J. Muir Macpherson is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. His expertise lies in the area of global strategy, particularly as it pertains to cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Professor Macpherson has received several awards for his research, including the W. Richard Scott Best Published Paper Award given by the American Sociological Association and the Dough Nigh Award given by the Academy of Management.