04328nam 22007575 450 991025492140332120251113195435.09783319621937331962193910.1007/978-3-319-62193-7(CKB)4100000000587005(DE-He213)978-3-319-62193-7(MiAaPQ)EBC5049871(PPN)222238720(Perlego)3497948(EXLCZ)99410000000058700520170918d2017 u| 0engurnn|008mamaatxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierCultural Distance in International Ventures Exploring Perceptions of European and Chinese Managers /by Katiuscia Vaccarini, Francesca Spigarelli, Ernesto Tavoletti, Christoph Lattemann1st ed. 2017.Cham :Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,2017.1 online resource (VIII, 149 p.) Palgrave pivot9783319621920 3319621920 Includes bibliographical references and index.1. Introduction -- 2. Psychic Distance and FDI: The Case of China -- 3. A Social Psychological Perspective on the Perceptions of Cultural Differences -- 4. European Entry Decisions in China: The Role of Cultural Perceptions -- 5. Chinese FDI and Psychic Distance Perceptions in the German Renewable Energy Sector -- 6. Summary Conclusions.'This original book addresses the important issue of cultural distance and provides insights for the sustainable development of both the green technology industry and international collaboration. It does so with a multidisciplinary perspective and uses the cases of two highly relevant regions. It is a must-read for scholars and practitioners interested in the role of culture in Sino-European relations and green technology.’ —Vasyl Taras, Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA This book uses the concepts of both cultural and psychic distance to analyse managers’ perceptions in international business settings, with a specific focus on European and Chinese ventures in the green technology industry. The key concept of ‘distance’ refers to the variations of cultures, languages, business practices, policies and regulations that distinguish different countries. Offering empirical case studies and theoretical refinements on how scholars canconceptualise and operationalise the psychic distance construct, the authors provide a comprehensive examination of European foreign direct investment (FDI) to China and Chinese FDI to Europe. Contributing to the Marie Curie scheme, Partnering Opportunities between Europe and China in the Renewable Energy and Environmental iNdustries (POREEN), this book is an invaluable read for managers and practitioners.Palgrave pivot.Diversity in the workplaceBusinessAsiaStrategic planningLeadershipProject managementOperations researchCross-Cultural ManagementAsian BusinessBusiness Strategy and LeadershipProject ManagementOperations Research and Decision TheoryDiversity in the workplace.Business.Asia.Strategic planning.Leadership.Project management.Operations research.Cross-Cultural Management.Asian Business.Business Strategy and Leadership.Project Management.Operations Research and Decision Theory.650Vaccarini Katiusciaauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut894159Spigarelli Francescaauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/autTavoletti Ernestoauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/autLattemann Christophauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/autBOOK9910254921403321Cultural Distance in International Ventures1997336UNINA