Review of Articles

This article provides a review of five articles related to business strategy, international management, and human resource management. Each article is summarized and analyzed for its purpose, theory, methodology, data analysis, findings, and contribution to the field. The articles cover topics such as strategic management processes, international human resource management, family businesses, international multi-business groups, and international strategy research.

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Table of Contents
Article 1...............................................................................................................................2
Article 2...............................................................................................................................5
Article 3...............................................................................................................................8
Article 4.............................................................................................................................11
Article 5.............................................................................................................................14
References..........................................................................................................................17

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Article 1
Cristiana, P.Z. and Anca, B., 2013. New perspectives on strategic management process.
THE ANNALS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ORADEA, p.1573.
Business Strategy _Assessment 2_ Journal Article Review Template
Title of the Article New perspectives on strategic management process
Date of
Publication/Volume and
Issue
Published in 2013
Author/s Names Pop Zenovia Cristiana and Borza Anca
Purpose: What does the
article set out to do? In
other words what is the
objective of the author?
The authors of the paper aim to discuss the various strengths and
the limitations of the various processes pertaining to the strategic
human resource management. The first section of the article deals
with the necessity of the processes related to the strategic human
resource management. The second part pertains to the different
stages of evolution and the third stage, deals with the areas of
expertise and the shortcomings of the strategic human resource
management process.
Theory: Does the article
use any theoretical
framework related to
Business Strategy? If
yes, explain the
framework briefly. What
The article opens with the concept of the strategic human resource
management. The article discusses the processes incorporated
within the steps that are followed for implementing the strategic
human resource management skills. The article also discusses the
matters pertaining to the implementation of the strategic models

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are the strengths and
weakness of the
framework?
best suited for the firm.
Methodology: What
methodology have the
authors used to collect
data?
Is the article cross
cultural? If yes please
explain why you think it
is cross cultural.
The article deals with strategic human resource management
implementations in case studies that had taken place in the global
business activities. The article in discussion is majorly based on
the case studies that are existent in the concerned field.
The article in consideration might not referred to as a cross-
cultural one since it deals with the advantages and the
disadvantages of the various processes of strategic human resource
management.
Data Analysis: How was
the data analyzed? In
other words what
statistical tools were
used?
The collected data was analyzed qualitatively. The major source
for the collection of the data was the case study that the authors
had selected for the completion of the analysis
Findings and conclusion
What were the findings
and conclusion draw
from the article?
The article concludes that the concerns should focus on the
strategies to be implemented. The article opines that the decisions
should be summed up in order to implement the measures that
assist the systemization of the organization.
How did the article
contribute to the theories
and concepts of Business
The article helps the concerned reader to have a clear
understanding of the concepts incorporated in the strategic human
resource management.

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Strategy?

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Article 2
Fan, D., Zhang, M.M. and Zhu, C.J., 2013. International human resource management
strategies of Chinese multinationals operating abroad. Asia Pacific Business Review, 19(4),
pp.526-541.
Business Strategy _Assessment 2_ Journal Article Review Template
Title of the Article International human resource management strategies of Chinese
multinationals operating abroad.
Date of
Publication/Volume and
Issue
Published in 2013
Volume number – 19
Issue number – 4
Author/s Names Di Fan, Mike Mingqiong Zhang and Cherrie Jiuhua Zhu
Purpose: What does the
article set out to do? In
other words what is the
objective of the author?
The article tends to analyze the two factors that are considered to
be responsible for the strategic international human resource
management skills of the Chinese nationals. The article majorly
focusses on the two major factors of strategic international human
resource management characteristics followed by the Chinese and
the ways whereby strategic international human resource
management orientation of the Chinese help in the international
investment and operations.
Theory: Does the article
use any theoretical
The article aims to incorporate the business strategies that have
been implemented on international levels. A wide literature review

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framework related to
Business Strategy? If
yes, explain the
framework briefly. What
are the strengths and
weakness of the
framework?
on the two major factors is conducted based on the strategic
international human resource management skills depicted by the
Chinese nationals in the areas of employment.
Methodology: What
methodology have the
authors used to collect
data?
Is the article cross
cultural? If yes please
explain why you think it
is cross cultural.
The article deals with the case studies that might help in the
analysis of the reviewed literature. The article puts to use the cases
that are related to the subject in the form of the data which is
needed for the complete composition of the article in discussion.
The article in discussion might be termed to be a cross cultural one
since it deals with the international business dealings of Chinese
nationals. This in turn relates the article to the factors pertaining to
cross-cultural dealings.
Data Analysis: How was
the data analyzed? In
other words what
statistical tools were
used?
The authors analyze the data obtained from three active Chinese
firms in Australia that owned well-organized and functional multi-
national companies within the country. The authors collected both
quantitative and qualitative data that could be obtained for the
concerned firms.
Findings and conclusion The article studies the matters that deal with the ways in which the
Chinese national implement the strategic international human

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What were the findings
and conclusion draw
from the article?
resource management skills for the maintenance of the overall
growth of the organizations.
How did the article
contribute to the theories
and concepts of Business
Strategy?
The article sheds light on the strategic international human
resource management skills of Chinese nationals that might have
enabled them in their dealings with the clients and employees
having different cultural backgrounds.

