Fit, misfit, and beyond fit: Relational metaphors and semantic fit in international joint ventures

Liu, Leigh Anne; Adair, Wendi L.; Bello, Daniel C.

doi:10.1057/jibs.2015.13

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“…Therefore, economic indicators support construction of the resulting network model, which should be used to provide managerial suggestions, build strategies, define selling prices (Linder, 2015; Partanen and Möller, 2012; Cuellar-Fernandez et al , 2010), acquire new technological capacities (Rice and Galvin, 2006; Tafti et al , 2013), define control processes (Liu et al , 2017) and form actions that allow strategic agility (Brannen and Doz, 2012).…”

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The role of communication between partners in the process of strategic alliances: a systematic literature review

Jatobá

Franco

Rodrigues³

2022

JBIM

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Purpose The formation of alliances between organisations is increasingly common, allowing firms to discover and ensure competitive advantages. This research paper aims to make a critical analysis of studies to understand the role of communication between partners in the process of strategic alliances. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was carried out, using the Web of Science database to obtain data, associating the terms “communication” and “strategic alliances”, which resulted in 240 scientific articles (published between 1993 and March 2021). After data treatment using VOSviewer software and reading of the contents, the final sample consisted of 179 articles on the subject in question. Findings The conceptual limits, exploratory descriptive analysis of the data and content analysis of research methods are presented, with five clusters being identified. The results show growing academic interest in studying communication associated with strategic alliances, and authors’ main interest lies in understanding the critical success factors and the relation between communication and knowledge. Practical implications This study corroborates understanding of the future of alliances, assuming that learning is the main objective; trust is the factor determining success or failure; technology is the aggregating tool; culture affects the relation; and communication is not an end but a means to construct consolidated, long-lasting and high-performing strategic alliances. Originality/value This study is innovative in strategic alliances area. The research confirms that the main factor in forming alliances, in both emerging and international markets, is the learning intention. This fact reinforces the relevance of the learning made possible by this transfer of know-how through communication. In addition, this study gives critical understanding of how the process of communication between partners in an alliance must be distinct; i.e. it must be flexible enough to adjust to the stage in the alliance’s life cycle.

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The role of communication between partners in the process of strategic alliances: a systematic literature review

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Rodrigues³

2022

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“…The third example from JIBS is a paper by Liu et al (2015), entitled 'Fit, misfit, and beyond fit: relational metaphors and semantic fit in international joint ventures'. This example is by far the most problematic when measured against the test of how much credence a company's SDMs might afford to the results of the paper.…”

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The utility, or otherwise, of models found in international business research

Foster

2022

IJMDM

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It is argued that an adherence to the use of 'hard', applied mathematical models is a major factor in achieving publication of papers on international business topics in top rated journals. However one may readily find examples of papers which meet this test but which are less than reliable in terms of what their models tell us about the real world of international business. As such, these sorts of papers and models fail a key test of accessibility and utility for the practitioner. On the other hand there are papers with models which are apparently less theoretically complex but which fully meet the accessibility and utility criterion. Such papers are quite likely to appear in 'lower ranked' journals. The argument is illustrated by examining twenty papers as evidence cases. This critique should assist the improvement of research methods used in international business and management research.

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Human resource management and industrial relations in multinational corporations in and from China: Challenges and new insights

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Liu

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Human Resource Management

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The purpose of this article is to provide an overview on the state of research in the field in human resource management (HRM) issues in multinational corporations (MNCs) in and from China. We integrate previous studies from multiple disciplines to articulate the contextual importance of research on this topic, and suggest overarching themes to expand the field of research. HRM research in the intercultural, interinstitutional context of MNCs in and from China has the potential to provide contextualized insights for longstanding debates in the field such as HRM standardization versus localization and convergence versus divergence and contextual factors behind these patterns. To this end, we call for future research to center on the changing cultural, institutional, technological, and globalization context in understanding HRM and industrial relations issues in these MNCs. Practically, knowledge in this area can help global managers and top management teams in multinational organizations navigate various context complexity, foster more productive coordination and cooperation across borders, and gain legitimacy and MNCs in and from China additional competitive edge in the global marketplace.

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Fit, misfit, and beyond fit: Relational metaphors and semantic fit in international joint ventures

Cited by 30 publications

References 86 publications

The role of communication between partners in the process of strategic alliances: a systematic literature review

The role of communication between partners in the process of strategic alliances: a systematic literature review

The utility, or otherwise, of models found in international business research

Human resource management and industrial relations in multinational corporations in and from China: Challenges and new insights

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