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When Distance is Good: An Upper-Echelons Perspective on the Role of Distance in Internationalization

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Piaskowska-Lewandowska, Dorota Anna 
Uri
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/9725
Date Issued
2017
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Abstract
Prior research has tended to view cross-country distance as an obstacle. Yet, differences across countries are a key reason for firms to internationalize. To address this discrepancy, this paper puts forward a unifying framework which (1) synthesizes and delineates the different types of cross-country distance, (2) provides a logic for analyzing cross-level influences of distance on internationalization decisions, and (3) highlights the opportunities brought about by distance. The paper argues that firms are more likely to be able to realize these opportunities when they have internationally experienced managers and diverse, well functioning top management teams at the helm. The paper also highlights the complex influences of distance, calling for the use of cognitive and behavioral research methodologies to further our understanding of the role of distance in internationalization. An illustrative example of Vodafone Group PLC is included.
Type of Material
Book Chapter
Publisher
Emerald
Series
Progress in International Business Research Volume 12
Copyright (Published Version)
2017 Emerald
Keywords
  • Cross-country distanc...

  • Internalization

  • Cross-level influence...

Language
English
Status of Item
Not peer reviewed
Part of
Verbeke, A., Puck, J., van Tulder, R. (ed.). Distance in International Business: Concept, Cost and value
ISBN
978-1-78743-719-7
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ie/
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