Boundaries of the firm: Insights from international entry mode research

被引:506
作者
Brouthers, Keith D.
Hennart, Jean-Francois
机构
[1] Kings Coll London, London SE1 9NH, England
[2] Tilburg Univ, Dept Org & Strategy, NL-5000 LE Tilburg, Netherlands
关键词
transaction cost; resource-based view; institutional theory; entry mode choice; strategic decision making;
D O I
10.1177/0149206307300817
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Deciding on the boundaries of a firm as it expands abroad is a critical decision for managers. Despite the rapid growth in research addressing this issue, many questions remain unanswered In this article, the authors review the international entry mode choice literature, identify weaknesses and shortcomings, and provide suggestions on how researchers can add to the knowledge of mode choice and help managers make better international boundary decisions.
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页码:395 / 425
页数:31
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