Our forthcoming paper on political connectedness and business performance in Business and Politics may be of interest to the members of the AIB list.

 

Özcan, G.B. and Gündüz, U. 2014. "Political Connectedness and Business Performance: Evidence from Turkish Industry Rankings", Business and Politics, Vol. 16/4, December.

http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/bap.ahead-of-print/bap-2013-0037/bap-2013-0037.xml

 

 

Abstract

This paper examines the degree to which political connections affect business rankings through a statistical analysis of Turkey’s industry rankings between 2003 and 2011. The analysis demonstrates that business performance is associated with connectedness through industry and firm level data. We show that political connectedness varies according to the firm’s channel of access to obtain favouritism either through direct personal ties or institutional networks. Ideological motivations emerge to be significant in mobilizing, shaping and tying firm behaviour to broader political agendas. In the conclusion we discuss the impact of deepening connectedness on long-term business fortunes and political institutions.

 

 

Best wishes,

 

 

Dr. Gül Berna Özcan

Reader in International Business and Entrepreneurship

School of Management, Royal Holloway

University of London

Egham, Surrey TW20 OEX

 

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