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Article 3
Miller, N.J., McLeod, H. and Young Ob, K., 2001. Managing family businesses in small
communities. Journal of Small Business Management, 39(1), pp.73-87.
Business Strategy _Assessment 2_ Journal Article Review Template
Title of the Article Managing family businesses in small communities
Date of
Publication/Volume and
Issue
Published in 2001
Volume number – 39
Issue number – 1
Author/s Names Nancy J. Miller, Harriet McLeod and Keun Young Ob
Purpose: What does the
article set out to do? In
other words what is the
objective of the author?
The article analyzes the family businesses so as to determine the
similarities and the dissimilarities present in the characteristics of
business and personal firm present in the business groups that are
owned as well as managed by family businesses. The differences
that exist among the implemented business strategies of the family
owned businesses are also analyzed.
Theory: Does the article
use any theoretical
framework related to
Business Strategy? If
yes, explain the
framework briefly. What
are the strengths and
weakness of the
The implemented theoretical framework states that managerial
strategies must involve four major functions. These functions
include planning, organizing, leading and controlling of the
various activities that pertain to the management of the concern.
This framework is known as functional approach towards the
business.

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framework?
Methodology: What
methodology have the
authors used to collect
data?
Is the article cross
cultural? If yes please
explain why you think it
is cross cultural.
The article majorly draws from household surveys conducted for
determining whether any person in the family owned any
organization of any kind. The authors considered this to be more
authentic method for conduction of research and collection of data.
The concerned article might not be termed as a cross-cultural
article.
Data Analysis: How was
the data analyzed? In
other words what
statistical tools were
used?
In order to make and analysis of the collected data, the authors
used statistical tools like the cluster analysis. The cluster analysis
was succeeded by the univariate analysis.
The cluster analysis opines the unit depicting similar
characteristics should be clubbed together in order to compare the
given characteristics. The univariate analysis takes into account
the tests that are conducted in order to determine the significance
of the factors that led to the creation of the concerned clusters.
Findings and conclusion
What were the findings
and conclusion draw
from the article?
The article concludes that the closer scrutiny of the definitions of
the planning and controlling activities reveal that these are
overlapping factors in matters of the studies undertaken in the
article.
How did the article
contribute to the theories
The article helps in reinforcing the ideas of planning, organizing,
leading and the controlling functions of the management of the

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and concepts of Business
Strategy?
concerns as proposed by Higgins in the strategy of functional
approach.

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Article 4
Romelaer, P. and Beddi, H., 2015. Strategy and Structure in International Multi-business
Groups: Looking beyond Global Integration—Local Responsiveness. International Studies
of Management & Organization, 45(4), pp.359-378.
Business Strategy _Assessment 2_ Journal Article Review Template
Title of the Article Strategy and Structure in International Multi-business Groups:
Looking beyond Global Integration—Local Responsiveness
Date of
Publication/Volume and
Issue
Published in 2015
Volume number – 45
Issue number – 4
Author/s Names Pierre Romelaer and Hanane Beddi
Purpose: What does the
article set out to do? In
other words what is the
objective of the author?
The article deals with the matters related to the perspective of
global integration – local responsiveness that is maintained in the
current times as well. It is an essential factor in understanding the
models presented in literature that has been drawn upon the
multinational organizations operating globally. The authors
attempt the deconstruction of ideas that pertain to the integration
and responsiveness. The article deems the theories to be
insufficient and incomplete in matters dealing with the studies on
the issues. The article proposes a better approach in an attempt to

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deal with the limitations and strengths of the proposed factors.
Theory: Does the article
use any theoretical
framework related to
Business Strategy? If
yes, explain the
framework briefly. What
are the strengths and
weakness of the
framework?
The article is composed on the basis of the models used by
multinational organizations in the implementation of the strategies
maintained by the organization. The main models that are
discussed relate to M-form and U-form of the grid that is
employed in the global integration – local responsiveness
perspectives of organizational strategies.
Methodology: What
methodology have the
authors used to collect
data?
Is the article cross
cultural? If yes please
explain why you think it
is cross cultural.
The article puts forth the secondary research techniques required
in the discussion based on matters pertaining to global integration
– local responsiveness perspectives applied in the strategies that
the globally active multinational companies abide by.
The concerned article might be considered to be a cross-cultural
article as it deals with the matters delaing with involvement of
organizations operative in global markets and employment of the
people belonging to various cultural backgrounds.
Data Analysis: How was
the data analyzed? In
other words what
statistical tools were
The data was analyzed abiding by the standards set by the models
of strategic analysis that might be implemented by the
multinational organizations.

