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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. Advance online publication. 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

Introduction to business

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021
  • Code: BK1201
  • Level: Bachelor 1

Master thesis

  • Study year: 2024/2025
  • Code: BM-IM-CEMSTHESIS
  • Level: Master

Global Citizenship Seminar

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

Professional Competencies Programme

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

IM Research clinic

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021
  • Code: BM-IM-RC
  • Level: Master

Skills seminars CEMS

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021
  • Code: BM-IM-SS
  • Level: Master

Skills seminars CEMS

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

International strategy

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM01CC
  • Level: Master

Global Leadership

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM02CC
  • Level: Master

Global Supply Chain and Sustainability Management

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM03CC
  • Level: Master

Innovation Management

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
  • Code: BM-IM09CC
  • Level: Master

Climate change strategy roleplay

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM10FE
  • Level: Master

Management Control

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
  • Code: BM-IM12CC
  • Level: Master

International Corporate Finance

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
  • Code: BM-IM13CC
  • Level: Master

Climate change strategy roleplay

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021
  • Code: BM-IM14FE
  • Level: Master, Master, Master

Business Analytics for International Managers

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023
  • Code: BM-IM15CC-1
  • Level: Master

Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI: Achieving Sustainable Growth

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023
  • Code: BM-IM16CC
  • Level: Master

International business project CEMS

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BM-IMBP
  • Level: Master

Block seminar

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BM-IMBS
  • Level: Master

International Management/CEMS Year 2

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

IM/CEMS cohort 2024-2025 Year 1

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

Master thesis

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BM-IMM-THESIS
  • Level: Master

Consultancy Project

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022
  • Code: BM28MIM
  • ECTS: 6 Level: Master

Research Clinic

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
  • Code: BMRCSE-SM
  • Level: Master

Introduction to Business

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021
  • Code: BT1201
  • Level: Bachelor 1, Bachelor 1

RSM Honours Programme

  • Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021
  • Code: BT2115
  • ECTS: 15

Past courses

Corporate Venturing

  • Study year: 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
  • Code: BM-IM11CC
  • Level: Master

International Consultancy Project

  • Study year: 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017
  • Code: BMICPEXC
  • ECTS: 13

International Management/CEMS cohort 2022-2023

  • Study year: 2023/2024, 2022/2023
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS2223
  • Level: Master

Business Analytics for International Managers

  • Study year: 2022/2023
  • Code: BM-IM15CC-4
  • Level: Master

International Management/CEMS cohort 2021-2022

  • Study year: 2022/2023, 2021/2022
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS2122
  • Level: Master

International entrepreneurship: From start-up to scale-up

  • Study year: 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM06CC
  • Level: Master

International Management/CEMS cohort 2020-2021

  • Study year: 2021/2022, 2020/2021
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS2021
  • Level: Master

SM-A, Strategische Vernieuwing & Corporate Entrepreneurship

  • Study year: 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BMA3137
  • ECTS: 6

SM-B, Strategische Groei & Corporate Development

  • Study year: 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BMA3138
  • ECTS: 6

SM-M, Majorgebonden Methodologie Seminars

  • Study year: 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019
  • Code: BMA3139
  • ECTS: 2

Using Business Analytics and Machine Learning for New Products

  • Study year: 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM04CC
  • Level: Master

IM Research clinic

  • Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BM-IMRC
  • Level: Master

International Management/CEMS cohort 2019-2020

  • Study year: 2020/2021, 2019/2020
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS1920
  • Level: Master

RSM Honours Programme

  • Study year: 2020/2021
  • Code: BHP-01
  • ECTS: 12

Causal Inference

  • Study year: 2019/2020
  • Code: BERMAMC021
  • Level: Master

International Management/CEMS cohort 2018-2019

  • Study year: 2019/2020, 2018/2019
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS1819
  • Level: Master

Introduction to business administration

  • Study year: 2019/2020
  • Code: BK1101
  • Level: Bachelor 1

RSM Honours Programme

  • Study year: 2019/2020, 2018/2019
  • Code: BHP01
  • ECTS: 15

International Management/CEMS cohort 2017-2018

  • Study year: 2018/2019
  • Code: BM-IMCEMS1718
  • Level: Master

Multinational financial management

  • Study year: 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM08CC
  • ECTS: 4 Level: Master

Strategy and International Business

  • Study year: 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BMSM04
  • ECTS: 5 Level: Master

Financial management & control

  • Study year: 2017/2018
  • Code: BM-IM07CC
  • ECTS: 4 Level: Master

Skills seminars

  • Study year: 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BM-IMSS
  • ECTS: 2

Strategy and international business

  • Study year: 2017/2018, 2016/2017
  • Code: BM-04SM
  • ECTS: 4 Level: Master

International Consultancy Project

  • Study year: 2016/2017, 2015/2016
  • Code: BKMIBP04
  • ECTS: 10

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. …