http://hdl.handle.net/2173/704 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:41:58 GMT 2013-05-21T16:41:58Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/109601 Title: The role of stakeholders in shaping managerial perceptions of CSR in Russia Authors: Kuznetsov, Andrei; Kuznetsova, Olga Abstract: This paper investigates the sources of socially responsible behaviour of firms with reference to a survey of managers of medium and large firms in Russia. We argue that agency-oriented analysis is not a good fit for the institutional environment existing in Russia. Consequently, a meaningful management-stakeholder dialogue acquires particular importance. Our results offer some support to the proposition of a link between the interests of the dominant stakeholder and the interpretation of corporate social responsibility entertained by the management of the firm. However, more data are needed to increase the accuracy of results. Description: Full-text of this article is not available in this e-prints service. This article was originally published following peer-review in European Journal of International Management, published by and copyright Inderscience Publishers. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/109601 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/86238 Title: UK direct investment in the United States: a mode of entry analysis Authors: Nisbet, Peter; Thomas, Wayne; Barrett, Stuart Abstract: This article investigates the reasons underlying the high propensity of UK firms to directly invest in the United States via acquisition and merger. Using a binomial logit model, this study analyses data from 142 firms in five industrial sectors over the period 1984-1994. Together, these sectors account for more than 80% of UK foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sample period. The results highlight the role of diversification in explaining this behaviour. In contrast, the relative lack of evidence to support the role of exchange rates and leverage in influencing the decision to merge/acquire continues to fuel division as to the role of capital market imperfections in determining mode of entry. Description: Full-text of this article is not available in this e-prints service. This article was originally published following peer-review in International Journal of the Economics of Business, published by and copyright Routledge. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/86238 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/86237 Title: Varieties and variability of employee relations approaches in US subsidiaries: country-of-origin effects and the level and type of industry internationalisation Authors: Tüselmann, Heinz; Allen, Matthew; Barrett, Stuart; McDonald, Frank Abstract: This article investigates the relative importance and variability of the country-of-origin effect in employee relations approaches of US subsidiaries within the context of diversity of employee relations patterns in home- and host-country business systems and the influence of important industry forces. It is based on a representative survey of US subsidiaries and indigenous firms in the UK. The cross-sectional comparison with indigenous UK firms confirmed a distinct US country-of-origin imprint in employee relations patterns in US subsidiaries. However, the magnitude of such an effect cautions against assumptions of popular stereotypes and reflects, inter alia, the diversity of employee relations approaches among US parent companies as well as developments in the UK industrial relations landscape over the last decades. The intra-US analysis revealed the importance of both the level and type of industry internationalisation in shaping the strength and nature of the country-of-origin influence. On the basis of the findings, the article highlights lessons to be learned for the study of cross-border policy-transfer issues in MNCs. Description: Full-text of this article is not available in this e-prints service. This article was originally published following peer-review in International Journal of Human Resource Management, published by and copyright Routledge. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/86237 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/84259 Title: Is there evidence to support porter-type cluster policies? Authors: Huang, Qihai; McDonald, Frank; Tsagdis, Dimitrios; Tuselmann, Heinz Abstract: The paper examines the views, often associated with Porter, that clusters with deep collaborative networks and established local supply chains have good performance. The view that good cluster performance is not connected to the industrial sector is also assessed. Data from a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) study on UK clusters are used to assess the impact on performance (employment growth and international competitiveness) of cluster depth, the stage of development of local supply chains, and industrial sector. The results of the analysis of the DTI data on clusters do not provide strong support for Porter-type views on cluster policy. Although established clusters are linked to employment growth, deep clusters are not associated with employment growth or international competitiveness, and clusters in the services, and media, computer-related and biotechnology sectors are more likely than manufacturing clusters to have good performance. Some of the major policy implications of the results are discussed in the light of the literature on the importance of regional, national, and international networks for the performance of clusters. Description: Full-text of this article is not available in this e-prints service. This article was originally published [following peer-review] in Regional Studies, published by and copyright Routledge. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/84259 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z