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René Olie
Associate Professor of International and Strategic Management
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)
Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Rene Olie is Associate Professor of Strategic and International Management.

 

After obtaining a Master’s degree at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in organizational psychology, he received his PhD training at the University of Maastricht under

leadership of Professor Geert Hofstede, a world-renowned expert in national cultures.

This period has laid the foundation for a broad interest in the field of international and comparative management including research topics such as: How do companies achieve optimal integration in their cross-border operations given the many national and cultural challenges that are often present? How does societal context affect the background and functioning of top management? How do multinationals companies and their subsidiaries deal with the international challenges of the 21st century, including knowledge management and innovation.

Publications

Academic (9)
  • Reuer, J. J., Klijn, E., Devarakonda, S., & Olie, R. (2024). Veto rights in international joint ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 55(7), 880–895. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-024-00710-w

  • Olie, R., Klijn, E., & Reuer, J. J. (2024). Antecedents of Independent Directors on Joint Venture Boards. Organization Science, 35(4), 1552-1570. https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2021.14865

  • Olie, R., Van Iterson, A., & Simsek, Z. (2014). When do CEOs versus top management teams matter in explaining strategic decision-making processes? Toward an institutional view of strategic leadership effects. International Studies of Management and Organization, 42(4), 86-105. https://doi.org/10.2753/IMO0020-8825420404

  • Dalmijn, L., Olie, R., & Verwaal, E. (2005). De effecten van culturele afstand en landenspecifieke ervaring op de waardecreatie bij grensoverschrijdende fusies. MAB, 79, 78-86.

  • van Breugel, DWJG., van Olffen, W., & Olie, R. (2005). Temporary liaisons: The commitment of 'temps' towards their agencies. Journal of Management Studies, 42(3), 539-566. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6486.2005.00508.x

  • Heijltjes, MG., Olie, R., & Glunk, U. (2003). Internationalization of Top Management Teams in Europe. European Management Journal, 21(1), 89-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-2373(02)00156-1

  • Glunk, U., Heijltjes, MG., & Olie, R. (2001). Design characteristics and functioning of top management teams in Europe. European Management Journal, 19(3), 291-300. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-2373(01)00026-3

  • Olie, R. (1994). Shades of Culture and Institutions-in International Mergers. Organization Studies, 15(3), 381-405. https://doi.org/10.1177/017084069401500304

  • Olie, R. (1990). Culture and integretion problems in international mergers and acquitions. European Management Journal, 8(2), 206-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/0263-2373(90)90088-N

Professional (2)
  • Sidhu, J., & Olie, R. (2005). Nut van expliciete definiering van het businessdomein: Een onderzoek onder Nederlandse bedrijven. MAB, 79(10), 522-528.

  • Boone, C., van Witteloostuijn, A., Hendrikse, W., Van Iterson, A., & Olie, R. (2002). De vijf grote krantenuitgeverijen: management, diversificatie en rentabiliteit in 1979-1994. Bedrijfskunde, 74(1), 66-79.

Professional (1)
  • Kunst, PEJ., Olie, R., & Romme, AGL. (2006). Over management en organisatie. ThiemeMeulenhoff.

Academic (4)
  • Olie, R. (2010). Top management teams and societal context: The international dimensions of top management. In Advances in International Management: The Past, Present and Future of International Business & Management (Vol. 23, pp. 375-398). Emerald Group Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1571-5027(2010)00000230022

  • Olie, R. (2006). Integration processes in cross-border mergers and acquisitions: Lessons learned from Dutch-German mergers. In S. G. Mendenhall, M. (Ed.), Mergers & Acquisitions (pp. 323-350). Stanford University Press.

  • Olie, R. (2005). Internationale Mergers & Acquisitions: Kulturintegration und Personalmanagement. In G. K. Stahl (Ed.), Innovative Ansätze im internationalen Personalmanagement (pp. 69-90). Rainer Hampp Verlag.

  • Olie, R., & Iterson, A. V. (2003). TOP MANAGEMENT TEAMS IN THEIR NATIONAL CONTEXT. In Managing Multinationals in a Knowledge Economy: Economics, Culture (pp. 129-157). JAI Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0747-7929(03)15007-X

Academic (2)
  • Olie, R. (2001). Integration processes in cross-border mergers & acquisitions: Lessons learned from Dutch-German mergers. Conference on Managing culture and human resources in mergers and acquisitions, Thurnau Castle, Germany.

  • Olie, R. (2001). Top management teams in their national context: A European perspective. European Academy of Management, Barcelona.

Academic (2)
  • Olie, R., Klijn, E., & Leenders, H. V. (2020). Antecedents of IJV board cohesiveness: A look inside the black box. Paper presented at 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management 2020: Understanding the Inclusive Organization, AoM 2020, Virtual, Online. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2020.29

  • Olie, R., & Rao-Nicholson, R. (2018). Examining the role of institutions in strategic leadership structures using configurational analysis. Paper presented at 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018, Chicago, United States. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2018.102

Professional (1)
  • Olie, R., & Glunk, U. (2008). De sleutel tot succes: Cultuur, Samenwerking en Innovatie in de bouw. PSIBouw.

Activities

  • International Society for Blood Transfusion
    Start date approval: 04 Nov 2022
    End date approval: 14 Oct 2025
    Place: AMSTERDAM
    Description: Begeleiding nieuwe strategie

Courses

IM/CEMS cohort 2023-2024 Year 2

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS2324

RSM Honours Programme

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BT2115

Master thesis

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BM-IMM-THESIS

Skills seminars CEMS

  • Study year: 2024/2025
  • Code: BM-IM-SS1

Skills seminars CEMS

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BM-IM-SS

International Consultancy Project

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BMICPEXC

Introduction to business

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BK1201

Consultancy Project

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BM28MIM

Introduction to Business

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BT1201

Global Citizenship Seminar

  • Study year: 2024/2025
  • Code: BM-IM-GSC

SM-B, Strategische Groei

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023
  • Code: BMA3138

Professional Competencies Programme

  • Study year: 2024/2025
  • Code: BM-IM-PROFCOMP

Master thesis

  • Study year: 2025/2026, 2024/2025
  • Code: BM-IM-CEMSTHESIS

IM Research clinic

  • Study year: 2025/2026, 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BM-IM-RC

SM-M, Majorgebonden Methodologie Seminar

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023
  • Code: BMA3139

International business project CEMS

  • Study year: 2025/2026, 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BM-IMBP

Master thesis allocation

  • Study year: 2024/2025
  • Code: BM-IMM-THESISALL

IM/CEMS cohort 2425

  • Study year: 2024/2025
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS2425

Past courses

IM/CEMS cohort 2022-2023

  • Study year: 2023/2024
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS2223

Research Clinic

  • Study year: 2023/2024
  • Code: BMRCSE-SM

Featured in the media

  • Antecedents of Independent Directors on Joint Venture Boards

    René Olie is a co-author of this paper that researches the effectiveness of the presence of independent directors on corporate boards, particularly for joint ventures.

  • Comenius Fellow-beurs voor drie RSM-medewerkers

    Three RSM faculty members of RSM: Michaéla Schippers, Irma Bogenrieder and René Olie have received the Comenius-Fellow scholarship. The scholarship has the aim so that they can implement educational innovations. …