The theoretical rationale for a multinationality-performance relationship

被引:22
作者
Hennart J.-F. [1 ]
机构
[1] Department of Organization and Strategy, Tilburg University, Tilburg
关键词
Flexibility; International diversification; Learning; Multinationality; Performance; Scale economies; Transaction cost theory;
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10.1007/s11575-007-0023-3
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摘要
This paper reviews the theoretical rationale that has been advanced so far for a positive relationship between multinationality (i.e. international diversification) and performance. We show that transaction cost/internalization theory implies no direct and general relationship between international diversification and performance. © Gabler Verlag 2007.
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页码:423 / 452
页数:29
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