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<mark>Journal publication date</mark> | 1/12/2018 |
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<mark>Journal</mark> | Journal of World Business |
Issue number | 6 |
Volume | 53 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Pages (from-to) | 958-968 |
Publication Status | Published |
Early online date | 24/05/18 |
<mark>Original language</mark> | English |
This study explores the selection, use, and reporting of control variables in studies published in the leading international business (IB) research journals. We review a sample of 246 empirical studies published in the top five IB journals over the period 2012–2015 with particular emphasis on selection, use, and reporting of controls. Approximately 83% of studies included only half of what we consider Minimum Standard of Practice with regards to controls, whereas only 38% of the studies met the 75% threshold. We provide recommendations on how to effectively identify, use and report controls in IB studies.