Advances in Interdisciplinary Studies of Work Teams, 2000
Page 1. RECONSIDERING OUR TEAM EFFECTIVENESS MODELS: A CALL FOR AN INTEGRATIVE PARADIGM Huub JM R... more Page 1. RECONSIDERING OUR TEAM EFFECTIVENESS MODELS: A CALL FOR AN INTEGRATIVE PARADIGM Huub JM Ruel ABSTRACT Within the field of work and organizational psychology, team research has received ...
One of the major developments impacting the current era is the dynamic advancement
in information... more One of the major developments impacting the current era is the dynamic advancement in information technology (IT). It has affected the way economic activities are being undertaken, for example, the emergence of e-business, as well as the way diplomacy is being conducted, the emergence of cyber diplomacy or digital diplomacy. However, thedynamics in IT has also influenced the interaction between the economy and diplomacy, entering the territory of economic and commercial diplomacy in many ways. Research has been relatively slow to analyse and understand the way the dynamic developments in IT relate to the interaction between the economy and diplomacy. This special issue aims to contribute to boosting the discussion and inspiring research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and IT.
This is a guide for a course on Business Diplomacy. This guide was the basis for the Business Dip... more This is a guide for a course on Business Diplomacy. This guide was the basis for the Business Diplomacy Course at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. It was developed by and under the supervision of Huub Ruel, professor of International Business at WH UoAS - The Netherlands.
Invitation to join/pre-register 1st Intl Conference on Business Diplomacy - 4 December - The Neth... more Invitation to join/pre-register 1st Intl Conference on Business Diplomacy - 4 December - The Netherlands.
1st international conference on Business Diplomacy - December 4th - The Netherlands - Call for ex... more 1st international conference on Business Diplomacy - December 4th - The Netherlands - Call for extended abstracts.Conference theme: Global legitimacy challenges for international business and strategic business diplomacy. Due date: August 31st.
A new study conducted by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences - research group International... more A new study conducted by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences - research group International Business found a significant positive relationship between the quality of the preparation for, the program of, and the follow up after a trade mission and trade mission outcomes. The sample set was small (N=51) however. Therefore the result is just an initial indication that this relationship may exist. New research will follow up on this.
Hoe internationaal is de Twentse economie? Het lectoraat International Business van Windesheim br... more Hoe internationaal is de Twentse economie? Het lectoraat International Business van Windesheim bracht het in kaart.
Invitation: MNCs in a geopolitically dynamic world: business diplomacy competencies in practice. ... more Invitation: MNCs in a geopolitically dynamic world: business diplomacy competencies in practice. Seminar - 12 December 2014 - Egmont Palace - Brussels Organisers: Clingendael, Univ. of Ghent, Windesheim Univ of Applies Sciences
This paper is the introduction to a special issue on Business Diplomacy for The Hague Journal of ... more This paper is the introduction to a special issue on Business Diplomacy for The Hague Journal of Diplomacy. It defines business diplomacy, it describes the context of and the need for business diplomacy by international firms. Furthermore, it presents short introductions to the articles included in the special issue.
Important Dates: Full paper submissions deadline: 15 July, 2014 - Notification to authors: 15 Aug... more Important Dates: Full paper submissions deadline: 15 July, 2014 - Notification to authors: 15 August, 2014 - Revision deadline: 15 September, 2014 - Acceptance notification: 15 October, 2014
"Digital channels and technologies play an increasingly important role in a global economy where diplomacy is often the liaison between business, governments and non-governmental organisations.
The traditional diplomatic actors, nation-states, have seen new actors entering the international diplomacy arena, such as multinational enterprises (MNCs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), regional and local governments, multilateral organisations, and other international interest groups. They all claim stakes in today's global economy, and all are using digital channels including social media to express views, build reputations and reach out to and interact with the public. For example, MNCs use digital channels to build and secure their corporate image and to stay in touch with international stakeholders, and governments use digital channels to increase transparency and defend policy choices.
Digital communication channels are being used for commercial diplomacy too, and are already playing an important role, most often as a way to send information. For example, national governments reach out to businesses to inform them about upcoming export promotion programmes and trade missions to join. But what about virtual trade missions, business partner match-making and partner search? This manner of commercial diplomacy has not yet been explored seriously.
Furthermore, MNCs use digital communication channels for business diplomacy purposes, to establish long-term relationships with foreign governments, NGOs and interest groups, to build legitimacy, and to sustain a 'license to operate' in foreign markets (Ruël, et al. 2012). Social media and platforms have become major outlets for presenting the good intentions of a company, to get embedded in communities, to reach out and to be transparent for international stakeholders.
