Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the dimensions of national identity and cross border business focus for six different nationalities in a Middle Eastern work environment. Data were collected from 213 employees working in educational institutions, medical and oil related organizations in United Arab Emirates. Factor analysis was used to determine the underlying factor structures of National Identity and Cross border Business focus. The results demonstrated that the most significant demographic variables affecting National Identity and Cross Border Business Focus were age, level of education, industry and religion and the less significant were gender, country of origin and nationality. This paper contributes to knowledge on national identity and augments explanation on cross border business focus of both expatriates and nationals. Implications, limitations and directions for future research are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | EIBA 2013 |
Subtitle of host publication | Transnational firms, markets and institutions |
Place of Publication | Belgium |
Publisher | EIBA |
Pages | 1-34 |
Number of pages | 34 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | European International Business Academy (EIBA) Annual Conference - Brennan, Germany, Germany Duration: 12 Dec 2013 → 14 Dec 2013 http://eiba2013.eiba.org/www.eiba2013.org/index.html |
Conference
Conference | European International Business Academy (EIBA) Annual Conference |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
Period | 12/12/13 → 14/12/13 |
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