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The expatriate family firm and cross‐cultural management training: A conceptual framework
Author(s) -
Wright Phillip C.,
Nasierowski Wojciech
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
human resource development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1532-1096
pISSN - 1044-8004
DOI - 10.1002/hrdq.3920050206
Subject(s) - expatriate , premise , business , family business , conceptual framework , marketing , public relations , conceptual model , psychology , sociology , political science , law , epistemology , social science , philosophy
While Canadian firms, in general, are reluctant to operate internationally, the small firm with family or origin ties (F/OT) to a foreign country appears to be much more active. Previous research has suggested that this exporting behavior has less to do with generally accepted business principles (exploring perceived opportunities) than with a desire to return to one's cultural roots. Based on this premise and on our present and previous research, a comparison is made between large companies and the family firm, culminating in the presentation of a framework for cross‐cultural management development, in which self‐examination, research, and study are the primary features.