Family influences in the internationalization of the top 1,000 Taiwanese enterprises: Enduring relationships with stakeholders do count

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the moderating effects of employee commitment, customer loyalty and corporate reputation on the relationship between family influence and international expansion.

Design/methodology/approach

A cross-national research design was conducted using both survey and secondary data of 119 firms taken from the top 1,000 Taiwanese enterprises.

Findings

This study found moderating effects in the positive impact of family influence on international expansion. Specifically, the study found the relationship between family influence and international expansion stronger for companies with greater relational support from employees, customers and the public.

Research limitations/implications

Multi-level data collection and a longitudinal research design in future research could help in further understanding the relationships between the variables in this study.

Practical implications

This paper suggests that family business should establish enduring relationship with their employees and customers and have a plan to improve family reputation that will benefit international market expansion.

Originality/value

This study draws on the relational perspective to investigate how family influence results in different international expansion.

Citation

Wei, Y.-C. and Tsao, C.-W. (2019), "Family influences in the internationalization of the top 1,000 Taiwanese enterprises: Enduring relationships with stakeholders do count", Chinese Management Studies, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 128-145. https://doi.org/10.1108/CMS-05-2018-0525