27 research outputs found
Exploring the effects of network configurations on entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance: an empirical study of new ventures and small firms
Firm and Managerial Determinants of the Export Propensity of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Swaziland
A Study on the Impact of Competency of Technology: Based Startups on Performance Using ETRI Technology
Building business relationships: a preliminary study of business executives’ views
Business is about building relationships and hence relationship building is becoming increasingly important for cross-cultural management. Current research findings in this area have mainly focused on relationship marketing or on cultural dimensions of business relationships. This preliminary study attempts to break the boundary and aims to explore relationship building from a culture-specific perspective while in corporating a social constructivist dimension. Specifically, it compares relationship building across four cultures including European, New Zealand, Chinese, Indian and South African cultures. The research method is interpretive, based on an analysis of interview results with business executives from the four target cultures