FDI, Institutional Quality, and Bribery: An Empirical Examination in China
This study attempts to identify the key factors inhibiting the bribery practices of multinational enterprise (MNE) subsidiaries directed at local managers in China. During the experiment, this study employs an institutional theory, identifies primary determinants on the phenomenon, and compares the...
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doaj-ae2f1b345f10411699ea620da0dd2da82020-11-25T01:54:18ZengMDPI AGSustainability2071-10502019-07-011115402310.3390/su11154023su11154023FDI, Institutional Quality, and Bribery: An Empirical Examination in ChinaKum-Sik Oh0Yeon-Sik Ryu1Division of Undeclared and Exploratory Majors, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, KoreaSchool of Business Management, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, KoreaThis study attempts to identify the key factors inhibiting the bribery practices of multinational enterprise (MNE) subsidiaries directed at local managers in China. During the experiment, this study employs an institutional theory, identifies primary determinants on the phenomenon, and compares the main components between old versus young subsidiaries. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey and both regression and spearman rank order correlation analyses were used as statistical techniques. Through the analyses, we found that a cognitive pillar is a crucial element contributing to the inhibition of bribery practices, the enhancement of institutional quality, and the promotion of sustainable development in the emerging economy. We expect that the results will provide useful implications for MNE managers planning to invest in China and for policy makers enacting institutional environments.https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/15/4023foreign direct investmentinstitutional theorybriberyemerging economysustainability in China |
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FDI, Institutional Quality, and Bribery: An Empirical Examination in China |
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FDI, Institutional Quality, and Bribery: An Empirical Examination in China |
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FDI, Institutional Quality, and Bribery: An Empirical Examination in China |
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This study attempts to identify the key factors inhibiting the bribery practices of multinational enterprise (MNE) subsidiaries directed at local managers in China. During the experiment, this study employs an institutional theory, identifies primary determinants on the phenomenon, and compares the main components between old versus young subsidiaries. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey and both regression and spearman rank order correlation analyses were used as statistical techniques. Through the analyses, we found that a cognitive pillar is a crucial element contributing to the inhibition of bribery practices, the enhancement of institutional quality, and the promotion of sustainable development in the emerging economy. We expect that the results will provide useful implications for MNE managers planning to invest in China and for policy makers enacting institutional environments. |
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foreign direct investment institutional theory bribery emerging economy sustainability in China |
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