Dr. Elango, B.E., M.B.A., M. Phil, Ph.D., ARM.
Professor of International Strategic Management
Department of Management and Quantitative Methods
Office Room: 345 College of Business
Phone: 309 438 5930
Fax: 309 438 8201
E-Mail: elango@ilstu.edu
TEACHING & TRAINING
Dr. Elango has a 20-year teaching experience in four different universities in the United States.
Courses Covered:
Graduate: Strategic Management/International Management
Undergraduate: Strategic Management/International Business
Training Seminars:
Cross-Cultural Management Development: Surviving and Adapting in Foreign Markets
Leading Strategic Change: Understanding, Communicating and Executing Strategy
RESEARCH
Dr. Elango is one of the leading scholars in international strategy and competition. He has
published 40 articles in top-tier journals such as Journal of International Business Studies,
Management International Review, Journal of Operations Management, Journal of International
Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Long Range Planning, and Journal of Risk and Insurance.
His work has been referenced by other scholars over 400 times.
Research Expertise
International Business Issues
Internationalization-Performance
Entry Mode Strategy
Liabilities of Foreignness
Emerging Markets
Country of Origin Effect
Strategic Issues
Evolutionary Change
International Diversification
Technology/Innovation Management
Franchising
Venture Creation
Organization Flexibility
List of Publications (PDF)
AWARDS
Country Insurance & Financial Services Faculty Scholar (2008-10); Wilma Jean Alexander Faculty
Technology Award (2007); Caterpillar Faculty Scholar (2006); College of Business Outstanding
Researcher (2004); Illinois State University Research Initiative Award (2002).
SERVICE
Dr. Elango serves in the Academic Freedom, Ethics and Grievance Committee and as a consulting staff
at ISU’s Statistical Consulting Center . He is also the faculty advisor of the International Business Club.
INFORMATION FOR CURRENT STUDENTS (password required)
International Business Club
