Unfolding the Intra-organisational Perception Gap in Decision Making

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Zhao, S., Papanastassiou, M., Bassiakos, Y., Sinanis, E. and Pearce, R. 2018. Unfolding the Intra-organisational Perception Gap in Decision Making. in: Castellani, D., Narula, R., Nguyen, Q., Surdu, I. and Walker, J. (ed.) Contemporary Issues in International Business: Institutions, Strategy and Performance Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 171-189
Chapter titleUnfolding the Intra-organisational Perception Gap in Decision Making
AuthorsZhao, S., Papanastassiou, M., Bassiakos, Y., Sinanis, E. and Pearce, R.
Abstract

This chapter explores the dyadic relationship between headquarters and in terms of their perceptions of decision-making loci and associated organisational structure. By comparing the responses of parents of Greek Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and their subsidiaries, we find evidence in favour of a perception gap in terms of decision-making between headquarters and subsidiaries. We argue that future research needs to carefully consider and account for the perception gap and point out the importance of the role of MNE managers in removing such barriers in order to achieve effective decision-making.

Research GroupInternational Business group
Page range171-189
Book titleContemporary Issues in International Business: Institutions, Strategy and Performance
EditorsCastellani, D., Narula, R., Nguyen, Q., Surdu, I. and Walker, J.
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
SeriesThe Academy of International Business
ISBN
Hardcover9783319702193
Publication dates
Online15 Feb 2018
Print01 Jan 2018
Publication process dates
Deposited23 Feb 2018
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
Copyright Statement

This is an author accepted manuscript of a chapter published in Contemporary Issues in International Business: Institutions, Strategy and Performance. The final authenticated version is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70220-9_9

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70220-9_9
LanguageEnglish
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