In this paper, we investigate the role of implementation in the effectiveness of international diversification strategies. Our approach contains several advances intended to contribute to the internationalization-performance research stream. First, we separate international diversification into...

Planning processes are potentially important governance mechanisms in multinational enterprises (MNEs). However, the complex multi-level and multi-cultural nature of these organizations may result in compatibility or clashes of culture between the various units of the MNE with respect to...

We address the problems and criticisms of strategic planning leveled by Mintzberg and others by offering an alternative understanding of the 'strategic' in strategic planning. This view aligns various planning modalities with business strategy types; instead of planning resulting in strategy,...

How do cultural differences between home and host nations undermine or enhance multinational acquisitions? Although most believe that differences in national culture affect performance in acquired firms, some studies find cultural differences are problematic, others find they add value to the...

Our study of the cultural values of managers in the Greater Middle East uses a unique sample of 989 respondents across seven countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Pakistan, Turkey, and the UAE). The primary focus of our paper is the assessment of the differences and similarities in...