This study addresses the effect of crisis on bank internationalization from the perspective of network theory. Employing the internationalization process (IP) model, we particularly examine the role of learning and commitment in overseas expansion for banking services under stable and critical...

In recent years, different forms of relationships that are culturally bond have emerged such as; ‘Guanxi’ in China (Liu, Li, Tao, & Wang, 2008; Luo, 2007; Yau, Lee, Chow, Sing, & Tse, 2000), ‘Blat’ in Russia (Michailova & Worm, 2003) and ‘Boon Koon’ in Thailand (Pimpa, 2008). While these...