Managing foreign-base corporations

Minority foreign ownership of Filipino- controlled corporations: An exploratory study

A Tale of Two Corporations: Managing Uncertainty during Organizational Change

Ineffective strategies of communicating about organizational change (e.g., corporate restructuring, mergers, downsizing) are earmarked by the presence of pervasive rumors that flourish in a climate of uncertainty. Using 15 structured field interviews with management and public relations personnel from multinational corporations, this article posits that successful programs of change communicati...

Integrative Systemic Therapy in Foreign Language Learning: A Practical Framework for Managing Foreign Language Listening Anxiety among Iranian EFL Learners

This study aimed at proposing a framework based on Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) for addressing foreign language listening anxiety (FLLA) among Iranian learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The effectiveness of the framework in reducing the levels of FLLA among language learners was investigated when implemented by a therapist as well as by learners independently. To this end, 3...

Managing Foreign R&D Laboratories in China

Local R&D laboratories are traditionally a primary source of information and technology involving local talent and intelligence. This paper focuses on R&D units established by foreign companies in China, investigating their R&D mission, laboratory management, integration with the parent organizations, and overall performance. The research is based on 28 qualitative expert interviews with local ...

Managing Foreign Exchange Risk with Derivatives

This study investigates the foreign exchange risk management program of HDG Inc. (pseudonym), an industry leading manufacturer of durable equipment with sales in more than 50 countries. The analysis relies primarily on a three month field study in the treasury of HDG. Precise examination of factors affecting why and how the firm manages its foreign exchange exposure are explored through the use...