A survey of managers of American firms in China indicates that they have been able to maintain good relationships with the Chinese government; this is particularly true for larger firms. Statistical results suggest that government interference in the operations of the subsidiary is generally...

The paper compares the experience of American-owned firms located in two regions of China - the Beijing capital area (the hub of political power) and the Special Economic Zones (coastal regions with business friendly policies) with respect to human resource, operations management, and...

US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) outflows are examined with respect to the level of corruption -- in the form of bribery -- in 42 recipient countries over a five-year period. Analysis indicates that US firms are less likely to invest in countries where bribery, as measured by the Corruption...

US Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) outflows are examined with respect to the level of corruption – in the form of bribery – in 42 recipient countries over a five-year period. Analysis indicates that US firms are less likely to invest in countries where bribery, as measured by the Corruption...