Research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels is still in its infancy. This needs to change as the role of digital communication channels in the global economy is already significant, and is still growing.
This special issue aims to fill this gap by contributing to an expansion of the body of knowledge on the relationship between the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age.
Subject Coverage
In order to explore the possibilities of digital communication channels for the economy and diplomacy, to expand our understanding of the relationships between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication, and to improve our understanding of how the future of the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels may develop, this issue calls for papers that address the following list of questions (not exhaustive):
How do we conceptualise and theorise the relationship between diplomacy and the economy in a highly digitised global economy?
How do the economy and diplomacy support each other via digital communication channels?
What are the risks of linking economic and diplomatic aims via digital communication channels?
How do MNCs, governments and NGOs use digital communication channels to reach out to stakeholders?
What are the challenges that lie ahead for the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age?
Notes for Prospective Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper has been completely re-written and if appropriate written permissions have been obtained from any copyright holders of the original paper).
All papers are refereed through a peer review process.
All papers must be submitted online. To submit a paper, please read our Submitting articles page.
The US federal procurement market is the largest procurement market in the world. Therefore, it i... more The US federal procurement market is the largest procurement market in the world. Therefore, it is an attractive market for foreign companies to enter. Existing literature indicates the success factors and barriers for public procurement market entry in general, however not for the US procurement market. To get an in-depth understanding of the US federal procurement market entry process for foreign companies, an expert study was conducted, involving successful foreign companies, procurement market entry consultants, and US government officials. The findings indicate that company-specific factors and product-specific factors can be labeled as “qualifiers,” while relational factors can be labeled “winners.”
One powerful public support instrument to support the economic interests abroad is via commercial... more One powerful public support instrument to support the economic interests abroad is via commercial diplomacy (CD). CD is practice gaining more importance in today's economy, but is poorly addressed in research. The available existing research, however, lack detail on the beneficiary perspective and the value-added function of CD, let alone specific enterprises to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study contributes to the field of CD by identifying the determinants of the value of CD from an SME (beneficiary) perspective. Out of a random sample of 450 SMEs contacted, 115 of them agreed to fill out a scale-based questionnaire and answer to open questions in the questionnaire. The results demonstrate that the perceived service quality by SMEs of CD influences the overall value SMEs attach to CD. No evidence was found in support of the hypothesis that institutional environment of a host country is negatively related to the value SMEs attach to CD. But we found a negative relationship between the international experience of an SME and the overall value SMEs attach to CD, and a positive relationship between the extent of having foreign public customers and the overall value attached to CD by SMEs. Opposite to what existing literature suggests, smaller SMEs do not attach more value to CD services. Also, for the business network we did not find evidence that SMEs with an established business network attach less value to CD. We did, however, find evidence that SMEs with an established business network attach less value to partner search services. Suggestions for further research are provided.
Commercial diplomacy within the EU is currently a matter for the individual EU member states (MS)... more Commercial diplomacy within the EU is currently a matter for the individual EU member states (MS). This results in different policies and practices. But to what extent do they really differ? This chapter presents the results of a comparative study on EU MS commercial diplomacy policies and practices. The policy goals and practices of all 27 MS were assessed via document analysis and interviews with commercial diplomats. The findings show considerable differences in terms of the responsible ministry, the policy focus, the network of foreign posts and the work performed at the foreign post. However, countries that entered the EU first seem to have similar commercial diplomacy policy and practices characteristics, as do the countries that entered the EU after 2003. Furthermore, the results of statistical tests show that countries that entered first are similar in size, wealth, share of EU trade, number of embassies inside the EU, number of employees at the foreign post and the activism of the foreign post. These similarities apply as well for the countries that entered the EU after 2003. Overall, this study concludes that home country characteristics (size, culture, government), host country characteristics (institutions, culture, regime) and the relationship between a home country and a host country affect the commercial diplomacy policies and practices.
Advances in Interdisciplinary Studies of Work Teams, 2000
Page 1. RECONSIDERING OUR TEAM EFFECTIVENESS MODELS: A CALL FOR AN INTEGRATIVE PARADIGM Huub JM R... more Page 1. RECONSIDERING OUR TEAM EFFECTIVENESS MODELS: A CALL FOR AN INTEGRATIVE PARADIGM Huub JM Ruel ABSTRACT Within the field of work and organizational psychology, team research has received ...
