Analysis on the Effects of National Cultural Dimension to Alliance Orientation and Firm's Performance

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of national cultural dimension and type of alliance orientation (scanning alliance, utilization alliance) on alliance performance. To analyze this objective, we conducted a survey in target companies which signed partnership and international business. This study reviews various literatures and developed a research model. To examine the research model, we collected data from international companies with partnerships. The study results showed that national culture and type of alliance orientation have a significant effect on the alliance performance. Moreover, it can provide a very meaningful implication where international firms achieve better performance identifying the core competencies between cultural characteristics and alliance orientation suitable for the partnership.