Determinants of success for ethnic chambers of commerce and industry: evidence from Australia Online publication date: Sat, 18-Apr-2015
by Steve Bakalis
International Journal of Economics and Business Research (IJEBR), Vol. 3, No. 2, 2011
Abstract: This paper considers determinants of 'success' for ethnic chambers of commerce and industry (ECCI) in Victoria, Australia, by exploring their role in promoting international business activity and opportunities for the development of effective partnerships with external stakeholders. The findings in this paper demonstrate that the role of ethnic business communities in international business can be enhanced by identifying standards of excellence for their operations and services. Also, we propose that determinants of success cannot simply be transplanted from one chamber to another; rather, they should be adapted to suit key variables, such as the historical and cultural background of the organisation and the human resource pool. The findings also suggest that chambers as well as external stakeholders (both in Australia and the country of origin) need to be aware of the various constraints and bottlenecks that prevent the adoption of best practice in this area.
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