We all construct identities according to situations. Our study examines identity construction in liminal contexts, taking the case of daily press journalists on Twitter. It shows that journalists play with their identities, creating a personality at the intersection of their professional and personal identities. Thus, identity construction in a liminal context can be enjoyable as long as it is voluntary and autonomous.

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Antony, together with his colleagues from NEOMA, presents research conducted with the University of Bristol on how international companies choose countries for sourcing. The concept of "country risk," once focused on economic conditions and political stability, now includes three major sociopolitical factors: populism, which creates regulatory uncertainty; state fragility, which affects suppliers’ ability to deliver; and checks and balances, which can limit but not always prevent political drift.
The study, covering 1,300 U.S. companies and their suppliers in 90 countries, shows that these factors directly influence sourcing decisions. Examples like Samsung and H&M illustrate this shift toward countries perceived as more stable. In conclusion, companies must strengthen their geopolitical monitoring to anticipate risks and secure their supply chains.
PAULRAJ Antony - NEOMA Business School |
- Recherche
- Logistique et Supply Chain