The question is: The list below contains some key theoretical concepts. Choose three to six (3-6) of these concepts and construct an originally developed “conceptual research model” with hypotheses. Explain your conceptualizations and measures of the concepts, explain your model (e.g., which concepts do you use as independent, dependent, moderating, or mediating variables – visualize your model in a figure). Lastly, explain your predictions/hypotheses.
List of concepts:
• Cultural intelligence
• Cultural distance
• Cultural tightness
• Cultural looseness
• Collectivism
• Individualism
• Tie strength
• Bridging ties
• In-groups and out-groups
• Corporate reputation
• Managerial discretion
• Contractual governance
• Relational governance
• Firm performance
• Opportunism
• Subsidiary power
• Knowledge transfer effectiveness