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used?
Findings and conclusion
What were the findings
and conclusion draw
from the article?
The article considered the global integration – local
responsiveness perspectives to be insufficient in the matters
dealing with the analysis of the strategies implemented by the
multinational organizations that have been active in the given
market.
How did the article
contribute to the theories
and concepts of Business
Strategy?
The article illustrated the matters pertaining to the global
integration – local responsiveness perspectives. The article
attempted the proposal of a novel theory that pertained to the
matters that could not be explained by the global integration –
local responsiveness perspectives.

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Article 5
Tallman, S. and Pedersen, T., 2015. What is international strategy research and what is
not?. Global Strategy Journal, 5(4), pp.273-277.
Business Strategy _Assessment 2_ Journal Article Review Template
Title of the Article What is international strategy research and what is not?
Date of
Publication/Volume and
Issue
Published in 2015
Volume number – 5
Issue number – 4
Author/s Names Stephen Tallman and Torben Pedersen
Purpose: What does the
article set out to do? In
other words what is the
objective of the author?
The article attempts the definition of international strategy
research. The article also aims to the put forth an identification of
the matters pertaining to the boundary lines of international
strategy researches. The international strategy researches that are
commenced by the concerned researchers involve the factors that
pertaining to the activities of the economic agents and the
organizations dealing with other similar activities.
Theory: Does the article
use any theoretical
framework related to
Business Strategy? If
yes, explain the
The article does not depict the use of a particular strategy of
business but aims at the conditions required for the conduction of
the international strategy researches and the definitions of the
international strategy researches.

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framework briefly. What
are the strengths and
weakness of the
framework?
The article discusses the various ways in which the international
strategy researches might be defined by the experts in the
concerned field.
Methodology: What
methodology have the
authors used to collect
data?
Is the article cross
cultural? If yes please
explain why you think it
is cross cultural.
The article implements the matters that pertaining to the definition
of the processes and factors involved in the matters relating to the
international strategy researches.
The article in discussion might be referred to as a cross-cultural
article. The reason behind the tagging is the fact that the article
deals with the economic agents and business organizations that
have been operating across the borders of the countries involved in
the transaction.
Data Analysis: How was
the data analyzed? In
other words what
statistical tools were
used?
The collected data is analyzed based on the variables that were
most apt for the purpose. The variables used for the analysis of the
data of the concerned article are the control variables, the
dependent variables, the explanatory variables and the moderating
variables.
Findings and conclusion
What were the findings
and conclusion draw
from the article?
The article finally concludes that the researchers of international
strategy facts handle the various the concepts, the ideas and the
notions that are needed for the sound understanding of the
developments that have taking place in the areas of business in the

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markets that are foreign to the concerned organization.
How did the article
contribute to the theories
and concepts of Business
Strategy?
The article aims to assist the future researchers and the readers of
the article with the matters that pertain to the theories that are both
focused internationally and are totally disciplinary in nature. The
major focus of the concerned article is concentrated on the matters
that lie at the intersecting area of international focus and complete
disciplinary areas. This might pertain to the areas wherein the
readers might face difficulty in the understanding of the concerned
theories.

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References
Cristiana, P.Z. and Anca, B., 2013. New perspectives on strategic management process. THE
ANNALS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ORADEA, p.1573.
Fan, D., Zhang, M.M. and Zhu, C.J., 2013. International human resource management strategies
of Chinese multinationals operating abroad. Asia Pacific Business Review, 19(4), pp.526-541.
Miller, N.J., McLeod, H. and Young Ob, K., 2001. Managing family businesses in small
communities. Journal of Small Business Management, 39(1), pp.73-87.
Romelaer, P. and Beddi, H., 2015. Strategy and Structure in International Multi-business Groups:
Looking beyond Global Integration—Local Responsiveness. International Studies of
Management & Organization, 45(4), pp.359-378.
Tallman, S. and Pedersen, T., 2015. What is international strategy research and what is not?.
Global Strategy Journal, 5(4), pp.273-277.