Social Capital in the International Business Context

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nicholas Athanassiou ◽  
Martha Maznevski
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
International Business ◽  
Business Context

scholarly journals Tacit Knowledge Sharing Behavior, Within A Relational Social Capital Framework, In A South African University Of Technology

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 2091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Smith ◽  
Marie De Beer ◽  
Roger Bruce Mason
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Action Theory ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Business Context ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Reasoned Action Theory ◽  
The Relationship

The sharing of tacit knowledge is an important influence on the development of intellectual capital in a University of Technology but whereas its effects are clear in a business context, they have been absent from studies in the context of higher education.This study integrated relational social capital and reasoned action theory to construct a model for investigating factors that predict an individual’s intention to share tacit knowledge.  Specifically, it examined the relationship between relational social capital in terms of trust (affect and cognitive-based trust), shared norms and values (including social norms and norms of social support and reciprocity) and the individual’s attitude towards sharing tacit knowledge.  It further examined the relationship between the individual’s attitude, their perceived norms and perceived behavioral control over the sharing of tacit knowledge and their intention to share tacit knowledge.A hypothesized, theoretical model of the individual’s intention to share tacit knowledge was developed.  This model was found to be a poor fit to the data and an alternative model was developed which was found to be a good fit to the data.  This study incorporated nine research interviews and five hundred and fifty four questionnaires. Relational social capital was found to be significant for predicting individuals’ intentions to share tacit knowledge but the reasoned action variables were found to be less significant, particularly perceived behavioral control over the sharing of tacit knowledge, indicating the need for further research.

Social Capital Management Challenges in Malaysia

2016 ◽  
pp. 402-420
Author(s):  
Shankar Chelliah ◽  
Ming Huoy Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
International Business ◽  
Firm Behavior ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
International Performance ◽  
Common Term ◽  
Business Area

The main objective in this chapter is to understand the challenges of Social Capital Management in Malaysia. In the same time will also explore how social capital able affect Malaysian firms to be successful in international business with the global market's environment, there is full of uncertainty impact that may affect the entrepreneur's international performance. At the end of this chapter able to have an idea how to handle social capital and outcome all challenges. Not just so, in the chapter enable managers to discover more about Malaysian culture, value and firm behavior. Social capital might not a common term that can be found in business area. In this chapter we will discuss further more in the term of social capital.

Language and Translation in an International Business Context

Target ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Steyaert ◽  
Maddy Janssens
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
International Business ◽  
Cultural Production ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Technical Skill ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Culture And Language

Abstract This article discusses the role of language and translation in the business context. Drawing on management literature, we identify two different perspectives on culture and language, and discuss their implications for translation and language learning. Within the first perspective of culture as a variable and language as representation, translation becomes a neutral act and language learning a technical skill. Within the second perspective of culture as a metaphor and language as action, translation becomes a managerial act and language learning a cultural production. We conclude by formulating research questions whereby the domains of management and translation studies interface each other.

scholarly journals EXPLORATORY INVESTIGATION INTO THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNICATING TO PUBLICS USING ENGLISH AS A LINGUA FRANCA (ELF) BY FINNISH COMPANIES

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Ingram
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
International Business ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Press Releases ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Content Creation ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Exploratory Investigation ◽  
Global Language ◽  
Linguistic Usage

This thesis examines public relations (PR) communications that use English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) from leading Finnish companies. It analyses a corpus of 90 press releases from 15 export-active companies for linguistic usage, drawing on elements of linguistic theory. In addition, a limited narrative is based on personal interviews to determine typical procedures that are involved in PR content creation. It should have relevance to all who use ELF in a business context, but be of special interest to those involved with PR and marketing. It may also have some relevance to internal international business communications and linguistics.The study was motivated by three factors: how English is a dominant global language that is being used by companies in other countries as an intermediary language, prior research of how Finnish companies use PR and communications within their export activities, and extensive observation obtained whilst working as a journalist, dealing with companies from all around the world.It is believed that many companies may not be communicating efficiently and effectively when using ELF. Even when they do communicate and content may appear to be grammatically correct, its efficacy may be muted, inhibiting audience comprehension and other consequential actions. The research noted that certain linguistic elements were over-represented, which could potentially inhibit communication and comprehension. The resolution is not necessarily drastic and could only deliver wider benefits where implemented.Recommendations include closer attention is made concerning linguistic construction, broader additional research is conducted into the global phenomena and the possible creation of an operational framework to assist deployment of ELF-friendly textual communications, especially within the PR/marketing field.

A theoretical framework of alliance performance: The role of trust, social capital and knowledge development

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuliani Suseno ◽  
Vanessa Ratten
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
International Business ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Alliance Performance ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Alliance Partners

AbstractWhile studies on alliances have been substantial in the international business literature, much is still unexplored in understanding what alliance performance really is and how superior alliance performance is facilitated (Das & Teng 2003). Drawing from research on alliances, we develop a theoretical framework to examine alliance performance by integrating a partner analysis approach, focusing on alliance trust, alliance partners' social capital, and knowledge development from alliance relationships. We consider the level of mutual trust between alliance partners to be the precursor to such relationship (Das & Teng 1998). Trust, we argue, subsequently builds and enhances the partners' social capital. Two types of social capital are considered in this article: internal social capital and external social capital. In developing our framework, we further subscribe to the notion that knowledge is a contributing factor to superior alliance performance, and consider how such relationships influence the development of partners' knowledge in terms of the development in the tacit firm-specific and the more explicit market-specific knowledge. Key managerial implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Subsidiary Performance In MNCs: The Influences Of Absorptive Capacity And Social Capital On Knowledge Transfer

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
International Business ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Multinational Corporation ◽  
Business Networks ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Subsidiary Performance ◽  
Knowledge Environment ◽  
Overall Performance

Multinational corporation (MNC) subsidiaries have become more closely linked to globalized business networks. The rapid technological changes are accelerating globalization, these changes have forced producers to constantly upgrade their process technologies, introduce new products and reduce costs to increase profits. Subsidiary performance is at the core of increased profits for MNCs. Accordingly, this research focuses upon subsidiary performance regarding three key contingencies that current international business literature deems likely to impact the bottom line: absorptive capacity, knowledge transfer and social capital. Unique data from more than 300 MNCs with locations in China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan were collected and analyzed. Findings suggest that concentrating on these three factors in subsidiaries knowledge environment could improve MNCs overall performance.

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