Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how concentrated owners add value to Asian firms. While prior research suggests that relational owners (i.e., business groups, top management team, board, government, banks, families, and corporation) may help firms fill institutional voids,...

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; About the editors; About the contributors; Preface and acknowledgment; PART 1: Introduction; 1. A brief look at the strategic renewal literature; Core concepts; Psychological antecedents...

This article uses as its starting point Michael Porter's model of the national 'diamond' to explain the role of the national environment in the competitive position of industries and firms. The authors believe, however, that the influence of national culture on the competitive advantage of...