Flight-Time, Geographical Distance and Related Issues

Lu Chang Peh and Sui Pheng Low
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Lu Chang Peh: SIM University
Sui Pheng Low: National University of Singapore

Chapter Chapter 2 in Organization Design for International Construction Business, 2013, pp 13-36 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter discusses the paradox of the world-flattening effects of globalization and the perpetual influences of geography. It is postulated in this chapter that flight-time can act as a proxy for geographical distance, and that flight-time is a causal factor for other facets of distance, namely cultural distance, administrative distance, geographical distance, gravitational distance, topological distance, economical distance, technological distance, socio-demographical distance, relational or affinity distance, and organizational distance. Organizational distance is further explained by changes, spillages, psychic distance, networks, communications, net cost-benefits, control and friction.

Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment; Geographical Distance; Organizational Distance; Cultural Distance; Entry Mode (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-35164-8_2

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