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Bruce T Lamont - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the double edged sword of Cultural Distance in international acquisitions
Journal of International Business Studies, 2009Co-Authors: Taco H Reus, Bruce T LamontAbstract:This study aims to bring together seemingly contradicting arguments in the literature about the role of Cultural Distance in international acquisitions. We offer a model that postulates that Cultural Distance relates negatively to international acquisition performance because it taxes integration capabilities during international acquisitions, but that Cultural Distance also elevates the positive association of integration capabilities and international acquisition performance because it provides more learning opportunities that can only be exploited with strong integration capabilities. Empirical tests with a sample of international acquisitions by 118 US multinational companies provide support for the proposed model. On one hand, we find that Cultural Distance impedes understandability of key capabilities that need to be transferred, and constrains communication between acquirers and their acquired units, bringing about a negative indirect effect on acquisition performance. On the other hand, we find that Cultural Distance enriches acquisitions by enhancing the positive effects of understandability and communication on acquisition performance. Acquirers that can overcome the impeding effects of Cultural Distance on understanding key capabilities and effective communication appear to reap significant performance gains. Our study provides initial support for a double-edged sword effect of Cultural differences on acquisition performance, and illustrates the importance of integration capabilities.
Frank Bradley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Cultural Distance and psychic Distance refinements in conceptualisation and measurement
Journal of Marketing Management, 2008Co-Authors: Carlos M.p. Sousa, Frank BradleyAbstract:Cultural Distance and psychic Distance are two concepts that are widely used in the marketing literature to assess the differences between countries. The purpose of this study is to draw attention of researchers and managers to the general failure in the literature to differentiate between the Cultural Distance and psychic Distance concepts. A critical review of the use of these concepts, outlining their theoretical and methodological properties, shows that a large number of studies use both concepts interchangeably with no clear distinction between them. The concepts are, however, conceptually distinct and address different phenomena. A framework is proposed that allows researchers and managers to recognise the exclusive properties of the two concepts.
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Cultural Distance and psychic Distance two peas in a pod
Journal of International Marketing, 2006Co-Authors: Carlos M.p. Sousa, Frank BradleyAbstract:Abstract Cultural Distance and psychic Distance are two concepts that are widely used in the international business literature. A large number of studies use both concepts interchangeably with no clear distinction between them. The authors propose a new model to assess Cultural Distance and psychic Distance separately. Through the use of survey data of more than 300 managers, this article shows that both concepts are conceptually different and that psychic Distance is determined by Cultural Distance and the individual values of the managers.
Somnath Saha - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the role of Cultural Distance between patient and provider in explaining racial ethnic disparities in hiv care
Patient Education and Counseling, 2011Co-Authors: Somnath Saha, David S Sanders, Philip T Korthuis, Jonathan A Cohn, Victoria Sharp, Paul Haidet, Richard D Moore, Mary Catherine BeachAbstract:Abstract Objective We sought to evaluate whether Cultural Distance between patients and providers was associated with quality of care for people living with HIV/AIDS, and whether Cultural Distance helped explain racial/ethnic disparities in HIV care. Methods We surveyed 437 patients and 45 providers at 4 HIV clinics in the U.S. We examined the association of patients’ perceived Cultural Distance from their providers with patient ratings of healthcare quality, trust in provider, receipt of antiretroviral therapy, medication adherence, and viral suppression. We also examined whether racial/ethnic disparities in these aspects of HIV care were mediated by Cultural Distance. Results Greater Cultural Distance was associated with lower patient ratings of healthcare quality and less trust in providers. Compared to white patients, nonwhites had significantly lower levels of trust, adherence, and viral suppression. Adjusting for patient–provider Cultural Distance did not significantly affect any of these disparities ( p -values for mediation >.10). Conclusion Patient–provider Cultural Distance was negatively associated with perceived quality of care and trust but did not explain racial/ethnic disparities in HIV care. Practice implications Bridging Cultural differences may improve patient–provider relationships but may have limited impact in reducing racial/ethnic disparities, unless coupled with efforts to address other sources of unequal care.
