Based on a sample of 82 Swedish managers and 86 Russian managers, this study investigates whether similar factors motivate middle managers in Sweden and Russia. Hypotheses are formulated using our understanding of national cultural differences and several popular theories of motivation: need...

Choosing a leader with an appropriate leadership style is critical for a firm's success. Thus, it is important to understand which leadership styles are most effective. Furthermore, past research suggests that different leadership styles are effective in different national contexts. However,...

This paper investigates the importance of firms forming joint ventures having similar organizational climates such that the chances of inter-party conflict arising will be minimized. The study is based on 40 Russian international joint ventures (IJVs) and has both qualitative and quantitative...