Identification of Key International Information Systems Issues in U.S.-Based Multinational Corporations

Deans, P. Candace; Karwan, Kirk R.; Goslar, Martin D.; Ricks, David; Toyne, Brian

doi:10.1080/07421222.1991.11517902

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“…For non-family businesses, information technology is among the most centralized activities. This can be anticipated with the emphasis on high-quality, substantiated reporting between the subsidiary and the headquarters of the multinational company (Deans et al, 1991). This reliability of reporting is an important tool for the economic governance of the subsidiary by the MNC's headquarters (Swamy Kumara, 2011), where supervision of the implementation and acquisition of information at the subsidiary by expatriates can be anticipated.…”

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Family Businesses in the Corporate Governance of MNCs

Odehnalová¹,

Pirožek²

2015

Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun.

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The issue of family businesses is currently a very topical theme in the academic world. The importance of family businesses increases with internationalization and is associated with business success in global market conditions. A fundamental part of business activities abroad is the correct application of the corporate governance of subsidiaries of multinational family businesses. The available fi ndings do not cover this area suffi ciently, especially in the context of transformed economies in CEE. In view of the nature of foreign business activities, the degree of centralization of competences transferred between subsidiaries and headquarters and the presence of expatriates from the headquarters of multinational companies represented by the family fi rm in statutory bodies can be regarded as important variables. The main aim of the present paper is, based on research carried out, to describe and analyze the degree of centralization and presence of expatriates in the corporate governance of subsidiaries of multinational family businesses operating in the Czech Republic. The paper presents the results of an empirical investigation with a description of the presence of expatriates in the statutory bodies of subsidiaries of multinational companies in the Czech Republic. The results obtained present the number of subsidiaries corresponding to the defi nition of a family business with an emphasis on SMEs of up to 250 employees and the degree of centralization and presence of expatriates in administrative or executive authority, or in other positions. The sample which was used to research the family business comprised 214 subsidiaries of multinational companies from the most important sectors of the Czech economy.

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Family Businesses in the Corporate Governance of MNCs

Odehnalová¹,

Pirožek²

2015

Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun.

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“…In the United States, the most recent domestic issues studies have shown that technological concerns have declined in importance over time while managerial issues currently dominate (Deans et al, 1991). In fact, in a survey of key international information systems issues in US multinational corporations, given to information systems managers, the top issue cited by these managers was "educating senior personnel (Deans et al, 1991)".…”

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confidence: 98%

“…In fact, in a survey of key international information systems issues in US multinational corporations, given to information systems managers, the top issue cited by these managers was "educating senior personnel (Deans et al, 1991)". This result coincides with international studies in the expert systems field, such as Price Waterhouse (Managing Information Technology: Price Waterhouse International Survey 1988 and , which shows the top reason preventing widespread use of expert systems is the failure of management to be aware of the technology.…”

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Expert system technology transfer strategies: Selected cases from the United States and Mexico

Liebowìtz

Cantú-Ortiz

1992

AI & Soc

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Abstract. Expert systems are being developed in a multitude of domains worldwide. The usage of expert systems within organizations is growing; however, many expert systems projects still fail due to poor 'institutionalization' practices. This paper addresses various strategies for providing the transfer of expert systems technology within organizations. Specifically, this paper will address expert system technology transfer strategies using examples from United States and Mexican organizations.

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“…However, a matter of growing concern is that practitioner literature is often replete with horror stories of mismanaged IS strategies in multinational firms which have led to declines in stock prices and market capitalizations for major firms [10]. In fact, a key strategic issue faced by managers of multinational firms is the decision to centralize or distribute the processing of information [5,[11][12][13][14]. Therefore, an examination of the IS planning autonomy of subsidiaries may shed light on parent-subsidiary relationships in multinational firms to help IS managers better perform their responsibilities and plan their strategies.…”

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confidence: 99%