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Authors:Andreja JakliÄ?, Slobodan Å?eÅ¡um Pages: 100 - 132 Abstract: We examine the role played by commercial diplomacy in firms' outward internationalisation. Based on interviews with economic counsellors and a comparative case-study analysis of firms entering foreign markets, we explore the antecedents and consequences of commercial diplomacy for foreign market entry. The moderating effects of commercial diplomacy vary with regard to the foreign market's level of institutional development as well as the entry mode. The greatest potential effect is identified in less developed, institutionally and politically less stable countries and while engaging in internalisation-related entry modes. The results also depend on firms' perceptions, the timing of the relationship that is established between firms and counsellors as well as the economic counsellors' capabilities. Commercial diplomacy is important for both recognising and exploiting opportunities in international markets. We discuss the managerial and policy implications and develop propositions for testing in later entry mode research and commercial diplomacy research. Keywords: commercial diplomacy; foreign entry; foreign entry modes; market entry strategy; 'new' new trade policy; economic counsellors; GVC; global value chains; internationalisation; internationalisation strategy; business-government relations; commercial di Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 2 (2019) pp. 100 - 132 PubDate: 2020-04-20T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.106762 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 2 (2020)
Authors:Romana Korez Vide, Vanessa Di Benedetto, Vito Bobek, Tatjana Horvat Pages: 133 - 149 Abstract: The aim of this research is to analyse the development of fair trade and to investigate the challenges and opportunities that might enable fair trade to flourish via sustainable consumption in Brazil. Promotion of sustainable consumption is discussed as the fundamental support to fair trade expansion. We perform a comparative empirical analysis, based on primary data, gathered from consumer e-surveys and expert interviews in Austria and Brazil. The results show significantly lower awareness of Brazilian consumers and many obstacles on the path of Brazilian fair trade advocates toward higher awareness and share of fair trade in this country. Key institutional challenges for supporting fair trade as a mechanism of sustainable consumption promotion are delineated. Keywords: fair trade; price floor; price premium; supply chain; sustainable consumption; certification; promotion; institutional support; Brazil; Austria Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 2 (2019) pp. 133 - 149 PubDate: 2020-04-20T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.106782 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 2 (2020)
Authors:Romana Korez Vide, Vanessa Di Benedetto, Vito Bobek, Tatjana Horvat Pages: 150 - 162 Abstract: Understanding the emerging development in a digital economy is one of the most important features of today's knowledge-based society. The digital economy has created new opportunities and also challenges. Many SMEs have a hard time explaining the true value of their ideas, products, projects, or other important business issues, they need to tackle. Explainer videos represent one of the modern and effective tools to communicate messages with the target audiences in the modern business world. In other words: explainer videos translate complex issues into simple stories, which people enjoy watching. Owing to its many advantages, the purpose of explainer videos can be diverse. Keywords: digital economy; technological change; knowledge-based society; SMEs; video communication; video marketing; explainer video; explainer animation Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 2 (2019) pp. 150 - 162 PubDate: 2020-04-20T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.106765 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 2 (2020)
Authors:Romana Korez Vide, Vanessa Di Benedetto, Vito Bobek, Tatjana Horvat Pages: 163 - 176 Abstract: This paper analyses recent developments in international business and especially in the sphere of economic diplomacy when, at a time of globalisation, it is being shaped and co-created by numerous new stakeholders. We are additionally looking into the role of international law in this regard, in a slightly different perspective as usual, especially international economic law. All these changes are happening in front of our very eyes and are supported by new technologies, especially social media. Additionally, we are again at a very delicate and momentous period of time in terms of international relations. Economic and geostrategic powers are shifting and international businessman and (economic) diplomats often find themselves caught between economic, business, financial, human rights protection and other issues. In this regard it is worth mentioning that the word 'diplomacy' has its roots in the Ancient Greek word 'δίλωμα', the literal meaning of which is 'making a deal with other countries'. In this paper, we claim that economic and business interests (deals) have been, with the support of international economic law, at the core of international (business) activities and especially diplomacy ever since that time. Owing the new media and the proactive role of civil society in the human rights protection field, these 'deals' have just been more visible. Keywords: human rights; economic diplomacy; international business; international economic law Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 2 (2019) pp. 163 - 176 PubDate: 2020-04-20T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.106786 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 2 (2020)
Authors:Tatjana Horvat, Edvarda Krecenbaher, Vito Bobek Pages: 177 - 188 Abstract: The fundamental research question answered by the authors is as follows: Does the legal framework of financial restructuring in Slovenia put the bank, as a creditor, in a worse position than the legal framework in Austria and Croatia? The approach authors have used is a comparative analysis of the key features of the legal frameworks regarding financial restructuring process, whereby the differences in the position of the creditor (bank) according to the Austrian, Croatian and Slovenian legislation were determined. Findings of the research can serve as a reference point for policy makers and as a framework for managing bad loans of banks in the future, as well as a support to management of banks for proactively introducing new approaches to managing risks and reducing bad debts. Keywords: financial restructuring; banks' bad claims; indebtedness; regulations; SME Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 2 (2019) pp. 177 - 188 PubDate: 2020-04-20T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.106783 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 2 (2020)
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