This paper presents the most comprehensive review and meta-analysis of the literature on
cultural distance and firm internationalization to date. We analyze the effects of cultural …

Internationalization of R&D and innovation by multinational enterprises (MNEs) has
undergone a gradual and comprehensive change in perspective over the past 50 years …

Family firms are often portrayed as an important yet conservative form of organization that is
reluctant to invest in innovation; however, simultaneously, evidence has shown that family …

Abstract Family-controlled firms (FCFs)'prevalence, strategies, and performance differ across
countries. We explain these differences through the lens of informal institutions, suggesting …

We study conflicting arguments and empirical findings of the socioemotional wealth (SEW)-
family firm performance relationship using meta-analysis. We add to the debate by …

Since the implementation of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX), a plethora of research has
examined financial experts' monitoring on audit committees of financial reporting quality …

We propose that the mixed findings of research on the internationalization-performance (IP)
relationship reflect its failure to adequately consider the moderating role of firms' home …

International joint ventures (IJVs) are an important type of international strategic alliance
(ISA) and have been studied by scholars for decades, resulting in a plethora of empirical …

Numerous studies have examined the impact of international diversification on firm
performance. However, the literature is characterised by inconsistent findings, suggesting …

Literature reviews help summarize the field of a research area and identify gaps to be
addressed as part of a future research agenda. Many types of literature reviews can be …