Informal Networks in International Business

Author:   Sven Horak (St. John’s University, USA)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
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Pages:   264
Publication Date:   05 August 2022
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Author:   Sven Horak (St. John’s University, USA)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.505kg
ISBN:  

9781839828799


ISBN 10:   183982879
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   05 August 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
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PART I: Emerging Theories, Concepts, Observations Chapter 1. Informal Networks: Concepts, Constructs, Emerging Theories; Sven Horak Chapter 2. Transitioning from Strong Ties to Weak Ties in Emerging Economies; Mike W. Peng and Grace T. Peng Chapter 3. A Liability or an Asset of Foreignness? Theorizing on Informal Networks in International Business; Jong Min Lee and Yongsun Paik Chapter 4. Diaspora networks?; Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan Chapter 5. Informal Transactional/Effectual Networks and Entrepreneurial Innovation in Response to Uncertainty: A View on the Global Insurance Industry; Nico A. Scordis PART II: Informal Network Constructs Chapter 6. China - The Persistent Power of Guanxi in Transitional China; Yanjie Bian Chapter 7. South Korea - Korea: Yongo 2.0, Global Inmaek, and Network Multiplexity; Sven Horak and Jong Gyu Park Chapter 8. Arab World - Conceptual Complexity and Cultural Embeddedness of Wasta in the Middle East; Fawaz Baddar Alhussan and Faten Baddar AL-Husan Chapter 9. Russia – Informal Networks in the Russian Business Context: The Case of Russian Multinationals’ Political Connections; Andrei Panibratov, Snejina Michailova, and Marina Latukha Chapter 10. Brazil - Informal Practices in Brazil: Insights form the Brazilian Jeitinho; Cláudio V. Torres and Thiago G. Nascimento Chapter 11. Denmark - Expatriate Social Network Formation in Denmark: Challenges of Developing Informal Ties Locally; Marian van Bakel Chapter 12. United States - Old Boy Networks at Work in the United States; Chao Liu and Steve McDonald PART III: Perspectives and Implications Chapter 13. Networking in a Global Context: Ethical Dilemmas; Sven Horak, Daniel J. McCarthy, and Sheila M. Puffer Chapter 14. Wasta as an Example of Informal Social Networks in Emerging Markets: Research Status and Suggestions for Future Directions; David Weir and Sa'ad Ali

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Sven Horak is an Associate Professor and Director of the Global Management Program at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John’s University in New York City. He works in the field of global management and organization, specializing in informal networking, leadership, and ethics. He has held visiting positions at The University of Tokyo, Pennsylvania State University, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, and others. Sven holds a Ph.D. in Institutional Economics from the Mercator School of Management of the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.

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