GSRA Position F09-41
What explains the variation in the impact of cultural distance on FDI from developing world?
Faculty Name: Yener Kandogan
Department: School of Management
Campus Address: 3137 WSW
Email: yener@umflint.edu
Phone: 8102376675
Project Description: The literature has long disputed whether national cultural distance increases or decreases the post-acquisition performance of cross-border foreign direct investments (FDI). While there are good arguments on both sides, few tried to explain the variation in this distance's impact, both sign and magnitude, on performance. This paper attempts to explain this variation using national-level FDI data.
Semesters Desired: Fall 2009; Winter 2010
GSRA Position Description: Literature survey, collect data, data processing, data analysis
Specific Day/Time Requirements: None specified
Special Requirements: Background on international business either academic or professional preferred
Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply: Business Administration (MBA)