Annotated Bibliography

Research Questions

RQ1: What are the primary cultural characteristics forming Argentinean business environment? (Including management style & communication)

RQ2: How are cultural characteristics related to decision making & strategy formulation in Argentinean businesses?

RQ3: What is the impact of cultural dimensions in regulating organizational behavior?

RQ4: How does the business culture influence the economic development in Argentina?

Annotated Bibliography

In order to address the research questions, the author shall look into the following literature sources.

Helms, M. M., Rodríguez, M. A., de los Ríos, L., & Hargrave, W. B. (2011). Entrepreneurial potential in Argentina: a SWOT analysis. Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal Incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness, 21(3), 269-287. [DOI: 10.1108/10595421111134859].

Summary

In this paper, the authors investigate the macro-environment of Argentina. Also, the scholarly journal examines the cultural attributes, which drive the entrepreneurship decisions & style. The study used SWOT analysis to record the internal & external forces, which influence entrepreneurship in Argentina. The study reflects upon the developing issues for the country's economy as a result of the identified threats. The authors highlighted the potential opportunities in the country's natural resources. Also, they identify the issues pertaining to the capital financing and business initiation procedures. Besides, the paper highlights the business opportunities in tourism & wine industry.

Anna Bengtson, Amjad Hadjikhani, & Anna Ljung (2012). Managing Relationship Development and Crises in Emerging Markets: A Swedish Firm's Relationship Behaviour in Argentina, Progress in International Business Research, 7(1), 421-442. [DOI: 10.1108/S1745-8862(2012)0000007020].

Summary

The study presented a theoretical view for investigating the business environment. The paper discusses the business relationship approach of the business professionals in times of crisis. The journal recorded the findings by presenting the case studies of two companies. The comparison presents a contrast between the Swedish relationship management approaches to that of Argentina. For this reason, the researchers select a Swedish firm against Telefonica of Argentina. The paper discusses varying elements of business relationships like commitment & trust.

Jay R. Schrock, Charlie R. Adams, Joel D. Nicholson, & Tim H. Dodd (2001). Strategic Initiatives in the Argentina Wine Industry, International Journal of Wine Marketing, 13(2), 18-31. [DOI:10.1108/eb008717].

Summary

In this paper, the researchers have investigated the export strategies of the wine industry. The journal explores how the implementation has benefitted the wine manufacturers & wine exporters. The study elaborates the notion of competitive advantage in relation to the export strategies. The research articulates a number of strengths for the wine industry of Argentina. The primary advantage is found to be the low cost of producing wine. The low manufacturing cost enables huge production & supply. Further, the industry expansion is supported by the recent business prospects. The paper presents a descriptive analysis of the strategic decisions, adopted by the wine exporters & manufacturers.

Andrés, Hatum (2006). The Influence of National Business Environment as Shaper of Organizational Action: The Case of Argentina, Management Research: The Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, 4(3), 155 - 168. [DOI: 10.2753/JMR1536-5433040302 ].

Summary

In this paper, the author examines the national features of Argentina, which distinguishes Argentinean environment from other countries. The study employs a multi-dimensional research framework; ...