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This chapter discusses the paradox of the world-flattening effects of globalization and the perpetual influences of geography. It is postulated in this chapter that flight-time can act as a proxy for geographical distance, and that flight-time is a causal factor for other facets of distance, namely cultural distance, administrative distance, geographical distance, gravitational distance, topological distance, economical distance, technological distance, socio-demographical distance, relational or affinity distance, and organizational distance. Organizational distance is further explained by changes, spillages, psychic distance, networks, communications, net cost-benefits, control and friction.
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Peh, L.C., Low, S.P. (2013). Flight-Time, Geographical Distance and Related Issues. In: Organization Design for International Construction Business. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35164-8_2
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