WAIB Research
At WAIB, one of our most inspiring missions is to celebrate and promote groundbreaking research on gender and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of international business.
This section highlights special issues and influential contributions at the intersection of DEI and international business. While the breadth of this research is extraordinary, our curated selection focuses on prominent gender- and DEI-related publications in leading international business outlets.
Explore this showcase of impactful work that reflects the progress and promise of inclusive research in our field.
New Book by Editors: Lilac Nachum & Attila Yaprak (Forthcoming)
The Historical Evolution of International Business: Growth Trajectories of International Business Thought, Teaching, and Institutions
Publisher: Palgrave-Macmillan, 2025
Editors: Lilac Nachum, Attila Yaprak
This book chronicles the evolution of international business as a field, featuring a special chapter by WAIB founder Lorraine Eden titled Women in the Academy of International Business: Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future. The chapter highlights WAIB’s milestones and contributions to gender research in international business. Pre-order here
Special Issue (Forthcoming)
The Future of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in International Business
Journal of World Business
Special issue editors: Stacey Fitzsimmons, Mustafa Özbilgin, Stella Nkomo, David C Thomas, and Jane Lu
This special issue explores cutting-edge research on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in international business. It examines how EDI influences multinational enterprises, leadership dynamics, and global business strategies. The issue includes research on language-based discrimination, gender and diversity in leadership, and the role of institutions in promoting inclusion. See the special issue here.
Special Issue (Forthcoming)
Theorizing Gender in Management Studies—An Asia Pacific Perspective
Asia Pacific Journal of Management
This special issue aims to advance theorizing on gender in management studies within the Asia-Pacific region. It explores gender as a multidimensional concept, considering its social, cultural, and psychological aspects. The issue invites research on gender diversity, gendered organizational structures, leadership, career progression, and intersectionality in international business. See the special issue here.
Special Issue
Critical Perspectives on International Business
Emerald Publishing Vol. 21, Issue 1, 2025
Special issue editors: Matevž Matt Rašković, Fiona Hurd, Theresa Onaji-Benson
This special issue features seven articles that explore critical issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and cross-border operations in international business. These contributions aim to enhance our understanding of DEI challenges and opportunities within the global business landscape. See the special issue here.
Special Issue
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in International Business: Dimensions and Challenges
AIB Insights Vol. 22, Issue 3, 2022
This special issue of AIB Insights features seven articles and one practitioner interview that examine dimensions and challenges associated with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in an international business environment. See the special issue here.