Influence of national culture on FDI
Abstract
This research seeks to empirically test the influence of the uncertainty avoidance Hofstede's dimension and trust on the choice of the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI). The results obtained suggest that the flow of FDI is better in countries with lower levels of uncertainty avoidance and high levels of trust, as suggested in the hypotheses. A third hypothesis proposes that the relationship between trust and FDI could become impaired when uncertainty avoidance increases. The outcomes aim to show how the important role of culture can significantly influence the choice of entry into a new country.
Table of contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Literature Review 5
3. Research Design & Methodology 6
4. Data analysis & expected results 7
5. Timetable 7
6. Limitations 7
7. References 8
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1. Introduction
In our globalized world managing business operations across cross-country boundaries has become one of the largest challenges for international business.
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