Binationale Tandemführung in deutsch-chinesischen Joint Ventures

This book advances our understanding of binational tandem leadership in international joint ventures (IJVs). The author examines division of roles in pairs of binational middle managers jointly leading Sino–German joint ventures as well as contextual effects on the division of their roles. Through an interpretive multiple case study, this research shows that pairs of binational managers divide their roles according to different focuses and strive for role complementarity. Furthermore, this study reveals the influences exerted by managers’ countries of origin and the organisational contexts of IJVs on role division. It also identifies opportunities and risks associated with the use of this leadership model. The author’s field of research is intercultural management.