JOURNAL ARTICLE

Achieving internal legitimacy and job satisfaction in UK and US multinational corporation subsidiaries in Nigeria: Do acculturation strategies matter?

  • Published In: International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, 2024, v. 24, n. 3. P. 505 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Obi-Anike, Happiness Ozioma; Imhanrenialena, Benedict Ogbemudia; Daniel, Ogohi Cross; Taleb, Taleb S T 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the acculturation strategies adopted by Nigerian local employees working in UK and US multinational corporations' (MNCs) subsidiaries in Nigeria and how these strategies relate to internal legitimacy and job satisfaction. Using a quantitative survey of 454 Nigerian workers, the study finds that the integration strategy—where employees maintain their original culture while adopting the MNCs' dominant culture—is predominantly used and significantly associated with higher internal legitimacy and job satisfaction. In contrast, assimilation, separation, and marginalization strategies show no significant relationship with these outcomes. The findings offer practical guidance for MNC subsidiaries in Nigeria on fostering internal legitimacy and job satisfaction through supporting integration strategies among local employees.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Cross Cultural Management. 2024/12, Vol. 24, Issue 3, p505
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1470-5958
  • DOI:10.1177/14705958241263716
  • Accession Number:180732235
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