Developing international business relationships in a Russian context

BERGER, Ron, HERSTEIN, Ram, SILBIGER, Avi and BARNES, Bradley (2017). Developing international business relationships in a Russian context. Management International Review, 57 (3), 441-471.

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Abstract

The collapse of the former Soviet Union has opened up a wealth of business opportunities for companies seeking new markets in the Russian Federation. Despite this, firms intending to do business in Russia have found themselves hampered by cultural differences in business practices and expectations. As Russia integrates into the global economy, understanding such practices and the managerial mindset of business people is crucial for managers who hope to navigate Russia's complex markets. This study draws on the trust literature and adopts quantitative tools to deconstruct the Russian 'Sviazi' system of social capital business networking. We develop a model isolating three dimensions of Sviazi: one an affective or emotional component; the second, a conative component; and the third, a cognitive component. The model provides a useful guide for helping foreign firms to succeed in Russia, while also serving as a basis for further research in the field. Keywords:

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Sheffield Business School Research Institute > International Business, Economics, SMEs and Entrepreneurship
Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Sheffield Business School > Department of Management
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11575-016-0295-6
Page Range:	441-471
Depositing User:	Hilary Ridgway
Date Deposited:	08 Aug 2016 10:16
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 06:55
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/13131

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