scholarly journals Expatriate Management of Emerging Market Multinational Enterprises: A Multiple Case Study Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Yifan Zhong ◽  
Jiuhua Cherrie Zhu ◽  
Mingqiong Mike Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Expatriate Management ◽  
Multiple Case

Expatriate management has evolved through the practices of developed economy multinational enterprises (DMNEs), with the aim of improving expatriate adaptability, cross-cultural adjustment, and performance. However, most of these studies focus on expatriates from developed countries and try to help DMNEs instead of emerging market MNEs (EMNEs). In a turbulent global economy, how EMNEs manage their expatriates when conducting business through their outward foreign direct investment (FDI) is understudied. This empirical study aims to address this research gap by utilising a qualitative approach and a multiple case study. It has conducted semi-structured interviews with expatriates, executives, and middle managers of Chinese MNEs in 2014. It contributes as one of the few to systematically examine expatriate related issues in the context of EMNEs with first-hand empirical evidence. The findings show that EMNEs are leapfrogging with their internationalisation and hence their expatriate policies are often ad hoc without systematic planning. Moreover, this study has contributed to practice, especially to EMNEs, regarding the way they need to improve their expatriate policies and practices.

scholarly journals Measurements in the Early Stage Software Start-ups: A Multiple Case Study in a Nascent Ecosystem

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Kamulegeya ◽  
Raymond Mugwanya ◽  
Regina Hebig
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Software Products ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Start Ups

Abstract Context: Software measurement is crucial to stay competitive and deliver quality software products. Problem: While much research has been done on measurement in large companies in developed countries, there is limited research on measurement in start-ups. So far there are no studies on whether these results apply to nascent ecosystems, such as those in East Africa. Goal: The aim of this study is to understand the use and perceived benefits of measurement in software start-ups in East Africa. Method: We performed a multi-case study on 19 software start-ups in hubs in Uganda and Kenya, through conducting semi-structured interviews. We transcribed and analyzed them using the content analysis technique. Results: We identified that start-ups are using a number of business and product-oriented metrics. Furthermore, we found no evidence on the use of design-oriented metrics. Nonetheless, start-ups have considerable expectations on the benefits of measuring. Finally, metrics found in this study partially differ from metrics used in start-ups in developed countries. Conclusion: There is a need to create a more inclusive characterization for measurement as early start-ups in East Africa cannot yet be represented with known models.

scholarly journals Perception of Brazilian Companies on the Potential and Concrete Benefits Resulting from the FSC Certification

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1622
Author(s):  
Camila Fagundes ◽  
Dusan Schreiber ◽  
Moema Pereira Nunes ◽  
Maria Eduarda Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Forest Stewardship Council ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Forest Reserves ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Forest Stewardship

Concern with the adequate use of natural resources has increased the relevance of products certifications in the wood supply chain, especially in companies established in Brazil, the cradle of one of the largest forest reserves. This study investigates the perception of companies on the potential and concrete benefits resulting from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. To achieve this, a multiple case study was carried out with data triangulation through semi-structured interviews, documentary research and non-participant observation. Four FSC certified industries established in Brazil were analyzed. The results showed that of the four companies participating in the study, only one did not achieve the desired economic benefits, whereas all organizations accomplished the advantages of the other areas of sustainability, both the social and environmental.

scholarly journals A influência do capital estrutural no processo criativo no setor de design de joias

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1272-1288
Author(s):  
Raquel Engelman ◽  
Bruna Lamb Mentz ◽  
Bruna Carolina Pospichil ◽  
Cristine Hermann Nodari ◽  
Dusan Schreiber
Keyword(s):  
Creative Process ◽  
Strong Influence ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
The South ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Southeast Region ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Jewelry Design

Purpose – The purpose of the study is to analyze relations between the structural capital and the creativity in the jewelry sector.Design/methodology/approach – The method is multiple case study of 15 enterprises that develop jewelry design in the South and Southeast region of Brazil through semi structured interviews and self-filled questionnaires.Findings – The main results of the research were the perception of the strong influence of structural capital on the creative process of jewelry design, both positively and negatively.Research limitations/implications – The research limitation is the difficulty of generalization of the results obtained in the research, even being a study of multiple case, the answers were obtained only in the South and Southeast region of the country.Originality/value – As study’s main contributions we suggest that the internal structure eases the creative process in the ateliers, since the designers search to act in environments where they feel comfortable and provide the essential technologies that help them in both researches about tendencies and the development of the creative process.

