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European Journal of Cross-Cultural Competence and Management

European Journal of Cross-Cultural Competence and Management (EJCCM)

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  • Loyalty and workplace practices: a diagnostic perspective   Order a copy of this article
    by Daniel Dauber 
    Abstract: Despite increased workforce mobility and considerably higher volatility in employment, the need for nurturing loyalty in the organisation has remained essential to increase intrinsic motivation and ensure organisational well-being. This paper takes a diagnostic and applied/pragmatic approach to investigate actual organisational practices and their impact on perceived loyalty in Austrian organisations. A sample of 290 employees of different managerial levels participated in the study. Hofstede et al.’s (1990) organisational culture questionnaire was used to identify loyalty enhancing and decreasing organisational practices. By focusing less on latent constructs and highlighting individual workplace practices, the study offers insights for scholars and practitioners alike. Findings show that organisational practices favouring loyalty are related to empowerment, organisational commitment, and procedural justice. Avenues for future studies are provided, highlighting the importance of applied approaches to research as a valuable complement to more abstract approaches to social organisational phenomena.
    Keywords: loyalty; organisational commitment; organisational culture; organisational practices; organisational identification; hierarchy; social responsibility; communication.
    DOI: 10.1504/EJCCM.2022.10046462
     
  • The cultural context in the internationalisation of SMEs in Galicia and Spain   Order a copy of this article
    by Javier Bouzas Arufe, Marta Portela Maseda 
    Abstract: Following the models proposed by Sadeghi et al. (2019) and Dunning (1988), this study examines how regional cultural contexts influence SME internationalisation through a comparison of Galicia (a region in Northwest Spain) and the rest of Spain. Although existing literature often treats Spain as a culturally unified country, this research explores whether Galicias distinct culture affects SME export strategies. A qualitative case study approach was used, analysing semi-structured interviews with SME leaders through ATLAS.ti to identify cultural themes. The findings highlight two cultural factors influencing internationalisation: universal factors, which impact firms regardless of location, and irrelevant factors, which do not significantly affect internationalisation in similar cultures. Despite a small sample size, the study provides insights into regional cultural influences. Future research should explore deeper cross-country cultural differences, entrepreneurial traits, and risk tolerance, alongside industry-specific analyses and broader regional comparisons within Spain.
    Keywords: entrepreneurship; culture; internationalisation; cultural context; global entrepreneurship monitor; Spain; small and medium-sized enterprises; SMEs.

  • Cross-cultural interplay in international joint ventures: insights from a systematic review   Order a copy of this article
    by Francesco Di Vincenzo 
    Abstract: International joint ventures (IJVs) are currently one of the prominent forms of international strategic alliances worldwide. Following the PRISMA guidelines of conducting a systematic literature review (SLR), this study aimed to identify some determinant cross-cultural interplay affecting IJVs. Conflict management, trust and relationship commitment, cross-cultural training, cross-cultural negotiation, and knowledge transfer and sharing are some of the trends that emerged from the analysis of the related papers. The findings emphasise the need for a comprehensive management of a variety of features deriving from the cross-cultural differences that can lead to significant managerial challenges, trust issues, and difficulties in knowledge sharing. Cross-cultural training and effective conflict management can foster cooperation and trust among partners, leveraging cultural differences and transitioning the IJV from a vulnerable arrangement to a successful form of strategic alliance.
    Keywords: international joint venture; IJV; cross-cultural; trust; conflict management; knowledge sharing; cooperative environment; systematic literature review; SLR; cross-cultural management; cultural risk.

 

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