The Roles of Leadership, Vision, and Empowerment in Born Global Companies

Soma Chhotray (), Olof Sivertsson () and Joakim Tell ()
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Soma Chhotray: Halmstad University
Olof Sivertsson: Halmstad University
Joakim Tell: Halmstad University

Journal of International Entrepreneurship, 2018, vol. 16, issue 1, No 3, 38-57

Abstract: Abstract This article explores the roles of leadership, vision, and empowerment in two Swedish born global companies. Using case studies and interviews with employees and managers, the article examines how managers can lead their companies by creating a vision and empowering their employees. The findings indicate that a company vision should reflect a culture that supports the employees’ daily activities and decisions. A leadership style that features delegation of responsibility and recognition of employee work autonomy empowers employees in a way that can advance the development and internationalization of the born global company, especially in situations when top managers are often away from company headquarters.

Keywords: Born globals; Vision; Leadership; Empowerment; empresas nacidas globales; visión compartida; liderazgo y empoderamiento (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/s10843-017-0201-8

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