Dr Bowen Lou
MSc, MSc, PhD
Expertise
Current positions
Senior Lecturer
School of Management - 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
21/12/2025Exploring Synergies in Business Restructuring
Business Horizons
Contextualizing the Pre-Deal Phase of Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Decision Making Process Perspective
Contextualizing the Pre-Deal Phase of Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Decision Making Process Perspective
Dynamic Capabilities in Acquisitions
British Journal of Management
Going with the gut
Journal of Business Research
Playing Politics
British Journal of Management
