The centre aims to foster a better understanding of the evolution of business and institutions drawing on an eclectic approach, both in terms of research topics and methodologies used. Researchers with diverse theoretical backgrounds, from different fields of management work together to research a group of topics on the evolution of global business and institutions.
The CEGBI aims to widen the research agenda in the field of business and management studies in both the United Kingdom and globally, and also support business and policy making improving performance. It is involved in a wide range of activities, attracting leading scholars from different parts of the world, creating networks for collaboration, disseminating knowledge through conferences, workshops, seminars, and publications, and also through teaching outstanding students in both undergraduate, postgraduate programmes.