Navigating International Expansion: Insights from 15 Years of Research on Multinational Enterprises

Navigating International Expansion: Insights from 15 Years of Research on Multinational Enterprises

This curated list features five influential articles published in the last 15 years, providing valuable insights into the complex world of international business expansion. From understanding the unique challenges faced by emerging market enterprises to exploring the dynamics of regional versus global strategies, these articles offer a comprehensive overview of key themes in international business research.

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1. Yan, Y., & Luo, Y. (2001). International expansion of emerging market enterprises: A springboard perspective. Journal of International Business Studies, 32(3), 486-509.2. Rugman, A. M., & Verbeke, A. (2004). A perspective on regional and global strategies of multinational enterprises. Journal of International Business Studies, 35(1), 3-18.3. Contractor, F. J., Kumar, V., & Kundu, S. K. (2007). Nature of the relationship between international expansion and performance: The case of emerging market firms. Journal of World Business, 42(4), 401-417.4. Cuervo-Cazurra, A., & Genc, M. (2008). Transforming disadvantages into advantages: Developing-country MNEs in the least developed countries. Journal of International Business Studies, 39(6), 957-979.5. Luo, Y., & Tung, R. L. (2018). A general theory of springboard MNEs. Journal of International Business Studies, 49(2), 129-152.