Moumita Sen Gupta

PhD Research Fellow specializing in asymmetric alliance management, with a focus on power dynamics and conflict resolution in partnerships between small and large firms. Employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative thematic analysis with QCA to uncover strategic mechanisms that enable small firms to maintain resilience and bargaining power in asymmetric collaborations. Experienced in working with large-scale datasets from SDC and Refinitiv Eikon, complemented by interview-based insights. Proficient in STATA for data analysis. Dedicated to translating research findings into actionable strategies that help small firms navigate dependencies on large partners while safeguarding their autonomy and long-term growth. Engaged in teaching, student supervision, and academic examination.

• Asymmetric Alliance: A Literature Review and Research Agenda
  Gupta, MS & Wang, D. (2022), European International Business Academy.
  Conference proceeding
• Why Do Asymmetric Alliances Fail? Termination Patterns in Explorative and Exploitative Alliances Using csQCA
  Gupta, MS & Wang, D. (Work in Progress)
  Challenges the linear view of alliance failure by showing that failure results from specific configurations of conditions rather than isolated factors. Highlights the importance of pre-alliance evaluations to identify misalignments in partnerships, ultimately helping firms mitigate risks and sustain long-term alliances.
• Governance Choices in R&D Asymmetric Alliances: A Configurational Approach to Success
  Gupta, MS & Wang, D. (Work in Progress)
  Examines how firms' structural characteristics influence governance choices in R&D asymmetric alliances, shaping their success rates. Takes a configurational perspective to show that success emerges from the interplay between firm structure and governance mechanisms, emphasizing the need for tailored governance strategies to enhance collaboration and innovation.