Impacto de las tecnologías de información y comunicación en el desempeño de la negociación internacional

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Rev. bras. gest. neg.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2015-01

RESUMO

ABSTRACT Objective: This article establishes relations between the level of importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the frequency of use of these tools, and the efficiency and efficacy achieved in the international negotiation processes. Design/methodology/approach: A research study is carried out in 180 import and / or export firms in Medellin city, and the proposed relations are explained through a theoretical model. With the information obtained, correlation and comparative analysis of efficiency and efficacy indicators are made. Findings: ICT are essential to perform international processes, therefore the increase in the importance level and frequency of use of these technologies allows perceiving better results about efficiency and efficacy increase. Practical implications: Increasing the application of ICT to the international negotiation processes generates a reduction of cost and time in negotiation and an increase of international sale contract, however ICT must be complemented by other elements such as attitude, training and experience of the negotiator to obtain satisfactory results. Originality/value: The article proposes an original model to study the effect of the importance level and frequency of use of ICT on the performance of international negotiation process.

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