Dr Bowen Lou
MSc, MSc, PhD
Expertise
Current positions
Senior Lecturer in Strategy
University of Bristol Business School
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Research interests
Bowen's research focuses on strategic decision-making from cognitive, behavioural, and psychological perspectives. In particular, Bowen is interested in how top managers and TMTs make strategic decisions, such as intuitive and political decision-making. Bowen is also investigating the rare strategic decisions, such as Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
Bowen's research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Management Studies, the British Journal of Management, the European Management Review, and the Journal of Business Research.
Prior to joining the University of Bristol, Bowen was a lecturer in Strategic Management at Lancaster University Management School, UK.
Publications
Recent publications
18/06/2025Do Emotions Matter? The Roles of CEO Emotion Regulation and Affectivity in Strategic Decision Making
Gut Feelings and Group Dynamics
The Burnt-Out Boss
Contextualizing the Pre-Deal Phase of Mergers and Acquisition
Contextualizing the Pre-Deal Phase of Mergers and Acquisition
Dynamic Capabilities in Acquisitions
British Journal of Management
