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Drogendijk, Rian
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ul Haq, H., Drogendijk, R. & Blankenburg Holm, D. (2017). Attention in words, not in deeds: Effects of attention dissonance on headquarters-subsidiary communication in multinational corporations. Journal of World Business, 52(1), 111-123
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Attention in words, not in deeds: Effects of attention dissonance on headquarters-subsidiary communication in multinational corporations
2017 (English)In: Journal of World Business, ISSN 1090-9516, E-ISSN 1878-5573, Vol. 52, no 1, p. 111-123Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

We introduce the notion of attention dissonance, where the subsidiary within a headquarter-subsidiary relationship feels that headquarters’ attention at the cognitive level, reflected in its strategic intentions (attention perspective), is not aligned with the routine actions the headquarters performs vis-à-vis the specific subsidiary (attention engagement). Using a comparative case study design, we investigate a European organization with subsidiaries located in both emerging and advanced markets. We show how subsidiaries in the emerging markets face attention dissonance, which impedes their ability to get business opportunities across to headquarters, thereby compromising a necessary condition for realizing economic potential in these emerging markets.

Keywords
Attention; Communication; Business opportunities; Emerging markets; Headquarter-subsidiary relationship
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-305361 (URN)10.1016/j.jwb.2016.10.001 (DOI)000390506700008 ()
Projects
“The frustration of subsidiary managers: communicating business opportunities from the periphery to the headquarters of multinational corporations”
Funder
The Jan Wallander and Tom Hedelius Foundation, P2011-0198:1
Available from: 2016-10-14 Created: 2016-10-14 Last updated: 2024-09-04Bibliographically approved
Blankenburg Holm, D., Drogendijk, R. & ul Haq, H. (2017). Headquarters' attention, subsidiary voice and strategic change in multinational corporations. In: : . Paper presented at Academy of Management (AoM), Atlanta, US.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Headquarters' attention, subsidiary voice and strategic change in multinational corporations
2017 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347697 (URN)
Conference
Academy of Management (AoM), Atlanta, US
Available from: 2018-04-06 Created: 2018-04-06 Last updated: 2018-04-06
ul Haq, H., Blankenburg Holm, D. & Drogendijk, R. (2017). Intra-organizational Communication of Business Ideas. In: Ben Hamida, L. and Lejeune, C (Ed.), Knowledge Transfer in Multinational Companies: Sharing Multiple Perspectives: . Paris: Harmattan
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Intra-organizational Communication of Business Ideas
2017 (English)In: Knowledge Transfer in Multinational Companies: Sharing Multiple Perspectives / [ed] Ben Hamida, L. and Lejeune, C, Paris: Harmattan , 2017Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Paris: Harmattan, 2017
National Category
Economics and Business
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347591 (URN)
Available from: 2018-04-04 Created: 2018-04-04 Last updated: 2018-05-24
Blankenburg Holm, D., Drogendijk, R. & ul Haq, H. (2016). Attention engagement matters: Impact of headquarters’ attention on subsidiary voice.. In: : . Paper presented at European International Business Association (EIBA) in Vienna, Austria.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Attention engagement matters: Impact of headquarters’ attention on subsidiary voice.
2016 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347695 (URN)
Conference
European International Business Association (EIBA) in Vienna, Austria
Available from: 2018-04-06 Created: 2018-04-06 Last updated: 2018-04-06
Blomkvist, K. & Drogendijk, R. (2016). Chinese outward foreign direct investments in Europe. European Journal of International Management, 10(3), 343-358
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Chinese outward foreign direct investments in Europe
2016 (English)In: European Journal of International Management, ISSN 1751-6757, E-ISSN 1751-6765, Vol. 10, no 3, p. 343-358Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper addresses Chinese outward foreign direct investments (OFDI) in Europe. We aim to provide more knowledge on the ongoing research discussion about Chinese OFDI, more specifically, we answer questions about what is driving Chinese firms to invest in Europe, and whether Chinese investment behaviour in Europe differs compared with their investments in other parts of the world. For our empirical study we use data from the 2012 statistical bulletin of Chinese OFDI, 20032012. Our results indicate that European countries generally receive lower levels of investment from Chinese firms compared with other regions of the world. We find, furthermore, that the main motives for Chinese investment in Europe are market seeking and strategic asset seeking, and that there are large differences among European countries in attracting Chinese investments.

Keywords
FDI, China, Europe, EU, Market seeking FDI, Resource seeking FDI, Strategic asset seeking FDI.
National Category
Business Administration Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-240935 (URN)10.1504/EJIM.2016.076242 (DOI)000376371200005 ()
Available from: 2015-01-08 Created: 2015-01-08 Last updated: 2017-12-05Bibliographically approved
Blankenburg Holm, D., Drogendijk, R. & ul Haq, H. (2016). Flying under the radar: minimizing corporate resistance to subsidiary initiatives.. In: : . Paper presented at Strategic Management Society (SMS) Special Conference in Hong Kong, China.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Flying under the radar: minimizing corporate resistance to subsidiary initiatives.
2016 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347694 (URN)
Conference
Strategic Management Society (SMS) Special Conference in Hong Kong, China
Available from: 2018-04-06 Created: 2018-04-06 Last updated: 2018-04-06
Blankenburg Holm, D., Drogendijk, R. & ul Haq, H. (2015). Attention Dissonance in Emerging Market Subsidiaries and Its Effects on Communication in Multinational Corporations.. In: : . Paper presented at Academy of International Business (AIB) in Bangalore, India.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Attention Dissonance in Emerging Market Subsidiaries and Its Effects on Communication in Multinational Corporations.
2015 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347687 (URN)
Conference
Academy of International Business (AIB) in Bangalore, India
Available from: 2018-04-06 Created: 2018-04-06 Last updated: 2018-04-06
Blankenburg Holm, D., Drogendijk, R. & ul Haq, H. (2015). Effects of attention dissonance on communication in multinational corporation.. In: : . Paper presented at European International Business Association (EIBA) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil..
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Effects of attention dissonance on communication in multinational corporation.
2015 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347693 (URN)
Conference
European International Business Association (EIBA) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Available from: 2018-04-06 Created: 2018-04-06 Last updated: 2018-04-06
Blankenburg Holm, D. & Drogendijk, R. (2015). Foreign market entry - exploring and exploiting opportunities (3ed.). In: Vodosek, M. & Den Hartog, D. (Ed.), Wiley Encyclopeida of Management 3rd edition Volume. International management: . John Wiley & Sons
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Foreign market entry - exploring and exploiting opportunities
2015 (English)In: Wiley Encyclopeida of Management 3rd edition Volume. International management / [ed] Vodosek, M. & Den Hartog, D., John Wiley & Sons, 2015, 3Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
John Wiley & Sons, 2015 Edition: 3
National Category
Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347647 (URN)
Available from: 2018-04-05 Created: 2018-04-05 Last updated: 2018-04-05
Blankenburg Holm, D., Drogendijk, R. & ul Haq, H. (2015). How subsidiaries attempt to direct HQ attention to new business opportunities (0ed.). In: van Tudler, R., Verbeke, A & Drogendijk, R. (Ed.), The future of global organizing. International business research.: (pp. 151-175). Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Open this publication in new window or tab >>How subsidiaries attempt to direct HQ attention to new business opportunities
2015 (English)In: The future of global organizing. International business research. / [ed] van Tudler, R., Verbeke, A & Drogendijk, R., Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015, 0, p. 151-175Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015 Edition: 0
National Category
Social Sciences
Research subject
Business Studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-347669 (URN)
Available from: 2018-04-05 Created: 2018-04-05 Last updated: 2018-04-05
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