Abstract
Organizational studies have often omitted the importance of national differences as shapers of the organizational action of firms. This study aims to address the particular national features that distinguish the Argentinean national context from others. To do so, we introduce a multidimensional framework that includes both institutional and cultural elements. In so doing, we were able to begin to answer the following questions: To what extent have the unique characteristics of the national context shaped indigenous businesses in Argentina? And, how have the national business characteristics affected the way indigenous businesses organize themselves, transform, and respond under competitive pressures? The result of the analysis shows the importance of three major aspects in understanding organizational action: the role of the state, the role of financial institutions, and the role of national culture as shapers of organizational action.