The International Journal of Global Management Studies has published a study written by IUPUC Business Division faculty member Erica Berte, Ph.D.

The article, “The Impact of Individualism and Collectivism on Firm’s Internal Capabilities and External Networks,” aims to identify the impact of individualism and collectivism in the development of internal capabilities and external networks of Technology Based Start-Up Firms (TBSF). The article also describes a multiple case study with multiple units of analysis. The data were collected through unstructured, in-depth interviews and via a semi-structured questionnaire interview. The data analysis confirmed the assumption that in individualistic cultures it is easier for TBSF to develop internal capabilities than in collectivistic cultures. The study also found that in collectivistic cultures it is easier for TBSF to develop external networks than in individualistic cultures.

The International Journal of Global Management Studies is the flagship journal of the Association of Global Management Studies. The journal welcomes quality articles in the field of Business Management with focus on Global context.

Berte is an assistant professor of Management with the IUPUC Division of Business.