Despite the importance of distance in international business and management research, the theoretical foundation for the concept and the underlying causal mechanisms are subject to shortcomings. We propose reinvigorating the study of distance through a diversity lens. We draw on research on diversity and develop a theoretical framework that distinguishes types of diversity (separation, variety, and disparity) at three levels (institutional, organizational, and individual). We show how this framework allows scholars to extend their analysis of distance, revisit important questions, and explore new issues. We discuss the theoretical and empirical implications of our diversity lens for the international business and management community.

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作为多样性管理的国际管理：将距离重新定义为多样性

尽管距离在国际商务和管理研究中很重要，但该概念的理论基础和潜在的因果机制仍存在缺陷。我们建议通过多样性的视角来重振距离研究。我们借鉴对多样性的研究，并开发了一个理论框架，在三个层面（制度、组织和个人）区分多样性类型（分离、多样性和差异）。我们展示了这个框架如何让学者们扩展他们对距离的分析，重新审视重要问题，并探索新问题。我们讨论了我们的多元化视角对国际商业和管理界的理论和实证影响。