Cultural Distance in International Ventures (eBook)

Exploring Perceptions of European and Chinese Managers

Katiuscia Vaccarini, Francesca Spigarelli, Ernesto Tavoletti, Christoph Lattemann (Autoren)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2017
149 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-62193-7 (ISBN)

Infos

This book uses the concepts of both cultural and psychic distance to analyse managers' perceptions in international business settings, with a specific focus on European and Chinese ventures in the green technology industry. The key concept of 'distance' refers to the variations of cultures, languages, business practices, policies and regulations that distinguish different countries. Offering empirical case studies and theoretical refinements on how scholars can conceptualise and operationalise the psychic distance construct, the authors provide a comprehensive examination of European foreign direct investment (FDI) to China and Chinese FDI to Europe. Contributing to the Marie Curie scheme, Partnering Opportunities between Europe and China in the Renewable Energy and Environmental iNdustries (POREEN), this book is an invaluable read for managers and practitioners.

Katiuscia Vaccarini is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy.

Francesca Spigarelli is Assistant Professor at the University of Macerata, Italy.

Ernesto Tavoletti is Associate Professor at the University of Macerata, Italy.

Christoph Lattemann is Associate Professor at Jacobs University, Germany.

Inhalt

Contents 5
List of Tables 6
1 Introduction 8
Abstract 8
References 13
2 Psychic Distance and FDI: The Case of China 16
Abstract 16
1Introduction 17
1.1Perception and Interpretation of the New Environment 17
1.2Relevance of the Topic and Gaps in the Extant Literature 18
1.3China: Current Trends in the Worldwide Business Scenario 20
2Theoretical Background 21
2.1Psychic Distance, Internationalization, and FDI 22
2.2Psychic Distance and Culture Perceptions in the OLI Paradigm 26
2.3OLI’s Evolution to OLMA and Institutional Theory Traits 28
2.4OLI’s Integration with LLL Theory and Emerging Countries MNEs Internationalization 30
3Methodology 31
4Analysis 32
5Discussion 36
5.1The Case of China: Relevant Findings 36
5.2“Affinity” in Cultural, Background, and Institutional Features 38
6Conclusion 39
References 41
3 A Social Psychological Perspective on the Perceptions of Cultural Differences 49
Abstract 49
1Introduction 50
2Theoretical Background 52
3Methodology 55
4Data Analysis 57
5Discussion 59
5.1Cultural Competences and Skills 60
5.2The Sociocognitive Value of the Intercultural Laboratory 61
5.3Cultural Laboratory Syllabus 63
6Conclusion 64
References 65
4 European Entry Decisions in China: The Role of Cultural Perceptions 72
Abstract 72
1Introduction 73
2Theoretical Background 76
3Methodology 81
3.1Multiple Case Study Research Design 81
3.2Data Collection Process 82
4Analysis and Discussion 83
4.1Company Profiles 85
4.2Within and Cross-Case Analyses 85
5Conclusion 96
References 99
5 Chinese FDI and Psychic Distance Perceptions on Regulations in the German Renewable Energy Sector 108
Abstract 108
1Introduction 109
2Background and Literature Review 111
2.1The Concept of Distance 112
2.2Chinese Firms Investing Abroad: Home and Host Country Factors 114
3Methodology 116
4Data, Analyses, and Propositions 119
4.1Within-Case Analysis 119
4.2Cross-Case Analysis 124
4.3Propositions 128
5Discussion 129
6Conclusion and Policy Implications 131
References 134
6 Summary Conclusions 140
Abstract 140
References 145
7 Appendix 147
Abstract 147
References 149
Index 151

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.9.2017
• Zusatzinfo: VIII, 149 p.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Planung / Organisation
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Culture • Distance • Foreign Direct Investment • Green Technology • international • international ventures • Managers • psychic distance construct
• ISBN-10: 3-319-62193-9 / 3319621939
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-62193-7 / 9783319621937