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The role of Cultural Distance between patient and provider in explaining racial/ethnic disparities in HIV care *
Patient Education and Counseling, 2011Co-Authors: Somnath Saha, David S Sanders, Philip T Korthuis, Jonathan A Cohn, Victoria Sharp, Paul Haidet, Richard D Moore, Mary Catherine BeachAbstract:Abstract Objective We sought to evaluate whether Cultural Distance between patients and providers was associated with quality of care for people living with HIV/AIDS, and whether Cultural Distance helped explain racial/ethnic disparities in HIV care. Methods We surveyed 437 patients and 45 providers at 4 HIV clinics in the U.S. We examined the association of patients’ perceived Cultural Distance from their providers with patient ratings of healthcare quality, trust in provider, receipt of antiretroviral therapy, medication adherence, and viral suppression. We also examined whether racial/ethnic disparities in these aspects of HIV care were mediated by Cultural Distance. Results Greater Cultural Distance was associated with lower patient ratings of healthcare quality and less trust in providers. Compared to white patients, nonwhites had significantly lower levels of trust, adherence, and viral suppression. Adjusting for patient–provider Cultural Distance did not significantly affect any of these disparities ( p -values for mediation >.10). Conclusion Patient–provider Cultural Distance was negatively associated with perceived quality of care and trust but did not explain racial/ethnic disparities in HIV care. Practice implications Bridging Cultural differences may improve patient–provider relationships but may have limited impact in reducing racial/ethnic disparities, unless coupled with efforts to address other sources of unequal care.
Peter J Buckley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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close neighbours and distant friends perceptions of Cultural Distance
International Business Review, 2008Co-Authors: Malcolm Chapman, Hanna Gajewskade Mattos, Jeremy Clegg, Peter J BuckleyAbstract:In this paper we call for a better understanding of Cultural Distance and its importance to managers across borders. We report on the structuring and interpretation of Cultural Distance by managers from Germany, the UK and Poland. In particular we are interested in the German/Polish, and the UK/Polish contrast. We examine how managers living within these contrasts create and interpret frameworks within which they can understand one another, and also explain their failures of understanding. We argue that differences, which are understood, are differences that can be managed. The paper is based on empirical data collected during 63 face-to-face interviews with managers from Germany, the United Kingdom and Poland. The findings are the result of qualitative, interpretive analysis. We argue that Cultural Distance should be treated as relative and not absolute and that it should be treated on a bilateral basis. This approach contributes to a better understanding of when Cultural Distance matters, and when it does not, and it should be treated as complementary to the objective measures which have been predominant in cross-Cultural management literature.
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Close neighbours and distant friends—perceptions of Cultural Distance
International Business Review, 2008Co-Authors: Malcolm Chapman, Hanna Gajewskade Mattos, Jeremy Clegg, Peter J BuckleyAbstract:In this paper we call for a better understanding of Cultural Distance and its importance to managers across borders. We report on the structuring and interpretation of Cultural Distance by managers from Germany, the UK and Poland. In particular we are interested in the German/Polish, and the UK/Polish contrast. We examine how managers living within these contrasts create and interpret frameworks within which they can understand one another, and also explain their failures of understanding. We argue that differences, which are understood, are differences that can be managed. The paper is based on empirical data collected during 63 face-to-face interviews with managers from Germany, the United Kingdom and Poland. The findings are the result of qualitative, interpretive analysis. We argue that Cultural Distance should be treated as relative and not absolute and that it should be treated on a bilateral basis. This approach contributes to a better understanding of when Cultural Distance matters, and when it does not, and it should be treated as complementary to the objective measures which have been predominant in cross-Cultural management literature.
Taco H Reus - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the double edged sword of Cultural Distance in international acquisitions
Journal of International Business Studies, 2009Co-Authors: Taco H Reus, Bruce T LamontAbstract:This study aims to bring together seemingly contradicting arguments in the literature about the role of Cultural Distance in international acquisitions. We offer a model that postulates that Cultural Distance relates negatively to international acquisition performance because it taxes integration capabilities during international acquisitions, but that Cultural Distance also elevates the positive association of integration capabilities and international acquisition performance because it provides more learning opportunities that can only be exploited with strong integration capabilities. Empirical tests with a sample of international acquisitions by 118 US multinational companies provide support for the proposed model. On one hand, we find that Cultural Distance impedes understandability of key capabilities that need to be transferred, and constrains communication between acquirers and their acquired units, bringing about a negative indirect effect on acquisition performance. On the other hand, we find that Cultural Distance enriches acquisitions by enhancing the positive effects of understandability and communication on acquisition performance. Acquirers that can overcome the impeding effects of Cultural Distance on understanding key capabilities and effective communication appear to reap significant performance gains. Our study provides initial support for a double-edged sword effect of Cultural differences on acquisition performance, and illustrates the importance of integration capabilities.
