Capitalizing on massive sentiment diffusion and mobilization aided by mass media and
social media nowadays, we introduce a general theory of host country sentiments to …

Existing research offers limited understanding of how foreign acquirers enhance their
chance of success in cross-border acquisition (CBA) deals. Engaging and extending …

Abstract Research Summary Building on the cognitive view of stakeholder evaluation, we
propose that multinational corporations'(MNCs') socially irresponsible acts transcend …

While the literature has generated impressive insights on why emerging market
multinationals enterprises (EMNEs) select certain foreign locations over others, we still lack …

Although cross-border acquisitions (CBAs) are prevalent, many such acquisitions fail to
complete. This challenge is even more profound for emerging market MNEs (EMNEs) …

We build on previous research on the behavioral theory of the firm to examine the
relationship between performance shortfalls and internationalization. We start from existing …

This article draws on the cultural friction perspective to study the performance implications of
cultural distance (CD) in international joint ventures (IJVs). In particular, I theorize about the …

A growing body of research in economics focuses on whether cultural differences in social
norms affect economic outcomes. Here we examine how differences in the strength of social …

We study how, when target firms are engaged in strategic alliances, the ambiguity
surrounding an acquisition's anticipated synergies influences investors' reactions to …

Using bibliometric techniques, the author analyzes a dataset of 276 articles on cross-border
mergers and acquisitions (CBMAs) published in 13 management and international business …