This paper presents a review and critique of the 20-year-old literature on institutional
distance, which has greatly proliferated. We start with a discussion of the three institutional …

This paper presents the most comprehensive review and meta-analysis of the literature on
cultural distance and firm internationalization to date. We analyze the effects of cultural …

Abstract Kirkman, Lowe, & Gibson's (2006) JIBS article summarized and critiqued
international business research inspired by the most cited book in the field Hofstede's 1980 …

Distance is a central concept in international business research, yet there is debate about
the construct as well as its operationalization. In this editorial, we address three of the most …

Although research indicates that the export channel a firm uses can significantly impact
export performance, it is unclear how firms should select this channel. Models of export …

We advance the practice transfer theorising of corporate governance (CG) by developing a
framework that uncovers how foreign institutional investors (FIIs) improve on CG practices of …

The international business (IB) field is maturing and developing conceptual frameworks,
dedicated applications, and precise tools. In the course of this progression, the field has …

With increasing interest in the internationalization of multinational enterprises, recent studies
have focused on the differences between institutions in home and host countries and how …

This Counterpoint investigates the continued relevance of the 30-year-old Kogut and Singh
(KS) index of cultural distance. KS was a seminal contribution, highlighting the relevance of …

Past research on foreign divestment has recognized the impact of economic and political
differences 1. However, the prior findings remain equivocal. We adopt the Positive …