One of the major developments impacting the current era is the dynamic advancement
in information... more One of the major developments impacting the current era is the dynamic advancement in information technology (IT). It has affected the way economic activities are being undertaken, for example, the emergence of e-business, as well as the way diplomacy is being conducted, the emergence of cyber diplomacy or digital diplomacy. However, thedynamics in IT has also influenced the interaction between the economy and diplomacy, entering the territory of economic and commercial diplomacy in many ways. Research has been relatively slow to analyse and understand the way the dynamic developments in IT relate to the interaction between the economy and diplomacy. This special issue aims to contribute to boosting the discussion and inspiring research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and IT.
This is a guide for a course on Business Diplomacy. This guide was the basis for the Business Dip... more This is a guide for a course on Business Diplomacy. This guide was the basis for the Business Diplomacy Course at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. It was developed by and under the supervision of Huub Ruel, professor of International Business at WH UoAS - The Netherlands.
Invitation to join/pre-register 1st Intl Conference on Business Diplomacy - 4 December - The Neth... more Invitation to join/pre-register 1st Intl Conference on Business Diplomacy - 4 December - The Netherlands.
1st international conference on Business Diplomacy - December 4th - The Netherlands - Call for ex... more 1st international conference on Business Diplomacy - December 4th - The Netherlands - Call for extended abstracts.Conference theme: Global legitimacy challenges for international business and strategic business diplomacy. Due date: August 31st.
A new study conducted by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences - research group International... more A new study conducted by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences - research group International Business found a significant positive relationship between the quality of the preparation for, the program of, and the follow up after a trade mission and trade mission outcomes. The sample set was small (N=51) however. Therefore the result is just an initial indication that this relationship may exist. New research will follow up on this.
Hoe internationaal is de Twentse economie? Het lectoraat International Business van Windesheim br... more Hoe internationaal is de Twentse economie? Het lectoraat International Business van Windesheim bracht het in kaart.
Invitation: MNCs in a geopolitically dynamic world: business diplomacy competencies in practice. ... more Invitation: MNCs in a geopolitically dynamic world: business diplomacy competencies in practice. Seminar - 12 December 2014 - Egmont Palace - Brussels Organisers: Clingendael, Univ. of Ghent, Windesheim Univ of Applies Sciences
This paper is the introduction to a special issue on Business Diplomacy for The Hague Journal of ... more This paper is the introduction to a special issue on Business Diplomacy for The Hague Journal of Diplomacy. It defines business diplomacy, it describes the context of and the need for business diplomacy by international firms. Furthermore, it presents short introductions to the articles included in the special issue.
Important Dates: Full paper submissions deadline: 15 July, 2014 - Notification to authors: 15 Aug... more Important Dates: Full paper submissions deadline: 15 July, 2014 - Notification to authors: 15 August, 2014 - Revision deadline: 15 September, 2014 - Acceptance notification: 15 October, 2014
"Digital channels and technologies play an increasingly important role in a global economy where diplomacy is often the liaison between business, governments and non-governmental organisations.
The traditional diplomatic actors, nation-states, have seen new actors entering the international diplomacy arena, such as multinational enterprises (MNCs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), regional and local governments, multilateral organisations, and other international interest groups. They all claim stakes in today's global economy, and all are using digital channels including social media to express views, build reputations and reach out to and interact with the public. For example, MNCs use digital channels to build and secure their corporate image and to stay in touch with international stakeholders, and governments use digital channels to increase transparency and defend policy choices.
Digital communication channels are being used for commercial diplomacy too, and are already playing an important role, most often as a way to send information. For example, national governments reach out to businesses to inform them about upcoming export promotion programmes and trade missions to join. But what about virtual trade missions, business partner match-making and partner search? This manner of commercial diplomacy has not yet been explored seriously.
Furthermore, MNCs use digital communication channels for business diplomacy purposes, to establish long-term relationships with foreign governments, NGOs and interest groups, to build legitimacy, and to sustain a 'license to operate' in foreign markets (Ruël, et al. 2012). Social media and platforms have become major outlets for presenting the good intentions of a company, to get embedded in communities, to reach out and to be transparent for international stakeholders.
Research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels is still in its infancy. This needs to change as the role of digital communication channels in the global economy is already significant, and is still growing.
This special issue aims to fill this gap by contributing to an expansion of the body of knowledge on the relationship between the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age.
Subject Coverage
In order to explore the possibilities of digital communication channels for the economy and diplomacy, to expand our understanding of the relationships between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication, and to improve our understanding of how the future of the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels may develop, this issue calls for papers that address the following list of questions (not exhaustive):
How do we conceptualise and theorise the relationship between diplomacy and the economy in a highly digitised global economy?
How do the economy and diplomacy support each other via digital communication channels?
