin law review, Melbourne, Vic., C1
The relevance of resource transferability and international experience for entry into China
S Orr, J Menzies
(2013), Vol. 9, pp. 22-31, Academy of Taiwan business management review, Taiwan, Republic of China, C1
J Menzies, S Orr
(2013), Vol. 14, pp. 287-311, Journal of Asia-Pacific business, Chichester, Eng., C1
S Orr, J Menzies
(2012), Vol. 20, pp. 22-33, Australasian journal of market & social research, Glebe, N.S.W., C1
Doing business in China : getting ready for the Asian century
J Menzies, M Chung, S Orr
(2012), New York, N. Y., A1
Post global financial crisis international business strategies
S Orr
(2010), Vol. 6, pp. 324-336, International review of business research papers, Melbourne, Vic., C1
J Menzies, S Orr
(2010), Vol. 3, pp. 24-42, Journal of Chinese economic and foreign trade studies, United Kingdom, C1
Transferring public sector operations to other countries : examples from China
S Orr
(2010), ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium 2010 : Managing in challenging times, Sydney, N.S.W., E1
International operations strategy of public sector organisations
S Orr
(2010), Proceedings of the 4th International conference on operations and supply chain management, Hong Kong, E1
Determinants of entry modes for international service organisations : evidence from China
S Orr, J Menzies
(2010), IBRC 2010 : Research for change : Proceedings of 13th International Business Research Conference, Melbourne, Vic., E1
Improving port customer services through logistics information management
S Orr, S Heffernan
(2009), Vol. 2, pp. 33-41, Deakin business review, Geelong, Vic., C1
Operations management and sustainability in the energy industry
S Orr
(2009), Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, Shanghai, China, E1
S Orr
(2009), Berlin, Germany, A1
The resource-based view of strategy : application to the agricultural industry
S Orr
(2009), pp. 182-202, Resource based view : concepts and practices, Hyderabad, India, B1
International business strategies after the GFC
S Orr
(2009), Proceedings of 11th International Business Research Conference : Research for change, Sydney, New South Wales, E1
Sustainable supply chain management in the Australian energy industry
S Orr
(2009), ANZAM 2009 : Integration through innovation : program and abstracts of the ANZAM Operations, supply chain and servics management symposium 2009 8th and 10th June 2009 Adelaide, South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, E1
An international strategy taxonomy for entry into China
S Orr, J Menzies, M Chung
(2009), ANZIBA 2009 : The future of Asia-Pacific business : beyond the crisis. Proceedings of the 2009 ANZIBA Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, E1
J Menzies, S Orr, M Chung
(2009), pp. 1-34, ANZIBA 2009 : The future of Asia-Pacific business : beyond the crisis. Proceedings of the 2009 ANZIBA Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, E1
A strategy taxonomy for foreign direct investment in China
S Orr
(2009), Vol. 4, pp. 93-110, Journal of business and policy research, Berwick, Vic., C1
Twelve things you should consider before entering the Chinese market
J Menzies, M Chung, S Orr
(2008), Vol. 1, pp. 35-44, Deakin business review, Geelong, Vic., C1
A resource-based view on China strategy
S Orr
(2008), Vol. 4, pp. 330-341, International review of business research papers, Melbourne, Vic., C1
Entering China : an operations management case study
S Orr
(2008), pp. 1-10, ANZAM 2008 : The challenges and opportunities of operating in complex supply chains : proceedings of the ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain & Services Management Symposium, Gold Coast, Qld., E1
A strategy taxonomy for foreign direct investment in China
S Orr
(2008), pp. 1-18, Proceedings of the Ninth International Business Research Conference 2008, Melbourne, Victoria, E1-1
Impact of internationalisation on business decision-making: the Australian experience
S Orr
(2007), Vol. 3, pp. 255-266, International review of business research papers, Melbourne, Vic., C1
The resource-based view of strategy: application to the agricultural industry
S Orr
(2007), pp. 1-11, Proceedings of the 9th International Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, E1
Competitive priorities and key decision areas in the floral industry
S Orr
(2007), pp. 1-12, Future challenges for the Asia Pacific region : Proceedings of the 5th ANZAM Operations Management Symposium and 1st Asia Pacific Operations Management Symposium 2007, Melbourne, Victoria, E1
A multi-dimensional international strategic management approach to market entry to China
J Menzies, M Chung, S Orr
(2007), Proceedings of the ANZIBA Conference 2007, Newcastle, Australia, E1
International strategy: is it meeting the challenge?
S Orr
(2006), Vol. 2, pp. 22-27, Journal of business and policy research, Berwick, Vic., C1
International small-business strategy: is practice meeting the challenge?
S Orr
(2006), pp. 170-174, Proceedings of the 11th Annual Conference of Asia Pacific Decision Sciences Institute, Kowloon, Hong Kong, E1
Impact of internationalisation on business decision-making: the Australian experience
S Orr
(2006), Proceedings of Third International Business Reserach Conference : November 2006, Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, E1
E-commerce and graduate education: is educational quality taking a nose dive?
S Orr, R Bantow
(2005), Vol. 19, pp. 579-586, International journal of educational management, Bradford, England, C1
International strategy : is it meeting the challenge?
S Orr
(2005), pp. 1-15, Proceedings of the Second International Business Research Conference, Sydney, N.S.W., E1
Advanced manufacturing technology adoption - The German experience
C Hofmann, S Orr
(2005), Vol. 25, pp. 711-724, Technovation, C1
The impact of information technology on a section of the Australian health care industry
S Orr, A Sohal, K Gray, J Harbrow, D Harrison, A Mennen
(2001), Vol. 8, pp. 108-120, Benchmarking: an international journal, Bingley, Eng., C1-1
S Orr
(1999), Vol. 11, pp. 45-53, Technology analysis & strategic management, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
S Orr
(1999), Vol. 10, pp. 271-279, Total quality management, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
Global manufacturing issues: the case of Siemens AG
S Orr, A Sohal
(1998), Vol. 18, pp. 605-614, Technovation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Automation in the workplace: an Australasian perspective
S Orr
(1997), Vol. 17, pp. 83-89, Technovation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Technology and process management in the Australian wine industry
S Orr
(1997), Vol. 4, pp. 18-33, Benchmarking for quality management & technology, Bingley, Eng., C1-1
Procurement practices in the Australian wine industry
J Baldwin, S Orr, A Simon
(1997), Vol. 8, pp. 3-17, Journal of wine research, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
Production practices in the Australian wine industry
S Orr
(1995), Vol. 6, pp. 179-193, Journal of wine research, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Australian small to medium enterprises in China: Innovation and engagement in the Asian Century
Dr Jane Menzies, Prof Stuart Orr
- 2013: $28,000
Internationalisation Success Factors Investigation for City of Melbourne, International Group
Prof Stuart Orr, Dr Jane Menzies
- 2014: $5,500
Supervisions
Rugare Farai Masango Nyandoro
Thesis entitled: What are the factors affecting information quality in supply chains?
Doctor of Business Administration, Department of Management
Jolene Morse
Thesis entitled: Examining the link between Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and organisational financial performance
Doctor of Business Administration, Department of Management
Zaheed Halim
Thesis entitled: The Impact of Supply Chain Complexity on Operational Performance
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Management
Timothy MacTaggart
Doctor of Business Administration, Deakin Graduate School of Business