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

摘要

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