What are the risks of linking economic and diplomatic aims via digital communication channels?
How do MNCs, governments and NGOs use digital communication channels to reach out to stakeholders?
What are the challenges that lie ahead for the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age?
Notes for Prospective Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper has been completely re-written and if appropriate written permissions have been obtained from any copyright holders of the original paper).
All papers are refereed through a peer review process.
All papers must be submitted online. To submit a paper, please read our Submitting articles page.
The US federal procurement market is the largest procurement market in the world. Therefore, it i... more The US federal procurement market is the largest procurement market in the world. Therefore, it is an attractive market for foreign companies to enter. Existing literature indicates the success factors and barriers for public procurement market entry in general, however not for the US procurement market. To get an in-depth understanding of the US federal procurement market entry process for foreign companies, an expert study was conducted, involving successful foreign companies, procurement market entry consultants, and US government officials. The findings indicate that company-specific factors and product-specific factors can be labeled as “qualifiers,” while relational factors can be labeled “winners.”
One powerful public support instrument to support the economic interests abroad is via commercial... more One powerful public support instrument to support the economic interests abroad is via commercial diplomacy (CD). CD is practice gaining more importance in today's economy, but is poorly addressed in research. The available existing research, however, lack detail on the beneficiary perspective and the value-added function of CD, let alone specific enterprises to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study contributes to the field of CD by identifying the determinants of the value of CD from an SME (beneficiary) perspective. Out of a random sample of 450 SMEs contacted, 115 of them agreed to fill out a scale-based questionnaire and answer to open questions in the questionnaire. The results demonstrate that the perceived service quality by SMEs of CD influences the overall value SMEs attach to CD. No evidence was found in support of the hypothesis that institutional environment of a host country is negatively related to the value SMEs attach to CD. But we found a negative relationship between the international experience of an SME and the overall value SMEs attach to CD, and a positive relationship between the extent of having foreign public customers and the overall value attached to CD by SMEs. Opposite to what existing literature suggests, smaller SMEs do not attach more value to CD services. Also, for the business network we did not find evidence that SMEs with an established business network attach less value to CD. We did, however, find evidence that SMEs with an established business network attach less value to partner search services. Suggestions for further research are provided.
Commercial diplomacy within the EU is currently a matter for the individual EU member states (MS)... more Commercial diplomacy within the EU is currently a matter for the individual EU member states (MS). This results in different policies and practices. But to what extent do they really differ? This chapter presents the results of a comparative study on EU MS commercial diplomacy policies and practices. The policy goals and practices of all 27 MS were assessed via document analysis and interviews with commercial diplomats. The findings show considerable differences in terms of the responsible ministry, the policy focus, the network of foreign posts and the work performed at the foreign post. However, countries that entered the EU first seem to have similar commercial diplomacy policy and practices characteristics, as do the countries that entered the EU after 2003. Furthermore, the results of statistical tests show that countries that entered first are similar in size, wealth, share of EU trade, number of embassies inside the EU, number of employees at the foreign post and the activism of the foreign post. These similarities apply as well for the countries that entered the EU after 2003. Overall, this study concludes that home country characteristics (size, culture, government), host country characteristics (institutions, culture, regime) and the relationship between a home country and a host country affect the commercial diplomacy policies and practices.
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in information technology (IT). It has affected the way economic activities are being undertaken, for example, the emergence of e-business, as well as the way diplomacy is being conducted, the emergence of cyber diplomacy or digital diplomacy. However, thedynamics in IT has also influenced the interaction between the economy and diplomacy,
entering the territory of economic and commercial diplomacy in many ways. Research has been relatively slow to analyse and understand the way the dynamic developments in IT relate to the interaction between the economy and diplomacy. This special issue aims to contribute to boosting the discussion and inspiring research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and IT.
Organisers: Clingendael, Univ. of Ghent, Windesheim Univ of Applies Sciences
"Digital channels and technologies play an increasingly important role in a global economy where diplomacy is often the liaison between business, governments and non-governmental organisations.
The traditional diplomatic actors, nation-states, have seen new actors entering the international diplomacy arena, such as multinational enterprises (MNCs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), regional and local governments, multilateral organisations, and other international interest groups. They all claim stakes in today's global economy, and all are using digital channels including social media to express views, build reputations and reach out to and interact with the public. For example, MNCs use digital channels to build and secure their corporate image and to stay in touch with international stakeholders, and governments use digital channels to increase transparency and defend policy choices.