scholarly journals Green Governance and International Business Strategies of Emerging Economies’ Multinational Enterprises: A Multiple-Case Study of Chinese Firms in Pollution-Intensive Industries

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Runhui Lin ◽  
Yuan Gui ◽  
Zaiyang Xie ◽  
Lu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Regulation ◽  
International Business ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Response Patterns ◽  
Technological Capabilities ◽  
Green Governance ◽  
Multiple Case

With the global consensus on the need for sustainability practices, green governance has attracted increasing attention from international business (IB) scholars and multinational enterprise (MNE) managers. In this study, we propose a more fine-grained framework of the green governance context along two dimensions: foreign direct investment (FDI) policy and environmental regulation. Then, we examine the framework using cluster analysis. On the basis of a multiple-case study comprising 11 Chinese MNEs in pollution-intensive industries operating in four different green governance contexts, we conclude that (1) the green governance context is a significant factor in MNEs’ global location choices and is an important driving force behind MNEs’ response patterns; (2) environmental capabilities enable MNEs to surmount a host country’s environmental entry barrier and facilitate wider global business deployment; (3) technological capabilities increase MNEs’ competitive edge and allow them to better harness a host country’s growth opportunities; (4) there are four types of green governance response patterns, and the details of the proposed classification structure and its validation are presented; and (5) both strict environmental regulation and friendly FDI policy can positively influence MNEs’ adoption of more active response patterns, and greater availability of environmental and technological capabilities does not affect MNEs’ environmental commitment. This study contributes to the international strategy-capability-environment alignment of emerging economies’ multinational enterprises (EMNEs) in different green governance contexts.

Feasibility and acceptability of Otago Exercise Programme and Prevention of Falls for Adults with Intellectual Disability: a multiple case study design

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leigh Hale ◽  
Emile Vollenhoven ◽  
Lisa Caiman ◽  
Alice Dryselius ◽  
Yvette Buttery
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efficacy Trials ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Multiple Case

Background/AimsMany people with intellectual disability fall frequently. Understanding fall prevention intervention characteristics will assist efficacy trials to target appropriate people. An exploration of two exercise-based fall prevention interventions is reported, focusing on viability and acceptability.MethodsA multiple case study of adults with intellectual disability completing either the group Otago Exercise Programme or the Prevention of Falls for Adults with Intellectual Disability intervention was performed. Integrated data sources were used: semi-structured interviews with participants and support workers, observations, attendance/adherence, falls, adverse events and balance measures.ResultsIn total, seven adults with varying intellectual disability levels participated. Overall, three themes enabled understanding of suitability of people to each intervention: suitability of the exercises; role of the environment; and benefits to participants.ConclusionsEducating adults with intellectual disability and their support workers of the importance of regular exercise is key to participation. Both programmes required high levels of support and prioritisation to ensure exercises occurred and were carried out safely.

Digital Social Networking Use Effect on Individual Job Performance

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-48
Author(s):  
Marwa Mallouli Ben Zouitina ◽  
Zouhour Smaoui Hachicha
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter aims to explore the impact of social networking sites (SNS) usage on individual work performance (IP). A literature review revealed contrasting results. A multiple-case study on 15 employees from eight Tunisian firms has been conducted to highlight the SNS effects on IP in the specific context of democratic transition. Data have been collected by semi-structured interviews and coded using the Nvivo 10 software. The analysis shows that, depending on the level of SNS usage, three types of effect are identified on IP at work: positive, negative, or null. This result invites researcher to consider the usage intensity when analyzing SNS effects on IP. Understanding the different types of SNS usage by actors and their effects on IP could help managers to take appropriate decisions to take profit from this usage. This research suggests also that organizational policy moderates the relationship between SNS usage and IP.

scholarly journals Lean production in agribusiness organizations: multiple case studies in a developing country

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Guilherme Satolo ◽  
Laiz Eritiemi de Souza Hiraga ◽  
Gustavo Antiqueira Goes ◽  
Wagner Luiz Lourenzani
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Production System ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
System Use ◽  
Multiple Case

