Leadership Strategies of a Multinational Enterprise in the West Bank

Leadership Strategies of a Multinational Enterprise in the West Bank by Arafat Abuaziz MS, Wagner College, 2002 BS, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1997 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University May 2018 Abstract Business leaders require the appropriate strategies and knowledge to successfully grow their companies through international expansion. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the West Bank in Palestine often encounter complex barriers as the executives of the firms explore business opportunities in foreign countries. The objective of this single case study was to explore, in depth, the perspectives of business leaders from a population of executives of an MNE in the West Bank. The conceptual framework used in the study was cultural intelligence. The selected multinational business leaders participated in semistructured, face-to-face interviews followed by member checking. The 2 executives of the MNE shared their experiences and knowledge concerning the internationalization processes of their company. The data analysis process followed Yin’s 5-phase analysis cycle; it entailed an analysis of interview responses followed by member checking and a review of administrative documents of the MNE under study. Three themes emerged from the data analysis: international knowledge and adaption of local conditions, strategic partnerships, and diversification and specialization. The findings from the study could contribute to positive social change by encouraging executives to explore business opportunities in the West Bank, resulting in an increase in employment rate and better living standards for the residents.Business leaders require the appropriate strategies and knowledge to successfully grow their companies through international expansion. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the West Bank in Palestine often encounter complex barriers as the executives of the firms explore business opportunities in foreign countries. The objective of this single case study was to explore, in depth, the perspectives of business leaders from a population of executives of an MNE in the West Bank. The conceptual framework used in the study was cultural intelligence. The selected multinational business leaders participated in semistructured, face-to-face interviews followed by member checking. The 2 executives of the MNE shared their experiences and knowledge concerning the internationalization processes of their company. The data analysis process followed Yin’s 5-phase analysis cycle; it entailed an analysis of interview responses followed by member checking and a review of administrative documents of the MNE under study. Three themes emerged from the data analysis: international knowledge and adaption of local conditions, strategic partnerships, and diversification and specialization. The findings from the study could contribute to positive social change by encouraging executives to explore business opportunities in the West Bank, resulting in an increase in employment rate and better living standards for the residents. Leadership Strategies of a Multinational Enterprise in the West Bank by Arafat Abuaziz MS, Wagner College, 2002 BS, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1997 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University May 2018 Dedication The dedication of my doctoral study goes to my parents and family members that supported me throughout the entire experience. I especially thank my father for recommending that I pursue a doctorate in international business. He suggested that having a doctorate would add tremendous value to my career as a businessperson. You always pushed me beyond my limits to be the best that I could be. You gave me the confidence and strength to succeed. I thank my mother for always being there to cheer me on during all my accomplishments and to remind me to remain humble at all times. My parents are my inspiration and the reason why I am the person I am today. I also dedicate this study to the participants that were kind enough to share their business experiences as international executives. Acknowledgments I would first like to thank my chair, Dr. Matthew Knight, for his tremendous support during the program. I couldn’t have asked for a better chair. Thank you for believing in me and encouraging me to do better. I would like to acknowledge the rest of the faculty, specifically Dr. Murray and Dr. Velkova, for offering their guidance and support through the doctoral process. I would also like to acknowledge the two fellow students and dear friends that I had the pleasure of meeting at the residencies. I would like to acknowledge my friends and family for their support during this journey.