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International Management as Management of Diversity: Reconceptualizing Distance as Diversity
Author(s) -
Lumineau Fabrice,
Hanisch Marvin,
Wurtz Olivier
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of management studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.398
H-Index - 184
eISSN - 1467-6486
pISSN - 0022-2380
DOI - 10.1111/joms.12686
Subject(s) - diversity (politics) , diversity management , variety (cybernetics) , through the lens metering , foundation (evidence) , sociology , subject (documents) , empirical research , lens (geology) , knowledge management , political science , economic geography , epistemology , geography , computer science , library science , anthropology , engineering , artificial intelligence , philosophy , petroleum engineering , law
Despite the importance of distance in international business and management research, the theoretical foundation for the concept and the underlying causal mechanisms are subject to shortcomings. We propose reinvigorating the study of distance through a diversity lens. We draw on research on diversity and develop a theoretical framework that distinguishes types of diversity (separation, variety, and disparity) at three levels (institutional, organizational, and individual). We show how this framework allows scholars to extend their analysis of distance, revisit important questions, and explore new issues. We discuss the theoretical and empirical implications of our diversity lens for the international business and management community.