Purpose This paper aims to conduct case studies in companies of different branches of the agribusiness sector to analyze the degree of adherence to lean production system, considering the use of techniques and tools, and how the specificities of the agribusiness system work. Design/methodology/approach By contributing to the refinement of the theory, multiple type case studies were conducted in eight agribusiness units from different branches by applying structured interviews, on-site visits and document analysis. The comparative analysis of the cases occurred focusing on the degree of adherence to lean production system; use of techniques and tools; and influence of the specificities of agribusiness systems. Findings The adoption of lean production system occurs as an improvement mechanism of organizational performance. However, it is necessary to advance in the formalization of the actions, which need to encourage the creation of new leaders who spread the organizational philosophy. When comparing the degree of adherence to lean production with the use of techniques and tools, it was observed that there is no direct relationship, indicating that each organization should select only the techniques and tools that will improve their own organizational performance. At last, the specific characteristics of seasonality of consumption, quality and health surveillance and sociological aspects of the food have high influence on surveyed agribusiness systems, and its effects can be minimized by the techniques and tools associated with lean production system. Research limitations/implications The analysis is valid for the universe investigated due to the specific characteristic of the case study. Originality/value The literature regarding the lean production philosophy is vast; however, the agribusiness segment, one of the major sectors of the global economy, features a large gap in literature. This study is one of the first original papers to report this reality.

The Influence of a Self-Compassion Training Program on Romantic Relationship Conflict: An Exploratory Multiple-Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-333
Author(s):  
Brittany N. Budzan ◽  
K. Jessica Van Vliet
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Western World ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Relationship Strength ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Multiple Case

Separation and divorce are common occurrences in the Western world. Given that a transition out of a marriage can increase psychological distress in the members of the couple as well as in their children, preventive interventions are crucial for avoiding serious ruptures and for increasing relationship strength and resilience. A potential option for clinicians is to use interventions designed to increase self-compassion. This multiple-case study explored the influence of a self-compassion intervention on conflict within romantic relationships. Three women completed a self-compassion training CD, six sets of online questions, and two semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to construct detailed accounts of each participant’s experience. Participants perceived that self-compassion helped them to de-escalate conflict, increase self-awareness and self-acceptance, and facilitate perspective taking. This study may help inform future relationship interventions.

Patterns of Internal Communication in the Implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) at Manufacturing Organisations

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-444
Author(s):  
Sharina Samsudin ◽  
◽  
Che Azlan Taib ◽  
Hanissah A. Razak ◽  
Rushami Zein Yusoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Process Analysis ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Quality Improvements ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Data Collections

Organisations need to perform, productivity needs to be improved and organisations’ activities need to be more effective, especially after the world economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the need for quality improvements is crucial in both manufacturing and service sectors. The main purpose of this paper is to present an analysis of internal communication patterns in TQM implementation in Malaysia's manufacturing organisations. This is a multiple case study done using qualitative in-depth interview technique of data collections with 14 informants representing five large manufacturing organisations. Open-ended questions in semi-structured interviews enabled informants to describe their answers based on themes. The study has been carried out in manufacturing organisations originating from three different continents; two Malaysian local organisations, two eastern and one western organizations, and all of them located in Malaysia. In selecting the informants, the study adopts a judgment type of purposive sampling techniques. Results show that the most preferable and reliable communication medium between superiors and subordinates is still face-to-face meetings, although we are in the era of technology and IR4.0. Meanwhile, telephones are popular among the administration staff. The preferable form of communication between internal-operational is formal, without denying that informal form ofl communication is also important. Keywords: Internal communication, organizational communication, multiple case study, systematic process analysis, TQM.

Resource provision and access to indigenous knowledge in public libraries in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-287
Author(s):  
Maned Mhlongo ◽  
Patrick Ngulube
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Multiple Case

This paper is part of a larger qualitative multiple case study that sought to explore the integration of indigenous knowledge in public libraries in South Africa. The paper draws from semi-structured interviews with selected heads of provincial library services in South Africa to determine the extent to which public libraries provide targeted resources to enhance access to IK. Results reveal that that there are no targeted resources to facilitate access to IK. Concerted efforts to facilitate access by increasing the number of libraries were noted. Notwithstanding these efforts, there seems to be a paucity of IK, which has implication for inclusive services. It is recommended that libraries look beyond enabling access to the Internet but also explore how they can further optimise ICT usage as a way of facilitating access to IK through capturing, organising and disseminating knowledge of indigenous communities.

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