Cultural Effects on Organizational Resilience: Evidence from the NAFTA Region

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence national culture on organizational resilience, effects which are analyzed for companies from North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) region. This utilizes an etic approach study relationship and has empirical design with a sample N = 464. direct effect resilience investigated. To measure culture, relies dimensions Hofstede. A multiple regression analysis applied answer hypotheses. Results show that power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, indulgence have significant organization’s resilience. confirms necessity reflecting upon importance cultures globally-working organizations. Organizations dedicated proactive development in their must understand cultural circumstances might hinder development. Indeed, influences play role human resource trainings, choices location, leadership styles, managing stakeholders external alliances improve first quantitatively