What is common practice in international business (IB) research methodology? To address this question, we surveyed 1,296 empirical articles published in six leading international business journals from 1992 to 2003. The study uncovers state-of-the-art approaches in research methodologies in IB...

While most studies argue that, relational embeddedness, one facet of social capital, facilitates the obtaining process of scarce resources, our study cautions that it may exert negative impacts. This study examines the underlying process about how shared cognition influences new business...

Alumina nanowires (ANWs) with high aspect ratios were synthesized by the chemical etching of porous alumina membranes (PAMs) in phosphoric acid solution. The morphology and structure of ANWs were analyzed by SEM and XRD, respectively. The results showed that the typical features of ANWs are...

Fe nanowire arrays were fabricated at lower voltage by alternating current (AC) electrodeposition into the highly ordered nanoholes of the porous alumina membrane (PAM) obtained by two-step anodization in oxalic acid. The morphology, structure and magnetic properties of Fe nanowire arrays were...

Based on organizational learning and networking theories, this study examines the effects of organizational learning (explorative and exploitative learning) and guanxi (business and political ties) on business performance. Business guanxi is classified as a channel networking tie, while...

Why has the incidence of corporate crisis risen markedly in China? Why are foreign firms frequently targeted by the Chinese authorities and how should they deal with it? Addressing these pivotal questions is essential for effective management of corporate crisis in the Chinese market. Herein, we...

The aim of this study is to explore how relational gatekeepers facilitate the development of relationships between out-group members and in-group members in an intercultural business environment, and to bring to the surface the inter-cultural and inter-networked nuances of guanxi. Based on...

The current study aims to explore the connections between business environments and firms׳ competitive priorities, which establish the basis for manufacturing strategy. This study explicitly considers the effects of asset and operating frontiers, as well as trade-offs across competitive...