Xiaoli Yin

Education

Ph.D., Organization Behavior/Sociology, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University

M.A., Sociology, Northwestern University

B.A., English, Beijing Foreign Studies University, P.R. China

Journal Articles

Carruthers, B. G., & Yin, X. (2025). "Economic Exchange Networks: The Social Structure of an Early Modern Stock Market". Target at Organization Studies , In Progress.

Yin, X., Shanley, M., & Lee, M. (2025). "Industry Determinants of the 'Merger versus Alliances' Decision: An Analysis of Manufacturing Industry". To be submitted to Strategic Management Journal , In Progress.

(2025). "Firm Rivalry and Foreign Direct Investment Pace: The Contingent Role of Competitor FDI Disclosure, New Market Complexity, and Experience." . To be submitted to the Journal of International Business Studies, In Progress.

Yin, X., Wu, J., & Lee, M. (2025). "How Does Group Size Influence Social Ties and Homophily? Multipartner Alliances in E-Marketplaces".

Zajac, E., Yin, X., & Lungeanu, R. (2025). "Governance Modes and Strategic Change: The Case of Franchised versus Company-Owned Establishments". To be submitted to Journal of Management , In Progress.

Yin, X. (2025). "Competition or Collaboration? Ownership Structures and Performance in the Case of Franchising". Target at Strategic Management Journal, In Progress.

Yin, X. (2025). "Large and Diverse versus Small and Homogenous? Multi-Unit Ownership in Franchising". To be submitted to Management Science, In Progress.

Yin, X. (2025). "Multi-Unit Ownership and Geographic Proximity: The Diffusion of a New Strategy in a Franchising Chain". Target at Academy of Management Journal, In Progress.

Xia, J., Yao, F. K., Yin, X., Wang, X., & Lin, Z. (2024). "How Do Political and Non-Political Ties Affect Corporate Regulatory Participation? A Regulatory Capture Perspective". Business and Society, 63(7). 1639-1686.

(2021). Waves of Foreign Direct Investment and Divestment: Mimetic Behavior and Exit. Journal of World Business,

Gillis, W. E., Combs, J. G., & Yin, X. (2020). Franchise Management Capabilities and Franchisor Performance under Alternative Franchise Ownership Strategies. Journal of Business Venturing, 35(1).

Lee, M., Yin, X., Lee, S., Weng, D. H., & Peng, M. W. (2015). "The Impact of Home Country Institutions on New Venture Export: Examining New Ventures in Transitions Economies". International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 11(4). 823-848.

Yin, X., Wu, J., & Tsai, W. (2012). "When Unconnected Others Connect: Does Degree of Brokerage Persist after the Formation of a Multipartner Alliance?". Organization Science, 23(6). 1682-1699.

Yin, X., & Shanley, M. (2010). "Governance Structure and Organisational Learning in Franchising". International Journal of Strategic Change Management, 2(4). 298-311.

Yin, X., & Shanley, M. (2008). "Industry Determinants of the 'Merger versus Alliance' Decision". Academy of Management Review, 33(2). 473-491.

Yin, X., & Zajac, E. J. (2004). "The Strategy/Governance Structure Fit Relationship: Theory and Evidence in Franchising Arrangements". Strategic Management Journal, 25(4). 365-383.

Book Chapters

Cooper, A. C., & Yin, X. (2006). "Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries". In Cooper, A. C., Alvarez, S., Carrera, A., Mesquita, L., & Vassolo, R. (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Strategies: New Technologies in Emerging Markets (pp. 73-94). Malden, MA. Blackwell Publishers Inc..

Cooper, A. C., & Yin, X. (2005). "Entrepreneurial Networks". In Hitt, M., & Ireland, D. (Eds.), The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management: Entrepreneurship (pp. 98-100). Malden, MA. Blackwell Publishers Inc..

