Running Head: JOURNAL ARTICLE CRITIQUE 1
Journal Article Critique
Peter Bakke
Walden University
Professor Thomas Spencer, Ph.D.
RSCH-8250Z-1 – Advanced Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis
July 16, 2013
Running Head: JOURNAL ARTICLE CRITIQUE 2
Introduction
Hsu, Chen, and Cheng (2013) used a cross-sectional study to analyze 187 small
and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan to determine if CEO attributes contributed to
internationalization success as defined by firm performance. Based upon upper echelon
and information processing theories, the researchers hypothesized that five CEO
characteristics (age, tenure, education, international experience, and duality – that is,
CEO also as board chairman) were significant moderating effects upon international firm
performance. Using regression analyses, the researchers concluded that four of the
predictors, excluding CEO tenure, had a significant moderating effect upon firm
performance.
The rationale for the study was described by the researchers as a need to analyze