Digital communication channels are being used for commercial diplomacy too, and are already playing an important role, most often as a way to send information. For example, national governments reach out to businesses to inform them about upcoming export promotion programmes and trade missions to join. But what about virtual trade missions, business partner match-making and partner search? This manner of commercial diplomacy has not yet been explored seriously.
Furthermore, MNCs use digital communication channels for business diplomacy purposes, to establish long-term relationships with foreign governments, NGOs and interest groups, to build legitimacy, and to sustain a 'license to operate' in foreign markets (Ruël, et al. 2012). Social media and platforms have become major outlets for presenting the good intentions of a company, to get embedded in communities, to reach out and to be transparent for international stakeholders.
Research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels is still in its infancy. This needs to change as the role of digital communication channels in the global economy is already significant, and is still growing.
This special issue aims to fill this gap by contributing to an expansion of the body of knowledge on the relationship between the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age.
Subject Coverage
In order to explore the possibilities of digital communication channels for the economy and diplomacy, to expand our understanding of the relationships between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication, and to improve our understanding of how the future of the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels may develop, this issue calls for papers that address the following list of questions (not exhaustive):
How do we conceptualise and theorise the relationship between diplomacy and the economy in a highly digitised global economy?
How do the economy and diplomacy support each other via digital communication channels?
What are the risks of linking economic and diplomatic aims via digital communication channels?
How do MNCs, governments and NGOs use digital communication channels to reach out to stakeholders?
What are the challenges that lie ahead for the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age?
Notes for Prospective Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper has been completely re-written and if appropriate written permissions have been obtained from any copyright holders of the original paper).
All papers are refereed through a peer review process.
All papers must be submitted online. To submit a paper, please read our Submitting articles page.
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in information technology (IT). It has affected the way economic activities are being undertaken, for example, the emergence of e-business, as well as the way diplomacy is being conducted, the emergence of cyber diplomacy or digital diplomacy. However, thedynamics in IT has also influenced the interaction between the economy and diplomacy,
entering the territory of economic and commercial diplomacy in many ways. Research has been relatively slow to analyse and understand the way the dynamic developments in IT relate to the interaction between the economy and diplomacy. This special issue aims to contribute to boosting the discussion and inspiring research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and IT.
Organisers: Clingendael, Univ. of Ghent, Windesheim Univ of Applies Sciences
"Digital channels and technologies play an increasingly important role in a global economy where diplomacy is often the liaison between business, governments and non-governmental organisations.
The traditional diplomatic actors, nation-states, have seen new actors entering the international diplomacy arena, such as multinational enterprises (MNCs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), regional and local governments, multilateral organisations, and other international interest groups. They all claim stakes in today's global economy, and all are using digital channels including social media to express views, build reputations and reach out to and interact with the public. For example, MNCs use digital channels to build and secure their corporate image and to stay in touch with international stakeholders, and governments use digital channels to increase transparency and defend policy choices.
Digital communication channels are being used for commercial diplomacy too, and are already playing an important role, most often as a way to send information. For example, national governments reach out to businesses to inform them about upcoming export promotion programmes and trade missions to join. But what about virtual trade missions, business partner match-making and partner search? This manner of commercial diplomacy has not yet been explored seriously.
Furthermore, MNCs use digital communication channels for business diplomacy purposes, to establish long-term relationships with foreign governments, NGOs and interest groups, to build legitimacy, and to sustain a 'license to operate' in foreign markets (Ruël, et al. 2012). Social media and platforms have become major outlets for presenting the good intentions of a company, to get embedded in communities, to reach out and to be transparent for international stakeholders.
Research on the relationship between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels is still in its infancy. This needs to change as the role of digital communication channels in the global economy is already significant, and is still growing.
This special issue aims to fill this gap by contributing to an expansion of the body of knowledge on the relationship between the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age.
Subject Coverage
In order to explore the possibilities of digital communication channels for the economy and diplomacy, to expand our understanding of the relationships between the economy, diplomacy and digital communication, and to improve our understanding of how the future of the economy, diplomacy and digital communication channels may develop, this issue calls for papers that address the following list of questions (not exhaustive):
How do we conceptualise and theorise the relationship between diplomacy and the economy in a highly digitised global economy?
How do the economy and diplomacy support each other via digital communication channels?
What are the risks of linking economic and diplomatic aims via digital communication channels?
How do MNCs, governments and NGOs use digital communication channels to reach out to stakeholders?
What are the challenges that lie ahead for the economy and diplomacy in the digital communication age?
Notes for Prospective Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper has been completely re-written and if appropriate written permissions have been obtained from any copyright holders of the original paper).
All papers are refereed through a peer review process.
All papers must be submitted online. To submit a paper, please read our Submitting articles page.
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