Presentations

Gardberg, N. A., Yin, X., & Liu, J. (2021, June 30). Mimetic Behavior and Internationalization Pace: The Moderating Effects of Ownership and FDI Disclosure. Academy of International Business. Virtual

Yin, X., Mark, S., & Lee, M. (2018, September 30). Industry Determinants of the “Merger versus Alliance” Decision: An Analysis of the Manufacturing Industry. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. Paris, France

Gardberg, N., Yin, X., & Liu, J. (2018, August 31). Competition, Ownership, and Internationalization Pace. Academy of Management. Chicago, IL

Gardberg, N., Yin, X., & Genc, M. (2017, August 31). Entry Timing in a Fragmented Industry: Bandwagon Effects, Mutual Forbearance, and Strategic Groups. Academy of Management. Atlanta, GA

Gardberg, N., Yin, X., & Liu, J. (2016, December 31). Internationalization Pace: Competition, Experiential Learning and New Market Complexity. Academy of International Business Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA

Gardberg, N., Yin, X., & Liu, J. (2016, December 31). Internationalization Pace in a Fragmented Industry: Experiential Learning and Competitive Dynamics. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Anaheim, CA

Gardberg, N., Yin, X., Liu, J., & Newburry, W. (2015, December 31). Internationalization Pace in a Fragmented Industry: Environmental and Competitive Factors. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. : Denver, Colorado.

Yin, X. (2014, December 31). Ownership Structures and Performance in Multi-Unit Organizations. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. : Madrid, Spain.

Lee, M., & Yin, X. (2013, December 31). Will Spun-off Units from Unsuccessful Parents Survive Better?. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. Atlanta

Yin, X. (2008, December 31). Large and Diverse versus Small and Homogenous? Multi-Unit Ownership in Franchising. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Anaheim

Yin, X., & Shanley, M. (2008, December 31). Governance Structure and Organizational Learning in Franchising. International Association for Chinese Management Research Biennial Conference. Guangzhou, China

Yin, X., Wu, J., & Tsai, W. (2006, December 31). Brokerage, Group Characteristics, and the Formation of Multi-Partner Alliances. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Atlanta

Yin, X. (2006, December 31). An Empirical Study of Organizational Learning and Multi-Unit Ownership in Franchising. Academy of International Business Annual Meeting. Beijing, China

Yin, X., Wu, J., & Tsai, W. (2006, December 31). Brokerage, Group Characteristics, and the Formation of Multi-Partner Alliance. Atlanta Competitive Advantage Conference (ACAC). Emory University, Atlanta

Yin, X. (2006, December 31). Multi-Unit Ownership and Geographic Proximity: The Diffusion of a New Strategy in a Franchising Chain. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. Vienna

Yin, X., Shanley, M., & Lee, M. (2005, December 31). An Empirical Study of Industry Predictors of the 'Merger versus Alliance' Decision. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Honolulu, Hawaii

Yin, X. (2004, December 31). Organizational Learning and Multi-Unit Ownership in Franchising. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. New Orleans, LA

Yin, X., & Shanley, M. (2003, December 31). Industry Determinants of the 'Merger versus Alliance' Decision. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Seattle, Washington

Yin, X., & Wu, J. (2003, December 31). Where do Firms Participate in Multiple-partner Alliances? Evidence from Industry-sponsored E-marketplaces. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Seattle, Washington

Yin, X., & Wu, J. (2003, December 31). Where do Multiple-partner Alliances Come From?. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. Baltimore

Carruthers, B. G., & Yin, X. (2002, December 31). Economic Exchange Network: The Social Structure of an Early Modern Stock Market. 22nd International Sunbelt Social Network Conference. New Orleans, LA

Yin, X., & Zajac, E. J. (2001, December 31). The Role of Governance Structure in Strategic Change. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Washington, DC

Yin, X., & Zajac, E. J. (1999, December 31). Strategy, Governance Structure, and Performance: Theory and Evidence in Franchising Arrangements. Annual Meeting of Academy of Management. Chicago

Zajac, E. J., & Yin, X. (1999, December 31). How Governance Structure Affects the Probability, Magnitude, and Direction of Strategic Change?. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. Berlin

Yin, X., & Zajac, E. J. (1998, December 31). Franchising and its Effects on Strategic Decisions and Organizational Performance: A Multi-level Analysis. International Conference of Strategic Management Society. Orlando

Ventresca, M., & Yin, X. (1997, December 31). Representing Economy and Society: Comparative Trends in What States Count, 1850-1970. Annual Meeting of American Sociological Association. Toronto

Ventresca, M., & Yin, X. (1996, December 31). From Peoples to Citizens: Stating the Citizen Evidence from Changing Census Content Categories, 1850-1970. Annual Meeting of Social Science History Association. New Orleans, LA

Research Currently in Progess

Gardberg, N., Genc, M., Yin, X., & Onoz, E.(n.d.). Location Selection and Strategic Interaction. In Progress.

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