Cultural distance and firm internationalization: A meta-analytical review and theoretical implications
This paper presents the most comprehensive review and meta-analysis of the literature on
cultural distance and firm internationalization to date. We analyze the effects of cultural …
cultural distance and firm internationalization to date. We analyze the effects of cultural …
Language in international business: A review and agenda for future research
A fast growing number of studies demonstrates that language diversity influences almost all
management decisions in modern multinational corporations. Whereas no doubt remains …
management decisions in modern multinational corporations. Whereas no doubt remains …
[HTML][HTML] Communication and culture in international business–Moving the field forward
The centrality of communication in international business (IB) is undeniable; yet our
understanding of the phenomenon is partially constrained by a cross-cultural comparative …
understanding of the phenomenon is partially constrained by a cross-cultural comparative …
How much does subnational region matter to foreign subsidiary performance? Evidence from Fortune Global 500 Corporations' investment in China
What explains the heterogeneity of foreign subsidiary performance? Previous studies have
emphasized the importance of industry, corporate parent, and home-country effects on the …
emphasized the importance of industry, corporate parent, and home-country effects on the …
Why and how does shared language affect subsidiary knowledge inflows? A social identity perspective
Over the past decades, multinational enterprises (MNEs) have increased their exposure to
foreign markets, both in terms of the number of countries they operate in and the scope of …
foreign markets, both in terms of the number of countries they operate in and the scope of …
Do we need to distance ourselves from the distance concept? Why home and host country context might matter more than (cultural) distance
AW Harzing, M Pudelko - Management International Review, 2016 - Springer
We scrutinize the explanatory power of one of the key concepts in International Business:
the concept of (cultural) distance. Here we focus on its effect on entry mode choice, one of …
the concept of (cultural) distance. Here we focus on its effect on entry mode choice, one of …
The effects of linguistic distance and lingua franca proficiency on the stake taken by acquirers in cross-border acquisitions
We study the effects of linguistic distance and lingua franca proficiency on the equity stake
taken by acquirers from 67 countries in 59,092 acquisition targets in 69 host countries. We …
taken by acquirers from 67 countries in 59,092 acquisition targets in 69 host countries. We …
Knowledge transfer in multinational corporations: Productive and counterproductive effects of language-sensitive recruitment
V Peltokorpi, E Vaara - Journal of International Business Studies, 2014 - Springer
This paper focuses on the multifaceted role of language and language-sensitive recruitment
in knowledge transfer in multinational corporations (MNCs). In particular, we develop a …
in knowledge transfer in multinational corporations (MNCs). In particular, we develop a …
Global cities, connectivity, and the location choice of MNC regional headquarters
Regional headquarters (RHQs) perform a crucial bridging function between corporate
headquarters, regional affiliates, and other regional actors. Their bridging role and …
headquarters, regional affiliates, and other regional actors. Their bridging role and …
When do firms choose global cities as foreign investment locations within countries? The roles of contextual distance, knowledge intensity, and target-country …
Foreign investors generally need to overcome a liability of foreignness stemming from
contextual distance between their home country and the target country. We argue that they …
contextual distance between their home country and the target country. We argue that they …