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Language and Identity: The Dynamics of Linguistic Clustering in Multinational Enterprises

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Abstract

Research on language diversity in international business has shown that language is a core element of one’s social identity and employees in MNEs often form homophily-based clusters with those who share their native language. Such clusters can significantly influence communication and knowledge sharing processes within MNEs. However, research assumes that language-based clusters are monolithic in nature. In this study of two MNE headquarters in India, we develop a model to depict the dynamic processes by which language intersects with other salient identity attributes such as gender, regional dialects, and education to change the composition of language-based clusters and alter group dynamics and organizational processes.

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Author(s): Kalra K, Danis W

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of World Business

Year: 2024

Volume: 59

Issue: 4

Print publication date: 01/06/2024

Online publication date: 17/04/2024

Acceptance date: 27/03/2024

Date deposited: 23/05/2024

ISSN (print): 1090-9516

ISSN (electronic): 1878-5573

Publisher: Elsevier Ltd

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2024.101541

DOI: 10.1016/j.jwb.2024.101541

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