Max Smith

Lecturer (Lecturer level B)

BCom/BA(Asian Studies), MIntlBusAdmin(Flinders)

Room: 3.01, Law & Commerce Building
Telephone: (08) 8201 3897
Fax: (08) 8201 2644
Email: Max.Smith@flinders.edu.au

History

After 15 years in the international telecommunications industry Max commenced his academic career with Flinders University in 1997.

Major research interests

• International business negotiations
• Internationalisation of Chinese firms
• Effect of psychic distance on international business
• Family business management and development

Current teaching

• Postgraduate
  • International Business Environment
  • International Marketing Management
• Undergraduate
  • International Business Context
  • International Business Management

Professional body memberships

• Board member of the Exporters’ Club – City of Onkaparinga
• Fellow of the Academy of Marketing Science
• Associate fellow of the Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development

Recent publications

• Smith, M. (2008) Differences between family and non-family SMEs: a comparative study of Australia and Belgium, Journal of Management & Organization, 14(1), pp. 40-58.
• Smith, M. (2007) 'Real' managerial differences between family and non-family firms, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 13(5), pp. 278-295.
• Smith, M. (2006) An empirical comparison of the managerial development of family and non-family SMEs from Australia's manufacturing sector Journal of Enterprising Culture, 14(2), pp. 127-143.
• Smith, M. (2005) Negotiating with Asians: Australian perspectives, in S. Reddy (Ed), International Negotiations: Perspectives and Challenges, ICFAI University Press, Hyderabad/India, pp. 116-145.
• Smith, M. (2005) Scanning the business environment and rates of growth among Australian manufacturing SMEs, The Journal of SEAANZ – Small Enterprise Research, 13(1), pp. 22-36.
• Smith M. (2005) An empirical comparison of the managerial development of family and non-family SMEs from Australia's manufacturing sector, in W. Tan, T. Yoshikawa and Y, Choi (Eds), Conference proceedings SMU EDGE Conference 2005 ‘Bridging the Gap: Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice’ Singapore, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University, July 11-13.
• Smith, M. (2005) Family businesses are not always different: An empirical comparison of some managerial characteristics of family and non-family SMEs across nine Australian industry sectors, in P. Hutchinson (Ed). Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference Armidale/NSW, September 25-28.
• Smith, M. (2005) Are family firms really that different? An empirical examination of some managerial differences between family and non-family SMEs when industry and size are accounted for, Flinders University School of Commerce, Research paper series 05-6.
• Smith, M. (2005) Managerial differences between family and non-family businesses: A nine industry empirical comparison of incorporated and unincorporated Australian SMEs, Flinders University School of Commerce, Research paper series 05-5. 
• Smith, M (2004) Growth Stages and the Business Management Practices of SMEs: An Australian Manufacturing Sector Perspective, in G Ogunmokun; R Gabbay and J McPhail (eds), Conference Proceedings 2004 Inaugural Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference Gold Coast, Department of Marketing and Tourism, University of Southern Queensland, July 13-16.
• Smith, M. (2004) Environmental Scanning Practices and Rates of Growth of Australian Manufacturing SMEs, Flinders University School of Commerce, Research paper series 04-4.
• Smith, M. (2003) From Entrepreneurial to Professional Management: A Transition Model from Australian Manufacturing SMEs, Small Enterprise Research, 11(2), pp. 3-21.
• Smith, M. (2003) Are Family Businesses Different? A Comparison of Managerial Transitions, Flinders University School of Commerce, Research paper series 03-9.
• Smith, M. (2003) Business Growth and Marketing Management Practices amongst Manufacturing SMEs from Australia’s Business Longitudinal Survey, Flinders University School of Commerce, Research paper series 03-8.