Why and how might firms respond strategically to violent conflict?

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Oetzel, Jennifer; Getz, Kathleen
• 署名单位: American University; Loyola University Chicago
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0047-2506
• DOI: 10.1057/jibs.2011.50
• 发表日期: 2012
• 页码: 166-186
• 关键词: primary data source; survey method; Multiple regression analysis; nonmarket strategy; Political strategies; business and society

摘要

The aim of this study is to investigate factors - specifically stakeholder pressures - that may affect the likelihood that firms will respond to violent conflict. Survey and archival data on respondents from 471 multinational and local firms operating in 80 countries were used to explore these issues. Key findings include: (1) local stakeholder pressure is associated with the likelihood that firms will respond directly to violent conflict, collaborating with other organizations or working alone when doing so; and (2) international stakeholder pressure is associated with the likelihood that firms will respond indirectly to violent conflict, collaborating with other organizations or working alone. Journal of International Business Studies (2012) 43, 166-186. doi:10.1057/jibs.2011.50